Navigator sinks in Longchamp mud

HENRYTHENAVIGATOR sunk on an unfavourably soft surface as Freddie Head chalked up his sixth Group One success of the year courtesy of Goldikova in the Prix du Moulin at Longchamp yesterday.

Aidan O’Brien was out to capture his 19th top-flight win of the campaign with the dual Guineas winner, but was derailed by the Frenchman – himself enjoying his most successful season to date.

Wins from Marchand D’Or and Tamayuz have made 2008 gilt-edged for Head, and Goldikova followed up her Group One win in Deauville by claiming the scalp of the leading miler of the Classic generation.