Kate Tracey, Callum Helliwell and Sam Boswell sit down on the Weekend Winners programme to break down the most promising betting opportunities for an action‑packed weekend of racing both in the UK and overseas. As the discussion draws to a close, the trio turn their attention to the upcoming Prix Ganay, a Group 1 contest that will be broadcast live from Longchamp in Paris at 3:25 p.m. on Sunday.
The race, last year won by Sosie, who later finished third in the Arc, will feature six runners tackling the extended ten‑furlong distance in pursuit of top‑level glory. Among the entries is Daryz, the previous season's star who peaked in the French classic and now returns under the guidance of trainer Francis‑Henri Graffard. He will be joined by the likes of Cualificar, Arrow Eagle and Aventure, each hoping to upset the favourite. One of the panelists explains his reasoning: "I’m backing the favourite Daryz in the Prix Ganay despite the fact that he was beaten by my own pick in his last outing of the previous season.
Aventure is also in the field, but she had a disastrous run in the Arc last year. She was drawn on the wide side, never settled and sank through the field like a stone dropped in water." He continues, "She was far from disgraceful when she finished behind Calandagan last season – a horse with rock‑solid form that is essentially the stable companion to the favourite. If she gets a better draw this time, sheds the extra weight and arrives fit and eager, I think she could bounce back to her best form today." The conversation then shifts to a broader roundup of recent racing headlines.
The panel highlights Bow Echo’s first Classic victory in the 2000 Guineas for trainer Billy Loughnane at Newmarket, Night Raider’s Palace House Stakes win for owner Karl Burke, and a Hollie Doyle blog post that praises Paris Babe as the top pick on 2000 Guineas day while previewing the Royal Ascot Trials. They also note that the French Derby contenders Dolmalan and Montreal will meet at Chantilly later in the week, and they share the Sky Sports Racing team’s predictions for flat horses to watch in 2026.
A brief aside mentions a correction to the Newmarket 2000 Guineas field after an administrative error by Aidan O'Brien, which saw Gstaad reinstated. Returning to the Prix Ganay, another commentator declares his support for Daryz, saying, "I’ll be siding with the Arc winner Daryz for the Prix Ganay on Sunday – live on Sky Sports Racing.
I’m abandoning my French fancy in Aventure after her disappointment last time." He adds context about Daryz’s recent form: "Daryz had a brilliant campaign last year, even though he fell short in the Juddmonte International, and he secured his future at stud with a win in the Arc. I think he should dominate this field on his seasonal debut, especially with Mickael Barzalona riding him so well. Even if his fitness isn’t perfect, his class should carry him through." A third voice reflects on the Arc memories, noting, "It was great to look back at last year’s Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, having tipped Daryz as the winner.
He makes his seasonal reappearance today, and the vibe from the Sky Sports Racing interviews with Francis‑Henri Graffard has been rather negative." He speculates on the horse’s future plans: "His main target will be the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot, so I think he is beatable today, though I’m not sure what the exact odds are. For me it will be more of a watching brief given what the connections have said so far." The panel wraps up by encouraging listeners to never miss a story, reminding them that the latest racing news, interviews and feature pieces are available on their phones. They also promote watching the full Weekend Winners episode on the At The Races YouTube channel, where fans can catch all the analysis, expert opinions and behind‑the‑scenes insights that shape their betting strategies for the weekend’s marquee events, including the highly anticipated Prix Ganay showdown.