What a day for Frankel 2023 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe 1st Frankel grandson 2nd Frankel son 3rd Frankel Son
and Danedream ( Sinndar very close). I think only those and Peinte Celebre have ever gone faster but, of course the ground is usually soft. Nevertheless an exceptional colt; won well
The French description of “souple” not being quite what we consider as soft over here (again)... Eventually people will learn.
Being one of the 'people', I certainly did learn. Just knew the ground would be 'good', but never expected such fast ground. Digressing, was surprised to learn that it was top jockey Maxime Guyon's first ride in the Arc. Surprised, because he has won loads of Group-1 races in many countries in recent years, including France, UK, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Dubai, Hong Kong (very popular with racing fans during his short stint there). Certainly rode an absolute blinder in the Arc yesterday. Ace Impact is from another planet, what a turn-of-foot he has. Do hope he remains unbeaten, don't see why not?
