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PRIX DE L'ARC DE TRIOMPHE [GROUP 1]   
 

Analysis & Selections by

  .l.e. .h.o.n.g.r.e. .n.o.i.r.  

Whether it be "the race of the day" or a small prize round the gaffs, we will attempt to use our knowledge of the formbook to highlight the fancied horses participating each day and their characteristics and requirements. Hopefully this 'second opinion' provides you with a winner or two each day, or even reinforces your own view on a particular may even convince you to back some of those horses which we feel are the "ones to fear", or have decent eachway claims. whichever is the case, we hope the information is of use to you.

SELECTIONS - For each race, we have given you who, in our view, are the likeliest winners; (1er _ THE WINNER?), as well as any runners who could run well at eachway odds; (E/W ALTERNATIVE) . Any runner from our features are shown before each race's analysis.

LONGCHAMP 
Dimanche, Octobre 6 
¦ Iª ¯ LONGCHAMP ¦¬>- 13:55 Prix du Casino Barrière de Montreux - Handicap divisé - première épreuve. 20 partants. Distance : 2400 m. 65.000-( 30.550, 12.350, 9.100, 5.850, 3.575, 2.275, 1.300). Pour chevaux entiers, hongres et juments de 3 ans et au-dessus, ayant couru depuis le 1er Avril 2002 inclus et ayant, lors de l'une de leurs cinq dernières courses, soit été classés dans les sept premiers d'une course ayant servi de support à des paris enregistrés sur le plan national ou d'une course disputée sur les hippodromes de Deauville, de Clairefontaine et de Cagnes sur Mer, soit reçu une allocation de 7.500, soit été classés dans les trois premiers (à réclamer excepté) sur un hippodrome de 1ère catégorie. Les références de cette épreuve seront éventuellement remontées à la déclaration des partants probables, afin que le poids le plus élevé soit fixé à 59 k. 
[ 1 ] ¯ Al Nowhere 59 R.Marchelli  
[ 2 ] ¯ Bereft 57½ Y.Take  
[ 3 ] ¯ High Tide 57½ Cp.Lemaire  
[ 4 ] ¯ Double Tonic 56½ T.Thulliez  
[ 5 ] ¯ Gargalhada Final 56½ D.Bonilla  
[ 6 ] ¯ In Tune 56½ G.Mossé  
[ 7 ] ¯ Zalacain 56½ T.Jarnet  
[ 8 ] ¯ Fuerta 56 C.Segeon  
[ 9 ] ¯ Prince Dolois 55½ V.Vion  
[ 10 ] ¯ Billy The Kid 55 D.Boeuf  
[ 11 ] ¯ Dramatise [U.S.A.] 55 C.Soumillon  
[ 12 ] ¯ Royal Standard [U.S.A.] 55 T.Gillet  
[ 13 ] ¯ Fleur D'ajonc 54½ Seb.Barbier  
[ 14 ] ¯ Totally Majestic 54 K.Fallon  
[ 15 ] ¯ Same To You 52½ M.Blancpain  
[ 16 ] ¯ Klakos 52 O.Placais  
[ 17 ] ¯ Pyramidion 52 S.Pasquier  
[ 18 ] ¯ Vertimi [U.S.A.] 52 S.Maillot  
[ 19 ] ¯ Gris Et Noir 51½ G.Benoist 
[ 20 ] ¯ Honorablement 51 S.Coffigny 
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¦ .l.e. .h.o.n.g.r.e. .n.o.i.r. ¦:¬>- Al Nowhere, Zalacain, Double Tonic, Bereft, Fuerta, Gargalhada Final, Dramatise, and Billy The Kid appeal most in the opener on the card. Although his form figures look unappealing Al Nowhere has been competing in better quality handicaps than his rivals and under top weight can be assured to put in a bold bid. I'll be bolder though and go with John-Paul Gallorini' s runner Billy the Kid, who came to my attention before finishing fifth in the Prix Achille-Fould Haies at Auteuil last month. He has since come out and won a condition's event at Saint Cloud. His future clearly is back over obstacles however he may be good enough to get into the frame... He'd be worth an eachway interest.
¦ 1er. _ LE GAGNANT?¹ ¦:¬>- Billy The Kid, [e/w] 
¦ 2e. placé ?² ¦:¬>- Al Nowhere
¦ 3e. placé ?³ ¦:¬>- Double Tonic,

