Tuesday’s racing schedule promises high‑quality action on both sides of the English Channel, with Sky Sports Racing turning its lenses toward four venues: Chantilly in France, and the British courses at Yarmouth, Southwell and Lingfield. The centerpiece of the day will be the Listed Prix de Suresnes at Chantilly, a race that will feature five starters, among them two horses that have already earned their way into the French Derby (Prix du Jockey Club) conversation: Montreal and Dolmalan. The Prix de Suresnes has a recent pedigree of producing future classic contenders. In the previous edition, the winner Nitoi progressed straight to the Prix du Jockey Club, while the runner‑up Leffard and the fourth‑placed Azimpour also earned spots in that prestigious contest.
The third‑placed finisher, New Ground, took the step up to the English Derby at Epsom, illustrating the race’s role as a springboard for top‑class three‑year‑olds. Juwelier, who finished fifth, later added a second‑place finish in the Saratoga Derby, underscoring the international relevance of this French listed event. Turning to the home side, the Aga Khan Stud will be represented by a promising colt named Dolmalan.
The young horse arrives at Chantilly unbeaten, having secured two victories in as many starts, the most recent a win on this very track. His record suggests he is sharpening quickly and could be a serious threat in the Listed contest.
Equally intriguing is Montreal, a product of Aidan O’Brien’s renowned yard. The colt has already begun to attract attention from classic bettors, currently listed at 16/1 for the Betfred Derby.
A solid performance at Chantilly would bolster his credentials and potentially move him higher in the Derby market, where every win at this stage carries weight. Also on the card is Martagny, another horse owned by the same partnership that campaigned Leffard.
Martagny brings the most experience of the field, having already collected two wins. His familiarity with the race conditions could prove decisive in a tightly contested Listed event.
The £13,000 handicap will also feature Lady Mariko, a mare who has been on an upward trajectory. She is stepping up after a successful outing at Kempton, where she earned a decisive victory and was subsequently assigned an additional six pounds by the handicapper. Her most recent win came earlier this month in a plate race, where she was prominent throughout and displayed a strong finishing kick. The handicapper has now raised her rating from 74 to 80, meaning she will carry a heavier weight today, adding a layer of difficulty to her task.
Among the remaining runners, most appear to be out of form, but Bridget’s View, rated at 86, brings a noteworthy recent performance to the mix. She recorded a decisive win in December, beating Stateira, who later captured a Fillies’ and Mares’ Championship at Newcastle’s All‑Weather Finals Day. This victory suggests Bridget’s View possesses the class to challenge the higher‑rated entries.
The third race on the day's program is the "Follow @attheraces On Instagram" Handicap, featuring Eternal Solace against ten rivals. Eternal Solace, a daughter of Tasleet, is still relatively untested, having only eight starts to date, two of which were wins. One victory came at Brighton, while the other was secured in October of last year over the same course and distance as today’s race.
Although she has not won recently, she finished a close second in the All‑Weather 3‑Year‑Old Championships at Newcastle earlier in the month, indicating she remains in good form and could be a serious contender. Also worth watching is Bone Marra, who is carrying five pounds more than his previous win at Wolverhampton in November. A winter break can often be beneficial for a horse’s development, and Bone Marra is expected to have progressed during that time, making him a potential threat in the handicap.
Finally, the field includes Comprador, a full‑sibling to Trillium—the winner of the Flying Childers Stakes at Doncaster. Comprador is a three‑race maiden stepping up to a handicap for the first time.
While she lacks experience at this level, her pedigree and the fact that she is untried in a handicap context make her an intriguing outsider. Overall, Tuesday’s racing card offers a blend of established talent and emerging prospects. The Prix de Suresnes at Chantilly stands out as a key trial for the French Derby, with Montreal and Dolmalan leading the charge. Meanwhile, the British handicaps provide opportunities for horses like Lady Mariko, Bridget’s View, Eternal Solace, Bone Marra and Comprador to showcase their abilities and perhaps earn a place in future classic considerations.
Fans of both French and British racing will have plenty to discuss as the day unfolds, with Sky Sports Racing delivering comprehensive coverage of each race.