I'm hoping Diamond Necklace will still turn up. She'd be forgiven for her last run for her trainer's complacency and professionalism. Her prep was decidedly injudicious.

I also hope Maltese Cross could carry the flag for the 3 yr old colts.

I’d thought earlier on that the Opera was the more likely but not so sure now with what he has left and maybe this was the target all along?

Graffard saying this would put me off of his other runner and to a degree any of the 3 year old colts. With an exception or two should the odds and draw be good.

https://www.facebook.com/AtTheRaces/videos/arc-hero-daryz-is-an-even-better-horse-in-2026-says-francis-henri-graffard-/1627011455525460/

From ATR which I’d missed.