The action this Tuesday will be split between the UK and France, with Sky Sports Racing sending its cameras to four venues – Chantilly, Yarmouth, Southwell and Lingfield – to capture a day of high‑quality racing on both sides of the Channel. While each meeting will offer its own storylines, the standout race of the day is set to be the Listed Prix de Suresnes at Chantilly, a contest that will feature two promising participants from the French Derby (Prix du Jockey Club) field: Montreal and Dolmalan. The Prix de Suresnes has a recent pedigree of producing horses that go on to compete at the highest level.
In the previous edition, the winner Nitoi earned a place in the Prix du Jockey Club, while the runner‑up Leffard and fourth‑placed Azimpour also secured spots in that classic. Even the third‑placed horse, New Ground, was subsequently entered in the Epsom Derby, underscoring the race’s importance as a stepping‑stone toward the season’s marquee events.
Juwelier, who finished fifth in that same race, later claimed second in the Saratoga Derby, further illustrating the quality of form that can emerge from Chantilly’s listed contests. Turning to the home side, the Aga Khan Stud will be hoping that its two‑year‑old colt Dolmalan continues its unbeaten streak.
The young horse arrives at Chantilly with a perfect record of two wins from two starts, the most recent of which came in a victory on the same course. Dolmalan’s recent form suggests he is developing quickly and could be a serious contender in the Prix de Suresnes, especially given the confidence his connections have shown by keeping him on the same track where he has already proven his ability.
Montreal, meanwhile, offers a different narrative. Trained by the renowned Aidan O'Brien, the colt is looking to cement his reputation as a classic prospect.
At present, Montreal carries odds of 16/1 for the Betfred Derby, and a strong performance at Chantilly could move his market dramatically. While his previous outings have been respectable, the Prix de Suresnes represents a key opportunity for him to demonstrate that he can handle the pressure of a listed race against seasoned competition and to stake an early claim for a place in the Derby lineup. Also featuring in the field is Martagny, a fellow representative of the owners who fielded Leffard in the previous year’s edition.
Martagny brings a measure of experience, having already secured two wins. His presence adds depth to the race, as he is likely to be a reliable factor that could either dictate the pace or provide a strong finishing kick depending on how the race unfolds.
The £13,000 handicap on the card includes Lady Mariko, a mare who has been on an upward trajectory in recent weeks. After a convincing win at Kempton, she was assigned an additional six pounds by the handicapper, a move that reflects her improving form but also presents a new challenge. Earlier this month, Lady Mariko, under the guidance of James Doyle, claimed her third career victory in a plate race, where she was prominent from the start and displayed a powerful finishing run.
The handicapper’s decision to raise her rating from 74 to 80 makes today’s assignment considerably tougher, and she will need to find a way to overcome the extra weight if she hopes to repeat her recent success. Among the remaining runners, many appear to be out of form, but Bridget’s View stands out with a rating of 86 and a noteworthy win in December.
That victory was particularly impressive because she defeated Stateira, a filly who later captured the Fillies’ and Mares’ Championships at Newcastle on All‑Weather Finals Day. This recent form suggests Bridget’s View could be a dark horse capable of upsetting the more fancied entries. The third race on the card is the Follow @attheraces On Instagram Handicap, featuring Eternal Solace against ten rivals. Eternal Solace is a daughter of Tasleet who has only raced eight times but has already secured two wins – one at Brighton and another in October of the previous year over the same distance and course 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 in this handicap. Another notable entry is Bone Marra, who is stepping up five pounds for a win at Wolverhampton in November.
After a winter break, the horse is expected to return refreshed and potentially stronger, making him a threat to the field. Similarly, Comprador, a full‑brother to Trillium – the winner of the Flying Childers Stakes at Doncaster – is making her debut in a handicap after a maiden run in three starts.
Her pedigree and recent improvement suggest she could be an interesting factor to watch. Overall, Tuesday’s racing offers a blend of proven talent and emerging prospects.
The Prix de Suresnes at Chantilly will likely serve as a key indicator of which French Derby hopefuls are ready to step up to the classic stage, while the UK handicaps will provide opportunities for seasoned campaigners and rising stars alike to make their mark. Fans of Sky Sports Racing can look forward to a day filled with tactical battles, weight‑adjusted challenges, and the ever‑present possibility of an underdog upsetting the odds. The international flavor of the program underscores the interconnected nature of modern flat racing, where performances on one side of the Channel can reverberate across the racing calendar and influence the line‑up for the season’s biggest events.