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R13 – PRIX NUBIENNE – 2000m (a1 1/4m) – TURF – Condition Race – Class 2 – Flat – EUR € 28.000
1. HALEINE – Won on debut last year and acquitted herself well against talented opponents on her
reappearance. Will be a factor
2. WINNING SIDE – Confirmed the promise of her debut (2nd) by winning in style from start to finish
at Le Mans. More to come
3. WILD PANSY – Has shown sufficient means but will need to raise her game to be competitive
here. Place chance
4. KARELIA – Consistent filly with decent form references andis the highest-rated runner in the
race. Has claims
5. FIRST SNOW MOON – Possesses a good turn of foot and she improved to win her last start.
Can get into the picture again
6. RAMREE – Well beaten when finishing unplaced on debut, so is best watched for now. Others
are preferred
7. ECLAIREE – Winner on debut at Cagnes-sur-Mer in January and is open to any amount of
improvement with the benefit of that experience. Follow
Summary : Although not seen since winning on debut at Cagnes-sur-Mer in January, it should pay
to follow the progress of ECLAIREE (7) who will be of interest on her return. She does, however,
face a stern test of her mettle with experienced rivals HALEINE (1), who finished 4th in a good field
at this course last time, and last-start scorer WINNING SIDE (2) likely to mount a serious challenge.
FIRST SNOW MOON (5) is progressing and could play a minor role.
SELECTIONS
ECLAIREE (7) – HALEINE (1) – WINNING SIDE (2) – FIRST SNOW MOON (5)
R14 – PRIX DE MONTESSON – 2500m (a1 9/16m) – TURF – Handicap Claiming – Class 4 – Flat – EUR € 16.000
1. GIOVANNI DAL PONTE – Up in the weights after winning consecutive starts prior to finishing
8th last time. Capable of better
2. TRICK OF THE MIND – Undeniably capable but has gone off the boil recently year so needs to
reaffirm. Place chance only
3. INSIGNIA OF RANK – Holding form well and in his current shape and is likely to play another
leading role here. Shortlist
4. KAYRAT – Has struggled to regain any form or consistency for some time now so unlikely to
trouble the judge
5. LADY MAG – Blotted her copybook at Strasbourg last time but was enjoying a purple patch
before that. Not taken lightly
6. SILVER SIGN – Unreliable sort but is not incapable of staking a claim in a race of this nature.
Could have a say here
7. ANECDOTIC – Consistent veteran stayer with sold form credentials and has the means to fight
for victory. Include
8. RUBY ROSE – Undeniably capable but has been out of sorts in recent weeks, so is best watched
for now. Outsider
9. ARGYRON – Inconsistent veteran but is not incapable of getting a look in here in this
grade/company. Outsider
10. DERAZHNYA – Returned to form when 3rd at Le Croisé-Laroche last time and can have a say
here if confirming that improvement
11. CLEVER ACTRESS – Reassuring 2nd last time and has already done well at Saint-Cloud. Has
the advantage of carrying a light weight
12. RUUDJE – Has looked distinctly ordinary for some time now, so his chances are limited even
at this level
Summary : ANECDOTIC (7) is in good form and a potential winner here, although he has not yet
on this track. After his good return at Lyon-Parilly, INSIGNIA OF RANK (3) is likely to fight for victory
if confirming that improvement. CLEVER ACTRESS (11) ran well enough last time to also play a
leading role in this event. DERAZHNYA (10) also warrants respect in this grade.
SELECTIONS
ANECDOTIC (7) – INSIGNIA OF RANK (3) – CLEVER ACTRESS (11) – DERAZHNYA (10)
R15 – PRIX VATELLOR – 1200m (a6f) – TURF – Condition Race – Class 2 – Flat – EUR € 27.000
1. BOUTTEMONT – Has shown signs of improvement recently and should have a role to play here
if confirming. Will be a factor
2. LE CADEAU – Fluffed his lines last time but was in good form prior to that, so is capable of doing
better. Not taken lightly
3. SIAM PARAGON – Last-start winner who has run three times at Saint-Cloud for two victories.
Good value to follow up
4. BULLACE – Has shown signs of improvement recently and could get a look in here if confirming
that form. Place chance
5. LIVE – Reassuring 2nd in his last start and should be competitive here if confirming that
improvement
6. KINGENTLEMAN – Absent since the summer but, while unlikely to be fully tuned, is the toprated runner in the race so has a theoretical chance
7. TORPEN – Finished last year in good form but finished only a modest 8th on his reappearance.
Must reaffirm
8. BOWDRAGON – Has been struggling for some time now and is unlikely to trouble the judge
here. Others preferred
9. MONTUSSAN – Nothing noteworthy to her name for a considerable period now, so can be ruled
out. Others preferred
Summary : SIAM PARAGON (3) continued his improvement this year when imposing himself on
this course last time and is capable of following up here. BOUTTEMONT (1) has also improved in
recent outings and ought to mount a serious challenge if confirming that progress.
KINGENTLEMAN (6) has been absent since the summer but possesses significant means to be
competitive on his reappearance. LE CADEAU (2) completes the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
SIAM PARAGON (3) – BOUTTEMONT (1) – KINGENTLEMAN (6) – LE CADEAU (2)
R16 – PRIX DU CHATEAU DE VANVES – 2000m (a1 1/4m) – TURF – Claiming – Class 3 – Flat – EUR € 26.000
1. ANCTOT – Making a belated comeback after winning a handicap on this course last year. One
to note on his return
2. WILD MAN – Has been disappointing this year but did finish 3rd in a Group III last year at BadenBaden. Can bounce back
3. LEANDER – Carina Fey-trained Wings Of Eagles colt to be ridden on debut by Alexis Pouchin.
Just watch for now
4. PLAIN BEAU – After his ‘latest win, has no more margin in handicap races but has claims here
in a claiming race
5. SEA OF MARENGO – Has been struggling to regain form or consistency for some time and is
unlikely to trouble the judge
6. ROYAUMONT – Beaten favourite at this course recently but is capable of making amends.
Mustnt be underestimated
7. JOHEN – Finished 6th in his first outing for Philippe Decouz and ought to improve for that outing.
Minor role
8. CUNCERTO – Consistent, in good form at this level and is likely to make his presence felt. Can
get into the picture
9. BY THE WAY – Has shown signs of improvement recently and could get a look in here if
confirming. Place chance
10. FORTUNA DUFFLECOAT – Runner-up over hurdles last time and is probably here just for a
preparation outing. Others preferred
11. AMERICAN PARK – Won his last start of 2022 and needs to improve on his comeback outing
(7th) to have a say. Outsider
12. KABIR – Failed to convince in either comeback outing but has almost never disappointed at
Saint-Cloud. Dark horse
Summary : The varied profiles of these runners make this hard to assess. Improving WILD MAN
(2) has shown enough to fight for the win, along with recent Quinté+ scorer PLAIN BEAU (4) who
will be trying to take advantage of his good form. Inconsistent ROYAUMONT (6) is better than his
last start suggests and could join the fight ahead of CUNCERTO (8) and the returning ANCTOT
(1).
SELECTIONS
WILD MAN (2) – PLAIN BEAU (4) – ROYAUMONT (6) – CUNCERTO (8)
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