Group One Prix de l'Opera Guide 2022

Louis Moir | @LouisMoir99

Longchamp - October 01 2022
Longchamp 14:50
1(4)
Christophe Soumillon

Ebaiyra

J: Christophe Soumillon
T: F-H Graffard
N/A
Age: 5
Weight: 9-2
OR: N/A
Days: 42

Has racked up plenty of third placed finishes but cannot seem to get her head in front when it matters. Tends to run on good ground so conditions may not go her way here.

Placed in Group One company when third again in Deauville but looks up against it here rivalling higher class opposition.

DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
21/08/22DEA10Gd9-03
31/07/22MUN10GS9-33
12/07/22CHA10.5Gd9-01
01/05/22NMK9GF9-03
10/04/22LON10.5VSft8-113
Longchamp - October 01 2022
Longchamp 14:50
3(9)
W J Lee

Insinuendo

J: W J Lee
T: W McCreery
N/A
Age: 5
Weight: 9-2
OR: N/A
Days: 21

This filly has been seen a lot at The Curragh where she has managed a couple of second place finishes and a win that came last year.

She has not done much more than just placing so her chances here do not look very big whatsoever.One of many that are hard to fancy and would oppose.

DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
01/05/23CUR10Sft9-24
25/03/23CUR8Sft/Hy9-111
18/11/22BHR10Gd8-117
15/10/22ASC12GS9-73
02/10/22LON10VSft9-211
Longchamp - October 01 2022
Longchamp 14:50
4(3)
Christophe-Patrice Lemaire

Jupyra

J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire
T: M Delzangles
N/A
Age: 5
Weight: 9-2
OR: N/A
Days: 15

Yet another French filly who is just not at the level of some of her other rivals. Has only ever ran in Group company once, which was a Group Three at Saint-Cloud last year.Easily dismissed.

DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
11/11/22TLS10.5Gd8-1310
22/10/22SAI10.5Hy9-09
02/10/22LON10VSft9-29
17/09/22CHA9GS9-27
16/08/22DEA10Gd9-02
Longchamp - October 01 2022
Longchamp 14:50
2(12)
Olivier Peslier

Rumi

J: Olivier Peslier
T: C Laffon-Parias
N/A
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: N/A
Days: 42

This 4 year old daughter of Frankel has been fairly disappointing in recent runs over in France.

This French raider does not look as strong as some other French fillies so she is one of the bigger priced outsiders here.

Not fancied in Group One company.

DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
22/10/22SAI10.5Hy9-02
02/10/22LON10VSft9-25
21/08/22DEA10Gd9-04
12/07/22CHA10Gd9-12
24/05/22SAI10.5Sft9-06
Longchamp - October 01 2022
Longchamp 14:50
13(16)
Wayne Lordan

Tuesday

J: Wayne Lordan
T: A P O'Brien
N/A
Age: 3
Weight: 8-11
OR: N/A
Days: 21

This 3 year old daughter of Galileo has shown signs of inconsistency, as she won the Oaks at Epsom but did not back that performance up in the Irish Derby at The Curragh.

Her last run came at this course and she was disappointing again that day.

She is a very talented filly on her day so if she turns up, she can be a danger for all concerned.

Respected.

DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
02/10/22LON10VSft8-116
11/09/22LON12Sft8-104
18/08/22YOR12Gd9-02
25/06/22CUR12Gd8-134
03/06/22EPS12Gd9-21
Longchamp - October 01 2022
Longchamp 14:50
5(10)
Tom Marquand

My Astra

J: Tom Marquand
T: William Haggas
N/A
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: N/A
Days: 98

3 year old granddaughter of Sea The Stars who recently finished second in a Group One at The Curragh, finishing ½ length behind La Petite Coco.

She went off favourite that day so it is clear that she has the talent required to win a Group One.

At an each way sort of price, she could well have a chance if running back to her best. You cannot ignore the combo of Haggas and Marquand, especially in a big Group One race.

Has a chance.

DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
26/06/22CUR10Y/Sft9-122
18/05/22AYR10Sft9-21
18/04/22KEM8St/Slw9-03
31/10/21SAI10Hy8-112
30/07/21NMK8Gd9-71
Longchamp - October 01 2022
Longchamp 14:50
14(11)
Shane Foley

Trevaunance

J: Shane Foley
T: Mrs John Harrington
N/A
Age: 3
Weight: 8-11
OR: N/A
Days: 43

Was somewhat of a surprise winner on last two starts at Deauville as she went off at odds of 12/1 and 20/1 respectively.

She seems to be hitting form but has yet to run in a race higher than Group Three level, therefore she may not have the quality to be competitive here.

Has been supplemented for this race and is not totally out of things as she could show what she is capable of but hard to fancy.

DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
01/05/23CUR10Sft9-26
02/10/22LON10VSft8-118
20/08/22DEA10Gd9-01
02/08/22DEA10GS8-131
14/07/22LEO9Gd8-105
Longchamp - October 01 2022
Longchamp 14:50
10(7)
Stephane Pasquier

Rosacea

J: Stephane Pasquier
T: S Wattel
N/A
Age: 3
Weight: 8-11
OR: N/A
Days: 43

Has won a few races so far in her career but like many in here she has not brought that form into Group company so she is easy to dismiss.

Ground could be a concern for her as well.

DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
01/05/23SAI8VSft8-106
01/04/23SAI8Sft8-105
22/10/22SAI8Hy8-83
02/10/22LON10VSft8-1113
20/08/22DEA10Gd9-06
Longchamp - October 01 2022
Longchamp 14:50
16(1)
Simon Planque

Fall In Love

J: Simon Planque
T: Hiroo Shimizu
N/A
Age: 3
Weight: 8-11
OR: N/A
Days: 21

This 3 year old daughter of Sea The Stars has been involved with Group races before but has shown no signs of any promise, therefore really difficult to see her having any impression on the field here.

DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
20/12/22DEA9.5St9-25
02/10/22LON10VSft8-1110
11/09/22LON12Sft8-106
14/07/22LON12GS8-135
19/06/22CHA10.5GS9-05
Longchamp - October 01 2022
Longchamp 14:50
6(6)
Bauyrzhan Murzabayev

Agave

J: Bauyrzhan Murzabayev
T: A Fabre
N/A
Age: 3
Weight: 8-11
OR: N/A
Days: 21

This 3 year old daughter of Dubawi showed a lot of promise and excitement at the start of her career winning 3-3 over a mile and m2f.

Since turning 3, her career has gone downhill with below par performances. She just has not progressed in training meaning she is one of the outsiders here at Longchamp.

DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
11/09/22LON12Sft8-108
20/08/22DEA10Gd9-03
19/06/22CHA10.5GS9-04
08/05/22SAI10.5GS8-132
02/04/22SAI10.5Sft9-01
Longchamp - October 01 2022
Longchamp 14:50
15(2)
Maxime Guyon

Mqse De Sevigne

J: Maxime Guyon
T: A Fabre
N/A
Age: 3
Weight: 8-11
OR: N/A
Days: 43

Another for Andre Fabre but one who does not look like having any real chance of winning here.

Finished well down the pack over course and distance last April and would have to show tonnes more ability to have any chance compared to that run.

DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
28/05/23SAI10.5GS9-02
30/04/23LON10VSft8-112
02/10/22LON10VSft8-117
20/08/22DEA10Gd9-02
02/08/22DEA10GS9-32
Longchamp - October 01 2022
Longchamp 14:50
12(5)
Ryan Moore

Above The Curve

J: Ryan Moore
T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
N/A
Age: 3
Weight: 8-11
OR: N/A
Days: 21

3 year old granddaughter of Galileo who can make it 3-3 here which would mean her adding a second Group One success to her CV.

She certainly seems to be improving and going in the right direction, therefore she looks a major player here.

Has previously been victorious at this course so she has the experience. Acts on good and heavy ground so that will not be an issue for her.

Highly respected with Ryan Moore on board.

DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
28/05/23SAI10.5GS9-01
01/05/23CUR10Sft9-27
05/11/22KEE9.5Fm8-87
02/10/22LON10VSft8-113
11/09/22CUR10Y9-51
Longchamp - October 01 2022
Longchamp 14:50
11(14)
Rene Piechulek

Zefania

J: Rene Piechulek
T: S Smrczek
N/A
Age: 3
Weight: 8-11
OR: N/A
Days: 22

A German raider who has won two races but cannot bring any decent level of form over to Longchamp for a big Group One race so hard to make any case for.

DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
05/03/23WEX16Gd/Y10-62
25/02/23FAI16.5Y10-74
02/10/22LON10VSft8-1115
10/09/22MAG10.5Gd8-52
14/08/22DEA12.5GS8-115
Longchamp - October 01 2022
Longchamp 14:50
7(13)
Hollie Doyle

Nashwa

J: Hollie Doyle
T: John & Thady Gosden
N/A
Age: 3
Weight: 8-11
OR: N/A
Days: 66

This 3 year old daughter of Frankel has had a terrific start to her career so far. She has won four out of six races, including two Group One contests.

The first came from Chantilly where she beat a few rivals that face her again here.Her latest success was at Goodwood winning the Nassau Stakes in impressive fashion.

She can make it 3-3 here and deserves to be at the top of the market. Hollie Doyle can ride her to victory once again.

DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
28/05/23SAI10.5GS9-04
05/11/22KEE9.5Fm8-84
02/10/22LON10VSft8-112
28/07/22GOO10GF9-01
19/06/22CHA10.5GS9-01
Longchamp - October 01 2022
Longchamp 14:50
9(15)
Gerald Mosse

La Parisienne

J: Gerald Mosse
T: C & Y Lerner
N/A
Age: 3
Weight: 8-11
OR: N/A
Days: 21

Has notched up a couple of wins and placed efforts so far in her career and has form over Aidan O’Brien’s Tuesday. On her penultimate start, she put in a huge run as she finished second at big odds of 50/1 that day.

She was only a neck behind the favourite Nashwa in a Chantilly Group One so she more than deserves her place in this line-up.

DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
02/10/22LON10VSft8-1114
11/09/22LON12Sft8-103
19/06/22CHA10.5GS9-02
15/05/22LON11GS8-132
05/04/22SAI10.5Sft9-01
Longchamp - October 01 2022
Longchamp 14:50
8(8)
Mickael Barzalona

Place Du Carrousel

J: Mickael Barzalona
T: A Fabre
N/A
Age: 3
Weight: 8-11
OR: N/A
Days: 105

Top French trainer, Andre Fabre had his filly in good nick when she put up a decent run finishing second in a Group One at this course.

She was beaten by Above The Curve that day and then followed up with a really poor effort at Chantilly finishing tenth of seventeen other rivals in another Group One affair.

Going off that form she has no real chance of posing a threat to her rivals here.

DateCourseDistanceTypeWeightPosition
02/10/22LON10VSft8-111
19/06/22CHA10.5GS9-010
29/05/22LON10GS9-02
29/04/22SAI10.5GS9-01
12/04/22FNT9GS9-21