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Jockey forsakes York for Group-race double in France
Winner impressivee in Group One Prix Jacques le Marois

Palace Pier kept his unbeaten record and fully justified Frankie Dettori’s decision to travel to France, the pair combining to win the Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville. The hot favourite, returned at odds of 11-10, briefly threatened to let down his supporters when urged along at the back of the field approaching halfway in the mile contest but he responded well and was a comfortable winner in the end.Only Alpine Star was able to go with Palace Pier in the closing stages, Jessica Harrington’s filly being beaten just a length and running on at the line, without ever looking likely to prevail. Circus Maximus was well held in third after helping to force what looked a strong pace.
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