two group races at Auteuil

a strong card this afternoon at Auteuil with two well-contested group races. The main feature is the valuable Prix Murat, a 4400 metres chase at 16.20, where the field includes the two top French chasers Princesse d´Anjou (Francois Cottin/ Philoip Carberry) and Mid-Dancer (Arnaud de Chaille-Chaille/ Jacques Ricou) who between them have won this race for the past 3 years. At 15.50 the top 4yo hurdler Long Run will attempt to continue his long winning run - he has so far won 5 of his 7 starts and been runner-up twice; he is owned by Englishman Robert Waly.Cohn and will be ridden as usual by his son Sam. There is also flat racing at Lyon and evening trotting from Vincennes.

Betting forecast:
1. Race: Royal Palois - Monika - Moon Morning
2. Race: Tyko - Roc De Sivola - Romeo Conti
3. Race: Dasaint - Rag Tiger - Noa Holme
4. Race: Kadabi - Long Run - Blue Bresil
5. Race: Jean d`Angely - Berryville - Mikador
6. Race: Quartel - Queenjo - Atlas du Berlais
7. Race: Kirsch Du Layon - Mendiant - Tree Polo
8. Race: Speed Hope - Trooper Clarence - Dolelouis