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English Oak, who returns to the scene of his finest hour looking to regain the winning thread in Ascot's John Guest Racing Bengough Stakes, October 4, 2024
The Europe v US rivalry has never been just about putts and points. This year, it’s about whether sport can still unite a divided nation, writes EDDIE PELLS
THERE is plenty of top-class racing action home and abroad this weekend with pride of place going to the Group One Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (3.20) at Longchamp tomorrow.
A good size field of 16 will go to post at the Paris track with a split set-up of eight three-year-olds up against the older brigade. You could make a serious argument for both generations but the younger horses may just have the edge on this occasion.
Pick of the bunch could well be SOSIE in the care of 30 times French Champion Trainer Andre Fabre. This lightly raced son of See The Stars has been a work in progress all season and is beginning to realise the promise of his strong finishing third in the French Derby over a mile and a quarter in the first week of June.
Including races at Ayr, Newbury, Chester and Newmarket
Including races at Doncaster, Leopardstown and Chester
Including races at Haydock Park and Ascot
Including races at Sandown, Chester, Beverley and Chelmsford
