Top Horses Set for Prix de l'Abbaye and Prix de la Foret
Sunday's Prix de l'Abbaye and Prix de la Foret at Longchamp are set to attract top contenders, with Asfoora, Qirat, and Zarigana among the leading hopefuls. Asfoora, fresh from winning the Nunthorpe Stakes, could renew rivalries in the Abbaye, while Qirat and Zarigana are in contention for the Foret.
Asfoora, the Nunthorpe Stakes winner, is set to race in France for the first time in the Prix de l'Abbaye. She could renew rivalries with She's Quality, Night Raider, and Mgheera. Trainer William Haggas is also considering running Sky Majesty in the same race. Other notable contenders include Aidan O'Brien's Minnie Hauk, French mare Aventure, and Japanese horses Croix Du Nord, Byzantine Dream, and Aloh Alii, all fresh from European wins. Whirl and Los Angeles are also possibilities, though the latter might switch to the Arc.
In the Prix de la Foret, Qirat, winner of the Sussex Stakes, is a strong contender. Zarigana, the French 1000 Guineas heroine, is also expected to be a main contender. Kevin Ryan has chances with Against The Wind, Washington Heights, and Ain't Nobody in the Abbaye. Meanwhile, Cinderella's Dream and See The Fire are still in contention for the Prix de l'Opera. Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere has attracted a potential field of 12, with Aidan O'Brien responsible for a third of the entries.
Sunday's Longchamp Group 1 races promise exciting competition. Asfoora's French debut and the clash of top fillies in the Foret are among the highlights. With a mix of proven winners and promising contenders, the stage is set for thrilling action on Arc day.
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