Daily Weather Forecast for Deauville, August 26, 2025: Stable Weather, Day's Highlights - Handicap de La Manche
Handicap de la Manche: Annabel's Ghost Takes Centre Stage at Deauville
The Deauville racetrack will play host to the Handicap de la Manche on August 26, 2025. This prestigious race, over a marathon distance of 3200 meters, is a test for true stayers and endurance specialists.
The race attracts many professionals and features a field of sixteen horses aged three and older. Among them, André Fabre's Annabel's Ghost stands out as the phenomenon of this race. The four-year-old colt has shown exceptional potential for this endurance test and is the favourite to win.
Annabel's Ghost is entrusted to Cristian Demuro, a jockey known for his prowess in long-distance races. The horse's adaptation to this marathon distance, coupled with its connection with Demuro, makes it a strong contender for victory.
Annabel's Ghost recently defended itself remarkably at Dieppe and has just made an interesting comeback. Its consistent performance and excellent stamina make it a formidable competitor.
Other horses to watch include Lorenzo De Medici, a six-year-old gelding of Adrien Fouassier, who is extremely consistent and approaches this race with serious ambitions. Lorenzo De Medici is a regular horse who has shown impressive performances in the past.
Super Alex, a ten-year-old gelding of Arthur Pean, is very consistent and is looking for his race. He has been a reliable performer in the past and could pose a threat to Annabel's Ghost.
Ventosilla, a five-year-old filly of Christophe Lotoux, is making her first appearance on the Normandy turf and is favoured by the longer distance. She benefits from the extra distance and could surprise some of the favourites.
The right-handed Deauville track is the ultimate test for stayers, and the summer conditions, with a temperature of 21°C, overcast skies, and a strong west wind at 19 km/h, are particularly favourable for this marathon.
The 15-runner Handicap Divided remains wide open to surprises over this marathon distance. Woot City, an eight-year-old colt of François Chappet, is the laureate of this race last year and will defend his title. Sapristi, a five-year-old gelding of Nicolas Caullery, has been irreproachable since the beginning of the year and remains competitive in this category.
The race corresponds perfectly to Annabel's Ghost's level of stayer, and it is expected to be a tough battle between the favourite and the other contenders. However, with its exceptional potential and perfect adaptation to this marathon distance, Annabel's Ghost is the absolute base for the Quinté and the sure bet of the day.
The winning tiercé is 3 - Annabel's Ghost, 9 - Super Alex, 14 - Lorenzo De Medici. The double to pay for the round is 3 - Annabel's Ghost / 9 - Super Alex. The 2 out of 4 bet is on 7 - Ventosilla and 11 - Sapristi.
The Handicap de la Manche offers a prize allocation of 50,900 euros, making it an exciting race for both horses and punters alike. With a competitive field and favourable conditions, it promises to be an unforgettable race.
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