This mare ticks an awful lot of boxes and she looks sure to run a massive race. She is 2/2 at Longchamp and Weld has booked the masterful Christophe Soumillon for the ride. Rain would be another plus and there is plenty forecast. That trip was probably on the sharp side for her anyway and she’ll be a lot more comfortable over the 12f distance at Longchamp. She couldn’t get by the winner and she finished 2nd, beat 0.75L. The O’Brien horse drifted off a true line and Colin Keane was carried towards the stands side. Her sole defeat came last time out in controversial circumstances behind St Mark’s Basilica at Leopardstown (10f gd). Since the resumption of the 2020 season she has won five of her six races, including three Group 1s in a row.

This 5yo daughter of Shamardal was useful at 2yo and 3yo but since she has turned 4 her form has gone to a different level. He looks to have a great chance of ending the drought this year with Tarnawa. However, as of yet, The Arc has eluded him. 2021 Arc De Triomphe Preview – The Main Contenders Tarnawaĭermot Weld has a very impressive CV when it comes to winning big races abroad. So who are we backing in 2021? Check out our preview and free tips below. In 2019 we were on Waldgeist at 20/1 and last year we nicked a place with Gold Trip at 50s. This race has been kind to us the last couple of seasons. A field of 16 horses remain on course to run in the 2021 Arc De Triomphe at Paris-Longchamp.