Sparkling Plenty arrives late to land French Oaks

English raider Tamfana was well fancied to make up for an unlucky fourth in the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket but the 3-1 joint favourite had to settle for third, half a length back from runner-up Survie. The winner of France's premier fillies classic was trained locally by Patrice Cottier and ridden by Tony Piccone, who acted as super-sub for regular jockey Cristian Demuro. "It's unbelievable, I don't know what to say. My first thought is for Cristian Demuro who should have ridden but has an injured hand.