The Monsun filly The Juliet Rose ran out an impressive start to finish winner on Saturday of the Gr2 Prix de Royallieu at Chantilly to give champion South African owners Mayfair Speculators a terrific success.
Mayfair Speculators’ Markus Jooste flanked by Racing Manager Derek Brugman (r) and Charles Laird
Still in contention to run in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe itself until the second forfeit stage this week, the filly confirmed the promise of her good run in the Prix Vermeille when third to Left Hand.
Stephane Pasquier was allowed an easy lead but Pat Smullen never let her out of his sights on Dermot Weld’s Almela.
When Smullen asked his mount to close the gap, though, she could never quite get on terms and in the final furlong the result was never in doubt.
Nicolas Clement’s filly gradually pulled further clear and she ran out a comfortable winner.
Clement said: “I’m over the moon – she won really well.
“I think a mile and a half is her optimum trip and she’ll stay in training next season.”
Weld felt Almela had given a fine account of herself, particularly as she had to concede weight to the winner.
The Juliet Rose is a three-year-old by Monsun (GER) out of the Dubai Destination mare, Dubai Rose.
