Delighted to see Alpha Centauri win well yesterday at Deauville.  If the ground had of been a bit quicker, I would of backed her.  She really did not have any issue with the soft underfoot conditions, she really did put in a great performance.  Taking on colts on ground which is not ideal, and winning as she did, proves she is the best miler around.

It was also nice to see British Group 1 winners in Germany and Ireland.  Best Solution won in Germany for my old boss Saeed Bin Suroor.  Saeed had a Group 1 winner last month in Germany with Benbatl, a good bit of placing by connections.  Advertise, who was ridden by Frankie Dettori won the Keenland Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh.  Trained by Martyn Meade, who was having his first Group 1 winner since moving to Manton.  He responded well to Frankie’s every call, to win by half a length.

Today has 5 meetings including Ballinrobe in Ireland.  I do like a couple entered at tonight’s evening fixtures, hopefully any rain stays away.