Longchamp opens

The French racing season proper starts today with the first fixture of 2009 at Longchamp. Several German-traind runners make their way to the Bois du Boulogne, but they face some strong opposition. Werner Baltromei has 5 runners, with König Bernard (Dominique Boeuf) contesting the opening mile race for 3y0´s at 13.50, Cccacaio (Frederic Spanu) and Farox (Boeuf) both engaged in the 2000 metres race for unraced 3yo´s (together with Horst Steinmetz´ Amazonas (Davy Bonilla) at 14.50, Balboa (Boeuf) goes for the 1400 metres conditions race at 16.20 and Escargot (Boeuf) the 3yo mile handicap at 17.20.

Betting forecast:
1. Race: Bachelor Licence - König Bernard - Piste Perdue
2. Race: Le Valentin - History Boy - Varenar
3. Race: Montevees - Suffren - Investissement
4. Race: Dreamt - Marechale - Western Isle
5. Race: Kataragama - Flying Cloud - Ville D`Avray
6. Race: Balboa - Salut L`Africain - Panichop
7. Race: Unidentified Thief - Salsa De La Tour - Sham Risk
8. Race: Reine Des Mers - Muhtablue - Escargot