Kate Tracey, Callum Helliwell and Sam Boswell gathered on the Weekend Winners programme to dissect the most promising betting opportunities as the racing calendar filled with high‑profile events both at home and overseas. As the discussion wound down, the trio turned their attention to the forthcoming Prix Ganay, a Group 1 contest that will be broadcast live from Longchamp in Paris at 3:25 p.m. on Sunday. The race, a ten‑furlong test for elite middle‑distance horses, will feature six contenders vying for the prestigious title.
Among them is Daryz, the previous season’s winner of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe who finished third in the Arc but then turned the tables by claiming the Group 1 prize at Longchamp. Daryz returns under the tutelage of Francis‑Henri Graffard, accompanied by challengers such as Cualificar, Arrow Eagle and the filly Aventure. One of the panelists admitted a personal bias: "I’m backing the favorite Daryz in the Prix Ganay even though he beat my pick in his last outing of the previous season. Aventure is also in the field, but she suffered a disastrous run in the Arc last year.
Drawn wide and unsettled, she never found a rhythm and sank through the field like a heavy stone in water." The commentator continued, "She was far from disgraceful behind Calandagan last season – Calandagan is a rock‑solid performer and the stable companion to the favourite. If Aventure is fit and eager this time, she could shed the weight of that previous disappointment and rebound to her true form." The show reminded listeners that they can stay up‑to‑date with the latest racing news, interviews and feature stories on their mobile devices, encouraging fans to never miss a beat. Another voice on the panel declared, "I will stick with the Arc winner Daryz for the Prix Ganay on Sunday – the race will be shown live on Sky Sports Racing. I’m abandoning my French fancy Aventure after her let‑down last time." The broadcast schedule for the day also included a preview of the French Derby, with entries Dolmalan and Montreal set to clash at Chantilly, and a note that the 2000 Guineas saw Gstaad re‑added to the Newmarket lineup after an administrative error by Aidan O'Brien.
Further highlights featured the Seven Questions and Dyonisos contesting the Silver Trophy at Ripon, as well as two Sandown meetings: Raaheeb delivering a stylish Classic Trial performance to uphold his family’s Derby ambitions, and Opera Ballo thwarting Field Of Gold in a mile‑distance showdown. In the jumps arena, trainer Dan Skelton expressed pride in his championship‑winning team, underscoring the breadth of racing stories covered by Sky Sports Racing. Returning to the Prix Ganay, a panelist praised Daryz’s previous campaign: "Daryz had a brilliant season last year, despite a disappointing run in the Juddmonte International.
He rescued his stallion prospects with a victory in the Arc, and I expect him to dominate this field on his seasonal debut. Mickael Barzalona rides him superbly, and even if fitness isn’t at its peak, Daryz should still be a class above the rest." Another contributor reflected on last year’s Arc, noting, "It was fascinating to look back at the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe after correctly tipping Daryz as the winner. He reappears today, and the atmosphere in the Graffard stable has been somewhat negative according to recent Sky Sports Racing interviews." He added, "Daryz’s main target for the season will be the Prince of Wales’s Stakes at Royal Ascot, so the Prix Ganay could be a stepping stone.
That said, I think he is beatable today, though I’m not certain what the exact odds are. I’ll adopt a watching brief and see how the connections’ comments influence the market." The panel concluded by urging listeners to watch the full Weekend Winners programme on the At The Races YouTube channel, where they can catch in‑depth analysis, expert tips and the latest developments across the racing world. With the Prix Ganay just hours away, bettors and enthusiasts alike will be weighing Daryz’s proven class against Aventure’s potential resurgence, while also considering the merits of the other four runners who could spring a surprise in this tightly contested Group 1 event.