2025 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe hosted at Longchamp

• Rayif 15/8

• Puerto Rico 7/2

• Nighttime available at 4/1

• Time to Turn listed at 6/1

• A Bit of Spirit 12/1

• Campacite 14/1

• Vardif 18/1

• Cielo Di Roma priced 66/1

• Imperial Me Cen 100/1

Analysis of the 1.15pm Race

The Group One for two-year-old colts showcases leading France-based two-year-olds facing a notable runner from Ballydoyle. Perfect Graffard’s Rayif along with Nighttime (Christopher Head) take on O’Brien’s Puerto Rico for O’Brien. Rayif took the Prix Francois Boutin during his previous outing, while Nighttime, with a strong record, also is a Group Three victor, after won the Prix La Rochette on this course and distance during September. Puerto Rico proved busier than his rivals , recorded his first win only in his most recent appearance, winning the Doncaster’s Group Two. He was an outsider for an O’Brien-trained runner , but a favourites did not deliver, he remains a strong contender according to bookies. The Solario Stakes victor, which won the Solario Stakes in a four-way result, deserves earns a spot in the field, along with from Charlie Appleby Time To Turn, successful at Listed level at Royal Ascot during July.

CHOICE: RAYIF

Result for the Prix Marcel Boussac

1 O’Brien’s Diamond Necklace 11/10 fav

2 Green Spirit (unbeaten) 9/4

3 Narissa (10/1) 10/1

Prix Marcel Boussac (12.40pm)

They’re underway … Venosa seizes first position from the start … followed by Green Spirit tracking … Diamond Necklace (well placed) holds a good position on the turn for home … Green Spirit (making a move) makes a challenge … while Diamond Necklace rushing up and wins near the line to win for Aidan O’Brien and ridden by Christophe Soumillon.

DIAMOND NECKLACE WINS THE GROUP ONE QATAR PRIX MARCEL BOUSSAC! 🏆🇫🇷

Preview for the Prix Marcel Boussac

Following a period between 2018 and 2022 during which the Boussac winner did not record another victory, this top contest for two-year-old fillies has since regained some momentum recently featuring the 2022 winner and Opera Singer the pair achieving top-level successes at three , while Zarigana (2024), who was edged out by a longshot stablemate a year after being an odds-on favourite, won a French Classic in May. Green Spirit (unbeaten), perfect in four starts which included the D’Aumale on this course in her latest race, fronts the home challenge this afternoon and ranks first in the Timeform ratings. But Aidan O’Brien’s Diamond Necklace (unbeaten) remains perfect – from two races – , so is expected to provide plenty to think about. The filly claimed a black-type race at the Curragh this autumn and a victory for the daughter of St Mark’s Basilica would also be an important achievement for her sire. Between them, the top two in the market take out approximately 70% of the pool, though there are additional runners that deserve attention. Ozone is also with two wins, even if at smaller venues, most recently taking a Listed event at Lyon. Also, Karl Burke’s Aylin claimed a Group Two at Doncaster last time and her stable could hardly be more in form.

SELECTION: DIAMOND NECKLACE

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