Chantilly 27 October 2023

Going: Heavy

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11:59 Chantilly (France) (3YO only)

Grand Prix Du Nord Listed Stakes

1m 1f 207y

Winner €34,650 - 6 ran

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BIRR CASTLE (2) and WOODCHUCK (1) face off here for the fourth time in their careers and they're likely to fight for victory. The Andre Fabre-trained former behind Nicolas Bellanger's charge over 1800m last time but is good value to turn the tables over this distance which he will find more to his liking. Consistent CASSIUS (3), returning from a break, and EUBOA (6), who ran well to finish 4th in a Listed race on her from a small break, complete the shortlist.

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12:32 Chantilly (France) (2YO only)

Isonomy Listed Stakes

1m 208y

Winner €37,800 - 6 ran

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DE SICA (4) proved his debut 2nd was no fluke by winning next time out and confirmed his abundant promise with a good 2nd in a Group III contest over this track and trip last month, and need only perform to that level to resume winning ways in this Listed event. Unexposed debut winner SOSIE (3) may lack experience but revealed sufficient quality when winning first-up over 1600m at this venue to suggest that he could have a career in pattern races. He could pose a threat along with last-start winner RELEASE ME (5), who finished 2nd on debut and receives a 1,5kg sex allowance here. David Menuisier, who had a festival last weekend, runs WAR CHIMES (6) whose chances can't be ignored either after a creditable showing in the Prix Haras Bouquetot.

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13:07 Chantilly (France) (2YO only)

Prix Miesque Stakes (Group 3)

6f 211y

Winner €50,400 - 7 ran

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A competitive renewal of this Group III event, but one that could go the way of GEOLOGIST (2) judged on the form of her 3rd in the Group III Prix Six Perfections at Deauville this summer. Promising SANS VOIX (7) is unexposed but has already revealed serious means, by winning two of her three starts, and could fight for victory on the evidence of her impressive Bordeaux success recently. SHADY LADY (4), who beat the latter at Craon, was not disgraced in a Group II contest last time and should also have a role to play. Mickael Barzalona, in the Royal colours of the King and Queen of England, rides HARD TO RESIST (5) whose chances cannot be discounted either after finishing 4th in a Doncaster Group II last month.

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13:42 Chantilly (France) (2YO only)

Avenue Conde Maiden Srtakes - AWT

7f 209y

Winner €18,900 - 7 ran

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BRIO (1) took time to unwind but ran on well once the penny had dropped to finish 2nd on debut and should, with the benefit of that experience, improve over this slightly longer distance. So, he gets the nod to go one better here at the expense of well-related (nephew of Group I winner Left Hand) newcomer FIRST LOOK (8), who is respected on debut for Andre Fabre. OURO PRETO (6), despite his failure last time, should also have a role to play if bouncing back to his earlier form (twice 2nd). SHAMROCK GLITTER (5) and BLUE STARLIGHT (4) complete the shortlist.

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14:17 Chantilly (France) (2YO only)

Rue D'aumale Maiden Stakes - AWT

7f 209y

Winner €18,900 - 9 ran

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DORABELLA (2) caught the eye when finishing 3rd on debut at Bordeaux and ought to play a prominent role in the finish with improvement expected following that promising introduction. WORD'S OUT (10) is the only newcomer in the race but is bred to be useful so could defy her inexperience by fighting for victory. ALIMARA (3) is also likely to improve after an encouraging debut display and is another to factor in. GOOSEBUMPY (5) and QUENDRESA (4) have both the form and experience to make their presence felt too.

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14:52 Chantilly (France) (4YO plus)

Lab De Buis Handicap - AWT

7f 100y

Winner €10,080 - 16 ran

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LOVE AFFAIR (1) won twice under Christophe Soumillon at the start of the year and is good value to confirm recent improvement at this handicap value, so she gets the nod ahead of URI (3) who has regained his momentum and is proven on this track. BLACK PANTHER (10) is better than his last start suggests - unlucky not to have finished - and she remains capable of staking a claim in a race of this nature. EMPIRIC (11), like AL RASSOUL (4), is unreliable but has the means to get involved too.

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15:27 Chantilly (France) (3YO plus)

Vieille Route Claiming Stakes

5f 102y

Winner €11,970 - 13 ran

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WRONG COLOR (4) was imperious in her first start against older rivals last time when making a winning start to life in the claiming division, and he is good value to follow up that success with another for new connections. Proven at this level, KING ROBBE (2) retains the means to pose a threat and could fight for victory after finishing 2nd in his last two outings. EXCALIBUR (1) has enjoyed a good spell in the handicaps and has nothing to prove in this grade either, so should also have a role to play. WONDERFUL WORLD (14) is another to watch closely in his first start on French soil. TALLINSKI (7) has displayed commendable consistency and cannot be discounted either.

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16:02 Chantilly (France) (4YO plus)

L'Abbaye de La Victoire Handicap - AWT

7f 100y

Winner €13,230 - 17 ran

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A very competitive handicap. BOZA (12) was unlucky not to have finished closer last time out could put an end to a long losing streak. LORD MONCHABLON (10) bounced back to form with a win recently and is not incapable of following up. PRINCE DES DUNES (15) is hard to trust but has a winning chance too. MR SLICKER (7) is maintaining his form/consistency and is another capable of playing a leading role.

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16:37 Chantilly (France) (3YO plus)

Prix de Seine-et-Oise Stakes (Group 3)

5f 212y

Winner €50,400 - 14 ran

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A competitive race. GO ATHLETICO (2) has proven himself in France and is coming back here from some decent runs in Ireland. He may well be the one to beat. COEUR DE PIERRE (1) won well last time out in a Group III and is likely to be a danger. AMELLATA (9) loves this course and should have a say in the finish too. FORZA CAPITANO (4) will be doing his best late and could also stake a claim.

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17:12 Chantilly (France) (4YO plus)

Domaine de Valgenceuse Handicap - AWT

7f 100y

Winner €14,490 - 17 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
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Form Snapshot

MAKILROY (17) ran well when 3rd at this course last time out and has good a chance of winning the lucky last. He's preferred ahead of JUMANO (6), who could be returning to his better form following an improved 4th last time, as well as GOLDANIA (15) who cannot be too far away from winning after finishing 2nd in three consecutive outings, including a handicap last time out. MASCALINO (16) is also ready to strike after a good recent performance.

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