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R1 – PRIX D’ARGENTEUIL – 2100m (a1 5/16m) – TURF – Condition Race – Class 1 – Flat – EUR € 38.000
1. FELLOW – Consistent last-start winner with solid form references. Should have a role to play
again
2. PRETTY TIGER – Consistent for the most part and is open to improvement after a much-needed
comeback run. Can get into the picture
3. CENTRICAL – Resumed winning ways when beating several of these rivals on his reappearance
and is well placed to follow up. One to beat
4. MACHETE – Lightly raced colt who won over 1800m at Chantilly last time out. Has claims again
despite a 1,5kg penalty
5. PRINCE DE MONTFORT – Unplaced on his reappearance but did not go unnoticed in a stronger
race that day. Has shown enough to be competitive here
6. OLAWAY – Consistent performer over hurdles and probably most effective in this category.
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Summary : CENTRICAL (3) beat several of these rivals when making a winning comeback and is
likely to confirm his superiority with improved fitness on his side. Improving last-start winner
FELLOW (1) ought to make his presence felt and could fight for victory. PRINCE DE MONTFORT
(5) did not go unnoticed on his return to action and could improve to stake a claim, while PRETTY
TIGER (2) also has what it takes to get into the picture.
SELECTIONS
CENTRICAL (3) – FELLOW (1) – PRINCE DE MONTFORT (5) – PRETTY TIGER (2)
R2 – PRIX DE SAINT-GEORGES – 1000m (a5f) – TURF – Group 3 – Group – Flat – EUR € 80.000
1. TUDO BEM – Well-performed veteran with consistent sprint form. Unplaced in both starts this
year but could do better
2. FORZA CAPITANO – Unreliable sort but is quite capable of getting a look in here in a race of
this nature. Dark horse
3. ISMAEL PAINT – Most effective at a lower level and looks outclassed here, so is best watched
for now. Others preferred
4. BROSTAIGH – Unplaced at Group I level in November and has been absent since. Consistent
for the most part and has solid form references
5. WHITE LAVENDER – Finished 3rd in a Group I contest over this course and distance last year.
Will be hard to beat on that form
6. VICIOUS HARRY – Has been ultra-consistent since winning on debut and was a good 3rd on
his reappearance at Chantilly last month. Can have a say
7. PERDIKA – Consistent filly with recent race fitness and solid form credentials to her name. Will
have a role to play
Summary : Runner-up in last year’s Group I Prix de l’Abbaye over this course and distance, WHITE
LAVENDER (5) will be hard to beat if reproducing that level of form. Irish raider BROSTAIGH (4)
and UK-based PERDIKA (7) have the means to be competitive too. VICIOUS HARRY (6) is
consistent and ought to have tightened up after a comeback 3rd, so has what it takes to get into
the mix.
SELECTIONS
WHITE LAVENDER (5) – BROSTAIGH (4) – PERDIKA (7) – VICIOUS HARRY (6)
R3 – THE PRESIDENT OF THE UAE CUP – COUPE D’EUROPE DES CHEVAUX ARABES – 2000m (a1 1/4m) – TURF – – Flat – EUR € 100.000
1. CH’EZZA – Quality sort who lost his unbeaten record when 2nd behind a Group I winner last
time. Has the means to be competitive
2. AL FAISAL – Consistent for the most part but seldom wins his races so has more of a place
chance than a winning one
3. EDALBAR – Consistent type with solid form references and a winner last time out on his
reappearance. Can have a say
4. IVAN DE FAUST – Lightly raced sort who won on the PSF and needs to improve to have a say
here a say here. Place chance
5. HAN RASTABAN – Consistent sort with solid form references. Finished 3rd on his reappearance
and should have more to offer
6. PICASSO T – Last-start scorer at Waregem but seldom wins races and has more of a place
chance than a winning one
7. ABBES – The class horse of the field and already a winner at the highest level. Will be difficult
to beat
8. RISKA LOTOISE – Has been struggling for form and consistency for some time now so is unlikely
to trouble the judge
9. AL RIFFAA – Progressive colt who should have a role to play here if making further improvement.
Warrants respect
10. PAPILLION T – Unreliable sort who has no more than a minor role to play here. Place chance
at best. Others preferred
Summary : ABBES (7) has already won two Group I races in Doha this year and looks likely to
add to his tally in this European Cup for Arabian Horses. To do that, though, he will need to thwart
the challenge of CH’EZZA (1), who is more than capable of fighting for victory on his reappearance
following a profitable 2022. Progressive EDALBAR (3) and Oisin Murphy’s mount AL RIFFAA (9),
could have a role to play too. HAN RASTABAN (5) and PICASSO T (6) complete the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
ABBES (7) – CH’EZZA (1) – EDALBAR (3) – AL RIFFAA (9)
R4 – PRIX DU PANTHEON – 2500m (a1 9/16m) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Class 2 – Flat – EUR € 53.000
1. ABONDANT – Pleasant winner at Saint-Cloud on the day of his return 3rd in a Quinté+ last time.
Should play a leading role here
2. STALLONE – Supplemented to participate in this event after finishing unplaced over an
inadequate trip last time. Capable of better
3. LOUVAGNY – Not disgraced when 7th in a Quinte+ on his reappearance and can get into the
picture with improved fitness on his side. Dark horse
4. JOEY UP – Yet to prove himself at this level but will, nevertheless, appreciate conditions here
and his form is certain. Place chance
5. UTAMARO – Can pride himself on never finishing out of the top five in six Quinté+ races. Fitter
for a recent comeback and could have a role to play
6. LA FILLE DU SUD – Runner-up in the Prix Benjamin Boutin and likely to be suited by the
conditions. Cannot be discounted
7. THUNDERSPEED – Has disappointed after attracting betting support in his first three outings of
the year. Caught the eye last time and Maxime Guyon renews his confidence in him, so watch out
8. MATAURI GOLD – Last-start winner when returning after the winter break. Has a lot more to do
in this grade/company
9. BERKANE – Disappointing last season but in full possession of his means and was game in
defeat when beaten by in-form Quinté+ runner Belgian Prince. Warrants respect
10. TAURAN SHAMAN – Consistent over the winter but somewhat disappointing in his last two
outings. Theoretically competitive but deep ground might put it off. Doubts.
