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.
British Champions Day – What To Expect
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
Officials at ParisLongchamp say they are expecting “good to soft” ground for the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.
An unusually dry spell has offered the promise of much quicker conditions than can usually be expected for the European middle-distance showpiece.
Giving an update in a statement on Saturday afternoon, France Galop said: “Conditions are evolving, but the weather has remained unusually dry for this time of year, with no rain since September 8, the day after the Qatar Arc trials.
“As of Saturday, the forecast is for light showers on Monday followed by heavier rain overnight from Wednesday into Thursday, with further showers possible during the day on Thursday.
“On Friday the going at ParisLongchamp was good to soft (3.3). The track was watered on Friday evening to maintain the going at good (3.2) through to Monday, when showers are expected.
“Further watering may be carried out in the middle of next week, depending on the weather.
“Charles de Cordon (clerk of the course) and his team are expecting the going to be good to soft for the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe weekend.”
By Press Association Sport Reporters
Weekend Racing Review
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
Race 9 – 10 NUCLEOZOR
He has taken some time to find his form in Hong Kong but has shown encouraging improvement in his past two starts. After charging home strongly to finish fifth two starts ago, he made a mid-race move and stuck on fairly for fourth over 2000m last time out.
Having trialled well ahead of his return, he appears well weighted and capable of making an immediate impact first-up.
Race 11 – 6 CIRCUIT CHAMPION
This lightly raced five-year-old has plenty of ability, but little has gone his way in his past two starts. Drawn wide on both occasions, he was crowded early before finishing a luckless third two starts ago, then endured a wide run that compromised his chances last time out.
Stripping fitter second-up, he looks capable of making amends with better luck in running.
Sectional Stars
Race 3 – 2 DOUBLE BINGO
After his last start, the trainer noted that he had settled further back than intended, yet he still made significant late ground, recording the fastest final sectional to finish fifth, only two lengths from the winner. With his recent form remaining consistent, he shapes as a strong contender this week.
Race 5 – 6 BRIGHT MORTAR
He caught the eye when flashing home late to finish second over 1200m on turf first-up two weeks ago, posting the fastest final sectional in 22.26 seconds. The switch back to the AWT, where his sole career win came, should suit him even better, and he can make his presence felt late.
The Golden Rose, battle for Australia’s best three-year-old
This Saturday’s card at Rosehill is shaping up as one of the most open and hotly contested Golden Roses in recent memory and it’s just the headline act in a stacked afternoon of Group racing.
The one to beat in the Group 1 Golden Rose is Golden Slipper winner Guest House, who has well and truly shaken off the “Golden Slipper curse” with an impressive rails-hugging win in the Group 3 San Domenico Stakes on his return. He steps up to 1400m for the first time on Saturday in a race that will go a long way to settling the debate over this year’s premier three-year-old. He’ll need to hold off fellow Group 1 winner Campione D’Italia, already proven at the distance, and master trainer Chris Waller’s well-stocked hand of Tron Bolt, Stormy Marco (Craig Williams), Central Europe and St Gotthard (James McDonald). It’s a genuinely open renewal which is hard to split.
The World Pool is live across the full ten-race program including the HKJC Shannon Stakes. Private Eye is no stranger to big-race day success, but Skyhook arrives on the back of back-to-back wins and looms as a serious danger. The fillies and mares get their moment in the Golden Pendant, where Lazzura is poised for another victory. A strong first-up finish and a map that sees her sitting closer to the speed, paired with James McDonald back in the saddle for Chris Waller, make her one to watch closely.
Saturday at Rosehill decides who’s really the best three-year-old in the country right now, on a card packed with Group-class action from start to finish. Spring is in the air, the form is red-hot, and this is one meeting you won’t want to miss.
Four international stars to join Hong Kong’s world-class jockey ranks through...
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.
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.”
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
Jet Force can stake his claim
Hollywoodbets Durbanville is packed with quality racing this Saturday, highlighted by the Grade 3 Matchem Stakes, Grade 3 Diana Stakes and Listed Settlers Trophy.
The Matchem Stakes over 1400m brings together two exciting performers from last season. Jet Force progressed impressively, winning the Grade 2 Post Merchants before finishing second to the country’s highest-rated horse, Buffalo Storm Cody, in the Grade 1 Mercury Sprint. Grant van Niekerk takes the ride for trainer Des McLachlan.
Legal Counsel was desperately unlucky not to land a Grade 1 last season. He finished a close second to See It Again in the Cape Town Met before going even closer when Questioning narrowly denied him in the Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge. Gavin Lerena was originally booked but fractured his foot on Tuesday, so a replacement rider will be confirmed. Over 1400m at Durbanville, Jet Force could have the advantage, but Legal Counsel is unlikely to surrender easily.
Sugar Mountain was expected to retire after his previous start, but his impressive victory has earned him another chance at graded success. Candice Bass has guided him to 12 wins, with Aldo Domeyer aboard.
