Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted April 13 Journalists Share Posted April 13 It was tight between the unexposed pair Ridari (Fr) (Churchill {Ire}) and Sahlan (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}) at the end of Sunday's G3 Prix de Fontainebleau at ParisLongchamp, with the photo favouring the former. Last seen breaking his maiden over this mile trip on Chantilly's Polytrack in November, The Aga Khan's Studs homebred was squeezed exiting the stalls in this trial for the G1 Poule d'Essai des Poulains and ended up in last with Mickael Barzalona keen to establish a rhythm. Finding room in midstraight, the Mikel Delzangles-trained 7-1 shot was out in time to reel in Al Shaqab's Sahlan in the shade of the post. A nose separated the pair, with 1 3/4 lengths back to last year's G1 Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere third Misunderstood (Fr) (Hello Youmzain {Fr}) in third. “I'm very pleased, as he's not an easy horse to ride–he can be quite keen, so the jockey gave him a real good prep,” Delzangles said. “He quickened nicely and it was a good prep for the big one in four weeks' time. He's a May foal and not even three yet, so there should be more to come.” Ridari wins the Prix de Fontainebleau at ParisLongchamp! Sahlan kicked for home and looked to have the race at his mercy but Ridari flies home to collar him late on! pic.twitter.com/IasjPKnA8G — At The Races (@AtTheRaces) April 13, 2025 The post Churchill’s Ridari Takes The Fontainebleau For The Aga Khan’s Studs And Delzangles appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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