The Prix de l’Abbaye saw Makarova win a fast and furious race over five furlongs, beating Bradsell and Believing in a close finish. Trainer Ed Walker was emotional as it was his runner’s last race and he won a major European prize. Fantastic Moon was withdrawn from the Arc de Triomphe due to soft ground. Bradsell and Believing were favorites in the Prix de l’Abbaye, while Kerdos and Desperate Hero are also considered strong contenders. In the Prix Jean-Luc Lagadere, Camille Pissarro won in a tight finish, with Henri Matisse and Field of Gold among the top contenders. Zarigana, Bedtime Story, and Simmering were the top choices in the Prix Marcel Boussac, where Vertical Blue won at odds of 100-1.
The Arc de Triomphe is set to be a wide-open race with four three-year-olds at the top of the betting lists. Look De Vega, trained by Aidan O’Brien, has seen a shift in betting interest, while Al Riffa is the only older horse at single-figure odds. Racing fans are excited for the day’s action at Longchamp, with plenty of live contenders in the undercard races as well. Overall, the day promises thrilling races with top horses and jockeys competing for prestigious wins.
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