The Diana Stakes, also over 1400m, features Equus Champion Double Grand Slam. She has won twice in four starts at Durbanville and should benefit from a recent gallop. Keukenhof is improving and could emerge as a serious contender after showing good form in KwaZulu-Natal. Craig Zackey rides for Dean Kannemeyer.
The Listed Settlers Trophy over 2000m could reveal some useful future contenders. Justin Snaith saddles Miami Summer and Prairie Dawn, with Miami Summer particularly interesting after winning two of his three starts since returning from a break.
Several races earlier on the card also feature promising runners. Sukhoi should improve on his debut fourth behind Ulez Camera and could prove difficult to beat in his next outing. Bart Nel was unlucky last time after encountering traffic and now steps up to 1400m, which could suit him perfectly.
In Race 3, First Bloom showed plenty of promise when finishing second on debut. Much interest will surround R3.25-million yearling Getorix Princess, a daughter of champion sire Vercingetorix and Grade 1 winner Zarina, who makes her debut for Dean Kannemeyer.
Lyrical Gangster arrives in strong form after two consecutive victories and faces his toughest test yet over 1250m. A win could put him on the path towards feature-race company.
In Race 8, highly regarded filly Over My Shoulder faces a tricky draw from gate 10 but could strengthen her credentials for bigger races later in the season.
Axis Power rounds off the preview in Race 9. He faded late last time but receives a 1kg pull in the weights and should be competitive if producing his best.
Demuro Takes Up Japan’s Arc Challenge With Admire Terra
Japan has spent decades trying to win the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. This year, its challenge includes a rider who already knows how to win it.
Cristian Demuro will partner Admire Terra in the Group 1 contest over 2400m at ParisLongchamp on Sunday, October 4. The Italian jockey has won the Arc twice, aboard Sottsass in 2020 and Ace Impact in 2023, and took his first ride on the Japanese contender during a racecourse gallop on Tuesday.
Admire Terra covered around a mile in the workout and quickened along the home straight. Demuro was pleased with how the five-year-old balanced himself around ParisLongchamp, an encouraging first look at a course that can be demanding for visiting horses. A gallop cannot settle the question of how he will perform in the Arc, but it gave horse and rider a chance to learn about each other before race day.
Trained by Yasuo Tomomichi, Admire Terra brings proven stamina to France. The son of Rey de Oro won the Group 2 Hanshin Daishoten over 3000m in March and finished a close third in the Group 1 Tenno Sho (Spring) over 3200m in May. His most recent run, a ninth in the Sapporo Kinen over 2000m in August, leaves him with form to improve upon. The Arc’s longer trip may offer a better test of his strengths.
Demuro’s booking gives the Japanese team valuable local experience. He is the reigning French champion jockey and has handled two very different Arc winners: Sottsass prevailed on testing ground, while Ace Impact produced a powerful late run in 2023. His knowledge of ParisLongchamp could matter as much as Tuesday’s positive workout once the draw, pace and ground come into play.
Japan has come agonisingly close before. El Condor Pasa finished second in 1999, Nakayama Festa repeated that placing in 2010, and Orfevre was runner-up in both 2012 and 2013. Those four near misses have kept the country’s pursuit of the Arc alive, even as its horses have won major races across the rest of the world.
Admire Terra is not Japan’s only hope this year. Meisho Tabaru also galloped at ParisLongchamp on Tuesday and is set to be ridden by Yutaka Take. The pair give Japan two contrasting chances, with Admire Terra’s stamina and Demuro’s course knowledge at the heart of one campaign.
There is still much to prove against Europe’s leading middle-distance horses. Yet Admire Terra has now seen the track, his rider likes how he handled it, and the team can turn its attention to the final stages of preparation. For Japan, the aim remains the same: to turn years of near misses into a first Arc victory. By Scott Bailey
Middle Park Stakes Sets Up Royal Ascot Rematches
Newmarket’s Group 1 Tattersalls Middle Park Stakes (1200m) on Saturday, September 26, brings together several of the season’s leading juvenile colts, with Great Barrier Reef looking to return to winning form after his first defeat.
Aidan O’Brien’s colt won his first three starts, including the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot, before being caught late by Push The Boat Out in the Group 3 Round Tower Stakes at the Curragh. The margin was only a neck, and the pair could meet again on Newmarket’s Rowley Mile.
Push The Boat Out has made rapid progress for Michael O’Callaghan. He won on debut at the Curragh and stepped straight into Group company to beat a proven Royal Ascot winner. Saturday would be his first attempt at Group 1 level, with another victory confirming him among the best sprinting colts of his generation.
O’Brien also has Marco Polo, Confucius, Man’s Best Friend and Carry The Flag among his options. Carry The Flag ran a much better race when second in the Prix Morny at Deauville, while Great Barrier Reef gives the Ballydoyle team an established six-furlong performer at the head of its challenge.
