13:40 ParisLongchamp
Prix d'Ispahan - Group 1
Flat
• 1850m
• €250,000
• 8
C
4 yrs
40-122
A 2023 Group I winner who has proved his form and well-being by finishing 2nd in consecutive recent outings, the latest over 1600m at Saint-Cloud in a Group II event on 1 May. Sets a very high standard
J Abdullah
€678,516
G
5 yrs
2/1113
Acquitted himself well (3rd) in the Group II Prix du Muguet over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on 1 May. Closely matched on that form with MARHABA YA SANAFI (1)
S A Aga Khan
€128,942
C
5 yrs
300-11
Consistent high-class performer unbeaten in two starts this year. Won the 1800m Group III Prix Exbury on his reappearance in March and the Group I Prix Ganay over 2100m at this venue last time (28 April)
Mme O Fau
€394,417
G
4 yrs
30-425
Finished behind HAYA ZARK (3) in both the Group III Prix Exbury and Group I Prix Ganay at this venue over 2100m on 28 April. Has a bit to find
Gousserie/ec Gribomont/mdelaunay
€533,747
C
5 yrs
74541-5
Finished a well-beaten 5th of 7 runners on his reappearance in a Group III race at Sandown on 26 April. Needs to improve to make his presence felt
A Hetherton
€368,795
G
4 yrs
1211-19
Well-traveled Group performer with sound references/form credentials. Returns to French soil after a disappointing 9th in the Champions Mile at Sha Tin on 28 April
Middleham Park Racing LX
€517,490
F
5 yrs
2112-1
Won a course-and-distance Listed race on her seasonal reappearance last month (14 April). Has sound references at the highest level, so should fight for victory with improved fitness/condition on her side
Baron Ed De Rothschild
€572,861
F
4 yrs
11451-
Champion filly with an impressive resume. Won a Group I at two and another 3 top-level successes last year - the latest over 2000m in the Prix de l'Opera at this venue when last seen on 1 October. Keep safe
Yeguada Centurion Slu
€1,631,707
Race Overview
A typically stellar cast assembled for the 2024 edition of the prestigious Group I Prix d'Ispahan. In 3 starts this campaign, last year's Poule d'Essai des Poulains winner MARHABA YA SANAFI (1) has proved that he retains all of his class and ability. He won a Listed race on his seasonal reappearance before filling the runners-up berth in Group III and Group II races over a mile. On the strength and consistency of that form, he's good value to reconnect with success at the highest level. MQSE DE SEVIGNE (7) also won a Listed race on her comeback and is a proven Group performer who will pose a threat. DOLAYLI (2), who would appreciate a fast track, and high-class multiple Group I winner BLUE ROSE CEN (8) aren't underestimated.
Selection:
1 - 7 - 2
