IT would be very tempting to say that the Swiss-based Barbara Keller is a lucky owner, and she is, but she has enjoyed so much stakes success with her runners, primarily fillies and mares, that she also exercises great judgement in what she acquires.

Her list of big races winners, in her own colours, is headed by Blond Me, Odeliz and Dansant, while more recently White Lavendar and Bounce The Blue, have carried her silks into the winners’ enclosure. Oh, and also Encapsulation. In partnership she has raced such as Comedy, Malavath and Katie’s Diamond. All of this has been achieved without having more than about three in training at any time.