¦ IIª ¯ LONGCHAMP ¦¬>- Prix du Cadran - Casino Barrière de Cannes Croisette [Groupe I]. 16 partants. Distance : 4000 m. 200.000-( 114.280, 45.720, 22.860, 11.420, 5.720). Pour chevaux entiers, hongres et juments de 4 ans et au-dessus. Poids : 58 k. Versement à la poule des propriétaires : 1.300 à l'engagement ou 12.000 à l'engagement le 3 Octobre. 
[ 1 ] ¯ Polish Summer 58 C.Soumillon  
[ 2 ] ¯ Labirinto [U.S.A.] 58 G.Mossé  
[ 3 ] ¯ Tiger Groom 58 S.Maillot  
[ 4 ] ¯ Bangalore 58 S.Sanders  
[ 5 ] ¯ Pushkin 58 D.Boeuf  
[ 6 ] ¯ Miraculous 58 T.Jarnet  
[ 7 ] ¯ Give Notice 58 Jp. Murtagh  
[ 8 ] ¯ Cut Quartz 58 O.Peslier  
[ 9 ] ¯ Sorèze 58 D.Bonilla  
[ 10 ] ¯ Ice Dancer 58 MJ. Kinane  
[ 11 ] ¯ Terrazzo [U.S.A.] 58 O.Placais  
[ 12 ] ¯ Cléty 58 T.Thulliez  
[ 13 ] ¯ Persian Punch 58 M. Dwyer  
[ 14 ] ¯ Adlerflieger [GER] 58 A.Starke  
[ 15 ] ¯ Hirapour 58 P.Eddery  
[ 16 ] ¯ San Sebastian 58 E.Ahern 
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¦ .l.e. .h.o.n.g.r.e. .n.o.i.r. ¦:¬>- Persian Punch, Give Notice, Bangalore, and Hirapour are "our" challengers for the second on the card. They set a fair standard however it is difficult to translate their effort against the home team. Persian Punch is sure to attempt to make most and will fight every yard of the way, if necessary, however I'm going to take a view that these runner will go well but come up short. Polish Summer interests me, he didn't disgrace himself in the Prix Foy Gray d'Albion Barriere (Group 2) behind Aquarelliste last time out, and if he stays this extra distance of ground, could have too much toe for his rivals.... he gets the vote. I've always believed that Pushkin had a big race in him. He is another who has run creditably over middle distances and could reward eachway supporters here.
¦ 1er. _ LE GAGNANT?¹ ¦:¬>- Polish Summer
¦ 2e. placé ?² ¦:¬>-Pushkin, [e/w]
¦ 3e. placé ?³ ¦:¬>- Cléty 

¦ IIIª ¯ LONGCHAMP ¦¬>-15 :05 Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp - Majestic Barrière [Groupe I]. 20 partants. Distance : 1000 m. 200.000-( 114.280, 45.720, 22.860, 11.420, 5.720). Pour chevaux entiers, hongres et juments de 2 ans et au-dessus. Poids : 2 ans, 54 k. ; 3 ans et au-dessus, 62 k. Versement à la poule des propriétaires : 1.300 à l'engagement ou 12.000 à l'engagement le 3 Octobre 
[ 1 ] ¯ Orientor 62 A.Culhane  
[ 2 ] ¯ Halmahera 62 F.Lynch  
[ 3 ] ¯ Minashki 62 Dp.Mcdonogh  
[ 4 ] ¯ Bahamian Pirate [U.S.A.] 62 O.Peslier 
[ 5 ] ¯ Continent 62 D. Holland  
[ 6 ] ¯ Aramus [CHI] 62 Dp.Sanchez  
[ 7 ] ¯ Nobel Prize [ARG] 62 R.Blanco  
[ 8 ] ¯ Dananeyev 62 T.Thulliez  
[ 9 ] ¯ Maybe Forever 60½ Y.Take  
[ 10 ] ¯ Oh Bej Oh Bej 60½ M.Tellini  
[ 11 ] ¯ May Ball 60½ G.Mossé  
[ 12 ] ¯ Porlezza 60½ C.Soumillon  
[ 13 ] ¯ Ziria 60½ D.Boeuf  
[ 14 ] ¯ Jessica's Dream 60½ Jp. Murtagh  
[ 15 ] ¯ Slap Shot 60½ M.Demuro  
[ 16 ] ¯ Lahinch 60½ MJ. Kinane  
[ 17 ] ¯ Agnetha [GER] 60½ PJ. Smullen  
[ 18 ] ¯ Mister Links 54 R.Hughes  
[ 19 ] ¯ Wunders Dream 52½ M. Fenton 
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¦ .l.e. .h.o.n.g.r.e. .n.o.i.r. ¦:¬>- The Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp comes next and on paper whilst it is a big field, nothing stands out and it could be very competitive. Continent and Bahamian Pirate will attract plenty of home money , however both will find this difficult to get runs. May Ball won the Prix Maurice de Gheest (Group 1) at Deauville before finishing fifth to Invincible Spirit in the Stanley Leisure Sprint Cup (Group 1). She could go close as could course-and-distance winner Maybe Forever, Porlezza, two-year-olds Mister Links and Wunders Dream, Dananeyev, and Zipping. Maybe Forever, or May Ball appeal as possibly the likeliest winners, however I do think there is a chance that Oh Bej Oh Bej could nick a place at a nice price. She is one of the best sprinters in Italy and has won three of her four starts this term. She is clearly superior to Slap Shot who she has beaten on their last two meetings. Interestingly Slap Shot ran in the Prix de Saint-Georges (Group 3) here in May where she finished only half a length behind Maybe Forever. This "evidence" gives Oh Bej Oh Bej a squeak and given luck in running shouldn't be too far away 
¦ 1er. _ LE GAGNANT?¹ ¦:¬>- Oh Bej Oh Bej, [e/w]
¦ 2e. placé ?² ¦:¬>- Maybe Forever
¦ 3e. placé ?³ ¦:¬>- May Ball 

