Gordon Lord Byron, the second choice in a field of eleven, took over the lead in the Longchamp homestretch and dug deep to win the group I Qatar Prix de la Foret by 1 1/2 lengths.
Ridden to victory by William Buick, Gordon Lord Byron raced fairly close to the early pace for much of the race, a couple of lengths behind pace-setting Lethal Force. Penitent was also close to the pace.
Inside the final four hundred meters, Penitent moved up to take command of the lead, but Gordon Lord Byron soon moved up to challenge, and after a brief duel, moved away to win in game fashion while stopping the clock for seven furlongs in 1:25.17 seconds.
Kendam rallied to finish a neck behind Penitent in third, while three lengths clear of Pintura. Mashoora, Blue Soave, Nice Association, Zantenda, Sommerabend, Lethal Force, and Starspangledbanner completed the order of finish.
The winner is a four-year-old gelded son of Byron out of Boa Estrela, by Intikhab. Trained by Tom Hogan and owned by Morgan J. Cahalan and Adolf Schneider, Gordon Lord Byron has compiled a record of 6-6-4 from 22 starts.
-Keelerman
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Sunday, October 07, 2012
Solemia rallies to stunning upset in Arc de Triomphe
40-1 shot Solemia, a four-year-old filly that had never previously won a group I race, rallied past Orfevre in the final strides to win the $5,167,600 Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (Fr-I) at Longchamp on Sunday by a neck.
Ridden to victory by Olivier Peslier, Solemia was forwardly placed during the early stages of the twelve-furlong turf race, but several lengths behind pace-setting Ernest Hemingway. Fellow pacesetter Robin Hood was also right near the front early, as were Mikhail Glinka and Haya Landa. Camelot was tucked in toward the inside in fifth or sixth place, while Orfevre, St. Nicholas Abbey, and Great Heavens were toward the rear of the eighteen-horse field.
Entering the false straight, Ernest Hemingway was asked for everything he had, briefly opening up a substantial lead before retreating. Robin Hood also tired badly, leaving Haya Landa on the lead. Then Solemia made her challenge, moving up to take over the advantage.
Then things began to get interesting. On the far outside, Orfevre roared into the picture with a terrific turn-of-foot, bursting clear of Solemia and opening up a two-length lead. He appeared to be on his way to a runaway victory, but the four-year-old colt began to stall inside the final hundred yards. At the same time, Peslier guided Solemia to the outside, and the filly -- who had looked hopelessly beaten just momens before -- gathered herself and responded with a renewed rally that carried her past Orfevre to win the Arc in terrific fashion. The final time over the heavy going was 2:37.68 seconds.
Masterstroke, a three-year-old colt from the Godolphin barn, rallied mildly to secure third place, seven lengths behind Orfevre. Haya Landa stayed on well to finish a remarkable fourth at odds of 130-1, while Yellow and Green rounded out the top five. Great Heavens, Camelot, Sea Moon, Shareta, Bayrir, St. Nicholas Abbey, Meandre, Kesampour, Mikhail Glinka, Saonis, Ernest Hemingway, Aventino, and Robin Hood completed the order of finish.
The winner is a daughter of Poliglote out of Brooklyn's Dancer, by Shirley Heights. Bred and owned by Wertheimer and Frere, Solemia is trained by Carlos Laffon-Parias. Earlier in the day, they teamed up to win the group I Prix Marcel Boussac with Silasol, who was ridden by -- guess who? -- Olivier Peslier.
Solemia has now compiled a record of 5-3-2 from 13 starts. Her biggest previous victory came in the Prix de Pomone Haras d'Etreham (Fr-II) on August 11th. She entered the Arc off of a third-place effort in the prestigious Qatar Prix Vermeille (Fr-I) on September 16th, in which she was beaten by Arc also-ran Shareta.
-Keelerman
Ridden to victory by Olivier Peslier, Solemia was forwardly placed during the early stages of the twelve-furlong turf race, but several lengths behind pace-setting Ernest Hemingway. Fellow pacesetter Robin Hood was also right near the front early, as were Mikhail Glinka and Haya Landa. Camelot was tucked in toward the inside in fifth or sixth place, while Orfevre, St. Nicholas Abbey, and Great Heavens were toward the rear of the eighteen-horse field.
