Constitution River overcame his complicated draw to lead home a remarkable Aidan O'Brien trifecta in the French Derby.
Billed as the potential superstar in this year's Prix du Jockey Club, Constitution River was handed a tricky assignment jumping from stall 15, however, it did not matter as he swept by stablemates Hawk Mountain and Montreal to lead home the Ballydoyle trio.
Connections of Constitution River have been handsomely rewarded for their decision to run at Chantilly as oppose to a tilt in next week's Epsom Derby.
Posted out in 15, Ryan Moore decided to chart a wide path early in the race in favour of dropping in towards the rear of the field and riding for luck.
From there on in, with Montreal making the running, the O'Brien representatives dominated proceedings; no rival competitor even getting remotely close in their pursuit of the leaders.
Given his track position, Moore couldn't possibly get to the rail, instead masterfully producing his mount down the wide outside to usurp his stablemates.
It maybe wasn't the devastating performance that some had hoped to see from Constitution River, however, from that gate, just securing a victory says a lot about the talent that he possesses.
The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe may now be on the agenda looking ahead this season.
Despite winning the race twice in his training career, a decade has passed since O'Brien last won the revered Group 1, last tasting success with Found in 2016.
French Derby victory today has earned Constitution River quotes of 10/1 for October's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.
Any odds displayed were correct at the time of writing and are subject to fluctuation.
