Sirius sets up Moon showdown

German colt Sirius is on course for a clash with compatriot and leading Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe hope Sea The Moon next month following his victory in the Grosser Preis von Berlin at Hoppegarten racecourse.

The Andreas Lowe-trained son of Dashing Blade had been in contention to travel to York for the Great Voltigeur but connections opted to stay at home and were rewarded with a Group One success.

Ridden by regular partner Stephen Hellyn, the three-year-old beat Freddie Tylicki’s mount Berlin Berlin by half a length, with another length and a half back to Lucky Speed in third.