Entering the false straight, Ernest Hemingway was asked for everything he had, briefly opening up a substantial lead before retreating. Robin Hood also tired badly, leaving Haya Landa on the lead. Then Solemia made her challenge, moving up to take over the advantage.
Then things began to get interesting. On the far outside, Orfevre roared into the picture with a terrific turn-of-foot, bursting clear of Solemia and opening up a two-length lead. He appeared to be on his way to a runaway victory, but the four-year-old colt began to stall inside the final hundred yards. At the same time, Peslier guided Solemia to the outside, and the filly -- who had looked hopelessly beaten just momens before -- gathered herself and responded with a renewed rally that carried her past Orfevre to win the Arc in terrific fashion. The final time over the heavy going was 2:37.68 seconds.
Masterstroke, a three-year-old colt from the Godolphin barn, rallied mildly to secure third place, seven lengths behind Orfevre. Haya Landa stayed on well to finish a remarkable fourth at odds of 130-1, while Yellow and Green rounded out the top five. Great Heavens, Camelot, Sea Moon, Shareta, Bayrir, St. Nicholas Abbey, Meandre, Kesampour, Mikhail Glinka, Saonis, Ernest Hemingway, Aventino, and Robin Hood completed the order of finish.
The winner is a daughter of Poliglote out of Brooklyn's Dancer, by Shirley Heights. Bred and owned by Wertheimer and Frere, Solemia is trained by Carlos Laffon-Parias. Earlier in the day, they teamed up to win the group I Prix Marcel Boussac with Silasol, who was ridden by -- guess who? -- Olivier Peslier.
Solemia has now compiled a record of 5-3-2 from 13 starts. Her biggest previous victory came in the Prix de Pomone Haras d'Etreham (Fr-II) on August 11th. She entered the Arc off of a third-place effort in the prestigious Qatar Prix Vermeille (Fr-I) on September 16th, in which she was beaten by Arc also-ran Shareta.
-Keelerman
Ridasiyna posts upset in Prix de l'Opera
Ridasiyna posted a 12-1 upset on Sunday at Longchamp in the $516,760 Longines Prix de l'Opera (Fr-I), rallying past favored Izzi Top to win the prestigious race by about three lengths.
Under a patient ride from Christophe Lemaire, Ridasiyna was allowed to settle back into the fourth position as Manieree opened up a substantial early lead. Sagawara and Izzi Top were her closest pursuers, with Ambivalent and Rjwa also part of the leading group. Galikova and Giofra were toward the rear of the large thirteen-horse field.
As the field made their way down the homestretch, Manieree began to tire, allowing Izzi Top to take command of the lead. However, her lead was short-lived, as Ridasiyna was rallying powerfully on the far outside and quickly surpassed Izzi Top. From there, the race was over, as Ridasiyna coasted home easily to win in decisive fashion. The final time for ten furlongs on heavy turf was 2:11.23 seconds.
Izzi Top held second by a neck over the late-running Giofra, while Pirika and Rjwa rounded out the top five.
The winner is trained by Mikel Delzangles and owned by S.A. Aga Khan. A three-year-old daughter of Motivator out of the Darshaan mare Ridafa, Ridasiyna has now won four of her five starts, her only loss coming when fifth in the Prix de la Nonette Shadwell (Fr-II).
-Keelerman
Under a patient ride from Christophe Lemaire, Ridasiyna was allowed to settle back into the fourth position as Manieree opened up a substantial early lead. Sagawara and Izzi Top were her closest pursuers, with Ambivalent and Rjwa also part of the leading group. Galikova and Giofra were toward the rear of the large thirteen-horse field.
As the field made their way down the homestretch, Manieree began to tire, allowing Izzi Top to take command of the lead. However, her lead was short-lived, as Ridasiyna was rallying powerfully on the far outside and quickly surpassed Izzi Top. From there, the race was over, as Ridasiyna coasted home easily to win in decisive fashion. The final time for ten furlongs on heavy turf was 2:11.23 seconds.
Izzi Top held second by a neck over the late-running Giofra, while Pirika and Rjwa rounded out the top five.
The winner is trained by Mikel Delzangles and owned by S.A. Aga Khan. A three-year-old daughter of Motivator out of the Darshaan mare Ridafa, Ridasiyna has now won four of her five starts, her only loss coming when fifth in the Prix de la Nonette Shadwell (Fr-II).
