We’re all set for a potentially informative day of racing at ParisLongchamp alongside domestic action from Ffos Las.
1.33 ParisLongchamp – Classic Prospects Green Spirit and Narissa collide
Exciting duo Green Spirit and Narissa collide in a fantastic renewal of Prix ​​de la Grotte at ParisLongchamp.
Christopher Head saddles Green Spiritwho made great strides last season when she won her first four starts – including at Group 3 and Group 2 level. She was not disgraced when beaten by Diamond Necklace in the Prix Marcel Boussac on Arc Day and sets the standard to reappear under Maxime Guyon.
Narissa chased Green Spirit home on three occasions last year, including third in the aforementioned Group 1. She will need to progress over the winter if she is to close the gap, but the pair are currently 8/1 for the French 1000 Guineas. Trainer Francis-Henri Graffard has landed the last two renewals of this race and also fields Anashkaya, who is partnered by Christophe Soumillon.
Evolutionist ran an excellent race when third in the Group 1 colt’s mile and cannot be denied for trainer Karl Burke.
2.50 ParisLongchamp – Lagardere runner-up Nighttime returns
All eyes will be on Night time as he stakes his classic claims in Group 3 Prix ​​de Fontainebleau at 2:50 p.m.
The Christopher Head-trained colt scored in three of his five starts as a two-year-old and finished the campaign with an excellent second to Puerto Rico in the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere. That form entitles him to start favorite here and this step up to a mile is likely to suit.
Shelf Solution is the biggest danger to the all-conquering Francis-Henri Graffard farm. Supplemented for this race, he is two from three after winning a couple of smaller all-weather races at Chantilly and deserves a crack at this better grade.
Rubber band claimed a Listed contest at Saint-Cloud last month, so he has the fitness advantage over his rivals, while Campsite is another with top form for Jean-Claude Rouget.
2.38 Ffos Las – Doujadou and Into The Blue competition exciting maiden hurdle
A competitive version of this Amroth Bay Static Caravan Sales Maiden Hurdle sees Doujadou and Into The Blue join a field of 11.
Rebecca Curtis took this award with the useful Newton Tornado last season and Doujadou has shown enough so far to warrant respect in here. A points winner, he has filled the spots in both starts over hurdles and is expected to improve with races.
Into the blue is an interesting newcomer to the Nicky Henderson and Nico de Boinville combination. This son of Blue Bresil has a pedigree that is related to Rajhani Express and needs to be watched in the market.
The Sam Thomas graduate Knead A Victory is top rated at a grade of 122 and he has solid claims if he is fit enough after an absence.
Best of the rest
ParisLongchamps at 15.25 Group 3 Prix ​​Noailles has seen some great winners over the years, including the incredible Calandagan in 2024. This year, Special waltz is well understood for Andre Fabre, while Joseph O’Brien’s raider Hardy Warrior is of interest from a home country’s perspective.
Map of stars and Marquisate is sure to be popular with punters for the Listed Prix Lord Seymour at 16.00, with James Doyle taking the ride on the former for Wathnan Racing.
At home, the progressive Manigod could be the one to beat in an open-looking Tommy Williams Memorial Handicap Hurdle (3.50pm) at Ffos Las.