'Probably her best performance' - Inspiral team weigh up star filly's options after sparkling Deauville triumph

Inspiral was winning the Jacques le Marois for a second successive year

Frankie Dettori celebrates winning the Prix Jacques le Marois on InspiralCredit: APRH/P-H FLAMENT

Inspiral produced her finest performance yet in winning the Group 1 Prix Jacques le Marois in the eyes of her owners, who said the ground would determine which races the four-year-old takes in for the rest of the season.

Inspiral surged clear of her rivals under Frankie Dettori at Deauville on Sunday to secure a second successive victory in the race and a fourth Group 1 success.

It was a first victory of the season for the John and Thady Gosden-trained filly, who returned to her best just 11 days on from finishing last behind Paddington in sodden conditions in the Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood.

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Peter ScargillDeputy industry editor

Published on 14 August 2023inBritain

Last updated 19:14, 14 August 2023

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