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RACE 1: PRIX CLUB MED VITTEL ERMITAGE MAIDEN STAKES (2YO) (FROM VITTEL RACE 3) – 1600M | TIME: 18:34 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 11400
Chelsea Monday (IRE) Colt by Churchill, the dam won 5 races, including 2 Listed and a Group 1 in Ireland. Choice pedigree and from a respected trainer. Bold show can be expected on racecourse bow. Sweet Rose (FR) Finished fifth in a Class 3 at Strasbourg over 1400m on 16 June on her last run. Can improve and be involved. Jackson Baileys (FR) Gelding by Victor Ludorum, the dam was placed once. From a respected trainer that can produce first time out winners. Player. Balle D’espresso (FR) Filly by Golden Horde, the dam won 1 race. Some good aspects to her profile and she is one to consider if the betting vibes are positive.
RACE 2: PRIX VITTEL THERMAL SPA STAKES (3YO) (FROM VITTEL RACE 4) – 1600M | TIME: 19:06 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 11000
Dalkola (IRE) Latest effort was a win over 1600m at Le Mans in a Maiden on 21 April. Looks capable of following up. Kendelya (FR) Finished seventh in a Class 2 at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 1600m on 15 June. Class 2 winner last August and has been highly tried since that success. Hard to rule out. Freeze The Moment (FR) Two unplaced runs of late, the latter over 1600m at ParisLongchamp in a Handicap on 2 July. Won a Maiden at Marseille-Borely in April. Player. Victoria Colonia (FR) Recent win over 1600m at Lyon Parilly in a Handicap on the last outing on 21 June. One to pay attention to each-way.
RACE 3: PRIX DESTINATION PALAIS DES CONGRES VITTEL HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM VITTEL RACE 5) – 1600M | TIME: 19:38 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15400
Boavista (IRE) Placed fourth on the last run over 1400m at Saint-Cloud in a Class 3 Handicap on 5 July. Capable of getting off the mark. Prairie Glory (FR) Finished sixth last time over 1600m in a Class 3 at Compiegne on 9 June. Looking for win number 6 and is hard to rule out. Maavah (FR) Finished third in a Class 4 Handicap at Strasbourg over 1400m on 16 June. One to pay close attention to. Nikulya Fal (FR) Has struggled of late and finished eighth in a Class 3 at ParisLongchamp over 1400m on 9 July. Has eased in the ratings and can be competitive.
RACE 4: PRIX DU LION’S CLUB DE VITTEL HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM VITTEL RACE 6) – 2400M | TIME: 20:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300
Roi Du Ciel (IRE) Two placed runs of late, the latter over 1800m in a Handicap at Clairefontaine on 3 July. Live chance of scoring. Iron Triumph (FR) Unplaced in five runs, the latter in the German Derby (Group 1) over 2400m at Hamburg-Horn on 5 July. Drops in class and can be competitive. Wildstar (FR) Finished seventh last time in a Class 3 at this track over 2000m on 6 July. Ought to be in the shake-up. Linden Blossom (FR) Placed fourth on his last start over 2400m at Aix Les Bains in a Claimer on 7 July. One to consider each-way.
RACE 5: PRIX DE LA PEPINIERE LISTED STAKES (4YO+) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 2) – 2100M | TIME: 20:33 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 43900
Cankoura (FR) Recent second in the New York Stakes (Group 1) in Saratoga, USA on 5 June, and placed before that at Saint-Cloud over 2000m on 1 May. Live chance of scoring. Alla Stella Finished fifth at Newcastle in a Group 3 when last seen over 2000m on 26 June. Can be competitive. Indalimos (FR) Two unplaced runs of late, the latter in a Listed at Chantilly over 2400m on 14 June. Merits consideration. Mahiya (IRE) Finished sixth over 2800m in a Listed at ParisLongchamp on 3 May. Ought to be involved in the shake-up.
RACE 6: PRIX DE BADENWEILLER HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM VITTEL RACE 7) – 2400M | TIME: 20:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 13400
Picnic Royal (FR) Creditable third last time over 2400m in a Class 3 Handicap at Saint-Cloud on 28 June. Player. As De Juilley (FR) Ran well to be second over 2400m at Strasbourg in a Class 4 Handicap when last appearing on 16 June. Ought to play a leading role. Pumpy Girl (FR) Finished fifth last time over 2000m at Aix Les Bains in a Class 4 Handicap on 30 June. Can make the top-three. Go For It (FR) Finished fifth over 2400m in a Handicap on 16 June last time out, a win before that over 3000m at Wissembourg in a Class 4 on 25 May. Hard to dismiss.
