Divine Proportions established herself as Europe's leading 3-year-old filly with a brilliant five-length romp in the $504,000 Poule d'Essai des Pouliches (French 1000 Guineas) at Longchamp on Sunday, shortly before Shamardal redeemed himself with a game victory in the Poule d'Essai des Poulains (French 2000 Guineas).

In extending her lifetime record to seven victories without a loss, Divine Proportions confirmed her 3-10 favoritism while giving her sire, Kingmambo, another classic triumph - but it was the style of her victory that was most impressive.

Vatori booked his place in the French Derby with a late running victory in the $151,500 Group 2 Prix Greffulhe at Saint-Cloud on Monday.

Ridden by Stephane Pasquier, the son of 1995 French 2000 Guineas winner Vettori held off British invader Plea Bargain by a neck at 7-1 while traveling the 1 1/4 miles on good to soft ground in 2:08.20. Supplementary entry and x-x favorite Melanosporum was third, another 1 1/2 lengths behind.

Divine Proportions established herself as the world's leading 3-year-old filly with a brilliant five-length romp in the $504,000 Poule d'Essai des Pouliches (French 1000 Guineas) at Longchamp on Sunday shortly before Shamardal redeemed himself with a game victory in the Poule d'Essai des Poulains (French 2000 Guineas).

In extending her lifetime record to seven victories without a loss, Divine Proportions was confirming 3-10 favoritism while giving her sire Kingmambo another classic triumph, but it was the style of her victory that was most impressive.

Australian invader Mummify landed the $1.82 million Singapore Airlines International Cup at Kranji on Sunday as the lone American runner Star Over the Bay was pulled up lame.

The yielding ground did Star Over the Bay no favors. Tyler Baze had the Mike Mitchell-trained son of Cozzene in second behind defending champ Epalo, and while he did manage a narrow lead after three furlongs, he caved in at the 5/8's pole and was soon eased.

The perfect 17-race record of Silent Witness came to an end on Saturday when he was beaten a short head by his Tony Cruz-trained stablemate Bullish Luck in the Group 1, $1 million Champions Mile at Sha Tin.

The racing empires of John Magnier and J.P. McManus could be the target of organized disruption by disgruntled Manchester United fans, the Racing Post reported on Friday.

Supporters of the British soccer club are angered over the sale of shares held by Magnier and McManus, two of Ireland's leading Throroughbred owners, to American businessman Malcolm Glazer, who now holds a majority interest in Manchester United.

Star Over the Bay faces the test of his life at Kranji Racecourse on Sunday when he lines up against a world-class field in the $1.81 million Singapore Airlines International Cup.

The lone American runner in this 1 1/4-mile, Group 1 contest has drawn perfectly on the rail, from where Tyler Baze should be able to use the speed that brought Star Over the Bay several front-running stakes victories, most recently in the Sunshine Millions Turf.

Divine Proportions, a filly on the brink of greatness, goes in search of her first classic crown at Longchamp on Sunday in the $508,000 Poule d'Essai des Pouliches, or French 1000 Guineas.

Silent Witness and Attraction will go head to head from the get-go at Sha Tin on Saturday, as the two speedsters drew posts 1 and 3 for the Group 1, $1.02 million Champions Mile.

The race will be Silent Witness's first attempt to stretch his speed beyond seven furlongs. With a 17-for-17 record, Silent Witness will meet the most accomplished racehorse he has faced in Attraction, a three-time Group 1 winner going a mile in England.

Group 1 winners Elvstroem, Grand Emporium, Le Vie dei Colori, and Rakti head an outstanding international field of 11 milers in the $425,000 Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday.