13:05 ParisLongchamp

Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp Longines (Group 1)

Fractional
Decimal

Flat

• 999m

• €350,000

• 16

Going: Soft
Blue body, red chevron, red arms, blue diamonds, red cap, blue checked
1(7) Batwan
S Pasquier • N Caullery

G

9 yrs

942450

Has simply not been performing to par, latterly 11th of 18 in Gr.3 Prix du Petit Couvert last month, and is unlikely to cause an upset

Owner:

M Cafaro

Prize Money:

€321,025

Red & light blue halved, light blue and red halved sleeves, quartered cap
2(13) Moss Tucker
W J Lee • K J Condon

G

6 yrs

10-1790

Won Flying Five in 2023 but disappointing for most part since, latterly last but one in last month's running, and can be ruled out

Owner:

Charlie Bit Me Syndicate

Prize Money:

€450,627

Beige, dark blue armlets, dark blue cap
3(4) Washington Heights
T Eaves • K A Ryan

G

4 yrs

1-14065

Has done little of note since winning a spring Gr.3 at Newmarket, although most recently ran 5th of 18 in Flying Five race of reference and, in similar form, will not be going home empty-handed

Owner:

Hambleton Racing Ltd Xxvi

Prize Money:

€274,394

pink, emerald green chevron, pink and emerald green halved sleeves, quartered cap
4(2) Starlust
Rossa Ryan • R M Beckett

C

3 yrs

618163

Makes first appearance since running good 3rd to BRADSELL (9) in 1000m Gr.1 Nunthorpe S. at York on 23 August. Comes here fresh and while unlikely to repeat, can still get in on the action

Owner:

Mme F Hay

Prize Money:

€325,537

Black, light blue armlets
5(3) Kerdos
R Kingscote • C G Cox

C

4 yrs

851554

Winless since securing a Haydock Gr.2 during the spring but ran a reassuring 4th of 18 in 1000m Gr.1 Flying Five S at the Curragh 3 weeks ago and, in similar shape, can put on another good show

Owner:

John Connolly/a D Spence

Prize Money:

€224,996

Green body, red stripe, white arms, red cap
6(1) Grand Grey
C Demuro • G Bietolini

C

3 yrs

154334

Has continued his respectable ways since moving yards. 4th of 15 in Gr.3 Prix du Petit Couvert over course and distance 3 weeks ago. Enjoys a decent draw but seems to have little else going for him

Owner:

F Manservigi

Prize Money:

€41,106

Yellow, black sash, black cap
7(6) Desperate Hero
C Rodriguez • J Channon

G

4 yrs

611306

Started to come good during the summer before losing his way again. 56/1 6th of 18 in Flying Five race of reference, but a repeat seems most improbable

Owner:

Norman Court Stud & Partn

Prize Money:

€149,661

blue, orange disc, striped sleeves and cap
8(15) Aesop's Fables
R L Moore • A P O'Brien

C

4 yrs

330-710

10th of 15, on return to competition, in Gr.3 Prix du Petit Couvert over course and distance 3 weeks ago. Ryan Moore back in the irons but poorly-drawn and others easier to back

Owner:

Tabor/smith/magnier/weste

Prize Money:

€258,931

Red, white striped sleeves and cap
9(9) Bradsell
Hollie Doyle • A Watson

C

4 yrs

137-111

A veritable steamroller lately, most recently winning 1000m Gr.1 Flying Five S. in good order mid-September and, capable on any going, can wrap this up

Owner:

Victorious Racing

Prize Money:

€1,226,579

blue, gold sleeves, red cap
10(14) Rogue Lightning
James Doyle • Tom Clover

G

4 yrs

5-60273

Got back in the game when close 3rd of 15 in Gr.3 Prix du Petit Couvert over course and distance 3 weeks ago. Was unlucky that day and James Doyle will be expected to set the record straight

Owner:

Wathnan Racing

Prize Money:

€168,248

Turquoise, navy blue collar and cuffs, check cap
11(8) Makarova
Tom Marquand • E Walker

F

5 yrs

271373

Made up for her Nunthorpe blip when 3rd of 18 to BRADSELL (9) in 1000m Gr.1 Flying Five S. at the Curragh 3 weeks ago. Tom Marquand keeps the ride and the soft ground can give his mare an edge this time

Owner:

Brightwalton Bloodstock L

Prize Money:

€279,023

Light green, mauve sleeves, hooped cap
12(16) Mgheera
G Millet • Mme M Scandella-Lacaille

F

4 yrs

232135

5th of 15 in Gr.3 Prix du Petit Couvert over course and distance 3 weeks ago. Is here on her merits, always acquits herself 100%, but the draw will not help her cause

Owner:

European Bloodstock Manag

Prize Money:

€133,366

green, white chevron, white armlets on sleeves, orange cap
13(12) No Half Measures
Oisin Murphy • R Hughes

F

3 yrs

531161

Won 3 of last 4, most recently running on well to win a 1000m Newbury Gr.3 a fortnight ago. Takes a notable step up in class but has earned the right to race at this level and, with Oisin Murphy back on board, can pleasantly surprise

Owner:

R P Gallagher

Prize Money:

€150,391

Light blue, dark blue armlets, dark blue cap
14(5) Believing
Billy Loughnane • G Boughey

F

4 yrs

441322

Tough filly with nothing to prove at this level, latterly 2nd to BRADSELL (9) in 1000m Gr.1 Flying Five S at the Curragh 3 weeks ago. Has form on soft ground, and Billy Loughnane will be keen to exact revenge on what is a spare ride

Owner:

Highclere T R - Jane Add

Prize Money:

€695,263

Blue, yellow diamonds, white sleeves, blue, yellow diamond cap
15(11) La Bellota
D Keenan • J Ryan

G

2 yrs

2252

Runner-up in 3 of 4, last time beaten only a neck in 1200m Mill Reef S. at Newbury a fortnight ago but appears properly out of his depth this time

Owner:

G McGladery

Prize Money:

€37,457

black, brown seams
16(10) Englemere
L Morris • G Boughey

F

2 yrs

102144

In the thick of things for the most part this year, most recently 4th of 13 in a 1200m Ayr Gr.3 on 21 September, but in this company has no possible chance

Owner:

G Waud

Prize Money:

€73,536

Race Overview

Always a competitive affair, this year's edition sees revitalised, 2023 King's Stand S. winner, BRADSELL (9) back at the very top of his game and, already a winner in Deauville this summer, he makes his Longchamp debut on a Gr.1 hat-trick and is eminently capable of pulling it off. That being said, BELIEVING (14) [drawn 5] finished runner-up to him in both the Nunthorpe and the Flying Five and, even in the absence of Ryan Moore, still looks dangerous. ROGUE LIGHTNING (10) has not been the luckiest with the draw but reassured here 3 weeks ago and, considering last year's 5th, must be afforded considerable respect. A place behind him that day, MAKAROVA (11) has placed behind the first 2 named over the summer and can again envisage a first-3 spot.

Selection:

9 - 14 - 10

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