3.05 Chantilly - Unbeaten Diamond Necklace set to sparkle
A tremendous renewal of the Group One Prix de Diane at Chantilly sees Diamond Necklace headline a field of 11.
Aidan O'Brien has only landed this prize once, when Joan Of Arc was successful back in 2021. His representative this year Diamond Necklace will be a fancied to double that tally. Unbeaten in three starts as a two-year-old, she made a wonderful reappearance when readily landing the French 1000 Guineas and this extra two furlongs should hold no concerns.
British runners head the opposition with William Haggas saddling another unbeaten runner in the shape of Lilt. She is two from two and must be feared as she steps up markedly in class.
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Felicitas suffered her first defeat in three starts when behind Oaks runner-up Legacy Link at York and is another who warrants respect, with Kieran Shoemark telling Sky Sports Racing he retains faith in his mount earlier this week.
Green Spirit is the pick of the home side, while 1000 Guineas runner-up Evolutionist is a big danger for Karl Burke.
2.30 Doncaster - Enchant and Raneem contest strong novice
A competitive Yorkshire Air Ambulance EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes sees Enchant and Raneem line up with strong claims.
A daughter of Wootton Bassett, Enchant made a winning debut at Pontefract last June and makes her eagerly-anticipated return having missed Southwell last month.
Raneem has a serious pedigree and must be watched in the betting, while four-year-old Shamalza is an intriguing contender for new trainer Ralph Beckett.
5.03 Chantilly - Top milers Sahlan and Remmooz lock horns
A super clash sees Sahlan and Remmooz lock horns in the Group Three Prix Bertrand du Breuil.
Sahlan, the winner of the Group One Prix du Moulin last season, ran with credit when fifth in the Breeders' Cup Mile and should benefit from this dip in grade. A tad disappointing in the Lockinge last time, he could be sharper for that outing and rates the one to beat.
Owen Burrows' Remmooz will ensure he does not have it all his own way, however. He is a classy miler on his day and ran with promise when third to Jonquil at Ascot last month.
Matauri Bay and Elastic complete the quartet.
