Jim Crowley: “I wouldn’t swap Enbihaar for anything”

My Saturday rides

I’m flying over to Paris on Friday night, so will have a relaxing morning in Paris before heading to the track.

15.25 Longchamp – Enbihaar

She just keeps getting better and better with every run. We are a little unsure about the ground. She has never run on soft ground and she’s a good moving filly. That’s the one question mark about her chance.

It’s a small enough field, and the pace should be good. She’s a straightforward mare to ride, and if there isn’t enough pace she can go on and make it. We know she stays well.

There are some decent fillies lining up against her, like Musis Amica who was second to Star Catcher last time out.

There’s also an Oaks winner that we’re giving plenty of weight to in Anapurna.

However, I wouldn’t swap her for anything in the field. She worked beautifully last week and is in tip-top form. I’m very hopeful she’ll win.

16.00 Longchamp – Dashing Willoughby

This horse has been a star for his owners already. It looked like the ground was a little bit quick for him at Doncaster last time in the St Leger, and he clearly loves a bit of cut in the ground.

It was soft when he won the Queens Vase and he stays really well, and this doesn’t look a strong contest, so I think he’ll run a big race. He’s got a great chance and I’m really looking forward to riding him.

16.35 Longchamp – Cleonte

Dee Ex Bee will be a tough nut to crack in this race clearly, but my horse Cleonte stays really well as he proved at Royal Ascot when he won the Queen Alexandra.

He’s been in really good form, ran a nice second in the Doncaster Cup and he could go well at a price.

Jim