Chantilly 07 October 2023
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Acquitted himself well (3rd) behind the phenomenon ACE IMPACT in a Group II event during the summer. One to beat
Acquitted himself well (3rd) behind the phenomenon ACE IMPACT in a Group II event during the summer. One to beat
Consistent for the most part and boasts sound form references. Has sufficient means to get into the picture
Consistent for the most part and boasts sound form references. Has sufficient means to get into the picture
Was a little more than four lengths adrift of BIRR CASTLE (1) last time out in his first start since joining Jean-Claude Rouget. Chief threat
Was a little more than four lengths adrift of BIRR CASTLE (1) last time out in his first start since joining Jean-Claude Rouget. Chief threat
Debut winner on the PSF at Chelmsford. This requires a lot more of him but deemed good enough to take his place regardless - beware
Debut winner on the PSF at Chelmsford. This requires a lot more of him but deemed good enough to take his place regardless - beware
Prolific performer at a lower level with nothing to lose in this grade/company. Will attract lovers of outsiders
Prolific performer at a lower level with nothing to lose in this grade/company. Will attract lovers of outsiders
Progressive filly and last-start winner who, despite the jump in class to this category, ought to remain competitive
Progressive filly and last-start winner who, despite the jump in class to this category, ought to remain competitive
Lightly raced filly absent since finishing 6th of 8 in a Listed race back in April. One to note on her reappearance
Lightly raced filly absent since finishing 6th of 8 in a Listed race back in April. One to note on her reappearance
Classy BIRR CASTLE (1) is the standout pick and hard to oppose in this Listed opener. He is favourably treated by the conditions and is likely to be better suited to this shorter distance. He will, however, be tested by CAMBRONNE (3) who, despite blowing hot and cold recently, remains more than capable of fighting for victory. Of the two fillies in the race, GARBO (6) has the best winning chance. Debut scorer DIRE LA VERITE (4) may lack experience but could be anything, so is dangerous to dismiss.
Talented, lightly raced filly who maintained a good level of form/consistency on her travels. One to beat
Talented, lightly raced filly who maintained a good level of form/consistency on her travels. One to beat
Unreliable although not incapable of getting into the picture, if judged on his best references. Outsider
Unreliable although not incapable of getting into the picture, if judged on his best references. Outsider
Out of sorts recently but boasts three podium finishes in four outings on this PSF track. Better expected
Out of sorts recently but boasts three podium finishes in four outings on this PSF track. Better expected
Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but is not easily ruled out
Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but is not easily ruled out
Has never finished worse than 4th on PSF and has regained freshness ahead of this engagement. High on the shortlist
Has never finished worse than 4th on PSF and has regained freshness ahead of this engagement. High on the shortlist
Formidable finisher who needs luck in running given his racing style. Not to be taken lightly in this small field
Formidable finisher who needs luck in running given his racing style. Not to be taken lightly in this small field
Nothing noteworthy to his name for a considerable period now so is easily ruled out. Others preferred
Nothing noteworthy to his name for a considerable period now so is easily ruled out. Others preferred
Struggling to regain her form or spark the improvement needed to be competitive in a race of this nature. Overlook
Struggling to regain her form or spark the improvement needed to be competitive in a race of this nature. Overlook
Ultra-consistent SAMAHRAM (1), back on French soil having finished 2nd in Germany last time, is good value to reconnect with success. PTIT PEDRO (5) is also consistent and boasts sound form references of his own, so looks the most likely danger. CICCIO BOY (6), a regular in Quinte+ events, should enjoy reverting to this surface and is capable of getting involved too, as is BRAZILIAN SURPRISE (3) in these calmer waters.
