Longchamp

15:25 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 2 1/2f Stakes Going: GOOD TO SOFT

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: With race-fitness on his side, it feels like a good opportunity for MAP OF STARS to gain a first Group 1 success

1st	5. Sosie 2nd Fav	10/3
2nd	4. Map Of Stars Fav	6/5
3rd	1. Royal Rhyme	8/1

Favourite

6/5

Map Of Stars

Jockey: Mickael Barzalona Trainer: Francis-Henri Graffard Age/Wt: 4/9-2 F: 141-11 OR: 54

6/5

Comment: Won the Prix d'Harcourt three weeks ago; has won five of his six career runs and comes here off the back of a hat-trick; the Francis-Henri Graffard outfit is running hot currently; strong claims despite being up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	ParisLongchamp / Group 2 / F	-	1 / 5	1/2	-
16/03/25	Saint-Cloud / Group 3 / F	-	1 / 5	1/1	-
26/10/24	Chantilly / Listed / F	-	1 / 5	9/10	-
08/09/24	ParisLongchamp / Group 3 / F	-	4 / 7	22/5	-
22/07/24	Compiegne / Listed / F	-	1 / 5	11/10	-
15/10/23	ParisLongchamp / Maiden, Unraced / F	-	1 / 10	3/1	-

2nd Favourite

10/3

Sosie

Jockey: Maxime Guyon Trainer: Andre Fabre Age/Wt: 4/9-2 F: 13114- OR: 54

10/3

Comment: Was fourth of 16 in the Arc (very soft) in October; won the Group 2 Niel in September; successful three times in his last five starts; others more likely as meeting a number of horses who are in good form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/10/24	ParisLongchamp / Group 1 / F	-	4 / 16	39/10	-
15/09/24	ParisLongchamp / Group 2 / F	-	1 / 5	33/10	-
13/07/24	ParisLongchamp / Group 1 / F	-	1 / 8	5/2	-
02/06/24	Chantilly / Group 1 / F	-	3 / 14	67/10	-
25/04/24	ParisLongchamp / Conditions / F	-	1 / 5	3/2	-
27/10/23	Chantilly / Listed / F	-	2 / 6	11/10	-

Al Riffa

Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle Trainer: Joseph O'brien Age/Wt: 5/9-2 F: /4620- OR: 54

11/2

Comment: Finished behind Sosie (very soft) when 11l back in the Arc in October; third last time; record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 3-11); deserves respect for trainer Joseph Patrick O'brien and jockey Dylan Browne Mcmonagle.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/10/24	ParisLongchamp / Group 1 / F	-	11 / 16	9/1	-
06/07/24	Sandown / Group 1 / F	1	2 / 6	11/1	114
08/06/24	Saratoga / Stakes, Grade 1 / F	-	6 / 8	22/5	-
28/04/24	ParisLongchamp / Group 1 / F	-	4 / 9	37/10	-
15/08/23	Deauville / Group 2 / F	-	2 / 8	11/2	-
01/07/23	Curragh / Group 3 / F	-	2 / 5	5/6	114

Royal Rhyme

Jockey: Clifford Lee Trainer: K R Burke Age/Wt: 5/9-2 F: 54673- OR: 53

8/1

Comment: Has achieved five wins from 14 career runs; third of 56 in the Champion Stakes at Ascot in October; British raider; should be on the premises for trainer Karl Burke and jockey Clifford Lee.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/10/24	Ascot / Group 1 / F	1	3 / 11	25/1	116
14/09/24	Leopardstown / Group 1 / F	-	7 / 8	25/1	113
21/08/24	York / Group 1 / F	1	6 / 13	80/1	113
27/07/24	York / Group 2 / F	1	4 / 4	9/2	113
19/06/24	Ascot / Group 1 / F	1	5 / 10	16/1	113
23/05/24	Sandown / Group 3 / F	1	1 / 4	1/2	113

Horizon Dore

Jockey: Cristian Demuro Trainer: Patrice Cottier Age/Wt: 5/9-2 F: 523-72 OR: 52

10/1

Comment: Behind Map Of Stars when beaten 2½l to finish runner-up in the Prix d'Harcourt three weeks ago; likes it here (three wins) but yet to win a race of this value; this represents a step up in class so passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	ParisLongchamp / Group 2 / F	-	2 / 5	17/5	-
09/03/25	Chantilly / Conditions / F	-	7 / 10	17/10	-
19/06/24	Ascot / Group 1 / F	1	3 / 10	7/1	118
26/05/24	ParisLongchamp / Group 1 / F	-	2 / 8	73/10	-
28/04/24	ParisLongchamp / Group 1 / F	-	5 / 9	41/10	-
07/04/24	ParisLongchamp / Group 2 / F	-	2 / 7	13/5	-

Higher Leaves

Jockey: Alexis Pouchin Trainer: Henry De Bromhead Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 58131- OR: 50

14/1

Comment: Had plenty to spare at the line when winning in a Group 3 at Toulouse (very soft) in November on her second outing for this trainer; successful three times in her last six starts; can boast winning form over this C&D; others appeal more as this looks tougher than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/11/24	Toulouse / Group 3 / F	-	1 / 8	7/10	-
11/10/24	Newmarket / Group 3 / F	1	3 / 15	12/1	101
01/09/24	ParisLongchamp / Listed / F	-	1 / 9	23/1	-
20/06/24	Ascot / Group 2 / F	1	8 / 12	40/1	90
11/05/24	Naas / Group 3 / F	-	5 / 5	9/2	81
05/04/24	Dundalk / Unknown / F	-	1 / 12	11/4	-