SEB - probably more lies mate...why should Sea Moon be running in group three company (with a penalty) and have a 'target' (Breeders' Cup) where there's likely to be fast ground?

Besides...he's a group one winner in waiting that fully deserves his place in ANY international group one - he's definitely in with a squeak in the Arc, and running against (potentially) progressive horses (improving 3yo's) with a penalty really doesn't make sense, when the 'Holy Grail' and the immortality of the Arc is far from a pipedream!

I find it hard to believe that he's not being aimed at the Arc...and as I said earlier, I can't see good ground being a problem at all!

In this day & age there's no excuse for all this faeces we regularly hear from connections!
Furthermore...what has Abdullah got representing him in the Arc?

Last Train's chances of lining up look expired and it's a grave failure when an operation the size of Juddmonte can't even find a runner in the world's greatest race!

You have earned many kudos by that statement but I don't believe he was even
a teacher, never mind a headmaster, he knows I am not a KOW TOWING IDIOT.

Navel, don't know if you buy the Racing Post, but they are doing an few write ups this week on the ARC, which MAY go some way towards extending your knowledge of the competitors.

As for Stoute why he is not in jail is beyond me.Fact

I hope the lack of coverage of the Arc on 'free' TV will not be permanent.

The 2012 Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe will not be shown on free-to-air television after the BBC and Channel 4 decided against picking up the rights to the event.

Dedicated racing channels At The Races and Racing UK will pick up coverage of Europe’s most prestigious flat race live from Longchamp, but none of the meeting will be broadcast on a free-to-air network for the first time in many years.

From -  sport-onthebox.com

For those of you going to the Arc next weekend, download your free ticket (for two persons) using the link below.

http://francegalop1.ecritel.net/Club-France-Galop/formulaire/pdf/invitation-qatar.pdf

[It is only 8 Euros per adult to get in anyway, an absolute bargain.]


(It is worth signing up, at the France Galop website, to register for the free tickets sent out to the top French races across the year (flat and jumps).
http://www.france-galop.com/Club-France-Galop.3503.0.html

Successive governments and the Racing Post are in league to take as much from us in the form of tax, Labour allowed each betting shop to become casino's, even newspapers can run bingo from their premises, so why should they inform us so that we MAY take the profits from the bookies?
Keep soldiering on , NAVEL , but with purpose and determination, cut out the extraneous and concentrate on the vital.

金銀細工師はグランプリ凱旋門の最後に勝つ。

I've heard that next Sunday in Paris the streets will be paved in gold...

On the Nicolas Clement website today was confirmation of Yellow and Green's participation in this years Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.

News from nicolasclement.com

We're a little behind in keeping you up-to-date, so please find below a round-up of the Clement activities since our last log:

Much closer at hand however are Yellow and Green's (Monsun) exploits. The attractive and hugely talented filly has changed ownership since her victory in the Gr2 Prix de Malleret and now also runs in the colours of  Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa al Thani. In her first start for her new team, she flew home and eyecatching fourth in the Gr1 Prix Vermeille - leaving much the best impression in the field.

On the back of that run; with careful consideration between trainer and owner, and seeing how well the filly has taken the race in her stride, we decided that Yellow and Green will be allowed to take her chances in Europes most prestigious race - the Gr1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe!

The build-up to the race has been going well and we're looking forward to the first Sunday in October....

Keep your fingers crossed!

Also news on French Fifteen

We're happy to report that after an injury-enforced-break French Fifteen (Turtle Bowl) is back to being ridden  and going well. He will stay in training as a 4yo next season and his targets may include Gr1 Championship races such as the Lockinge Stakes, Prix Isphahan, Jaques le Marois - and we're sure he is bound to provide his connections with much joy in the future.

IN THE BATH: AM USING THE LINK TO LOG INTO FRANCE-GALOP. FINE  BUT THEY WON'T ACCEPT THE POSTCODE. THEY WANT A 5 DIGIT CODE. IF YOU HAVE A 7 DIGIT POSTCODE i.e. YO26 5QN, WHICH 5 DIGITS DO YOU USE?

Camelot seems to have come in a bit
on here today.

I know many of you shrewdies are on Orfevre at 16, 14 etc but I only got on board at 5.9 couple of weeks ago hoping it would shorten up to at least 9/2 on here, for a trade. Was getting a bit nervous last few days as it looked like it was being challenged for favouritism. Relieved to see some where backing Orfevre last night, so finally got lay matched at 5.5 and now have some nice green on the Japanese tank.
Feeling quietly confident now. Nathaniel is the one danger I'm most worried about.

Teddy Grimthorpe has confirmed Sea Moon as a likely runner in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp on Sunday.

The Sir Michael Stoute-trained four-year-old was last seen finishing fifth when sent off favourite for the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot in July, but was only beaten a little over two lengths.

He looks set to renew rivalries with Danedream and Nathaniel in France this weekend and Grimthorpe, racing manager for owner Khalid Abdullah, expects Ryan Moore to be in the saddle.

Moore has been sidelined by injury since late August and his comeback date has yet to be confirmed, but Thursday will be the earliest he can return after his name did not feature among Wednesday's declarations.

The news of Sea Moon's probable participation may have wider implications, as Moore has been linked with the ride aboard Derby hero Camelot, who will require a new jockey if he does line up due to Joseph O'Brien being unable to make the weight of 8st 11lb.

Grimthorpe said: "When we've made a final decision we'll let everyone know. It's on the agenda and at the moment we're heading that way.

"As long as things keep going as they are, hopefully we'll be there."

Asked when Moore would return to competitive action, Grimthorpe said: "I'm waiting to hear more news, but hopefully he'll be on board (Sea Moon)."

Akak, I think you're mistaking me for my more illustrious namesake (sadly absent from here nowadays), but thanks anyway

Danedream had final gallop today at Cologne over 2,000 metres. Connections delighted with her form. Will be arriving at #Longchamp Saturday

Thats from this afternoon so dunno

Good question. According to BF rules the market due not to be suspended until 10.30 tomorrow so with the price drift on Danedream......?

Dunno Bazz. Something funny going on with Danedream's price.

Just noticed this...what's going on?

Danedream out for a slide according to the graphs, then back in, and then a suspension
I hope she's OK because that'll be dreadful for the race if she doesn't get there

It there's no news available...then to close a market, just what are Betfair privy to?

Philipp Stauffenberg
German thoroughbred stud Schlossgut Itlingen, bloodstock agent Stauffenberg Bloodstock



Shocking news for German racing as Cologne racecourse shut down.

Cologne race course and training centre locked. All horses including Danedream not allowed to travel.
No horses allowed to leave or enter Cologne for the next 3 month. No races, no sales, no yearlings able to go into training - what a mess