13 Abr. FR. Prix de la Grotte. G3. Longchamp. 1.600 mts. Turf. 80.000 €
1.- ZARKAVA (C.Soumillon)
2.- CONFERENCE CALL (S.Pasquier)
3.- LESSING (O.Peslier)


Zarkava, hailed by many as racing's next superstar, further enhanced her reputation with a scintillating return to action at Longchamp.

The unbeaten Alain de Royer-Dupre-trained filly was settled towards the rear of the runners in the Prix de la Grotte in the early stages, but took closer order with two and a half furlongs of the mile contest left to run.

Christophe Soumillon pressed the button a furlong out and the response was electric as she shot clear of Conference Call and Lessing.

Connections are in no hurry to decide which of the two 1000 Guineas - French or English - to go for following the two-and-a-half-length victory.

Owner the Aga Khan's racing manager Georges Rimaud said: "We were very pleased with that performance. She acted very well on this rather heavy ground.

"The two Guineas are open. She is entered in Newmarket and in France and I suspect that the owner will decide with the trainer. A decision will be taken closer to the time."