Progressive last-start winner whose only attempt at this racecourse ended in victory. Not taken lightly
Progressive last-start winner whose only attempt at this racecourse ended in victory. Not taken lightly
Looked an exciting prospect when winning on debut and acquitted himself well last time (6th) at Group level. One to be with
Looked an exciting prospect when winning on debut and acquitted himself well last time (6th) at Group level. One to be with
Runner-up in two of her last three starts having won her maiden in good style on this course at the end of June. Keep safe
Runner-up in two of her last three starts having won her maiden in good style on this course at the end of June. Keep safe
Improving last-start winner over this distance. More to do in this grade/company but lots of scope to progress
Improving last-start winner over this distance. More to do in this grade/company but lots of scope to progress
Fleet-footed filly, who likes to race on or near the speed, with sound form references. Not taken lightly
Fleet-footed filly, who likes to race on or near the speed, with sound form references. Not taken lightly
Improved to win her last start, which was over this distance. Needs to make further progress but has scope to do so
Improved to win her last start, which was over this distance. Needs to make further progress but has scope to do so
Distance-suited filly in good form, having improved in her five starts with blinkers on (twice 2nd, three wins). Dark horse
Distance-suited filly in good form, having improved in her five starts with blinkers on (twice 2nd, three wins). Dark horse
SAJIR (2) was deemed good enough to compete at the highest level last time (6th) and need only run to that level of form again to win here. BAILEYS POLKA DOT (5), supplemented for this, could improve trying this distance for the first time having already shown she has sufficient means to pose a threat. EMPLOY (3), runner-up in two of her last three starts, ought to make her presence felt too, along with last-start winner ROCAMBOLESQUE (1).
Has been off the boil recently but is more than capable of redeeming himself in this category. Beware
Has been off the boil recently but is more than capable of redeeming himself in this category. Beware
Despite his lack of consistency, warrants the utmost respect here on the evidence of his victory in his last start on PSF earlier this year
Despite his lack of consistency, warrants the utmost respect here on the evidence of his victory in his last start on PSF earlier this year
Proven on this surface and has a liking for this course too. Ought to fight for victory in his first claiming race
Proven on this surface and has a liking for this course too. Ought to fight for victory in his first claiming race
Seldom finishes a long way adrift of the winner so does have the means to get a look in here. Place chance
Seldom finishes a long way adrift of the winner so does have the means to get a look in here. Place chance
Unreliable but not incapable of getting into the picture judging on what he has done best. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
Unreliable but not incapable of getting into the picture judging on what he has done best. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
Ultra-consistent performer on the turf and need only prove as effective on the PSF to play a leading role
Ultra-consistent performer on the turf and need only prove as effective on the PSF to play a leading role
Nothing noteworthy to her name for a considerable period now so can be ruled out here. Others preferred
Nothing noteworthy to her name for a considerable period now so can be ruled out here. Others preferred
Seldom far off the mark and could get into the picture here racing with the headgear removed. Dark horse
Seldom far off the mark and could get into the picture here racing with the headgear removed. Dark horse
Showed signs of improvement last time and could get a look in here if building on that progress. Outsider
Showed signs of improvement last time and could get a look in here if building on that progress. Outsider
Maintaining a reasonable level of form and consistency, so looks well placed here on best references. Keep safe
Maintaining a reasonable level of form and consistency, so looks well placed here on best references. Keep safe
Has nothing noteworthy to his name to warrant consideration here and can be ruled out. Others preferred
Has nothing noteworthy to his name to warrant consideration here and can be ruled out. Others preferred
Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
SIR ALEXANDER (3) is in good form and has already proved efficient on this surface, so represents an essential base in this claiming event. PEARL HARBOR (10) has maintained her consistency and has the form and experience to play a leading role too, which could also be said of reliable ARCON (6). Despite his tendency to blow hot and cold, ATTO DI FEDE (2) has already shown sufficient means to have a say at this level. LEWIS CHOP (1) and RISE AND SHINE (8) complete the shortlist.
