Bary on the crest of a wave as Silver storms to Grand Prix glory

Pascal Bary will aim Silverwave at the Prix Foy in preparation for the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de TriompheCredit: Edward Whitaker

Speed won the day in France’s biggest middle-distance prize for older horses as Silverwave and a jubilant Maxime Guyon swept to a convincing success.

Erupt powered home for second, completing what has been a rare sight this season, a Chantilly-trained forecast.

Newmarket’s challenge failed to materialise, with Eagle Top and Dylan Mouth beating only pacemaker Alamgiyr home.

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Scott BurtonFrance correspondent

Published on 3 July 2016inInternational

Last updated 19:02, 3 July 2016

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