Marchand D'Or returned to his brilliant best on his first outing for 2000 Guineas-winning trainer Mikel Delzangles as he came from the ruck to claim the five-furlong Prix De Saint-Georges at Longchamp.

AIDAN O’BRIEN’S St Nicholas Abbey, the incredibly impressive winner of the Racing Post Trophy and 100-30 favourite with the sponsors, was among the entries revealed yesterday for the StanJames.com 2000 Guineas.

Mark Johnston's Marie De Medici ran a fine race to dead-heat for second behind Barouda in the Group Three Prix Des Reservoirs - Haras D'Etreham at Deauville.