¦ IVª ¯ LONGCHAMP ¦¬>- 15: 35 Prix de l'Opéra - Casino Barrière d'Enghien-les-Bains [Groupe I]. - Femelles. 12 partants. Distance : 2000 m. 250.000-( 142.850, 57.150, 28.575, 14.275, 7.150). Pour juments de 3 ans et au-dessus. Poids : 3 ans, 56 k.; 4 ans et au- dessus, 58 k. Versement à la poule des propriétaires : 1.400 à l'engagement ou 15.000 à l'engagement le 3 Octobre .
[ 1 ] ¯ Golden Silca 58 T.Durcan 8 
[ 2 ] ¯ Katchina Quest 58 I.Mendizabal 11 
[ 3 ] ¯ Rebelline 58 Dp.Mcdonogh 2 
[ 4 ] ¯ Dance Dress 56 C.Soumillon 5 
[ 5 ] ¯ Midnight Angel 56 L.Dettori 13 
[ 6 ] ¯ Blue Lightning 56 S.Coffigny 10 
[ 7 ] ¯ Bright Sky 56 D.Boeuf 7 
[ 8 ] ¯ Walzerkoenigin 56 A.Suborics 1 
[ 9 ] ¯ Quarter Moon 56 MJ. Kinane 12 
[ 10 ] ¯ Irresistible Jewel 56 PJ. Smullen 3 
[ 11 ] ¯ Serisia 56 T.Thulliez 9 
[ 12 ] ¯ Marotta 56 T.Jarnet 4 
[ 13 ] ¯ Starbourne 56 Jp. Murtagh 6 
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¦ .l.e. .h.o.n.g.r.e. .n.o.i.r. ¦:¬>- 
Bright Sky, Marotta, Irresistible Jewel, Serisia, Quarter Moon and Midnight Angel make most appeal in the fourth. Bright Sky, who finished third to Pearly Shell in the Prix Vermeille Hermitage Barriere de la Baule (Group 1)lasttime out had previously beaten Dance Routine, [who won yesterday] in the Prix de Diane Hermes (Group 1) at Chantilly in June. She may have need that run and is taken to beat Irresistible Jewel and Serisia, 
¦ 1er. _ LE GAGNANT?¹ ¦:¬>- Bright Sky,
¦ 2e. placé ?² ¦:¬>- Irresistible Jewel,
¦ 3e. placé ?³ ¦:¬>- Serisia, 

¦ Vª ¯ LONGCHAMP ¦¬>- 16:10 Prix Marcel Boussac - Critérium des Pouliches - Royal Barrière de Deauville [Groupe I] - Femelles. 10 partants. Distance : 1600 m. 250.000-( 142.850, 57.150, 28.575, 14.275, 7.150). Pour pouliches de 2 ans. Poids : 56 k . Versement à la poule des propriétaires : 1.100 à l'engagement ou 15.000 à l'engagement le 3 Octobre. 
[ 1 ] ¯ Etoile Montante 56 R.Hughes 9 
[ 2 ] ¯ Loving Pride 56 R.Thomas 8 
[ 3 ] ¯ Luminata 56 K.Manning 3 
[ 4 ] ¯ High Definition 56 F.Spanu 6 
[ 5 ] ¯ Yesterday 56 MJ. Kinane 10 
[ 6 ] ¯ Six Perfections 56 T.Thulliez 1 
[ 7 ] ¯ Rainbows For All 56 Dp.Mcdonogh 5 
[ 8 ] ¯ Cassis 56 P.Eddery 2 
[ 9 ] ¯ Miss Helga 56 Jp. Murtagh 4 
[ 10 ] ¯ Pearl Dance 56 L.Dettori 7 
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¦ .l.e. .h.o.n.g.r.e. .n.o.i.r. ¦:¬>- I find it hard to oppose Six Perfections here. Any juvenile that can win the authority of her last two runs; [by 6lengths when winning the Prix Roland de Chambure (Listed) at Deauville in July; or the Prix du Calvados (Group 3) by 4lengths from Londonnetdotcom again at Deauville in August] clearly is above average. She is the confident selection. 
¦ 1er. _ LE GAGNANT?¹ ¦:¬>- Six Perfections 
¦ 2e. placé ?² ¦:¬>- Etoile Montante [U.S.A.] 
¦ 3e. placé ?³ ¦:¬>- Rainbows For All 

