George And Co Ready To Roll For O'Brien

Aidan O'Brien expects big things from his trio in the Prix du Moulin at Longchamp on Sunday.

The Ballydoyle maestro saddles George Washington, Archipenko and Astronomer Royal in what looks a hot renewal of the Group One in France.

O'Brien said: 'They are all in good form. Archipenko ran a good race in the Sussex to finish fifth.

'Astronomer Royal was a little bit off when he came back from Chantilly the last time so we gave him a break and he has freshened up well and is in good shape.

'George is also in good shape. He had a break after Sandown (when third in the Coral-Eclipse) but is in good form now and is ready to run again.

'Longchamp can be tricky sometimes if there is no pace or if someone in front steadies it.

'If Frankie (Dettori) got to the front on Ramonti and started pulling him up then it could turn into a seven-furlong race.

'That is why we put in Archipenko so if no-ones goes on, then he can and we will hopefully get a nicely-run mile.

'Astronomer Royal and George will both come on for the run as they have had breaks but I am hoping they all run well.'

Ramonti has served Godolphin handsomely this term and bids for a third consecutive Group One triumph.

Trainer Saeed bin Suroor said of the Queen Anne and Sussex Stakes hero: 'Ramonti is in good form with himself and has done really well since his last win.

'There are some very good horses in the French race so it will be a tough challenge but he is a dual Group One winner this year and has the class to win.

'He is fresh and ready for action so we are looking to see a good run from him,' the trainer told www.godolphin.com

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