Well bred juveniles were front and centre overnight in the UK and Ireland with some blue-bloods claiming their first Black Type wins and Frankel making as a mark as a sire of sires with a first stakes-winner for his Group I winning son Cracksman.
Australian interest was high in Group I racing overnight in Europe and while Australian bred and owned colt Artorius raced below his best at Deauville, the Australian Bloodstock team had plenty to celebrate claiming their third win in the Group I German Oaks (2200m).