His son Joseph has left Folsom Blues in the race after the colt swept clear to win the Group 1 National Stakes over seven furlongs at the Curragh. Whether he returns to six furlongs is still uncertain, with the Dewhurst Stakes over seven furlongs also under consideration. His decision could have a major bearing on the strength of Saturday’s field.
The home challenge includes the unbeaten Inner City Blues, who has not raced since winning the July Stakes at Newmarket. Charlie Appleby has given the colt time between races and will now test him against deeper opposition on the Rowley Mile.
Orthodox also returns with something to prove. Clive Cox’s colt produced a striking performance to win the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot but finished sixth on testing ground in the Prix Morny. A sounder surface at Newmarket could give him the chance to show that Ascot form again.
Force Noir is a further contender after Amo Racing paid a £20,000 supplementary fee to add him to the race. Trained by Robson de Aguiar, he won at Dundalk last week, although this represents a substantial rise in class. The final declarations will establish which of the remaining colts take their place.
First run in 1866, the Middle Park Stakes remains one of Britain’s major tests of two-year-old speed. Recent winners include Vandeek in 2023, Shadow Of Light in 2024 and Wise Approach last year. Its position alongside the Cheveley Park Stakes on the final day of Newmarket’s Cambridgeshire meeting gives racing fans two Group 1 contests over the same straight six furlongs.
For Great Barrier Reef, Saturday offers a chance to answer his Curragh defeat. For Push The Boat Out, it is an opportunity to show that result was the start of something bigger. And if Folsom Blues joins them, the Middle Park could become one of the strongest juvenile races of the autumn.
By Scott Bailey
Cheveley Park Clash Could Reveal Newmarket’s Next Star
The Group 1 Tattersalls Sceptre Sessions Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket on Saturday is shaping as a showdown between three of the season’s best two-year-old fillies.
Senorita Bonita, Sun Goddess and Libertango are among eight fillies confirmed for the £275,000 race. Their form is closely linked, but each has added a significant victory since they last met.
Senorita Bonita has won three of four starts for Simon and Ed Crisford. After finishing behind Victorious in the Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot, she beat Libertango in the Duchess of Cambridge Stakes on Newmarket’s July Course. She then defeated the colts in the Group 1 Prix Morny at Deauville.
Sun Goddess was beaten by Libertango in the Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot but has won her four subsequent races for Aidan O’Brien. Her rise includes Group 1 victories in the Phoenix Stakes and Moyglare Stud Stakes, as well as a runaway success in a valuable sales race at York.
Libertango arrives with unfinished business against both rivals. George Boughey’s filly beat Sun Goddess in the Albany before finding Senorita Bonita too strong at Newmarket. She returned to winning form in the Lowther Stakes at York and now seeks her first Group 1 victory.
Joseph O’Brien could have two runners capable of troubling the leading trio. Star Of State was second to Libertango in the Lowther before winning a valuable prize over Irish Champions Weekend, while Alwaysanangel finished third in the Duchess of Cambridge and has since won at Listed level. Snowing, Moonrise and Controlla complete the field at the confirmation stage.
Run over six furlongs down Newmarket’s Rowley Mile straight, the Cheveley Park Stakes has been part of the racing calendar since 1899, when Lutetia won its first running. It is restricted to two-year-old fillies and shares the final day of the Cambridgeshire meeting with the Middle Park Stakes, the Group 1 sprint for juvenile colts. The race takes its name from the nearby Cheveley Park estate, home to the renowned stud.
Its roll of honour shows how much a victory here can mean beyond a filly’s first season. Pretty Polly won in 1903 before becoming one of racing’s great champions. Special Duty went on to win both the English and French 1000 Guineas, while Alcohol Free followed her 2020 Cheveley Park victory with success in the Coronation Stakes.
More recently, Lake Victoria added the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf and Irish 1000 Guineas to a career that included her 2024 Newmarket win. Last year’s winner, True Love, beat Havana Anna and Royal Fixation before returning to the Rowley Mile to win the 2026 1000 Guineas.
Aidan O’Brien has trained a record six Cheveley Park winners, all within the last ten editions. Sun Goddess can give him a seventh on Saturday, though Senorita Bonita and Libertango bring strong claims of their own. Their earlier meetings have produced two different winners; Newmarket now offers the chance for one filly to take command of the division.
By Scott Bailey
Viking Leader may have too much class
Michael Roberts will have bigger fish to fry with Viking Leader as the season progresses, but he can make his seasonal debut a winning one when he lines up in the Middle Stakes, which kicks off the Pick 6 on the turf at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Friday evening.
Viking Leader surprised in the Gr3 Gatecrasher Stakes, starting at 40-1 and beating subsequent Gr1 runner-up Kazenoyoni. Although he has not raced since June, Roberts has booked 2.5kg-claiming apprentice Divesh Ramkhalawon and the gelding is the class act. Kelin Karoo has been consistent since arriving in KZN and should be competitive, while Nordic Chief is suited by the course and distance. Claw has been improving and was narrowly beaten last time.
