Opera Ballo

Did he look like a head case in his first 2 wins?

He was 2f to Field Of Gold at Newmarket. He pulled too hard in the race.

That stallion has been getting it’s fair share of winners  in middle distance races

Talented but quirky. Maybe geld him

He's quirky. Geld him? Maybe with Godolphin, others may not. The horse's stallion value could be more than the lifetime earnings of an average Londoner.

Doubt you'll ever win a Group 1 pulling like that

I do not think he'll win a proper Gp 1 race over 8f. Is Kalms allowed in horses? Kalms seems to work for some humans with a nervy disposition.

wasnt that bad last night..bit keen first cupple furlongs.

imposs covers himself only proper G1  not G1 in title

Bollocks on the line tomorrow. Should really beat these

I like King Of Cities, but I don't think dropping him back in trip on quick ground is the wisest move. Likely a big drifter. Looks as if punters are standing Royal Playwright yet again. The horse has been a cash machine for bookmakers.

Another one that was outpaced in his last race was Royal Playwright. He's also down in trip.

He settled much better today. An easy winner at the end. As usual his price drifted out to 2.8 before backed into 2.5. All good.

ASonOfWottonBassett
29 May 25 22:36

Talented but quirky. Maybe geld him

Still a bit keen though but getting better. Best is yet to come.

Yes, he was still a bit keen, possibly inherited from the sire/dam. I liked this horse. He'd won the last 2x I backed him - odds-against; only 7/2 against FoG in The Craven when supplemented, I think.

Jul 10, 2025 -- 4:53PM, Rico-Dangleflaps wrote:

ASonOfWottonBassett29 May 25 22:36Talented but quirky. Maybe geld him

Come back to me when he wins a G1. I will say, he does seem to be learning. Each run slightly more settled. There's hope for him yet

Like to see him race on at 4 at least. Seems the type to improve with age.

Royal Playwright thumped again. How many more times? Will probably pop up when least expected.

Did anyone follow Martin Dixon in today with his ante-post each-way double?

Opera Ballo 12-1 for the Breeders Cup Mile'
Scandanavia 8-1 for the St Leger

Oh, only johngrace, then?

That was just Luck being Luck, a real pita nowadays

Who’s offering prices for the Breeders Cup mile?

Unibet I think it was giving prices to rtv. ie Nobet.

Thanks Cider. I don’t rate the double by the way. But fair play for him going it it.

It was just a Luck wind up

Ahh ok! And advertising for the bookies!

I hadn’t seen no RTV so thanks again.

Breeders Cup prices, but no Epsom Derby 2026 from most bookies. What a state of affairs?

Not with you.
Why would there be a market for the 2026 Derby when we’ve barely seen a 2yo out yet?

Charlie Appleby is considering running his promising three-year-old Opera Ballo (Ghaiyyath) in the Prix Daphnis (Gr.3) over 1,600 meters at Deauville on August 10. A winner of the Listed Henry Cecil Stakes on Thursday at Newmarket, Opera Ballo made a strong impression by moving up effortlessly before sweeping past Seagulls Eleven to win by two and three-quarter lengths.
"It’s easy to say afterwards, but I would’ve been disappointed if he hadn’t won," said Charlie Appleby. "He’s a horse we’ve really liked since the spring – even since the winter, to be honest. He’s got a strong character, just like his sire, but he has a big engine and a beautiful action. He still needs to learn how to do things properly. I think he learned a lot today, and we might take him to Deauville for the Prix Daphnis."

He’s entered up dy before the Marois.

Also for the G1 Moulin.

Has his own thread so …

Delashay • August 11, 2025 1:58 PM BST
The PRIX DAPHNIS 4:15 where the Haggas unbeaten Scoville 4/6 was trounced,  had been marked in as Opera Bello’s next start, looks like they are ready to go to GP1 as he skipped and is in the Marois next Sunday.

Delashay • August 11, 2025 1:58 PM BST
The PRIX DAPHNIS 4:15 where the Haggas unbeaten Scoville 4/6 was trounced,  had been marked in as Opera Bello’s next start, looks like they are ready to go to GP1 as he skipped and is in the Marois next Sunday.

Delashay • August 11, 2025 2:02 PM BST
Race yesterday was a G3 currently best price 8/1 with lots to be taken out on the 13th

You’re welcome

Jacques Le Marois is a tough test for Opera Ballo. I'd like to see Rosallion win, but have a soft spot for The Lion In Winter. I hope they all run to their potential.

We have to see if he goes Impossible, it’s looking like it and surely a positive if they have decided to go for it?

I know he has a following so wanted to alert those, I’ll be hoping that the fav doesn’t win! No room for sentimentality in racing.

Am waiting on news or vids on the Japanese shippers, their champion miler 16/1 has brought a pacemaker and they are entered up for the Moulin after.

There’s lots in the race and the form of the Jean Pratt worked out ok yesterday, but they were dropping back, will those stepping up be outstayed? Lion looking like the extra distance should suit.

Maybe it’s not a pacemaker?

JANTAR MANTAR (JPN 16/1

Beat in the NHK Mile Cup

ASCOLI PICENO (JPN) 10/1

ASCOLI -  the mare was very unlucky in the run (so can only assume that’s why she’s shorter?) being blocked, finishes her races very strongly.

I’ve seen no news of their wellbeing or if they are even in France! If they are it could be a different level to what the older milers back here offer.

Another Godolphin withdrawal no Opera Ballo

Ten remain for this weekends Jaques La Marois, headed by Rosealion

Charlie relies on Notable Speach.

Two japanese runners but no champion Jantar Mantar

Markets down now two for AOB Lion & DV

Where do you get this info? Nothing on the bookies papers. Thanks.

Just checking the entries as they are made.  Gosden has put people way claimed Lead Artist was going.  I’m not surprised that Notable Speech shows on this track, Ascot will always favour Rosie more.

Not sure if Opera was pulled from the race at the weekend because of the presense of Scoville?

https://www.france-galop.com/fr/course/detail/2025/P/b0g3Z0FVUHZnSEZCbWE0TWx0dEpDdz09

interesting quote from Roger Teal yesterday

Roger Teal’s Dancing Gemini will head to the Prix Jacques le Marois a fresh horse as he looks to regain the superb form shown earlier in the term.

The Marois, a Group One event run over a mile at Deauville on Sunday, is his next port of call, with Ryan taking the ride for the first time since Sandown.

Baralona has opted to ride Zibari over Ridari.

14”s is a big price Trevor

certainly is wasn't on my radar to be honest, still not sure if AOB will have any runners

Looks like he will, but will Ryan ride the 3 year old or jump like Barazolna , Camille was entered sidestepped for the Moulin back at Longchamp presumably.

thought he was nailed on for TLIW now back in trip and the form of the Prat standing up last weekend.

On oddschecker PP go 9/2 Unibet 3/1 do they know?

Who knows? Gina said that Docklands is to supped tomorrow.

Do you think Ryan thinks that Lion is better than Mattisse?

If Hannon’s horse runs to the same level then he knows he has 2 1/4 L to find for stepping up an extra furlong.

Impossible they must be desperate to get a G1 with Lion?

No only guessing HM already a BC winner if mine would be aiming him there again, bearing in mind he's been on the go since April, if mine wouldn't run

Rosallion the stable form has to be of concern, on Monday 1/56 more than happy to watch it win at the price.

The Lion, I think they realise they got him all wrong, breeding said middle distances but on the course at 2 he showed them surprising speed, this I thought would have been an opportunity to win what is looking like a weak G1.

Just seen that DV has been sold that’s a negative for him. Camille is injured with a fracture from the Eclipse, it’s taken time to release that news!

I’m happy to oppose Rosie and hadn’t seen their form so thanks, Moore probably will then ride the Lion looking for the G1 and has had a track sighter.

Soumi said WoodShhauna’s limit is 6f after the Jean Pratt so was the lion staying on or getting nearer tired horses.

9/2 the field behind the fav gives plenty of options.

The draws been made with the principles all low

What's all this about Opera Ballo, is this a chat about some weird Gr2 opportunity with no prices?

Forgive me I see 'Queen Elizabeth II Stakes Betting Odds- Winner', don't like it in this race good luck

He was entered for a G3 sidestepped that and it looked like they might go for the G1 Marois this weekend. Not mentioned the QE11 but thanks Frogger

forgive me I'm sorry - you're keen

Not at all and no need

Rosallion has done a runner in Le Marois due to a stone bruise (I thought this was AOB specific). Now, more reason to back The Lion In Winter. But, he's short for what he's done so far.

trevor007 • August 13, 2025 12:28 PM BST
thought he was nailed on for TLIW now back in trip and the form of the Prat standing up last weekend.

On oddschecker PP go 9/2 Unibet 3/1 do they know?

Delashay • July 12, 2025 5:18 PM BST
Who’s offering prices for the Breeders Cup mile?

And there you see what’s fcked with racing

GEORGE.B • July 10, 2025 10:35 PM BST
Did anyone follow Martin Dixon in today with his ante-post each-way double?

Opera Ballo 12-1 for the Breeders Cup Mile'
Scandanavia 8-1 for the St Leger

Had said no books were offering but you could bet on Chelts or the guineas!

When NS was beat in the July Cup you could get 12/1 with a book that never took a bet, Betfair never had a market!

still got the potential of a group 1 performer.

looked very good giving away weight.

Great ride from Buick

Jul 10, 2025 -- 5:59PM, ThePomp wrote:

Like to see him race on at 4 at least. Seems the type to improve with age.

WD