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R1 – PRIX DU CERCLE – PRIX DR. IGNACIO PAVLOVSKY PADRE – 1000m (a5f) – TURF – Condition Race – Listed – Flat – EUR € 52.000
1. COEUR DE PIERRE – Well-performed veteran, winner of this race last year. Concedes weight
to all but has gained momentum and has the means to retain his title
2. TUDO BEM – Proven performer at this level with consistent recent form and sound references,
though is seemingly not as comfortable at Deauville as he is at Chantilly
3. BATWAN – Has rediscovered his form and consistency of late, finishing 2nd last time out. Will
appreciate the sting out of the ground
4. DRISH VENTURE – Lighty raced Irish raider who has been sidelined since 2021 and run his best
races on PSF. Best watched for now
5. FORZA CAPITANO – Retains his zest for racing at the age of 8 and has, for the most part,
performed consistently to a good level. Dark horse
6. ASYMMETRIC – A relatively unexposed colt who returns from a lengthy layoff but has shown
enough quality to warrant respect on his reappearance
7. LESSLEPASSER – In good form and physical condition with sound references in handicaps and
claiming races. Has it all to do in this grade/company
8. LIVE IN THE DREAM – A 1000m specialist who has proven effective when returning from a
break. Arrives in France with serious claims in this Listed race
9. FALEH – Progressive last-start winner who has won twice, finished 2nd twice and 3rd in five
starts this year. More will be required at this level but is open to improvement
10. DREAM PLATINE – Limited four-year-old filly who has shown nothing in two starts to warrant
any consideration here. Easy overlooked
11. ZUDU SPIRIT – The sole three-year-old filly in the race but a consistent sort with solid form
references and she ought to be competitive given these favorable weight terms
Summary : LIVE IN THE DREAM (8) has not been seen since finishing 3rd in the Group II Temple
Stakes in May but has performed well in England when racing fresh after a break, so looks the one
to beat. Mauricio Delcher-Sanchez, who has two strings to his bow here, is capable of fighting for
victory with either ZUDU SPIRIT (11), one of just two fillies in the race, and last year’s winner of
this race COEUR DE PIERRE (1). Runner-up in a 1200m Group III at this course last time,
BATWAN (3) is capable of joining the fight, with talented ASYMMETRIC (6) another to consider on
his reappearance.
SELECTIONS
LIVE IN THE DREAM (8) – ZUDU SPIRIT (11) – COEUR DE PIERRE (1) – BATWAN (3)
R2 – PRIX MOONLIGHT CLOUD – PRIX JOCKEYS FOREVER FOUNDATION CHILI – 1200m (a6f) – TURF – Condition Race – Listed – Flat – EUR € 55.000
1. VALIMI – Was a little disappointing last time having made an encouraging start to his career.
Capable of better, so must be respected
2. VICIOUS HARRY – Has not won since scoring on debut but has maintained a good level of form
and consistency. Will fight for victory
3. MILL STREAM – Smart colt who has performed well at a good level and his recent performances
at Newmarket and York inspire confidence. Keep safe
4. LE TABOU – Was a winner four starts back but appears to have gone off the boil in three
subsequent outings. Needs to reaffirm
5. SUVIANA – Has won twice from three starts this year, including at this course on her
reappearance. Proved her form by winning at Chantilly last time
6. SPIRIT GAL – Sparked improvement when returning to form last time (4th) and could get a look
in here if building on that progress
7. NIGHTCALL – Has nothing noteworthy to her name to warrant consideration here so can be
easily overlooked. Ignore
8. SECRET ANGEL – Maintained a fair degree of form/consistency but has been largely
disappointing this year. Can do better and is too soon to write off
9. VIOLETS STAR – Unknown quantity. Finished 2nd over 1400m at Thirsk on debut and, while
likely to improve, is thrown into the deep end now
10. MOON RAY – Inconsistent but not devoid of ability. Holding well enough though and is capable
of getting into the picture
11. AUBAZINE – Relatively unexposed filly who has raised her game recently in two outings in
Germany. More is required
Summary : With Christophe Soumillon engaged to ride for the first time, VICIOUS HARRY (2)
could finally win again and is taken to get his head in front in this Listed event. VALIMI (1) is capable
of blocking his path to success if rediscovering his best. British raiders MILL STREAM (3) and
SECRET ANGEL (8) have serious means too, so could also pose a threat. MOON RAY (10) makes
most appeal of the remainder.
