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Boudot handed Arc ride on Thundering On

September 30, 2026

Three-time French champion won the race on Waldgeist in 2019.

Pierre-Charles Boudot has picked up the ride on Thundering On in the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe after Dylan Browne McMonagle failed to pass the doctors in time to return to the saddle for the ParisLongchamp spectacular. Boudot’s agent Herve Naggar confirmed to the Nick Luck Daily Podcast that the three-time French champion jockey who won the race on Waldgeist in 2019, beating Enable, has been snapped up by trainer Joseph O’Brien. “He is very excited. He loves the filly and she has everything to (run well). She looks a bit like Minnie Hauk last year and to ride the best three-year-old filly in an Arc with the weight advantage and being in good form is really exciting for him,” said Naggar. Thundering On, an impressive winner of the Oaks at Epsom on soft ground, disappointed in the Pretty Polly Stakes behind Estrange in June but returned to form on good ground over one mile two furlongs at the Curragh in the Group Two Blandford Stakes last time. It is generally felt she would be better suited with a rain-softened surface but it looks as though she will not get that on Sunday. “The forecast has been changing in the last few days,” said Naggar. “We are waiting for some rain tomorrow. I would say it is not going to be as fast as the day of the prep races but it is going to be French good ground.” Boudot looks set to have a decent weekend of rides and Naggar picked out Christopher Head’s unbeaten two-year-old Avec Toi in the Jean-Luc Lagardere and Pink Panthera in the Prix de l’Opera as two highlights. Naggar also represents Christophe Soumillon who has been booked for one of the Ballydoyle trio, Minnie Hauk, Benvenuto Cellini or Diamond Necklace depending on which way stable number one Ryan Moore elects to go. “We are waiting for Ryan to make a choice,” said Naggar. “He has ridden the three of them and won a Group One with Diamond Necklace so she is a princess for him and he is unbeaten with her,” said Naggar. “Minnie Hauk was beaten just a head in last year’s Arc. One of the two fillies would be his preference I would think.” By Press Association Sports

British Champions Day: Fifteen Years Of Stars, Shocks And Farewells

September 30, 2026

British Champions Day has become a fitting final act to the British Flat season. Stayers, sprinters, milers and middle-distance stars gather at Ascot in October, often with a championship still to settle or one last race to define a career. The meeting began in 2011. Some of its feature races are much older: the Champion Stakes was first run at Newmarket in 1877 before moving to Ascot as the centrepiece of the new fixture. The Queen Elizabeth II Stakes also brought an established reputation to the card. Champions Day put those races alongside major contests for stayers, sprinters and fillies and mares on one afternoon. Frankel gives the meeting its defining moment The new fixture could hardly have asked for a better early ambassador. Frankel won the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at the inaugural meeting in 2011, then returned a year later for the final start of his unbeaten career. Rain had softened the ground before the 2012 Champion Stakes, adding one last question for Sir Henry Cecil’s champion. Frankel answered it with his 14th victory from 14 starts, beating Cirrus des Aigles before an Ascot crowd that knew it was watching a farewell. There was a poignant sequel in 2014. Frankel’s younger brother Noble Mission, trained by Lady Jane Cecil after Sir Henry’s death, fought off Al Kazeem to win the Champion Stakes. Two brothers had now claimed the meeting’s main event, each with a different story attached to the victory. Champions keep returning A victory on Champions Day can settle an argument about a season. Winning there twice gives a horse a place of its own in the meeting’s history. Cracksman achieved that in the Champion Stakes in 2017 and 2018, both times with Frankie Dettori aboard for John Gosden. His commanding wins made him the first horse to retain the race since its move to Ascot. The staying races have produced their own enduring names. Stradivarius added the 2018 Long Distance Cup to a remarkable campaign, while Kyprios rounded off an unbeaten seven-race season by winning the same contest in 2024. Trawlerman had beaten Kyprios in a memorable 2023 finish and returned to win again in 2025, by which time the Long Distance Cup had been promoted to Group 1 status. The days that did not follow the script The promise of a champion does not guarantee a coronation. Baaeed arrived for the 2022 Champion Stakes unbeaten and expected to finish his career with another victory. Instead, Bay Bridge won for Sir Michael Stoute, bringing one of the sport’s great winning sequences to an unexpected end. Two years later, Anmaat caught Calandagan close to the line to take the 2024 Champion Stakes at long odds. In 2025, the same race belonged to Calandagan, who returned to Ascot and beat Ombudsman decisively. His victory gave French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard the meeting’s headline prize and completed a rare same-season double with the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes. The 2025 card also showed just how unpredictable the supporting races could be. Powerful Glory sprang a 200-1 upset in the British Champions Sprint, while Cicero’s Gift won the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at 100-1. Later, Kalpana brought some order back to proceedings by winning the Fillies & Mares Stakes for the second consecutive year. Dettori’s Ascot farewell Few people have given Champions Day more theatre than Frankie Dettori. The 2023 meeting was billed as his final day riding in Britain, and he delivered a finish worthy of the occasion. Dettori won the Long Distance Cup on Trawlerman, then produced a late surge on King Of Steel to claim the Champion Stakes. For a jockey so closely associated with Ascot, it was an extraordinary way to say goodbye to a British crowd. Champion Stakes winners since British Champions Day began The Champion Stakes has been the meeting’s headline race since 2011. Its winners trace much of the story, from Frankel’s farewell to Calandagan’s return to the top in 2025.

Year	Winner	Trainer	Jockey
2011	Cirrus des Aigles	Corine Barande-Barbe	Christophe Soumillon
2012	Frankel	Sir Henry Cecil	Tom Queally
2013	Farhh	Saeed bin Suroor	Silvestre de Sousa
2014	Noble Mission	Jane Cecil	James Doyle
2015	Fascinating Rock	Dermot Weld	Pat Smullen
2016	Almanzor	Jean-Claude Rouget	Christophe Soumillon
2017	Cracksman	John Gosden	Frankie Dettori
2018	Cracksman	John Gosden	Frankie Dettori
2019	Magical	Aidan O’Brien	Donnacha O’Brien
2020	Addeybb	William Haggas	Tom Marquand
2021	Sealiway	Cédric Rossi	Mickaël Barzalona
2022	Bay Bridge	Sir Michael Stoute	Richard Kingscote
2023	King Of Steel	Roger Varian	Frankie Dettori
2024	Anmaat	Owen Burrows	Jim Crowley
2025	Calandagan	Francis-Henri Graffard	Mickaël Barzalona

As British Champions Day approaches its 16th edition, its appeal remains simple: the biggest names arrive with reputations made during the season, then Ascot gives them one more chance to strengthen them. Sometimes, as Frankel and Cracksman showed, the champion delivers. Sometimes Bay Bridge or Anmaat changes the story altogether. By Scott Bailey

