It’s no surprise to see multiple OTI runners on a Wednesday midweek meeting at Sandown, but having three runners at Longchamp is something more of a rarity, particularly when it includes a Group 3 runner. Such is the case this Thursday night (Friday morning AEST) at Longchamp’s evening meeting.
Kicking off the action will be last start winner Kloster, who delivered a pleasing performance first up at Niort for trainer Edouard Monfort and connections. The 6yo gelding has been a consistent racehorse throughout, winning three times and placing on 6 other occasions in his 15-start career.
He is accepted for the 1400m Class 3 Handicap with Stephane Pasquier booked to ride at 57.5kg. See the full field and all race details here.
The following race, the Group 3 Prix de la Porte Maillot, will feature our grey filly Tigrais. A Group 3 winner as a 2yo, she is coming into this race second-up. She put in an acceptable effort on return as a 3yo in a Group 2 at Chantilly, with trainer Christopher Head mentioning post-race: “She was quite fresh and I think she probably needed the run.”
A return to Longchamp, the scene of her Group 3 success, gives connections hope she can repeat her winning performance in a quality field. Under the conditions of the race, she has a 4kg weight advantage on the remaider of the field.
See the full field and all race details here.
Late on the card, we see 4yo mare Lorne step out for the first time this season. She is a staying mare who appreciates longer journies, so it’s no surprise that she will kick off her campaign at 2400m. Trainer Mario Baratti says: “I’ve been very pleased with her last gallop and she’s come along super so I’m happy to head to the races with her. It’s a race for amateur riders, therefore the weights are a little higher, but I’m hopeful we can see a positive first run from her.”
See the full field and all race details here.
Watch out for Lorne’s goat at the races, as she never leaves her side!
Best of luck to all connections.