Sanders hit by Confidential ban

AN eight-day riding ban for Seb Sanders took some of the shine off Confidential Lady’s victory in the Prix Diane Hermes as Sir Mark Prescott ended his long wait for a Classic winner at Chantilly yesterday.

The Newmarket maestro’s status as a handicap expert is legendary, with victories for the likes of the heavily-backed Pasternak in the 1997 Cambridgeshire part of punting folklore.

The Singspiel filly, runner-up to Speciosa in the Stan James 1000 Guineas but disappointing when favourite for the Irish equivalent last time out, enjoyed a dream run under Sanders in the extended 10-furlong event.