13:57 Marseille-borely
Bandol Handicap
Flat
• 1200m
• €20,000
• 15
C
5 yrs
0-5605
Mostly moderate form of late and was 5th last time out in a handicap at Marseille-Vivaux over 1500m on 12 April. Others are preferred
S Grandin/m Nikitas
€80,618
G
4 yrs
-42191
A winner of two claimers in last three starts including last time out at Marseille-Vivaux over 2000m on 12 April. Tries sprinting and can be competitive in a handicap
S Grandin
€37,884
G
5 yrs
-33211
Improving and won a handicap last time out over this track and trip on 20 March. Carries a 3.5kg penalty but can follow up
Ecurie Ch-a Mary
€92,627
G
6 yrs
-60242
In good form of late and was runner-up last time in a handicap at Marseille-Vivaux over 1500m on 12 April
Jp Zaoui/b Milliere/n Ricignuolo
€57,092
G
5 yrs
1-1123
In very good form of late and was third last time out in a handicap over this track and trip on 20 March. Be right there at the finish
G Somme/p Walter
€82,130
F
4 yrs
006808
Talented filly back in her day but has been off the boil for some time now - finished 8th in a 1500m PSF handicap at Vivaux on 12 April
N Ozguler/ecurie Edgar Messaoud
€66,226
F
4 yrs
0500-0
Showed early promise but lost her way last year and could only finish 13th on he reappearance in a 1500m PSF handicap at Vivaux on 12 April
Mario Genovese Srl/a Dall'oglio
€17,788
F
7 yrs
-58503
Unreliable but was third last time out in a handicap at Marseille-Vivaux over 1500m on 12 April. Might place
P Sigaud
€115,045
F
4 yrs
-37420
Disappointing last run when well beaten in a handicap at Chantilly over 1600m on 30 March. Good form before that and has a place chance
Ecurie Melanie
€54,634
G
5 yrs
652121
At the top of his game with two wins in last four starts and was a winner of a handicap last time out at Marseille-Vivaux over 1500m on 5 April. Not out of it
F Boualem
€71,207
G
5 yrs
07-129
Disappointing last run when 9th in a handicap at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 1500m on 26 February. Might play a minor role
B Giraudon
€83,191
F
4 yrs
31-705
Disappointing form of late and was 5th last time out in a handicap over this course and distance on 20 March. Place chance
F Boualem
€19,115
F
5 yrs
6-0065
Has won over this course and distance but was 5th last time out in a claimer at Chantilly over 1000m. Could play a minor role
N Ricignuolo/c Signol/x Brelaud
€117,012
C
4 yrs
2/705-
Relatively unexposed colt who has been sparingly raced, which suggests he has been plagued by soundness issues. Absent since finishing 5th over course and distance on 9 June 2023
Cajdasrot S R O
€9,766
C
9 yrs
202877
Disappointing form of late and was 7th last time out in a handicap over this track last time out on 20 March. Others are preferred
Mme N Carrie-eychenne
€228,491
Race Overview
BLACK FALCON (2) was a very easy winner over 2000m at Marseille-Vivaux recently and won't be bothered by this shorter distance, so is given the nod to follow up. Consistent ACCLAM (4), twice 2nd in his last three starts, is also presented with legitimate claims of achieving a victory. DON FALCO (10) and MONSIEURVALCHOP (5) arrive in good form and physical condition, so are also likely to be competitive. CALIFANO (3) and EXPERTISE (12) complete the shortlist.
Selection:
2 - 4 - 10
