14:10 Chantilly
Du Grand Cerf Stakes
C
6 yrs
1681-3
Well-performed versatile six-year-old entire with sound references (handicaps and conditions races) on the turf and PSF. Finished 3rd on his reappearance over 1900m on the PSF at this venue on 15 February
A Salikbayev
€245,390
F
4 yrs
53251-
Last-start winner over 2000m on heavy ground in Ireland (Curragh) on 31 October. Subsequently joined Francis-Henri Graffard's stable
S A Aga Khan
€10,090
G
7 yrs
8-1235
Ultra-consistent and well-performed veteran with sound references in this grade and at a higher level, including a last-start 5th in a 2400m Listed race on heavy ground at Saint-Cloud on 21 March. Keep safe
L L Baudron
€188,953
F
5 yrs
2/136-
Lightly raced mare with references and solid/consistent form credentials at a higher level. Absent since finishing 6th in a Listed race over this course and distance on 18 June, so is best watched for now
C Bernick
€138,697
F
4 yrs
112-
Won consecutive starts in August and September last year before losing her unbeaten record when 2nd in a 2500m Listed race at Deauville on 19 October. Has the means to play a leasing role on her return
Ecurie Madame Jacques Cyp
€39,548
G
9 yrs
5621-6
Capable but inconsistent veteran performer who, after finishing 6th, is held by ALWAYS WELCOME (3) on the form a recent 2400m Listed race at Saint-Cloud on 21 March
Ch Ch Plisson
€375,046
G
4 yrs
2235-1
Progressive sort with sound references/form credentials, maintaining his consistency throughout 2023 before winning on his reappearance over 2100m at Saint-Cloud on 12 March. Should have more to offer
Wertheimer & Frere
€40,116
F
4 yrs
25149-
Consistent Kingman filly whose experience gained in England on the turf and PSF ought to stand her in good stead in France. Absent since finishing 9th in a 2200m PSF handicap at Kempton on 27 September
Mme R Hillen
€12,690
Race Overview
Maturing SACRED SPIRIT (7) impressed when winning on her reappearance and remains open to further improvement, so it could pay to follow his progress. He gets the nod ahead of returning SHAKTI (5) who has already revealed serious means, though her race readiness has to be taken on trust. KERMIYA (2) and MANTOOG (8) made successful starts to their careers in England and cannot be underestimated either.
Selection:
7 - 5 - 2