10/2 (LNG): Prix De L'Arc De Triomphe (Grp 1)

[PatCummings]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

No it won't. They will turn the fire hoses on the course.

We'll see if it keeps Workforce in.

[Bigsmc]

From Racing Post:

Longchamp clerk forecasting good ground tomorrow. Says track not drying much. Length of the grass on Arc course officially 9.5cm per blade.

From Lee Mottershead, writer for Racing Post:

Jarnet and Pasquier both described ground as "soft". Peslier and Crastus went for "good to soft" with Mendizabal opting for "good"

[CSC]

The race should be run in the sub 2:30 range with no rain in the forecast and watering to be in effect, good ground but with enough moisture to take some sting out of it. Not expecting the 2:25 time of firmish ground when Bago won it.

[brockguy]

French racing is also very renowned for having ridiculous going descriptions. It could be officially soft but it rides very firm. Havent seen any racing today or times so dont know what it was like but will keep an eye on the weather this evening in Paris. Either way, I'm not deserting Hirono!!

[PatCummings]

Personally, I think Sarafina's runs were so impressive, specifically her last two. Her win in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud was awesome, she was ridiculously rank early and held-up, dropped out to trail in short field and then popped out and passed the field, besting Cirrus Des Aigles who went on to win his next two races by like, a combined 17 lengths. He was beaten a nose today by a strong horse in Byword, a very solid horse in his own right.

Cirrus Des Aigles's last three races - three wins, three seconds. The seconds were a COMBINED half-length to Sarafina, Goldikova, and Byword. So that form holds up just fine, and Sarafina edged by him after a ridiculously troubled trip.

If you like Sarafina, you have to like Hiruno D'Amour, especially given the price. I'll play both in the Couple (Exa) and Trio (Tri), and hope a price like the German 3YO can get a piece.

[Seattleallstar]

so you think/sarafina, stone cold 1,2

Goldikova wins for fun tomorrow

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by PatCummings

We'll see if it keeps Workforce in.

http://arc-de-triomphe.racingpost.co...amp/924688/LA/

[brockguy]

They say its officially good but I think it will ride faster than that - thats my opinion anyway.. roll on a super day's racing..

[PatCummings]

I'll redboard this without shame, but multi-Euro bet on Danedream was an awesome thrill...even better, I asked Cesca Cumani if it was the German filly that won, and she happily confirmed. Yeah, it was a good day in Paris.

As for Andy, the turf was RIDICULOUSLY firm.

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by PatCummings

I'll redboard this without shame

You're getting good at that.

[Calzone Lord]

prolific maybe -- good? No way.

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by Calzone Lord

prolific maybe -- good? No way.

Take him under your wing maybe?

[Seattleallstar]

Originally Posted by PatCummings

I'll redboard this without shame, but multi-Euro bet on Danedream was an awesome thrill...even better, I asked Cesca Cumani if it was the German filly that won, and she happily confirmed. Yeah, it was a good day in Paris.

As for Andy, the turf was RIDICULOUSLY firm.

Is she as beautiful in person? Shes like my dream woman, i want to marry her and have alot of kids