Sun 06 Oct 2024 Racecards

VERDICT: Henri Matisse (7) tasted defeat for the first time when 2nd in the National Stakes last month and although Aidan O'Brien has won this race just once in the last 15 years, he is well-armed to change that statistic. It is not going to be plain sailing though given how well Field Of Gold (3) has been progressing, and the Gosden's colt should take well to Longchamp conditions. Gr.2 winner at Royal Ascot, Rashabar (8) left a very good impression in the Prix Morny on his return from a spell and, with the Breeders' Cup on Brian Meehan's mind, he must be considered a leading contender. Misunderstood (2) has yet to put a foot wrong, was eye-catching here last month and, if his curve is on the same trajectory, Alexis Pouchin can expect a big run.