We have been wondering who might be able to represent the Classic generation in this year’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe as potential candidates have come and gone in the blink of an eye. Will Intello stay? How good is Treve?
For some strange reason, the French did not have the Bastille Day meeting at Longchamp on 14th July, so the Grand Prix de Paris was a day early. The favourite was trained by Andre Fabre and won very cosily over the Arc course and distance. Battle Of Marengo, in first time blinkers, was held up towards the rear and never featured. In 2006, Rail Link won the Prix du Lys and the Grand Prix de Paris and then collected a few Euros at Longchamp on the first Sunday in October. Flintshire has now won the same two races and is currently 7/1 (Wm Hill; 12/1 Bet Victor) for the big event. Definitely one for the shortlist.