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Weekend Winners: Rayif Favoured for Prix Jacques Le Marois at Deauville

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On the latest episode of Weekend Winners, the panel examined Sunday's Aga Khan Studs Prix Jacques Le Marois from Deauville. Despite a prior defeat by Blue Bolt, Aidan O'Brien's Precise heads the betting for the Group 1 showdown for three-year-olds and up. The yard won the race with Diego Velazquez last term and will be confident, with Ryan Moore booked to ride.

The British contingent includes Zeus Olympios and More Thunder, while Sixpence and Strauss represent Japan. Home hopes rest on Rayif, trained by Francis-Henri Graffard, who captured the French 2000 Guineas earlier this season.

"I'm liking Rayif, who will be happier back at a mile than last time," said Declan Rix. "He won the French 2000 Guineas impressively and, if he bounces back, he will be a dangerous challenger."

"I am with Rayif as well, hoping he can bounce back to his French 2000 Guineas form after a poor run at seven furlongs," added Kate Tracey. Sam Boswell noted, "Precise is interesting; she is battle‑hardened and could compete at this level despite quick turnarounds."

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