Vaal Value with Drakenstein duo and De Kock double

September 30, 2026

Bettors seeking an edge to Thursday’s 1 October Vaal fixture have plenty to work with as there are several enticing betting propositions throughout the card – with two Mike and Mathew de Kock-trained fillies, a pair of Drakenstein Stud homebreds, and a potential double for champion jockey Craig Zackey all worthy of betting interest. De Kock-trained Vision Of Gold could set the tone in Race 1 over 1200m. The well-related Gold Standard filly, a half-sister to Horse-Of-The-Year See It Again, returns from a 14-week break having shown promise when fourth over this same distance on debut as a two-year-old. That experience should stand her in good stead, and natural improvement could make her a worthwhile bet on her reappearance. Zackey will partner Clinton Binda’s Whatsdamatterwithu for the first time in Race 3, also over 1200m, and could make the most of the opportunity. The progressive Fire Away gelding has really turned the corner since being gelded and remains open to further improvement. He won’t need to find much to go one better after finishing second in a similar contest last time off the same mark. Zackey has another strong chance in Race 5 over 1000m when he takes over from the injured Gavin Lerena aboard Mike Azzie’s Taking A Risk. This Fire Away filly has filled the runner-up berth in each of her last three starts, all off her current rating, and another honest performance could finally see her rewarded. Returning Future Gamble provides an appealing each-way alternative in Race 6 over 1500m. The Drakenstein-bred-and-owned Futura filly progressed through the divisions during her three-year-old campaign with James Crawford and could be even better in the care of Sean Tarry. While the trip is shorter than ideal, she is probably better than her rating suggests so looks well weighted under just 52kg. Her 112-day absence could also ensure an attractive price, making a speculative each-way wager worth considering. The De Kocks take the wraps off a three-year-old exciting prospect in Race 7 over 1600m, in the shape of Feast Of Berries – a R3-million Vercingetorix filly bred for the big time, being a daughter out of Grade 1 Garden Province Stakes winner Redberry Lane. Feast Of Berries improved with every juvenile appearance, progressing from a debut fourth over 1160m to finish second over 1600m before getting off the mark in determined fashion over the same trip on Turffontein’s Inside track. Given 93 days to strengthen and mature, she should have plenty more to offer this season and makes considerable appeal on her handicap debut, especially as the form of her last-start victory has received a significant boost by runner-up Me And You winning both subsequent outings. There is enough quality and upside here to make the Vaal card a punter’s playground rather than a guessing game. Follow the De Kock fillies, keep Zackey firmly onside, and don’t ignore the value angles where fresh legs and lenient weights could turn promise into profit. Clive Robinson

Daryz Leads Arc Contenders As Field Takes Shape

September 29, 2026

The field for Sunday’s Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (2400m) is taking shape, with 19 horses remaining after Monday’s first forfeit stage at ParisLongchamp. Defending champion Daryz heads the list. Trained by Francis-Henri Graffard, he returned to winning form over the Arc course and distance in the Prix Foy after a below-par run at Royal Ascot. A second victory on Sunday would put him among the race’s rare back-to-back winners. Graffard also has Varandir, who won the Prix Niel on Arc Trials Day. The three-year-old has lost only once, when favourite for the Grand Prix de Paris, and gives the Aga Khan Studs another serious chance. Stablemate Sunly remains entered but is expected to run in Saturday’s Prix Royallieu instead. Britain’s challenge is led by Maltese Cross and Kalpana. William Haggas-trained Maltese Cross finished second in the Derby before winning the Grand Prix de Paris over Sunday’s course and distance. He then added the Great Voltigeur Stakes at York, giving him two wins from two starts since Epsom. Kalpana has put together an outstanding season for Andrew Balding. Her victory over Calandagan in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes was followed by another Group 1 success in the Yorkshire Oaks. She now has the chance to add Europe’s biggest middle-distance prize to that record. Aidan O’Brien has reduced his Arc team to three: last year’s runner-up Minnie Hauk, Irish Derby winner Benvenuto Cellini and Diamond Necklace. Minnie Hauk came closest to Daryz 12 months ago, while Benvenuto Cellini will need to improve on his fifth in the Prix Niel. Diamond Necklace brings a different point of interest. The French Oaks and Nassau Stakes winner has yet to race over 2400m, and the Prix de l’Opéra remains an alternative target. O’Brien’s stated intention is to run all three in the Arc, with the ground likely to influence the final decision on Diamond Necklace. His son Joseph O’Brien has left Oaks heroine Thundering On in the race. She would welcome some ease in the ground, making the weather an important part of her connections’ decision in the days ahead. The British-trained group also includes Bay City Roller, whose emphatic Coronation Cup victory marked him as a top-class stayer, Roger Varian’s recent German Group 1 winner Saddadd, and Ralph Beckett’s Tattycoram. Japan has two remaining hopes in Admire Terra and Meisho Tabaru, while Germany could be represented by Bright Light. Among the French entries is Arrow Eagle, who is set to give Jean-Claude Rouget a final runner in the race before the trainer ends his long career. There may yet be another name added. Friendly Soul earned a free supplementary entry with her Prix Vermeille victory, and her connections have until Wednesday to decide whether she will take her place. The barrier draw will be conducted on Thursday, October 1, at 8:45pm local Paris time. Before then, supplementary entries and decisions shaped by the weather will determine exactly which of the 19 remaining contenders meet Daryz on Sunday. By Scott Bailey

Diamond Necklace will lead Ballydoyle’s Arc challenge

September 29, 2026

Diamond Necklace looks set to spearhead the Ballydoyle challenge in the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe with last year’s runner-up Minnie Hauk and Benvenuto Cellini joining her at ParisLongchamp on Sunday.

Trainer Aidan O’Brien stated it was the intention to run all three and the champion trainer indicated he expected stable number one Ryan Moore to pick the four-times Group One winner in the feature. “We do intend to run all three. Obviously Diamond Necklace has an option of going for the fillies race on the same day (Prix de l’Opera) but at the moment we are looking at going with the three,” said O’Brien. Diamond Necklace wrapped up her two-year-old career with a win in the Prix Marcel Boussac on last year’s Arc undercard and completed the French Guineas-Oaks double at Longchamp and Chantilly earlier in the season. She followed that double up running out an impressive winner of the Nassau Stakes at Goodwood before suffering her only career defeat when second behind Aventure in the Prix Jean et Louis Romanet as her Arc warm-up over one mile and two furlongs at Deauville last time. O’Brien admitted he felt he could have been harder on the filly in the build-up to that race but suggested all has gone well since as she prepares to step up to a mile and a half for the first time. “She obviously hasn’t run a mile and a half before. We always had it in our mind that she would and I suppose we are going to wait and see what the ground is going to be,” he said. “We would want it to be on the nice ground going a mile and a half first time. It is possible that Precise could run in the fillies race – the Prix de l’Opera. We need to get a little bit closer to the weekend before we say for definite.” On that Deauville defeat, O’Brien added: “The ground was a bit softer than we thought it was going to be and Christophe (Ferland) had his filly Aventure in very good form. It is possible that I hadn’t been hard enough on her. “I was looking for a race that would fill in between this weekend and that weekend (Goodwood) and I didn’t really want to go a mile and a half which is why she didn’t go to the Prix Vermeille (at ParisLongchamp). “Things have gone very well since and we are very happy with her. She will have one more piece of work to do this week but we are very happy. Ryan has the choice of the three but I would probably think she would be (his pick) but I couldn’t be sure.” By Gideon Brooks, Press Association

