Kate Tracey, Callum Helliwell and Sam Boswell gathered on the Weekend Winners programme to dissect the most promising betting opportunities for an action‑packed racing weekend both at home and overseas. As the broadcast drew to a close, the trio turned their attention to Sunday’s Prix Ganay, a Group 1 contest that will be transmitted live from Longchamp in Paris at 3:25 pm.
The race, which was won last season by Sosie—who later finished third in the Arc—features a field of six horses contesting the ten‑furlong distance for top‑class glory. After a brilliant performance in the previous year’s Arc, Daryz is back under the guidance of trainer Francis‑Henri Graffard, with fellow contenders Cualificar, Arrow Eagle and Aventure also in the mix. One of the panelists explained his reasoning: “I’m backing the favourite Daryz in the Prix Ganay on Sunday, even though he was beaten by my pick in his most recent outing last season. Aventure is also entered, but she endured a disastrous run in the Arc last year.
She was drawn on the outside, never settled and sank through the field like a stone dropped in water. "She was far from disgraceful behind Calandagan last season, a horse with rock‑solid form who is effectively the stable companion to the favourite. She will have a weight advantage this time and, if she is fit and keen, I think she can rebound to her best form today." The show reminded listeners that they can stay up‑to‑date with the latest racing news, interviews and feature stories on their mobile devices, and encouraged them to explore further content on the network’s platforms.
Another voice on the panel added a contrasting viewpoint: “I will be backing 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 on Aventure after her previous disappointment. Hollie Doyle’s blog highlighted a Parisian filly as the top pick for the 2000 Guineas day rides, while also previewing the Royal Ascot Trials.
The programme also previewed a clash between French Derby hopefuls Dolmalan and Montreal at Chantilly, and offered the Sky Sports Racing team’s tips for flat horses to watch in 2026. In a separate segment, the hosts noted that Gstaad has been re‑added to the Newmarket mix for the 2000 Guineas after an administrative error by Aidan O'Brien, and announced a Seven Questions interview with Dyonisos ahead of the Silver Trophy at Ripon. At Sandown, Derby prospect Raaheeb upheld his family’s reputation with a stylish Classic Trial performance, prompting further discussion about emerging talent. Returning to the Prix Ganay, a commentator praised Daryz’s previous season, acknowledging a disappointing run in the Juddmonte International but emphasizing his redemption with an Arc victory.
“He should be able to beat this field on his seasonal debut, and Mickael Barzalona rides him superbly. Even if his fitness isn’t perfect, I believe he has enough class to prevail.” The panel also reflected on last year’s Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, where they had correctly tipped Daryz as the winner. “He makes his seasonal re‑appearance today, and the vibe from recent Sky Sports Racing interviews with Francis‑Henri Graffard has been rather negative,” one analyst observed. He continued, “His main target will be the Prince of Wales’s Stakes at Royal Ascot, so I think he is beatable today, although I’m not entirely sure why.
I’ll adopt a watching brief for now, based on what his connections have said so far.” The discussion highlighted the strategic considerations for punters: weighing Daryz’s proven class against his recent fitness concerns, evaluating Aventure’s potential bounce‑back after a poor Arc run, and factoring in the weight differences and race‑day conditions at Longchamp. The panel also examined the impact of draw positions, ground firmness, and jockey partnerships on the outcome of a ten‑furlong Group 1 race. Listeners were reminded that the full episode of Weekend Winners is available on the At The Races YouTube channel, where they can re‑watch the analysis, hear the experts’ final selections, and gain deeper insight into the betting markets ahead of Sunday’s Prix Ganay.
The show concluded with a reminder to stay tuned for live coverage on Sky Sports Racing, where the drama of the French spring meeting will unfold in real time.