LONGCHAMP - 04 October

Home , Again (horse), Alpine Star (horse), Audarya, Coeursamba, Prix du Petit Couvert, Prix Vermeille

Race 1 1. ST MARK'S BASILICA - Third in the G1 Vincent O'Brien National Stakes at the Curragh over 1400m after jumping slowly. Has to be respected as Aidan O'Brien's sole representative. 2. SEALIWAY - Second in the G3 Prix la Rochette over course and distance beaten 1L. The fourth has boosted this form since winning at Listed level. 3. LAWS OF INDICES - Failed to gain a clear run when seventh beaten 5.75L in the G1 1400m Vincent O'Brien National Stakes in Ireland. Previously a G2 winner and could be worth another try. 4. CAIRN GORM - Sixth beaten 5L in the G2 Mill Reef Stakes over 1200m at Newbury. Stepping up in trip. 5. NANDO PARRADO - Second in the G1 Prix Morny over 1200m at Deauville beaten 2L. Previously won the G2 Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot and holds big claims. 6. LIBERTINE - Won first two career outings before being beaten 2L into fourth in the G3 Prix d'Aumale over 1600m. Proven stamina may be a positive in this.

Summary

NANDO PARRADO (5) won the G2 Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot on his second outing. Backed that up when runner-up in the G1 Prix Morny at Deauville over 1200m. Sets the standard despite rise in distance. ST MARK'S BASILICA (1) produced a career best effort when third in the G1 Vincent O'Brien National Stakes over 1408m at the Curragh. Top claims. SEALIWAY (2) managed to deliver a good effort when second at course and distance in the G3 Prix la Rochette. Competitive once again. LAWS OF INDICES (3) didn't receive a clear run when behind St Mark's Bailica in the G1 Vincent O'Brien National Stakes. Might be closer.

Selections

NANDO PARRADO (5) - ST MARK'S BASILICA (1) - SEALIWAY (2) - LAWS OF INDICES (3)

Race 2

1. AL SIQ - Listed winner two starts back at Milan in Italy over 1500m. More required. 2. TIGER TANAKA - Won the G3 Prix Francois Boutin at Deauville over 1400m on soft/heavy going. In form and wouldn't rule out up in class. 3. LA GIOIOSA - Beaten 2L by Tiger Tanaka in the 1400m G3 Prix Francois Boutin at Deauville. More needed to reverse this form. 4. MOTHER EARTH - Well beaten in the G1 Moyglare Stud Stakes over 1408 at the Curragh. Placed in the G3 Debutante Stakes the time before and could bounce back. 5. COEURSAMBA - Third in the G3 Prix D'Aumale over course and distance beaten 2L by King's Harlequin. 6. LA JONCTION - Won first two career outings. Most recently in a C2 conditions race at Clairefontaine over 1400m. Up in class but unexposed. 7. HARAJUKU - Solid effort on second outing when runner-up in the G3 Prix D'Aumale over course and distance. Tougher for this. 8. THUNDER BEAUTY - Won on debut at the Curragh over 1200m. Backed that up with a solid fifth beaten 3.5L in the1400m G1 Moyglare Stud Stakes. Open to further progress. 9. ROUGIR - Third beaten a neck in a C2 conditions race at Lyon-Parilly over 1600m. This is much tougher. 10. BONITA QUEEN - Fifth in the Listed Criterium de Vitesse at Chantilly over 1000m. Extra 600m in this ground will be a big ask. 11. FEV ROVER - Won by a neck in the G2 Prix du Calvados over 1400m on soft ground at Deauville. Strong claims. 12. PRETTY GORGEOUS - Only beaten a neck in the 1400m G1 Moyglare Stud Stakes at the Curragh with a few re-opposing rivals behind her. G2 winner on soft and sets the standard. 13. KING'S HARLEQUIN - Made all the running over course and distance to win the G3 Prix d'Aumale by 2L with a few of these rivals behind her. Cannot rule out. 14. TASMANIA - Won on second start in a Saint-Cloud maiden by 1L. Interesting connections have stepped her up in class here.

Summary

PRETTY GORGEOUS (12) was only beaten a neck in the G1 Moyglare Studs Stakes over 1408m at the Curragh. Previously won the 1408m G2 Debutante Stakes on soft going. Looks the one to beat. FEV ROVER (11) bids for a hat-trick after winning the G2 Prix du Calvados over 1400m at Deauville. Progressing and capable on soft ground. TASMANIA (14) is pitched straight into G1 level after breaking her maiden two weeks ago at Saint-Cloud. Worth consideration. KING'S HARLEQUIN (13) ran third behind Fev Rover two starts back and subsequently made all to win the G3 Prix d'Aumale at course and distance.

Selections

PRETTY GORGEOUS (12) - FEV ROVER (11) - TASMANIA (14) - KING'S HARLEQUIN (13)

Race 3

1. KHATAAB - Third in the G1 Doha Cup in August beaten 1.75L at Deauville. Has been second in this race past two seasons. Top claims.

2. SHALAA - Fourth in a G2 at Bordeaux beaten 6L. More required.

3. EBRAZ - Second beaten a head in a G3 recently. Won a G1 in Doha the time before. Needs to be considered.

4. TAYF - Second at Doha in a Qatar G1 2400m in February. Solid fourth in this contest last season.

5. FAZZA AL KHALEDIAH - Won the G1 Qatar Cup 2000m at Longchamp three weeks ago. Big claims.

6. MESSI - Second behind Fazza Al Khalediah in the G1 Qatar Cup 2000m at Longchamp. Needs more to reverse this.

7. HAYYAN - Bidding for a hat-trick after winning the G1 Doha Cup 2000m at Deauville in August. Strong claims.

8. FREDDY PY - Won by a nose in a Baden-Baden Listed 1600m event. This is a step up.

Summary

FAZZA AL KHALEDIAH (5) broke through at G1 level over course and distance winning the Prix Dragon three weeks ago. The one to beat. HAYYAN (7) won the G1 Doha Cup at Deauville over 2000m on soft ground. Proven ability with wet track a big positive. EBRAZ (3) finished beaten a head in the G3 Coupe du Sud-Ouest des Pur-Sang Arabes at La Teste. Won this race last season and is considered. TAYF (4) managed second in a G1 at Doha and is considered despite the lay-off.

Selections

FAZZA AL KHALEDIAH (5) - HAYYAN (7) - EBRAZ (3) - TAYF (4)

Race 4 1. PERSIAN KING - Won the G1 Prix du Moulin de Longchamp over 1600m at this venue in September. Top class miler and strong claims if staying this extra 800m. 2. ROYAL JULIUS - Last start placing in Italy. Fifth in a Listed event at Vichy in July beaten 1.75L. Significan step up in grade. Outsider. 3. WAY TO PARIS - Fifth G2 Prix Foy over course and distance on good ground three weeks ago. G1 winner two starts back but this is a step up. Proven over distance and further. Can handle wet tracks. Each way. 4. JAPAN - Fifth the G1 Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown beaten 6L. Hasn't been at his best this season but was fourth in this race last season on soft going. 5. SOVEREIGN - Sixth in the G1 Irish St Leger over 2800m beaten 7L at the Curragh. Time before was beaten 5.5L by Enable and would be tough to reverse this form. 6. STRADIVARIUS - Champion stayer who has won the G1 Ascot Gold Cup (4000m) and G1 Goodwood Cup (3200m) this season. Showed he has pace last time when a head second in the G2 Prix Foy over course and distance in a slowly run contest. Include. 7. SOTTSASS - Fourth in the G1 Irish Champion Stakes three weeks ago beaten 2L. Was third in this race last season and cannot be ruled out. Has claims. 8. ENABLE - Bidding for three wins in this race after being denied when runner-up in the contest last year. In good form this season winning the G1 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2400m) by 5.5L. Good prep run last month in the UK. Despite history against her is the one to beat. 9. DEIRDRE - Has not been at her best this year and was well beaten in the G1 Nassau Stakes at Goodwood over 2000m. Unlikely. 10. GOLD TRIP - Third in the G1 Grand Prix de Paris over course and distance beaten 2.5L behind Mogul. Not obvious to reverse this form but has been progressive. 11. CHACHNAK - Won the G3 Prix du Prince D'Orange over 2000m at this venue. Up in distance and class. 12. IN SWOOP - German Derby (2400m) winner who was a good 2.5 L second to Mogul in the G1 Grand Prix de Paris over course and distance. Finished strongly and making just his fifth racecourse appearance. Respect. 13. MOGUL - Improves at each start and put in a career best when winning the G1 Grand Prix de Paris (2400m) by 2.5L course and distance three weeks ago. Looks the pick of Aidan O'Brien's four and holds top claims. 14. SERPENTINE - Surprise winner of the G1 Derby at Epsom over 2400m. Was fourth behind Mogul latest but could finish closer. Could cause a surprise. 15. RAABIHAH - Second in the G1 Prix Vermeille over course and distance beaten 3L. Still unexposed and three year old fillies have a good record in this. Don't dismiss.

