Millemix, a leading fancy for the French Derby, was put down following an accident on the gallops at Chantilly today.

Criquette Head-Maarek saddles her French Derby hope Millemix in the Group One Prix Lupin at Longchamp on Sunday.

Prospect Park heads a field of six for the penultimate recognised French Derby trial, the Group Two Prix Hocquart, at Longchamp tomorrow.

JAMIE SPENCER’S woes continued yesterday after it emerged that he could have the four-day careless riding ban he picked up at Navan on Saturday increased.

Jamie Spencer’s woes continued today after it emerged that he could have the four-day careless riding ban (May 3, 5, 6 and 7) he picked up at Navan on Saturday increased.