On a busy weekend filled with top-level horse racing action in four countries and on two continents, punters were left with a lot to unpack as they looked ahead to the upcoming Arc trials at Longchamp and Group Ones at Ireland’s Champions Festival at the Curragh. Jockeys like Oisin Murphy and William Buick had a particularly exhausting weekend, competing in Grade One events in Toronto before heading to Ireland for more races.
The anticipation for next year’s 1,000 Guineas, 2,000 Guineas, and the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp was palpable, with significant shake-ups in the ante-post markets following Sunday’s races. The Group Two Prix Niel saw Look De Vega lose his unbeaten record and Arc favoritism to Sosie, trained by the legendary André Fabre.
While trial races like the Niel have varied in significance over the years, Fabre’s expertise in preparing horses for the Arc is unmatched. Sosie’s victory in the Prix du Jockey Club and subsequent win in the Grand Prix de Paris over the Arc course and distance make him a strong contender for the upcoming prestigious race.
With the racing season entering the autumn period, the focus is now on the upcoming Arc at Longchamp, where Sosie will be a key player. As the excitement builds for the upcoming races at various tracks, one cannot overlook the potential for André Fabre to make history by becoming the first trainer to saddle an Arc winner in five different decades. Fabre’s expertise and track record make Sosie a horse to watch as the racing world eagerly awaits the next chapter in this thrilling sport.
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