After a frenetic Saturday, a sense of serenity returned to the European circuit on Sunday with Deauville hosting top acts including the G1 Darley Prix Morny and G1 Darley Prix Jean Romanet. In the later contest, France said bienvenue to the wonder of Australia Verry Elleegant (NZ) (Zed {NZ}), who made his eagerly awaited Northern Hemisphere debut under the guidance of Frankie Dettori for the Francis-Henri Graffard stables. Her incredible 11 wins in Group 1 in her former country make her a worldwide celebrity, but a 12th place in Europe will really make the difference between the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne. Cup.
The last in a winner’s ring at Randwick six months ago after Chipping Norton S. There’s a strong contender awaiting Robert Moran’s G3 Munster Oaks winner and June 7 winner. July G3 Stanerra S. Rosscarbery (Ger) (Sea The Stars {Ire}), so this won’t be a soft landing.
“It will be a new experience for her on the other side of the world,” said Dettori Racing.com. “She’s had a bit of a break, so we expect her to continue the race. When you look back at the Caulfield Cup, she beat Derby winner Anthony Van Dyck, so if you can match that form that’s pretty good. I talked to Mark Zahra and I will talk to James [McDonald], but the most important thing is just to keep her quiet during the first part of the race and to the finish line. It’s her comeback race and obviously her long-range target is Arc, so that’s the first step towards getting there.”
"… It’s not like what I thought, three weeks ago."
Francis Graffard is beginning to see the real Verry Elleegant.https://t.co/dnrbz0JEqT
– Racing.com (@Racing) August 16, 2022
Ballydoyle Hold the key to Morny
Aidan O’Brien dominated the roosters at The Curragh on Saturday and even won a black contest here the same afternoon, but they’re all probably appetizers for G1 Darley Prix Morny that Rosegreen dominates with G2 Prix July 17 Robert Papin 1st and 2nd Blackbeard (Ire) (No, never) and Antarctica (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}).
Blackbeard is the first black type winner in the fry in 2022 and since his fight in Listed First Flier S. at The Curragh on May 2, the cage has collected 13 more, of which there are 11 children at the group level. Blackbeard helped support the cause by claiming more wins on May 21 at G3 Marble Hill S. also at The Curragh and Robert Papin of Chantilly, while The Antarctic was here for the G2 Prix de Cabourg, where it played role as the main track and track test of this race Aug. 2. The second, Battaash (Ire)’s older brother, has three lengths to make up for his steady warrior friend. , but Ballydoyle’s master considers this a conclusion that cannot be ignored.
“We always thought The Antarctic was a very good horse, that’s why we added him. It just took him a little while to arrive, but he’s getting better,” he said.
Deja Vu?
Twelve months ago, Richard Fahey brought a G2 winner Norfolk S. here, booked Christophe Soumillon and the rest is history. This year, the surprise winner is Steve Bradley The Rider (GB) (Brazen Beau {Aus}) gets the treatment, and if history can repeat itself, then the next action on Perfect Power (Ire) (Ardad {Ire}) will likely win the contest. that June 16 Royal Ascot exam Behind him.
Fahey said: “He’s been running across the line at Ascot for over five very intense games and I just think the further he goes, the better he’ll go.
In a renewal that lacked a single French runner, the July 7 winner G2 July S. Persian Forces (Ire) (Mehmas {Ire}) adds intrigue but is a shadow of Little Big Bear (Ire) (No, never) hangs above them all after he places seven lengths between them in the Phoenix.
“I was amazed with that race in Ireland – I was very worried that something could beat him to that extent,” said coach Richard Hannon. “He’s a very good horse and hopefully he can show it on Sunday.”
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