Rio De La Plata rolled back the years as he claimed Group One success in the Premio Vittorio di Capua at San Siro and completed a memorable double for Godolphin.The five-year-old struck at the highest level as a juvenile but had struggled to find the same kind of form over the past two seasons.However, following a fine second in the Prix du Moulin last start, the Godolphin runner was well fancied.Frankie Dettori was content to bide his time early but he was always travelling well and after makin

Rio De La Plata rolled back the years as he claimed Group One success in the Premio Vittorio di Capua at San Siro and completed a memorable double for Godolphin.

The five-year-old struck at the highest level as a juvenile but had struggled to find the same kind of form over the past two seasons.

However, following a fine second in the Prix du Moulin last start, the Godolphin runner was well fancied.

Frankie Dettori was content to bide his time early but he was always travelling well and after making good headway, he took it up a furlong and a half (300m) out.

He initially kicked clear but Vanjura emerged from the pack and Rio De La Plata dug deep to register a gutsy short neck verdict.

"Rio De La Plata ran a huge race today and I am delighted that he has won another Group One," trainer Saeed bin Suroor said.

"He was always travelling well and Frankie had him in a nice position throughout the race.

"I was a little concerned about the ground today but it rode like good to soft and he finished his race well.

"There are no plans for him at the moment but we will have to look at winning another Group One race with him now."

It was the sixth win in the race for Godolphin following Muhtathir (1999), Slickly (2001 and 2002), Ancient World (2004) and Gladiatorus (2009).

Biondetti had earlier got the bandwagon rolling when he landed the Group One Gran Criterium.

Trained by Mahmood Al Zarooni and partnered by Ahmed Ajtebi, the Bernardini colt arrived with two victories in as many starts to his name.

He was racing in fourth with half a mile (800m) to go but dropped back a couple of places on the quickening pace before being asked to make his effort.

Ajtebi only got his mount on top inside the final furlong and while the Mick Channon-trained Singapore Lilly tried to challenge, Biondetti held on by half a length.

"He was still a bit green but he has improved with every appearance and I am very pleased to have won a Group One contest with him," Al Zarooni said.

"He will be given an entry in the Breeders' Cup but I will have to speak with Sheikh Mohammed before finalising any decision."