Ruler Of The World© Photo Healy Racing
Last year's Epsom Derby hero Ruler Of The World benefited from a well executed front-running ride from Frankie Dettori as he made a winning return to action in the Prix Foy at Longchamp.
Making his first appearance since disappointing in the Dubai World Cup at the end of March, the Aidan O'Brien-trained four-year-old was soon bowling along at the head of affairs under the popular Italian.
The packed closed in at the top of the home straight, but Dettori kicked again and left his rivals trailing in his wake. Hot favourite Flintshire made late inroads, but Ruler Of The World was well on top at the line.
Dettori said: "Aidan gave me a lot of confidence, he said he stays a mile and a half well so don't turn it into a sprint and so I did my Longchamp race and when I kicked he went.
"If it was raining he would be knocking on the door (in the Arc).
"I don't know what I will ride, I am waiting for the others."
Harry Herbert, racing advisor for winning owners Al Shaqab Racing, said: "It's amazing that he made all, Frankie rode a great race on him and he stays very well. Aidan said he will stay.
"It's fantastic, as he's got a lot of speed."
Sheikh Joaan Al Thani said: "We are partners in Ruler Of The World with Coolmore and we are happy about today and hopefully we will continue working together and get more and more winners."
