Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted 6 hours ago Journalists Posted 6 hours ago Bouncing back from a disappointing effort when fifth in last month's G3 Prix Noailles, the Starspangledbanner colt Rafale Design returned to ParisLongchamp to stamp his class on Thursday's G3 Prix Hocquart, Sent off at 12-1 for the 11-furlong contest, Laurent Dassault's colour-bearer was restrained by Christophe Soumillon following a smart break to track the moderate pace. Full of running at every stage, the Yann Barberot-trained descendant of the GI Matron Stakes heroine Sense Of Style took control approaching the furlong pole before asserting for a smooth 1 1/4-length verdict over Sottsass's Asmarani. “I am not surprised to see him win, because he is a good horse and my best three-year-old,” Barberot said. “He is a good-ground specialist and the rain-softened ground was a real concern for me but obviously he is getting stronger. He has improved with time and stays well, so the [G1] Grand Prix de Paris will now be the target.” Won last year by Calandagan before going onto bigger and better things… Rafale Design takes a nice step forward from his reappearance to claim Listed honours at ParisLongchamp! pic.twitter.com/mZX1JWD44y — At The Races (@AtTheRaces) May 22, 2025 The post Starspangledbanner’s Rafale Design Bounces Back In The Hocquart appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote
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