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R13 – PRIX DE LA REINE BLANCHE LONGINES SOUTENU PAR LES ECHOS WEEK-END – 1100m (a5 1/2f) – TURF – Condition Race – Newcomers – Flat – EUR € 50.000
1. EXPERT ADVICE – Expert Eye newcomer from a good family. Henri-François Devin trains,
Clément Lecoeuvre booked to ride
2. ALKINA – The booking of Cristian Demuro aboard this Mario Baratti-trained daughter of
Almanzor catches the eye. Watch
3. MONTEILLE – Pascal Bary-trained Cable Bay debutante out of a Group-placed mare.
Christophe Soumillon rides, so must be respected
4. NEEDLEPOINT – Blue Point debutante trained by Amy Murphy and to be ridden by Tom
Marquand. Not taken lightly
5. SALVA MEA – Well-bred Andre Fabre-trained Wootton Bassett debutante to be ridden by
Bauyrzhan Murzabayev. One to note
6. RECONNECT – Prince Of Lir filly to be ridden by Simon Planque for trainer Florian Guyader. Is
the likely outsider in this field
7. ONE MISTRESS – Well-related Lode De Vega filly, fetched €200,000 at last month’s Breeze
Up sale and is a full sister to a Group I placed performer. Follow
Summary : ONE MISTRESS (7) was acquired for €200,000 at the Breeze Up sales last month
and is likely to feature prominently in this opening event for unraced two-year-old fillies. Fabrice
Chappet’s charge will, however, be tested by Andre Fabre’s runner SALVA MEA (5), EXPERT
ADVICE (1) who represents the in-form stable of Henri-François Devin, and MONTEILLE (3) who
will be ridden by Christophe Soumillon for trainer Pascal Bary.
SELECTIONS
ONE MISTRESS (7) – SALVA MEA (5) – EXPERT ADVICE (1) – MONTEILLE (3)
R14 – PRIX DU BOIS LONGINES – FONDS EUROPEEN DE L’ELEVAGE – 1200m (a6f) – TURF – Group 3 – Group – Flat – EUR € 80.000
1. ZORKEN – Undefeated in two starts and recently got the better of useful Balsam. Has the
credential to fight for victory
2. DUBAI HILLS – Runner-up on debut at Chantilly but was slightly disappointing (4th) at
Goodwood last time. Needs to raise his game
3. BALON D’OR – Has shown above-average ability in each of his three British outings, so
warrants respect in his first start on French soil
4. ROYAL MYLEA – Winner over this distance on debut in Italy but this a far deeper contest so
requires a lot more of her. Others preferred
5. LES PAVOTS – Winner on debut before finishing 2nd to Balsam over 1000m at Vichy recently.
Should have a role to play back over 1200m.
6. ANTIFONA – Open to any amount of improvement after winning on debut at Le Mans over
1100m. Dangerous to dismiss
7. RAMATUELLE – Backed up her promising debut win with a good 2nd behind an exciting and
unbeaten prospect last time. Will be a factor
8. DANCE SIOUX – Finished 3rd on debut over this trip and won her next start over 1000m before
dislodging the rider last time. Keep safe
9. GOTTA SKEDADDLE – Rewarded for her consistency with a maiden victory last time in her
first start over 1200m. Will need to improve to get a look in
10. ZIGGY’S DREAM – Did not go unnoticed when finishing 6th at Naas (Ireland) in a Group III
contest last time. Cannot be discounted
Summary : Competitive two-year-old Group III. RAMATUELLE (7) impressed when winning on
debut then lost nothing in defeat when finishing 2nd to an exciting/unbeaten colt last time and, on
the strength of that form, is taken to bounce back to winning ways. ZORKEN (1) confirmed the
promise of his debut victory by following up at ParisLongchamp and is likely to fight for victory, as
is promising LES PAVOTS (5) who was 2nd in a Listed race having made a winning introduction.
