Weldlands German double
Burren Rose claimed the IVG EuroSelect-Preis over a mile and a half while Society Hostess came out on top in the eight-furlong Preis des Porsche Zentrum Köln.
Both fillies are now set to join Christophe Clement’s team in America.
Sir Mark Prescott’s Viz also ran in Burren Rose’s race, but she could finish only seventh under Jean-Pierre Guillambert after making the early pace.
The rider said: “She didn’t like the firm ground.”
Meanwhile Collier Hill, winner of the Irish St Leger last week, has been ruled out of the Emirates Melbourne Cup.
Trainer Alan Swinbank had indicated the eight-year-old would make the journey to Australia after he beat The Whistling Teal and Vinnie Roe in the Group One event at the Curragh.
However, Swinbank has decided it would be in the best interests of the Dr Devious gelding if he bypassed the November 1 event.
He told BBC Sport: “He’s always had problems with arthritis. We’ve patched him up as much as the Vinnie Roe people have with their horse.
“He always had problems. We were lucky enough to get him there on the day last week, hence why he was only £5,000 to start with.”
Collier Hill had been as short 14-1 with Coral for the Flemington showpiece.
Swinbank expects Collier Hill to be back in action next season and he is already targeting a return trip to the Dubai Spring Carnival, where he won once and finished third in the Sheema Classic last March.
“He will be back for another race not this year but next year, he’s seven going on eight now,” Swinbank added.