Closely matched with SEVEN QUESTIONS (3) on the form of a recent Group II event. Don't underestimate
Closely matched with SEVEN QUESTIONS (3) on the form of a recent Group II event. Don't underestimate
Consistent for the most part and has shown sufficient means to get into the picture. Has a place chance
Consistent for the most part and has shown sufficient means to get into the picture. Has a place chance
Ultra-consistent British performer who has done nothing wrong to this point and is already proven at this level
Ultra-consistent British performer who has done nothing wrong to this point and is already proven at this level
Still a maiden but has performed to a good level and run well in defeat. Has no more than a place chance though
Still a maiden but has performed to a good level and run well in defeat. Has no more than a place chance though
Consistent filly with sound form references/credentials and ought to acquit herself competitively here
Consistent filly with sound form references/credentials and ought to acquit herself competitively here
Improving filly, winner of the Listed Criterium de l'Ouest recently. Should be a factor in her hat-trick bid
Improving filly, winner of the Listed Criterium de l'Ouest recently. Should be a factor in her hat-trick bid
Last-start winner on this course adopting frontrunning tactics. Seems capable of repeating that feat
Last-start winner on this course adopting frontrunning tactics. Seems capable of repeating that feat
Exciting fillies DAWN CHARGER (7) and SHADY LADY (6) both have bright futures and are likely to fight for victory in this important Group II event. SEVEN QUESTIONS (3) and SPANISH PHOENIX (1) clashed recently at this level back 'home' in England and ought tobe competitive in their first starts on French soil. Good race!
Nothing noteworthy to his name for a considerable period now so can be ruled out. Others preferred
Nothing noteworthy to his name for a considerable period now so can be ruled out. Others preferred
Consistent mare with sound form references. Must prove herself on the PSF but has the means to play a role
Consistent mare with sound form references. Must prove herself on the PSF but has the means to play a role
Finished a reassuring 4th last time and has legitimate ambitions facing older rivals again. Not taken lightly
Finished a reassuring 4th last time and has legitimate ambitions facing older rivals again. Not taken lightly
Got back on track by finishing 2nd here recently and with his rider's 1,5kg allowance should be involved again
Got back on track by finishing 2nd here recently and with his rider's 1,5kg allowance should be involved again
Back the right track having rediscovered his form recently and, with Maxime Guyon in the irons now, warrants respect
Back the right track having rediscovered his form recently and, with Maxime Guyon in the irons now, warrants respect
Undeniably capable but has not yet managed to distinguish herself this year. Needs to redeem herself
Undeniably capable but has not yet managed to distinguish herself this year. Needs to redeem herself
Seldom finishes far off the mark and remains capable of staking a claim in a race of this nature. Beware
Seldom finishes far off the mark and remains capable of staking a claim in a race of this nature. Beware
Has looked distinctly ordinary for some time now, so his chances are limited even at this level. Ignore
Has looked distinctly ordinary for some time now, so his chances are limited even at this level. Ignore
Rarely far off the mark so could get into the picture here, though has no more than a place chance. Outsider
Rarely far off the mark so could get into the picture here, though has no more than a place chance. Outsider
Delphine Santiago, with the benefit of a 1,5kg allowance, maintains her confidence in this capable veteran. Dark horse
Delphine Santiago, with the benefit of a 1,5kg allowance, maintains her confidence in this capable veteran. Dark horse
Has not gone unnoticed on the turf recently and his last outing on the PSF ended in victory. Beware
Has not gone unnoticed on the turf recently and his last outing on the PSF ended in victory. Beware
Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
Finished 3rd on this course recently and is much better placed in the stalls this time around. Winning chance
Finished 3rd on this course recently and is much better placed in the stalls this time around. Winning chance
Rarely far off the mark so could get into the picture here, though has no more than a place chance. Outsider
Rarely far off the mark so could get into the picture here, though has no more than a place chance. Outsider
Has nothing noteworthy to his name to warrant consideration here and can be ruled out. Others preferred
Has nothing noteworthy to his name to warrant consideration here and can be ruled out. Others preferred
Has looked distinctly ordinary for some time now, so his chances are limited even at this level. Ignore
Has looked distinctly ordinary for some time now, so his chances are limited even at this level. Ignore
In a recent handicap on this course, WAYNE (13) and CAPCHOP (4) battled for the places and are, this time, likely to fight for victory. POLDINA (5) has returned to form and is in good physical condition, so could join them in that fight. ENJOY THE SILENCE (11) and ASPHODELE MIA (2) are capable and ought to be competitive in this grade/company. AL RASSOUL (10) and AMERICAN LILY (6) are best of the rest.
