In short

Whataboutism seeking Listed Black Type

G3 Prix de Psyche fourth Whataboutism (Andre Fabre/Cristian Demuro) returns to Listed level for the Prix Charles Laffitte at Compiegne, France, on Friday, 10 October.

Birr Castle toughs it out at Strasbourg

Birr Castle (Andre Fabre/Cristian Demuro) picked up a third Listed victory with a battling display on heavy ground in the Grand Prix Region Grand Est at Strasbourg, France, on Saturday, 27 September.

Ancient Wisdom back from a break at Goodwood

G1 Coronation Cup fifth Ancient Wisdom (Charlie Appleby/William Buick) drops down to Listed level for the Foundation Stakes at Goodwood, UK, on Wednesday, 24 September.

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