Great shame Jean-Claude Rouget will no longer be training post Sept 2026. He's a true gentleman, a very good trainer and true to his words about the targets of his star horses. I believe his health has not been good recently.
His most recent ARC winner Ace Impact was my next best ARC winner after Treve.
I wish Mr Rouget well. A great loss to horseracing. Happy retirement Mr Rouget.
Great shame Jean-Claude Rouget will no longer be training post Sept 2026. He's a true gentleman, a very good trainer and true to his words about the targets of his star horses. I believe his health has not been good recently. His most recent ARC winn
After Pearled Majesty last week, it’s Daryz who was taken on the turf of Deauville to prepare for her return. It will be in the Prix Foy (Gr. II), on 6 September at Longchamp, four weeks before the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (Gr. I). After following the progress of his two leaders, Shadirwan and Ebiyar, Daryz broke away very easily, hardly asked by his partner Mickaël Barzalona. “As you know, he has not run since Royal Ascot, recalled Francis-Henri Graffard, his mentor. He is quite massive and has a lot of character. I thought it was important to bring him back in "race mode" during a canter, in order to really get him back into the swing of things. Everything went perfectly well today. He behaved very well, it’s very positive. He can still be quite authoritarian in his attitude. I think he was quite authoritarian and that he will get well in shape after this exercise. He is a bit overweight right now, so I think it will be very beneficial.”
Nicely said Impossible.Update,After Pearled Majesty last week, it’s Daryz who was taken on the turf of Deauville to prepare for her return. It will be in the Prix Foy (Gr. II), on 6 September at Longchamp, four weeks before the Qatar Prix de l'Arc
There’s a video of the gallop which doesn’t show a lot other than him hacking up at a half pace!
Ebiyar Who was one that he worked with was seen as Graffards Epsom horse at the start of the year, has a very low rating and only won its maiden.
There’s a video of the gallop which doesn’t show a lot other than him hacking up at a half pace! Ebiyar Who was one that he worked with was seen as Graffards Epsom horse at the start of the year, has a very low rating and only won its maiden.
There are only 7 left in the Grand Prix De Deauville the recently mentioned unbeaten Mazzala is in there.
1 GLOBAL HEALTH H.PS. 5 A. 60 kg 2 CHESTNUT ROCKET M.PS. 4 A. 59 kg 3 PRESAGE NOCTURNE (IRE) M.PS. 6 A. 59 kg P. ZAMBELLI/MME R. KHADDAM A. BOTTI (S) 60 4 AL AASY IRE H.PS. 9 A. 59 kg 5 ARROW EAGLE M.PS. 5 A. 59 kg 6 MONEY TIME F.PS. 4 a. 57,5 kg 7 MAZZALA (IRE) H.PS. 3 A. 55 kg
Sosie’s TEMPORARY EXIT (08/20/2026) has expired so are we to think that he’s back in training with Fabre?
On his beating of Giavelloto twice last year he has the capability but more importantly Course Form over Kalpana.
There are only 7 left in the Grand Prix De Deauville the recently mentioned unbeaten Mazzala is in there.1 GLOBAL HEALTH H.PS. 5 A. 60 kg 2 CHESTNUT ROCKET M.PS. 4 A. 59 kg 3 PRESAGE NOCTURNE (IRE) M.PS. 6 A. 59 kg P. ZAMBE
Pierre-Yves Bureau, racing manager to Wertheimer et Frere, owners of Sosie, Aventure, Oracle and Rumouriste Sosie certainly won't get to run in the Arc and it's not certain whether he will run again. He's been a wonderful horse and we'll be looking for a place at stud. Aventure will stay over a mile and a quarter and head to the Prix de l'Opera barring a dramatic change in circumstances. Oracle needed the run badly in the Prix de Reux and while he will run again in the autumn, he doesn't seem like an Arc horse. Rumouriste might run in the Prix Niel but again I'm not sure that he has shown enough to go to the Arc.
