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RACE 1: D’ORGEMONT MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 1100M – TIME: 19:30 PRIZE MONEY: EUR50000
Summary: ASIF ALI (8) is bred to be sharp. his dam was a classy performer who won a Group 2 and a Group 3 race. He will be well prepared by his shrewd trainer. He is preferred over the wellbred VARDIF (2), who is by a leading Stallion in Siyouni, and the dam won in Pattern class. He can make his presence felt. AFJAN (3) and SOLID CHANCE (9) both have nice profiles, and any market support for either should indicate expected performance.
SELECTIONS
ASIF ALI (8) – VARDIF (2) – AFJAN (3) – SOLID CHANCE (9)
RACE 2: LA FLECHE LISTED STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 1000M – TIME: 20:05 PRIZE MONEY: EUR60000
Summary: FOCUS (4) can improve from his win on debut at this track early last month. He is given the vote ahead of the UK-trained SUPER SOLDIER (3), who won on debut and followed up in a better class of race at Ascot (UK) when second in late April. KIMI REY (7) won nicely on her latest start over this track in late April in a Class 3 race and looks progressive. SAUCY JANE (8) has performed well in her races in the UK and warrants respect on her French debut.
SELECTIONS
FOCUS (4) – SUPER SOLDIER (3) – KIMI REY (7) – SAUCY JANE (8)
RACE 3: PRIX DU GROS-CHENE (GROUP 3) (TURF TRACK) – 1000M – TIME: 20:40 PRIZE MONEY: EUR80000
Summary: KIND OF BLUE (8) has been off the track since winning the British Champions Sprint Stakes (Gr.1) at Ascot last October, but having scored on debut last year, he should be fit and ready for his return. COTO DE CAZA (10) landed a Group 3 victory at Newmarket in her last start and looks like the main threat. PONNTOS (4) holds solid each-way claims, while TOYOTOMI (2) is worth considering despite the drop in trip.
SELECTIONS
KIND OF BLUE (8) – COTO DE CAZA (10) – PONNTOS (4) – TOYOTOMI (2)
RACE 4: PRIX DE SANDRINGHAM (GROUP 2) (TURF TRACK) – 1600M – TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: EUR130000
Summary: VADINSKA (1) was a facile winner on her debut at Saint-Cloud in a maiden race at the start of last month. She can improve from that run and will be hard to beat. GODSPEED (3) found Group 1 class a bit too much last time, but she was a decent third before that in a Group 3 race in April and can make her presence felt. GHOUFRANN (2) looks like the best each-way option and is hard to rule out. EPONINE (4) is still improving and heads the remainder.
SELECTIONS
VADINSKA (1) – GODSPEED (3) – GHOUFRANN (2) – EPONINE (4)
RACE 5: QATAR PRIX DU JOCKEY CLUB (GROUP 1) (TURF TRACK) – 2100M – TIME: 22:05 PRIZE MONEY: EUR1500000
Summary: SINILEO (17) lacks experience but won well on his debut in a maiden race over 1600m in mid-May at this track. He will improve and is the choice of Maxime Guyon. He can give a good account of himself at attractive odds. CAMILLE PISSARRO (15) has performed well on both runs this year, the latest when third in the Poule D’Essai Des Poulains (Gr.1) on May 11th over 1600m at Parislongchamp. He should be suited to this extra distance. DETAIN (7) was back in sixth in the same race and warrants respect. RIDARI (2) was a little unlucky and finished one place ahead in fifth and is also worth considering. LUTHER (11) is another that warrants respect.
SELECTIONS
SINILEO (17) – CAMILLE PISSARRO (15) – DETAIN (7) – RIDARI (2)
RACE 6: MARCHAND D’OR LISTED STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 1200M – TIME: 22:50 PRIZE MONEY: EUR55000
Summary: ARABIE (1) did not produce his best when running fifth in a Group 2 race over 1200m at Ascot but should improve on that, especially as he has a win over this course and distance. He will be fitted with blinkers for this race which could help. ESTEPONA (2) had an excellent return from a six-month break last time and more can be expected. RAYEVKA (8) Pulled hard in her return race and will do better if she settles. SOLDIER’S HEART (7) comes back after a break and will run well if fit enough.
SELECTIONS
ARABIE (1) – ESTEPONA (2) – RAYEVKA (8) – SOLDIER’S HEART (7)
RACE 7: GRAND HANDICAP DE CHANTILLY HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) – 2400M – TIME: 23:25 PRIZE MONEY: EUR75000
Summary: PAY TO LEARN (3) has three wins and two fourths in his five races over this distance and looks the runner they will all have to beat. This demanding track should be ideal for him. There is not much to choose between him and CASSIUS (2) on their last run as the latter actually finished narrowly ahead and is slightly better off at the weights. GUINESS STAR (6) has won his last two starts but incurred the wrath of the handicapper. He also looks better suited to further. BACK TO BLACK (7) won his last two over this distance but is drawn widest.
SELECTIONS
PAY TO LEARN (3) – CASSIUS (2) – GUINESS STAR (6) – BACK TO BLACK (7)
