It was a rebuilding start after she had been given a three-month break following the G1 German Oaks in early August, and AMAZING GRACE presented herself in brilliant form. Ridden by Rene Piechulek, the three-year-old PROTECTIONIST daughter dominated the final four furlongs of the race and effortlessly drew clear by five lengths in the 2000 metres contest at Hanover. AMAZING GRACE is prepared by Cologne-based trainer Waldemar Hickst for her breeder Dr. Christoph Berglar.