Pierre-Yves Bureau, racing manager to Wertheimer et Frere, owners of Sosie, Aventure, Oracle and RumouristeSosie certainly won't get to run in the Arc and it's not certain whether he will run again. He's been a wonderful horse and we'll be looking fo
Interesting thanks Brandy, so that leaves the unmentioned & unbeaten Mazzala for them, not currently entered or priced.
I see Maddy has put up Bay City not sure if Tom did too?
3 from the RP been giving thier tips the last couple of days.
Interesting thanks Brandy, so that leaves the unmentioned & unbeaten Mazzala for them, not currently entered or priced. I see Maddy has put up Bay City not sure if Tom did too? 3 from the RP been giving thier tips the last couple of days.
Soft ground has decided eight of the last ten Arcs - that's why this 20-1 shot represents outstanding ante-post value Our Weekender columnist looks ahead to the Longchamp showpiece
Published on 26 August 2026inMaddy Playle Last updated 10:07, 26 August 2026
Soft ground has decided eight of the last ten Arcs - that's why this 20-1 shot represents outstanding ante-post valueOur Weekender columnist looks ahead to the Longchamp showpiecehttps://www.racingpost.com/news/opinion/comment/soft-ground-has-decided
There’s another horse who is over odds who has also been long forgotten, the form is there, recent updates did say no run at Deauville unless it’s really soft.
Hoping it shows in a trial, as think that it’s an EW on the form with room to improve for the soft going and a fast ran race.
If it’s entered to run and updates are showing intent to do so I’ll make a case for it. Don’t expect much in the trial run however so the price should hold up.
My other back was the retired filly. There’s another horse who is over odds who has also been long forgotten, the form is there, recent updates did say no run at Deauville unless it’s really soft. Hoping it shows in a trial, as think that it’s
Thought that a weird remark to make also, maybe she’s getting confused with another!
She does also go on to say about Maltese Cross being the rightful Leger fav but having other targets! So might have been written on the plane after her trip abroad some days ago?!
Thought that a weird remark to make also, maybe she’s getting confused with another! She does also go on to say about Maltese Cross being the rightful Leger fav but having other targets! So might have been written on the plane after her trip abroad
She had the winner last year, I revealed my bet knowing that lightening doesn’t strike twice!
It’s had the double Ky Bosch put on it in the space of two days!
She had the winner last year, I revealed my bet knowing that lightening doesn’t strike twice! It’s had the double Ky Bosch put on it in the space of two days!
Delbert's well known M/O is to mention every runner with reams of C&P. After the race is run he then will appear with highlighted quote of his on the winner and an aftertimed bet. A harmless enough fantasist though
Delbert's well known M/O is to mention every runner with reams of C&P.After the race is run he then will appear with highlighted quote of his on the winner and an aftertimed bet.A harmless enough fantasist though
uptheirons • July 9, 2026 8:07 PM BST F/O you non betting bullshatter
impossible123 • July 9, 2026 8:23 PM BST A long shot Bay City Roller esp if the going is soft or worse.
The contrast in opinions!
The 3rd and 4th replies on this thread,uptheirons • July 9, 2026 8:07 PM BSTF/O you non betting bullshatterimpossible123 • July 9, 2026 8:23 PM BSTA long shot Bay City Roller esp if the going is soft or worse.The contrast in opinions!
If I get the opportunity I must ask GLASGOWCALLING how he sussed out that uptheirons previous username was racingstar.
I've looked back a few years at a handful of racingstar's replies and I couldn't see any evidence of name-calling or bullying.
One has to wonder what's gone on in the intervening years that would explain uptheirons' current behaviour.
If I get the opportunity I must ask GLASGOWCALLING how he sussed out that uptheirons previous username was racingstar.I've looked back a few years at a handful of racingstar's replies and I couldn't see any evidence of name-calling or bullying.One ha
Mentioned it yesterday Pen, he didn’t work with anything much.
Ebiyar Who was one that he worked with was seen as Graffards Epsom horse at the start of the year, has a very low rating and only won its maiden.
Did you think that he looked good?
