JOHN GOSDEN’S Maqaasid finished a fine third behind Blue Bunting in the Newmarket 1,000 Guineas earlier in the month and her trainer is hoping this tough filly can gain some compensation in tomorrow’s French equivalent.

Southwell's moderate all-weather fare was enlivened by the exploits of Mingun Bell, who now looks destined for far loftier assignments.

SOME well-regarded fillies were put well in their place at Deauville yesterday as Freddie Head landed his third Group One of the season with Goldikova in the Prix Rothschild.

Former champion jockey Ryan Moore carried out instructions perfectly on King Of Dixie as William Knight’s rising star reigned supreme at York.

Plans are fluid for Moynahan after Paul Cole’s colt finished a respectable sixth in the 2000 Guineas on Saturday.