Longchamp

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Prix de l'Opera Longines (Group 1) (3yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Grande Course) (Turf)

Date 2024-10-06
Distance 1m2f
Class Class 1
Going Soft
Type Flat
Surface Turf
Age Band 3yo+
Prize £248,435

Runners (11)

EW Terms: 3 places, ¼ odds (standard bookmaker terms — may vary)
# Silk Horse Jockey / Trainer Wt Gear Form OR RPR TS Last Crs Dst Val Scr EW Odds
1 (6)
American Sonja
Bay
J:Dylan Browne McMonagle
T:Joseph Patrick O'Brien
J:Dylan Browne McMonagle
T:Joseph Patrick O'Brien
128 p -18225
-
125
99
21d
8
France brings out best in this Irish challenger; went close in Deauville Group 1 in August
2 (3)
Running Lion
Grey
J:Oisin Murphy
T:John & Thady Gosden
J:Oisin Murphy
T:John & Thady Gosden
128 8-2817
-
126
100
86d
0
Flopped in the Falmouth but convincing win at Royal Ascot previously
3 (11)
Elusive Princess
Bay
J:Mickael Barzalona
T:J-P Dubois
J:Mickael Barzalona
T:J-P Dubois
128 -49334
-
125
66
28d
3.6
Running well in Listed/Group 3 races this season but looks vulnerable now back up in grade
4 (4)
Hanalia
Bay
J:Shane Foley
T:J P Murtagh
J:Shane Foley
T:J P Murtagh
123 411621
-
123
109
21d
18.5
Won Group 2 at the Curragh last month and this 3yo could have more left in the tank
5 (7)
Sparkling Plenty
Bay
J:Cristian Demuro
T:P Cottier
J:Cristian Demuro
T:P Cottier
123 ht 561136
-
128
110
21d
10.1
Not seen to best effect over 1m4f latest; excellent form over about 1m2f previously
6 (10)
Almara
Bay
J:Ronan Thomas
T:C & Y Lerner
J:Ronan Thomas
T:C & Y Lerner
123 122231
-
117
88
70d
17.1
Won Group 3 at Deauville last time but others have more substance to their claims
7 (5)
Ylang Ylang
Bay
J:Ryan Moore
T:A P O'Brien
J:Ryan Moore
T:A P O'Brien
123 1-5674
-
123
114
22d
7
Some strong finishes in 1m Group 1s this year and 1m2f could be just what she wants
8 (1)
Start Of Day
Bay
J:Clement Lecoeuvre
T:H-F Devin
J:Clement Lecoeuvre
T:H-F Devin
123 41112
-
121
48
28d
20
Denied a clear run when second in C&D Group 3 latest but further improvement is needed
9 (8)
Friendly Soul
Bay
J:Kieran Shoemark
T:John & Thady Gosden
J:Kieran Shoemark
T:John & Thady Gosden
123 1-1711
-
124
111
49d
7
Made it 4-5 with Group 2 win in August; tougher test here but may continue to progress
10 (2)
Fallen Angel
Grey
J:James Doyle
T:K R Burke
J:James Doyle
T:K R Burke
123 11-812
-
129
111
22d
0
Won the Irish 1,000 Guineas in fine style; this longer trip could suit; key player
11 (9)
Content
Bay
J:Christophe Soumillon
T:A P O'Brien
J:Christophe Soumillon
T:A P O'Brien
123 h -88321
-
130
117
45d
15
Won Group 1 Yorkshire Oaks despite pulling hard and she holds leading claims

No odds data available.

Predictor

Scored on Official Rating (max 30), Recent Form (max 25), and Market Odds (max 20). Max score: 75.

1st Start Of Day
20
OR: 0 Form: 20 Odds: 0
2nd Hanalia
18.5
OR: 0 Form: 18.5 Odds: 0
3rd Almara
17.1
OR: 0 Form: 17.1 Odds: 0
4 Content
15
OR: 0 Form: 15 Odds: 0
5 Sparkling Plenty
10.1
OR: 0 Form: 10.1 Odds: 0
6 American Sonja
8
OR: 0 Form: 8 Odds: 0
7 Ylang Ylang
7
OR: 0 Form: 7 Odds: 0
8 Friendly Soul
7
OR: 0 Form: 7 Odds: 0
9 Elusive Princess
3.6
OR: 0 Form: 3.6 Odds: 0
10 Running Lion
0
OR: 0 Form: 0 Odds: 0
11 Fallen Angel
0
OR: 0 Form: 0 Odds: 0

Ratings

HorseORRPRTS
American Sonja
125
99
Running Lion
126
100
Elusive Princess
125
66
Hanalia
123
109
Sparkling Plenty
128
110
Almara
117
88
Ylang Ylang
123
114
Start Of Day
121
48
Friendly Soul
124
111
Fallen Angel
129
111
Content
130
117

Last Run

HorseLast RunStatus
American Sonja 21d ago Fit
Hanalia 21d ago Fit
Sparkling Plenty 21d ago Fit
Ylang Ylang 22d ago Fit
Fallen Angel 22d ago Fit
Elusive Princess 28d ago Fit
Start Of Day 28d ago Fit
Content 45d ago Fit
Friendly Soul 49d ago Fresh
Almara 70d ago Fresh
Running Lion 86d ago Fresh