The Aga Khan's Poule d'Essai des Pouliches winner Zarkava (Zamindar--Zarkasha, by Kahyasi) showed the step up in trip was no problem as she ran out a brilliant three length winner of the Group One Prix de Diane over 2100m at Chantilly on Sunday, beating Andre Fabre's Gagnoa.Goldikova was third.

The unbeaten Zamindar filly was slowly away but travelled well and came with a strong run to the front up the centre of the track two 400m out. She soon strode clear, allowing jockey Chritophe Soumillon to blow kisses to the crowd in the final stages.

The Aga Khan said: "She's an exceptional filly, without doubt one of my best. Her pedigree is incredibly strong and as a breeder that's what you look for year after year."

The aga Khan also indicated that a run in the Arc is a possibility.