Mirza rules in France

Super star sprinter Mirza made late headway in the Prix Du Cercle at Deauville this afternoon to win comfortably by a couple of lengths under successful French jockey Ioritz Mendizabal.

This is the second consecutive year Mirza has won this race after winning it last year when partnered by Frankie Dettori.  Ioritz had Mirza positioned beautifully throughout when tracking the leaders in the middle group, he was asked for his effort 300m out and quickly put the race to bed eventually being eased down close to the line.

Thankfully due to the wonders of modern technology, you can view the race via the French Racing Channel on youtube by clicking here.

Congratulations to Chris and Lesley Mills who bred Mirza and to son Robbie who looked after him on the journey over as well as saddling him up.  Thanks also to NRT who yet again mastered a successful journey over during a difficult time.