Middleham Park aiming to lift the roof off Longchamp again with Shouldvebeenaring

The Platinum Queen (far side): leading sprinter makes her first start for new connections

The Platinum Queen (right) sparked wild scenes of celebration by winning the Prix de l'Abbaye at Longchamp last yearCredit: Alan Crowhurst (Getty Images)

Watch out Longchamp! Middleham Park Racing have another Group 1 target in their sights and could be set to turn the hallowed Parisian winner's enclosure into a football terrace once again.

Syndicate members' chants and wild celebrations were a striking feature of Arc day last year, when The Platinum Queen won the Prix de l'Abbaye in their familiar blue and orange colours under Hollie Doyle.

And they are aiming to return to the French capital 12 months on with Sprint Cup runner-up Shouldvebeenaring set to be supplemented for the Prix de la Foret on Sunday.

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David CarrReporter

Published on 26 September 2023inPrix de l'Arc de Triomphe

Last updated 17:29, 26 September 2023

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