13:05 ParisLongchamp
Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp Longines (Group 1)
Flat
• 999m
• €350,000
• 16
G
9 yrs
942450
Has simply not been performing to par, latterly 11th of 18 in Gr.3 Prix du Petit Couvert last month, and is unlikely to cause an upset
M Cafaro
€321,025
G
6 yrs
10-1790
Won Flying Five in 2023 but disappointing for most part since, latterly last but one in last month's running, and can be ruled out
Charlie Bit Me Syndicate
€450,627
G
4 yrs
1-14065
Has done little of note since winning a spring Gr.3 at Newmarket, although most recently ran 5th of 18 in Flying Five race of reference and, in similar form, will not be going home empty-handed
Hambleton Racing Ltd Xxvi
€274,394
C
3 yrs
618163
Makes first appearance since running good 3rd to BRADSELL (9) in 1000m Gr.1 Nunthorpe S. at York on 23 August. Comes here fresh and while unlikely to repeat, can still get in on the action
Mme F Hay
€325,537
C
4 yrs
851554
Winless since securing a Haydock Gr.2 during the spring but ran a reassuring 4th of 18 in 1000m Gr.1 Flying Five S at the Curragh 3 weeks ago and, in similar shape, can put on another good show
John Connolly/a D Spence
€224,996
C
3 yrs
154334
Has continued his respectable ways since moving yards. 4th of 15 in Gr.3 Prix du Petit Couvert over course and distance 3 weeks ago. Enjoys a decent draw but seems to have little else going for him
F Manservigi
€41,106
G
4 yrs
611306
Started to come good during the summer before losing his way again. 56/1 6th of 18 in Flying Five race of reference, but a repeat seems most improbable
Norman Court Stud & Partn
€149,661
C
4 yrs
330-710
10th of 15, on return to competition, in Gr.3 Prix du Petit Couvert over course and distance 3 weeks ago. Ryan Moore back in the irons but poorly-drawn and others easier to back
Tabor/smith/magnier/weste
€258,931
C
4 yrs
137-111
A veritable steamroller lately, most recently winning 1000m Gr.1 Flying Five S. in good order mid-September and, capable on any going, can wrap this up
Victorious Racing
€1,226,579
G
4 yrs
5-60273
Got back in the game when close 3rd of 15 in Gr.3 Prix du Petit Couvert over course and distance 3 weeks ago. Was unlucky that day and James Doyle will be expected to set the record straight
Wathnan Racing
€168,248
F
5 yrs
271373
Made up for her Nunthorpe blip when 3rd of 18 to BRADSELL (9) in 1000m Gr.1 Flying Five S. at the Curragh 3 weeks ago. Tom Marquand keeps the ride and the soft ground can give his mare an edge this time
Brightwalton Bloodstock L
€279,023
F
4 yrs
232135
5th of 15 in Gr.3 Prix du Petit Couvert over course and distance 3 weeks ago. Is here on her merits, always acquits herself 100%, but the draw will not help her cause
European Bloodstock Manag
€133,366
F
3 yrs
531161
Won 3 of last 4, most recently running on well to win a 1000m Newbury Gr.3 a fortnight ago. Takes a notable step up in class but has earned the right to race at this level and, with Oisin Murphy back on board, can pleasantly surprise
R P Gallagher
€150,391
F
4 yrs
441322
Tough filly with nothing to prove at this level, latterly 2nd to BRADSELL (9) in 1000m Gr.1 Flying Five S at the Curragh 3 weeks ago. Has form on soft ground, and Billy Loughnane will be keen to exact revenge on what is a spare ride
Highclere T R - Jane Add
€695,263
G
2 yrs
2252
Runner-up in 3 of 4, last time beaten only a neck in 1200m Mill Reef S. at Newbury a fortnight ago but appears properly out of his depth this time
G McGladery
€37,457
F
2 yrs
102144
In the thick of things for the most part this year, most recently 4th of 13 in a 1200m Ayr Gr.3 on 21 September, but in this company has no possible chance
G Waud
€73,536
Race Overview
Always a competitive affair, this year's edition sees revitalised, 2023 King's Stand S. winner, BRADSELL (9) back at the very top of his game and, already a winner in Deauville this summer, he makes his Longchamp debut on a Gr.1 hat-trick and is eminently capable of pulling it off. That being said, BELIEVING (14) [drawn 5] finished runner-up to him in both the Nunthorpe and the Flying Five and, even in the absence of Ryan Moore, still looks dangerous. ROGUE LIGHTNING (10) has not been the luckiest with the draw but reassured here 3 weeks ago and, considering last year's 5th, must be afforded considerable respect. A place behind him that day, MAKAROVA (11) has placed behind the first 2 named over the summer and can again envisage a first-3 spot.
Selection:
9 - 14 - 10