SELECTIONS
VICIOUS HARRY (2) – VALIMI (1) – MILL STREAM (3) – SECRET ANGEL (8)
R3 – GRAND HANDICAP DE DEAUVILLE – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Class 1 – Flat – EUR € 100.000
1. ANTHORUS – Without a win for more than a year now but has maintained a good level of form
and consistency. Little wiggle room in this grade off of his current mark but deep ground will serve
his interests well
2. AMEDRAS – Confirmed the improvement of his previous outing by winning last time, earning a
3,5kg penalty. Does run perform well on deep tracks though, so is not to be underestimated
3. ROCK BLANC – Gutsy winner of the Prix des Quinze-Vingts and proved he remains competitive
by finishing 2nd recently under a penalty. A heavy track could put pay to his chances
4. BRAZILIAN SURPRISE – Won a Quinté+ in March off a mark 4,5kg lower than her current rating
so will need to prove herself in a handicap at this value with no references on heavy ground.
Unlikely
5. KENGERO – As a son of Kendargent, he is likely to appreciate deep/heavy ground. Has rarely
disappointed over this distance but appears too high at a value of 44 to have a say in the finish
6. LOLIWOOD – Talented filly who was unlucky when finishing 4th in her last start over this course
and distance. At ease on testing tracks and straight courses, so must be included
7. NOW WE KNOW – Unlucky in his title defence last year after winning the 2021 edition. Carefully
prepared for another tilt at this prize and is at ease on deep ground. Respect
8. TUMBLER – Well-related half-brother to talented Kertez and Twist. Still lightly raced having
suffered health concerns but did place at Group III level last year. Keep safe
9. WE RIDE THE WORLD – Appreciates this straight course, on which he has already won at this
level. Regained momentum lately and has dropped to an attractive mark, so has a lot in his favour
here
10. KILOECHO – Finished 4th in the last edition of this race and recently showed his form and wellbeing over course and distance in a competitive Class 1. Has sound claims
11. HALF HALF – Has two wins and a 2nd in three handicap appearances but is more effective
over shorter distances and competes against older rivals for the first time. Dark horse
12. GALORD – Not at his best recently but is likely to prove a different proposition on heavy ground
which he enjoys. Not taken lightly
13. WONDER BOY – Two-time winner of Quinté+ races but will need luck in running to secure a
clear passage and give of his full potential. Yet to shine on very soft ground, so he could be put off
by a heavy track
14. LEV – Had no luck in running at Saint-Cloud last time so is better than that form may read. Has
a high number in the starting stalls but races off an attractive mark and has run well on deep ground
15. SKY POWER – Finished 4th in the 2021 edition of this and has been carefully prepared for this
race. Will sport blinkers for the first time since November 2019. Beware
16. PARTENIT – Non-Runner
Summary : On his return to the handicaps, LEV (14) had a lot of misfortune in the Summer
Handicap and would, without that, likely to have finished closer if not on the podium. He is effective
on deep ground and could be worth siding with here at attractive odds under Cristian Demuro. A
Classic prospect at the start of his career, TUMBLER (8) suffered serious health issues but is now,
seemingly, over those problems on the evidence of his encouraging reappearance and is capable
of posing a threat. NOW WE KNOW (7), winner of this race in 2021, LOLIWOOD (6), who
appreciates racing on spongy surfaces, and WE RIDE THE WORLD (9) are other lively contenders
who also have the means to fight for victory.