DANCE SIOUX (8) as well as British raiders BALON D’OR (3) and ZIGGY’S DREAM (10)
complete the shortlist. Good race!
SELECTIONS
RAMATUELLE (7) – ZORKEN (1) – LES PAVOTS (5) – DANCE SIOUX (8)
R15 – QATAR DERBY DES PUR-SANG ARABES DE 4 ANS – 2000m (a1 1/4m) – TURF – – Flat – EUR € 150.000
1. AL GHADEER – Winner of his last three starts and is two from two over this distance. Looks
the most likely winner
2. HAKA DU SOLEIL – Improving last-start winner at La Teste where he had MADRASSA (6) and
NAHIM (7) behind him. Can make his presence felt
3. RB KINGMAKER – Begins on French soil having already shown above-average means in Abu
Dhabi. Not taken lightly
4. AL RIFFAA – Consistent colt with solid form references, including a 3rd at Group I level
recently. Will be a factor
5. SKA DE L’AIGLE – Has done well when not disqualified but is yet to win a race, so has no
more than a place chance
6. MADRASSA – Runner-up to HAKA DU SOLEIL (2) last time and, on that form, could get into
the picture. Has claims
7. NAHIM – Has a bit to find on both HAKA DU SOLEIL (2) and MADRASSA (6) having finished
behind those rivals last time. Outsider
8. MEZOWN – Won 2 of her first 3 starts and finished 2nd, ahead of AL DOHA (9), in a Group I
last year. Absent since September but is one to note
9. AL DOHA – Built on an encouraging 2nd in her first start of the year to win last time. Should
have more to come
Summary : With five of the nine runners, François Rohaut ought to dominate this Group I event
for Arabian horses, with improving AL GHADEER (1) likely to prove popular in the market and
capable of landing the spoils after an impressive comeback win. Thomas Fourcy has RB
KINGMAKER (3) in good form and his charge may spoil the party in his first start on French soil.
Rohaut’s AL RIFFAA (4), who finished 3rd here recently, and stablemate HAKA DU SOLEIL (2), a
winner at La Teste last time, could have roles to play. AL DOHA (9) and MADRASSA (6) are
consistent and can also get into the picture.
SELECTIONS
AL GHADEER (1) – RB KINGMAKER (3) – AL RIFFAA (4) – HAKA DU SOLEIL (2)
R16 – PRIX DU LYS LONGINES – 2400m (a1 1/2m) – TURF – Group 3 – Group – Flat – EUR € 80.000
1. DON DIEGO DE VEGA – Was 3rd in a Listed race won by Group I winner Ace Impact and can
turn the tables on MANIATIC (6) with this distance likely to suit
2. DEVIL IN THE SKY – Has improved with each start and followed his win on the PSF with
another victory in his first start on turf. Dark horse
3. CATCH THE STARS – Unbeaten Zelzal colt open to any amount of improvement. Drops back
in trip but is dangerous to dismiss
4. ST JAMES PARK – Consistent last-start winner who, although better on a soft track, is capable
of staking a claim here. Warrants respect
5. RUBIS VENDOME – Has finished 5th at Group III level this year and was 2nd in a Group II last
time. Could get a look in
6. MANIATIC – Runner-up to Prix du Jockey Club winner Ace Impact in a Listed race last time
and ought to give this a good go. Big runner
7. SILAWI – Not disgraced when 5th in the Group III Prix Hocquart last time but is probably better
than that, so should make his presence felt
Summary : DON DIEGO DE VEGA (1) was an unlucky 3rd in the Listed Prix de Suresnes, won
by phenomenal Ace Impact, but could make amends in this Group III contest and is taken to turn
the tables on MANIATIC (6) who finished 2nd that day and is likely to be in the firing line again.
SILAWI (7) is better than his last start suggests and capable of making his presence felt too,
along with last-start winner ST JAMES PARK (4). Unbeaten CATCH THE STARS (3) cannot be
discounted either.