It could be Mitchley’s turn at Fairview

September 29, 2026

Polytrack racing at Fairview has another meeting on Wednesday, and most of the races look highly competitive. Two weeks ago, trainer Dean Smith had six winners in the eight races and last Friday Alan Greeff led in a number of winners. This meeting could be shared between a few of them but perhaps it is the turn of Kelly Mitchley to shine. She does not have the numbers in her yard as the other two trainers, but she does have a steady flow of winners and a decent strike rate. There are four runners from her yard on which we will concentrate for the purpose of this preview. They are Highway Code in Race 1, Soundsofsymphonies in Race 4, Warofdynamite in Race 5 and Vila Vicosa in Race 8. Gold Standard gelding Highway Code has his first run for her, and it is also his first taste of the Polytrack. The three-year-old was gelded in April after having been placed in two of his three starts. His two runs since that operation have been below-par, but often a break after that operation is beneficial. Stable jockey Muzi Yeni gets the ride, and blinkers are tried on him. Soundsofsymphonies, a Master Of My Fate colt, had two unplaced runs in the Western Cape before making his debut for the yard. Mitchley put him on the Polytrack for his debut with her, and he ran out a 12.25-length winner. He impressed in that victory, and she decided to take a crack at a feature race in KwaZulu-Natal, but he hung badly and had problems with his bit, so was well beaten. A return to his home track and his first time in a handicap may well see him prove ahead of the handicapper. Yeni gets his first ride on the three-year-old col and he will definitely be trying to prove a point with his next mount, Warofdynamite. This very consistent gelding has been runner-up four times this year under him. The Declarationofpeace gelding also looked the likely winner of his most recent start but was worried out of it at the finish to finish third. Vila Vicosa has only won three of his 17 starts, but two of those wins have come in his last three starts, with both of them being over this particular course and distance. Yeni does get the best out of him, as he was runner-up in his first start under him. Clive Robinson

British Champions Day – What To Expect

September 28, 2026

The Everest & Caulfield Cup will command Australia’s attention on Saturday, October 17. As the evening arrives, the focus shifts to Ascot, where Qatar Racing British Champions Day brings together some of Europe’s best horses for the finale to the British Flat season. The seven-race programme carries £4.35 million in prize money and features five Group 1 races. Four span the distances from six furlongs to two miles: the British Champions Sprint, Fillies & Mares Stakes, Long Distance Cup and Champion Stakes. The Queen Elizabeth II Stakes adds a fifth Group 1 for the milers. The fields are still taking shape, but the early entries have already raised the possibility of returning champions, fresh rivalries and another international showdown. Fillies and mares: Kalpana’s hat-trick bid The British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes (2400m) could give Kalpana the chance to win the race for a third consecutive year. Andrew Balding’s mare was an emphatic winner in 2024 and 2025, quickening clear of Estrange in last year’s renewal. She has since added the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes to her record, making her one of the most accomplished horses among the early entries. Estrange, Minnie Hauk, Thundering On and Johanna Walsh were also entered, though their autumn plans will determine whether they meet at Ascot. For Kalpana, the prospect of a hat-trick gives the race a compelling story before declarations are made. Stayers: another chapter for Trawlerman and Scandinavia? Promoted to Group 1 level in 2025, the British Champions Long Distance Cup (3200m) has become a fitting final test for the season’s leading stayers. Trawlerman won the race in 2023 after a memorable duel with Kyprios, then returned to take its first Group 1 running last year. He beat stablemate Sweet William on that occasion to cap a campaign that also included the Ascot Gold Cup. Scandinavia, Caballo De Mar and Limestone feature among this year’s early entries. A meeting between Trawlerman and Scandinavia would bring two leading staying campaigns together, though connections still have time to settle their plans. Queen Elizabeth II Stakes: milers take centre stage The Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (1600m) will bring together the leading milers on the straight course. Last year’s running showed how unpredictable Champions Day can be. Cicero’s Gift started at 100/1 but surged through to beat a field containing some of Europe’s most highly regarded milers. It was one of two major upsets on the card, alongside Powerful Glory’s victory in the Sprint. Blue Bolt, Docklands, Gstaad, Precise and True Love are among this year’s early entries. Their paths to Ascot are still to be decided, but the race offers a final opportunity to settle the season’s mile division. With a £1.1 million prize fund, it is also the second-most valuable contest on the day behind the Champion Stakes. Sprint: expect the unexpected The British Champions Sprint Stakes (1200m) produced the day’s biggest shock in 2025 when Powerful Glory, sent off at 200/1, caught favourite Lazzat in the final strides. It was a reminder that even a race bringing together the season’s established sprinters can produce a new name at the top. This year’s early entries include Almeraq, Comanche Brave, Mission Central and Venetian Sun, all Group 1 sprint winners in Britain during 2026. The straight six furlongs should provide a sharp conclusion to a division in which no single horse has yet put the title beyond doubt. Champion Stakes: Calandagan and Ombudsman could meet again The Champion Stakes (2000m) is the £1.3 million centrepiece, and a rematch between Calandagan and Ombudsman would give the day a headline contest. Calandagan finished second in the race in 2024 before returning last year to beat Ombudsman by more than two lengths. His success completed a King George–Champion Stakes double achieved by few horses; the last to do it in the same season had been Brigadier Gerard in 1972. Ombudsman remains a possible opponent, although suitable ground will be important to his participation. Constitution River and Diamond Necklace were among the other high-profile early entries. With several major autumn races still to be run, the final shape of the Champion Stakes remains open. The race has long provided a stage for defining performances. Frankel ended his unbeaten career with victory in the 2012 Champion Stakes, while Calandagan’s win last year helped the contest earn joint top billing in the World’s Best Horse Race rankings. The Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (1600m) deserves attention too. Last year, Cicero’s Gift caused a 100/1 upset in Ascot’s championship mile. Its early entries this year include Blue Bolt, Docklands, Gstaad, Precise and True Love. From the Caulfield Cup in Melbourne to five Group 1 races at Ascot, October 17 promises to keep racing fans in the southern hemisphere engaged well into the night. The entries offer plenty to anticipate; the coming weeks will decide which of those prospective clashes make it to the starting stalls. By Scott Bailey

