Reappearing from a break after placing in two Guineas in the spring, Godolphin's Distant Storm (Night Of Thunder) regained the winning thread for the Charlie Appleby stable in Sunday's G3 Prix Daphnis at Deauville.Third in the Newmarket Classic and runner-up in the Irish equivalent, the 3-5 favourite was anchored in mid-division throughout the early stages of the mile contest by Billy Loughnane.Working to get to the outsider Grand Son Of Dark (Dark Angel) inside the last 50 metres, last year's €1.9million Arqana May Breeze-Up topper prevailed by a length with Segall (Sottsass) 3 1/2 lengths away in third.In front where it matters! With no Bow Echo or Gstaad in their way, Distant Storm and @loughnane_billy swoop to success in the Group Three Prix Daphnis at Deauville… pic.twitter.com/eIThJl9Um1— At The Races (@AtTheRaces) August 9, 2026The post Winning Return For Distant Storm At Deauville appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.