Mentioned it yesterday Pen, he didn’t work with anything much. Ebiyar Who was one that he worked with was seen as Graffards Epsom horse at the start of the year, has a very low rating and only won its maiden.Did you think that he looked good?
Chris Richardson, managing director for Cheveley Park, said: "While Estrange has not had ideal conditions, with the very dry summer, it's been decided to retire her to the paddocks. Estrange suffered some bone bruising during her last race, which meant she has had to have an easy time since and, although an autumn campaign was being envisaged, time is running out to have her fully fit therefore Mrs Thompson feels, as she has won her Group 1, it is time for her to retire to the paddocks.
Richardson’s comments confirm what some had questioned about her ideal going preference after Maddy’s article.
Estrange has been retired, Chris Richardson, managing director for Cheveley Park, said: "While Estrange has not had ideal conditions, with the very dry summer, it's been decided to retire her to the paddocks. Estrange suffered some bone bruising duri
My comment from yesterday about not taking the odds were for the fav.
Delashay • August 27, 2026 8:16 PM BST “I can’t take the odds for a horse who found nothing when asked.”
Which is a slight contradiction to be revealed, but it’s all about the price and 3/1 is short without knowing the draw and Minnie Hauk not really representing the form well.
For those cynics who claim that I mention every horse, I haven’t and I’ve stated who I’m against and was for.
My comment from yesterday about not taking the odds were for the fav. Delashay • August 27, 2026 8:16 PM BST“I can’t take the odds for a horse who found nothing when asked.”Which is a slight contradiction to be revealed, but it’s all about
Having watched the Yorkshie Oaks a couple of times, I am coming down on the side of Kalpana. I think that was a hell of a performance last week. I have her as the most likely winner at this stage, and 7/1 is cracking price. The Filly and Mare race at Ascot will also be on their minds, so will have to wait before playing.
Having watched the Yorkshie Oaks a couple of times, I am coming down on the side of Kalpana.I think that was a hell of a performance last week. I have her as the most likely winner at this stage, and 7/1 is cracking price. The Filly and Mare race at
The first stage of decs is on the 2nd waiting to see what remains.
Cualificar Was added today to the exchange.
They aren’t bad odds Brandy and it was a mighty run, at the time of the KG I wrote about her acceleration and how far it lasts. I have a suspicion that if it’s not timed right and she shows, that she might be nabbed late (as she has been by the likes of Giavelloto, Calandagan etc and was very nearly last time out)
The first stage of decs is on the 2nd waiting to see what remains. Cualificar Was added today to the exchange. They aren’t bad odds Brandy and it was a mighty run, at the time of the KG I wrote about her acceleration and how far it lasts.I have a s
Have you looked at her OR’s and compared them to this and last year?
Her KG winning OR was 120 this year, heading into the Arc after being beaten by Botti’s G last year she was on 122.
Her last run is rated 125, 5lb better than anything this year, but only 3lb above her figure last year and the narrative after the KG was that she’d improved.
The OR’s don’t match that.
She beaten over 7L last year in the Arc, is a 3lb increase on last year going to be enough and migrants have last time taken the edge off of her?
Have you looked at her OR’s and compared them to this and last year? Her KG winning OR was 120 this year, heading into the Arc after being beaten by Botti’s G last year she was on 122.Her last run is rated 125, 5lb better than anything this year,
If the ORs were perfect, all we would have to do is back the top rated every time.
I find, especially in non handicap National Hunt races, that the market is normally formed around ORs which gives great betting opportunities.
I agree with you about timing her run. Circumstances fell kindly for her in the George and hopefully Keane has learned from this. I do not blame him at York for going so early to chase down the pacemaker who looked at one stage to have gotten away from them.
She is a tremendously consistent horse. Her run in last seasons Arc can be marked up as she ran in the slop on the outside the whole way. Unlike Daryz and Minnie who ran on the fresh ground on the rail.
The draw as always will be important.