¦ VIª ¯ LONGCHAMP ¦¬>- Grand Critérium - Lucien Barrière [Groupe I]. 14 partants. Distance : 1400 m. 350.000-( 199.990, 80.010, 40.005, 19.985, 10.010). Pour poulains entiers et pouliches de 2ans. Poids : 57 k. Versement à la poule des propriétaires : 1.300 à l'engagement ou 21.000 à l'engagement le 3 Octobre. 
[ 1 ] ¯ Hanabad 57 Jp. Murtagh 3 
[ 2 ] ¯ Maghanim 57 R.Hills 14 
[ 3 ] ¯ Foss Way 57 L.Dettori 4 
[ 4 ] ¯ Our Teddy 57 G.Mossé 1 
[ 5 ] ¯ Checkit 57 S.Drowne 8 
[ 6 ] ¯ Il Barone 57 T.Jarnet 5 
[ 7 ] ¯ Zanyboy 57 D.Bonilla 9 
[ 8 ] ¯ Spartacus 57 MJ. Kinane 12 
[ 9 ] ¯ Hold That Tiger 57 K.Fallon 13 
[ 10 ] ¯ Great Pyramid 57 J.Spencer 6 
[ 11 ] ¯ Kimberley Mine 57 K.Darley 10 
[ 12 ] ¯ Le Vie Dei Colori 57 O.Peslier 2 
[ 13 ] ¯ Intercontinental 55½ C.Soumillon 11 
[ 14 ] ¯ Loving Kindness 55½ T.Thulliez 7
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¦ .l.e. .h.o.n.g.r.e. .n.o.i.r. ¦:¬>- Intercontinental, Maghanim, Foss Way, Spartacus, Hanabad, Great Pyramid and Le Vie Dei Colori make most appeal in the sixth. Intercontinental is certain to attract support. This full-sister to Banks Hill, (winner of the Coronation Stakes and Breeders' Cup filly and Mares last year) has won both of her starts this term, most recently when landing the Prix des Melezes over course and distance impressively. Whether she wins or not she is a filly to be borne in mind for next season, She is just preferred to Doncaster winner Maghanim and Le Vie Dei Colori; a six-times winner who preserved his unbeaten recorded when landing the Prix la Rochette Royal Thalasso Barriere (Group 3) over course and distance three weeks ago. Having taking an interest in Italian racing this season I have watched Le Vie Dei Colori's progression this term .... nothing will give me greater pleasure that to see him win... a place though is more realistic. 
¦ 1er. _ LE GAGNANT?¹ ¦:¬>- Intercontinental,
¦ 2e. placé ?² ¦:¬>- Le Vie Dei Colori, [e/w]
¦ 3e. placé ?³ ¦:¬>- Maghanim

¦ VIIª ¯ LONGCHAMP ¦¬>- 17:30 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe-Lucien Barrière [Groupe I]. 16 partants. Distance : 2400 m. 1.600.000-( 914.240, 365.760, 182.880, 91.360, 45.760). La prime aux Propriétaires ne s'applique pas dans cette épreuve et les primes aux Eleveurs sont fixées comme suit: 87.996 (1er), 35.204 (2ème), 17.602 (3ème), 8.793 (4ème), 4.404 (5ème). Pour chevaux entiers et juments de 3 ans et au-dessus. Poids : 3 ans, 56k.; 4 ans et au-dessus, 59 k.½. Versement à la poule des propriétaires : 2.000 à l'engagement le 15 mai ou 60.000 à l'engagement le 3 Octobre. Forfait initial: mardi 1er Octobre, 10 H.30. Nombre de partants limité à 20. Le nombre de partants sera réduit en éliminant les chevaux ayant reçu le moins d'allocations en victoires et places depuis le 1er janvier 2001 inclus (les sommes reçues en victoires et places en 2001 comptant pour moitié). Toutefois, un Propriétaire ayant plusieurs chevaux déclarés partants dont l'un doit etre éliminé, pourra choisir celui qui sera éliminé. La course sera précédée d'un défilé.
[ 1 ] ¯ Fair Mix 59½ S.Pasquier 15 
[ 2 ] ¯ Califet 59½ T.Jarnet 1 
[ 3 ] ¯ Boreal [GER] 59½ A.Suborics 4 
[ 4 ] ¯ Marienbard 59½ L.Dettori 3 
[ 5 ] ¯ Anabaa Blue 59½ C.Soumillon 8 
[ 6 ] ¯ Foundation Spirit 59½ G.Mossé 14 
[ 7 ] ¯ Sensible 59½ Cp.Lemaire 6 
[ 8 ] ¯ Manhattan Cafe [JPN] 59½ M.Ebina 12 
[ 9 ] ¯ Asian Heights 59½ Dp.Holland 16 
[ 10 ] ¯ Falbrav 59½ O.Peslier 7 
[ 11 ] ¯ Aquarelliste 58 D.Boeuf 2 
[ 12 ] ¯ Black Sam Bellamy 56 Jp. Murtagh 11 
[ 13 ] ¯ High Chaparral 56 MJ. Kinane 5 
[ 14 ] ¯ Sulamani 56 T.Thulliez 13 
[ 15 ] ¯ Ana Marie 54½ D.Bonilla 10 
[ 16 ] ¯ Islington 54½ K.Fallon 9
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¦ .l.e. .h.o.n.g.r.e. .n.o.i.r. ¦:¬>- 
I had a look at the field in some detail this week and Sulamani, High Chaparral, Aquarelliste, Islington, Marienbard, Manhattan Cafe, Asian Heights, and Falbrav, came out as the likeliest winners of the prize. Sulamani, and High Chaparral having won Derbys in England Ireland and France boast the best credentials. however there are doubters to their claims. High Chaparral hasn't raced since th Irish Derby which is off-putting, whilst Sulamani's "prep race", the Prix Niel descended into a farce. He has a pacemaker in the field and he should have the early pace he requires... He must go close however I am very keen on the claims of Manhattan Cafe. He comes from the top draw of their Middle distance runners as he proved when winning the Tenno Sho (Spring) (Grade 1) in April as well as the Kikuka Sho (Japanese St Leger) (Grade 1) and Arima Kinen (Grade 1) at the end of last year. He is being underestimated slightly and he represents some value. I'll be hoping that he lands the prize for the Japanese. He probably is an eachway bet, however I think Marienbard, and Falbrav also have strong place claims. You're hard to please if you weren't impressed by "the elephant" when he landed the Grosser Preis von Baden (Group 1) at Baden-Baden at the beginning of September. If this descends into a brawl he shouldn't be too far away. The same applies to Falbrav, who was carrying a significant amount of condition, when finishing third to Aquarelliste (btn 1 ½lengths) in the Prix Foy Gray d'Albion Barriere (Group 2). If you believe this is too open to call, I believe these two should give you a good run for your money at decent odds 
¦ 1er. _ LE GAGNANT?¹ ¦:¬>- Manhattan Cafe [JPN]
¦ 2e. placé ?² ¦:¬>-Sulamani
¦ 3e. placé ?³ ¦:¬>-Falbrav, [e/w]