Consistent filly with sound form references, though her big weight here is somewhat of a concern. Capable
Consistent filly with sound form references, though her big weight here is somewhat of a concern. Capable
Lightly raced sort open to improvement and her rider's significant allowance should stand her in good stead
Lightly raced sort open to improvement and her rider's significant allowance should stand her in good stead
Consistent for the most part and seldom finishes far off the mark. Benefits from the 1,5kg allowance of his rider Marie Velon
Consistent for the most part and seldom finishes far off the mark. Benefits from the 1,5kg allowance of his rider Marie Velon
Finished a reassuring 2nd last time and her weight situation is more favorable. Beat three of these opponents recently
Finished a reassuring 2nd last time and her weight situation is more favorable. Beat three of these opponents recently
Finished 4th last time and makes an ambitious trip for this engagement. Will need to confirm recent improvement
Finished 4th last time and makes an ambitious trip for this engagement. Will need to confirm recent improvement
Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but not easy to rule out
Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but not easy to rule out
Consistent for the most part and lines up here in good form and physical condition. Could open her account
Consistent for the most part and lines up here in good form and physical condition. Could open her account
Finished a reassuring 2nd last time and ought to be competitive if confirming that improvement under just 49,5kg
Finished a reassuring 2nd last time and ought to be competitive if confirming that improvement under just 49,5kg
Moves up in class here but has shown sufficient means to warrant respect. Could get into the picture
Moves up in class here but has shown sufficient means to warrant respect. Could get into the picture
Has looked distinctly ordinary for some time now, so his chances are limited even at this level. Ignore
Has looked distinctly ordinary for some time now, so his chances are limited even at this level. Ignore
BLUE RIBBON (4) renews rivalry with MARY GOLD (1) on 2kg better weight terms so is taken to get her revenge here. Between the two, though, BOTTOMS UP (7) is interposed after catching the eye recently in races over shorter distances. BATESCA (2), REIGNSKOTA FAL (9) and SANARYEN (5) have some room for improvement so could also get involved.
Course specialist who finished runner-up last time out. Shoulders top weight but is likely to play a leading role
Course specialist who finished runner-up last time out. Shoulders top weight but is likely to play a leading role
Unreliable sort but remains quite capable of having a say in a race of this nature. Has claims here
Unreliable sort but remains quite capable of having a say in a race of this nature. Has claims here
Has looked distinctly ordinary for some time now, so her chances are limited even at this level. Ignore
Has looked distinctly ordinary for some time now, so her chances are limited even at this level. Ignore
Struggling to regain his form or spark the necessary improvement, so is unlikely to trouble the judge
Struggling to regain his form or spark the necessary improvement, so is unlikely to trouble the judge
Had no luck in running when finishing unplaced last time and is a lot better than the form of that outing indicates. Keep safe
Had no luck in running when finishing unplaced last time and is a lot better than the form of that outing indicates. Keep safe
Acquitted himself in the same race as BOZA (5) and HOT SUMMER (1) recently. Needs to be kept safe on that form
Acquitted himself in the same race as BOZA (5) and HOT SUMMER (1) recently. Needs to be kept safe on that form
Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but is not easily ruled out
Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but is not easily ruled out
Won five starts back but has struggled since. Dropped again in the weights, though, so could resurface
Won five starts back but has struggled since. Dropped again in the weights, though, so could resurface
Struggling to regain his form or spark the necessary improvement, so is unlikely to trouble the judge
Struggling to regain his form or spark the necessary improvement, so is unlikely to trouble the judge
Unreliable but in no way incapable of getting into the picture in a race of this nature. Not taken lightly
Unreliable but in no way incapable of getting into the picture in a race of this nature. Not taken lightly
Finished a reassuring 2nd last time and could have a role to play if confirming that improvement. Beware
Finished a reassuring 2nd last time and could have a role to play if confirming that improvement. Beware
Well placed in the stalls, given he likes to race on or near the speed. Showed signs of improvement last time and will be a factor if confirming
Well placed in the stalls, given he likes to race on or near the speed. Showed signs of improvement last time and will be a factor if confirming
Seldom finishes far off the mark and could get into the picture here but has no more than a place chance
Seldom finishes far off the mark and could get into the picture here but has no more than a place chance
Has lost her way and gone completely off the boil for some time now, so cannot be recommended. Overlook
Has lost her way and gone completely off the boil for some time now, so cannot be recommended. Overlook
Unreliable but not incapable of staking a claim here under a light weight. Dangerous to discount his chances
Unreliable but not incapable of staking a claim here under a light weight. Dangerous to discount his chances
Has looked distinctly ordinary for some time now, so her chances are limited even at this level. Ignore
Has looked distinctly ordinary for some time now, so her chances are limited even at this level. Ignore
LORD MONCHABLON (12) has sparked improvement recently and, over this shorter distance, ought to enjoy the conditions under which he could shine. BOZA (5) was unlucky last time but could serve it up to the selection in the fight for victory. HOT SUMMER (1), in good form and physical condition, as well as LOPAS (10), despite his inconsistency, have the means to pose a threat so are not discounted. IRBIS (6) and VALENTO (15) are better than their latest outings suggest and could get into the picture, along with SENEPARK (11) despite a No 16 gate in the stalls.
