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So it’s that time of year when we can look at form and discuss the merits of those currently at the top of the market.
Let’s play the game fair but still enjoy the summer season left, whilst looking ahead….
Let’s play the game fair but still enjoy the summer season left, whilst looking ahead….
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The biggest flat race of the season.
No harm in having RACING chat on a thread for it.
No harm in having RACING chat on a thread for it.
not everyones cup of tea backing this early but some big prices to be had and you havent got to put loads on at those prices and plenty of time to drip feed here and there with 10 ers and scores till the big day ,if they get there on the day in all likelyhood they will be shorter .
Well said, brandy. The a ten shun seeker is not well versed enough to
join in, hence the sniping.
join in, hence the sniping.
Delashay 24 Jun 26 18:12
Mbappe is over rated
this the clown that starts this fred ^ pmsl 😆
Mbappe is over rated
this the clown that starts this fred ^ pmsl 😆
3 months out maybe too far for you.
That is perfectly acceptable.
Not a problem.
No need to ruin the thread for people who are happy
to discuss the race, though.
That is perfectly acceptable.
Not a problem.
No need to ruin the thread for people who are happy
to discuss the race, though.
brandy..what ewe fancty for the 2027 grand national? ennithing catch ya eye?
bayarahna another graffard aga khan unbeaten could be anything 3 from 3 filly worth keeping an eye on.
all part of ante post punting , obviously no one knows what the draw will be now ,no one knows for sure what will line up we have a fair idea the going wont be firm .
This thread will give the loon Delbert ample opportunity to C&P a multitude of C&P quotes from which he will eventually "aftertime" whatever wins
i also tend to favour 3yos and as alluded to quite often the frenchies are often underestimated by our firms /media ,odds compilers etc , for the french trainers the arc is the big one and many have this as the target all season building towards it , whereas coolmore and our trainers have champions day and the breeders cup races as the end of season goal ,not saying the brits cant or wont win it but i dont think its at top of their agenda .
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and glad that there’s some interest in it, despite not knowing the draw or going!
The negatives aside, it’s not to early to look ahead, I recall reading Scott Burton (I think it was) last year on how the Grand Prix Saint - Cloud can have a bearing on the Arc.
It was a good reminder of how Youmzain had won it and then placed, the most unlucky Arc horse ever!
So I’d not put you off of any of your selections.
The trouble is one trainer having so many candidates, all mentioned above.
Waiting this morning to see the entries for one race in particular, The Prix De MALLERET.
The negatives aside, it’s not to early to look ahead, I recall reading Scott Burton (I think it was) last year on how the Grand Prix Saint - Cloud can have a bearing on the Arc.
It was a good reminder of how Youmzain had won it and then placed, the most unlucky Arc horse ever!
So I’d not put you off of any of your selections.
The trouble is one trainer having so many candidates, all mentioned above.
Waiting this morning to see the entries for one race in particular, The Prix De MALLERET.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and glad that there’s some interest in it, despite not knowing the draw or going!
the 2 most important factors to this race and the forums most boring poster along with his clown degenerate followers discussing the race 3mths beforehand..
ewe simply cud not mek it up. 😆
the 2 most important factors to this race and the forums most boring poster along with his clown degenerate followers discussing the race 3mths beforehand..
ewe simply cud not mek it up. 😆
if you can put the malleret entries up when they are known would be handy thanks ,yeah graff having loads of entries adds to the puzzle the thing is the 2 or 3 im interested in are all 33s plus and i have no qualms about backing so many this far out at those type of prices. have only backed 2 so far but will add a third soon.
rico last season daryz was 66/1 and 50s for the arc after his debut win in june , so was it a clown bet ?
if ewe bet every horse to win an arc after 1 run ewe would be thrown in the clown colony.
Enable was 5000 to win the arc after its debut run at Newcastle.
sadly had nixi on.
sadly had nixi on.
PRIX DE MALLERET 14/07/2026 PARISLONGCHAMP
PINK PANTHERA
BEHRAYNA
DISPATCHES Fabre
PROXIMA DU CENTAUR
Zlata Ire F.ps. 3 A.
Final decs and draw are tomorrow Dispatches beat Calandagan’s sister Calista who franked the form next time out over 1m 4f so she will be a good test for BEHRAYNA.
I thought that they might be kept apart until the Vermille.
PINK PANTHERA
BEHRAYNA
DISPATCHES Fabre
PROXIMA DU CENTAUR
Zlata Ire F.ps. 3 A.
Final decs and draw are tomorrow Dispatches beat Calandagan’s sister Calista who franked the form next time out over 1m 4f so she will be a good test for BEHRAYNA.
I thought that they might be kept apart until the Vermille.
GRAND PRIX DE PARIS 14/07/2026 00h00, PARISLONGCHAMP
VARANDIR
ALAM
ANCIENT EGYPT
SPACE WALTZ
CAUSEWAY
LIMESTONE
MALTESE CROSS
Alam has looked like he’s been wanting this trip for some time, was finishing well in the Jockey Club, Delzangles said that he felt that he was a Group horse despite taking a few attempts to get off of the mark.
Formlines can can drawn and made to the fillies through the colt Regal Resolve who has been beaten by Alam and Pink Pantera.
BEHRAYNA would have the beating of Diamond Necklace on that line.
PROXIMA DU CENTAUR Gives lines to both Dispatches and BEHRAYNA, albeit over 1m 2f and 1m 4f.
aOB has used this race in the past for his Leger hackers.
VARANDIR
ALAM
ANCIENT EGYPT
SPACE WALTZ
CAUSEWAY
LIMESTONE
MALTESE CROSS
Alam has looked like he’s been wanting this trip for some time, was finishing well in the Jockey Club, Delzangles said that he felt that he was a Group horse despite taking a few attempts to get off of the mark.
