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Demuro after winning the Poule d'Essai with La Cressonniere at DeauvilleCredit: ScoopDyga

Deauville

I've won both versions of the Poule d'Essai there so it is obviously one of my favourite racecourses. Winning a first French Group 1 with La Cressonniere was one of the most emotional moments of my life, especially as we then went on to win the Diane. The straight course takes a bit of knowing there and you have to learn how to manage your horse otherwise you won't get home.

Hanshin

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Published on 14 July 2017inFeatures

Last updated 16:36, 14 July 2017

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