The action on Tuesday will span both sides of the English Channel, with Sky Sports Racing turning its lenses toward four venues: Chantilly in France, and the British tracks of Yarmouth, Southwell and Lingfield. While each meeting will offer its own intrigue, the standout fixture appears to be the Listed Prix de Suresnes at Chantilly, a race that will feature five runners, two of whom are already on the path to the French Derby, also known as the Prix du Jockey Club.
The Prix de Suresnes has a recent pedigree of producing horses that go on to contest major classics. In the previous edition, the winner, Nitoi, earned a spot in the Prix du Jockey Club, while the runner‑up Leffard and the fourth‑placed Azimpour also secured entries in the same French classic. The third‑placed horse, New Ground, was subsequently aimed at the Epsom Derby, and the fifth‑placed Juwelier later finished second in the Saratoga Derby.
Those outcomes underline the race’s role as a springboard for three‑year‑old talent. Turning to the home side, the Aga Khan Stud will be represented by a promising colt named Dolmalan. The young horse arrives unbeaten, having claimed a victory at Chantilly earlier in the season, and will be looking to add a second win to his record. Dolmalan’s pedigree and early form suggest he could be a serious contender in the upcoming French Derby.
Another intriguing entrant is Montreal, a product of the Aidan O'Brien yard. Montreal has already caught the betting public’s eye, currently listed at 16/1 for the Betfred Derby, and the Chantilly contest offers him a chance to showcase his ability on a more demanding stage.
If he performs well, his connections may well consider him a serious Classic prospect. Martagny, owned by the same partnership that fields Leffard, brings the most race‑day experience of the field, having already secured two wins.
His familiarity with the track and distance could give him an edge over the less seasoned rivals. In the £13,000 handicap, Lady Mariko is stepping up after a strong performance at Kempton, where she carried six pounds more than her usual assignment and still managed a convincing win.
That victory marked her third career win and her first since July, achieved under the guidance of jockey James Doyle. Since then the handicapper has raised her rating from 74 to 80, making her a more heavily weighted competitor and adding an extra layer of difficulty to her task today. The remainder of the field appears to be a mixture of form‑less runners and a few with hidden potential.
Bridget's View, rated 86, is noteworthy because she recorded a dominant win in December, beating Stateira, who later triumphed in the Fillies’ and Mares’ Championships at Newcastle on All‑Weather Finals Day. That victory suggests Bridget's View possesses the class to cause an upset. The third race on the card is the Follow @attheraces On Instagram Handicap, featuring Eternal Solace against ten opponents. Eternal Solace, a daughter of Tasleet, is still relatively untested, having made only eight starts to date, with two wins to her name—one at Brighton and another in October of the previous year over the same course and distance as today’s race.
Although she has not won recently, she finished second in the All‑Weather 3‑Year‑Old Championships at Newcastle earlier in the month, indicating she is in good form and could be a serious threat. Also worth watching is Bone Marra, who will be receiving a five‑pound allowance for a win at Wolverhampton in November.
A winter break often proves beneficial for a horse’s development, and Bone Marra is expected to have progressed, making him a potentially dangerous challenger. Finally, there is Comprador, a full‑sibling to Trillium—the winner of the Flying Childers Stakes at Doncaster. Comprador is a three‑race maiden stepping up into a handicap for the first time. While she lacks experience at this level, her close relation to a Group‑level winner adds a layer of intrigue for punters looking for a long‑shot.
Overall, the day’s programme offers a blend of proven classic hopefuls, rising handicappers, and a few dark horses that could surprise. The Prix de Suresnes, in particular, will be a key indicator of which French Derby contenders are truly ready to take on the elite.
Meanwhile, the British meetings will provide ample opportunities for local talent to shine, with the Handicap races at Yarmouth, Southwell and Lingfield offering valuable chances for horses to improve their ratings and potentially earn a place in future top‑tier contests.