Victories by Gallante in the Sydney Cup and Lucia Valentina in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick meant that four autumn carnival Group One winners carried the blood of deceased European classic star and sire Montjeu in their immediate pedigrees.

Historical Analysis of the Emirates Stakes

The Melbourne Racing Club once again justifies claims as Australia’s most festive club this weekend, playing host to three consecutive meetings across the Easter holiday period.

The early Melbourne Cup favourite Puissance De Lune had to setle for an unlucky dead heat when he made his autumn return in the G2 Blamey Stakes at Flemington on Saturday.

The final Australian Group 1 of the calendar year will take place at Ascot this Saturday with the renewal of the Kingston Town Classic [1800m].