MONTJEU’S early death at the age of 16 was a considerable blow to the breeding industry, but with several sons at stud, including the Derby heroes and leading sires Motivator and Authorized, his influence looks set to be felt for quite some time to come.

The latter of those sons, whose European Group 1 winners Ambivalent and Seal Of Approval are backed up by the Australian pair Complacent and Hartnell, added to his tally last weekend.