Will this time have the benefit of an inside barrier position to start from, so could have a say. Respected
Will this time have the benefit of an inside barrier position to start from, so could have a say. Respected
Has been performing well at Cagnes-sur-Mer and is one to watch on his return. Don't underestimate his chances
Has been performing well at Cagnes-sur-Mer and is one to watch on his return. Don't underestimate his chances
Formerly a good Quinte+ horse but inconsistent these days. Still has a chance for a good finishing position
Formerly a good Quinte+ horse but inconsistent these days. Still has a chance for a good finishing position
Has been struggling to recapture any form or consistency, so not likely to trouble the judge here. Overlook
Has been struggling to recapture any form or consistency, so not likely to trouble the judge here. Overlook
Disappointing last start but showed enough prior to that to suggest he remains capable of bouncing back in a race like this
Disappointing last start but showed enough prior to that to suggest he remains capable of bouncing back in a race like this
Runner-up in his last two starts and has already proven himself at this track. Will be a factor here
Runner-up in his last two starts and has already proven himself at this track. Will be a factor here
A hold-up type with a formidable burst of speed. Will once again rely on talented Bauyrzhan Murzabayev
A hold-up type with a formidable burst of speed. Will once again rely on talented Bauyrzhan Murzabayev
Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
Last-start winner who has gone up 5kg for two victories in his last four starts. Has a tough task on these terms
Last-start winner who has gone up 5kg for two victories in his last four starts. Has a tough task on these terms
Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but is not easily ruled out
Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but is not easily ruled out
Has won his last two starts and, while the hat-trick seems unlikely, benefits from the help of Mickael Barzalona
Has won his last two starts and, while the hat-trick seems unlikely, benefits from the help of Mickael Barzalona
Has rediscovered his form and is associated with Cristian Demuro for this entry. Capable of winning a race like this
Has rediscovered his form and is associated with Cristian Demuro for this entry. Capable of winning a race like this
Struggling to regain his form or spark the improvement needed to have a say in a race of this nature. Outsider
Struggling to regain his form or spark the improvement needed to have a say in a race of this nature. Outsider
Has been struggling to recapture any form or consistency, so not likely to trouble the judge here. Overlook
Has been struggling to recapture any form or consistency, so not likely to trouble the judge here. Overlook
Returns to the fibresand here with Maxime Guyon engaged, so cannot be taken lightly. Best to keep safe
Returns to the fibresand here with Maxime Guyon engaged, so cannot be taken lightly. Best to keep safe
Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
With Cristian Demuro now engaged, resurgent BLACKBIRDFLY (12) lines up here with the highest of ambitions and is the one to beat. IENISSEI (7) and PERTUSATO (6) renew their rivalry and seem capable of giving cheek to the selection. GOLD PLAYER (16) adapts to most things and won with authority on the grass recently, so should remain competitive. LARNO (1) and SAGA TIMGAD (3), both of whom have the means to resurface under these conditions, complete the shortlist.
