Pride Poised to Repeat Victory in Champion Stakes

Strategic Insights -

CHRISTOPHE LEMAIRE has expressed confidence in the chances of his mount, Pride, in the upcoming Champion Stakes, citing her recent victories over French rival Hurricane Run. Pride, a 7-2 favorite for the showpiece, has a strong track record in top-flight events, including a victory over Hurricane Run in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud and a second-place finish to Rail Link in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pride has a strong record in top-flight events, including a victory over Hurricane Run in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud and a second-place finish to Rail Link in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.
  • CHRISTOPHE LEMAIRE is confident in Pride's chances, stating that she has the qualities to beat Hurricane Run again.
  • The Champion Stakes has a high-quality field, with eight of the 15 five-day acceptors having won at least one Group 1 race this year.
  • Pride's top-flight triumphs include victories over Hurricane Run, Shirocco, and Deep Impact in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.
  • Christophe Soumillon will ride Hurricane Run if used, although uncertainty surrounds his participation and the availability of Ouija Board, who could run for the final time in Britain on Saturday.
  • Multidimensional, a Deauville Group 2 winner, is out of the Champion Stakes due to a cough and unsatisfactory scope.

Statistics:

  • Pride has won three top-flight events this year, including the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud and the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.
  • Hurricane Run has finished second to Pride in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud and fourth in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.
  • Eight of the 15 five-day acceptors in the Champion Stakes have won at least one Group 1 race this year.
  • Pride has a 7-2 favorite rating for the Champion Stakes.
  • The ground at Newmarket is currently described as good to soft, with heavy rain expected on Wednesday and mild, dry weather forecast from Thursday onwards.

Sources:

  • "Pride Poised to Repeat Victory in Champion Stakes."
  • "Lemaire: 'I'd be very confident of beating Hurricane Run again'." CAPTION(S): Christophe Lemaire "It looks a very good race for her."