Fabulous fillies finding their mojo again as Tenebrism beats the boys in France

It has been a fantastic few days for fast fillies, formerly top class but failing this year. Connections of Tenebrism, Alcohol Free and Prosperous Voyage are all wearing broad, Group 1-winning smiles, after months of having to grit their teeth and hope for better next time.

Stepping up to a mile had not worked for Tenebrism in the 1,000 Guineas or the Coronation Stakes but she got her Goldilocks moment at Deauville on Sunday, when stepping down to seven furlongs proved just right in the Prix Jean Prat. She might be little enough but there was obvious bravery in her willingness to charge forward through her male rivals in the closing stages and she was a convincing winner in the end.

Light Infantry and Lusail took the places, leaving French horses out of the frame. But it did seem very hard on the classy Rozgar that he was sixth in his first Group 1 while finishing within inches of the runner-up. This was at least 100 yards too far for the Aga Khan's colt, who will have other days.