ON the flat, Andre Fabre’s domination continued unabated in 2019, while over jumps a new François Nicolle dynasty is being forged.

Fabre will be crowned champion flat trainer for a remarkable 30th occasion after he enjoyed one of his best seasons. With a total of €8.8 million in prize money, his margin of victory (over Jean-Claude Rouget) will rival the biggest ever recorded, the €3.4 million he finished clear of the same rival in 2015.