If the ORs were perfect, all we would have to do is back the top rated every time.I find, especially in non handicap National Hunt races, that the market is normally formed around ORs which gives great betting opportunities. I agree with you about ti
There are 40 left in the Price De Orange a week later over 2f shorter.
The backdoor route taken by last years winner.
Fabre’s QualityCar in that, missing from the Foy, was a bad run last time however.
10 left in the Moulin
There are 40 left in the Price De Orange a week later over 2f shorter. The backdoor route taken by last years winner.Fabre’s QualityCar in that, missing from the Foy, was a bad run last time however. 10 left in the Moulin
There’s an interesting contender entered that stands out to me in the Niel Chiefland
Was runner up in the German Derby ahead of the same owners Salitos.
He’d been 3rd prior in the Italian Derby, ahead of him was Grand Son Of Dark who ran well at big odds recently at Deauville.
Chiefland isn’t entered in the Arc and the German Derby winner Dandanos ran a stinker next time out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zbfl_f9bz70
The highlighted colt went all round the houses during the race in the link, the winner covered much less ground. To run as he did, he must have an engine!
There’s an interesting contender entered that stands out to me in the Niel ChieflandWas runner up in the German Derby ahead of the same owners Salitos. He’d been 3rd prior in the Italian Derby, ahead of him was Grand Son Of Dark who ran well at b
Scratch the above they hadn’t taken out some runners when they’d listed the supps.
The Niel features 7 , Arches Bay taken out.
Vermille 13
3. Euboa taken out 12. Habibi “ “
Scratch the above they hadn’t taken out some runners when they’d listed the supps.The Niel features 7 , Arches Bay taken out. Vermille 13 3. Euboa taken out 12. Habibi “ “
Delashay • September 3, 2026 6:42 PM BST Ah fk it, on Sunday there’s a big race in Baden Baden, where Botti’s Giavellto goes.
Against him is a 3yr old called Bright Light, who has an Arc ambition.
He was catching Presscott’s mare Tiffany last time out with Tornado Alert in behind.
Whether this colt is fully wound up for this I don’t know?
But should the Godolphin colt win Saturday or run well then things or odds of 150/1 might look mad in the year of an open arc.
Out of interest Sadcrooks had him in at 100/1 but had the last time that I looked removed him from their market.
Whilst he was pushed out by other firms here has him the same @66/1
He’s stamina laden, loves soft and goes against another formline on Sunday.
He’s rated 118 or 119
Toreceto Tasso was rated the same when he won the ARC
Delashay • September 3, 2026 6:42 PM BSTAh fk it, on Sunday there’s a big race in Baden Baden, where Botti’s Giavellto goes.Against him is a 3yr old called Bright Light, who has an Arc ambition.He was catching Presscott’s mare Tiffany last ti
£604,118.89 dellawoffler..this is all that matters..+£1.6 million from my previous acc.
Gross P&L£1,672,139.33Commission Paid£219,842.63Expert Fees Paid£384,276.26Total Fees Paid£604,118.89dellawoffler..this is all that matters..+£1.6 million from my previous acc.
Cheers Brandy he ran like a drain last time so not surprised!
I’ll keep it brief just for you, congratulations, enjoy and make the most of it and the opportunities that it opens up for you.
Cheers Brandy he ran like a drain last time so not surprised!I’ll keep it brief just for you, congratulations, enjoy and make the most of it and the opportunities that it opens up for you.
Bright Lights Super Performance: „Now to Baden-Baden, then Arc!“
Just missed the win at Westminster 136. Grand Prix of Berlin Bright Light from Andreas Suborics' Cologne racing team, finished second.
Andreas Suborics after the race: „We are highly satisfied, he is even better on soft ground! He's had a bad race the last two times, he's shown he belongs in this class.“
Now we're supposed to go to Iffezheim: „We're going to the Grand Prix of Baden and then to the Arc! But only if the floor is soft and not too firm“, said the coach about the new star in his stable.
He has vital course experience having run at Longchamp earlier in the year when second. The trainer then had said post race that it was too testing that day so a bit surprised at this comment as he was going to be my EW outsider Hail Mary should it come up good ground! If it’s soft the 7lb allowance could come in handy and he’ll stay the trip. So whilst all eyes will be on Longchamp’s Arc Trials I’ll have one eye elsewhere as the Botti horse is a good yardstick having ran a very good 4th last year.
Bright Lights Super Performance: „Now to Baden-Baden, then Arc!“Just missed the win at Westminster 136. Grand Prix of Berlin Bright Light from Andreas Suborics' Cologne racing team, finished second.Andreas Suborics after the race: „We are highl
You’ve bored me with your dozy infantile user names, bringing up irrelevant threads, unfunny pictures and fake bets.
You’re here everyday wirh your million and you’re telling me to get a life?
G&GFUSFC
You’ve bored me with your dozy infantile user names, bringing up irrelevant threads, unfunny pictures and fake bets. You’re here everyday wirh your million and you’re telling me to get a life? G&GFUSFC
You have two high street firms (Joes & Sads) not wanting to price the horse up, that hs the Arc as a target & not been mentioned in the racing press here.
The quote and mention of him is a heads up for those that might be interested.
They were 100/1 what price might they reintroduce him at should he give Giavellto a race at the weekend?
You have two high street firms (Joes & Sads) not wanting to price the horse up, that hs the Arc as a target & not been mentioned in the racing press here.The quote and mention of him is a heads up for those that might be interested. They were 100/1 w
You can’t talk about time spent on here or what you do on here yourself. Brining up old threads, posting & talking to yourself under different user names!
So do me a favour and I ain’t asking for your speciality (a reach around!)
You can’t talk about time spent on here or what you do on here yourself. Brining up old threads, posting & talking to yourself under different user names! So do me a favour and I ain’t asking for your speciality (a reach around!)
My 3 for the Trials; - 1) Daryz, if the latest upbeat comments from his trainer is true 2) Survie or Sparan Nua. I'd like to see either Boughey or Bolger to win this race.
As for The Niel I do not have a clue.
My 3 for the Trials; -1) Daryz, if the latest upbeat comments from his trainer is true2) Survie or Sparan Nua. I'd like to see either Boughey or Bolger to win this race.As for The Niel I do not have a clue.
Moore has opted to ride Causeway (AOB) and Ethical Diamond (Mullins) - both market favs - in Kentucky on Saturday night rather than at Longchamp (Gstaad / Ben / Survie on Sunday afternoon. Can he make Longchamp on Sunday?
Moore has opted to ride Causeway (AOB) and Ethical Diamond (Mullins) - both market favs - in Kentucky on Saturday night rather than at Longchamp (Gstaad / Ben / Survie on Sunday afternoon. Can he make Longchamp on Sunday?
The fact that delashay needs to put a Laugh at the end of every sentence simply confirms that he lacks self-confidence and has low self-esteem. You name it, he exhibits it.
Out of interest we passed copies of some of his recent posts to a ex-gynaecologist friend of ours who is currently a psychiartrist in the public sector.
After reviewing the posts of said Forumite he came to the conclusion that he's definitely one. 'One' as in One with a capital C .
eye konn kerr with Terry.
top2rated 06 Aug 26 14:22 ✦ AI OverviewThe fact that delashay needs to put a Laugh at the end of every sentence simply confirms that he lacks self-confidence and has low self-esteem. You name it, he exhibits it.Out of interest we passed copies of
Impossible Moore is booked to ride in France, he’s not on any of the AOB entered for the Vermille and rides your fancy Survie.
She’d won only one race before that recent brace in the States.
Impossible Moore is booked to ride in France, he’s not on any of the AOB entered for the Vermille and rides your fancy Survie. She’d won only one race before that recent brace in the States.
There’s one in there (Vermille) who might be a very big price, waiting for the drift hopefully.
Have people seen Zaraki’s win last time out? They are all rated the same in the Niel with Ben clear.
There’s one in there (Vermille) who might be a very big price, waiting for the drift hopefully. Have people seen Zaraki’s win last time out? They are all rated the same in the Niel with Ben clear.