Summary

STRADIVARIUS (6) was second in the G2 Prix Foy when quickening nicely in the closing stages at course and distance. Proven stayer and if this turns into a test of stamina will be tough to beat. ENABLE (8) bids for historic three-timer in this contest after finishing second last season. Wide margin winner of the G1 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2400m) at Ascot in July. Good prep run last month in UK. MOGUL (13) won nicely the G1 Grand Prix de Pairs at this circuit over the journey beating a number of rivals. Consistent and could go close. IN SWOOP (12) finished behind Mogul in latest latest but is still unexposed having only his fifth career start. Might finish closer. PERSIAN KING (1) secured a G1 winner in the Prix du Moulin de Longchamp over 1600m. Interesting attempting this journey for the first time. Three-year-old fillies have a good record so give thought to RAABIHAH (15)

Selections

STRADIVARIUS (6) - ENABLE (8) - MOGUL (13) - IN SWOOP (12) - PERSIAN KING (1) - RAABIHAH (15)

Race 5

1. GRAND GLORY - Well beaten in the G1 Prix Vermeille over 2400m. Was third in last season's G1 Prix de Diane (2100m) but needs to re-find form. 2. TARNAWA - Impressive winner of the G1 Prix Vermeille over 2400m. Back down in distance but proven stamina on this ground will be a positive. Hard to beat. 3. ALL RUMOURS - Won the Listed Grand Prix de Fontainebleau over 2000m by 0.75L. Stepping up in class. 4. DURANCE - Last season's G1 German Oaks winner. Latest fifth in the G1 Grosser Preis von Baden and can feature. 5. AMBITION - Second in the G1 Prix Jean Romanet over 2000m at Deauville beaten a neck by Audarya on soft going. Can be included. 6. SPIRIT OF NELSON - Sixth in the G2 Prix de Pomone over 2500m at Deauville. Dropping down to a trip where she is four from five and should go well. 7. AUDARYA - Career best when winning the G1 Prix Jean Romanet by a neck over 2000m beating re-opposing rivals. Needs to repeat that effort. 8. TAWKEEL - Won by a neck in the G2 Prix de La Nonette over 2000m on soft ground. Won all five starts to date including G1 Prix Saint-Alary by 5L and has to be included. Good show. 9. TICKLE ME GREEN - Fifth in the G3 Prix Bertrand de Tarragon beaten 2.25L over 1800m. Time before was beaten a neck by Tawkeel. May fill a place. 10. ZARIYANNKA - Czech raider and winner of the Czech Oaks in August. Since beaten in Czech Derby and fifth in Austrian equivalent. More needed 11. FANCY BLUE - Won the G1 Prix de Diane over 2100m at Chantilly and the G1 Nassau Stakes at Goodwood. Third in the G1 Matron Stakes latest when back in trip. Sets the standard. 12. LABURNUM - Fourth in the G1 Prix Vermeille beaten 3.5L over 2400m. Lightly-raced but would need a career best. 13. ALPINE STAR - Impressive winner of the 1600m G1 Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot. Last outing was beaten a neck in the G1 Prix Jacques le Marois over 1600m. 14. INTER ROYAL LADY - Trained in Poland who won her most recent outing. Time before was runner-up in the Polish Derby. Big ask.

Summary

TAWKEEL (8) won the G1 Prix Saint-Alary over this trip and followed up in the G2 Prix de la Nonette at Deauville. Five from five and highly progressive. FANCY BLUE (11) is a dual G1 winner this season including the G1 Prix Diane at Chantilly over 2100m. Latest third was in the 1600m G1 Matron Stakes over 1600m and will appreciate the step back up in trip. ALPINE STAR (13) was second in the G1 Prix Jacques le Marois in August. Finished second behind Fancy Blue in the Prix Diane and may go close again. TARNAWA (2) won the G1 Prix Vermeille (2400m) three weeks ago at this course. Could use her stamina to good effect down in trip under these conditions.

