England-based Venetian Sun, the only filly in the field, won the prestigious Group 1 Prix Morny at Deauville, showcasing dominance over six furlongs on turf. Owned by Tony Bloom and Ian McAleavy and trained by Karl Burke, the Starman filly narrowly defeated favorite Gstaad, with Wise Approach third and U.S. colt Outfielder fourth. Jockey Clifford Lee secured his first Group 1 victory, marking a career milestone after rising from humble beginnings and steadily improving under Burke’s mentorship.
In the 1 1/4-mile Prix Jean Romanet, the 5-year-old filly Quisisana, bred and owned by Jürgen Winter and trained by Francis Graffard, delivered a commanding performance. Ridden by Christophe Soumillon, she patiently tracked the pace before pulling away to win by 1 3/4 lengths, leaving her rivals no chance and highlighting her superiority in the fillies and mares division.