France Galop expecting Arc ground to be good to soft

September 28, 2026

Weekend Racing Review

September 28, 2026

From Newmarket’s juvenile Group 1s to the first major spring clashes in Australia, the weekend gave racing fans plenty to take into the months ahead. Sun Goddess strengthened her claim as Europe’s leading two-year-old filly, Warwoven announced himself in Sydney, and Jimmysstar produced the finish of the weekend at Caulfield. South Africa’s Durbanville meeting also offered an early look at contenders for the Cape summer. At Newmarket, Sun Goddess made it three Group 1 wins for the season in the Cheveley Park Stakes. Just 13 days after winning the Moyglare Stud Stakes over seven furlongs on soft ground, Aidan O’Brien’s filly dropped back to six on a much quicker surface and still proved too strong. Ryan Moore brought her through to beat Libertango, with Alwaysanangel third. The result gave O’Brien a record seventh win in the race. The Middle Park Stakes provided a sharp change of fortune for Orthodox. Clive Cox’s Norfolk Stakes winner had struggled on soft ground in the Prix Morny, but looked at home again on Newmarket’s fast turf. Rossa Ryan produced him late to catch Force Noir by a neck, while Hell Of A Spin finished third. Both Newmarket winners now head into the closing weeks of the European juvenile season with their reputations enhanced. Sydney’s Golden Rose belonged to Warwoven. Rachel King settled the Bjorn Baker-trained colt before asking him to go after the leaders at Rosehill, and he swept clear to beat St Gotthard by three and a quarter lengths, with Under Focus third. It was a commanding Group 1 follow-up to his Run To The Rose victory. The Caulfield Guineas is among the options being considered, though his next target has yet to be settled. At Caulfield on Sunday, Jimmysstar saved his best for the Manikato Stakes. Ethan Brown took his time at the rear, brought him wide into the straight and let him run down Extragalactic in the closing stages. Charm Stone was close behind in third. The last-to-first win returned the Ciaron Maher-trained sprinter to Group 1 form at an important point in the Australian spring. Maher had another familiar star to celebrate in the Group 2 Feehan Stakes. Pride Of Jenni, now nine, resumed with the bold front-running display that has made her such a draw. Declan Bates let her stride, and she held off Treasurethe Moment by a length and a half to win the Feehan for the third year running. The race was at Caulfield this time, but the change of venue did little to alter the result. There was no Group 1 on South Africa’s Durbanville card, but its two Grade 3 races carried plenty of interest for the season ahead. Four-time Group 1 winner Double Grand Slam returned with an emphatic victory over Babelicious in the Diana Stakes for Justin Snaith and Keagan de Melo. Jet Force then took the Matchem Stakes for Des McLachlan and Grant van Niekerk, edging Legal Counsel in a close finish. Newmarket supplied two young stars, Sydney produced a decisive Golden Rose winner, and Caulfield showed that Jimmysstar and Pride Of Jenni remain forces to reckon with. At Durbanville, the focus is already turning towards the Cape summer. By Scott Bailey

Sha Tin Track Spy: Sunday, 27 September

September 27, 2026

The Golden Rose, battle for Australia’s best three-year-old

September 25, 2026

Four international stars to join Hong Kong’s world-class jockey ranks through...

September 25, 2026

Hong Kong’s jockey ranks are set for a further injection of star power this winter, with the staggered arrival of four highly decorated international riders – Saffie Osborne, Maxime Guyon, Dylan Browne McMonagle and Rossa Ryan – each of whom has been granted a Visiting Jockey’s licence. History-making British Classic winner Osborne will be the first to arrive in November, followed by Guyon and Ryan in December, while Browne McMonagle joins the roster in January. The quartet brings an exceptional combination of Classic and Group 1 success, championship honours and international experience to Hong Kong, with all four set to add further depth and global star appeal to the city’s racing scene.

The riders enter the fray in Hong Kong’s most thrilling period of the season, with Osborne, Guyon and Ryan eligible to participate in LONGINES Hong Kong International Races week, which kicks off with the LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship on Wednesday, 9 December at Happy Valley. Andrew Harding, Executive Director, Racing, The Hong Kong Jockey Club, said: “Hong Kong’s jockey ranks are among the strongest in world racing and the arrival of Saffie, Maxime, Dylan and Rossa this winter underlines how highly regarded our racing is internationally. Between them, they bring a British Classic, a Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe and multiple championship titles, and each has earned this opportunity through outstanding achievement at the highest level.” Fast-rising British star Osborne joins Hong Kong’s ranks from Sunday, 8 November until Wednesday, 23 December 2026. Earlier this month, Osborne, who has a career strike rate of 12%, made racing history by becoming the first female jockey to win a British Classic when Highwayman claimed the 250th running of the G1 St. Leger (2905m) at Doncaster for trainer Joseph O’Brien. The 24-year-old, daughter of British former jump jockey and current trainer Jamie Osborne, has ridden 394 winners in an incredible career so far, which includes Group race wins in her native England and Italy. She is a two-time Shergar Cup winner and captained the Great Britain & Ireland team to victory over Team Hong Kong at Ascot in August. “It’s a real honour to have been invited, and I’m really looking forward to it,” Osborne said. “I’ve watched a huge amount of racing in Hong Kong. It’s something that, over here, we will follow very closely, and it’s somewhere I’ve always dreamed of being able to go and ride. To be able to go and do that this winter is really special. “I’ve been very lucky to ride in lots of different countries, and I think each place you go, you learn new things, and it makes you a better jockey. But obviously I would love to bang in a few winners. I’m just really excited to experience the atmosphere. I’ve never been to Hong Kong, but the atmosphere at the races looks incredible,” she added.

Globe-trotting superstar Maxime Guyon is a regular visitor to Hong Kong.

Frenchman Guyon is a superstar of world racing. He has ridden almost 3,400 winners – including 58 Group 1 victories – during a glittering 21-year career in the saddle. He will ride in Hong Kong between Wednesday, 2 December 2026 and Monday, 8 February 2027. The four-time French Champion Jockey has extensive international experience, including in Hong Kong, where he rode 15 winners last season and has become a familiar face to racing fans. He partnered Ambitious Dragon to Hong Kong Derby (2000m) and Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) success in 2011 and has been a regular visitor since. He has won the G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Vase (2400m) three times aboard Flintshire (2014), Junko (2023) and Sosie (2025). “I’m lucky because I’ve won some good races in Hong Kong,” Guyon said. “I love to ride in Hong Kong because it’s a very good place to be a jockey. The racing is very good there. “If I can win any big races – a Group 1 or something, it’s very important for me. If I can ride between 10 and 20 winners over the winter there, it’s really good.”

Dylan Browne McMonagle was an Irish Champion Jockey at just 22.

At 23, Browne McMonagle is one of the most exciting prospects in world racing. Already an Irish Champion Jockey, the Donegal native has begun racking up global Group 1 crowns in Ireland, Great Britain, the United States, France and Germany, the latest of which was a G1 Irish Oaks (2400m) victory at the Curragh aboard Johanna Walsh for trainer Joseph O’Brien in July. He enjoyed a fruitful stint in Hong Kong last season, slotting 10 wins. Alongside Osborne, he was also part of the Great Britain & Ireland team that triumphed at this year’s Shergar Cup. He will compete in Hong Kong from Wednesday, 6 January to Sunday, 28 February 2027.

Rossa Ryan is a five-time Group 1 winner.

