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R1 – PRIX KASHMIR II – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Condition Race – Newcomers – Flat – EUR € 27.000
1. VARIYNI – Francis-Henri Graffard-trained Kodiac gelding out of a Listed-placed mare. Must keep
safe
2. QUEST FOR LOVE – Bought for €22,000 as a yearling, this half-brother of Hello My Love will be
ridden by Théo Bachelot
3. INTRIGUATOR – Seabhac newcomer trained and to be ridden by Nicolas Guilbert. One to note
on debut
4. BIG STAR – Al Wukair newcomer trained by Fabrice Vermeulen and to be ridden by Clément
Lecoeuvre
5. MAGIC LORD – Sascha Smrczek-trained Areion gelding to be ridden on debut by Bauyrzhan
Murzabayev
6. NOTABILITY – Francis-Henri Graffard-trained No Nay Never gelding to be ridden on debut by
Mickaël Barzalona
7. MUNROH – Does not have classic entries but is closely related to champion and current sire
Intello, so will have legitimate ambitions
Summary : Well-related MUNROH (7) will be all the rage in this newcomers’ race as the halfbrother to champion Intello. Both VARIYNI (1) and NOTABILITY (6) also make plenty of appeal on
paper and are likely to run forward races on debut. QUEST FOR LOVE (2) can get involved in the
fight too.
SELECTIONS
MUNROH (7) – VARIYNI (1) – NOTABILITY (6) – QUEST FOR LOVE (2)
R2 – PRIX PRALINE – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Condition Race – Newcomers – Flat – EUR € 27.000
1. ANDRASTE – Well-related filly, this half-sister to The Revenant has a first role to play on debut.
Include
2. CELERES – Gleneagles newcomer to be ridden by Christophe Soumillon for Pascal Bary. One
to note
3. TAMINA – Harry Angel debutante to be ridden by Alexis Pouchin for trainers Carlos & Yann
Lerner. One to note
4. L’HERMITIERE – David Smaga-trained Shalaa debutante to be ridden by Théo Bachelot. Can
have a say here
5. PROPHETIE – Well-related half-sister to three-time Group I winner Persian King. Will be of keen
interest here
6. TOUQUES – Le Havre debutante to be ridden by Hugo Lebouc for trainer Thierry Poché. Keep
an eye
7. RUE ROSSINI – Maxime Guyon rides this Siyouni newcomer for Henri-Alex Pantall. Has claims
on debut
8. MAGYAR DANCE – Al Wukair filly to be ridden on debut by Augustin Madamet for trainer Laura
Vanska
9. ARISTOCRAZY – Gavin Hernon-trained daughter of Kingman on debut with Gérald Mossé
booked to ride
10. TZARINSKA – Highly regarded Jean-Claude Rouget-trained Saxon Warrior debutante. Must
be kept safe
11. EUBOA – Soldier Hollow debutante trained by Markus Münch. Jockey Marie Vélon takes off
1,5kg
12. GOLD CURTAIN – Nicolas Caullery-trained daughter of Intello to be ridden on debut by Dorian
Provost. Watch
Summary : Trained by André Fabre, like her half-brother Persian King, PROPHETIE (5) will be all
the rage in this race for debutantes. She will have to be wary of ANDRASTE (1), also a well-bred
filly, and Jean-Claude Rouget’s charge TZARINSKA (10) are likely to join the fight for victory, while
the Pascal Bary-trained and Christophe Soumillon-ridden CELERES (2) can also have a say.
SELECTIONS
PROPHETIE (5) – ANDRASTE (1) – TZARINSKA (10) – CELERES (2)
R3 – PRIX LA TROIENNE – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Condition Race – Class 2 – Flat – EUR € 28.000
1. ELOUNDA QUEEN – Caught the eye when 3rd on her reappearance and would have improved
since. Should have more to offer
2. WILD PANSY – Runner-up on debut at Chantilly before winning easily at Lyon-Parilly last time.
Will have more to offer, so best kept safe
3. MISS CANTIK – Highly regarded debut winner at this course and is open to any amount of
improvement now. Respected
4. KARELIA – Runner-up on her reappearance recently and open to further progress, Will need to
improve to have a say in this grade/company
5. PANTERA NERA – Won over 1400m at Compiege before the winter break and was unplaced
on her return over this trip. Watch for now
6. EXCELLENT TRUTH – Winner of her last start but will need to raise her game again to be
competitive here. Place chance only
7. GAIN IT – Successful as a juvenile and a creditable 6th in a Listed race last time. Should be
competitive on these terms
Summary : ELOUNDA QUEEN (1) caught the eye when 3rd on her return at PairsLongchamp
following a 6-month absence and ought to have come on since, so can return to winning ways here
with improved fitness on her side. GAIN IT (7) is the joint top-rated runner in the field, along with
the selection, and is likely to fare better under these conditions, so could pose a threat. Improving
last-start winner WILD PANSY (2) and debut scorer MISS CANTIK (3) are also capable of having
a say. Good race!
