FRENCH classic weekend stole the racing headlines, though mainly for the wrong reasons. The ground at ParisLongchamp proved problematic and is likely to be a headache for some time to come.

Nonetheless, the French 1000 and 2000 Guineas, the Poule d’Essai des Pouliches and Poulains respectively, provided interesting winners, and show that value can be found in the sale ring and among stallions if you look hard enough.