Goliath and jockey Christophe Soumillon prompted an upset with victory within the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot.
Blue Stocking got here second and Insurgent’s Romance claimed third with favorite Auguste Rodin ending fifth.
Goliath, who had odds of 25-1, is the primary French-trained winner of the Group One race since 2006.
“I really like successful like this,” coach Francis-Henri Graffard advised ITV. “I do know my horse has good tempo. We got here right here to Ascot to seek out some tempo. He travelled so properly.”
Belgian jockey Soumillon and Goliath had been in the direction of the again of the group earlier than the ultimate flip when he raced clear.
It’s the second time Soumillon has received the Group 1 race after victory in 2006 aboard Hurricane Run, owned by Andre Fabre.
Coach Aidan O’Brien had three horses within the race – Auguste Rodin, Luxembourg and Hans Andersen – however they completed fifth, sixth and ninth respectively.
