Pariset Magic, a filly trained by former Godolphin assistant Alexandre Lemaire, will compete in the Debortoli Super Maiden race at Hawkesbury, attracting attention despite her limited race experience. The daughter of Prague is one of several horses cared for by Lemaire, who has a strong background working alongside notable trainers James and Edward Cummings during their time with top horses like Bivouac, Hartnell, and Duais.

Although Pariset Magic has only raced twice—with a third-place finish at a provincial meeting and a distant last at Rosehill behind Tron Bolt—Lemaire remains optimistic about her prospects. He described her initial outing at Gosford as promising and cited the poor track conditions during her second race as a valid reason to overlook that performance. Following a brief spell, the filly has returned in improved condition.

Despite being a two-start maiden, Pariset Magic is among 48 fillies nominated for the $750,000 Group 1 ATC Flight Stakes, scheduled for October 3 at Royal Randwick on Epsom Day. The race covers 1600 meters and is a significant event in the spring carnival. Pariset Magic traces her lineage to Yodells, a foundation mare in the White family bloodlines, known for producing winners such as Brisbane Cup victor Yippyio and Silver Slipper winner Iglesia.

Pariset Magic was originally offered at the 2025 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale through Bhima. According to Lemaire, the filly was purchased by an elderly client who soon fell ill, leading to an attempt to resell her. After an unsuccessful initial resale, the filly remained unsold when the new prospective buyer failed to complete the purchase. Lemaire’s father, Michel—who owns 70 percent of Pariset Magic—then acquired the filly after she returned to the market, with Lemaire retaining the remaining ownership stake.

On the filly’s name, Lemaire explained that it was inspired by an article referencing the Paris soccer team, which appeared on the cover of a magazine in France. The phrase “Paris Est Magic,” meaning “Paris Is Magic,” was adapted to form Pariset Magic, a name approved by Racing NSW after other suggestions were rejected.

With this backdrop, Lemaire is hopeful Pariset Magic can continue her development through the spring racing season, aiming to validate her potential on higher-profile stages.