-Keelerman
Olympic Glory rallies for Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere victory
Olympic Glory rallied fast in the final two hundred meters to score a convincing victory in the seven-furlong Qatar Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (Fr-I) on Sunday at Longchamp.
Ridden to victory by Richard Hughes, Olympic Glory was content to settle in mid-pack early on as Avantage led the way over Snow Day while setting a fairly quick pace. Indian Jade was next in line, followed by Tha'ir and Olympic Glory. The filly What a Name was back in the sixth position, followed then by Pedro the Great and Maxentius.
As the field made their way inside the final four hundred meters or so, Indian Jade moved up strongly to take command of the lead from lead from Avantage and Snow Day, but he was soon confronted by the rallying pair of Olympic Glory and What a Name, who were charging together on the far outside. Indian Jade fought on gamely inside the final furlong, but Olympic Glory and What a Name proved too good, with the colt edging the filly by a length for the victory. The final time over the heavy going was 1:25.73 seconds.
Indian Jade finished a neck behind What a Name in third, while Snow Day and Pedro the Great rounded out the top five.
Olympic Glory is a two-year-old son of Choisir out of the Alzao mare Acidanthera. Trained by Richard Hannon, the colt has now won four of his five starts, including a pair of group II stakes in England.
-Keelerman
Ridden to victory by Richard Hughes, Olympic Glory was content to settle in mid-pack early on as Avantage led the way over Snow Day while setting a fairly quick pace. Indian Jade was next in line, followed by Tha'ir and Olympic Glory. The filly What a Name was back in the sixth position, followed then by Pedro the Great and Maxentius.
As the field made their way inside the final four hundred meters or so, Indian Jade moved up strongly to take command of the lead from lead from Avantage and Snow Day, but he was soon confronted by the rallying pair of Olympic Glory and What a Name, who were charging together on the far outside. Indian Jade fought on gamely inside the final furlong, but Olympic Glory and What a Name proved too good, with the colt edging the filly by a length for the victory. The final time over the heavy going was 1:25.73 seconds.
Indian Jade finished a neck behind What a Name in third, while Snow Day and Pedro the Great rounded out the top five.
Olympic Glory is a two-year-old son of Choisir out of the Alzao mare Acidanthera. Trained by Richard Hannon, the colt has now won four of his five starts, including a pair of group II stakes in England.
-Keelerman
Silasol upsets Prix Marcel Boussac
Given a perfect ride from Olivier Peslier, the lightly-regarded filly Silasol was able to pull off an upset in the $387,570 Prix Marcel Boussac (Fr-I) at Longchamp on Sunday, holding off determined late bids from Topaze Blanche and Alterite to win the one-mile turf race at odds of 13-1.
Facing eight other juvenile fillies, Silasol got off to a good start and bounded away to secure the early advantage while setting a moderate pace. Agent Allison was content to track her in second on the outside without applying too much pressure, while favored Peace Burg was tucked along the rail in third place. My Special J'S was also fairly close to the pace, with Meri Shika, Flotilla, Topaze Blanche, Purr Along, and Alterite trailing the field during the initial stages of the race.
The positions remained relatively unchanged around the turn, but about five hundred meters from home, Agent Allison was put to urging on the outside of Silasol in an attempt to take command, but the front-running filly quickly repulsed the the challenge and maintained her advantage. Then, on the far outside, Topaze Blanche and Alterite began charging as a pair, and both seemed to have the necessary momentum to surpass Silasol. But the latter filly dug deep and found something extra in the final hundred yards, stemming off their challenges to win by a neck in 1:44.62 seconds over a course labeled heavy.
Topaze Blanche out-finished Alterite to secure the place, while Flotilla rallied up the fence to edge Peace Burg for the fourth position.
Silasol is an Irish-bred daughter of Monsun out of Stormina, by Gulch. She is trained by Carlos Laffon-Parias and owned by Wetheimer and Frere.
Earlier on the Longchamp card, mild longshot Wizz Kid rallied for victory in the group I Qatar Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp, rallying fast under jockey Gerald Mosse to win a three-horse photo finish that also comprised Mayson and Hamish McGonagall. The final time for five furlongs was 1:01.17.
Trained by Robert Collet for owned Maeve Mahony, it was the first group I win for Wizz Kid, a four-year-old filly by Whipper out of Lidanski, by Soviet Star. She has previously won a pair of group IIs in France and placed second to the exceptional Moonlight Cloud in the Prix Maurice de Gheest (Fr-I).