2024 G1 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe-winning rider Ryan brings a wealth of international experience to Hong Kong between Wednesday, 2 December 2026 and Sunday, 28 February 2027 (excluding the Saturday, 26 December meeting). The Irishman is a five-time Group 1 winner, listing the G1 July Cup (1200m) at Newmarket, the G1 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (1000m) at Del Mar and the G1 Prix Vermeille (2400m) at ParisLongchamp among his international highlights. The 26-year-old, a former British All-Weather Champion Jockey, can boast a record featuring 1,201 career wins at a strike rate of 15%. He is well known for his association with leading Juddmonte-owned filly Bluestocking, with whom he claimed prizemoney totalling £3.24 million (approx. HK$33.96 million). “It’s definitely an adventure I’m excited to get on,” Ryan said. “I’m kind of at that stage now where I like to hope I’m ready and I know how to hold my own. I’m ready for the next chapter, you could say. “It’s all about learning the other jockeys’ characters and how they ride, and what could be the best way of beating them. But also for me, going to Hong Kong this winter, it’s the first time since I started riding where I can actually go somewhere and focus on my weight and my fitness. I can enjoy it and try to do as well as I can,” he added. Between them, the quartet has won championships in France, Britain and Ireland, Classic races in Britain and major Group 1 prizes including the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. Their arrival adds another layer of international depth to Hong Kong’s fiercely competitive riding ranks, which feature nine-time Hong Kong Champion Jockey Zac Purton, 2017 LONGINES World’s Best Jockey Hugh Bowman, and Vincent Ho, a graduate of The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Apprentice Jockeys’ School and four-time winner of the Tony Cruz Award as the leading homegrown rider. “Saffie’s historic St. Leger win earlier this month captured the imagination of the entire sport; Maxime is one of the finest riders of his generation, Dylan is the reigning Irish champion, and Rossa has proven himself on the biggest stages,” Mr Harding added. “Their presence will add another layer of competition and excitement at Sha Tin and Happy Valley, and I have no doubt our fans will relish witnessing them in action. And with their stints spanning from November through to the end of February, including the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races, our fans will have plenty of opportunities to see them.”

Talk Of New York looking to bounce back at Newmarket

September 25, 2026

As racing on the Rowley Mile returns it is no surprise to see Charlie Appleby at the heart of the action and before Inner City Blues goes for Middle Park glory on Saturday, Talk Of New York and Rebel’s Romance’s unbeaten brother Fortitudine take centre stage at Newmarket on Friday. Always held in the highest regard, Talk Of New York held his own against the best of his generation when third to Bow Echo at Royal Ascot, but saw momentum checked when only second at Goodwood in his most recent outing. He is primed to show his true colours in the Group Two Betway Joel Stakes back at the scene of a statement win in April and Appleby said: “I’ve been very pleased with him and I think you just have to put a line through his last run. “I’m very happy with him and he comes here in great order. I think the make-up of the race will suit him and on what he has achieved, if he is anywhere near the level he was earlier in the summer, he should be the one to beat.” Appleby will saddle half of the field in the Betway Godolphin Stakes, where regally-bred pair Fortitudine and Castlemont will both attempt to remain unbeaten, in a race also featuring Roger Varian’s improving Kokbastau seeking a four-timer. After wowing with a 21-length success at Kempton on debut, Fortitudine returned to Sunbury to readily make all on his second start and now encounters grass for the first time as he makes the leap up to Listed level. “We’ve got two, two from two horses in there and you can’t forget Roger’s horse who is on an upwards curve as well,” continued Appleby. “Fortitudine is a horse who, and you can’t get away from it, we never fancied first time out and then he went out and did what he did. Without being as impressive the second time the figures stacked up nicely and he now goes in there as one of the highest rated in the race off 105. “I think the quick ground will suit him out there and turf doesn’t worry me, if anything it brought out the best in Rebel’s Romance. It’s exciting and I’m very open minded about him.” Castlemont, meanwhile, is another brother to a Group One winner in Bay Bridge and like his stablemate arrives having done little wrong in two appearances to date. Appleby added: “He won on the turf first time at Windsor and backed it up at Southwell. He’s a stronger individual and more of a galloper. “The ground might be a little bit tighter for him, but it’s just a nice opportunity for these three-year-olds to run at this level on turf at this time of year.” By Press Association Sport Reporters

Sun Goddess part of mouthwatering Cheveley Park line-up

September 25, 2026

Sun Goddess, Senorita Bonita and Libertango are among six fillies declared for what could be the juvenile race of the season so far in the Tattersalls Sceptre Sessions Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket on Saturday. Aidan O’Brien’s Sun Goddess is the marginal favourite to claim her third Group One success following previous wins in the Phoenix Stakes and Moyglare Stud Stakes on home soil, victories which sandwiched a stunning display in a valuable sales race at York. However, her last defeat came at the hands of Libertango in the Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot and George Boughey’s filly is in opposition again after winning the Lowther at York. Simon and Ed Crisford’s Senorita Bonita also has huge claims as she beat Libertango in the Duchess of Cambridge on the July course before seeing off the colts when opening her top-level account in the Prix Morny. Sun Goddess’ stablemate Snowing, Joseph O’Brien’s Alwaysanangel and Moonrise from Andrew Balding’s yard complete the line-up. Seven colts are set to go to post for the other Group One on Cambridgeshire day, the Tattersalls Middle Park Stakes. While Aidan O’Brien has not declared ante-post favourite Great Barrier Reef, he is still doubly represented as Marco Polo and the blinkered Confucius have stood their ground, while Irish hopes are also carried by Michael O’Callaghan’s unbeaten youngster Push The Boat Out and the Robson De Aguiar-trained Force Noir. The home team is headed by Charlie Appleby’s dual winner Inner City Blues and Clive Cox’s Norfolk Stakes victor Orthodox, who bids to put a disappointing effort in the Prix Morny behind him. Adrian Keatley’s outsider Hell of A Spin completes the septet. A field of seven is also set to go to post for the Group Two Tattersalls Online Royal Lodge Stakes, with Karl Burke’s Burning Up and Appleby’s pair of First Law and Quest For Stars among the leading contenders, while the Burke-trained Thunder Run heads a 28-strong field for the bet365 Cambridgeshire. Heading the betting for the first leg of the ‘autumn double’ is John and Thady Gosden’s Gavriel. By Press Association Sport Reporters

