British raiders were out of luck in the Prix du Pin at Longchamp, with Andre Fabre’s Captain’s Lover landing the spoils under Stephane Pasquier.

With two leading French fillies having already shown their quality this week, Andre Fabre’s Proviso is nearing a return to the track.

Frankie Dettori treated racegoers who headed to Longchamp ahead of the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe to a flying dismount after securing a Yorkshire victory aboard Anna Pavlova in the Prix de Royallieu.

Confidential Lady could have her first start of the season in the Prix de l’Opera at Longchamp on October 7.

Sergeant Cecil may try for more Group One glory in France in the Prix Royal-Oak later this month after raising the roof at Longchamp yesterday.

Alain De Royer-Dupre confirmed that star filly Mandesha will not take part in Sunday’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp and will instead go for the Prix de l’Opera on the same card.

Sixties Icon is odds-on to claim glory in the Ladbrokes St Leger on Saturday following the defection of his main market rival, the Mick Channon-trained Youmzain.

Olympian Odyssey has undergone tests after running well below form in the Prix du Jockey-Club at Chantilly on Sunday.

Bago could emerge as a leading Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe candidate when he tackles the French Derby 1-2-3 in the Prix Niel at Longchamp on Sunday.