Longchamp Race 2 - Qatar Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (G1)
AVEC TOI (6) Was fighting out the finish when winning last run around here and competing in an easier class. Unbeaten this preparation with 4 wins from 4 starts. Appears well in this. AMUSINGLY (10) Amongst the placegetters when 2nd last start at this venue and up against weaker rivals. Fh Graffard (S) stable are having a great run of late. One of the major players. FOLSOM BLUES (1) Bolted in when winning last start at Curragh and matched against lesser competition. Jockey Mickael Barzalona and trainer Joseph Patrick Obrien work well together. Showing consistent performance in races. Has claims. MAN'S BEST FRIEND (9) Finished 4th last run at Deauville but up against a less competitive field. Strong form this campaign winning 2 from 4 attempts. Don't dismiss.

Jockey: Mickael Barzalona
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was strong to the line when winning last start at Curragh and competing in a lower grade. Honest performer putting a tidy record together. Could be in the mix.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 13/09/2026 | 35 | G1 2 | $700,940.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Y | Joseph Sheridan | 59.5kg | 1:27.80 | - | 8 |
| 6.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 09/08/2026 | 17 | G1 2 | $689,300.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good Firm | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 59.5kg | 1:09.67 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/6 | 23/07/2026 | 41 | G3 2 | $125,490.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 59.5kg | 1:25.81 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 12/06/2026 | 20 | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Soft | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 60.5kg | 1:31.92 | - | 9 |
| 7.5L | $1.44 |
| 3/8 | 23/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $44,140.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 59.5kg | 1:13.81 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Maxime Guyon
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $6.00 and got going late when 4th last run at Woodbine and taking on easier opposition. Should race on the speed. Can't entertain a bet.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 12/09/2026 | 21 | G1 OPEN 2 | $694,444.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 1609m | FM | Patrick Joseph McDonald | 55.5kg | 1:35.66 | 8-6-4 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $7.85 |
| 2/5 | 22/08/2026 | 43 | LR OPEN 2 | $213,110.00 | Deauville | 1600m | SH | Maxime Guyon | 57kg | 1:48.16 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.50 |
| 1/9 | 10/07/2026 | 21 | MDN CG 2 | $45,360.00 | Compiegne | 1400m | Good | Maxime Guyon | 58.5kg | 1:24.35 | - | 9 |
| 5.0L | $9.40 |
| 9/10 | 19/06/2026 | - | CL3 2 | $44,480.00 | Chantilly | 1200m | Good Soft | Maxime Guyon | 56kg | 1:09.89 | - | 3 |
| 8.1L | $4.10 |

Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Did well when 2nd last run at this track and going down in grade. Has early speed and positions nicely. Have to respect the recent A&L Fabre (S) form. Big improvement required to threaten these.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 06/09/2026 | 33 | G3 OPEN 2 | $120,000.00 | Longchamp | 1400m | Good Soft | Colin Keane | 57.5kg | 1:19.39 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/08/2026 | 23 | CL2 2 | $50,980.00 | Deauville | 1500m | Good | Pierre-Charles Boudot | 57.5kg | 1:34.81 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/6 | 12/07/2026 | - | UNR CG 2 | $75,660.00 | Deauville | 1200m | Good | Pierre-Charles Boudot | 58.5kg | 1:10.43 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $3.20 |