Tarry doubles down at Turffontein

September 25, 2026

Turffontein’s Inside track stages a compact seven-race card on Saturday, but there is no shortage of betting interest, with several highly rated fillies returning to action and trainer Sean Tarry holding particularly strong cards at opposite ends of the programme. Tarry should strike first in Race 1 over 1000m with The Bachelorette, a well-related three-year-old daughter of William Longsword who has already shown enough to suggest she can open her account. She caught the eye when second on debut over this trip, only to disappoint when seventh of eight over 1200m three months later. However, she bounced back to something closer to her best when fourth over this distance against male opposition last month following another 12-week break. That comeback should have sharpened her considerably, and a return to female-only company could see The Bachelorette take another step forward. She looks a worthwhile opener. Tarry’s second major contender comes in Race 6 over 1200m, where stable companion Perfect Sky makes her eagerly anticipated seasonal reappearance. The beautifully bred Vercingetorix filly, a R1.7-million yearling purchase, ended a promising juvenile campaign with a determined second to Equus Champion Two-Year-Old Filly Palace Of Arvenia in a Grade 2 over this distance. She improved with a hood fitted last time and retains the headgear in her comeback. Perfect Sky is unlikely to be fully wound up with bigger targets surely in the programme, but she has enough class to make her presence felt immediately. She won’t need to have improved much during her nine-week absence to make a winning reappearance. There is another pair of particularly appealing fillies to keep on the shortlist, although there is some uncertainty over the jockey arrangements at the time of writing. Gavin Lerena suffered a fall at last Tuesday’s Vaal meeting and it remains unclear whether he will be able to fulfil his riding commitments on Saturday. Clive Robincon

Selangor Gold Cup Previews

September 25, 2026

TOP CONTENDERS SET FOR CLOSE SELANGOR GOLD CUP BATTLE The RM300,000 Group 1 Hygain Horse City Selangor Gold Cup (1600m), the second leg of the Triple Crown Series, has attracted a high-class field of 13 runners at Selangor Turf Club this Sunday afternoon. With several proven Group performers lining up alongside a number of progressive gallopers, the mile feature promises to be one of the most competitive races on the card. PLATINUM EMPEROR produced a strong late effort to finish fourth in the Group 1 Tunku Gold Cup (1200m) in March and has since maintained excellent form, collecting two wins and two placings from his next four starts. As the highest-rated runner under Set Weights conditions, he appears ideally placed to break through for his first Group 1 victory in Malaysia. The step back into elite company should hold no fears given the consistency he has shown throughout the season. BANKER’S FIRST is still relatively lightly raced in Malaysia but has already built an impressive local record with five wins from seven starts. He heads into this feature on the back of a hat-trick and continues to progress with each appearance. A son of So You Think, he should have no trouble handling the step up to 1600m, making him one of the more interesting runners in the field. This will be his toughest local test to date, but his upward profile suggests there could still be further improvement to come. The reigning Tunku Gold Cup winner FORTUNE TREE has been ultra-consistent and was last seen demolishing a Class 1 field by five lengths. However, he remains winless from four attempts over 1600m, despite finishing in the placings on three occasions, and his stamina over the mile will again come under scrutiny this weekend. His class is not in doubt, but the final stages could prove decisive. BANKER’S BOSS claimed the Three-Year-Old Championship (1600m) in July, but this represents a significant step up in class. He will have to overcome a wide draw while taking on a number of seasoned, top-class older rivals. AQUITAINE, BANKER’S HONOR, BANKER’S KINGDOM and ANJOU CROWN are closely matched on collateral form, with just 1.5 lengths separating the quartet when they met in the RM1 million Selangor Mile in July. With some changes at the weights this time, it would be no surprise to see the finishing order reversed. Group 1 winner OMNIARCH had shown signs of recapturing his early brilliance with three encouraging performances between May and July, but disappointed in his last two starts after being slow away on both occasions. If he can rediscover his best form, he could prove a value chance in this Group 1 feature. Formerly known as BRAVEHEARTS in Hong Kong, THIS TIME MY TIME managed only seventh on his Malaysian debut a fortnight ago and was found to be lame after the race. However, the step up in distance should be more to his liking, and he could add an element of intrigue to this week’s feature if he has fully recovered from that setback. ERUPTION and HEAVENLY WARRIOR have both been in excellent form, but this week’s assignment may prove a little tougher. Their relatively low ratings leave them poorly treated at the weights, making their task considerably harder against several higher-rated rivals. With proven Group 1 quality, progressive newcomers and several closely matched contenders in the line-up, the Selangor Gold Cup shapes as an intriguing contest. PLATINUM EMPEROR may hold a slight advantage under the Set Weights conditions, but there appears to be very little separating a number of his main rivals.

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United Kingdom Express Form & Race Previews (Salisbury/Newcastle) – Thursday, October...

September 30, 2026

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RACE 1: SALISBURY ANNUAL BADGEHOLDERS ‘BLUESTOCKING’ BRITISH EBF NOVICE STAKES (GBB/GBBPLUS RACE) (3) (FROM SALISBURY RACE 1) – 1609M | TIME: 20:30 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 13000 YAMANA Frankel filly out of Ville De Grace. GRAN DIA (IRE) Lope De Vega colt out of Epona Plays. HUMBLE PYLE Mehmas filly out of La Pyle. SOMERTON (IRE) Tracked leader, challenged in final 200m, finished 3rd, 1.25 lengths behind George Cross over 1600m Novice Stakes at Goodwood in August. RACE 2: ‘PYLEDRIVER’ BRITISH EBF NOVICE STAKES (GBB RACE) (DIV 1) (3) (FROM SALISBURY RACE 2) – 1402M | TIME: 21:04 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 13000 GOLD ARMY Led, ridden over 200m out, hard pressed inside final 100m, headed near finish, 2nd by 1 length to Charlemont at Kempton 1400m 2YO in September. FOREST BAY New Bay filly out of Forest Crown. METICULOUSL Y Took keen hold, midfield, ridden 600m out, finished 4th, 1.75 lengths behind Arabian Blue at Leicester 1400m 2YO Novice Stakes in September. DOES MARY KNOW Close to leaders, briefly challenged midway, outpaced last 200m, faded quickly, finished last, 7 lengths behind Nobelos at Ascot 1200m in September. RACE 3: ‘PYLEDRIVER’ BRITISH EBF NOVICE STAKES (GBB RACE) (DIV 2) (3) (FROM SALISBURY RACE 3) – 1402M | TIME: 21:39 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 13000 KAMAAL (IRE) Led early, chased leaders, contested 2nd in last 200m, faded in final 50m, finished 3rd, 2.25 lengths behind winner at Lingfield 1400m Novice Stakes in September. VULCANIST Too Darn Hot colt out of Barshiba. SHOWMASTER Showcasing colt out of Daring Day. MOON ROCK (FR) Midfield, gained ground before halfway, weakened over last 100m, finished 6th, 8 lengths behind San Jose over 1400m at Ascot in September. RACE 4: BRITISH EBF JOAN SNOW MEMORIAL CONDITIONS STAKES (GBB RACE) (2) (FROM SALISBURY RACE 4) – 1207M | TIME: 22:14 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 25000 SOCIAL SYMBOL (USA) Wore hood, slow start, held rear, ridden, gained headway over 200m, finished 3rd, 4 lengths behind Moonrise at Kempton 1200m in September. DANCE A JIG Led early, pressured 400m out, headed 200m out, finished 3rd, 2.25 lengths behind Mussab at Ayr 1000m 2YO in September. A BEAR AFF AIR (IRE) Prominent led 400m out, finished 4th, 4.5 lengths behind Night In Vegas at Doncaster 1200m 2YO Auction Stakes in September. NAPA (IRE) Slow start, behind, gained from 400m out, finished 6th, 1.75 lengths behind Harry Knows at Newmarket 1000m 2YO Handicap in September. RACE 5: SANDOWN KIA SALISBURY HANDICAP (4) (FROM SALISBURY RACE 5) – 1207M | TIME: 22:49 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 11250 GEORGE WICKHAM (IRE) Keen, tracked pace, shaken up 400m out, led early 200m, won comfortably by 4.5 lengths at Wolverhampton 1200m Novice Stakes in July. JELLYSTONE PARK Led early, pushed 400m out, finished strong, won 1200m Novice Stakes at Leicester, beating Heddon Street by 4 lengths in June. REGIONAL ROCK Wore red hood, held mid-division, checked early, ridden from 400m out, finished 4th, 3.5 lengths behind Supreme King at 1200m Handicap in August. RIVER SPEY Wore hood, held at rear, ridden 400m out, never challenged, finished 9th, 7 lengths behind winner Rhythm N Hooves over 1000m Handicap in August. RACE 6: BARBARA SNOW 60TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION HANDICAP (DIV 1) (4) (FROM SALISBURY RACE 6) – 1994M | TIME: 23:24 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 11250 BNAIDER Led 400m from start, hung right in final 200m, won decisively by 3.5 lengths at Haydock 2000m Handicap in May. DANCING TIGER (IRE) Held rear, pushed 600m out, steady progress, led 2 00m out, won comfortably at Sandown 2000m Handicap in September. MORCAR Midfield, gained headway 600m out, ridden 400m out , kept pace final 200m, finished 2nd, 6 lengths behind Cape Fear at Windsor 2200m Handicap in August. KUDOS TOO Mid-pack, pushed 400m out, faded in last 200m, finished 5th by 11 lengths to Shadow Road at Kempton 2200m Novice Stakes in August. RACE 7: BARBARA SNOW 60TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION HANDICAP (DIV 2) (4) (FROM SALISBURY RACE 7) – 1994M | TIME: 23:55 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 11250 BLUE WONDER (IRE) Led with 400m to go, edged left, won by 1.5 lengths over Platinum Prince at Goodwood 2000m Handicap in September. GET THIS IN Prominent chased winner until last 100m, finishing strong to place 2nd, 0.75 lengths behind Rogue Defence at Lingfield 1600m Maiden Stakes in April. WUOOD Led early, mid-division, weakened 200m out, finished 5th, 2.25 lengths behind Elan D’or in 1600m Handicap at Kempton in September. KIMEKO GLORY Prominent led after 400m, ridden over 400m out, kept on well, finished 3rd, 0.5 lengths behind winner at Sandown 1600m Handicap in September. RACE 8: FREE TIPS DAILY ON ATTHERACES.COM EBF MAIDEN STAKES (GBB/GBBPLUS RACE) (3) (FROM NEWCASTLE RACE 2) – 1614M | TIME: 00:30 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 13000 NIGHT OF GOLD Held up at rear, urged 400m out, improved 200m out , stayed on, finished 3rd, 7 lengths behind Market Leader over 1400m Novice Stakes in August. SAINT OF SEVILLE Wore hood, raced 3rd, no impression after 400m, weakened to finish 5th, 5 lengths behind Chym bulak at Sandown 1600m 2YO Maiden in September. RING OF MUSIC (IRE) Minzaal colt out of Miss Azeza. KING KENNY (IRE) Mid-division, ridden 600m out, soon beaten, finished 10th, 10 lengths behind Mezzo Forte at York 1400m 2YO Novice Stakes in September. RACE 9: FREE RACE REPLAYS ON ATTHERACES.COM NURSERY (4) (FROM NEWCASTLE RACE 3) – 1006M | TIME: 01:00 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 10000 BLAKE’S MONARCH (IRE) Made all, won comfortably at Redcar 1000m 2YO Novice Stakes, beating Cyberspace by 2 lengths in September. NOT MY TYPE Wore earplugs, prominent, chased leaders final 200m, kept on, finished 5th, 1.75 lengths behind Harry Knows at Newmarket 1000m 2YO Handicap in September. HAVANA LIGHTNING Slow start, held at rear, crowded from 600m out, stayed on last 200m, finished 6th, 6 lengths behind Angels Lane at Newbury 1000m in August. BILL THE BULL (IRE) Held up at rear, gained ground inside final 200m, finished 6th, 3.5 lengths behind Eighth Immortal at Yarmouth 1200m Handicap in September. RACE 10: DOWNLOAD THE RACECOURSE APP RACEDAY READY HANDICAP (6) (FROM NEWCASTLE RACE 4) – 1614M | TIME: 01:30 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 6200 DALAMARA Challenged leader, pressed 600m out, briefly led 400m out, finished 3rd, 1.5 lengths behind Rugby Union at Newcastle 2000m Handicap in September. TRULY SPECIAL Led early, chased leaders, challenged near 200m, led inside final 200m, won at Carlisle 1400m 3YO Handicap, beating Viviana by neck in August. SUNTINO LADY Midfield, weakened 200m out, finished 6th, 8 lengths behind Al Jolson at Redcar 1600m Maiden Stakes in September. EXOTIC BABY Wore red hood, rear mid-division, pushed halfway, finished last by 6 lengths at Southwell 1400m Handicap in September. RACE 11: DOWNLOAD THE RACEDAY READY APP FILLIES’ HANDICAP (4) (FROM NEWCASTLE RACE 5) – 1207M | TIME: 02:00 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 10000 LADY KODIAC (IRE) Prominent, pushed 400m out, led 200m out, ridden, won 1200m Fillies Handicap by 0.5 lengths at Newcastle in September. VANILLA SKIES In touch, pushed 400m out, outpaced 200m out, kept on inside final 200m, finished 3rd, 1.75 lengths behind winner Allegrino at Sandown 1400m Handicap in September. TAROT Soon raced 2nd, lost position 400m out, dropped to 4th, finished 4th, 2.25 lengths behind Space Bear at Yarmouth 1200m Fillies Handicap in September. D FLAWLESS (IRE) Slow start and held back, ridden over 400m out, steady progress, finished 3rd, 1.5 lengths behind winner at 1200m Handicap in July . RACE 12: GET RACEDAY READY HANDICAP (5) (FROM NEWCASTLE RACE 6) – 1422M | TIME: 02:30 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 7600 ESPANITA (IRE) In touch mid-division, improved 400m out, switched right, gained 2nd, narrowly held, finished 2nd by a head at Wolverhampton 1800m Handicap in September. EGOTISTICAL Stayed close, hung right 400m out, faded 200m out, finished 4th, 2.25 lengths behind Remi Mae at Kempton 1200m Fillies Handicap in September. IF I COULD DREAM Led early, soon headed; prominent 400m out, kept pace, finished 3rd, 3.5 lengths behind Suggy over 1800m Handicap in July. KILFRUSH DESERT (IRE) Slow start, stayed back, improved modestly in final 200m, finished 8th, 5 lengths behind Annie Edson Taylor at Hamilton 1200m Handicap in September. RACE 13: FREE DIGITAL RACECARD AT RACEDAY-READY.COM HANDICAP (6) (FROM NEWCASTLE RACE 7) – 1006M | TIME: 03:00 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 6200 SERGEANT MAYER (IRE) Tracked leaders closely, took lead inside last 200m, held finish well, won 1000m Handicap at Redcar by 1.25 lengths in September. DC COGENT Prominent challenged 400m out, stayed close final 200m, finished 2nd by 0.75 lengths to Hurt You Never at Redcar 1000m Handicap in September. MAYFL YER Slow start, held rear, gained 3rd inside final 200m, finished 3rd, 1.5 len gths behind Houndhill at Newcastle 1000m Handicap in July. BLUE FORCE (IRE) Tracked mid-field, ridden over 400m out, faded final 100m, finished 4th, 2.75 lengths behind Azuinthe jungle at Newcastle 1000m Handicap in September. RACE 14: FOLLOW ATTHERACES ON X HANDICAP (6) (FROM NEWCASTLE RACE 8) – 1614M | TIME: 03:30 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 6200 LITTLE TED Led until 800m out, faced tight space at 400m, led at 200m, won easily by 2.75 lengths at Hamilton 1600m Handicap in September. FALCON NINE Prominent pressed leader strongly over final 200m, hampered near finish, ran on but held, finished 2nd by 0.75 lengths at 2000m in September. JUST TYPICAL Wore hood, raced near side, prominent, ridden over 400m out, weakened ins ide final 200m, finished 8th, 11 lengths behind Cosmos Raj at Redcar 1600m Handicap in September. EVE’S BOY Midfield, pushed 400m out, no threat, finished 5th , 12 lengths behind Empirestateofmind at Ayr 1600m Handicap in September.

