MIESQUE (by Nureyev) was brilliant. Her haul of 10 Group or Grade 1s included the 1000 Guineas, Poule d’Essai des Pouliches (French 1000 Guineas), Prix du Moulin, and two editions of both the Prix Jacques Le Marois and Breeders’ Cup Mile.

Although many champion fillies disappoint at stud, as do many top colts, she became a mare of global influence. The classic-winning triple Group 1 stars Kingmambo (by Mr Prospector) and East Of The Moon (by Private Account) were her best runners, and the former became an outstanding sire, broodmare sire and sire of stallions.