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RACE 1: PRIX BIRUM STAKES (4YO+) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 1) – 2000M | TIME: 19:58 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 24700
Mont De Soleil (IRE) Ran well to be second over 2000m in a Class 2 at ParisLongchamp on 11 June. Capable of making an impact. Poschiavo (FR) Placed third on the latest start over 2000m at ParisLong – champ on 11 June. One to pay close attention to. Climate Change (FR) Placed fourth on the last run over 2000m at ParisLongchamp in a Class 2 on 11 June. Ought to be in the shake-up. Drumard (FR) Fair fifth in a Class 1 Handicap over 2000m at Chantilly on the last outing on 31 May. Course winner in a Class 2 Handicap over this trip in late March. In the mix.
RACE 2: PRIX DU VAL D’ENFER MAIDEN STAKES (3YO) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 2) – 2400M | TIME: 20:33 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 20100
Shalazi (IRE) Four decent runs this year, second on the latter over 2000m at ParisLongchamp in a Maiden on 15 June. Looks ready to win. Kavari (IRE) Ran with promise to be second on his sole start over 1800m at ParisLongchamp in a Condition on 19 October. Fitness to prove but his trainer should have him ready to go. Sorano (FR) Recent sixth at Compiegne over 2000m in a Class 2 on 5 June. Four placed efforts before his last run and warrants close attention. Shapesmith (IRE) Ran well to be third on the second start over 2200m at Angers in a Maiden last time on 2 May. Can make the frame.
RACE 3: HANDICAP DES HAUTS-DE-SEINE – WORLD POOL BY PMU (HCP) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 3) – 1600M | TIME: 21:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 50900
Ciccio Boy (FR) Solid effort to be second over 1600m at Nantes in a Class 2 Handicap on 16 June when last seen. Live contender. Tiego The First (FR) Ran well to be fifth last time in a Class 1 Handicap at Chantilly on 14 June. He has eased slightly in the weights and is one to keep onside. Half Half (FR) Placed on the last three runs, fourth on the latter over 1800m at Chantilly in a Class 1 Handicap on 14 June. Ought to be thereabouts. Pyramide (FR) Ran a creditable race to finish fifth on the only run this year over 1600m at Lyon Parilly in a Class 3 on 6 June. Should be fitter today and can make the frame.
RACE 4: PRIX DES COTEAUX DE SAINT-CLOUD – WORLD POOL BY PMU HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 4) – 1600M | TIME: 22:05 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25900
Saint Eligius (IRE) In good form this year, a second on the latest outing in a Class 3 Handicap at La Teste over 1600m on 3 June. Honest performer who is hard to ignore. Marharry (FR) Recent success over 1600m at Compiegne in a Class 3 Handicap on 25 May. Capable of following up. Paintello (FR) Tad below-par last time over 1400m on 24 May, two solid efforts before that, with a win at ParisLongchamp on 5 April, and a second over the same track and trip in a Class 3 Handicap on 30 April. Player. Highbari (FR) Ran well to be third last time over 1800m in a Class 3 Handicap on 15 June. Ought to be involved in the shake-up.
RACE 5: GRAND PRIX DE SAINT-CLOUD – WORLD POOL BY PMU STAKES (GROUP 1) (4YO+) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 5) – 2400M | TIME: 22:40 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 400000
Calandagan (IRE) Top-class performer who can be forgiven for his latest start at Epsom in very soft ground in the Coronation Stakes (Group 1) over 2400m in early June. Five-time Group 1 winner before that run, including this race last year. Sets the standard. Aventure (IRE) Good win over 2000m at ParisLongchamp in the Prix Corrida (Group 2) on 24 May. Group 1 winner last year in the Prix Vermeille in September and is hard to rule out. Leffard (FR) Two decent second-place runs this year, the latter over 1850m in the Prix Aga Khan IV Prix D’Ispahan (Group 1) on 21 May. Classy operator who cannot be discounted. Cualificar Finished third on the last run in the Grand Prix De Chantilly (Group 2) over 2400m on 31 May. One to consider strongly.
RACE 6: PRIX DES RESERVOIRS DE L’AVRE – WORLD POOL BY PMU HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 6) – 1400M | TIME: 23:20 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 21100
Lightning Raid Got off the mark over 1400m in a Class 3 Handicap at this track when last seen on 29 May. Capable of making an impact. Placeholder (IRE) Ran well to be fourth last time over 1600m at ParisLongchamp in a Class 3 Handicap on 4 June. Live chance. Goldfield (FR) Recent success over 1500m at Deauville in a Class 4 on the PSF on 26 June. Can be effective back on turf with two nice placed runs. Atlantic Ways (IRE) Two nice placed runs recently, fourth on the latter over 1400m at Lyon Parilly in a Class 4 Handicap on 21 June. Can make the frame.
RACE 7: PRIX DU JARDIN DE L’AVRE – WORLD POOL BY PMU HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 7) – 1400M | TIME: 00:00 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200
Umami (FR) Has produced two solid performances on her last two starts, the latter when second in a Class 3 Handicap over 1400m at ParisLongchamp on 18 June. A leading contender.. Elenka (FR) Two nice fourth-place runs of late, the most recent over 1400m at Deauville in a Class 3 Handicap on 26 June. Among the leading contenders. Boavista (IRE) Fair sixth over 1400m in a Class 4 at ParisLongchamp on her last appearance on 21 May. One to keep onside on a track she seems to like. Light Wakeup Placed third over 1600m at Chantilly in a Class 3 Handicap on 24 June last time out. Warrants close attention each-way.
RACE 8: PRIX DE L’AQUEDUC DE L’AVRE HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 8) – 1400M | TIME: 00:35 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 14400
Jiji My Love (FR) Very consistent of late and was runner-up in a Handicap over this track and trip on 29 May. Can go one better this time. El Professor Chop (FR) Returned to form and finished third in a Handicap at Lyon-Parilly over 1400m on 21 June. Can get involved with the finish once again. Zippere (FR) Showed some improvement when third in a Handicap over this course and distance on 29 May. Can be a threat to these rivals. Hur Cat (FR) Reliable and was eighth in a Handicap at ParisLongchamp over this distance on 18 June. Capable of making the frame.