¦ VIIIª ¯ LONGCHAMP ¦¬>- Prix du Grand Hôtel Barrière de Dinard - Handicap divisé - deuxième épreuve. 19 partants. Distance : 2400 m. 26.000-( 13.000, 5.200, 3.900, 2.600, 1.300). Pour chevaux entiers, hongres et juments de 3 ans et au-dessus, ayant couru depuis le 1er Avril 2002 inclus et ayant, lors de l'une de leurs cinq dernières courses, soit été classés dans les sept premiers d'une course ayant servi de support à des paris enregistrés sur le plan national ou d'une course disputée sur les hippodromes de Deauville, de Clairefontaine et de Cagnes sur Mer, soit reçu une allocation de 7.500, soit été classés dans les trois premiers (à réclamer excepté) sur un hippodrome de 1ère catégorie. Les poids de cette épreuve seront remontés après division à la cloture des partants, afin que le poids le plus élevé soit fixé à 59 k. Cette épreuve ne sera disputée que si huit chevaux au moins ont été retenus comme partants après cette division. 
[ 1 ] ¯ Salinka 59 R.Thomas 14 
[ 2 ] ¯ Cap Est 58½ Cp.Lemaire 3 
[ 3 ] ¯ Petit Versailles 58½ M.Nobili 1 
[ 4 ] ¯ Val Risks 58½ C.Soumillon 19 
[ 5 ] ¯ Flag Connection 55½ D.Clouet 20 
[ 6 ] ¯ Lord Rooney 58 S.Pasquier 13 
[ 7 ] ¯ Rosmadec 57½ D.Bonilla 12 
[ 8 ] ¯ Scout Larue 57½ D.Boeuf 4 
[ 9 ] ¯ Chista 57 V.Vion 5 
[ 10 ] ¯ Special Green 57 O.Peslier 15 
[ 11 ] ¯ Worms 57 T.Jarnet 9 
[ 12 ] ¯ Able Boy 56 F.Spanu 17 
[ 13 ] ¯ Charming Jacky 53½ Y.Lerner 11 
[ 14 ] ¯ Mexicali 55 T.Gillet 8 
[ 15 ] ¯ Bali Boom 54½ P.Bruneau 16 
[ 16 ] ¯ Baytown Harmony 53½ S.Coffigny 6 
[ 17 ] ¯ Dom Fontenail 52½ S.Maillot 10 
[ 18 ] ¯ Kisslain Des Galas 52 O.Placais 18 
[ 19 ] ¯ Non Partente 
[ 20 ] ¯ Nightwalker 48 A.Carre 7
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¦ .l.e. .h.o.n.g.r.e. .n.o.i.r. ¦:¬>- Salinka, Worms, Charming Jacky, Petit Versailles, Bali Boom, Lord Rooney, Mexicali and Val Risks make most appeal in the finale. Petit Versailles, a good second in a Deauville Handicap in August gets the vote.
¦ 1er. _ LE GAGNANT?¹ ¦:¬>- Petit Versailles,
¦ 2e. placé ?² ¦:¬>- Worms,
¦ 3e. placé ?³ ¦:¬>- Salinka,


