On the most recent episode of Weekend Winners, the panel took an in-depth look into Sunday’s Aga Khan Studs Prix Jacques Le Marois from Deauville.
Regardless of defeat by the hands of Blue Bolt final time, Aidan O’Brien’s Exact heads the betting for the Group 1 showdown for three-year-olds and over. The yard received the race with Diego Velazquez final time period and will probably be assured of one other success right here, with Ryan Moore booked to journey.
The British contingent are represented by Zeus Olympios and Extra Thunder, while Sixpence and Strauss fly the flag for Japan. By way of the house aspect, Rayif holds robust claims for Francis-Henri Graffard after victory within the French 2000 Guineas earlier within the season.
Declan Rix…
“I am liking the Francis Henri Graffard-trained Rayif, who will probably be happier again at a mile than final time [when fifth in the Prix Jean Prat over seven furlongs]. He received the French 2000 Guineas impressively with minimize beneath foot and if he bounces again, on that run he will probably be a harmful challenger.
Rayif goes for Prix Jacques Le Marois gold on Sunday (Picture: Zuzanna Lupa)
“The drop to seven behind Thesecretadversary was a superb run, given he had a setback going into Royal Ascot. He wasn’t ideally positioned within the race and ran on nicely and I feel there’s loads of tempo on provide right here. He can sit and stalk the leaders and is overpriced in opposition to the older horses right here.
Kate Tracey…
“I’m with Rayif as nicely right here. I am hoping he can bounce again to his French 2000 Guineas type. Final time all of it went incorrect – he was down in journey and within the incorrect place. I’m hoping he can construct on that.
“That is the primary race he has had this season by which he has had this goal, with none interruptions this time. The floor is fast – which is the alternative of his Guineas win – however connections have stated they’re wanting higher floor so this needs to be in his favour.”
Sam Boswell…
“I assumed Exact was attention-grabbing in right here. She has been a typical Aidan O’Brien three-year-old filly who’s battle-hardened and was campaigned strongly this 12 months. We noticed her run at Deauville behind Blue Bolt within the Prix Rothschild, which she ran creditably in.
“My solely concern is the short turnarounds repeatedly, which it’s for her regardless that she has proven she is nice sufficient to compete at this degree. I feel she may get the Group One in opposition to the boys right here.”
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