Livachope delivers for Crastus and Soubaigne in Prix du Bois

Livachope made it three wins from as many starts and, in taking the Prix du Bois, provided a landmark success for both human and equine connections.

Trainer Jane Soubagne was adding a second Group win to her CV, following The Black Album's score in 2018, and it was a moment that left partner and assistant Florent Guy struggling for words.

"I'm just the gardener, it's Jane who runs everything and she does things that are beyond me," he said. "She knew the filly was in great form and she insisted we ran."

Rider Anthony Crastus had not ridden a Group winner in France since 2014, but has been enjoying a renaissance this season and currently sits fifth in the jockeys' standings.

Livachope is also a first Group winner for in-form sire Goken, who stands at Haras de Colleville and was also responsible for the runner-up Axdavali.

Charlie Appleby had to settle for minor honours in the two Listed races on the card, with Bright Melody beaten three-quarters of a length and a nose into third in the Prix Ridgway.

Dream Works makes it two wins from three starts in the Prix Ridgway at LongchampCredit: Racing Post/Scott Burton

Dream Works stepped forward from his maiden success to continue the good form of trainer Fabrice Chappet, who saddles three runners in the Prix du Jockey Club and the Prix de Diane on Sunday.

Chappet said of the Wootton Bassett colt: "He was a little backward and the lockdown further delayed his debut but he has done everything we've asked. He won his maiden well and I'm delighted with this. We'll see how far he can progress from here."

Godolphin's Alkandora held off the late thrust of Moon A Lisa to open her account in the Prix Melisande for Andre Fabre and Pierre-Charles Boudot, with the Appleby-trained Renaissance Queen back in fourth.

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