The fourth race is a competitive handicap. Banff has not been far back in two starts for his new stable and now takes on slightly weaker opposition. Best Of All is better than his latest effort and remains lightly raced, while Magic Surprise was finishing strongly last time and gets the best of the draw. Mpaka is in excellent form and has won over course and distance, although he is rising in the handicap.
In the opener, One Pepper was scratched last Monday after a rain-interrupted preparation. He was unlucky last time and can make amends. Major League improved with his second run and should benefit from the extra distance. Good Omen is struggling to win his maiden but remains competitive and could finally get his chance with a claiming apprentice aboard.
In the first Pick 6 leg, Blue Lagoon made a promising local debut over a shorter trip and has solid Cape form. Greek Heritage won well second time out and looks progressive, while Thought Control bids for a hat-trick despite a five-point handicap rise. The 4kg claim of Elrico Sesingi could help. Show Girl, lightly raced and with two runs back from a break, is another for the exotics.
The fifth is another tricky handicap. Red Dawn makes his local debut with useful Cape form and could be well handicapped with the blinkers back on. Twocantango should appreciate returning to the turf, while Heaven’s Will has a light weight and a favourable draw.
The sixth is wide open. Rahhabba has been consistent in KZN and has won over this distance. Kubu was close behind her when they last met and should be competitive again. Miss Twinkle and Swiatek also warrant inclusion.
In the seventh, Next Of Kin won well over course and distance last time and has only a five-point rise. Red Mountain is improving, while front-runner Gardener’s Pride could be dangerous if allowed to dictate.
Finally, Tunguska can follow up despite the wide draw. Day Two has been in good form and was close to Tunguska over this course and distance previously. No Pressure has won his last two on the poly but faces a handicap rise. Mike’s Mazarin could improve over the longer trip.
Bay City Roller’s Arc Bid Hinges on Paris Ground
Bay City Roller remains on course for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, but trainer George Scott is prepared to switch to the Champion Stakes at Ascot if conditions at ParisLongchamp do not suit.
The four-year-old has established himself among Europe’s leading middle-distance horses. A Group 1 winner in Germany last year, he added the Coronation Cup at Epsom in June with a decisive performance on soft ground. He was last seen finishing second to defending Arc champion Daryz in the Prix Foy.
Scott’s first choice is a return to Paris for the Arc on October 4, where Bay City Roller could meet Daryz again. The decision will rest on the weather. Scott wants ground softened by rain and is reluctant to run if the course needs watering.
A move to the Champion Stakes on October 17 would give Bay City Roller another major autumn target, with the Breeders’ Cup also under consideration. Scott has left open the possibility of running at both ParisLongchamp and Ascot if conditions allow, pointing to the horse’s ability to handle a busy campaign last season.
Bay City Roller could lead a sizeable Scott team at the Arc meeting. Caballo De Mar is being aimed at the Prix du Cadran, while Wimbledon Hawkeye is set for the Prix Dollar. Ridari has the Prix Daniel Wildenstein and Prix Dollar among his options.
Commander’s Intent and Command The Stars could contest handicaps across the two days. Rain would also bring the Prix de l’Abbaye into play for Poatan and the Prix de la Forêt for Forty Years On, although Ascot may prove the more suitable destination for both.
For Bay City Roller, the priority is clear: Scott is ready for another crack at Daryz, provided Paris delivers the ground his horse needs. By Scott Bailey
Japan Express Form (Funabashi/Mombetsu) – Wednesday, September 30
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DECALOGUE (USA) Held up at rear, pushed 400m out, strong finish in last 200m, won by neck over Berkshire Boom. PANGBOURNE Raced mid-pack, switched left over last 200m, made late headway, finished 3rd, 3.5 lengths behind winner Albertini Star over 1800m Han dicap. IT’S LIFE Held up, ridden 400m out, no impression, finished 5th, 5 lengths behind Crimson Road at Brighton 1600 m 400m Handicap 0-65, Aug. SHADY BAY (IRE) Led early, prominent until 400m out, weakened in final 200m, finished 7t h, 4 lengths behind Kokoluna at 1800m Handicap in Aug.
COSMO BROWN (IRE) Held up behind leaders, chased 400m out, finished strong but 4.5 lengths second to Madjid over 2400m. SOCIETY GIRL Led, pressed 400m out, headed 200m out, faded, fin ished 3rd, 2.5 lengths behind Traveling Man at Newmarket 2400m Handicap in Aug. MOAB (IRE) Held up rear, improved over 400m, ridden past 200m , stayed on, finished 3rd, 4.5 lengths behind winner, Salisbury 1,600m + 1,200m Handicap in Aug. BELLE OF KT Foggy visibility, raced prominently, weakened over final 200m, finished 7 lengths behind Boilermaker at 2200 m Handicap.
