Filly becomes 157 for Deep Impact.

Only one of last year’s top five finishers is set to return for next month’s Japan Cup following the retirements of Epiphaneia, Just A Way,Gentildonna and Harp Star.

It was third time lucky when Gold Ship made up for two previous losses in the 151st running of the Tenno Sho Spring at Kyoto on Sunday.

Is there a better Group One sire anywhere in the world than Japanese champion Deep Impact?

Last year's Prix Niel winner Kizuna will not be returning to Paris this autumn for a second attempt at the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe due to injury.