LONGCHAMP 
Samedi, Octobre 5 
¦ Iª ¯ LONGCHAMP ¦¬>- 13.45 Prix Horse Racing Abroad - A réclamer. 14 partants. Distance : 1400 m. 22.000-( 11.000, 4.400, 3.300, 2.200, 1.100). Pour poulains entiers, hongres et pouliches de 2 ans, mis à réclamer pour 30.000, 45.000 ou 60.000. Poids : 55 k. Les chevaux mis à réclamer pour 45.000 porteront 2 k. ; pour 60.000, 4 k. En outre, tout gagnant, depuis le 1er Avril 2002 inclus, d'une course D portera 2k. ; de plusieurs courses D, 4k. 
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¦ .l.e. .h.o.n.g.r.e. .n.o.i.r. ¦:¬>- Malagasy, Valdoura, Paraiyor, Viane, Oupoukayé, Fleurs de Mars, La Vie En Rouge and Arevalo can all be given chances in the opener on Longchamp's card. I like Viane here. He has won two of his last three starts, the most recent at Maison-Lafitte in September. He is preferred to Oupoukayé, who boasts similar credentials, [his last win being here over 1600m three weeks ago] and Malagasy, who disapointed last time out at Craon.
¦ 1er. _ LE GAGNANT?¹ ¦:¬>- Viane
¦ 2e. placé ?² ¦:¬>- Oupoukayé
¦ 3e. placé ?³ ¦:¬>- Malagasy

¦ IIª ¯ LONGCHAMP ¦¬>- 14:15 Prix Dollar Fouquet's Barrière [Groupe II]. 11 partants. Distance : 1950 m. 95.000-( 54.150, 20.900, 9.975, 6.650, 3.325). Pour chevaux entiers, hongres et juments de 3 ans et au-dessus. Poids : 3 ans, 55 k.; 4 ans et au-dessus, 57 k. Le gagnant, cette année, d'une course du Groupe II portera 2 k.; d'une course du Groupe I, 3 k. Versement à la poule des propriétaires : 600 à l'engagement ou 5.700 à l'engagement le 2 Octobre.
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¦ .l.e. .h.o.n.g.r.e. .n.o.i.r. ¦:¬>- Wellbeing, Tau Ceti, Imperial Dancer, Eagle Cafe, Jim and Tonic and Bernebeau appear to have the best claims in the second. Wellbeing's victory of a below par Sakhee in the Prix Gontaut-Biron [Groupe III] does appear to be the best recent collateral evidence, and with the ground on the soft side, he will take plenty of beating. 
¦ 1er. _ LE GAGNANT?¹ ¦:¬>- Wellbeing,
¦ 2e. placé ?² ¦:¬>- Tau Ceti,
¦ 3e. placé ?³ ¦:¬>- War Blade (GER), [e/w]

¦ IIIª ¯ LONGCHAMP ¦¬>- 14:45 Prix du Casino Barrière de Trouville - Handicap divisé - première épreuve. Distance : 1400 m. 65.000-( 30.550, 12.350, 9.100, 5.850, 3.575, 2.275, 1.300). Pour chevaux entiers, hongres et juments de 4 ans et au-dessus, ayant couru depuis le 1er Avril 2002 inclus et ayant, lors de l'une de leurs cinq dernières courses, soit été classés dans les sept premiers d'une course ayant servi de support à des paris enregistrés sur le plan national ou d'une course disputée sur les hippodromes de Deauville, de Clairefontaine et de Cagnes sur Mer, soit reçu une allocation de 7.500, soit été classés dans les trois premiers (à réclamer excepté) sur un hippodrome de 1ère catégorie. La référence de cette épreuve sera éventuellement remontée à la déclaration des partants probables, afin que le poids le plus élevé soit fixé à 59 k. 
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¦ .l.e. .h.o.n.g.r.e. .n.o.i.r. ¦:¬>- Danger Money, Sir Georges, Special Discount, Starry Steel, Aso Rock, Impose Toi, Red Snake and Rio Réal appear to have the best claims in an open handicap which comes next. Danger Money, the mount of Olivier Peslier is likely to attract strong support and should go well having won Le Handicap de Normandie at Deauville on his last start. I prefer Sir George who won two handicaps here over this trip in June. He didn't run too badly last time over 1600m when finishing second in the Prix D' Orangerie here three weeks ago... That should have put him right for this race, and I'd expect him to go close.
¦ 1er. _ LE GAGNANT?¹ ¦:¬>- Sir Georges,
¦ 2e. placé ?² ¦:¬>- Danger Money,
¦ 3e. placé ?³ ¦:¬>- Special Discount,

