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RACE 1: PRIX DE SAINT-GEORGES (GROUP 3) (TURF TRACK) – 1000M – TIME: 18:40 PRIZE MONEY: EUR73200
Rayevka (IRE) Finished sixth in the Group 1 Al Quoz Sprint over 1200m at Meydan on 28 March. She drops back in class and is the horse to beat. Jawwal (FR) Is better than latest when seventh over 1100m at Deauville in a Conditional Listed on 7 April. He finished second in the Group 1 Prix de l’Abbaye last year October. Beautiful Diamond Finished third over 1000m at Bath in a Conditional Listed on 5 April. She makes her way to France with high hopes. Rogue Lightning (IRE) Showed signs of a form return when fourth over 1200m at Doha on 14 February. He would have freshened up and can feature.
RACE 2: MOGADOR HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) – 1400M – TIME: 19:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21000
Kendaro (FR) Finished sixth over 1400m on this course in a Handicap on 26 April. Mickael Barzalona rides and can win if switching off early. Dollar Des Bois (FR) Finished third over 1400m on this course in a Handicap on 26 April. He is ideally drawn and should be involved. Romancier Nocturne (FR) Should have finished closer when unplaced over 1400m at Chantilly in a Handicap on 16 March. Big chance with luck in running. La Prima (GER) Finished fourth over 1400m at Senonnes in a Conditional Maiden on 8 April. She is progressive and may have more to come.
RACE 3: CAMILLE PISSARRO COOLMORE PRIX SAINT-ALARY (GROUP 2) (TURF TRACK) – 2000M – TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: EUR119000
Gilded Prize Unbeaten from three starts. Was victorious in a Group 3 over 2000m at Saint-Cloud on 17 April. She has class about her and is the horse to beat. Concorde Agreement (FR) Victorious over 1800m on this course in a Group 3 on 5 April. She looks to be above average and merits healthy respect. Composing (IRE) Finished fifth over 1400m at Leopardstown in a Group 3 on 12 April. The combination of Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore cannot be discounted. Lapotheose (FR) Unbeaten from three starts. Victorious in a Conditional Listed over 2000m at Toulouse on 19 April. Faces a competitive field but she may be up to the task.
RACE 4: THE PRESIDENT OF THE UAE CUP – COUPE D’EUROPE DES CHEVAUX ARABES (ARAB GROUP 1) (TURF TRACK) – 2000M – TIME: 20:25 PRIZE MONEY: EUR350000
Lippo De Carrere (FR) Winner of last three starts, the latest of which was a Group 1 over 2400m at Doha on 14 February. He is the horse to beat. Moneer (FR) Victorious over 2000m at Toulouse in a Group 2 on 19 April. Mickael Barzalona retains the ride, and he is one of the leading contenders. Rb Kingmaker (USA) Winner of a Group 1 over 2100m in Saudi Arabia on 13 February. He always gives of his best and merits healthy respect. Hajmah (FR) Finished behind MONEER (5) when second over 2000m at Toulouse in a Group 2 on 19 April. There should not be much separating the pair at the finish.
RACE 5: SUPER HANDICAP DU PRINTEMPS (TURF TRACK) – 2000M – TIME: 21:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR96000
Everillo (FR) Recent winner over 2400m at Saint-Cloud in a Class 3 on 24 April when last seen. Looks capable of making an impact. Sabroso (FR) Two placed runs this year, third on the latter over 2000m in a Condition at Madrid (ESP) on 12 April. Key player. Morphewan (FR) Two unplaced runs of late, the latter over 2400m in a Class 2 at Lyon Parilly on 18 April. Can give a better account this time. Daring Prince Unplaced last time, fourth before that in a Listed at Saint-Cloud on 19 March. Capable of a lead role.
RACE 6: EMIRATES POULE D’ESSAI DES POULAINS (GROUP 1) (TURF TRACK) – 1600M – TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: EUR650000
Puerto Rico (IRE) Top-class last year with three wins including two Group 1, the most recent in the Criterium International at Saint-Cloud over 1600m on 26 October. Key chance. Rayif (IRE) Fair third last time over 1400m at this track in a Group 1 behind PUERTO RICO (7) on 5 October. Promising juvenile that can be competitive and fit to go. Komorebi (IRE) Nice win in a Group 3 at this track over 1600m last time out on 12 April. Seems to have progressed and holds a live chance of being involved. Nighttime (FR) Ran well to be second last time over this track and trip in a Group 3 on 12 April, second before that in a Group 1 over 1400m at this track last October. Hard to ignore.
RACE 7: EMIRATES POULE D’ESSAI DES POULICHES (FILLIES’ GROUP 1) (TURF TRACK) – 1600M – TIME: 22:25 PRIZE MONEY: EUR550000
Diamond Necklace (IRE) Unbeaten in three runs last year, the latest success over this track and trip in a Group 1 on 5 October. Top-class 2YO who will be fit from an absence. Narissa (IRE) Nice effort to be second in a Group 3 over the track and trip on 12 April last time out. Placed in Group races last year and warrants respect. Green Spirit (USA) Placed fourth on her latest start in a Group 3 over the track and trip on 12 April, second previously in a Group 1 over track and trip behind DIAMOND NECKLACE (13) on 5 October. Top-three chance. Zanthos (FR) Two wins from only three runs, the most recent win in a Group 2 at Newmarket (UK) over 1400m on 26 September last year. Ought to be in the shake-up.
RACE 8: PRIX DU PETIT CHATELET HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) – 2000M – TIME: 23:00 PRIZE MONEY: EUR33600
Douriann (FR) Two unplaced runs this year, the latter over 2000m at Fontainebleau in a Class 2 Handicap on 20 April. More encouraging effort last time and can get back on track. Tiger Rock (IRE) Unplaced last time, third before that over 1800m in a Class 3 Handicap on 7 April. Can blow hot and cold but remains capable of being involved. Bella Memoria (FR) Ran well to be second at Saint-Cloud on her penultimate start in a Class 3 Handicap over 2400m on 29 March. Player. Foxey Lady (FR) Recent winner over 2000m at Fontainebleau in a Class 3 Handicap on 20 April. Course winner over 1900m in a Class 3 Handicap last September. Hard to leave out.
