Supreme Third In France Rule Supreme finished a creditable third in the Prix la Barka at Auteuil on Sunday. The Willie Mullins-trained nine-year-old occupied the same placing in the Group Two contest 12 months ago before going on to glory in the French Champion Hurdle. The race saw a shock win for Rock And Palm, who edged out hot favourite Cyrlight close home. Mullins´ Raikkonen and Homer Wells, plus the Nicky Henderson-trained Geos, all finished out of the frame. On the same card, 15-times French champion jumps jockey Christophe Pieux secured his second Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris when he guided Sleeping Jack to a thrilling victory over Ma Royale. ? PA Sport
