Hard to beat Emeraude de Bais

Cagnes-sur-Mer, Monday 31 July: Seven races will be held on the Riviera tonight. The Prix Alexandre Roucayrol (2nd race/6.53 p.m./69,000 euros/2925 m), which belongs to group 3, appeals to a better class.

Emeraude de Bais (Franck Nivard) won an almost identical game here three weeks ago. The clear favorite was nine-year-old Ecureuil Jenilou (Gwenn Junod), Eden Basque (Nicolas Ensch) and El Greco Bello (Jean-Charles Féron). Eberton (Junior Guelpa) and Fifty Five Bond (Christophe Martens) had nothing to do with the closer decision, but in contrast to the faulty fighter Smart (Jean-Christophe Sorel), they were still in contact with the peloton.

Emeraude de Bais, the only mare in the field of ten, shouldn`t let the game go. Honky Tonk Blues (Guillaume Lemoine), who came in second here two weeks ago, shouldn`t be a threat either. Gimy du Pommereux (David Cinier) makes his comeback after a very successful winter meeting, he will probably need this start again.

Dallmayr Prize attracts the elite to Munich

Munich, Sunday, July 30th: On Sunday, turf fans will once again be looking to Munich when the Grand Dallmayr Prize (Group I, EUR 155,000, 2,000 m), an absolutely top event, is held here.

Of course, most of the looks will go to the local hero Fantastic Moon (R. Piechulek), who will be back at the start for the first time since his triumph in Hamburg. Maybe he can emulate Sammarco (A. de Vries), who made the Derby/Dallmayr double in 2022. He is also doing the honors in Riem again. Best of Lips (M. Seidl) and Best Lightning (T. Hammer-Hansen) are fresh group winners. A tough touchstone is Stall Godolphin`s Nations Pride (W. Buick), because his brilliant performances from Dubai are still well remembered. The Frenchman Skalleti (A. Orani) excelled here two years ago and comes again from France with very good chances.

Ten races are waiting between 11:20 a.m. and 4:40 p.m., of which the first five stages also belong to the PMU map in France. In the Konrad Werner Wille-Memorial (listed race, 25,000 euros, 1,400 m) the game seems quite open, maybe Sunset Lane (W. Panov) is far ahead after the recent placement against guests from France.

In the Dallmayr Coupe Lukull - David Conolly-Smith-Memorial (compensation I, 1,600 m), See Paris (L. Delozier) could again offer more than on group parquet. He even started in the derby.

10,000 euros are up for grabs in the four-way bet of the 5th race (level III, 1.600 m). Wynono (S. Biessey) and Funky Lady (A. v. d. Troost) are possible options. The V4 bet offered in races 2 to 5 is worth 10,000 euros.

Nine mares in the Prix Rothschild

Deauville, Sunday, July 30: Today, the La Touques hippodrome in Deauville is the venue for numerous high-quality group tests such as the classic Prix Rothschild (5th race/4:25 p.m./300,000 euros/1600 m). Nine mares compete here to succeed Saffron Beach.

Kelina (Maxime Guyon) and Sauterne (Tony Piccone), who finished first in the Prix de Sandringham (Group 2), should have their first chances. Remarquee (Rob Hornby) arrives from England with strong forms. She finished second in the Coronation Stakes (Group 1) ahead of Sounds of Heaven (Shane Foley) and repeated the result in the Falmouth Stakes (Group 1) behind the superior winner Nashwa, ahead of Mqse de Sevigne (Alexis Pouchin) in second ended up in the Prix Corrida (Group 2). Rogue Millennium (Daniel Tudhope) falls as the Duke of Cambridge Stakes (Group 2) winner ahead of the utterly disappointing Grande Dame (Ryan Moore), who is expected to run better today. Life In Motion (Mickael Barzalona) should also correct her cancellation result from Longchamp. She performed very well in the Dahlia Stakes (Group 2). Little is expected of Tairann (Augustin Madamet).

With the Prix de Cabourg (race 4/3:50 p.m.) and the Prix Six Perfections (race 7/5:35 p.m.) for two-year-old horses and the Prix de Psyche reserved for three-year-old mares (race 6/5:00 p.m.), there are three tests in this category Group 3 on the program.

