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[my miss storm cat]

From Racing Post...

Deep Impact does first piece of work in France
by Desmond Stoneham

CONNECTIONS of Japanese superstar Deep Impact, who on Friday did his first piece of light work after arriving in France, have confirmed the colt will not have a prep race for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.

The four-year-old, brilliant winner of the Japanese triple crown last term, is stationed at trainer Carlos Laffon-Parias’ Chantilly yard ahead of the October 1 showpiece, for which he is a best-priced 5-1 third-favourite behind Hurricane Run.

On Friday morning Deep Impact was in action at Chantilly. Isao Okano, the head of theJapan Racing Association in Paris reported: “Deep Impact did a canter on the sand over 2000m (1m2f) with his work rider.

His big-race jockey Yutaka Take saw the work and he was on board a pony. His trainer Yasuo Ikee has arrived and the horse will probably work on the grass next week.” Looking ahead, Okano reiterated the intention for the colt not to appear in any trial for the Arc. “Deep Impact has come over to France for just the Arc and nothing else,” he said.

“He will not run in thePrix Foy. He travelled well and we are very pleased with the way he has settled down at Chantilly. He seems to have adapted very well to his new surroundings. All his food and water for his stay has been brought over from Japan.”

The son of Sunday Silence has been beaten just once in 11 starts, suffering the only defeat of his life at the hands of King George third Heart’s Cry in last year’s renewal of the prestigious Arima-Kinen.

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

From Racing Post...

Deep Impact does first piece of work in France
by Desmond Stoneham
The son of Sunday Silence has been beaten just once in 11 starts, suffering the only defeat of his life at the hands of King George third Heart’s Cry in last year’s renewal of the prestigious Arima-Kinen.

Heart's Cry is by Sunday Silence, too, isn't he?

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

Heart's Cry is by Sunday Silence, too, isn't he?

He sure is.

[miraja2]

Hurricane Run and Deep Impact....I can't wait. That will be the race of the year. I think the Arc will probably be better than any of the BC races this year. The rest of the field (I am assuming Heart's Cry will be there too) should be solid and then you have these two monsters at the top. Should be incredible.

I think Shirocco has a shot to win the Arc, he's at least top 3, IMO

[my miss storm cat]

Don't forget about Pride.

Possible runners (..... though some will opt for the Emirates Airline Champion Stakes at Newmarket instead)...

Longchamp - Prix l'Arc de Triomphe - Sunday 1st October 12:21:16

Hurricane Run
Shirocco
Deep Impact
Dylan Thomas
Alexander Goldrun
Hearts Cry
Alexandrova
Ouija Board
Pride
Sir Percy (injured, due to have first work back at the end of the week)
Visindar (injured)
David Junior
Electrocutionist (injured, due back soon)
Irridescence
Rail Link
Shawanda (injured)
Darsi (injured)
Gentlewave (injured)
Hala Bek (injured but about to resume training)
Scorpion (injured in May... )
Zenno Rob Roy
Best Name
Cherry Mix
Linda's Lad
Septimus
Ace (believe he's pointed elsewhere)
Collier Hill (pointed elsewhere)
Day Flight
Hard Top
Mountain High
The Geezer
Vison Celebr
Walk In The Park

[miraja2]

Originally Posted by Happy T

I think Shirocco has a shot to win the Arc, he's at least top 3, IMO

Oh yeah I completely forgot about the defending BC turf champ!!! I figured Electrocutionist would not be there because he was hurt and because I thought he was pointing towards the BC Classic. I also doubt if Ouija Board actually runs in it. If for some reason those two do show up......damn what a race.

[DiscreetCat=Monster]

What do you guys think about the hurricane???

[SundayStar]

Originally Posted by LOSE=GLUE

What do you guys think about the hurricane???

we had a couple real bad ones last year with katrina and rita but this year has been pretty quiet.

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by LOSE=GLUE

What do you guys think about the hurricane???

He's brilliant, as are all the illustrious members of the Big Three.

BUT, my girl Pride is a monster. I knew she'd beat HR last time out. Lest anyone forgets, she won the Prix Foy (beating out Alkaased and Shirocco), won the Prix Jean Ramanat (sp?), 2nd in the Hong Kong Cup..... she's awfully good and somewhat underated here.

Sixties Icon looked fantastic last time out, Rail Link has the Prix Neil thing going (another nice horse... next year everyone will know his name)), I just flat out like Best Name..... I refuse to focus solely on the big three when the rest are this good (well, Irish Wells shouldn't be here but the rest.....).

Love them all..... come home safe everyone.

For the record IF Deep Impact wins I'll be happy for him. I've followed him last year and this and he's breathtaking..... I just have my doubts up against this field.

Go, Pride.