Punctilious handed foreign assignments

Punctilious looks set to end her racing career with trips to France and America after gaining Group One glory in the Aston Upthorpe Yorkshire Oaks at York.

Kerrin McEvoy brought the 13-2 chance through to lead inside the final furlong, with the pair running on strongly to beat Dash To The Top by half a length and continue the return to form of the Godolphin operation.