-Keelerman
Facing eight other juvenile fillies, Silasol got off to a good start and bounded away to secure the early advantage while setting a moderate pace. Agent Allison was content to track her in second on the outside without applying too much pressure, while favored Peace Burg was tucked along the rail in third place. My Special J'S was also fairly close to the pace, with Meri Shika, Flotilla, Topaze Blanche, Purr Along, and Alterite trailing the field during the initial stages of the race.
The positions remained relatively unchanged around the turn, but about five hundred meters from home, Agent Allison was put to urging on the outside of Silasol in an attempt to take command, but the front-running filly quickly repulsed the the challenge and maintained her advantage. Then, on the far outside, Topaze Blanche and Alterite began charging as a pair, and both seemed to have the necessary momentum to surpass Silasol. But the latter filly dug deep and found something extra in the final hundred yards, stemming off their challenges to win by a neck in 1:44.62 seconds over a course labeled heavy.
Topaze Blanche out-finished Alterite to secure the place, while Flotilla rallied up the fence to edge Peace Burg for the fourth position.
Silasol is an Irish-bred daughter of Monsun out of Stormina, by Gulch. She is trained by Carlos Laffon-Parias and owned by Wetheimer and Frere.
Earlier on the Longchamp card, mild longshot Wizz Kid rallied for victory in the group I Qatar Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp, rallying fast under jockey Gerald Mosse to win a three-horse photo finish that also comprised Mayson and Hamish McGonagall. The final time for five furlongs was 1:01.17.
Trained by Robert Collet for owned Maeve Mahony, it was the first group I win for Wizz Kid, a four-year-old filly by Whipper out of Lidanski, by Soviet Star. She has previously won a pair of group IIs in France and placed second to the exceptional Moonlight Cloud in the Prix Maurice de Gheest (Fr-I).
-Keelerman
Saturday, October 06, 2012
Cirrus des Aigles romps in Prix Dollar
Sent off as the heavy favorite, Cirrus des Aigles drew off powerfully in the Longchamp homestretch to win the 9.75 furlong Prix Dollar (Fr-I) by a dominating seven lengths.
Making his first start since late May, Cirrus des Aigles settled into the fourth position early on under Olivier Peslier, patiently biding his time over a course labeled very soft. Three-eighths of a mile from home, the six-year-old gelded son of Even Top made a bold run to seize command of the advantage, then drew away powerfully to win by a huge margin while stopping the clock in 2:07.95 seconds.
Hunter's Light finished third by a neck over Saga Dream, who was in turn a neck clear of Colombian. Don Bosco, Maxios, Red Dubawi, and Green Destiny completed the order of finish.
Trained by Corine Barande-Barbe, Cirrus des Aigles won the Prix Dollar in 2010 and finished second in 2011. However, his runner-up effort last year was followed by a victory in the prestigious Champion Stakes (Eng-I) over So You Think and Snow Fairy, so Cirrus des Aigles appears to be heading into the 2012 Champion Stakes in exceptional form.
-Keelerman
Making his first start since late May, Cirrus des Aigles settled into the fourth position early on under Olivier Peslier, patiently biding his time over a course labeled very soft. Three-eighths of a mile from home, the six-year-old gelded son of Even Top made a bold run to seize command of the advantage, then drew away powerfully to win by a huge margin while stopping the clock in 2:07.95 seconds.
Hunter's Light finished third by a neck over Saga Dream, who was in turn a neck clear of Colombian. Don Bosco, Maxios, Red Dubawi, and Green Destiny completed the order of finish.
Trained by Corine Barande-Barbe, Cirrus des Aigles won the Prix Dollar in 2010 and finished second in 2011. However, his runner-up effort last year was followed by a victory in the prestigious Champion Stakes (Eng-I) over So You Think and Snow Fairy, so Cirrus des Aigles appears to be heading into the 2012 Champion Stakes in exceptional form.
-Keelerman
Friday, October 05, 2012
Prix de l'Opera Entries: Izzi Top, Giofra, and Galikova among prominent entrants
Pretty Polly Stakes (Ire-I) winner Izzi Top, Falmouth Stakes (Eng-I) winner Giofra, and 2011 Prix Vermeille (Fr-I) winner Galikova are among the fourteen fillies and mares entered in the Longines Prix de l'Opera (Fr-I), to be run on Sunday at Longchamp.
