35th stakes winner for Manduro

German-bred thoroughbreds have stormed through the world’s most glamorous races with an unrelenting display of class, stamina and durability.

The Group One Investec Derby, which takes place at Epsom Downs on Saturday, June 2, offers prize money of at least £1.325 million and is now under a month away. Many clues for the premier Classic will be uncovered this week with key trials taking place at Chester, Lingfield and Leopardstown in Ireland.

Manighar; Metal Bender; Western Symbol; Polish Knight; Smokin' Joey

Jean-Luc Lagardere and the Aga Khan, giants of European breeding, both played their part in the evolution of thriving import Manighar as a Group One star in Australia.