After disappointment within the Metropolis Of York Stakes, Rosallion might be seeking to get his profession again on observe when he goes to publish for the Qatar Prix du Moulin de Longchamp.
2.50 ParisLongchamp – Rosallion and Henri Matisse face off in Moulin
After a disappointing four-year-old marketing campaign up to now, Richard Hannon’s Rosallion might be seeking to break a luckless run of kind when he heads into battle for the Qatar Prix du Moulin de Longchamp – a primary journey to France since success within the 2023 Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere.
Defeat within the Lockinge when arguably needing the run was adopted by heartbreak by the best of margins in each the Queen Anne Stakes (received by Docklands) and Sussex Stakes (received by Qirat). His newest run was arguably the worst of his profession up to now, by no means actually troubling eventual winner By no means So Courageous within the Metropolis Of York Stakes, regardless of solely being crushed by a size in the long run. Religion has been saved in common rider Sean Levey, who will as soon as once more trip within the Sheikh Mohammed Obaid colors.
Henri Matisse – a winner of the French 2000 Guineas for Aidan O’Brien’s Ballydoyle battalion – takes his likelihood in opposition with Christophe Soumillon changing the injured Ryan Moore within the plate. This three-year-old was unfortunate to bump right into a red-hot Area Of Gold at Royal Ascot earlier than finally falling foul of the rogue pacemaker within the Sussex Stakes. He must be well-placed to bother the decide once more as one among two runners flying the flag for the grasp coach.
One other who has underwhelmed since an emphatic early-season triumph is the Roger Teal-trained Dancing Gemini, who stays within the arms of Rossa Ryan. The son of Camelot seemed set to kick on after simply being seen off within the Lockinge by Lead Artist (who reopposes right here), however that kind has amounted to little or no with solely Persica of the sector that day successful in Group 1 firm since.
Quddwah holds each-way claims, with the in-form Callum Shepherd driving, though an enormous step up might be wanted from his sturdy staying show within the Prix Messidor.
3.25 ParisLongchamp – Whirl seems to be to underline Arc credentials
Since being chinned by stablemate Minnie Hauk in an exciting renewal of the Oaks, Whirl has gone from power to power for Aidan O’Brien and arrives in flying kind for this Qatar Prix Vermeille. A winner of £731,452 in prize cash already in her profession, the daughter of Wootton Bassett breezed to a simple victory in an admittedly weak renewal of the Yorkshire Oaks when final seen, finishing a quadruple of Oaks crowns.
Second within the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe final time period, connections of Aventure might be seeking to go one higher this time round, with Christophe Ferland deeming this Group 1 the perfect tee-up over the mile-and-four-furlong journey. Calandagan proved too good for her within the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud again in June, however do not be stunned if she will get again to successful methods right here.
Gezora seemed very good when defeating the reopposing Bedtime Story within the Prix de Diane final day trip and stands each likelihood if she will produce a career-best right here. Survie and Ginalyah full the sextet for what seems to be a captivating renewal.
1.33 ParisLongchamp – Sosie takes on Los Angeles
The Group 2 Qatar Prix Foy (1.33pm) is a conflict of former champions seeking to get again on their perch. Sosie‘s ante-post Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe value tumbled after a dismal effort on international soil within the Coral-Eclipse, however 4 wins in 5 begins at this venue thus far ought to stand him in good stead below Maxime Guyon.
Los Angeles has considerably misplaced his manner since his Tattersalls Gold Cup triumph again in Could and his now a 20/1 for the massive one on the continent in October.
Almaqam has demonstrated actual consistency this season and even defeated the nice Ombudsman within the Brigadier Gerard Stakes again in Sandown. He appears to understand flat tracks like Sandown, so ParisLongchamp could possibly be the perfect venue for a possible first Group 1 crown.
Map Of Stars and the Japanese Byzantine Dream make up a stellar entrance 5 within the markets, with the likes of Arrow Eagle and Iresine ready within the wings ought to any of them fail to carry out.
Better of the remainder
Given the combating spirit proven to see off Trinity School within the Grand Prix de Paris earlier within the season, it’s no shock that Leffard seems to be set to go off favorite for the most recent instalment of the Group 2 Qatar Prix Niel for Jean-Claude Rouget. The yard has since been in crimson sizzling kind too, and boasts a 33 per cent current strike fee. After chasing residence Camille Pissarro within the Prix du Jockey Membership, Cualificar didn’t dwell as much as the hype within the Prix Guillaume d’Ornano however reunited with William Buick in the present day, has greater than a great likelihood of returning to successful methods. Parachutiste (Oisin Murphy) and Swagman (Christophe Soumillon) each arrive in superb fettle having entered the winners’ enclosure the final day, whereas Tennessee Stud enters calculations dropping down in Class for Joseph O’Brien, after being foiled by the frontrunning exploits of Lambourn.
The 2025/26 Hong Kong season will get underway from 6am, with British rider David Probert taking his first rides within the Far East.
Domestically, Fontwell is the venue for a six-race Nationwide Hunt card, headlined by the RJS Waste Administration UK Handicap Chase (4.12pm). Lermoos Legend lastly acquired his nostril in entrance final day trip and can look to go in once more for the on-song Sean and Mickey Bowen mixture, while Midnight Jewel seems to be within the grip of the handicapper regardless of back-to-back seventh-placed finishes for Charlie Longsden. Large Jimbo made a superb chasing debut for the Moore secure final month and Freddie Mitchell’s 5lb declare may see him again within the winners’ enclosure.
