I AM in Keeneland this weekend but I expect to see Enable winning the Arc on my return.
I think Frankie will be very happy with her draw in nine, and the rest have a mountain to climb to beat her. Of her main betting rivals, I’m not sure Japan will have his ideal ground, but the French Derby winner Sottsass does have a bit of potential about him and could give the favourite most to think about.
Keeneland
10.04pm
Indian Blessing
She looks an each-way proposition in this Grade 1. She finished third in this race last season and clearly thrives on her travels, only just getting touched off at Saratoga last time. She clearly needs to step up on her consistent level of form to be winning this – Just Wonderful, an excellent third in the Matron Stakes last time, looks the filly to beat form-wise, though she has a tricky draw – but hopefully she can get in the money again.
10.15pm
Suedois
A very big field for this, so luck in running is obviously going to play a major part, especially being drawn 12 of 14. But that’s my job and Suedois travels well into his races, and has tactical speed, so that will stand him in good stead. As will the fact that we know that he excels on his ventures abroad, including when winning this race in 2017. He probably didn't run up to his absolute best at Leopardstown last time but he pretty much always seems to run his race, and he must surely rank as one of the favourites in here. Of the home team, Bandua, stepping down in trip after a third over 1m2f in the Arlington Million last time, could be the most problematical along with Valid Point maybe, though obviously there are several in here with winning claims.