I think that was an excellent trial by Golden Lilac against what looks a very decent filly over her optimal trip of a mile in Elusive Kate, and as far as Fabre is concerned, he'll figure that as 'job done' even though that's another defeat at Deauville.

She settled really well, and in a race where Buick dictated HIS pace to suit his filly, it was a tougher assignment than I though it'd be.

Nevertheless...she closed in game fashion under hands & heels (just one crack of the whip) to be just a length down at the line whilst looking like she needed further - how much more is the big question!

Now she just has to go for the Romanet over 10f in three weeks time, and I can't see her being troubled in that...even by Galikova.

After what I thought was a very surprising decision to put Golden Lilac in the Marois and removing her from the Romanet entries, I haven't got a clue what Fabre's doing with this filly now

It seemed a very odd move to pitch her in over a mile again, when the longer trip would have suited much better this coming weekend.

Anyone know any reasons why?
This is a trainer who always seems to make the right moves and I'm bewildered by his choices - I can't be alone...can I?

Been really disappointed with this filly. I'm not sure a mile particularly suits anymore but her consistency has gone which is a real shame. I'd step her up and put a hood on but I'm sure Fabre knows how to train a bit better than me