Green Empress Wins Prix Marcel Boussac

Green Empress delivered a narrow victory in the Prix Marcel Boussac, the opening race at ParisLongchamp on Arc day, giving trainer Joseph O'Brien another major success in what has been a stellar year for the yard. The filly, who has only been beaten by Sun Goddess all season, impressed with her progressive form and strong pedigree as a daughter of Saxon Warrior out of a Sea The Stars mare. O'Brien expressed optimism about her future, describing her as a miler with potential to go 10 furlongs at some stage. freshyourfeel.org

Meanwhile, odds for the main Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe event show Folsom Blues as the favorite at 11/10, followed by Avec Toi at 3/1, with other contenders including Amusingly at 6/1 and Mans Best Friend at 15/2.