Caballo De Mar notched his second Group 1 in France following a success in the Qatar Prix du Cadran at ParisLongchamps last October when Oisin Murphy just got him home in front in the mile, seven and half furlong Prix Vicomtesse Vigier for British trainer George Scott.

Joseph O'Brien and Dylan Browne McMonagle were perhaps unlucky with Al Riffa who raced in last and took a little time to get into the clear in the straight before coming wide and late to just fail, having to settle for third, beaten a short neck and a head.

William Haggas filly Santorini Star had proved tough to pass, making all the running under Tom Marquand until Caballo De Mar headed her a furlong out but even then, she fought on well to the finish as the first three were trained in Britain and Ireland.

“He just tries so hard and he’s such a character,” Scott told Sky Sports Racing.

“The team do such a such a good job with him and he is one in a million.

“He’s done it more than once now but he still always seems to be underestimated, I couldn’t believe that he was about 20/1 at one point on the PMU (parimutuel) and I almost queued up but there were so many people.

“He got such a good ride, Oisin is a rare talent. He’s an amazing horseman and we we’re pleased to have him on board today.”

Murphy added: “It was pretty straightforward, the pace wasn’t very fast early and it turned into a bit of a dash.

“He stays well, the Gold Cup at Ascot was always his target. I’m delighted for Victorious Racing (owners), they’ll be watching from Bahrain.”