Jockey: William Buick
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
In the money when 3rd last run at Curragh and stepping down to a lower level. Should muster plenty of early speed. Showing good ability since returning from a break. Hard to have.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 13/09/2026 | 22 | G1 2 | $700,940.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Y | R P Whelan | 59.5kg | 1:27.80 | - | 1 |
| 7.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/08/2026 | 30 | G2 2 | $232,610.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | R P Whelan | 59.5kg | 1:24.44 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/6 | 23/07/2026 | 19 | G3 2 | $125,490.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | W M Lordan | 59.5kg | 1:25.81 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/7 | 04/07/2026 | 29 | LR 2 | $86,160.00 | Naas | 1609m | Good | Jack Cleary | 60kg | 1:41.62 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.67 |
| 1/9 | 05/06/2026 | 21 | 2 | $37,910.00 | Fairyhouse | 1408m | Good | Jack Cleary | 57kg | 1:27.76 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.53 |
| 3/7 | 15/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 1:29.08 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: David Egan
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Controlled the speed to win last start at Newbury and can save some energy from the draw. Should jump out and bowl along. Carrying less weight this time. Not likely to pull off the victory.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 26/08/2026 | 131 | MDN 2 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1307m | Good Firm | David Egan | 60.5kg | 1:17.63 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.75 |
| 5/9 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1005m | Good | Joe Leavy | 60.5kg | 1:02.53 | - | 8 |
| 3.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Pierre-Charles Boudot
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Secured the win by a slim margin last run at this track and lining up against easier rivals. Flying this preparation with 4 wins from 4 starts. Win will not surprise.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 06/09/2026 | 21 | G3 OPEN 2 | $120,000.00 | Longchamp | 1400m | Good Soft | Pierre-Charles Boudot | 59kg | 1:19.39 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.20 |
| 1/5 | 16/08/2026 | 43 | G3 OPEN 2 | $120,000.00 | Deauville | 1400m | Good Soft | Pierre-Charles Boudot | 57.5kg | 1:24.68 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/5 | 04/07/2026 | 32 | LR OPEN 2 | $90,890.00 | Deauville | 1400m | Good Soft | Pierre-Charles Boudot | 57kg | 1:22.78 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.90 |
| 1/11 | 02/06/2026 | - | UNR CG 2 | $44,480.00 | Saint Cloud | 1400m | Soft | Maxime Guyon | 58kg | 1:30.41 | - | 11 |
| 4.0L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Kieran Shoemark
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Picked up late to win last time at Sandown and has been racing in stronger company. Expected to be flashing home. Drawn nicely. Potential to run into a place.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 29/08/2026 | 10 | G3 OPEN 2 | $136,120.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Good Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 58.5kg | 1:32.35 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
| 4/10 | 19/08/2026 | 26 | G3 OPEN 2 | $317,610.00 | York | 1408m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 58.5kg | 1:25.96 | 10-5-4 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 24/07/2026 | 13 | LR OPEN 2 | $117,970.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 59.5kg | 1:27.39 | 7-10-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/07/2026 | 24 | G2 OPEN 2 | $226,870.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Billy Loughnane | 58.5kg | 1:24.29 | 1-1-5 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $19.00 |
| 20/25 | 17/06/2026 | 17 | LR OPEN 2 | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 1:13.34 | 11-14-20 | 17 |
| 12.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 31/05/2026 | 22 | NOV 2 | $34,490.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 60.5kg | 1:26.32 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Tom Marquand
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and landed the spoils when winning first up last preparation at Curragh. Up against a less challenging field. Slight prospect.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 23/07/2026 | 50 | G3 2 | $125,490.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Good | Ryan Moore | 59.5kg | 1:25.81 | - | 3 |
| 4.8L | $2.63 |
| 1/6 | 03/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GY | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 1:26.30 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Ryan Moore
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $5.50 and ran 4th last run at Deauville but will appreciate the drop in grade. Very tidy this preparation winning 2 from 4 starts. Can't leave out of your calculations.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 23/08/2026 | 24 | G1 OPEN CF 2 | $573,770.00 | Deauville | 1200m | Soft | Ryan Moore | 57kg | 1:08.79 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $4.60 |
| 1/10 | 30/07/2026 | 8 | G2 OPEN C 2 | $362,990.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 58kg | 1:10.81 | 7-8-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/18 | 22/07/2026 | 26 | MDN 2 | $39,440.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 1:09.84 | - | 10 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
| 4/12 | 26/06/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Jack Cleary | 58kg | 1:13.39 | - | 11 |
| 4.3L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Did well when 2nd last start at the track and matched against a less competitive field. Fh Graffard (S) stable are in good form of late. Good chance of taking this out.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 06/09/2026 | 78 | G2 OPEN F 2 | $195,080.00 | Longchamp | 1600m | Good Soft | Colin Keane | 57.5kg | 1:36.57 | - | 4 |
| 0.4L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 20/06/2026 | - | UNR F 2 | $44,480.00 | Compiegne | 1400m | Good Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 58.5kg | 1:26.32 | - | 10 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |