Friendly Soul wins the Qatar Prix Vermeille at ParisLongchamp

Friendly Soul secured victory in the Group One Qatar Prix Vermeille at ParisLongchamp on September 6, 2026. Ridden by James Doyle, the five-year-old mare led the field for the duration of the one-and-a-half-mile race. The victory marks her second career Group One success, following her win in the Prix de l'Opera at the same venue two years ago. Trainer Thady Gosden noted that the horse faced early pressure throughout the contest but maintained her lead despite a late challenge from Sunly and Pink Panthera. The mare missed the entirety of the previous season due to injury but has returned to competition with three starts this year. Connections are now considering a potential run in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, though plans remain to be finalized.