MANDURO’S achievements during 2007 have led to Andre Fabre’s horse being acclaimed an exceptional leader of the World Thoroughbred Rankings.

Octave proved an admirable replacement for her stablemate Rags To Riches when taking the Coaching Club American Oaks at Belmont.

Rags To Riches is set to drop back to 10 furlongs after her thrilling success in the Belmont Stakes.

Kentucky Oaks winner Rags To Riches bids to buck two major trends when she lines up in the 139th renewal of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday.