Well tomorrow is Arc day at Longchamp and although not the strongest renewal of the race it presents quite a puzzle for punters. I am inclined to side with the British and Irish challenge rather than the home team. Cape Blanco has had quite a busy season and there are perhaps just slight doubts over his stamina. Workforce was so impressive in the Derby but then beat only the pacemaker home in the King George so is difficult to weigh up. Perhaps the safest bet is Fame and Glory with 4 Group 1 wins on his CV.
Elsewhere on the card Kasbah Bliss looks the one to beat in the 12.05. He was only beaten a short head in this last season.
In the 12.35 Planet Five looks over priced. Both the trip and the going will suit him. Prohibit and Arctic are others that look attractively priced while at shorter odds last year’s winner Total Gallery and the in form filly Lady of the Desert command respect.
There are some doubts about Goldikova’s ability to handle really soft ground and if she does not show her best from then Mudlark Regal Parade could pull off a surprise in the 2.20.
Today’s picture is courtesy of the artist Karen Davies.
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