Having had a bad experience in the stalls at Sandown on his first run seven days ago, the quick turnaround did not phase Trip to Parisas he won readily at Lingfield this afternoon, under Champion jockey Ryan Moore for his delighted owners the La Grange Partnership.
Fitted with blinkers for the first time, the Champs Elysees colt travelled keenly over the seven furlong trip as he tracked across from his wide draw. Once finding his stride in the home straight, he showed a professional attitude to extend past the leader and favourite Floating Ballerino, to win with authority.
The winning trainer commented "He got a bit upset at the start at Sandown and did everything the wrong way round. We have always liked him, as he works well at home, and going past the winning post he was a long way clear"