There had been a worry over whether Kingman would even take part in the Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville, but John Gosden’s colt reigned supreme yet again once he took to the track for a fourth consecutive Group One victory yesterday.

Both Anodin and Intello will be aiming to right the family honour as they line up in tomorrow’s Poule d’Essai des Poulains – the French 2000 Guineas – at Longchamp.

Freddie Head has confirmed that his dual Breeders’ Cup heroine Goldikova will stay in training next year.

Impressive Prix Rothschild winner Goldikova is to be campaigned with a tilt at the Breeders’ Cup in mind.