Selections

TAWKEEL (8) - FANCY BLUE (11) - ALPINE STAR (13) - TARNAWA (2)

Race 6

1. WOODED - Second beaten a neck by Air De Valse over course and distance in the G3 Prix du Petit Couvert. Only second attempt over 1000m.

2. SESTILIO JET - Won a C3 conditions race at Lyon Parilly ten days ago. G3 placed earlier this year but needs do more.

3. MAKE A CHALLENGE - Fifth in the G1 Flying Five Stakes over 1000m at the Curragh beaten 2L behind Glass Slippers. More needed to reverse this form.

4. BATWAN - Sixth behind a number of these rivals in G3 Prix du Petit Couvert. Requires more.

5. AIR DE VALSE - Made most of the running to beat re-opposing rivals in the G3 Prix du Petit Couvert. Has to be considered.

6. GLASS SLIPPERS - Won the G1 Fling Five Stakes at the Curragh over 1000m three weeks ago. The one to beat.

7. LADY IN FRANCE - Third behind Air De Valse in a G3 beaten 1.5L. Place claims.

8. ARCHER'S DREAM - Well beaten in the G1 Sprint Cup at Haydock recently over 1200m. This looks tough.

9. KEEP BUSY - Second in the G1 Flying Five Stakes beaten a neck by Glass Slippers. Should go close again.

10. LIBERTY BEACH - Seventh in the G1 Flying Fives Stakes at the Curragh over 1000m beaten 3L. More required but can place.

11. LIVACHOPE - 2yo Filly who was was third in the G3 Prix d'Arenberg over course and distance. Recieves 4.0kg in allowances and has to be considered.

Summary

AIR DE VALSE (5) won the G3 Prix du Petit Couvert at course and distance after making a lot of the running. Traditionally that contest provides a lead up to this race. Big claims. GLASS SLIPPERS (6) secured victory in the G1 Flying Five Stakes in Ireland three weeks ago defeating a number of re-opposing rivals. KEEP BUSY (9) only has a neck to find with Glass Slipper and may go well once again. LIVACHOPE (11) was a G3 winner earlier this year and of interesting receiving 4kg allowance as a 2yo filly.

Selections

AIR DE VALSE (5) - GLASS SLIPPERS (6) - KEEP BUSY (9) - LIVACHOPE (11)

Race 7

1. PRETREVILLE - Fifth in the G3 Prix du Pin three weeks ago beaten 2L behind the easy winner Earthlight. Place at best.

2. SAFE VOYAGE - Won the G2 Boomerang Mile Stakes at Leopardstown over 1600m by a nose recently. Going for a hat-trick and went well in this contest last season.

3. SPEAK IN COLOURS - Won G3 Fairyhouse in June over 1400m but was not at his best last time in a Listed over 1200m. Interesting back up in trip.

4. TORO STRIKE - Only beaten a neck in the G3 Supreme Stakes over 1400m at Goodwood. Lightly-raced but this is a big step up.

5. LOPE Y FERNANDEZ - Placed three times at G1 level this season. Midfield latest in the G1 Sprint Cup at Haydock over 1200m. Needs to bounce back.

6. RUBAIYAT - Third beaten a neck in the G2 Oettingen Rennen over 1600m in Germany. First start in France and this looks tougher.

7. EARTHLIGHT - Only one career defeat to date. Latest won by a neck in the G3 Prix du Pin over course and distance. Won with a fair bit in hand. The one to beat.

8. ONE MASTER - Beaten a nose in the G2 Park Stakes at Doncaster over 1400m. Bidding for three successive wins in this race and is proven in testing ground.

9. SPINNING MEMORIES - Fourth behind Earthlight in the G3 Prix du Pin. Place chance.

10. TROPBEAU - Beaten a neck in the G3 Prix du Pin. Has won over further at G3 level so could make use of her stamina.

11. IRSKA - Won the G3 Prix de Lieurey over 1600m on heavy ground. Interesting down in distance.

Summary

EARTHLIGHT (7) won by a neck the G3 Prix du Pin at course and distance. This dual G1 winner looks the one to beat. ONE MASTER (8) has found success in this race the past two years. Last start second beaten a nose in the G2 Park Stakes over 1400m at Doncaster and is proven in these conditions. TROPBEAU (10) was beaten a neck by Earthlight in the G3 noted above. IRSKA (11) won the 1600m G3 Prix de Lieurey. Lightly-raced and interesting down in trip.

