Selections for Sunday 6th of October 2024
1.30 Longchamp
2 points Win Henri Matisse (11/4 William Hill or 5/2 Generally)
Henri Matisse is still maturing mentally but he is a talented colt. The son of Wootton Bassett had won on debut over 6 furlongs at the Curragh, always a good sign for an Aiden O’Brien trained horse. He followed that with two wins at Group 2 level, the first at 6 furlongs and the latter over 7 furlongs. He was second in a Group 1 on his latest start, running around under pressure. The application of first time blinkers should help him today and he has the best form in the race. 11/4 looks a fair price.
3.20 Longchamp
1 point each way Sosie (9/2 Skybet, 5 places or else 9/2 Generally, 4 places)
Sosie looks a solid favourite for the Prix De L’Arc De Triomphe. His trainer Andre Fabre has a great record in this race having won it on eight previous occasions. His sire Sea The Stars won this race back in 2009 and from stall 5 Sosie has every chance of emulating his father. He won the Grand Prix de aris and the Prix Niel on his last two runs both over course and distance on soft ground bringing his record at Longchamp to three wins from three runs.
4.40 Longchamp
1 point each way Big Rock (12/1 Generally, 4 places)
Big Rock could be worth an each way punt at 12/1 on his preferred soft ground. He was hugely impressive when destroying the field in the Group 1 QE11 at Ascot last October on soft ground over 1 mile. He was slow away on his latest run in Canada coming from behind to eventually finish third on firm ground over 1 mile. If he can get the lead here on this softer surface he may be able to get them all in trouble dictating from the front.
**Date & Time of next Selections Thursday 10th of October at 9pm..