The Prix Maurice de Gheest (G1) is a kind of group 1s which can not at all times be assured a top-class forged however, with the presence of each July Cup (G1) winner Mill Stream and twin Royal Ascot hero Khaadem , that is actually not the case in 2024, to be contested Aug. 4 at Deauville.Â
The opposite variable is the extent of the 3-year-olds which might be aimed on the race and, with the primary three from the Prix Jean Prat (G1)Â spearheading an eight-strong problem from the basic technology, there could be no complaints on that entrance both.Â
One of many key questions is the place the early tempo will come from, for the reason that uncommon 6 1/2-furlong distance can arrange effectively for these sprinters preferring to be held up, a remark which might apply to the likes of Khaadem and final yr’s third, Saint Lawrence . Exxtra could be one other to fall into that class.
The supplemented Flora of Bermuda , Nice Era , and Commonwealth Cup (G1) fifth Basic Flower might enhance the truthful report of 3-year-old fillies within the race. Six winners for the reason that flip of the century had been from the basic technology however three of these had been fillies.Â
Among the many males, Lazzat holds a verdict over the Jean-Claude Rouget-trained pair of Puchkine and Havana Cigar , who subsequently completed first and second within the Jean Prat.
Millstream Goes for Deauville Hat Trick
Solely six July Cup winners this century have then tried to double up within the Prix Maurice de Gheest, with Muhaarar (2015) and Marchand d’Or (2008) the 2 to have loved success.Â
Mill Stream heads to Deauville with glorious credentials to affix that exalted pair, given he gained twice on the observe final summer time when making the leap out of handicaps to attain at listed and group 3 stage.
Jane Chapple-Hyam expects the additional half-furlong at pancake-flat Deauville to be a assist to the son of Gleneagles , who was robust by way of the road at Newmarket.
Chapple-Hyam stated: “He is in superb order. He traveled out on Friday to Deauville. I am trying ahead to working him over 6 1/2 furlongs, we all know he likes the observe and he travels effectively, so we’re anticipating a giant present.”
Khaadem Out to Bounce Again From Newmarket Flop
The bottom was formally 3.1 on the penetrometer Saturday, which interprets to good-to-firm in British and Irish phrases, and Charlie Hills will definitely be hoping that the showers that characteristic in some forecasts miss Deauville.Â
Khaadem seemed the winner from a great distance out within the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (G1) at Ascot in quick situations, however was unable to again up that efficiency when solely tenth behind Mill Stream within the July Cup.
“The sooner the higher for him and he is trying effectively,” stated Hills. “He was simply drawn on the unsuitable aspect at Newmarket and the bottom was in opposition to us as effectively. I would say if he repeats his Ascot run he’d have each probability. He simply wants a couple of issues to go proper and for there to be loads of tempo on.”