Etonnant in front of a solvable task

Enghien, Saturday, July 29th: The Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (7th race/4:58 p.m./150,000 euros/2875 m), which is part of Group 2, is the focus of the nine races today at the Hippodrome in Enghien.

Etonnant (Anthony Barrier) from the stable of owner trainer Richard Westerink, who recently led his protégé to victory here in the Prix de Washington (Group 2), is in good form and class. Possible opponents are Thierry Duvaldestin-trained Oracle Tile (Theo Duvaldestin), most recently third in the Prix Rene Balliere (Group 1) ahead of Elvis du Vallon (Yoann Lebourgeois). Eric The Eel (Franck Nivard) can also count on good chances. The seven-year-old won the Grand Prix du Conseil Municipal (Group 2) in Vichy in front of Elie de Beaufour (Jean-Michel Bazire), whose form curve is pointing upwards again.

Betting spectacle in Bad Harzburg

Bad Harzburg, Saturday, July 29th: On Saturday, a look at the races in Bad Harzburg is even more worthwhile than usual, because there is a lot on offer for the bettors in particular. There are eleven races between 10:50am and 5:30pm, with the first five stages also forming part of the PMU map in France.

In the Grand Prix of the Braunschweigische Landessparkasse - BBAG auction race (37,000 euros, 1,850 m), the mare Kamand (S. Mazur) takes a place of honor on group parquet. Mister Hollow (L. Delozier) showed many good performances. Switsch (E. Pedroza) doesn`t have to stop at last Saturday`s track win.

Two super handicaps, each with 17,500 euros in prize money over 1,850 meters, are real betting puzzles. In equalization III the game seems very open with 16 horses. Maybe Viviane (A. Starke) can do better. Agent Sim (T. Scardino) faces another success. The guaranteed payout in the four-way bet is an impressive 55,555 euros.

In the equalization II super handicap, there is much to be said for another coup by the Dutchman Soller Bay (M. Seidl), because the mare prevailed here last week. But the opponents are lining up, such as the Hamburg winner Gedöns (W. Panov). Here and in the 10th race (compensation IV, 1,550 m) 11,111 euros can be won in a four-way bet.

Mega race at Ascot

Ascot, Saturday 29 July: The King George Weekend at Ascot Racecourse is dominated today by the classic King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (Race 5/4.40pm/£1.25m/2410m).

Last year`s winner Pyledriver (P. McDonald) from the stable of William Muir and Chris Grassick is doing the honors again. The six-year-old rehearsed here in the Hardwicke Stakes (Group 2) and was victorious for today`s task. He faces Auguste Rodin (Ryan Moore), who once again underlined his dominance of the year after his triumph in the Irish Derby (Group 1). Two more recent winners are in line-up in King Of Steel (Kevin Stott) and Westover (Rob Hornby). The former comfortably won the King Edward VII Stakes (Group 2) on site. The Beckett protégé clinched the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (Group 1) after losing to Emily Upjohn (Frankie Dettori) in the Coronation Cup (Group 1) but leaving Point Lonsdale (Adam Kirby) well behind. Another big name in the field is Luxembourg (Seamie Heffernan), who recently finished runner-up in the Prince of Wales Stakes (Group 1).

Queen For You the winner in the Lyric Stakes?

York, Friday 28th July: The two-day festival in York kicks off today with a seven-race map centered on the Lyric Fillies Stakes (Race 5/8:15pm/68,000lbs/2063m/listed races).

Queen For You (Robert Havlin), coached by John and Thady Gosden, registers the first chances. The three-year-old just barely missed victory here in May at age group level. Fifth place in the Coronation Stakes (Group 1) confirmed the good running of the Kingman daughter, who this time primarily has to deal with Electric Eyes (Daniel Tudhope). The little tested mare recently announced herself as second in the Group 2 Rockfel Stakes. Midnight Mile (Oisin Orr) proved on location in the Musidora Stakes (Group 3) that she is among the extended top of the year. Long Ago (Oisin Murphy) arrives with two wins and needs to be considered as well as Golden Lyra (Paul Mulrennan) who is better as their current forms reflect.

Minstrel Stakes at Leopardstown

Leopardstown, Thursday 27 July: The Minstrel Stakes (3rd race/16.00/111,600 pounds/1408m), cancelled at the Curragh last Sunday, will be made up today in an eight-race meeting at Leopardstown.

