Neil Morrice shares all of his best bets and tips for Saturday’s racing from the Longchamp Qatar Prix Chaudenay on 3 October 2026.
Race 1 QATAR PRIX CHAUDENAY (Group 2)
No6 PIERRE BONNARD (Nap)
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien – Jockey: Ryan Moore
Although underwhelming in two Classics, PIERRE BONNARD troubled the judge in the Irish Derby and finished second behind Maltese Cross in York’s Great Voltigeur Stakes, whch if repeated would see him safe home in the opener to Arc weekend.
Race 6 QATAR PRIX DE ROYALLIEU ( Group 1)
No5 CONSENT (Each Way)
Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott – Jockey: Luke Morris
In CONSENT Prescott fields a lively prospect for the Group 1 highlight. The Lope De Vega filly has improved from race to race in a select campaign, latterly finishing second in the Group 2 Park Hill at Doncaster. She’s bred to enjoy the softer conditions but goes well on this terrain, and can add to her trainer’s good record when racing his horses in the Bois De Boulogne.
Race 7 QATAR PRIX DU CADRAN (Group 1)
No1 SCANDINAVIA
Trainer: Aidan O’Brien – Jockey: Ryan Moore
As the undisputed staying champion SANDINAVIA can make this a remarkable ninth success on the bounce. His Gold Cup, Goodwood Cup and Irish St Leger triumphs set him a class apart from anything else in the Cup division, and he should not be pressed to make this a winning first visit to France.