Off-topic Delashay but I hope you realised that Hugo's post @ 13:54 today on here was an attempt to stir it.
However such is his lack of attention to detail that he failed to notice your username begins with a capital letter.
Hugo's simply copied something I posted nearly a month ago and he's just changed the name of the forum user I referred to in the text from uptheirons to delashay.
Conclusion:
Hugo-Hackenbush⁷
Off-topic Delashay but I hope you realised that Hugo's post @ 13:54 today on here was an attempt to stir it.However such is his lack of attention to detail that he failed to notice your username begins with a capital letter.Hugo's simply copied somet
CagliariG 06 Aug 26 13:01 Beware Foyles, Delashay states he cashed out before news broke as if he was privvy to info but in reality was again slipping in another aftertime despite the horse never being mentioned in a bet previously with his claimed double which of course was also post event.The bloke just posts absolute rubbish every 5 mins.
eye konn kerr with tobymugs.
CagliariG 06 Aug 26 13:01 Beware Foyles, Delashay states he cashed out before news broke as if he was privvy to info but in reality was again slipping in another aftertime despite the horse never being mentioned in a bet previously with his claimed
No not privy to info watched the decs and cashed out which saved them quite a bit.
Now if you’ve no interest in the race or discussion on it and the trials go away.
No not privy to info watched the decs and cashed out which saved them quite a bit. Now if you’ve no interest in the race or discussion on it and the trials go away.
Delashay • September 4, 2026 4:59 PM BST What price would Diamond Necklace be in there with 8lb instead of the 9
Had she not ran when undercooked last time out?
Delashay • September 4, 2026 4:59 PM BSTWhat price would Diamond Necklace be in there with 8lb instead of the 9Had she not ran when undercooked last time out?
as delashay pointed out earlier on the thread the german form is starting to stack up and what with tiffany winning in america last night beating ethical diamond it looks decent form i have chucked a few quid on bright light on here at 220 down to 150 ,bright light was up against older horses and to finish just a head behind tiffany could turn out to be very decent form . good spot delashay.
as delashay pointed out earlier on the thread the german form is starting to stack up and what with tiffany winning in america last night beating ethical diamond it looks decent form i have chucked a few quid on bright light on here at 220 dow
The fact that delashay needs to put a Laugh at the end of every sentence simply confirms that he lacks self-confidence and has low self-esteem. You name it, he exhibits it.
Out of interest we passed copies of some of his recent posts to a ex-gynaecologist friend of ours who is currently a psychiartrist in the public sector.
After reviewing the posts of said Forumite he came to the conclusion that he's definitely one. 'One' as in One with a capital C .
eye konn kerr with Terry & hugo
top2rated 06 Aug 26 14:22 ✦ AI OverviewThe fact that delashay needs to put a Laugh at the end of every sentence simply confirms that he lacks self-confidence and has low self-esteem. You name it, he exhibits it.Out of interest we passed copies of
I've rowed in with Maltese Cross. My last throw of the dice. I just cannot have Daryz for the shortie price and form of the last renewal victory. I still hope Diamond Necklace would come into the reckoning again, if she was truly under-cooked by her trainer.
I've rowed in with Maltese Cross. My last throw of the dice. I just cannot have Daryz for the shortie price and form of the last renewal victory. I still hope Diamond Necklace would come into the reckoning again, if she was truly under-cooked by her
I blame her trainer. He ought not to have run Behrayna on firm going. Otherwise, she'd probably have been a strong fancy now, if winning The Vermeille today.
I blame her trainer. He ought not to have run Behrayna on firm going. Otherwise, she'd probably have been a strong fancy now, if winning The Vermeille today.
Very possibly. She just was not to be another ARC winner for me. I'm surprised the winning time was below average. The going is 'good to soft', according to the self-proclaimed horseracing paper.
Very possibly. She just was not to be another ARC winner for me. I'm surprised the winning time was below average. The going is 'good to soft', according to the self-proclaimed horseracing paper.