PLEASCACH ran a fantastic race after a 386-day absence to just lose out to Speedy Boarding in the Longines-sponsored Group 1 Prix de l'Opera at Chantilly.

Jemayel took the field along early, but was soon passed by Jim Bolger's Pleascach, making her first appearance since finishing fourth in the Irish Champion Stakes over a year ago. She remained in the lead rounding the home turn, but was soon pressed by Speedy Boarding and the pair engaged in a pulsating duel.