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RACE 1: PRIX DE LA REINE BLANCHE LONGINES MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 1100M – TIME: 19:30 PRIZE MONEY: EUR45700
Vardaniya (IRE) First timer by Mehmas out of the Pivotal mare Varkesha. She is a half-sister to the undefeated Varandir and is trained by Francis-Henri Graffard. Jorolina Unraced daughter of Mehmas out of the Frankel mare Guineve. This well-bred filly was bought for 200,000 euros last summer. Dream Of Glory (IRE) Unraced daughter of Cotai Glory out of the Charm Spirit mare Kaprice. She was acquired for around 70,000 euros and Tony Piccone will do duty. Wonder Baileys (FR) First timer by No Nay Never out of the Dark Angel mare Wandflower. Tom Marquand rides and she was acquired for approximately 120,000 euros as a yearling.
RACE 2: PRIX REINE MARIE-AMELIE HANDICAP LONGINES FEGENTRI WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FOR LADY RIDERS (TURF TRACK) – 2200M – TIME: 20:05 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21100
Queenfleur (FR) Finished third over 2000m at Saint-Cloud in a Class 3 Handicap on 2 June. Her only career victory came in a race for lady riders. La Sauzee (FR) Finished fifth over 2000m at ParisLongchamp in a Class 4 Handicap on 24 May. Is a big runner on her previous two victories. Chasuble (FR) Finished fifth over 2400m at Compiegne in a Class 4 Handicap on 25 May. She gets the services of the skilled German jockey Nora Cronauer. Joyeuse Sage (FR) Finished third over 2000m at ParisLongchamp in a Class 4 Handicap on 24 May. She is in good form heading into this race and should have a say.
RACE 3: QATAR DERBY DES PUR-SANG ARABES DE 4 ANS (ARAB GROUP 1) (TURF TRACK) – 2000M – TIME: 20:40 PRIZE MONEY: EUR150000
Romeo At (FR) Victorious over 1600m in a Group 3 at Bordeaux le Bouscat on 5 May. James Doyle will do duty, and is the horse to beat. Hilal (FR) Unbeaten in three starts this year. Victorious in a Group 3 over 1800m at La Teste-Bassin Arcachon on 22 April. Leading contender. Subahiyah (FR) Finished fourth over 2000m at La Teste- Bassin Arcachon in a Group 2 on 22 April. Will strip much fitter and Christophe Soumillon steps back into the saddle. Khaddah (FR) Victorious in last two starts over 1750m in Qatar, the latest of which was on 13 February. Returns from a rest and can feature if fit.
RACE 4: GRAND HANDICAP DE LAMORLAYE LONGINES (TURF TRACK) – 1800M – TIME: 21:20 PRIZE MONEY: EUR72000
Saucepot Lightly raced with good form to credit. Finished third over 1800m on this course in a Class 2 Handicap on 19 May. Can win with luck from the wide draw. Half Half (FR) Good last two starts. Finished second over 1600m at Compiegne in a Class 2 Handicap on 25 May. One of the leading contenders. Tiego The First (FR) Finished second over 1600m at Saint-Cloud in a Class 2 Condition on 15 May. Last victory came in a Handicap and merits healthy respect. Calas (FR) Winner of his last two starts, the latest of which was over 1600m at Compiegne in a Class 2 Handicap on 25 May. Hat-trick chance.
RACE 5: PRIX DE DIANE LONGINES (FILLIES’ GROUP 1) (TURF TRACK) – 2100M – TIME: 22:05 PRIZE MONEY: EUR1000000
Diamond Necklace (IRE) Unbeaten in four runs, Group 1 win at ParisLongchamp over 1600m last October, and a cosy win in a Group 1 at ParisLongchamp over 1600m last time on 10 May. Key chance. Green Spirit (USA) Placed on both runs this year, third on the latter over 1600m in a Group 1 at ParisLongchamp on 10 May. Finished really well that day and is an each-way player. Evolutionist (IRE) Two good runs this year, a Group 3 win over 1600m at ParisLongchamp on 12 April, and an excellent second in a Group 1 at Newmarket over 1600m on 3 May. Solid contender. Esna (IRE) Recent success over 2000m in a Listed at Newbury (UK) on 16 May on her most recent start. Looks like she can keep on improving and warrants respect.
RACE 6: PRIX PAWNEESE LONGINES PRESENTE PAR RMC LISTED STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 2400M – TIME: 22:45 PRIZE MONEY: EUR47600
Rabbit’s Foot (FR) Four placed efforts in Group races and a second in a Listed over 2800m at ParisLongchamp on 3 May on her sole run this year. Looks like the one to beat. Tiffany (IRE) Placed in four Group 1 races of late, the latter when second over 2400m at Munich-Riem on 8 November. Key chance. Indalimos (FR) Fair second two runs back over 2000m in a Listed at Parislongchamp on 5 April. Unplaced on the latter over 2000m at Saint-Cloud in a Group 3 on 1 May. Ought to be thereabouts. Eleganz (IRE) Fair fourth on the latest start over 2400m at Compiegne in a Class 2 on 9 May. Can be on the premises.
RACE 7: PRIX DE LA SALLE DE LECTURE LONGINES HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) – 1800M – TIME: 23:20 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21100
Londonpolo (FR) Placed on the last four runs, third on the latter over 2000m at ParisLongchamp in a Class 2 Handicap on 10 May. Live contender. Pontos (FR) Creditable seventh last time in a Class 3 Handicap on 14 May, and a win before that over 1600m in a Condition at Compiegne on 25 April. Can be competitive. Sim Card (FR) Finished seventh on his one run this year over 2000m at Saint-Cloud in a Class 3 Handicap on 2 June. In the mix. Gaidar (IRE) Recent success over 2200m at Haras Du Pin in a Class 4 on 24 May. Among the leading contenders.
RACE 8: PRIX BERTRAND DU BREUIL LONGINES (GROUP 3) (TURF TRACK) – 1600M – TIME: 00:03 PRIZE MONEY: EUR73200
Sahlan (IRE) Two unplaced runs in Group 1 of late, a win before that in a Group 1 over 1600m at ParisLongchamp on 7 September. Looks like the one to beat. Elastic (FR) Creditable fifth last time in a Group 1 over 1600m on 10 May, and third in a Group 3 before that in April. Player. Matauri Bay (IRE) Three placed runs this year, second on the latter over 1500m in a Listed at ParisLongchamp on 4 May. Can be involved. Remmooz Fair third on the one run this year at Ascot (UK) in a Listed over 1600m on 1 May. One to keep onside.
RACE 9: PRIX DU LYS LONGINES (GROUP 3) (TURF TRACK) – 2400M – TIME: 00:37 PRIZE MONEY: EUR73200
Space Waltz (USA) Ran well to be second over 2000m in a Group 3 at ParisLongchamp on 12 April on the only run this year. Won on debut last September. Live chance. Rumoriste Two wins from his four runs, the latest success over 2400m at ParisLongchamp in a Listed on 14 May. Improving colt who can feature. Chamali Ran well to be fourth in a Group 3 last time over 2200m at ParisLongchamp on 24 May, and a win before that in a Class 2 over 2200m at the same track on 23 April. Warrants respect. Victoire Magique Recent success by 3 lengths over 3000m at Angers in a Class 2 on 8 June. Cannot be ruled out.