11. SANTURIN – Runner-up last time out and has already won on sticky ground. Needs to improve
to feature but not incapable of doing so
12. FLATTEN THE CURVE – Consistent last-start winner with solid form credentials. Up 11kg since
the beginning of the year following his two wins in handicaps, has claims again
13. MYKISS – A son of Makfi who will enjoy the strenuous track. Unplaced in both outings this year
so will need to reaffirm
14. ALJANAH – Finished 3rd in her own sex on her reappearance and ought to have come on
since. One possibility among many others
15. SITUMELEDEMANDAIS – Has never managed to do better than 8th in six Quinté+ outings
and, to make matters worse, his best performances were recorded on good ground or PSF
Summary : ABUNDANT (1) has been in good form this year and was beaten by only two quality
sorts last time, so this looks well within his reach despite a wide draw. THUNDERSPEED (7) has
been out of sorts recently but he did catch the eye last time and could pose a threat if building on
that improvement. FLATTEN THE CURVE (12) and BERKANE (9) are both in good form and likely
to make their presence felt again, with the latter benefitting from the mastery of Christophe
Soumillon in the irons. LA FILLE DU SUD (6) is also capable of playing a role along with
LOUVAGNY (3), who will benefit greatly from a rain-softened track.UTAMARO (5) and SANTURIN
(11) complete the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
ABONDANT (1) – THUNDERSPEED (7) – FLATTEN THE CURVE (12) – BERKANE (9)
R5 – EMIRATES POULE D’ESSAI DES POULAINS – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Group 1 – Group – Flat – EUR € 650.000
1. BREIZH SKY – Consistent for the most part and has solid form references. Fitter for a comeback
run and has a place chance
2. MARHABA YA SANAFI – Talented colt with a progressive profile. Runner-up in his last start and
capable of playing a role here
3. VALIMI – Bounced back to winning ways last time and should have a role to play if making further
progress. Respected
4. KENDLY – Progressive colt who has won 2 of his 3 starts this year. Has legitimate ambitions.
5. KNIGHT – Only 7th on his return to action so will needs to improve to have a say in this grade
company. Others preferred
6. AMERICAN FLAG – Exciting prospect, unbeaten this year and likely to make a bold winning.
One to beat in this prestigious Group I
7. GOOD GUESS – Made a winning comeback in Group Prix Djebel and should have more to offer
with that run under the belt. Has claims
8. ISAAC SHELBY – Dominated Charyn, winner of the Critérium de Maisons-Laffitte (Group II),
when winning on his reappearance. Include
9. HANS ANDERSEN – Ballydoyle representative with solid form references. Made a winning
comeback and ought to be competitive here
10. KUBRICK – Smart sort who was 4th on his reappearance. Has a bit to find on ratings but could
get a look in
Summary : AMERICAN FLAG (6) has been impressive since the beginning of the year and takes
part in his first Group I with the highest ambitions. He is likely to fight for victory with ISAAC SHELBY
(8), who outclassed his opposition in a Group III on his reappearance. VALIMI (3) set the record
straight last time and ought to make his presence felt here. KENDLY (4) could successfully move
up in category along with HANS ANDERSEN (9) who will also logically attract support.
SELECTIONS
AMERICAN FLAG (6) – ISAAC SHELBY (8) – VALIMI (3) – KENDLY (4)
R6 – EMIRATES POULE D’ESSAI DES POULICHES – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Group 1 – Group – Flat – EUR € 550.000
1. SWINGALONG – Consistent filly with solid form references and has the means to play a role
here. Chance
2. FANCY ME – Only 7th on her return to action and looks up against it here. Improvement needed
3. SAUTERNE – Brilliantly imposed herself against the males last time and in similar form should
be competitive here. Respected
4. LINDY – Caught the eye last time and seems capable of taking her revenge on BLUE ROSE
CEN (10). Include
5. QUICKSTEP – Finished 4th in the Group III Prix Imprudence on her comeback and won last time
out. Can have a say
6. SHOWAY – Improving last-start winner who will need a big step forward to be competitive in this
grade/company. Outsider
7. NEVER ENDING STORY – Finished 3rd behind BLUE ROSE CEN (10) in the Group I Critérium
des Pouliches last season. Has claims
8. RITOURNELLE – Runner-up on her reappearance and is likely to improve with that run under
the belt. Could play a minor role
9. KELINA – Disappointed as favourite in the Group I Prix Marcel Boussac and ran with merit on
her return to competition. Place chance
10. BLUE ROSE CEN – Winner of the Group I Prix Marcel Boussac and holds the best titles. Will
be right in the firing line
Summary : LINDY (4) performed well on her reappearance in the Group III Prix de la Grotte and
made up good ground on BLUE ROSE CEN (10), who had led at her own pace – revenge is on the
card. SAUTERNE (3) lines up in this Group I in full possession of her means and ought to be
competitive after bouncing back to winning ways last time. NEVER ENDING STORY (7) is likely to
have a say after a winning comeback, while SWINGALONG (1) and QUICKSTEP (5) complete the
shortlist.
SELECTIONS
LINDY (4) – BLUE ROSE CEN (10) – SAUTERNE (3) – NEVER ENDING STORY (7)
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