Later in the day we will look at another Turf classic in sunny California, USA.
Chantilly 3:05 pm Race {Qatar Prix de L'arc de Triomphe~Group 1~Approximately 1 1/2 miles~Turf~3 year-old Up~Group 1}
This race will actually go off at approximately 9:05 am Chicago (cdt) time.
A supreme quality group of eighteen will enter the starting gate for the highest regarded race in Europe. It will feature horses from France, Great Britain, Germany, and Japan. All are, arguably, the best of the best Turf horses. There will be speed, but the stayers will have their day. A case could be made for any of the runners in this race. Ground is expected to be soft due to forecasted rain.
#8 Dschingis Secret [GER] (de Vries / Klug) should like the ground. His connections are solid in the win column over the last fourteen days. He was last seen winning over the Chantilly course. This lad is 80% in the money over the Turf from ten starts. He will be coming out of the 10th post. A son of Soldier Hollow [GB], he is our Key selection.
$2 WIN / $3 PLACE.
#1 Zarak [FR] (Soumillon / Royer-Dupree) is well prepped by his connections who have a strong strike rate. This guy won last out at Saint-Cloud at this distance. He is 66% in the money over Turf. Despite the fact he will be coming our of the 18th hole, he should acquit himself gallantly. A son of Dubawi [IRE], he will relish the distance.
$2 PLACE.
#4 Ulysses [IRE] (Crowley / Stoute) won at York last out and comes into this premiere race with confidence. Connections have solid strike rates. This son of Galileo [IRE] is 75% in the money over Turf. Distance and ground should not be a factor. He holds the second highest rating among the group.
$2 PLACE.
Other Wagering Interests
#17 Enable [GB] (Dettori / Gosden) currently is the even money favorite and deservedly so.
But alas, we are looking for value. This filly has won five straight, her last being at York. The top rating in the field, she is already legend at this distance. Her connections are world-class. A daughter of Nathaniel [IRE], she could give this field a drubbing.
#3 One Foot in Heaven [IRE] (Doyle / Royer-Dupre) is a disciple of the soft ground and is sure to have a say in the outcome if the Turf is good to soft. Connections have a superior strike rate. Last seen at Maisons-Lafitte, where he placed second. A son of Fastnet Rock [Aus], he may be a longshot to take it, but do not discount him.
Exacta Play
$1 #8 Dschingis Secret [GER] / #1 Zarak [FR], #4 Ulysses [IRE], #17 Enable [GB], #3 One Foot in Heaven [IRE].
Cheers to all those who enjoy fantastic races on the World stage!!
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