English trainer George Scott secured a double victory at Longchamp on Saturday, highlighted by Caballo de Mar defending his Group One Prix du Cadran title and Wimbledon Hawkeye capturing the Group Two Prix Dollar, france24.com reported. The wins serve as a morale booster ahead of Bay City Roller’s run in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.
Caballo de Mar Defends Prix du Cadran Crown After Steward’s Enquiry
Caballo de Mar secured his second successive victory in the Group One Prix du Cadran on Saturday, though the result required a nervous wait following a steward’s enquiry, according to france24.com. The horse defeated this season’s champion stayer, Aidan O’Brien’s Scandinavia.
“It was a great training performance,” said winning jockey Oisin Murphy, as reported by france24.com. “He was a bit lost in mid-season but George got him going again and this is the result today.”
Caballo de Mar has won all three of his races at Longchamp. The victory marked Scott’s fifth win from six visits to France this year. Scott noted that he believed today was the best opportunity to beat Scandinavia, while his first ever Group One win came when Caballo de Mar won the Cadran last year.
Wimbledon Hawkeye Claims Prix Dollar Under Christophe Soumillon
Earlier in the card, Wimbledon Hawkeye triumphed in the Group Two Prix Dollar under Belgian jockey Christophe Soumillon, france24.com reported. Scott praised the jockey’s handling of the horse after the race.
“I have always had a bit of a man crush on Christophe,” Scott said with a smile, according to france24.com. “He is so charismatic, just like Frankie Dettori and Oisin Murphy. Like them too the only time he looks less than pleased is when you try to tell him how to ride.”
Fairy Glen Triumphs in Prix de Royallieu as Ed Crisford Prepares for Dubai
English runner Fairy Glen won the Group One Prix de Royallieu on Saturday, pipping French race favourite Sunly, france24.com reported. The victory means France’s search for a first win in the race since it became a Group One in 2019 continues.
The win denied Daryz’s trainer, Francis Graffard, the prize, providing jockey Mickael Barzalona a warm-up before riding the defending Arc champion. Fairy Glen is set to retire at the end of the season, while co-trainer Ed Crisford prepares to train in Dubai, france24.com reported. Crisford, who shares a licence with his father Simon, described the filly as “game” and said she “gets the job done” without winning in a “flashy style.”
Amy Murphy Secures First Group Two Victory in Prix Chaudenay
Trainer Amy Murphy captured her first Group Two victory when Jabracadabra won the Prix Chaudenay to open the weekend’s programme, according to france24.com. The win marked a first success at this level for Belgian jockey Ebbe Verhestraeten, who turned professional the previous week, and for former NBA superstar Tony Parker’s breeding operation. Murphy, who is based in France, was joined for the occasion by her parents from England.
Oisin Murphy Assesses Bay City Roller’s Chances in the Arc
The George Scott-trained four-year-old won the Betfred Coronation Cup at Epsom on testing ground before finishing runner-up to Daryz in the Prix Foy on a faster surface.
Regarding race strategy, Murphy noted there is no specific blueprint for where to win, citing that Sea The Stars and Dylan Thomas were down the rail, while Golden Horn sat one off the trip. He recalled that Treve was three deep on the false straight, and even four deep in one year with Thierry Jarnet.
Questions Regarding the Longchamp Weekend
Which horse did Caballo de Mar defeat in the Prix du Cadran?
Caballo de Mar defeated Aidan O’Brien’s Scandinavia, this season’s champion stayer, in the Group One race on Saturday, according to france24.com.
Who rode Wimbledon Hawkeye to victory in the Prix Dollar?
Superstar Belgian jockey Christophe Soumillon rode Wimbledon Hawkeye to victory in the Group Two Prix Dollar, france24.com reported.
What was the outcome of the Prix Daniel Wildenstein at Longchamp?
Fallen Angel suffered a fatal injury, france24.com reported.
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