SELECTIONS
DON DIEGO DE VEGA (1) – MANIATIC (6) – SILAWI (7) – ST JAMES PARK (4)
R17 – PRIX DE DIANE LONGINES – 2100m (a1 5/16m) – TURF – Group 1 – Group – Flat – EUR € 1.000.000
1. NOVAKAI – Runner-up in the Group I Fillies’ Mile and found only Soul Sister (subsequent
Epsom Oaks winner) too good on her reappearance at York. Dark horse
2. JANNAH ROSE – Brilliant winner of each of her three races, including the Group I Prix SaintAlary over 2000m when beating ELUSIVE PRINCESS (8). The one to beat
3. PENSEE DU JOUR – Undefeated in three outings and has left a good impression each time.
Drawn wide here but likely to make a bold bid from the front
4. KHAHIRA – Went through claiming races last season but has taken a step forward this spring.
Finished 3rd and 4th in Listed races recently but needs to do more here
5. LINDY – Undefeated last year and was only beaten by BLUE ROSE CEN (14) in the Prix de la
Grotte and the Poule d’Essai des Pouliches. Could improve for the step up in distance
6. TASMANIA – Has not experienced defeat in her two outings this year but will need to produce
a career-best to be competitive at this level of competition. Outsider
7. RUNNING LION – Impressive winner of the Pretty Polly Stakes, she was declared a non-runner
in the Epsom Oaks after playing up in the stalls. Serious contender here
8. ELUSIVE PRINCESS – Finished 2nd in the Prix Saint-Alary behind JANNAH ROSE (2). Gets
along well with Mickaël Barzalona and ought to make her presence felt
9. NEVER ENDING STORY – Finished 3rd and 5th in her two French outings but has a bit to find
on BLUE ROSE CEN (14). On paper, it seems barred from victory but a place remains within
reach
10. CAROLINE STREET – No Nay Never filly who has two wins and a 2nd from five starts. Won a
2000m Group III at Naas on her reappearance but will need to raise her game to have a say here
11. LEFT SEA – Frankel filly out of Left Hand (runner-up in 2016), she was a winner at
ParisLongchamp just last week. Was disappointing in her only outing at Group I level so has it all
to do
12. LADY EWELINA – Undefeated filly, won her debut in Poland before confirming in Germany,
winning two races including a Group III. Must raise her game
13. ROMINA POWER – Opened her account by winning a Listed race in Germany but has a lot
more to do in this far deeper race. Will be a big outsider
14. BLUE ROSE CEN – Undefeated this year and has, in fact, won her last four starts including
two Group I races (Prix Marcel Boussac and Poule d’Essai des Pouliches). The 2100m is her only
doubt
15. WISE GIRL – Won her maiden from start to finish recently but has been thrown into the deep
end at this level. Can be ruled out
Summary : A quality renewal of the Group I Prix de Diane which could go the way of unbeaten
JANNAH ROSE (2) who was a stylish winner of the Prix Saint-Alary over 2000m. John & Thady
Gosden, who won this race last year, can fight for victory with RUNNING LION (7) who ought to
be competitive on the form of her win in the Pretty Polly Stakes at Newmarket. Already a winner
of two Group I races, BLUE ROSE CEN (14) is likely to play a leading role if proving she is as
effective over this distance. Unbeaten PENSEE DU JOUR (3) fits a similar profile, so also
warrants respect. Supplemented to participate in this event, ELUSIVE PRINCESS (8) can use her
sharp burst of speed to play a role in the finish too. Others to consider are NOVAKAI (1), who
was beaten by the Epsom Oaks winner last time and LINDY (5), runner-up second in the Poule
d’Essai des Pouliches, as well as NEVER ENDING STORY (9).
SELECTIONS
JANNAH ROSE (2) – RUNNING LION (7) – BLUE ROSE CEN (14) – PENSEE DU JOUR (3)
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