SELECTIONS
ELOUNDA QUEEN (1) – GAIN IT (7) – WILD PANSY (2) – MISS CANTIK (3)
R4 – PRIX RESCOUSSE – 2400m (a1 1/2m) – TURF – Condition Race – Class 2 – Flat – EUR € 28.000
1. SHEMBALA – Improving last-start winner endowed with staying power. WOn over 2600m at
Fontainebleau last time and should have a say again
2. DSCHINGIS GRACE – Finished 2nd in consecutive starts before winning last time out. Capable
of having a say here
3. TOLGANAI – Unexposed and progressive filly who ought to make further improvement stepping
up in trip. Chief threat
4. SOLAIRE – Has more experience than most but needs to improve to play a role in this
grade/company. Place chance at best
5. ISIS D’INOR – Has looked distinctly ordinary for some time now, her so chances are limited even
at this level
6. ROMANTIC SCENE – Confirmed the promise of her debut 3rd by winning last time out and
should have more to give. Keep safe
7. CALA MOLI – Nothing noteworthy to her name for a considerable period, so can be ruled out.
Overlook
8. HIGGLE – Did not go unnoticed when 6th on a Groupo III last time and should fare better in these
calmer waters. One to beat
Summary : Well-bred HIGGLE (8) left an excellent impression when winning her second start,
having finished 2nd on debut, and was not disgraced when 6th in a Group III last time, so is given
the nod to here ahead of TOLGANAI (3 ) and SHEMBALA (1) who have both the form and
experience to mount a serious challenge. Last-start winner ROMANTIC SCENE (6) appeals most
of the remainder.
SELECTIONS
HIGGLE (8) – TOLGANAI (3) – SHEMBALA (1) – ROMANTIC SCENE (6)
R5 – PRIX DE CHAVILLE – 2400m (a1 1/2m) – TURF – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 23.000
1. ST PANTALEON – On Out of sorts but, on his best form, he ought to shine at his first attempt
over such a long distance. High on the shortlist
2. DSCHINGIS MASTER – Improving last-start winner who could get into the picture with further
progress. Not written off here
3. COLADA FIRST – Not far off the mark over 1800m and 2000m last time having won over 2350m
previously. This extended trip may suit suit
4. SAVIGO – Nothing noteworthy to his name for a considerable period now so can be ruled out.
Overlook
5. WARELIA – Has improved with each outing and won a claiming race over 2500m at Nancy last
time. Could have more to give
6. DEAU COEUR – Unreliable filly but remains capable of staking a claim in a race of this nature.
Dark horse
7. LADIVA – Familiar foe of WE CAN FLY (9) sh should have a good role to play here. Has both
the form and experience to have a say
8. SPIRIT CUTTER – Has been struggling for form and consistency for some time now. Unlikely to
trouble the judge
9. WE CAN FLY – Runner-up last time and finished ahead of LADIVA (7). Has the form credentials
to play a leading role
Summary : ST PANTALEON (1) is the top-rated and best-handicapped runner in the race but must
reassure after a couple of indifferent performances. He could, however, be worth a chance here
and is preferred ahead of WE CAN FLY (9) and LADIVA (7), who is entrusted for the first time to
Mickaël Barzalona. COLADA FIRST (3) has claims at this level too.
SELECTIONS
ST PANTALEON (1) – WE CAN FLY (9) – LADIVA (7) – COLADA FIRST (3)
R6 – PRIX WIZZ KID – 1200m (a6f) – TURF – Condition Race – Class 2 – Flat – EUR € 27.000
1. ANTHARIS – Inconsistent but seldom finishes far off the mark. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule
out here
2. CENTENARIO – Usually consistent and a creditable t6th on his return. Could have more to give
with improved fitness on his side
3. SIMPLY STRIKING – Unreliable sort but is quite capable of staking a claim in a race of this
nature. Dark horse
4. LIVE – Made his reappearance in a Listed race and would have improved since. Will have more
to offer here
5. SIAM PARAGON – Top-rated and best-handicapped runner in the race, this Listed winner was
and excellent 4th in his last start. One to beat
6. KILOECHO – Well-beaten 8th when finishing behind SIAM PARAGON (5) last time. Would have
come on since so could get closer
7. SIYOUANGEL – Consistent filly with solid form references but is likely to need this run in her first
outing of the year. Watch for now
Summary : SIAM PARAGON (5) finished 4th in his second start of the year in a Class 1 contest at
ParisLongchamp last time so ought to fight for victory here, having already won at Saint-Cloud.
Usually a formidable force in these speed events, Henri-Alex Pantall’s runner LIVE (4), who ran in
a stronger race on his reappearance, warrants the utmost respect. CENTENARIO (2) is competitive
at this level and ought to make his presence felt at this level, along with KILOECHO (6).
SELECTIONS
SIAM PARAGON (5) – LIVE (4) – CENTENARIO (2) – KILOECHO (6)
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