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Sky Sports Racing serves up French Group Ones and UK maidens Thursday

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Sky Sports Racing rolls out a packed Thursday card, opening with Daryz targeting a third Group One win in the Prix Aga Khan IV at ParisLongchamp. Trained by Francis‑Henri Graffard, the Arc hero follows a Prix Ganay triumph and aims to cement his place ahead of Royal Ascot.

British interest spikes in the Prix Vicomtesse Vigier, where Consent and Santorini Star clash over nearly two miles. Sir Mark Prescott’s Consent remains lightly raced, while Santorini Star returns from a Newmarket win, both hoping to outstay the French field that includes Caballo De Mar under Oisin Murphy.

Royal Ascot winner Lazzat drops to the Group Three Prix du Palais‑Royal, hoping a new partnership with Michael Barzalona rekindles form after a barren spell. Noble Champion, fresh from a Lennox Stakes injury, is rated as a strong contender, and Silius could spring a surprise.

Domestic action rounds out the day with Southwell maidens featuring Affettuoso, King Of Thebes, Brunhilde and Royal Fanfare, while Chepstow hosts Windbreaker, Leonato, River King and Crystal Mariner in mid‑distance contests.