Gezora claims Prix de⁤ Diane Longines ‍victory at Chantilly

‍ Updated June 15, 2025

Chantilly, France — Gezora, ridden by Christophe Soumillon, secured⁤ a hard-fought ⁢victory‍ in the ​Prix de Diane longines at Chantilly. The Francis-Henri ⁣Graffard-trained filly demonstrated ‍her staying ​power‌ in the ⁣10-furlong⁤ race, holding off ⁣a late challenge from Bedtime Story.

Bedtime Story,trained by Aidan ‌O’Brien and ridden⁣ by Ryan ​Moore,nearly completed a remarkable ‌comeback from last to first. Shes Perfect,⁤ trained by Charlie ⁤Fellowes, briefly led but faded after racing keenly.

Gezora’s victory follows her win in⁣ the Prix Saint-Alary.Graffard ⁤expressed confidence in the Almanzor⁣ filly’s improving form.

“She ran a nice race at Longchamp,she showed something new to me. She’s improving ​all time and I⁤ saw after the race she ⁢realy ⁢improved again, she was so ‍happy, ⁣so confident‌ in herself,” Graffard⁣ said.

Coral bookmakers introduced Gezora at 14-1 for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. Graffard indicated the race is a possibility,noting Gezora’s‍ preference for soft ‍ground.

Soumillon praised Gezora’s determination. “When they started to quicken‍ in the straight I was following them really easily, I⁣ knew she’d be able to change gear and that’s exactly what she‍ did,”⁢ he said. “She had a great heart and we won it.”

Owner Peter Brant‍ celebrated the victory as a ‌long-held ambition realized. He noted that his White​ Birch ⁣farm ⁢colors had previously been carried by Sistercharlie,⁤ who finished second⁢ in the same ‌race in 2017.

“I think it’s probably one of the three or four races I’ve⁣ dreamt of winning. I think it’s the greatest three-year-old‌ filly race – it’s always stiff competition,” Brant ⁣said.

What’s next

Soumillon suggested the Prix Vermeille as a potential⁣ next target for ⁢Gezora, assessing‍ her ability to handle a mile and a half. A decision on a ⁣Prix de l’Arc de‍ Triomphe bid will be made later.