The Group 2 test is reminiscent of Romanised, who won the fixture in 2019/2020. Tarawa (Chris Hayes), from the Dermot Weld quarters, is highly rated after her recent List honours. Zarinsk (Colin Keane) and Lord Massusus (Gary Carroll) were not listed starters four days ago. The three-year-old pleases with her fresh win in the Brownstown Stakes (Group 3), while the Murphy charge ran very well in the Celebration Stakes (List race) when fourth to Tarawa. Aidan O`Brien, who provided the winner of the last two years (Order Of Australia), saddles Salt Lake City (Seamie Heffernan) with first chances. His son Joseph is represented by three competitors. Honey Girl (Dylan Browne McMonagle) should own the best chances. Power Under Me (Seamie Heffernan) will find great following from success in the Amethyst Stakes (Group 3).

Obstacle Highlights in the Harz Mountains

Bad Harzburg, Thursday, 27 July: After a three-day break, the meeting in Bad Harzburg continues on Thursday. The friends of steeplechase will get their money`s worth twice.

In the Preis der Regionsbeweger (List race, 11,111 Euros, 3,500 m, hurdle race) there is a lot to be said for Cabot Cliffs (H. Tabet), who is well remembered from his triumph last year and victory here on Saturday. In a hurdle race over 3,400 metres, La Salinero (J. Kratochvil) or Eisenherz (J. Faltejsek) could bring victory to the Czech Republic.

An equalisation II over 1,550 metres is the most important flat race. Here, Asterix (A. Starke) and Auerbach (W. Panov) are likely to be two of the candidates for victory.

11,111 Euros are guaranteed for the four-horse bet of the 6th race (Compensation IV, 1,550 metres). Wild Sheriff (A. Starke) with the top rider should be a suitable setting horse.

Prix du Medoc with many candidates for victory

Enghien, Wednesday, 26 July: The summer meeting at the Hippodrome d`Enghien Soisy continues today with an eight-race programme. The highest class of day will be addressed in the Prix du Medoc (4th race/18.00/68,000 Euro/2875 m).

Seven to ten-year-old European horses in the winning category up to 365,000 euros are addressed, participants with an account balance of 199,000 euros or more have to pay an allowance. Gamin Jaba (Romain Congard), who finished fourth in the Prix de la Manche (Course A), has good prospects. The seven-year-old, trained by Jean-Michel Bazire, is supported by Gigolo Lover (Nicolas Bazire), who recently finished fifth in a `B` test behind Faubourg (Pierre-Yves Verva) and Fee de Ranchval (Eric Raffin). The latter two are also among the closest favourites. Galantis (Tristan Ouvrie) is another horse from the Bazire stable who will be interesting with ribbon advantage. Hurricane River (Franck Ouvrie) and Flying Brickell (Sebastien Ernault) are to be watched from the front.

Power Papers with chances in Dieppe

Dieppe, Tuesday 25 July: Eight interesting races will be decided today in Dieppe.In the Prix du Grand Pont (7th race/17.18 h/27.000 Euro/1800 m), a handicap of the category `Classe 3`, Andreas Suborics will saddle Power Papers (Bauyrzhan Murzabayev), who won in Longchamp.

The four-year-old will meet plenty of opponents like Pentaour (Christophe Soumillon) and Gemmyo (Ronan Thomas), who also ran well in Paris.Rosetta Stone (Stephane Pasquier) won in Deauville in similar company on the sand track.The gelding, like Lou Man (Theo Bachelot) and Kisswood (Frida Valle Skar), who finished behind second-placed Gemmyo on 29 June, is registering his first chances for a top place.Hans Blume`s Stirling (Benjamin Marie) offered a pleasing performance in Compiegne just behind Power Papers and could surprise.

Lips of Freedom and Pyrus in Compiegne

Compiegne, Sunday, 23 July: Two German horses were entered for the Prix Pelleas (4th race/15.33 h/55,000 Euro/2000 m), which counts as a Listed class, in Compiegne today.