RACE 7: PRIX MISS ALLEGED HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 3) – 2400M | TIME: 21:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 50900
Another Light Nice second over 2000m in a Class 2 Handicap at Saint-Cloud on 2 June when last seen. Lightly raced and has more to come. Pretty Queen (IRE) Fair sixth last time over 3000m on 27 May, and a decent second before that at ParisLongchamp in a Class 2 over 3000m on 16 April. Hard to dismiss. Hasapiko (FR) Fair fifth over 2400m at ParisLongchamp in a Class 3 on 18 June when last seen. Among the leading contenders. Highara (FR) Two wins and a recent second over 2400m in a Class 3 Handicap on her last three runs. Hard to rule out of the top-three.
RACE 8: PRIX DU GOLF ERMITAGE HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM VITTEL RACE 8) – 2400M | TIME: 21:32 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15400
Scat Lady (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Class 4 Handicap at Nantes over 2400m on 1 July. Live contender. Algeciras (FR) Finished fifth at Saint-Cloud over 2400m in a Class 3 Handicap when last appearing on 28 June. Can be competitive from the foot of the handicap. Waitara (FR) Placed third over 2400m at Strasbourg in a Class 4 Handicap when last seen on 16 June. Hard to rule out. Shackleton (FR) Two recent placed runs, third over 3400m at this track in a Class 4 Handicap on 6 July on the most recent. One to keep onside.
RACE 9: PRIX RIVER MEMORIES HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 4) – 2400M | TIME: 21:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25900
Lady Madeleine (IRE) Honest filly, second on her last start at Saint-Cloud over 2400m in a Class 3 Handicap on 28 June. Can get a deserved success. Happy Lady (FR) Fair fourth at Saint-Cloud over 2400m in a Class 3 Handicap on 28 June when last appearing. Among the leading players. Pleasing (FR) Two wins of late, the latter over 2400m at Compiegne in a Class 4 on 25 May. On the upgrade and warrants respect. Spring Eve (FR) Fair fifth last time over 2800m at Compiegne in a Class 3 Handicap on 10 July. One to look at each-way.
RACE 10: DARLEY PRIX CHLOE GROUP 3 STAKES (3YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 5) – 1800M | TIME: 22:25 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 73200
Jennifer Jane (IRE) Is better than latest when ninth in a Group 2 over 2000m in Milan on 21 June. She won her penultimate outing with ease and has a big chance. Maintain Found one too good when runner-up in a Conditional Listed over 2000m at ParisLongchamp on 7 June. Is a threat. La Fogata (IRE) Finished fifth in a Group 3 over 2000m in Ireland on 24 June. Pierre-Charles Boudot rides and she can feature. Eklleel Successful in a Conditional Maiden at Lyon-Parilly over 1600m on 30 May. She takes on stronger but may be up to the task.
RACE 11: PRIX DE LA MARDELLE HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 6) – 2000M | TIME: 23:00 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 20200
Devil’story (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Handicap at Clairefontaine over 1800m on 3 July. Can contest the finish. Misses Lily (FR) In good form and finished third in a Handicap at ParisLongchamp over 1800m on 15 June. Cannot be ignored. Redoutable (FR) Finished fourth behind DEVIL’STORY (4) in a Handicap at Clairefontaine over 1800m on 3 July. Could strike. Fraternite (IRE) Finished fourth in a Handicap at Compiegne over 2000m on 5 June. Christophe Soumillon rides and she is a dark horse.
RACE 12: PRIX MESSIDOR GROUP 3 STAKES (3YO+) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 7) – 1600M | TIME: 23:35 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 73200
Erdenali (FR) Unbeaten in three starts. Was victorious in a Conditional Listed over 1500m at Deauville on 27 June. The horse to beat. Silius (IRE) Excellent runner-up in a Group 3 at ParisLongchamp over 1400m on 18 June. One of the leading contenders. Familly (FR) In good form and finished third in a Group 3 at ParisLongchamp over 2000m on 7 June. Was supplemented for this race and can go close. Matauri Bay (IRE) Not disgraced when third in a Group 3 at Chantilly over 1600m on 14 June. Is an honest individual and cannot be discounted.
RACE 13: PRIX SANS SOUCI II STAKES (4YO+) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 8) – 2000M | TIME: 00:10 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 17400
Happy Saxon (FR) Should have finished closer when seventh over 1800m at ParisLongchamp in a Class 2 Handicap on 15 June. Can surprise. El Pequenio Finished fifth in a Class 2 Handicap at ParisLongchamp over 1800m on 15 June. Can go close with luck in running. Avant Nous (FR) In good form and finished third in a Class 3 Handicap at Deauville over 1800m on 4 July. Merits obvious consideration. East Grey (FR) Was victorious in a Class 3 Handicap at Deauville over 1800m on 27 June. She would have come on from the run and can follow up.
