French Derby glory for Gatsby

Yet another wonderful ride from Ryan Moore aboard The Grey Gatsby was enough to secure a first British-trained winner of the Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly since 2005 yesterday.

The French Derby has tended to be dominated by the home contingent, but Kevin Ryan’s colt proved his success in the Dante at York was not a one-off as he quickened three lengths clear of Shamkiyr and the luckless favourite Prince Gibraltar.

The Grey Gatsby, who was sent off at nearly 20-1, appeared to get warm before the start and was not immediately in position but took up residence in the middle of the field as Prestige Vendome and Mr Pommeroy set a good gallop.