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Bryan Smart is adamant Moviesta is capable of winning a Group One after his luckless run in the Prix de l'Abbaye in France on Sunday.

The four-year-old finished third behind Move In Time, formerly trained by Smart, but was denied a run at a crucial stage when still apparently travelling strongly.

Having been beaten only a length in the Nunthorpe earlier in the season, Smart feels he will come into his own next year.

"He looked unlucky and I've never seen a horse hard on the bridle at that stage in that race like he was, but that's how good he is," said Smart.

"I don't want to say he was the best horse in the race because I used to train the winner and I'm pleased for Reg Bond (part-owner).

"Moviesta is a very good horse over five furlongs and just needs them to go very fast.

"He might go out to Dubai but he's only four, he's still got some maturing to do.

"It was frustrating watching it, but you can't barge your way out in France, there's no way you'd keep the race.

"He'll win a Group One, that's a bold statement but I'm sure of it.

"He's a funny horse, he likes to find his bridle early on but once he does he fills himself up."