SELECTIONS
LEV (14) – TUMBLER (8) – NOW WE KNOW (7) – LOLIWOOD (6)
R4 – PRIX DAPHNIS – FONDS EUROPEEN DE L’ELEVAGE – PRIX FAMILLE SALEH-SELMAN – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Group 3 – Group – Flat – EUR € 80.000
1. BRAVE EMPEROR – Looked dangerous for a long time in his last start before petering out of
contention over a longer trip. Capable of better this distance
2. CAWDOR – Irreproachable colt with the experience and sound form references to be competitive
at this level. Must be respected
3. COLOMBIER – Not seen since his victory at ParisLongchamp in May but was supplemented for
this event so should be ready to go. Can remain undefeated
4. PADISHAKH – Undefeated in two outings last year but has found things tougher this term.
Reassuring last start bodes well for his chances here
5. AMERICAN HOPE – Was found wanting when stepped up in grade last time, finishing 11th of
12 in a Listed race. Overlooked
6. MUHALIF – At the top of his game at present, winning three of his last four outings including a
start-to-finish win at Hamburg last time. Dangerous frontrunner
7. MR MOLIERE – Runner-up to stablemate COLOMBIER (3) before winning on the PSF over this
trip last time. Should have a role to play
8. TRUE TO FORM – Debut winner who went some way to confirming that promise by finishing 3rd
last time. Has more to do thrown into the deep end here
9. KOVROV – Smart colt and an impressive winner of his first three outings before suffering defeat
last time (3rd). Has regained freshness, respect
10. ROYAL SHAKE – Inconsistent but is not entirely incapable of getting into the picture here if
finding some improvement. Outsider
11. SOSINO – Rewarded for consistency with a last-start victory in a handicap and has the
advantage of experience on testing ground. Beware
Summary : A competitive Group III event in which a case can be made for many. André Fabre
runners COLOMBIER (3) and MR MOLIERE (7) finished in that order at ParisLongchamp in May
and edge the vote here, ahead of Jean-Claude Rouget’s promising KOVROV (9) who won
consecutive starts this year before finishing a commendable 3rd last time. PADISHAKH (4) as well
as CAWDOR (2) have the ability to play a leading role at this level too.
SELECTIONS
COLOMBIER (3) – MR MOLIERE (7) – KOVROV (9) – PADISHAKH (4)
R5 – ARC PRIX MAURICE DE GHEEST – 1300m (a6 1/2f) – TURF – Group 1 – Group – Flat – EUR € 380.000
1. FORT PAYNE – Consistent for the most part and has held his own at Group level too, but no
more than a place chance
2. BRAD THE BRIEF – Not at his best in two starts this year but may have carefully prepared for
this engagement. Must not be taken lightly
3. SAINT LAWRENCE – Got back on track by winning last time win after changing stables and
could get into the picture here if confirming
4. EGOT – Undeniably capable but has been rather disappointing this year. Not a likely winner on
recent form but is dangerous to discount
5. SPYCATCHER – Consistent last-start winner who made a good impression in the Prix RisOrangis on this track. Prepared for this objective, has sound claims
6. ROHAAN – A regular performer at Group level but has been out of sorts this year, finishing
unplaced in three starts. Others preferred
7. ART POWER – Imposed himself when easily winning from start to finish over a trip slightly shorter
than he encounters here. Danger
8. KING GOLD – Won again (third victory in four outings) last time, confirming his magnificent
second quarter of 2023. Will be tested at this level
9. SANDRINE – The sole fairer-sex representative in the race. Has shone at Group I level before
so it would be unwise to completely ignore her chances
10. COLD CASE – The sole three-year-old in the lineup and gets weight from all his rivals. Has
high-class form credentials and will be hard to beat
Summary : The locals face the difficult task of keeping this prestigious prize in France. COLD
CASE (10), the only three-year-old in the race, looks hard to beat under bottom weight and ought
to make that advantage count. ART POWER (7) won’t be easy to get by, though, and is likely to be
prominent for a long way – possibly in the finish too. With the speed on, SPYCATCHER (5) will be
picking them up late and could capitalise if the principals fluff their lines. After two prep runs, BRAD
THE BRIEF (2) is capable of raising his game so dangerous to dismiss.
SELECTIONS
COLD CASE (10) – ART POWER (7) – SPYCATCHER (5) – BRAD THE BRIEF (2)
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