Overview

• Shes Perfect crossed the finish line first in the Poule d’Essai des Pouliches but was demoted to second after a stewards’ inquiry upheld an objection from Zarigana’s jockey, Mickaël Barzalona.
• The inquiry concluded that Shes Perfect drifted left in the final furlong, unbalancing Zarigana and affecting the race outcome.
• Zarigana, trained by Francis-Henri Graffard, was officially declared the winner, marking Graffard’s second consecutive victory in this French Classic.
• Shes Perfect’s trainer, Charlie Fellowes, is considering an appeal against the decision but has not yet committed to the process.
• Zarigana’s connections are now evaluating her next steps, with a potential appearance at Royal Ascot under discussion.