BUCKLAND BELLE Tracked midfield, improved 400m out, led 200m out, finished strongly, second by 0.5 length to Horwich over 1600m at Beverley Handicap. AMARACHI (IRE) Mid-field, wide, ridden 400m out, strong finishfr om 200m, finished 2nd, 1.75 lengths behind R P McMurphy at Wolverhampton 1800m Handicap. FIZZY BEAR (IRE) Led, pressed until 200m out, headed last 100m, lost second narrowly, finished 3rd, 1.5 lengths behind winner at Epsom Downs 1600m Handicap. RATING (IRE) In fog, tracked leaders, pushed last 400m, stayed third, finished 4.5 lengths behind winner at 1600m Handicap.
DIVIDE AND CONQUER (IRE) Slow start, stayed rear mid-pack, pushed over 600m , rode past 400m, second past 200m, pressed winner last 100m, finished 2nd by neck. POLITICAL RESIDENT New Bay colt out of Fly The Flag. NEXT BEST New Bay filly out of Talent. AL QAYED (IRE) Prominent finished 3rd, 4 lengths behind Quicken Away at Goodwood 1600m 2yo Novice Stakes over 2f out.
SOUTH SHORE Wore hood, led with 400m to go, won 1000m Handicap at Sandown in Aug, beating Maharajas Express by 0.75 lengths. MAHARAJAS EXPRESS Held up, pushed, moved up over 200m out, riddenth ird at 200m, challenged final 100m, led close, won by neck . ALONDRA Held up at rear, challenged 400m out, led insidef inal 200m, won at Doncaster 1000m Fillies Handicap beating Eternal Sunshine by neck. TOOLATETONEGOTIATE Slow start, held rear, outpaced till 400m out, rallied past 200 m, finished 2nd, 1.25 lengths behind winner at Ling field 1000m Handicap.
DEVON ANGEL Soon raced second, lost position briefly after 400 m, regained second, stayed on but finished 1.5 lengths behind winner at Windsor 1200m Handicap. PAST PASSION Tracked leaders early, pushed after halfway, chased leaders at 200m, kept on, finished third, 2.25 lengths behind winner at Windsor 1200m 2yo Handicap. SNOW ON THE BEACH Held up at rear, some progress inside final 200m, never dangerous, finished 7th, 8 lengths behind Sierra Belle at Kempton 1200m Novice Stakes. POLLY THE SNIPER Prominent, weakened after 400m, finished 6th, 8 lengths behind Crowned over 1200m 2YO Handicap at S outhwell.
DISTANT RUMBLE Wore hood, raced mid-division, challenged 400m out , led 200m out, won comfortably by 4.5 lengths in 1200m Windsor Handicap. CONTROL ROOM Led early, challenged 400m out, overtaken 200m out , finished strong, dropped whip last 100m, held 2nd b y 1.25 lengths at Sandown 1000m Handicap. LEGENDSOFTHELAND (IRE) Midfield, improved over 400m out, chased leader in last 200m, finished 2nd by 0.5 lengths at Bath 120 0m Handicap. RUMBLE RUBY Slow start, held at rear, ridden 400m out, slight headway in last 200m, finished 7th, 8 lengths behind winner at Kempton 1200m Handicap.
GOLD STAR GAZING (IRE) Raced second, lost one place at 200m, rallied at final 200m, finished second, 2 lengths behind Storm Force at Lingfield 1200m Nov ice Stakes. SOFT LANDING Too Darn Hot filly out of Snowstar. ARABIAN SUMMER (IRE) Tracked inside, ridden 200m out, maintained pace, finished 6th, 3.5 lengths behind Jettie’s Run at Kempton 1200m in Oct ’24. BATTLEFIELD BOY (FR) Promising return, finished 3rd over 1600m; expected to improve with fitness.
DISTILLATION (FR) Led throughout, dominated over final 400m, won Wol verhampton 1400m Handicap by 8 lengths from Ndoto. DARK MANDATE Held position, pushed 400m out, improved 200m, wen tsecond last 100m, kept on, finished 2nd, 1.75 lengths behind Quick Qu asar at Lingfield 1400m Handicap. DEADLINE (FR) Wore hood, held rear, ridden 400m out, steady progress over 200m, drifted left, finished fifth, 4 lengths behind Court Drive at Yarmouth 1200m Handicap in Aug. SUP OF RED (IRE) Slow start, stayed behind, no response from 400m o ut, always outpaced, finished last, 11 lengths behind winner at 1600m Ha ndicap.
URUMITA (IRE) Prominent weakened 200m before finish, placed 5th, 12 lengths behind Instant Force at Windsor 1000m 2yo Maiden. OXBRIDGE (IRE) Blue Point colt out of Great Dame. NIGHTBLOOM (IRE) Soon pressed leader, weakened inside final 200m, finished 6th, 4 .5 lengths behind Not My Type at Sandown 1000m Novi ce Stakes in Jul. BLACK TREASURE (FR) Always in rear, finished last, 13 lengths behind Find Your Fire in 1200m Novice Stakes at Wolverhampton.
