13:15 ParisLongchamp
Passage Sainte-Anne Handicap
Flat
• 2099m
• €30,000
• 15
F
4 yrs
54-339
Versatile filly with references on turf and PSF but she continues to blow hot and cold. Ran a better race than her finishing position (9th) suggests in a 1900m PSF handicap at Deauville on 9 April - place chance
S Cerulis/trois Mille
€50,015
C
4 yrs
9677-3
Made a very encouraging reappearance (3rd) over 2000m at Fontainebleau on 13 April. Makes his Quinte+ debut with a lively outside chance
D Kubica
€15,615
C
4 yrs
-45124
Consistent stayer with sound references/form credentials over marathon distances, including a last-start 4th over 3100m at Nantes on 6 April. His wide No 14 stall is a disadvantage
Ecurie Bucephale
€45,734
G
4 yrs
-40415
Opened his account in an 1800m handicap at Compiegne in March and proved his competitiveness off this mark (under a 2,5kg penalty) by finishing 5th in a 1900m PSF handicap at Deauville on 9 April. Dark horse
Mme E Hebert
€43,061
G
4 yrs
810-48
Won a 2100m PSF handicap at Pornichet on 14 November but has struggled since and a soft track will not serve his interests either. Could only finish 8th in a 2100m handicap at Senonnes on 14 April
Mme Am Roux
€26,358
G
4 yrs
6459-0
Revealed promise as a two-year-old but has since flattered to deceive. Was gelded last summer but hasn't shown signs of improvement recently - finished 10th in a 1600m handicap at this venue on 14 April
Mme G Reille-villedey
€28,055
G
4 yrs
2-4216
Consistent for the most part and won a Lyon-La Soie PSF handicap on 24 March before finishing a creditable 6th under a 2kg penalty (current mark) in a 2000m turf handicap at Nancy on 4 April. Outsider
E Lacaille
€59,663
G
4 yrs
5558-0
Consistent handicapper who would've needed his comeback run in a 2400m Quinte+ at Chantilly on 4 April and is likely to do better here than he did that day (14th). Keep safe
Mme A Dupont
€37,614
F
4 yrs
00-680
Performed at a good level last season as a three-year-old but has been relatively disappointing since resuming. Dropped in the weights/ratings as a result and is dangerous off this mark, despite finishing 14th on this course in a 1600m handicap on 14 April
J Bell/s L Born
€33,827
G
4 yrs
-21352
Has performed consistently/competitively in all 5 outings (conditions races) this year - confirmed as much with an encouraging 2nd over 2400m at Nantes on 18 April. Not taken lightly
Gousserie Racing/haras St Pair
€38,350
F
4 yrs
47-810
Has regained freshness since her PSF handicap failure (11th) over 2100m at Chantilly on 1 March. Less effective on turf
Jf Senet/s Dumont/jl Ngo/chiche
€21,324
F
4 yrs
043-19
Made a winning reappearance at Morlaix in March but failed to confirm that form/improvement when only 9th on her handicap debut over 2100m at Senonnes on 14 April. Shouldn't be hastily condemned
Wr Swinburn
€6,004
G
4 yrs
63-660
Consistent performer in conditions races on both surfaces and was the subject of a few whispers ahead of his handicap debut at Chantilly on 8 March, though could only finish 11th over 1600m on the PSF. Capable of better
Ecurie Thomas Sivadier
€2,239
C
4 yrs
430247
Inconsistent but is a versatile colt with references at this level on both surfaces. Best watched for now, though, after finishing a modest 7th in a 1600m conditions race at Lyon-Parilly on 17 April
L L Lemiere
€54,582
F
4 yrs
27-641
Opened her account with a last-start victory over 2000m in a conditions race at Fontainebleau on 13 April. Ought to remain competitive under a 1kg penalty
R Zielinski
€21,339
C
4 yrs
0-0859
Recently joined Yoann Bonnefoy's stable but this race will probably be used as a gauge for his new trainer. Best watched for now after finishing 9th in a 2150m conditions race on PSF at Lyon-La Soie on 15 March
Stars Of Fortune
€21,189
Race Overview
MELBORA (9) performed well and kept good company as a three-year-old, so is probably a lot better than her recent form suggests. With references on this track and over this distance which isn't likely to hold any fears, it could pay to side with her at generous odds. GOLDYWAY DE SAON (8), after a much-needed comeback outing, is capable of improving to fight for victory under Stephane Pasquier, Both SAANEN (15), a winner last time out, and ALVALDI (12), whose handicap debut is best forgotten, are also capable of making their presence felt. STYLE D'EMIRS (13) and PANGAEA (10) complete the shortlist.
Selection:
9 - 8 - 15