15:50 ParisLongchamp

Sunday 4 October 2020

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Prix de L'Opera Longines - Group 1- Fillies' And Mares

Off time: 15:50 | Winning time: -

(6)

Grand Glory²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: L Dettori| T: G Bietolini| OR: 106| CD

50/1

Smart form but last of 9 behind Tarnawa in Prix Vermeille here last time and likely up against it again despite the presence of Dettori in the saddle.

Form: 3-1239

(14)

Tarnawa²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: C Soumillon| T: D K Weld| OR: 118| C| D

11/4

Has returned an improved model this year, landing Cork Group 3 in August before running out a 3-length winner of Vermeille here last time. Should give another good account.

Form: 0119-11

(2)

All Rumours¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Tom Marquand| T: X Thomas-Demeaulte| OR: 104| D

66/1

Improved again when taking a Fontainebleau listed event last month but will require another jolt of improvement now stepping up to Group 1 company.

Form: 31-141

(3)

Durance^b,p1²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: O Peslier| T: P Schiergen| OR: 109| D

33/1

German-trained filly who took a Milan Group 2 in June. Not beaten far into fifth in Grosser Preis von Baden last time but suspicion she'll come up a little short again.

Form: -22145

(7)

Ambition⁴²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: M Barzalona| T: X Thomas-Demeaulte| OR: 110| D

8/1

Winning reappearance in Lyon Group 2 in June and even better form when narrowly denied by Audarya in Prix Jean Romanet at Deauville 6 weeks ago.

Form: 131-12

(11)

Spirit Of Nelson⁴²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: M Guyon| T: J Reynier| OR: 104| D

80/1

Smart filly who landed a Vichy Group 3 in July but she was only sixth in Deauville Group 2 last time and looks up against it here.

Form: 6-2316

(1)

Audarya⁴²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: I Mendizabal| T: J R Fanshawe| OR: 111| D

18/1

Big improvement when springing a surprise in Group 1 Prix Jean Romanet at Deauville (good to soft) 6 weeks ago, edging out Ambition by a neck. Thriving and wouldn't be a shock if she pulls out more.

Form: 12-8611

(9)

Tawkeel⁴³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: C Demuro| T: J C Rouget| OR: 114| D

4/1

Saint-Alary winner who made it 5-5 when seeing off Tickle Me Green by ½ length at Deauville 43 days ago. Potential for better and unlikely to give up unbeaten record without a fight.

Form: 11111

(10)

Tickle Me Green¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: P C Boudot| T: F Graffard| OR: 109| D

11/1

Vichy listed winner in July. Chased home Tawkeel at Deauville before 2¼ lengths fifth of 7 to Fonthill Abbey in Prix Bertrand de Tarragon at Chantilly (9f, good, 11/10) 16 days ago, not clear run.

Form: -39125

(8)

Zariyannka

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Rad Koplik| T: Zdenek Koplik| OR: 81

250/1

Useful filly from the Czech Republic but surely firmly up against it here.

Form: 42195

(4)

Alpine Star⁴⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: S Foley| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 118

6/4

Coronation winner on Royal Ascot return. Not at best when edged out by Flying Blue in Diane but back on the up when ¾-length second to Palace Pier in Jacques le Marois at Deauville. Should go well.

Form: 311-122

(5)

Inter Royal Lady

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: S Mazur| T: A wyrzyk| OR: 95

150/1

Has been prolific in Poland but major shock if she can add to her tally here.

Form: -11121

Non-Runners

(12)

Fancy Blue²²

Weight: 8-11| Age: 3

T: Donnacha O'Brien J: R L Moore

(13)

Laburnum²¹

Weight: 8-11| Age: 3

T: A P O'Brien J: Jim Crowley

Forecasts

Alpine Star (6/4), Fancy Blue (2/1), Tarnawa (11/4), Tawkeel (4/1), Ambition (8/1), Tickle Me Green (11/1), Audarya (18/1), Laburnum (22/1), Durance (33/1), Grand Glory (50/1), All Rumours (66/1), Spirit Of Nelson (80/1), Inter Royal Lady (150/1), Zariyannka (250/1)

FANCY BLUE found 1m too sharp last time but is 2-2 in Group 1 company around 1¼m and can confirm her narrow Diane superiority over Alpine Star. Tawkeel is 5-5 and could also have a big say, while Tarnawa was a convincing winner of the Vermeille last time and is another who can't be discounted in what looks a strong renewal.