METHGAL (IRE) Always led from wide draw, quickened clear overla st 200m, won 1200m Handicap at Kempton by 2.5 lengths over Generous Rascal. RYE Tracked mid-division, advanced over 200m, rallied strongly to win by head at Wolverhampton 1200m Handicap 0-60. COSMIC CLARETS (IRE) Held up, shifted left final bend, closed over last 200m, finished 2nd, 1 length behind Nzuri at Wolver hampton 1200m Handicap. GO LOCKERS GO Wore hood, missed break, stayed last, finished 13 lengths behind Watc hdog over 1200m Handicap at Lingfield.
NOTABLE CHARM Veered right from stalls, held back early, movedup after 400m, switched right 200m out, finished 0.75 lengths second. LILYKOY Missed break, raced third, led 600m, headed 200m, faded last 200m, finished 3rd, 8 lengths behind winner at Newcastle 3200m Han dicap. BILLY BATHGATE Steadied start, rear, ridden 400m out, never competitive, finished last 6 lengths behind S hopaholic over 3200m Handicap at Wolverhampton. ECHO VALLEY Chased leaders, blocked 400m out, kept pace from 20 0m out, finished 4th, 8 lengths behind Saxophonic a t Wolverhampton 2800m Handicap.
EQUION Midfield, challenged from 400m out, led near 200m, won narrowly by head at Ffos Las 1600m Handicap. KEV Midfield, pushed 600m out, steady progress 400m ou t, second 200m out, no chance final 200m, stayed on, finished second, 4.5 lengths behind winner at Bath 1800m Handicap. OFFIAH’S BOY Prominent, weakened quickly after 600m, finished well behind Amalou at Windsor 1600m + 600m Handicap 0-55. CY TWOMBLY (IRE) Stayed near mid- division, finished 8th, 2.75 lengths behind King Sh arja over 1600m Handicap at Southwell.
AFRICAN SPIRIT (IRE) Chased leaders, pushed 400m out, took second, faded in final 200m, finished 3rd, 5 lengths behind Federal Envoy at 1400m Handicap. DUMFRIES Held up at rear, moved center 400m out, pushed ins ide final 200m, finished third, 3 lengths behind winner at Beverley 1600m Handicap. BOOK OF LIFE Slow start, keen racing, blocked 400m out, finished fourth, 4 lengths behind King Sharja over 1600m Handicap at Musselburgh. FIRST ENCOUNTER Midfield, urged 400m out, finished 8th, 9 lengths behind River Wharfe in 1600m Classified Stakes at B righton in Aug.
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France Express Form & Race Previews (Marseille-Borely/ Chantilly) – Tuesday, September...
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KAPETANIOS (FR) Unplaced in a Class 4 Handicap at Lyon-Parilly ove r 2,000m on 8 September. Has a winning chance in a very open race. SUN SONG (FR) Came home 4th in a Class 4 Handicap at Lyon-Parilly over 2,000m on 8 September. In good shape and should be right there at the finish. TIBERIANA (FR) Unplaced in a Class 4 Handicap at Lyon-Parilly over 1,600m on 15 September. Capableo fdoing better and can contest the finish. BLANC BLEU (FR) Finished 10th in a Class 4 at Lyon-Parilly over 1,600m on 2 September. Capable of doing better and might maket he frame.
MARIE DE PRUSSE (IRE) In very good form and was runner-up in a Class 4 H andicap at Vichy over 2,400m on 22 September. Can go one place better. SOUPIR In good form and finished 3rd in a Class 4 Conditi ons race at Hyeres over 2,500m on 6 September. Should fight out the finish. KINGORI (USA) Came home 6th in a Class 4 Handicap at Vichy over 2,400m on 22 September. Clearly capable of doing better and is not out of it. EXCELSIOR (FR) Came home 4th in a Class 4 at Hyeres over 2,500m on 19 September. In good shape and could get into the mix of thingsag ain.
PLEASETOMEETYOU (FR) A two- year-old gelding by City Light out of Chica go Maya who is making his debut. His dam won 3 of her 32 starts/ Should be a real threat on debut. STARSHIP (FR) A two-year-old colt by Sergel Prokoflev out of Speculating who is making his debut. His dam was unraced. Can challenge for top honours. CAPELINE (FR) A two-year-old filly by Sealiway out of Crohannew ho is making her debut. Her dam won twice and was placed in a Group 3. Can contest the finish. LA REINE CHRIS (IRE) A two-year-old filly by Ghaiyyath out of Alarm Cal lwho is making her debut. Her dam won once in Ireland. Can make the fr ame.
