Can you feel the buzz? The 3:05 pm feature on Sunday ranks among the sport’s most prestigious, while the undercard overflows with Group 1 contests.
Recent dry spells have left the turf firm, likely yielding a good-to-firm surface for the day’s contests.
The Longchamp Abbaye, run at 1:47, may be a weaker edition, yet a low draw still matters. I’m backing Francis‑Henri Graffard’s SHIRI from stall four.
Mehmas’ daughter has surged in sprint form, especially after dropping to five furlongs, winning a Listed at Deauville and narrowly missing Naana’s Shadow in a Group 3 here. With a kind draw, she stands a solid chance to perform.
The Opera field teems with three‑year‑old talent, but Aventure sets the benchmark. For my money, John and Thady Gosden’s MISS SCOTT could snatch the prize.
Night Of Thunder’s offspring has taken cautious steps yet showed steady progress, culminating in a dominant Snow Fairy Fillies’ Stakes victory at the Curragh.
A longer run should suit her, and she could still improve. While she’d need a career‑best to challenge a in‑form Aventure, an upset isn’t out of the question.
The Qatar Prix de la Foret, effectively a bit under seven furlongs with a downhill stretch, favors speed on today’s firmer ground. I’m picking Fozzy Stack’s THESECRETADVERSARY.
St Mark’s Basilica’s son remains unbeaten over sub‑mile trips this season, including the Jersey Stakes and Prix Jean Prat. Though his Group 1 mile defeats loom, the short distance here suits him perfectly, giving him an excellent shot.