Dalakhani demolishes French Derby field

DALAKHANI maintained his unbeaten record in most impressive style as he galloped away with the Prix du Jockey-Club at Chantilly yesterday.

The handsome grey colt was always seemingly coasting in the French Derby and pulled clear of his rivals in the final two furlongs, with jockey Christophe Soumillon barely having to shake his reins to get the desired result.

Even Super Celebre, the only real challenger to emerge from out of the pack in the home straight in pursuit of the winner, was flattered to get within two lengths at the line. Coroner finished a further three lengths away in third place.