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It’s the day of the Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly, a huge event in France headlined by the big French Classic.

3.30 Chantilly – Ballydoyle pair fancy for French derby

An impressive renewal of features Group 1 Qatar Jockey Club Prize Where all eyes will be Constitution River As he bids to overcome a wide draw at stall 15.

Aidan O’Brien, son of Witton Bassett, jumped in class on his winning return in the D Stakes and with that form franked and glowing reports from his connections, he rates to beat. Wide draws aren’t ideal for Ryan Moore, but he should have plenty of speed to target.

stable Hawk Mountain Enjoyed top-level success as a two-year-old and made a pleasing re-emergence when scoring in a trial here. Still showing signs of greenness, he needs to be more professional to get this award.

Among the higher priced, Hankello A stall has an excellent draw and can be suited by this extra distance, when undefeated Dolmalan It looked exciting for Mikel Delzangles, but now he will face his toughest test yet.

DarijanA half-brother to Arc Victor Dariz, will be expected to run a big race as he moves up significantly in grade under Mikel Barzalona.

1.40 Chantilly – Qualifier and Goliath Lock Horn

This is an excellent version of Group 2 Chantilly Grand Prix Goliath and Qualificar see a field of six titles.

Andre Fabre has won the award a record twelve times and to qualify Looks prime to go around. A winner of the Prix Neill last season, he was a bit of a disappointment within the arc but should suit his narrow third in the Prix d’Harcourt last month. This 12-furlong distance will be more to his liking and he is polled under William Buick.

goliath A big danger for the red-hot Francis-Henri Graffard team. A dual Group 1 winner – including the 2024 King George – he was runner-up at Doha in February and will surely fear if fully injured after a 106-day break. Christophe Soumillon, who partnered him in his famous Ascot win, is again on the plate.

British invaders Aidan Scored at this grade last season and, after finishing second to Santorini Stars in his last outing, he claims the honors ahead of the Oisin Murphy and Andrew Balding combination.

4.15 Chantilly – Mudassima title Prix de Sandringham

Teamed up with Andrew Balding and Oisin Murphy Mudassimah In this group 2 Sandringham Prize At 4.15 pm.

The daughter of Frankel was beaten at two in her final start in a Group 3 race at Newmarket but has yet to show her best this spring. Only sixth when favorite for Nell Gwynn in April, he failed to land a shock in the 1000 Guineas and can appreciate this drop in class.

Francis-Henry Graffard-trained fever Burst onto the scene with an easy win in a novice event at this course and distance and deserves a crack at this good race.

Joseph O’Briens Green Sense Despite the disappointing Goffs Million at the Curragh on the final day, the remainder are sorted.

The rest is the best

A lot is going on in the Far East with legendary jockey Jack Purton just one success away from the 2000 Hong Kong winners. He has some good opportunities on the cards and should complete his assignment today.

Renewal of 2026 Tokyo Yunshun (Japanese Derby) shows a cracker at 7.40am, with lovesen The Japanese may well be fancy after finishing third in the 2000 Guineas recently.

Also in Chantilly, Amy Murphy saddles up TokaidoThose who go in search of enlisted honors at 12.30pm La Fleche Award. This gelded son of Ubettabelieveit was exemplary over course and distance last time and will take all the beating under Tony Picone.

There are also two Group 3 races owned by the Aga Khan Stud to enjoy and Bahrain Looking to back up early commitments at 1.05pm earlier arranged Tried to go back at 2.53pm.