Almanzor denies Aga Khan Derby double at Chantilly

Chantilly (France) (AFP) – Almanzor, trained by Jean-Claude Rouget, won the Prix du Jockey-Club to deny the Aga Khan a famous Derby double at Chantilly on Sunday.

The Aga had celebrated English Derby glory with Harzand at Epsom 24 hours earlier but had to settle for second with Zarak in the French version at Chantilly.

For Rouget, year in year out one of the most numerically successful trainers in France, this was a first ever success in the premier French classic.

Almanzor, ridden by Jean-Bernard Eyquem, took command in the straight with Zarak, trained by Alain de Royer-Dupre, valiantly pressing him all the way to the line. Dicton took third.