The ten-furlong turf race is a "Win and You're In" for the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf (gr. I), and thus, it would not be surprising if the winner -- or even an also-ran or two -- were to ship to Santa Anita to contest the Breeders' Cup.
Post Positions:
1 Manieree
2 Caitania
3 Ambivalent
4 Leaupartie
5 Izzi Top
6 Ridasiyna
7 Rjwa
8 Pirika
9 Gulsary
10 Galikova
11 Sagawara
12 Sydarra
13 Quiza Quiza Quiza
14 Giofra
-Keelerman
The ten-furlong turf race is a "Win and You're In" for the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf (gr. I), and thus, it would not be surprising if the winner -- or even an also-ran or two -- were to ship to Santa Anita to contest the Breeders' Cup.
Post Positions:
1 Manieree
2 Caitania
3 Ambivalent
4 Leaupartie
5 Izzi Top
6 Ridasiyna
7 Rjwa
8 Pirika
9 Gulsary
10 Galikova
11 Sagawara
12 Sydarra
13 Quiza Quiza Quiza
14 Giofra
-Keelerman
Prix de la Foret Entries: Starspangledbanner tries to regain old glory
Multiple group I winner and champion sprinter Starspangledbanner will attempt to find his way back to the winner's circle for the first time in over two years when he runs in the Qatar Prix de la Foret on Sunday at Longchamp.
The six-year-old son of Choisir won a pair of group I races in England during the summer of 2010, claiming both the Diamond Jubilee Stakes and the July Cup in impressive fashion. But as things turned out, those remain his most recently victories, for after disappointing in two additional starts during 2010, he did not race during 2011. This year, he has started twice, finishing unplaced in the Patrick O'Leary Memorial Phoenix Sprint (Ire-III) and second in the Newbridge 200 Renaissance Stakes (Ire-III). A victory in the Foret would be a truly amazing accomplishment.
Post Positions:
1 Zantenda
2 Sommerabend
3 Starspangledbanner
4 Blue Soave
5 Mashoora
6 Pintura
7 Gordon Lord Byron
8 American Devil
9 Nice Association
10 Penitent
11 Kendam
12 Lethal Force
-Keelerman
The six-year-old son of Choisir won a pair of group I races in England during the summer of 2010, claiming both the Diamond Jubilee Stakes and the July Cup in impressive fashion. But as things turned out, those remain his most recently victories, for after disappointing in two additional starts during 2010, he did not race during 2011. This year, he has started twice, finishing unplaced in the Patrick O'Leary Memorial Phoenix Sprint (Ire-III) and second in the Newbridge 200 Renaissance Stakes (Ire-III). A victory in the Foret would be a truly amazing accomplishment.
Post Positions:
1 Zantenda
2 Sommerabend
3 Starspangledbanner
4 Blue Soave
5 Mashoora
6 Pintura
7 Gordon Lord Byron
8 American Devil
9 Nice Association
10 Penitent
11 Kendam
12 Lethal Force
-Keelerman
Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe Entries: Camelot looks to rebound
Camelot, winner of the English 2,000 Guineas (Eng-I), Epsom Derby (Eng-I), and Irish Derby (Ire-I) earlier this year, will look to rebound from a runner-up effort in the Ladbrokes St. Leger Stakes (Eng-I) last time out when he faces seventeen rivals in the 91st running of the $5.1 million Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (Fr-I) at Longchamp on Sunday.
Trained by Aidan O'Brien, the son of Montjeu will be making his debut against older horses in the Arc, but is expected to be favored due in part to the fact that three-time Arc winning jockey, Frankie Dettori, will be aboard.
The Japanese-bred Orfevre, who won the Japanese Triple Crown last year, is projected to have the best shot at pulling off an upset. He prepped for the Arc with a solid victory in the Prix Foy (Fr-II) on September 16th, and will be ridden by top French jockey Christophe Soumillon.
Other prominent entrants include St. Nicholas Abbey, winner of the 2011 Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. I); Great Heavens, winner of the Irish Oaks (gr. I); Shareta, runner-up in the 2011 Arc and winner of the Qatar Prix Vermeille (Fr-I) most recently; Saonois, winner of the Prix du Jockey Club (Fr- I); and Sea Moon, runner-up in the 20121 Breeders' Cup Turf.
Post Positions:
-Keelerman
Trained by Aidan O'Brien, the son of Montjeu will be making his debut against older horses in the Arc, but is expected to be favored due in part to the fact that three-time Arc winning jockey, Frankie Dettori, will be aboard.
The Japanese-bred Orfevre, who won the Japanese Triple Crown last year, is projected to have the best shot at pulling off an upset. He prepped for the Arc with a solid victory in the Prix Foy (Fr-II) on September 16th, and will be ridden by top French jockey Christophe Soumillon.
Other prominent entrants include St. Nicholas Abbey, winner of the 2011 Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. I); Great Heavens, winner of the Irish Oaks (gr. I); Shareta, runner-up in the 2011 Arc and winner of the Qatar Prix Vermeille (Fr-I) most recently; Saonois, winner of the Prix du Jockey Club (Fr- I); and Sea Moon, runner-up in the 20121 Breeders' Cup Turf.
Post Positions:
| PP | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
| 1 | Haya Landa | Franck Blondel | Loic Audon |
| 2 | Saonois | Antoine Hamelin | Jean-Pierre Gauvin |
| 3 | Yellow and Green | Thierry Thulliez | Nicholas Clement |
| 4 | Ernest Hemingway | Colm O'Donoghue | Aidan O'Brien |
| 5 | Camelot | Frankie Dettori | Aidan O'Brien |
| 6 | Solemia | Olivier Peslier | Carlos Laffon-Parias |
| 7 | Great Heavens | William Buick | John Gosden |
| 8 | Aventino | Anthony Crastus | Yasutoshi Ikee |
| 9 | Mikhail Glinka | Mirco Demuro | Arslangirey Shavuyev |
| 10 | St. Nicholas Abbey | Joseph O'Brien | Aidan O'Brien |
| 11 | Shareta | Christophe Lemaire | Alain de Royer-Dupre |
| 12 | Robin Hood | James Heffernan | Aidan O'Brien |
| 13 | Meandre | Maxime Guyon | Andre Fabre |
| 14 | Bayrir | Gerald Mosse | Alain de Royer-Dupre |
| 15 | Kesampour | Gregory Benoist | Mikel Delzangles |
| 16 | Sea Moon | Ryan Moore | Sir Michael Stoute |
| 17 | Masterstroke | Mickael Barzalona | Andre Fabre |
| 18 | Orfevre | Christophe Soumillon | Yasutoshi Ikee |
-Keelerman
Qatar Prix Dollar Entries: Cirrus des Aigles preps for Champions Stakes
2011 QIPCO Champion Stakes (Eng-I) winner Cirrus des Aigles will prep for a repeat victory in that race when he heads to post against eight others in the Qatar Prix Dollar Stakes (Fr-II) on Saturday at Longchamp.
Trained by Corine Barande Barbe, the six-year-old gelded son of Even Top has been in strong form this year, defeating strong fields in the Longines Dubai Sheema Classic (UAE-I) and Prix Ganay Stakes (Fr-I). However, he has not raced since finishing a close second to Golden Lilac in the Prix d'Ispahan on May 27th, and he may need to get this race under his belt before returning to peak form.
His primary opposition in the 1 3/16th miles race is expected to come from Hunter's Light, who is coming off of a five-length triumph in group II stakes in Turkey. Chinchon, winner of the group I Singapore Airlines International Cup last time out, could also contend if he fires his best shot.
Post Positions
1 Maxios
2 Green Destiny
3 Red Dubawi
4 Chinchon
5 Don Bosco
6 Hunter's Light
7 Cirrus des Aigles
8 Colombian
9 Saga Dream
-Keelerman
Trained by Corine Barande Barbe, the six-year-old gelded son of Even Top has been in strong form this year, defeating strong fields in the Longines Dubai Sheema Classic (UAE-I) and Prix Ganay Stakes (Fr-I). However, he has not raced since finishing a close second to Golden Lilac in the Prix d'Ispahan on May 27th, and he may need to get this race under his belt before returning to peak form.
His primary opposition in the 1 3/16th miles race is expected to come from Hunter's Light, who is coming off of a five-length triumph in group II stakes in Turkey. Chinchon, winner of the group I Singapore Airlines International Cup last time out, could also contend if he fires his best shot.
Post Positions
1 Maxios
2 Green Destiny
3 Red Dubawi
4 Chinchon
5 Don Bosco
6 Hunter's Light
7 Cirrus des Aigles
8 Colombian
9 Saga Dream
-Keelerman
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