Tamfana firmly on course for Arc day target

The Prix de l’Opera at ParisLongchamp in October is next on the agenda for David Menuisier’s talented filly Tamfana.

Never out of the money in seven highly competitive contests last term, the Soldier Hollow bay enjoyed a three-year-old campaign that included Group One victory in the Sun Chariot Stakes having gone close multiple times at the same level.

She returned to action at four this term with a smart run behind Dancing Gemini in the bet365 Mile, but was out of luck in the Lockinge to come home seventh of eight runners.

She has since been given a easy few months throughout the height of summer, and now has her eye on a French mission in the 10-furlong Prix de l’Opera on Arc day.

“She’s very well, we’ve given her a bit of a rest since her last run,” said Eamonn O’Connor, founder and chairman of owners Quantum Leap Racing.

“It (Lockinge) didn’t go very well for her, she got knocked about a bit but she is fine.

“We’ve been planning an autumn campaign for her and she’s on track now for the Prix de l’Opera, it’s all systems go and we’re really looking forward to it.”