Global plans for Deauville Legend

DEAUVILLE LEGEND left for the Melbourne Cup a boy and will return to Newmarket a man according to trainer James Ferguson as he reflects on his stable star’s journey Down Under and looks ahead to competing worldwide next season.

The gelding went in to the race as favourite and, ridden by Kerrin McEvoy, ran well at his first attempt at two miles but had to settle for fourth, beaten five lengths, by Gold Trip.

Ferguson (inset) said: “The horse did really well, it’s just a shame the ground went soft.

“The mile and a half division is going to be different next year with a few of the older horses retiring and I certainly think he is Group One level – I think he is good enough to win one somewhere around the world.”