SOUS INFLUENCE (IRE) Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Claimer at Deauville over 1,600m on 18 August. Big chance yet again. CHOP VAL (FR) Consistent of late and was runner-up in a Class 4 at Lyon-Parilly over 1,600m on 2 September. Can be a real threat. WAKA WAKA (FR) Returned to form and finished 4th in a Class 4 rac e at Cavaillon over 1600m on 29 August. Can challengefor top honours. TASHANKA (FR) Came home 6th in a Claimer at Vichy over 1,400m on 24 July. Capable of a bit better and could make the frame.
ZELORO (FR) Excellent runner-up in a Class 2 Handicap at Deauv ille over 1,900m on 27 August when last racing. Strong contender. PRESA DIRETTA (FR) Showed promise and was third in a Class 2 Handicap at Deauville over 1,900m on 27 August. Can be competitive. TRUE TEDESCO (GER) Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Class 2 Handicap at Deauville over 1,900m on 11 August. One to pay attention to. ANSSIO (FR) Excellent runner-up in a Class 2 Handicap at Deauville over 2,000m on 4 August. Knoc king at the door recently and has to be respected.
VALDERRAMA (FR) Confident 2nd in a Class 3 Condition over 2000m at Saint-Cloud on the 31st of August 2026. Strong winning chance. COUNSELOR (FR) Positive 3rd in a Handicap over 1800m at Salon-De- Provence on the 14th of September 2026. Each way chance. JOJO F ANTAISIE (FR) A firm winner in a Handicap over 2000m at Vichy on the 15th of August 2026. One that can cause havoc. ADICCION (FR) Better effort into 2nd in a Claimer over 2000m at Salon-De-Provence on the 14th of September 2026. In clude in all plays.
OL YMPIC SPIRIT (FR) Colt by Seabhac, the dam won 1 race. Stable runners tend to improve for a run or two and he is best watched with the future in mind. ABABEL Gelding by Ardad, the dam was placed on her onlys tart. Can be expected to need this run for experience and he is best watched for the time being. PRO SAX (IRE) Colt by Saxon Warrior, the dam was unraced in France. He does not appeala s a likely first time out winner and others couldbe more forward. GAIO (FR) Colt by Zarak, the dam was placed once. From a res pected German trainer that will have this youngster well prepared. The betting can guide.
BELL SONG (FR) Supplemented and finished 2nd in a Class 4 Handicap over 1350m at Lyon Parilly on the 8th of September 2026. Good winning chance. STELLAR CHOP (FR) Put a line through when finishing 7th in a Class 4 Handicap over 1350m at Lyon Parilly on the 8th of S eptember 2026. Is better than his last start. GO JOHNNY GO GO GO (FR) Pleasant 4th in a Class 3 Handicap over 1200m at C hantilly on the 19th of September 2026. Each way ch ance. RUMPLETEAZER (FR) Ignore last start when finishing 8th in a Class 3 Handicap over 1400m at Clairefontaine on the 21st of August 2026. Place chance.
DARIYANGEL (FR) Excellent runner-up in a Class 3 Handicap at Deauv ille over 1,900m on 27 August. Handles this surface and can win again. GOLD AND CASH (FR) Not disgraced when third in a Class 4 Handicap at Lyon- Parilly over 2,000m on 8 September. Holds leadingc laims. LUNALA (FR) Outclassed the opposition in a Class 4 Handicap at Chantilly over 1,600m on 14 September. Hard to i gnore at this track. LA DOLOISE (FR) Won in a Class 3 Handicap at Deauville over 1,900m on 27 August when last seen. Ought to be in the shake-up.
POSSENHOFEN (FR) Solid 2nd in a Claimer over 1400m at Vichy on the 15th of August 2026. Strong winning chance this time around. SMILE FOR ME (FR) Pleasing 4th in a Class 3 Handicap over 1000m at V ichy on the 3rd of September 2026. Minor each way chance. WAZIERS (FR) Hearty 6th in a Class 3 Handicap over 1400m at Mou lins on the 28th of August 2026. Place chance here. TANIS (FR) Trying 6th in a Class 4 Handicap over 1350m at Lyo n Parilly on the 8th of September 2026. Include in exotics.
SHANDIYANA (FR) Filly by Camelot, the dam won 2 races. Leading tra iner and top-class rider on top. She can be expected to know what is required and get of f to a winning start. JANNAH BELLE (IRE) Filly by Wootton Bassett, the dam won 4 races, includinga Listed race, Grade 3, 2 and Grade 1 in the USA and Canada. Choice pedigree and froma trainer that will have this filly ready to go. Play er. ALMUGURA (IRE) Filly by Naval Crown, the dam never raced in France. Likely to need this run and is one to watch withthe future in mind on her first day at school. ARDENTE (FR) Newcomer by Hello Youmzain, the dam won 2 races and was Listed placed. From a trainer that warrants respect withu nraced fillies. The betting can be the best guide.
