BLOODSTOCK agent John McCormack must have been very pleased with the result of the recent Group 2 Kyoto Kinen, and more than pleased too with his own judgement.

The race was won by the four-year-old Marju colt Satono Crown and this was his third group success in a career that to date has also seen him run third in the Japanese Derby. He is set for high honours this year and is a name to watch out for in the months ahead.