Cloth Of Stars and Lady Frankel win for Andre Fabre

The four-year-old struck over the same course and distance twice last year, in the Group Three Prix La Force in April and the Group Two Prix Greffulhe the following month before struggling at Epsom.

On his following start, he returned to form to finish second in the Grand Prix de Paris, again over a mile and a quarter.

Mickael Barzalona was on board as the pair accounted for eight rivals including the E P Taylor Stakes third Banzari and William Muir's Restorer who finished last.

Restrained in midfield early, the son of Sea The Stars quickened impressively to put the bed in the straight and win by a comfortable length and a quarter from Star Victory.

"He had conditions to suit," Barzalona told www.paris-turf.com.

"He quickened really well in the finish. He's a super horse who answers every question."

Cloth Of Stars was completing a double on the card for Andre Fabre following the impressive debut success of Lady Frankel in the opener with the three-year-old displaying a smart turn of foot to see off her rivals.

There was also success for English raider Richard Fahey who won the Listed Prix La Camargo with Melesina.

The successful trainer tweeted: "What a tough filly, Melesina wins in Saint Cloud under Alexis Badel. She made all and stayed on. Well done to owner Nick Bradley Racing."