Formlines can can drawn and made to the fillies through the colt Regal Resolve who has been beaten by Alam and Pink Pantera.
BEHRAYNA would have the beating of Diamond Necklace on that line.
PROXIMA DU CENTAUR Gives lines to both Dispatches and BEHRAYNA, albeit over 1m 2f and 1m 4f.
aOB has used this race in the past for his Leger hackers.
At the beginning of the year Graffard worked his 3 year olds with Caladgan, Varindar won the same race as Darayz, later that day Behranya won, given that they’d both worked with the multiple Group 1 winner that gave them confidence in her.
Daryzan also worked with him and the filly, which led them to pitching him into the Jockey Club after the one start.
I don’t know who came out on top during these works but there was talk of keeping the Behranya back for the autumn which sounded like a hint.
Graffard said of the unbeaten winner on Sky Sports Racing: "I'm very pleased, it was a logical entry after her winning debut. She has a bit of class this filly.
"She can really quicken and maintain this acceleration with a lot of strength so he (jockey) was very pleased with her."
Graffard won the same Listed race 12 months ago with subsequent Prix de Royaumont winner Sunly and the same Chantilly race is among Behrayna's next options. The trainer said: "There are two routes possible, we either go to the Prix de Royaumont with her or we give it a go in a bigger target.
"I always thought she was going to be my mile and a half filly, but Mikael said she will do the Prix de Diane no problem."
https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/sea-the-moons-behrayna-gives-graffard-a-classic-quandary/
“She's a lovely filly, we've always liked her and I have always wanted to step her up to a mile-and-a-half,†revealed Francis Graffard. “She showed me that I was right, as she can be a little bit off the bridle, and she needs plenty of time to get going. This filly has plenty of ability and is an exciting prospect. I'll need to see how she comes back from this, but we know soft ground will not be a problem.
Either she stays in France for the [July 14 G2] Prix de Malleret [at ParisLongchamp], or I could give her plenty of time and focus on the autumn. I could maybe also have a look at the [G1] Irish Oaks with her.â€
He’s played down her turn of foot there above because he’s also said that she has instant acceleration. Going be interesting seeing her vs Dispatches who is 3 from 4.
Daryzan also worked with him and the filly, which led them to pitching him into the Jockey Club after the one start.
I don’t know who came out on top during these works but there was talk of keeping the Behranya back for the autumn which sounded like a hint.
Graffard said of the unbeaten winner on Sky Sports Racing: "I'm very pleased, it was a logical entry after her winning debut. She has a bit of class this filly.
"She can really quicken and maintain this acceleration with a lot of strength so he (jockey) was very pleased with her."
Graffard won the same Listed race 12 months ago with subsequent Prix de Royaumont winner Sunly and the same Chantilly race is among Behrayna's next options. The trainer said: "There are two routes possible, we either go to the Prix de Royaumont with her or we give it a go in a bigger target.
"I always thought she was going to be my mile and a half filly, but Mikael said she will do the Prix de Diane no problem."
https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/sea-the-moons-behrayna-gives-graffard-a-classic-quandary/
“She's a lovely filly, we've always liked her and I have always wanted to step her up to a mile-and-a-half,†revealed Francis Graffard. “She showed me that I was right, as she can be a little bit off the bridle, and she needs plenty of time to get going. This filly has plenty of ability and is an exciting prospect. I'll need to see how she comes back from this, but we know soft ground will not be a problem.
Either she stays in France for the [July 14 G2] Prix de Malleret [at ParisLongchamp], or I could give her plenty of time and focus on the autumn. I could maybe also have a look at the [G1] Irish Oaks with her.â€
He’s played down her turn of foot there above because he’s also said that she has instant acceleration. Going be interesting seeing her vs Dispatches who is 3 from 4.
Thanks 'Delashay'. You've piqued my interest. I'll have a look. I do not fancy the winner or the runner-up of last year.
That’s cool and you’re welcome.
The clip above of BEHRAYNA beating Pink Pantera was on soft going, Pink needs quick ground so the distance between the pair may have been exaggerated.
That being said I’m surprised that they are running her over the Classic distance as I thought that she was outstayed in the Prix Diane.
I’m thinking that they are testing her with a view to Arc weekend, Arc or Opera, but obviously the ground might have gone for her then. I did read that they had an eye on the Arc but the Aga filly is more likely to stay and has proven it.
Her and Dispatches look the best two 3yr old fillies but as of yet they’ve not been tested at the top level.
The clip above of BEHRAYNA beating Pink Pantera was on soft going, Pink needs quick ground so the distance between the pair may have been exaggerated.
That being said I’m surprised that they are running her over the Classic distance as I thought that she was outstayed in the Prix Diane.
I’m thinking that they are testing her with a view to Arc weekend, Arc or Opera, but obviously the ground might have gone for her then. I did read that they had an eye on the Arc but the Aga filly is more likely to stay and has proven it.
Her and Dispatches look the best two 3yr old fillies but as of yet they’ve not been tested at the top level.
This is after her win in Prix de Royaumont
https://www.facebook.com/jourdegalop/videos/prix-de-royaumont-gr3-chantillybehrayna-f3-sea-the-moon-reste-invaincue-en-sadju/4589833771251877/
Francis Graffard’s charge proved them right, winning with ease and establishing herself as one of the most exciting fillies of the spring in French horse racing. Running to perfection, Behrayna didn’t have to dig deep to win, and the 2-length margin at the finish (over the brave Zlata) doesn’t necessarily reflect the difference in class between the two. The winner does indeed seem to be clearly a cut above.
“She didn’t have the best run; she got off to a bit of a slow start, and we know it’s never easy to make up ground on a track like Chantilly,†noted Nemone Routh, director of the Aga Khan Studs. “Mickaël (Barzalona) told us that as soon as he asked her to, she accelerated well, and that once she found her rhythm, she didn’t stop. She’s a pleasure to ride, handles all types of terrain, and has a lot of class,†concluded our interviewee regarding the mare who had recently trained with Calandagan and Daryzan. At one point, the Prix de Diane was an option for Behrayna before Zayida (winner on May 19 at Chantilly) established herself within the stable.
https://www.facebook.com/jourdegalop/videos/prix-de-royaumont-gr3-chantillybehrayna-f3-sea-the-moon-reste-invaincue-en-sadju/4589833771251877/
Francis Graffard’s charge proved them right, winning with ease and establishing herself as one of the most exciting fillies of the spring in French horse racing. Running to perfection, Behrayna didn’t have to dig deep to win, and the 2-length margin at the finish (over the brave Zlata) doesn’t necessarily reflect the difference in class between the two. The winner does indeed seem to be clearly a cut above.
“She didn’t have the best run; she got off to a bit of a slow start, and we know it’s never easy to make up ground on a track like Chantilly,†noted Nemone Routh, director of the Aga Khan Studs. “Mickaël (Barzalona) told us that as soon as he asked her to, she accelerated well, and that once she found her rhythm, she didn’t stop. She’s a pleasure to ride, handles all types of terrain, and has a lot of class,†concluded our interviewee regarding the mare who had recently trained with Calandagan and Daryzan. At one point, the Prix de Diane was an option for Behrayna before Zayida (winner on May 19 at Chantilly) established herself within the stable.
Could be another Treve. The ability to travel well, and then accelerate.
Treve won the G1 prix de Diane at chantilly in her 3rd career race in a time 3 seconds faster than average om good ground
Behrayna win a G3 at chantilly in her 3rd career race in a time 4 seconds slower than average on good ground, carrying 3lbs less.
Behrayna was racing over 1 1/2 F farther but hardly comparable form.
Behrayna win a G3 at chantilly in her 3rd career race in a time 4 seconds slower than average on good ground, carrying 3lbs less.
Behrayna was racing over 1 1/2 F farther but hardly comparable form.
Delashay 09 Jul 26 19:58
So it’s that time of year when we can look at form and discuss the merits of those currently at the top of the market.Although as per i wont commit to a selleckshun i will copy and paste every trainer/jockey quote i see and when the result is known i will claim it as an advisory.
Let’s play the game fair but still enjoy the summer season left, whilst looking ahead….
LOL
So it’s that time of year when we can look at form and discuss the merits of those currently at the top of the market.Although as per i wont commit to a selleckshun i will copy and paste every trainer/jockey quote i see and when the result is known i will claim it as an advisory.
Let’s play the game fair but still enjoy the summer season left, whilst looking ahead….
LOL
Mc I think and I can’t talk for him that Impossible meant in terms of style and potential?
Sure as said she’s not been tested yet but seems to have a great temperament.
Wouldn’t you all like to have seen the work with Calandagan? I know I would!
It was the work that Daryz did with him last year that tilted him towards the Arc.
There’s a lady who posts the work occasionally, I’ll be keeping an eye out for any posts!
Impossible if it’s a bog Bay City has to come into consideration, he seems like Cirrus in that he’s able to swim as his Corrine used to say!
Sure as said she’s not been tested yet but seems to have a great temperament.
Wouldn’t you all like to have seen the work with Calandagan? I know I would!
It was the work that Daryz did with him last year that tilted him towards the Arc.
There’s a lady who posts the work occasionally, I’ll be keeping an eye out for any posts!
Impossible if it’s a bog Bay City has to come into consideration, he seems like Cirrus in that he’s able to swim as his Corrine used to say!
Rico there’s no need to carry it on, wipe the slate clean forget it, you have your opinion about me and made it clear.
I’m ok with that, but it’s all wasted time and energy.
I’m ok with that, but it’s all wasted time and energy.
You asked on your alternate thread when the draw is?
This year they won’t be releasing that publicly until a day after it’s been made, which sounds dodgy to me as someone’s bound to get a whiff of it.
So be interesting to see any price adjustments when it’s been made.
This year they won’t be releasing that publicly until a day after it’s been made, which sounds dodgy to me as someone’s bound to get a whiff of it.
So be interesting to see any price adjustments when it’s been made.
uptheirons 09 Jul 26 23:04
This thread will give the loon Delbert ample opportunity to C&P a multitude of C&P quotes from which he will eventually "aftertime" whatever wins
This thread will give the loon Delbert ample opportunity to C&P a multitude of C&P quotes from which he will eventually "aftertime" whatever wins
I have very few horses to discuss and have shared info for those who have an interest other than being negative.
The 5 stand their ground for the MALLERET Tuesday.
Keane goes over to ride Dispatches, Boudout is on Pink P who is top rated.
It’s basically the Vermille in July for the home runners.
The 5 stand their ground for the MALLERET Tuesday.
Keane goes over to ride Dispatches, Boudout is on Pink P who is top rated.
It’s basically the Vermille in July for the home runners.
Delashay 10 Jul 26 14:56
You asked on your alternate thread when the draw is?
This year they won’t be releasing that publicly until a day after it’s been made
...............................
That sounds absolutely bizarre, have they given a reason?
You asked on your alternate thread when the draw is?
This year they won’t be releasing that publicly until a day after it’s been made
...............................
That sounds absolutely bizarre, have they given a reason?
It’s a new initiative that they’ve come up with to add to the build up.
Obviously it leaves room for people to prosper from the info and as people talk I can’t see it being a secret too many involved from the stables etc….
Obviously it leaves room for people to prosper from the info and as people talk I can’t see it being a secret too many involved from the stables etc….
No I’m not sure how it will affect the exchange it terms of how long it’ll be down for.
Understandable that they haven't considered exchange/fixed odds punters though, it's their show.
Of course they are day of the race punters but their racing press is always quoting our bookmaker odds, so are we to believe any talk of money that’s come for one the day of the draw?
It’s seen as a two horse race between the top two in the market for the MALLERET.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Longchamp – Cygames Prix de Malleret (Gr. II): A Highly Anticipated Showdown Between Behrayna and Pink Panthera
In this small field of five, the presence of Pink Panthera—who finished second in the Prix de Diane—and the undefeated Behrayna promises a very interesting contest. With one horse specializing in this distance and another set to race 2,400 meters for the first time, this race will provide valuable insights ahead of the end of the season and the Prix Vermille.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Longchamp – Cygames Prix de Malleret (Gr. II): A Highly Anticipated Showdown Between Behrayna and Pink Panthera
In this small field of five, the presence of Pink Panthera—who finished second in the Prix de Diane—and the undefeated Behrayna promises a very interesting contest. With one horse specializing in this distance and another set to race 2,400 meters for the first time, this race will provide valuable insights ahead of the end of the season and the Prix Vermille.
The colts version looks off regarding odds.
Lots of eggs in one bookie basket & lots of Leger hackers in there.
Lots of eggs in one bookie basket & lots of Leger hackers in there.
Behrayna is 10/11 in the Prix de Malleret at Longchamp tomorrow. She already has a result over Pink Panthera (2f).
That’s true Impossible but her two worst runs were on very soft, beaten 4+ & 5+ lengths including against BEHRAYNA. She has to prove that she gets this distance, whereas Dispatches has already won over it.
Her and the Aga filly are both on a higher rating than what Pink P had before her run in the Diane.
Pink P is top rated on that but the other two haven’t run in the class of race to up their rating to match hers. Tonight is their test.
I’m surprised that there’s no preview on the post.
Her and the Aga filly are both on a higher rating than what Pink P had before her run in the Diane.
Pink P is top rated on that but the other two haven’t run in the class of race to up their rating to match hers. Tonight is their test.
I’m surprised that there’s no preview on the post.
Not surprised to see Soace Waltz being tipped in the Grand Prix, as I’d hinted at last night lots short and he stood out.
Just a glance shows that Victoire Magique was beaten 2 1/2 by Varindir and then 3 1/2 by Fabre’s colt.
Their prices of 16/1 and 5/1 were too far apart.
Just a glance shows that Victoire Magique was beaten 2 1/2 by Varindir and then 3 1/2 by Fabre’s colt.
Their prices of 16/1 and 5/1 were too far apart.
It will be a watching brief for me. The Grand Prix is another. I think the french horses will have the upperhand in this year's renewal unless the Japanese finally hit the bulls eye this time.
A Japanese horse was cut earlier today don’t know its form.
This Space Waltz has really shortened, despite Fabre saying he might not even run!
This Space Waltz has really shortened, despite Fabre saying he might not even run!
What's your take on today's two races? How'd the two winners impact the betting market? Year on year I'm getting lesser enthusiastic on the race itself.
just the 5 runners ganna be tactical one of fabres pacemaking ? pink panthera unproven at trip but running on in diane behranya could be anything but so could dispatches who is stepping up in grade after winning a listed 3 from 4 and progressing looks a fair price .
The Grand Prix de Paris winner is always cut, this race looks like there’s a few Leger types in here. The Joker is the unbeaten colt for the Aga Varindar. 25/1 & 33/1
He was stepped up to 1m 4f early in the year so I’m not so sure about him. The form of his last race doesn’t look anything but he’s lightly raced.
He’s also highly strung.
Then they have the filly with the same profile. She looks more special to me (commentators curse!) And this really is the Vermille come early. I don’t see many who can add to that from the 3 year olds later in the year.
So she’s relatively short at 20/1 & 25/1 for what she’s achieved and if she was to put in a great run that can only make her shorten. Why?
Because we have the formline to another unbeaten filly multiple G1 winner Diamond Necklace with Pink P. (It’s already there but the ground might have been against her PP, but I felt more so the distance of 1m 3F.)
Today she can confirm that form at the course and distance.
Dispatches is the intriguing one, she made a big impression on her first two starts this year. She ran in an important maiden Prix des Marettes.
Last time she beat Calista Calandagan’s sister, she won next time out, beating a could have Haggas’ one Sea the Storm who has a line to Legacy Link.
The winner of that maiden Kiss Melody was beaten by Zlata next time out who was first up. She’s not shown up as they’d of hoped, been beaten 2L twice by BEHRAYNA but she has looked very green. She might be aiming for the Royeleau on Arc weekend as she seems to really stay.
He was stepped up to 1m 4f early in the year so I’m not so sure about him. The form of his last race doesn’t look anything but he’s lightly raced.
He’s also highly strung.
Then they have the filly with the same profile. She looks more special to me (commentators curse!) And this really is the Vermille come early. I don’t see many who can add to that from the 3 year olds later in the year.
So she’s relatively short at 20/1 & 25/1 for what she’s achieved and if she was to put in a great run that can only make her shorten. Why?
Because we have the formline to another unbeaten filly multiple G1 winner Diamond Necklace with Pink P. (It’s already there but the ground might have been against her PP, but I felt more so the distance of 1m 3F.)
Today she can confirm that form at the course and distance.
Dispatches is the intriguing one, she made a big impression on her first two starts this year. She ran in an important maiden Prix des Marettes.
Last time she beat Calista Calandagan’s sister, she won next time out, beating a could have Haggas’ one Sea the Storm who has a line to Legacy Link.
The winner of that maiden Kiss Melody was beaten by Zlata next time out who was first up. She’s not shown up as they’d of hoped, been beaten 2L twice by BEHRAYNA but she has looked very green. She might be aiming for the Royeleau on Arc weekend as she seems to really stay.
[img]https://images.onesite.com/community.betfair.com/user/delashay/2f66df6a...
She is on those lines Foyles albeit over diff distances and a winless runner! Moores onboard tonight so it gives another form link to rate it by.
He’s crafty getting a ride in it as the Aga filly has been largely avoided.
Of course Fabre has a line to her with his Zlata, twice beaten.
He’s crafty getting a ride in it as the Aga filly has been largely avoided.
Of course Fabre has a line to her with his Zlata, twice beaten.
ive had a few quid on dispatches for the malleret and the arc ew 66s ,see what happens soon enough .
yeah she did it well in the end considering she was short of room 2 out
Was more excited to see that than the colts race, Dispatches wanted to go faster
I'd 104p on Behrayna. She was cut off at the critical juncture by the 2nd Pink Panthera who'd 1st run and possibly a length or more infront. Lets hope France can do the business in the World Cup 2026.
She will only be better with a stronger pace, but she’s shown that she’s got fight and a turn of foot.
The form has been confirmed. Diamond is single figures and she gets beat by the Aga filly for me.
Pp wouldn’t have got home in a truly run race, it’s like the prix Niel they trot win and don’t stay in a ture ran race.
The form has been confirmed. Diamond is single figures and she gets beat by the Aga filly for me.
Pp wouldn’t have got home in a truly run race, it’s like the prix Niel they trot win and don’t stay in a ture ran race.
nemaine routh said back in april or may is she tough enough ,well she showed today she is tough and classy
Interstate Impossuble I don’t do ratings like that but can’t see the older mates living with her
Sorry for the mistypes * older mares *diamond isn’t single figures either.
Thundering on? estrange?
I can’t see them beating her in the Vermille, PP is a beaut Breeders Cup Filly and Mare? Needs it quick.
Was disappointed that Dispatches didn’t show more, Keen yet to ride a winner there i think?
Thundering on? estrange?
I can’t see them beating her in the Vermille, PP is a beaut Breeders Cup Filly and Mare? Needs it quick.
Was disappointed that Dispatches didn’t show more, Keen yet to ride a winner there i think?
20s bills and 25s corals behranya according to atr odds chart
What did Barza say? Her jockey was caught napping when Pink Panthera moved up on the outside.
He said that the Vermille is next then the Arc, on the bridle when held in no worries!
He said we can judge her in the Vermille, I guess against older mares, no 3 yr old of her sex will beat her.
They know what they have, I posted quotes about whether the Arc was the aim for Daryz, they like to strike when the iron is hot!
They know what they have, I posted quotes about whether the Arc was the aim for Daryz, they like to strike when the iron is hot!
The Vermille is a test and a c&d again but I can’t see any 3 year old filly beating her or older mare.
Thundering on? Estrange?
Kaplana?
Thundering on? Estrange?
Kaplana?
It’s being prepped for the one race back it like Zafonic!
back it like Zafonic!
I felt sorry for AMO. They just got chinned with Ancient Egypt. The AOB / Coolmore runner was useless.
Hugo-Hackenbush • July 9, 2026 10:26 PM BST
Delashay 24 Jun 26 18:12
Mbappe is over rated
this the clown that starts this fred ^ pmsl
Delashay 24 Jun 26 18:12
Mbappe is over rated
this the clown that starts this fred ^ pmsl
Here’s the write up for the Grand Prix :
Maltese Cross looked one of the best of the home-trained contingent heading to the Derby, having taken Newbury's key 10-furlong novice in April which has a history of producing future stars and having followed up in the Lingfield Derby Trial. Haggas had been concerned about the state of the ground before the Blue Riband and it may ultimately have been his colt's innate fight that got him ahead of everything bar Christmas Day there.
Given time to rest and recover with this target in mind, he was handed the one stall which looked a blessing but quickly became a hindrance as he was snared behind with Causeway (Wootton Bassett) surprisingly pressing on ahead. By halfway, he had only one behind and was needing luck which wasn't coming his way after straightening for home as Alam was holding him in a pocket. Muscling between Varandir and Ancient Egypt in the dying strides, he carved out a final time of 2:24.79 which is the third-best in the race since it was transformed in 2005 when Scorpion set the record.
George Waud said, “Time and time again, he delivers because he has all the ability but also such a good brain. He knew what was going on and he made the space for Tom. Second in the Derby was one of the best days of my life, but winning a Group 1 is comparable.â€
Maureen Haggas said, “I thought he did unbelievably well to win from a difficult position. He does like something to aim at and he's tough and has a strong will-to-win, which is one of his greatest attributes. Tom said it was messy, but he can squirm through those gaps. It's the first time he's travelled and he's taken the whole experience in his stride and was very cool tonight even though it was hot. We always felt he'd be a very nice four-year-old and that the best was yet to come, so there are a lot of positive things to take out of this.â€
For Charlie Johnston, the outcome was the second time in quick succession that Ancient Egypt had come off worse in a tight finish and the disappointment was palpable. “I'm proud of the horse and he was once again underestimated–Causeway was 9-4 and we were 20-1 this morning and that's a lack of respect for the horse and how good he is,†he said. “He nearly showed them. When he kicked two down, I couldn't see anything making substantial headway, then when Varandir came at him I thought he might be third or fourth but he's unbelievably tough and very nearly fought them all off.â€
“Given his pedigree and his stallion potential, the team are keen to keep at this trip going forward and quite what the next move is, I'm not sure,†he added. “We've campaigned him hard, but he's got better with every race and looked a million dollars in the paddock today. He's a very good mile-and-a-half horse on fast ground and those are his conditions. I know Kia is quite keen on the Champion at the end of the season, but my reservation would be that ground at that time of year. He might like the Breeders' Cup, so we could give him a break and prepare for that–we'll see.â€
Mikel Delzangles said of Alam, “Pierre-Charles Boudot told me he was very pleased with him, that he had behaved well, but that he was still a bit sluggish at the start. He didn't give in, he continued his effort to the end. Personally, before the race, I thought he was better than before the Prix du Jockey Club, more mature, and he still needs to improve. I don't think we'll see him again this summer. He will probably be aiming for the [Sept. 6 G2] Qatar Prix Niel.â€
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Great final time, the winner and Alam were at the back and matched eachother coming down the home straight. Stamina seemed kick in for both as they caught the front two.
Maltese is as low as 12/1 whereas Alam as big as 80/1
The latter won’t mind cut but Maltese has shown he’s better on quick going as they’d thought.
Maltese Cross looked one of the best of the home-trained contingent heading to the Derby, having taken Newbury's key 10-furlong novice in April which has a history of producing future stars and having followed up in the Lingfield Derby Trial. Haggas had been concerned about the state of the ground before the Blue Riband and it may ultimately have been his colt's innate fight that got him ahead of everything bar Christmas Day there.
Given time to rest and recover with this target in mind, he was handed the one stall which looked a blessing but quickly became a hindrance as he was snared behind with Causeway (Wootton Bassett) surprisingly pressing on ahead. By halfway, he had only one behind and was needing luck which wasn't coming his way after straightening for home as Alam was holding him in a pocket. Muscling between Varandir and Ancient Egypt in the dying strides, he carved out a final time of 2:24.79 which is the third-best in the race since it was transformed in 2005 when Scorpion set the record.
George Waud said, “Time and time again, he delivers because he has all the ability but also such a good brain. He knew what was going on and he made the space for Tom. Second in the Derby was one of the best days of my life, but winning a Group 1 is comparable.â€
Maureen Haggas said, “I thought he did unbelievably well to win from a difficult position. He does like something to aim at and he's tough and has a strong will-to-win, which is one of his greatest attributes. Tom said it was messy, but he can squirm through those gaps. It's the first time he's travelled and he's taken the whole experience in his stride and was very cool tonight even though it was hot. We always felt he'd be a very nice four-year-old and that the best was yet to come, so there are a lot of positive things to take out of this.â€
For Charlie Johnston, the outcome was the second time in quick succession that Ancient Egypt had come off worse in a tight finish and the disappointment was palpable. “I'm proud of the horse and he was once again underestimated–Causeway was 9-4 and we were 20-1 this morning and that's a lack of respect for the horse and how good he is,†he said. “He nearly showed them. When he kicked two down, I couldn't see anything making substantial headway, then when Varandir came at him I thought he might be third or fourth but he's unbelievably tough and very nearly fought them all off.â€
“Given his pedigree and his stallion potential, the team are keen to keep at this trip going forward and quite what the next move is, I'm not sure,†he added. “We've campaigned him hard, but he's got better with every race and looked a million dollars in the paddock today. He's a very good mile-and-a-half horse on fast ground and those are his conditions. I know Kia is quite keen on the Champion at the end of the season, but my reservation would be that ground at that time of year. He might like the Breeders' Cup, so we could give him a break and prepare for that–we'll see.â€
Mikel Delzangles said of Alam, “Pierre-Charles Boudot told me he was very pleased with him, that he had behaved well, but that he was still a bit sluggish at the start. He didn't give in, he continued his effort to the end. Personally, before the race, I thought he was better than before the Prix du Jockey Club, more mature, and he still needs to improve. I don't think we'll see him again this summer. He will probably be aiming for the [Sept. 6 G2] Qatar Prix Niel.â€
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Great final time, the winner and Alam were at the back and matched eachother coming down the home straight. Stamina seemed kick in for both as they caught the front two.
Maltese is as low as 12/1 whereas Alam as big as 80/1
The latter won’t mind cut but Maltese has shown he’s better on quick going as they’d thought.
She has the pedigree to win an Arc and while Behrayna (Sea The Moon) has a way to go to get there, Tuesday's experience in the G2 Cygames Prix de Malleret will stand her in good stead.
When things got tactical in the night's support act over the ParisLongchamp track and mile-and-a-half trip of the big one in October, the unbeaten Aga Khan Studs homebred was able to overcome and prevail like the class filly she is. Pierre-Charles Boudot was unable to benefit from his manoeuvre to get a jump on the 3-5 favourite at the top of the false straight, eventually succumbing on Pink Panthera (Chachnak) by a neck.
Adding to the Stud, Francis Graffard and Mickael Barzalona's abundance of talent heading to the autumn showpiece, Behrayna descends from the 1989 Prix Saint-Alary winner and Arc runner-up Behera. Now four-for-four, having garnered the Listed Prix de la Seine here and G3 Prix de Royaumont at Chantilly in May, she was able to emerge untroubled by the potentially disruptive wide move of the Diane runner-up and show her speed to close out the contest's final three furlongs in 32.47. Juddmonte's Dispatches (Frankel) was three lengths behind in third.
“She is a very talented filly and found her rhythm quickly tonight, but the pace was slow and then picked up pretty quickly in the false straight,†Barzalona said. “She showed she is a proper mile-and-a-half filly and was able to pick up straightaway when I asked. She's a promising filly and we'll be able to judge her in the Vermeille.â€
In Europe and around the world, unbeaten three-year-old fillies who have won multiple Group races can be counted on the fingers of one hand, and Behrayna is one of them… Facing Pink Panthera, who finished second in the Prix de Diane behind Diamond Necklace (who, to date, has also never been beaten), Behrayna proved a worthy opponent, but the duel ultimately went in favour of the Aga Khan Studs’ representative. And as the race progressed towards its final stages, the Sea The Moon filly steadily increased her lead over her rival. Despite being slightly pushed back coming out of the bend (by Pink Panthera), Behrayna found the resources to make up ground, metre by metre, in a race run at a moderate pace.
It is this dual challenge that highlights the performance of Francis Graffard’s charge: “She’s a mare who improves with every race; she’s got a lot of class and an excellent temperament,†recalls her jockey, Mickaël Barzalona. “These things happen (referring to her losing ground), but on good ground it’s easier to pick up speed again, and I wasn’t particularly worried about it because it requires a reasonable amount of effort (editor’s note: on softer ground, it would have been much more difficult). She’s got a lot of class.â€
Behrayna sets her sights on the Prix Vermeille (Gr. I)
As he welcomed Mickaël Barzalona back to the paddock, the look on Francis Graffard’s face betrayed a great sense of relief, and speaking of the royal filly, he commented: “You could tell from her demeanour that she was keen to catch up with the filly who had pulled ahead. It’s very satisfying, and I think that if the pace had been a bit faster, she would have performed even better. From now on, she’ll be given a break – she certainly deserves it – and we’ll see her again in the Prix Vermeille.†Entried in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, Behrayna will thus aim to secure a fifth consecutive victory in September, right here on this 2,400-metre course that seems to suit her so well.
Losing by the narrowest of margins, Pink Panthera was making her debut at the distance, moving up from 2,100 to 2,400 metres, and she ran out of steam in the closing stages, but there is no doubt that Patrice Cottier’s charge will once again be highly competitive at the very highest level over a shorter distance.
When things got tactical in the night's support act over the ParisLongchamp track and mile-and-a-half trip of the big one in October, the unbeaten Aga Khan Studs homebred was able to overcome and prevail like the class filly she is. Pierre-Charles Boudot was unable to benefit from his manoeuvre to get a jump on the 3-5 favourite at the top of the false straight, eventually succumbing on Pink Panthera (Chachnak) by a neck.
Adding to the Stud, Francis Graffard and Mickael Barzalona's abundance of talent heading to the autumn showpiece, Behrayna descends from the 1989 Prix Saint-Alary winner and Arc runner-up Behera. Now four-for-four, having garnered the Listed Prix de la Seine here and G3 Prix de Royaumont at Chantilly in May, she was able to emerge untroubled by the potentially disruptive wide move of the Diane runner-up and show her speed to close out the contest's final three furlongs in 32.47. Juddmonte's Dispatches (Frankel) was three lengths behind in third.
“She is a very talented filly and found her rhythm quickly tonight, but the pace was slow and then picked up pretty quickly in the false straight,†Barzalona said. “She showed she is a proper mile-and-a-half filly and was able to pick up straightaway when I asked. She's a promising filly and we'll be able to judge her in the Vermeille.â€
In Europe and around the world, unbeaten three-year-old fillies who have won multiple Group races can be counted on the fingers of one hand, and Behrayna is one of them… Facing Pink Panthera, who finished second in the Prix de Diane behind Diamond Necklace (who, to date, has also never been beaten), Behrayna proved a worthy opponent, but the duel ultimately went in favour of the Aga Khan Studs’ representative. And as the race progressed towards its final stages, the Sea The Moon filly steadily increased her lead over her rival. Despite being slightly pushed back coming out of the bend (by Pink Panthera), Behrayna found the resources to make up ground, metre by metre, in a race run at a moderate pace.
It is this dual challenge that highlights the performance of Francis Graffard’s charge: “She’s a mare who improves with every race; she’s got a lot of class and an excellent temperament,†recalls her jockey, Mickaël Barzalona. “These things happen (referring to her losing ground), but on good ground it’s easier to pick up speed again, and I wasn’t particularly worried about it because it requires a reasonable amount of effort (editor’s note: on softer ground, it would have been much more difficult). She’s got a lot of class.â€
Behrayna sets her sights on the Prix Vermeille (Gr. I)
As he welcomed Mickaël Barzalona back to the paddock, the look on Francis Graffard’s face betrayed a great sense of relief, and speaking of the royal filly, he commented: “You could tell from her demeanour that she was keen to catch up with the filly who had pulled ahead. It’s very satisfying, and I think that if the pace had been a bit faster, she would have performed even better. From now on, she’ll be given a break – she certainly deserves it – and we’ll see her again in the Prix Vermeille.†Entried in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, Behrayna will thus aim to secure a fifth consecutive victory in September, right here on this 2,400-metre course that seems to suit her so well.
Losing by the narrowest of margins, Pink Panthera was making her debut at the distance, moving up from 2,100 to 2,400 metres, and she ran out of steam in the closing stages, but there is no doubt that Patrice Cottier’s charge will once again be highly competitive at the very highest level over a shorter distance.
The final times were both different but you can see from her win last time out that she relishes a strong pace to run at.
Minnie Hauk had been 10/1 for this last year after her Irish Oaks win when she wasn’t that impressive, people had her down as a Leger type, this filly has shown gears.
Though the two race times are miles apart the form is still there both Alam and Pink Pantera bring a line from Regal resolve and ran up to their marks.
That formline is mentioned going into the Prix Diane and it’s come to the fore again.
Minnie Hauk had been 10/1 for this last year after her Irish Oaks win when she wasn’t that impressive, people had her down as a Leger type, this filly has shown gears.
Though the two race times are miles apart the form is still there both Alam and Pink Pantera bring a line from Regal resolve and ran up to their marks.
That formline is mentioned going into the Prix Diane and it’s come to the fore again.
"The colts no good" you stated Delashay!! What does that say about Behrayna who you are bigging up but who's time suggests she has a furlong in distance to make up on Maltese Cross who also carried 4lb more, no doubt you will have a magic quote that explains your comment?
Another knocker with a grudge appears! No opinions just snipes!
Yes the, “Colts are no good.â€
If blanket finishes are your thing then good luck!
Forget where I said that it looked like a great Leger trial!
That for it was.
“P P made Maltese Cross their new St Leger favourite, halving his odds to 3-1 (from 6) ahead of Derby winner Christmas Day at 7-2.â€
They agreed also
As for, “Biggin’ her up†I’ve talked about her being the wrong price when compared to Diamond Necklace on formlines that are there for all to see.
Yes the, “Colts are no good.â€
If blanket finishes are your thing then good luck!
Forget where I said that it looked like a great Leger trial!
That for it was.
“P P made Maltese Cross their new St Leger favourite, halving his odds to 3-1 (from 6) ahead of Derby winner Christmas Day at 7-2.â€
They agreed also
As for, “Biggin’ her up†I’ve talked about her being the wrong price when compared to Diamond Necklace on formlines that are there for all to see.
I think Behrayna ran a good trial.
"She's a good filly, and you'll see an even better version when she gets a race where they go a better gallop," said Graffard. "She'll have a break now and will go for the Prix Vermeille, and then we'll see."
"She's a good filly, and you'll see an even better version when she gets a race where they go a better gallop," said Graffard. "She'll have a break now and will go for the Prix Vermeille, and then we'll see."
I did too Impossible, it’s twice that she’s been hampered and over come it to win.
Her finishing speed and sectionals were impressive on viewing.
What the Regal Resolve formline with Pink P also shows for those that have missed it, is the comparison between the colts facing the fillies.
The links Behrayna to Constitution River through Alam and there’s not much if anything between them, yet there is a difference in their current prices.
She’s proved she gets the mile and half, neither Diamond Necklace or River have.
Her finishing speed and sectionals were impressive on viewing.
What the Regal Resolve formline with Pink P also shows for those that have missed it, is the comparison between the colts facing the fillies.
The links Behrayna to Constitution River through Alam and there’s not much if anything between them, yet there is a difference in their current prices.
She’s proved she gets the mile and half, neither Diamond Necklace or River have.
Con River will not run in The ARC. Coolmore do not run their "best" 3 yr old colts here as long as John Magnier is alive. Their Epsom Derby winners for the last decade and more have been much of a muchness and ineffective.
I'm loaded on Behrayna; Behrayna is effective on any ground. I hope to be able to offload a bit just prior to The Vermielle. I think she'll be strongly fancied for the race.
I'm loaded on Behrayna; Behrayna is effective on any ground. I hope to be able to offload a bit just prior to The Vermielle. I think she'll be strongly fancied for the race.
You’ve said that before and you might be right about that Impossible, he has the French Premium that you mentioned earlier in the season though.
She will be very strongly fancied for that and will of course gain more important course and distance experience.
The Irish Oaks is coming up, recovery mission for the fav there.
Of the older mares Sunly is the only one I’d be looking at to test her but then again Graffard already has that guide having worked Behrayna with Calandagan.
She will be very strongly fancied for that and will of course gain more important course and distance experience.
The Irish Oaks is coming up, recovery mission for the fav there.
Of the older mares Sunly is the only one I’d be looking at to test her but then again Graffard already has that guide having worked Behrayna with Calandagan.
Maltese Cross is the 7-2 joint-favourite alongside Christmas Day for the St Leger on September 12 and a 16-1 chance for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe on October 4. Haggas has no doubt he would relish another two and a half furlongs at Doncaster, while he also has crucial course experience at Longchamp.
"I think he'd stay the St Leger trip, that wouldn't be a problem," he said. "The Arc's a different beast, but they'd go a good pace and it was clear he enjoyed that last night. You can get soft or even heavy ground and although he handled it at Epsom, you'd have to think last night was his best performance."
On the prospect of training Maltese Cross as a four-year-old, he added: "Sometimes horses become too valuable but there's not a lot of point in giving horses time and looking after them and then retiring them. If we could have him next year it would be great."
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Delashay • July 13, 2026 5:28 PM BST
The colts version looks off regarding odds.
Lots of eggs in one bookie basket & lots of Leger hackers in there.
"I think he'd stay the St Leger trip, that wouldn't be a problem," he said. "The Arc's a different beast, but they'd go a good pace and it was clear he enjoyed that last night. You can get soft or even heavy ground and although he handled it at Epsom, you'd have to think last night was his best performance."
On the prospect of training Maltese Cross as a four-year-old, he added: "Sometimes horses become too valuable but there's not a lot of point in giving horses time and looking after them and then retiring them. If we could have him next year it would be great."
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Delashay • July 13, 2026 5:28 PM BST
The colts version looks off regarding odds.
Lots of eggs in one bookie basket & lots of Leger hackers in there.
The Classic results at Epsom were too far fetched and cannot be taken on face value. I think Amelia could atone in the Irish Oaks this Saturday. She's 8.6 here, but no takers though. And, with this outfit fraud is aplenty.
Well after the King George today last years Arc form took a battering. Yes Kalpana ran in but the front two look to have benefitted from their allowance.
I am certain that you will tell us after the race as in today's KG,you utter bullshatter
I have view about mongrels whose word is worthless,you cretin
Ahh come on lighten up, I’m well bred with good genes by the way
Can't believe I could get 20/1 each way on Kalpana for the Arc after today. Crazy price. Clearly on the up and despite what they say not sure the ground perfectly suited it last year so a bit drier this year and would really fancy it.
Is that all,Angela?
Delbert will be on at 50,if it wins
Delbert will be on at 50,if it wins
Good luck Angela and well snagged we were talking about it on the KG thread, not preforming there before would put me off, but her price can only go one way with other other races between then and now.
Cheers chaps 
Let's hope it gets one of these lovely draw numbers and not out wide !
Let's hope it gets one of these lovely draw numbers and not out wide !
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