New Arc favourite Montmartre hugely impressive

The Aga Khan's Montmartre (Montjeu - Artistique, by Linamix) ran out an easy winner of the Group One Grand Prix de Paris at Longchamp on Monday. Prospect Wells was second and Magadan was third.

Ridden by Christophe Soumillon, Montmartre settled off the strong pace before quickening in spectacular style to surge well clear of his rivals before being eased close home, passing the post four lengths to the good.

Trained by Alain de Royer-Dupre, Montmartre was unraced as a juvenile. He got off the mark at the second time of asking before running well down the field in the Prix du Jockey-Club. Stepped up to 1m 4f he was an impressive winner of the Group Three Prix du Lys next time.