Andreas Suborics saddled Lips Freedom (Martin Seidl), who finished seventh in the German Derby. Sascha Smrczek will try it with Pyrus (Bayarsaikhan Ganbat), who won the Hamburg auction race at the same time. They face danger from Bravais (Bauyrzhan Murzabayev) and Alashar (Cristian Demuro), who ended placed at List level in their most recent appearances. Devil In The Sky (Christophe Soumillon) is also among the meant, he performed well in the Prix du Lys (Group 3). Birr Castle (Mickael Barzalona) and Mister Mister (Aurelien Lemaitre), entered by Joseph O`Brien from Ireland, did not go beyond sixth place in their Group 3-level outings, but meet it easier here. Woodchuck (Simon Planque), like Kovanof (Maxime Guyon), is pleasing with fresh wins.

Mistrel Stakes at the Curragh

Curragh, Sunday 23 July: The Minstrel Stakes (3rd race/16.00/111,600 pounds/1408m) takes centre stage on the second day of the Festival at the Curragh. The Group 2 test is reminiscent of Romanised, who won the 2019/2020 fixture. Tarawa (Chris Hayes), from the Dermot Weld quarters, is highly rated after her List honours. Aidan O`Brien, who provided the winner for the last two years (Order Of Australia), saddles Salt Lake City (Seamie Heffernan) with early chances. His son Joseph is represented by four contenders. Jumbly (Ryan Moore) and Honey Girl (Dylan Browne McMonagle) should own the best chances. Power Under Me (Colin Keane) will find great following from success in the Amethyst Stakes (Group 3).

List race in La Teste-de-Buch

La Teste-de-Buch, Sunday, 23 July: The second Listed race of today`s nine-race event at La Teste-de-Buch is aimed at three-year-old fillies. In the Prix la Sorellina (5th race/16.25/55.000 Euro/1600 m), two wins speak for Secretive (Clement Lecoeuvre), but the Justify daughter trained by Yann Barberot is competing over grass for the first time. Elounda Queen (Cristian Demuro) can also count on good chances, after finishing fifth in the Prix de Sandringham (Group 2) with a victory over Blue Bayou (Alexandre Gavilan) here. Turn Carthwheels (Guillaume Guedj-Gay) and Prija (Anthony Crastus) placed at List level last time. Start Me Up (Aurelien Lemaitre) improved in Compiegne with a place of honour.

Successful title defense for India?

Hoppegarten, Sunday, July 23 - The short summer break is over, and on Sunday the Parkbahn in Berlin-Hoppegarten will be back - with a great highlight: top horses will meet in the Fürstenberg race (Group III, 55,000 euros, 2,400 m). First and foremost the Ittlinger India (A. Starke), who is still remembered from her victory last year. Her France form from 2023 is also worthy of all honors. She should be hard to beat.

Quality Road (S. Vogt) is certainly not to be measured against the Derby performance. It will be interesting to see how he does against the older cracks. Kolossal (W. Panov) did very well in the Group Cup in Italy. An enrichment is the Polish Derby winner Westminster Moon (T. Trullier).

Expect eight races between 11:20 a.m. and 3:20 p.m., with races 1 through 5 also shown in France. The Equalizer II over 2,000 meters also knows how to please. Saludos (W. Panov) can always what is required here, but here seems much possible. In this 8th race stands above the quadruple bet 10,000 euros as a payout.

Vintage at Group-III-Level

Enghien, Saturday, 22 July: Two races will be contested today in Enghien at Group 3 level for 90,000 euros each. The Prix de Milan (4th race/15.15/2150 m) is aimed at four-year-olds. Jazzy Perrine (Eric Raffin), who recently finished third in the Prix Raymond Fouard (Group 3), could be the winner, but Juninho Dry (Paul Philippe Ploquin) and Justin Bold (Jean-Francois Senet), who follow not far behind, are also contenders for a top place. Deus Zack (Benjamin Rochard) is the only competitor to show fresh winning form. In the Prix Caen (Group 3), he beat Juliet Papa Bravo (Clement Duvaldestin), Jazzy Perrine, Jaguar Marancourt (Tony Le Beller) and Jaguar Wit (Mathieu Mottier) to the places.