France Express Form & Race Previews (Argentan) – Thursday, October 1

September 30, 2026

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RACE 1: PRIX CADOUDAL STAKES (3YO) (FROM ARGENTAN RACE 1) – 2500M | TIME: 18:23 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16000 NAYONS PEUR DERIEN (FR) Finished fourth in a Group 3 AQPS at Craon over 2400m on 6 September. Has produced two pleasing results and should do well here. NOIRCI (FR) Debut winner in a Condition at Senonnes-Pouance over 2200m on 31 July. Should be a big player in this contest. NEELA (FR) Runner-up in a Condition at Vichy over 2400m on 24 May. Capable of being a strong competitor and has a place chance. NON NEGOCIABLE (FR) Dam was a maiden over jumps and this individual may be headed for a new discipline. Capable of improvement to have a say. RACE 2: PRIX DE LONGCHAMP CLAIMING STAKES (3YO+) (FROM ARGENTAN RACE 2) – 1300M | TIME: 18:55 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15400 LIKE LINDY (USA) Finished fourth in a Claimer at Chantilly over 1200m on 14 September. Will be a strong contender in this. ROSAPENNA (FR) Came home ninth in Class 2 at Chantilly over 1600m on 14 September. Is better than last run and should be competitive. CREW DRAGON (FR) Finished third in a Claimer at Fontainebleau over 1400m on 20 September. Is capable of running into the minor places. CROWDFUNDING (FR) Runner-up in a Claimer at Fontainebleau over 1400m on 20 September. Has good form and can make the frame. RACE 3: PRIX PHILIPPE DE BOURGOING MAIDEN STAKES (3YO) (FROM ARGENTAN RACE 3) – 2900M | TIME: 19:27 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15600 ALLEZ FRERES (FR) Excellent runner-up in a Maiden at Compiegne over 2800m on 15 September. Showing promise and should find the winners enclosure. ADVENTURA (FR) Finished fourth in a Limited Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2400m on 11 September. Will be right here at the finish. LET’S DREAM (GER) Came home fourth at Magdeburg, Germany over 2000m on 12 September. Two promising showings and looks ready to challenge. NOUS Y VOILA (FR) Finished fourth in a Condition at Durtal over 2200m on 22 March. Coming off a long break and can go close if fit enough. RACE 4: PRIX D’ECOUCHE CLAIMING STAKES (2YO) (FROM ARGENTAN RACE 4) – 1900M | TIME: 20:12 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 14400 LUCKY LOCO Threatening to win and was runner up in a Claimer at Toulouse over 1400m on 23 September. Can close it out this time. LES COSMIQUES (FR) Successful last time out in a Claimer at Dieppe over 1800m on 17 September. Capable of making this a repeat affair. LADY DANAE (FR) Finished sixth in a Claimer at Dieppe over 1800m on 17 September. Can be one to watch out for the minor money. CERERE (FR) Unplaced in a Maiden at Saint-Cloud over 2000m on 7 September. Can show improvement to earn a cheque. RACE 5: PRIX ELISABETH MUSSAT HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM ARGENTAN RACE 5) – 1900M | TIME: 20:47 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300 JONIN A runner-up in a Class 3 Handicap at Compiegne over 1600m on 28 July. Can go one place better at this distance. AURORA BOREALIS (FR) Returned to form when a runner-up in a Class 3 Handicap at Chantilly over 1600m on 14 September. Can get involved with the finish once again. MAIZIERES (FR) Came home fifth in a Class 4 at Deauville over 1800m on 1 September. Better on the grass and has claims. LISEO (IRE) Finished fifth in a Class 3 Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2000m on 7 September. Distance suits and is not out of it. RACE 6: PRIX WINGS OF EAGLE HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM ARGENTAN RACE 6) – 1900M | TIME: 21:22 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 14400 ESTELLA MOBRAY (IRE) Outclassed the opposition in a Class 3 Handicap at Clairefontaine over 1800m on 29 August. Carries a penalty but can double up. GOLDEN RIVER (FR) Successful in a Class 4 Handicap at Senonnes-Pouance over 2000m on 19 September. Carries a penalty but is capable of scoring again. HEY RISE UP (FR) Finished fourth in a Class 4 Condition at Landivisiau over 2100m on 20 September. Can be a lively danger on Handicap debut. MEARAS STYLE (FR) Finished fifth in a Class 4 Handicap at Vichy over 2000m on 21 September. Not disgraced that day and can make the frame. RACE 7: PRIX BENJAMIN BOUTIN HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM ARGENTAN RACE 7) – 1900M | TIME: 21:57 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 13000 RUE DE VOLGA (FR) In good form and finished third at Waregem in a Handicap over 2600m on 1 September. Can get into the mix of things once again. TOSCANE TEMPLE (FR) Finished eighth in a Class 4 Handicap at Lion-d Angers over 2000m on 2 August. Did better before that and is capable of earning some money. LHASA (IRE) Successful in a Class 4 Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2000m on 7 September. Carries a penalty but can follow up. HIGHFIELD HEIRESS (FR) Finished sixth in a Class 4 Handicap at Clairefontaine over 1800m on 29 August. Successful before that and is not out of it.

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