Treve, the pride of all France, treated the Qatar Prix Vermeille Group1 as a mere walk in the park, strolling home untouched by four and a half lengths from Candarliya, raced by the Aga Khan, and Sea Calisa, who had been placed in the York Oaks, was third.

Thierry Jarnet rode the hill well, he allowed the mare to settle on the rail with the increase of pace on the first turn, and allowed the mare to shift out from there, she went from boiled lollies to chocolates within a few short strides.

Arabian Queen, who had defeated Golden Horn in the Juddemonte, at York, was considered the main rival to Treve, she punctured well before final turn.

Criquette Head-Maarek and Treve have proved the dominant force in French racing, a third win in the Arc would seal a marvellous career for both.