The one year younger age group will contest the Prix Henri Cravoisier (7th race/17.03/1609 m). Judging by the result in the Prix de Rome (Group 3), the three first-timers Jazzman (Alexandre Abrivard), Knockonwood (Franck Nivard) and Kompostel (Gabriele Gelormini) should again play a leading role, but the faulty Kristal Josselyn (Benjamin Rochard), Kocktail Love (David Thomain) and Kiss Atout (Clement Duvaldestin) should also be considered if they run smoothly. Arriving from Italy with three wins in a row, Brothers In Arms (Tony Le Beller) could spoil the hosts` soup.

Irish Oaks Weekend at the Curragh

Curragh, Saturday 22 July: The Irish Oaks Weekend at the Curragh kicks off today with an eight-race programme centred around the mares` classic (5th race/16.45/500,000 euros/2414m).

Aidan O`Brien is head strong. Four mares come from his stable, including the two favourites Savethelastdance (Ryan Moore) and Warm Heart (Seamie Heffernan). The former finished second in the English Oaks (Group 1) and her stablemate currently won the Ribblesdale Stakes (Group 2) ahead of Lumiere Rock (Dylan Browne McMonagle), who again had to settle for second place after the Blue Wind Stakes (Group 3). Bluestocking (Colin Keane) pleased at Ascot behind the latter two, she battled Warm Heart to victory at Newbury. Azazat (Chris Hayes) narrowly missed her most valuable win in the Munster Oaks Stakes (Group 3) with Library (Gavin Ryan) coming in clear behind. Be Happy (W. Lee) and Comhra (Rory Cleary) are not beyond outsiders` chances despite a good start.

Superhandicaps open the meeting in Bad Harzburg

Bad Harzburg, Saturday, July 22 - It is one of the most popular racing weeks in the entire German gallop year. On Saturday, the five great racing days in Bad Harzburg start with nine tests between 2 pm and 6:20 pm.

Of course, the Superhandicaps stand out once again, which are remarkably highly endowed equalizations over 1,850 meters with 17,500 euros each. In the Equalization III, Agent Sim (T. Scardino) is a domestic owner hope. But there are opportunities en masse here in the large field of 16, as is the long overdue Sky Emperor (S. Terachi). 22,222 euros are on offer in the four-way bet.

In the Equalizer IV counterpart, anything is also possible with 14 participants. 11,111 euros are offered here in the four-way bet. Lady Sand (A. v. d. Recke) and No Stopping Her (M. Pecheur) are two of the many options.

Runnymede with chances of winning in Vichy

Vichy, Friday, July 21: The Prix Jacques de Bremond (6th race/16.35/52,000 euros/1600 m), better known under the unwieldy name Prix Mgpf-Technispectacle, is another highlight of the meeting in Vichy today. The Listed race will be decided with German participation thanks to Runnymede (Rene Piechulek) trained by Sarah Steinberg. The rider from Salzburg currently underlined his strong form with a victory in Lyon. The priority is to beat Russipant Fal (Hugo Journiac), who followed up a Listed triumph in Longchamp ahead of Anthorus (Maxime Guyon) and God Blessing (Ioritz Mendizabal) in Chantilly with third place in the Prix Bertrand du Breuil (Group 3), which counts as Group 3. Nano Nagle (Mickael Barzalona) is known to the German public from the Grand Prix of Economy (Group 3). The mare disappointed in last place. Deep Hope (Cristian Demuro) scored exclusively over sand this year.

Figge and Hickst in the Prix Madame Jean Couturie

Vichy, Thursday, July 20: It continues without a break today in Vichy, where the Prix Madame Jean Couturie (5th race/16.08 pm/55,000 euros/2000 m) marks the main event. The Listed race appeals to three-year-old mares. Michael Figge will travel from Munich with the still winless La Donna (Augustin Madamet), who finished second last time. This is no easy task for the Adlerflug daughter, who is up against eleven mares in good form. German hopes also rest on Frozen (Bauyrzhan Murzabayev), who is saddled by Waldemar Hickst. She delivered a good performance in Hamburg at Group 3 level in fourth place. Among the closest favorites are Wild Pansy (Mickael Barzalona) and Haleine (Gerald Mosse), who ran strongly in Saint-Cloud, and Zeeyara (Maxime Guyon), who already won in Chantilly. Maylin (Antonio Orani) convinced as third in the Italian Oaks. Like the current winner The Last Waltz (Theo Bachelot), she belongs on the shortlist.