Saunter won for the first time in 2018 when landing the Prix du Mont Saint-Jean at Compiegne for Michael Watt and Billy Slater under a smooth ride from Mikael Barzalona.

He travelled well in second/third behind the favourite Swordshire for much of the race before hitting the front two out and going on to win well.

The final winning margin over Dagobert Duke was five lengths.

Click this to watch his win again