EVER F AST (FR) Solid effort when third in a Class 4 at Deauville over 1,900m on 1 September on his last outing. Key player. GARIYANN Successful in a Class 3 Handicap at Chantilly over 1,800m on 4 September and a win before that. Hat-trick of wins is on the card’s. SEE THE LIGHT (FR) Ran 7th in a Class 3 Handicap at Deauville over 1, 900m on 27 August and two placed runs before that. Among the leading chances. VENTS CONTRAIRES (FR) Finished 5th on his last run at this track over 1900m in a Class 3 race on S eptember 14. Has eased in the weights and has to be respected.
FIRE BULLET (IRE) Good effort to be 3rd at Longchamp pver 1600m in a handicap on September 10 when last seen. Looks progressive and can get off t he mark. SILENT DESTINY Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Maiden at Saint-Cloud over 2,000m on 7 September. One to pay close attention to. SCRIBE OF WISDOM Finished 3rd in a Maiden at Saint-Cloud over 2,000m on 7 Septemberwh en last appearing. Among the leading chances. BARRAMUNDI (IRE) Finished 5th on the sole start at Lyon Parilly ove r 1600m on September 8. He will know more this time and warrants respect.
GUILLERETTE (FR) Finished 17th in a Class 1 Handicap at Longchampo ver 2,000m on 13 September and a win at Deauville in August on the PSF . In the mix. RAQEEBB (FR) Fifth in a Class 2 Handicap at Deauville over 1,90 0m on 27 August. Likes this surface and can make his presence felt. BIG SIP Finished 2nd on his latest start over 1900m at Chantilly in a Class 3 race on September 14. Ought to be in the shake-up. TREASURE KEEPER (FR) Finished 11th in a Class 3 Handicap at Vichy over 2,000m on 21 September and placed on the three previous starts. Merits consid eration.
ROUGE PERRIERS (FR) Came home 9th in a Maiden at La Teste De Buch over 1,600m on 26 August on her sole start. She will need to make vast progress to feature. MIRABILIA (FR) Finished 5th on debut at Longchamp over 1800m in a conditions race on September 3. Open to improvement and she can playa lead role. AKMANOVKHA (FR) Showed ability to be 6th at Longchamp in a conditions race over 1600m on September 3. Ought to be in t he shake-up. SEVEN BLUES (FR) Second in a Maiden at Craon over 1,650m on 5 Septe mber on her second start. She looks progressive and can not be ruled out.
KIMI REY Finished 11th in a Group I Commonwealth Cup – Worl d Pool at Ascot over 1,200m on 19 June and solid form in France before that. Key chance. AF JAN (FR) In good form and finished 3rd in a Listed at Chant illy over 1,000m on 24 June when last seen. Hard to rule out. ZZODIAC (IRE) Came home 9th in a Group III at Longchamp over 1,000m on 13 September and nice form previously. Pl ayer. VICIOUS HARRY (FR) Won on his last start at Chantilly in a Class 1 race over 1100m on September 4. Not to be taken lightly.
RACE 1: PRIX HOTEL BARRIERE LE ROYAL DEAUVILLE STAKES (4YO+) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 1) – 2000M | TIME: 17:51 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 12800
RACE 2: PRIX LUCIEN FRAUCIEL HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 2) – 2600M | TIME: 18:23 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300
RACE 3: PRIX GYPTIS ET PROTIS STAKES (2YO) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 3) – 1800M | TIME: 18:55 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 21000
RACE 4: PRIX HENRI CABASSU CLAIMING STAKES (4YO+) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 4) – 1700M | TIME: 19:27 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15400
RACE 5: PRIX DE LA CHAMBRE DU DUC HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 1) – 1900M | TIME: 19:55 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 50900
RACE 6: PRIX DU SYNDICAT DES ELEVEURS DU SUD-EST HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 5) – 2000M | TIME: 20:12 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200
RACE 7: PRIX DE VILLEBONB MAIDEN STAKES (2YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 2) – 1600M | TIME: 20:30 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 45700
RACE 8: PRIX DES MARSEILLAISES HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 6) – 1200M | TIME: 20:47 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15400
RACE 9: PRIX DU SALON DES CONDE HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 3) – 1900M | TIME: 21:05 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200
RACE 10: PRIX DE L’UNION HIPPIQUE DE LA MEDITERRANEE HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 7) – 1200M | TIME: 21:22 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200
RACE 11: PRIX DE TOUTEVOIE MAIDEN STAKES (2YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 4) – 1600M | TIME: 21:40 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 45700
RACE 12: PRIX DU SALON DE GUISE HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 5) – 1900M | TIME: 22:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 21100
RACE 13: PRIX DE VINEUIL MAIDEN STAKES (2YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 6) – 1800M | TIME: 22:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 27400
RACE 14: PRIX DU SALON VIOLET HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 7) – 1900M | TIME: 23:25 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25900
RACE 15: PRIX DE LA TROUBLERIE MAIDEN STAKES (2YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 8) – 1800M | TIME: 00:00 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 27400
RACE 16: PRIX DE BONNEVAL LISTED STAKES (LR) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 9) – 1100M | TIME: 00:35 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 47600
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