¦ IVª ¯ LONGCHAMP ¦¬>- 15:15 Prix de Royallieu Hôtel du Golf Barrière [Groupe II] - Femelles. 8 partants. Distance : 2500 m. 95.000-( 54.150, 20.900, 9.975, 6.650, 3.325). Pour juments de 3 ans et au-dessus, n'ayant pas, depuis le 1er janvier 2001 inclus, gagné une course du Groupe I. Poids : 3 ans, 54 k. ; 4 ans et au-dessus, 57 k.½. La gagnante, cette année, de deux courses du Groupe III ou d'une course du Groupe II portera 3 k. Versement à la poule des propriétaires : 600 à l'engagement ou 5.700 à l'engagement le 2 Octobre.
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¦ .l.e. .h.o.n.g.r.e. .n.o.i.r. ¦:¬>- Spring Oak, Shadow Dancing, Karsawina, Dance Routine and Carib Lady appear to have the best claims in the fourth. Spring Oak probably has the best form in the book, however that was last term and she did disappoint in the Pretty Polly Stakes at the Curragh. I like Shadow Dancing [a good second in the Prix Pomone [Group II] at Deauville last time out] and Dance Routine, [second in the French Oaks earlier in the season, who is better than she showed in the Prix Vermeille [Group I] last time out]... Shadow Dancing is the selection. 
¦ 1er. _ LE GAGNANT?¹ ¦:¬>- Shadow Dancing,
¦ 2e. placé ?² ¦:¬>- Dance Routine
¦ 3e. placé ?³ ¦:¬>- Karsawina,[GER} 

¦ Vª ¯ LONGCHAMP ¦¬>- 15:45 Prix Daniel Wildenstein - Casino Barrière de la Rochelle (Prix du Rond-Point) [Groupe II]. 11 partants Distance : 1600 m. 110.000-( 62.700, 24.200, 11.550, 7.700, 3.850). Pour chevaux entiers, hongres et juments de 3 ans et au-dessus. Poids : 3 ans, 56 k.; 4ans et au-dessus, 57 k.½. Le gagnant, cette année, d'une course du Groupe II portera 1 k.; de deux courses du Groupe II ou d'une course du Groupe I, 2 k. Versement à la poule des propriétaires : 600 à l'engagement ou 6.600 à l'engagement le 2 Octobre.
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¦ .l.e. .h.o.n.g.r.e. .n.o.i.r. ¦:¬>- Spécial Kaldoun, Bowman, Domedriver, Suggestive, Gateman, Proudwings, Saratan and Massigann can all be given a chance in this competitive looking Group 2 event. If Bowman or Proudwings ran up to their best you'd think they'd be good enough to land a prize like this, however I'll be brave and suggest that Massigann could cause a surprise. He has won three of his four starts (most recently at Craon) and is a progressive individual. He may not be good enough to win, but I'd like to think he could be good enough for a place.
¦ 1er. _ LE GAGNANT?¹ ¦:¬>- Massigann, [e/w]
¦ 2e. placé ?² ¦:¬>- Proudwings [GER],
¦ 3e. placé ?³ ¦:¬>- Suggestive,

¦ VIª ¯ LONGCHAMP ¦¬>- 16:15 Prix Charles Laffitte - Hermitage Barrière - Femelles - [Listed Race]. 14 partants. Distance : 2000 m. 41.000-( 20.500, 8.200, 6.150, 4.100, 2.050). Pour pouliches de 3 ans, n'ayant pas, cette année, gagné une course de Groupe. Poids : 56 k. La pouliche ayant, cette année, gagné une Listed Race ou été placée 2ème ou 3ème d'une course de Groupe portera 2 k. Versement à la poule des propriétaires : 120 à l'engagement ou 1.230 à l'engagement le 2 Octobre. 
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¦ .l.e. .h.o.n.g.r.e. .n.o.i.r. ¦:¬>- Spirit of Peace, Mer De Corail, Totally Cosmic, Summertime Legacy, Whim, Phantom Hawk and Amathia look best in the sixth. Spirit of Peace, who won the Premio Mottalciata at Milan on his last start and Mer De Corail, [placed in three Group events - the most recent being the Prix Minerve at Deauville in August] look best. Spirit of Peace gets the vote. 
¦ 1er. _ LE GAGNANT?¹ ¦:¬>- Spirit of Peace,
¦ 2e. placé ?² ¦:¬>- Mer De Corail,
¦ 3e. placé ?³ ¦:¬>- Summertime Legacy,