Selections

EARTHLIGHT (7) - ONE MASTER (8) - TROPBEAU (10) - IRSKA (11)

Race 8

1. DUHAIL - Switching to handicap company after a midfield finish in G3 Barriere Prix Quincey (1600m). Capable.

2. ROCQUEMONT - Failed to make the frame on last two outings in handicaps. Fourth over 1600m in Listed company three starts back.

3. ALFIERI - Useful second in listed company two back and ran credibly when sixth in similar handicap at Deauville. Top chance.

4. HOUSE OF KINGS - Winner of similar handicap in June. Capable at this level and worth consideration.

5. SANDYSSIME - Struggled to make presence known in similar race last time. May fall short at this level.

6. MC QUEEN - Consistent performer. Returns to handicaps after fifth in German G3.

7. KENBAIO - Struggled over 1600m on last two outings. Drop in distance may spark improvement.

8. ECOLO - Resumed after a short break with a close seventh. May improve second-up.

9. RIMINI - Useful fifth over course and distance last time. Respect.

10. DARK AMERICAN - Races third-up. Progressing with each run and could sneak a place.

11. PARAMOUNT - Yet to break through this campaign. Close second against easier rivals last time.

12. BARAKATLE - Better effort when third over course and distance. Steps up in class third- up.

13. ZAVRINKA - Started campaign in poor form and needs more.

14. TRUE ROMANCE - Beaten a nose over track and trip. Hard to fault with a low weight if able to replicate.

Summary

TRUE ROMANCE (14) bounced back to form with a nose second at course and distance. Capable performer at this grade and could break through with the advantage of a low weight. RIMINI (9) is a proven contender at this circuit over the journey. Fifth with similar conditions in mid-September and rates highly. MC QUEEN (6) is consistent. Returns to handicaps after a fifth in a German G3. ALFIERI (3) must be respected based on a second in listed company two back. DARK AMERICAN (10) could progress third-up and completes the shortlist.

Selections

TRUE ROMANCE (14) - RIMINI (9) - MC QUEEN (6) - ALFIERI (3) - DARK AMERICAN (10)

Race 9

1. KANDERAS - Not disgraced when close twelfth over course and distance. Drops back in class.

2. MILLFIELD - Fairly consistent barring disappointing run over 1600m two back. Interesting.

3. MRS WORTHINGTON - Aiming to bounce back after tenth over track and trip. Easier test.

4. INATTENDU - Can be inconsistent. Tends to fall short at this level.

5. VISCOUNT BARFIELD - Chasing a double after claiming success at Cholet. Tougher test.

6. FUNNY VALENTINE - Been racing well in good handicaps and steps up marginally in distance.

7. CALISTE - Returns after three month break and placed narrow second over track and trip prior to spell. Leading chance.

8. LARNO - Needs to bounce back after a run of poor efforts.

9. FAITHFILLY MAN - Two placings from last three. May find this level too tough.

10. PARIGOTE - Unable to complete the double when fourth at Deauville. Proven at this grade.

11. DREAM ACADEMY - Started campaign with two victories. Steps into handicaps after fourth in class one conditions.

12. VIPIN - Unplaced in all seven runs this campaign. More needed.

13. SPACE ACE - Second two starts back in a handicap. Place chance at best.

14. AGAPI MIA - Resumes after three months. Form before spell wasn't good enough for this.

Summary

CALISTE (7) returns following a three month break and an eye catching second at course and distance. Capable of a big performance fresh and rates highly with a fair weight. FUNNY VALENTINE (6) is racing well in similar company. Placed third at Deauville two back and a small step up in distance may spark further improvement. MILLFIELD (2) has been racing among top handicap company. Placed third at track and trip in September. Hard to fault if replicating. MRS WORTHINGTON (3) could bounce back after below-par performance and fill a placing.

Selections

CALISTE (7) - FUNNY VALENTINE (6) - MILLFIELD (2) - MRS WORTHINGTON (3)