IrelandDiamond Necklace, a highly favored horse trained by Aidan O'Brien, lost her unbeaten record when finishing second to Aventure in the Group One Sumbe Prix Jean & Louis Romanet at Deauville. Despite challenging track conditions, O'Brien acknowledged that Aventure was simply stronger on the day. Aventure, previously second in the 2024 Arc, is now considered a contender for the upcoming Arc de Triomphe. O'Brien faced additional disappointment as his other top entry, Man's Best Friend, finished fourth. Meanwhile, jockey Ronan Whelan received a one-day suspension after failing to report potential issues with his horse during a race at the Curragh. Other notable performances included Joseph O'Brien's Defiantly, who won the Prix Kergorlay, setting him up for future challenges including the Melbourne Cup.
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