Trial victor bears resemblance to Arc bet, yet overlook those longshots at 20-1 and 33-1
In the world of horse racing, the upcoming Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe next month is creating a stir. One of the horses making waves is Byzantine Dream, trained by Tomoyasu Sakaguchi.
Byzantine Dream, a horse that won the 1m7f Red Sea Turf at Riyadh in February, has seen its odds for the Arc halved from 25-1 to 12-1. This significant shift in odds reflects the growing confidence in the horse's abilities.
The horse's impressive form was on display in the Prix Foy, a race that injected life into a largely tepid and dormant ante-post market for the Arc. Byzantine Dream's performance in the race was considered hard to criticize, with the horse finishing second, just behind Sosie, who was third in last year's Arc. Los Angeles, another horse that was fourth in last year's Arc, also competed in the Prix Foy, finishing in fourth place.
Byzantine Dream's strong staying performance in the Prix Foy has raised expectations for its performance in the Arc. The horse is expected to relish a hot pace, a factor that could potentially work in its favour.
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With the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe fast approaching, the focus is on the horses and their trainers. Byzantine Dream, with its impressive form and promising odds, is certainly a horse to watch. Whether it will claim the prestigious title remains to be seen, but one thing is certain - the race promises to be an exciting spectacle.
