Green Spirit and Narissa Set to Collide in the Prestigious Prix de la Grotte

The stage is set for an exciting day of racing at ParisLongchamp, complemented by domestic action from Ffos Las. A thrilling encounter is anticipated in the Prix de la Grotte, where the talented Green Spirit and Narissa are poised to clash. Green Spirit, trained by Christopher Head, made significant strides last season with four consecutive wins, including victories at Group 3 and Group 2 levels. Although defeated by Diamond Necklace in the Prix Marcel Boussac, Green Spirit is expected to set the standard under Maxime Guyon. Narissa, who has consistently chased Green Spirit, including a third-place finish in the Group 1, will need to demonstrate improvement to bridge the gap. With trainer Francis-Henri Graffard having secured the last two renewals, Narissa, along with stablemate Anashkaya, partnered with Christophe Soumillon, will be ones to watch. Evolutionist, having run a superb race in the Group 1 Fillies' Mile, cannot be overlooked. Meanwhile, Nighttime will be under scrutiny as he puts his Classic claims to the test in the Group 3 Prix de Fontainebleau. Trained by Christopher Head, Nighttime concluded his two-year-old campaign with an impressive second place behind Puerto Rico in the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere, making him a favorite and likely to benefit from the step up to a mile. Other notable races include the Prix Sigy, where Soul Love seeks success for Karl Burke, and the Feilden Stakes at Newmarket, where Wareeth will be under observation. Regal Resolve poses a significant threat, having won two of his three starts, including a pair of all-weather races at Chantilly. Elastic, with a recent Listed win at Saint-Cloud, holds a fitness advantage, while Campacite boasts top-level placed form. A competitive Amroth Bay Static Caravan Sales Maiden Hurdle is anticipated, with Doujadou and Into The Blue among the contenders. Doujadou, having shown promise, is expected to improve, while Into The Blue, a newcomer with a notable pedigree, will be closely watched. Knead A Win, trained by Sam Thomas, is top-rated but faces fitness concerns after an absence. The Group 3 Prix Noailles features Spece Waltz as a strong contender for Andre Fabre, with Hardy Warrior representing Joseph O'Brien. The Listed Prix Lord Seymour will see Map Of Stars and Marquisat as popular choices, with James Doyle riding the former. On the domestic front, Manigod appears to be the one to beat in the Tommy Williams Memorial Handicap Hurdle at Ffos Las.