¦ VIIª ¯ LONGCHAMP ¦¬>- 16:45 Prix Hubert de Chaudenay Casino Barrière de Menton [Groupe II]. 6 partants, Distance : 3000 m. 95.000-( 54.150, 20.900, 9.975, 6.650, 3.325). Pour poulains entiers, hongres et pouliches de 3 ans. Poids : 58 k. Versement à la poule des propriétaires : 600 à l'engagement ou 5.700 à l'engagement le 2 Octobre. 
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¦ .l.e. .h.o.n.g.r.e. .n.o.i.r. ¦:¬>- Savannah Bay, Swing Wing, Thompson Rouge, Windermere and Morozov all have chances in this stamina test. This is quite a soft Group 2 and I think the British challenge is particularly  strong and I'd expect big runs from Savannah Bay, Swing Wing, and Windermere. Savannah Bay who won the Prix De Lettuce over course and distance at the beginning of September will no doubt be the local favourite, however I think Thompson Rouge and Windermere will pose too strong a challenge. Windermere should relish conditions and a repeat of his most recent form in the Autumn Cup at Newbury could see him going close here. I'm going with Thompson Rouge - a staying on fourth in the Derby Italiano [Gruppo I] in May, who gives the impression that a step up in trip may suit ... here's hoping. 
¦ 1er. _ LE GAGNANT?¹ ¦:¬>- Thompson Rouge,
¦ 2e. placé ?² ¦:¬>- Windermere
¦ 3e. placé ?³ ¦:¬>- Savannah Bay,

¦ VIIIª ¯ LONGCHAMP ¦¬>- 17:15 Prix du Casino Barrière d'Hossegor - Handicap divisé - deuxième épreuve. 20 partants. Distance : 1400 m. 26.000-( 13.000, 5.200, 3.900, 2.600, 1.300). Pour chevaux entiers, hongres et juments de 4 ans et au-dessus, ayant couru depuis le 1er Avril 2002 inclus et ayant, lors de l'une de leurs cinq dernières courses, soit été classés dans les sept premiers d'une course ayant servi de support à des paris enregistrés sur le plan national ou d'une course disputée sur les hippodromes de Deauville, de Clairefontaine et de Cagnes sur Mer, soit reçu une allocation de 7.500, soit été classés dans les trois premiers (à réclamer excepté) sur un hippodrome de 1ère catégorie. Les poids de cette épreuve seront remontés après division à la cloture des partants, afin que le poids le plus élevé soit fixé à 59k. Cette épreuve ne sera disputée que si huit chevaux au moins ont été retenus comme partants après cette division.
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¦ .l.e. .h.o.n.g.r.e. .n.o.i.r. ¦:¬>- Freegold, Madame Rose, Mariejordonne, Mareno, Ti For Too, Akéla, Diamisal and Always Singing look best of those lining up for the last. Ti For Too, who has won his last two starts and Saint-Cloud and Toulouse should go well here, however Mariejordonne, [a winner at Deauville, before running a close second over course and distance three weeks ago] gets the vote. 
¦ 1er. _ LE GAGNANT?¹ ¦:¬>- Mariejordonne
¦ 2e. placé ?² ¦:¬>- Ti For Too,
¦ 3e. placé ?³ ¦:¬>- Madame Rose,


 

 

 

 

 

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THE JULY MEETING
Thursday, July 11th 2002
2:50 Weatherbys Superlative Stakes (Listed Race) £21750 added, 2yo only, 7f, penalty £13496.60, 7 runners.
Kawagino, Magistretti, Mubeen, Celtic Sapphire, Our Teddy, and Surbiton, appear to be the horses to consider in race two. Magistretti, [who created a favourable impression when winning at Sandown on his debut] should figure strongly, however I expect (hope) that Celtic Sapphire, and Surbiton, fight this out. Celtic Sapphire, has run well on both start thus far, most recently when staying on really well in the final quarter mile to get within ½Length of Helm Bank in the Chesham Stakes at the Royal Meeting. She should go well, however Surbiton, - who met with severe interference in the Coventry Stakes last time out - is taken to atone for that unlucky run.
Surbiton obliged at 16/1.

EPSOM
Friday, June 7th 2002
KAZZIA (GER) - It is easy to understand how it was possible for Kazzia to go into this season's 1000 Guineas unsupported as punters often underestimate the strength of foreign form, particularly that show in Germany or Italy. The warning signs arguably could have gone off in our head at the beginning of the year, as you would have to ask why Godolphin with all their riches would buy a filly who won an ordinary 7f maiden at Hoppegarten before landing a Group 3 at San Siro last October. We now know that to be one of their wisest purchases as this daughter of Zinaad managed to withhold the late thrust of Snowfire to land the 1000 Guineas, despite that race being run at a virtual crawl. She is bred to get further and is proven on the ground...major chance!!! 
Kazzia obliges at odds of 100/30

THE DERBY 2001
"Dilshaan won the Dante in good style and is my preference from this camp purely in that tactics looks to be more straightforward for him and he looks assured to stay based on York. He also has the jockey for the big occasion on board. However, for the selection I will choose Galileo. Unbeaten and untested so far his best performance came last time and the form has already been devalued. Despite this it is the potential this one holds which fires my imagination and there seems an heir of confidence in the Irish camp. Unlike Hills and Stoute he is the sole representative from the 6 entries that O'Brien left in at the recent declaration stage. There are always question marks about Saddlers Well's stock and the 12F trip but Imagine went some way to putting that theory to bed yesterday. It also goes without saying that the stable are in simply super form which is another plus. I take him to beat Dilshaan and Putra Sandhurst. Golan (I think) will come full of running but not get home"


 

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