#Poly Grandchamp

Poly Grandchamp is something of a fixture at Auteuil, running with great credit in most of the Graded races over fences at the track through the last three seasons and more. But a record of one win from his last 16 starts meant he was well down the preferences of pari-mutuel punters in a high-quality line-up of France's best chasers that lacked…

Moved to tears: Isabel Pacault (right) and Davy Russell during the Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris presentation which followed Carriacou's win at Auteuil The Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris picture should become clearer on Saturday afternoon as last year's hero Carriacou bids to cement his claims for a repeat bid in the Prix Murat, an important trial for…