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 on the cards as the talented duo, Green Spirit and Narissa, face off in a highly anticipated renewal of the Prix de la Grotte at ParisLongchamp. 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 she was outperformed by Diamond Necklace in the Prix Marcel Boussac on Arc Day, she sets a high standard on her return, ridden by Maxime Guyon. Narissa, who trailed Green Spirit on three occasions last year, including a third-place finish in the aforementioned Group 1, will need to have made notable progress over the winter to close the gap. Currently, both are 8/1 contenders for the French 1000 Guineas. Trainer Francis-Henri Graffard, who has claimed the last two renewals of this race, also fields Anashkaya, partnered with Christophe Soumillon. Evolutionist, trained by Karl Burke, cannot be underestimated following a superb performance in the Group 1 Fillies' Mile. All attention will be focused on Nighttime as he puts his Classic aspirations to the test in the Group 3 Prix de Fontainebleau at 2.50pm. The Christopher Head-trained colt achieved three wins from five starts as a two-year-old and concluded the season with an impressive second place behind Puerto Rico in the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere. This form makes him a likely favorite, and the step up to a mile is expected to suit him. Newmarket: Azleet enters 1000 Guineas contention after 50-1 Nell Gwyn Stakes win. Hollie Doyle blog: Hoping to learn more about Derby hope Wareeth in Feilden Stakes at Newmarket. Evan Williams: Trainer jailed for three years for causing grievous bodily harm with intent over hockey stick attack on 72-year-old. Hollie Doyle: Flat horses to follow in 2026 including Derby hopefuls and international stars. Grand National: Kevin Blake reflects on I Am Maximus' victory and how the race has changed over the years. Today on Sky Sports Racing: Soul Love seeks Prix Sigy success at Chantilly for Karl Burke. Never miss a story with all the latest racing news, interviews, and features on your phone. Find out more. Regal Resolve poses the main threat for the dominant Francis-Henri Graffard yard. Supplemented for this race, he boasts a two-from-three record after winning a pair of lesser races on the all-weather at Chantilly, meriting a shot at this higher grade. Elastic claimed a Listed contest at Saint-Cloud last month, giving him a fitness edge over his rivals, while Campacite has top-level placed form for Jean-Claude Rouget. A competitive Amroth Bay Static Caravan Sales Maiden Hurdle features Doujadou and Into The Blue among a field of 11. Rebecca Curtis, who won this prize with the useful Newton Tornado last season, sees Doujadou warrant respect. A point winner, he has placed in both starts over hurdles and is expected to improve with racing. See the latest horse racing news, interviews, and features from Sky Sports Racing. Into The Blue is an intriguing newcomer for the Nicky Henderson and Nico de Boinville combination, boasting a pedigree related to Rajhani Express, and must be monitored in the market. The Sam Thomas-trained Knead A Win is top-rated on a mark of 122 and has solid claims if fit enough after an absence. ParisLongchamp's 3.25pm Group 3 Prix Noailles has seen some stellar winners over the years, including the incredible Calandagan in 2024. This year, Spece Waltz is well-fancied for Andre Fabre, whilst Joseph O'Brien's raider Hardy Warrior is of interest from a home nations perspective. Map Of Stars and Marquisat are sure to be popular with bettors for the Listed Prix Lord Seymour at 4pm, with James Doyle taking the ride on the former for Wathnan Racing. On home soil, the progressive Manigod could be the one to beat in an open-looking Tommy Williams Memorial Handicap Hurdle (3.50pm) at Ffos Las.