12:55 Chantilly
Jocker Handicap - AWT
Flat
• 1599m
• €53,000
• 16
G
5 yrs
720-47
Inconsistent but his means are undeniable. Didn't go unnoticed when finishing 7th in a 2000m PSF Quinte+ handicap at Cagnes on 12 February
Mme C Grandin
€129,099
F
7 yrs
100-00
Veteran mare who has been soundly beaten in each of her three Quinte+ appearances at Deauville recently, the latest (14th) of which was over 1900m on 3 February. Can be confidently overlooked
T Tailleur
€93,351
G
6 yrs
0013-3
Confirmed at this level and boasts a good record on this course too. Finished 3rd in a 1600m PSF Quinte+ handicap at Cagnes on 15 February and is a leading candidate for success
Ecurie Mathieu Offenstadt
€98,989
C
4 yrs
14-505
Consistent performer with solid form references/credentials, including a Quinte+ win over course and distance in October. Showed his form and well-being by finishing 5th in a 2000m Quinte+ race at Cagnes on 17 February
B Lynam
€75,016
C
4 yrs
0412-8
A proven Quinte+ performer with a good record over this track and trip and sound references off his current mark. Didn't go unnoticed when finishing 8th in a 1600m Quinte+ at Cagnes on 17 Jan
Ecurie Delloye
€54,447
C
5 yrs
4035-7
Consistent for the most part and has sound references to his name, including 2 places at Quinte+ level (from 5 starts in this category). Finished 7th on his reappearance over 1500m at Deauville on 3 February but is probably short of another run
Z Bifov/mme P Brandt
€58,738
F
5 yrs
33-303
Lightly raced with rock-solid form references/credentials up to 1500m, over which she finished 3rd in a PSF Quinte+ handicap at Deauville on 3 February. Questions remain regarding her efficiency at a mile
Ma Teeka
€32,004
G
6 yrs
69-321
Finished unplaced in his only appearance on this course. Has shown his form recently in claiming races, winning over 1700m at Pornichet on 9 February, but has a lot more on his plate here
J Grassick
€113,428
C
4 yrs
8533-2
Consistent colt with sound form references, including an improved 2nd in a conditions race at this venue over 1500m on 24 January when fitted with first -time blinkers (retained). Quinte+ debut
Ecurie Meiohas
€60,879
G
6 yrs
-17310
Has a win and two places from his 6 appearances on this course. Finished a well-beaten 11th over 2000m at Cagnes on 12 February but this distance will be much more to his liking - dark horse
H Boutin
€92,893
C
7 yrs
90-013
Has won at this level and boasts two wins as well as two places in seven starts on this course. Was 3rd over 1200m on the PSF at Pau on 18 February but has work cut out for him here back at a mile
M Fernandez De Arroyabe
€198,616
G
5 yrs
09-372
Has raced twice on this course at Quinte+ level for a victory and a 3rd. Finished a reassuring 2nd in first-time blinkers over 1200m at Pau on 18 February
E Rosjoe
€90,570
G
5 yrs
00-503
Inconsistent but is undeniably capable of holding his own at this level. Finished a reassuring 3rd in a 1600m PSF claimer at Cagnes on 12 February and Mickael Barzalona take the ride - keep safe
Stars Of Fortune
€43,775
F
4 yrs
503-21
Lightly raced filly with sound references, having already proven her competitiveness at Quinte+ level. Showed her form and well-being with a last-start victory over 1300m at Deauville on 10 Feb
A Gilibert / H Meraud
€44,498
G
5 yrs
893-56
Was 3rd in a 1900m claiming race on this course in December but has finished unplaced in both outings on PSF at Deauville this year - was 6th over 1500m on 3 February. Others preferred
M Ohanessian
€110,129
F
4 yrs
81106-
Has done no better than a 5th in her three appearances here and has been absent since finishing 6th over 1500m on this course back in November. Best watched for now
Healthy Wood Co Ltd
€28,343
Race Overview
LE NOMAD (3) amassed a string of podium finishes at this level during the winter and would've regained freshness since his last start so should, given his favourable position in the starting stalls with Stephane Pasquier once again in the irons, mount a serious challenge for race honors. ALCANOR (9) lines up here in good form and physical condition having proved his competitiveness with blinkers fitted last time (2nd) so seems capable of fighting for victory in his first start in the Quinte+ category. Mickael Barzalona's decision to ride ASHIKTASH (13) instead has to be respected, while BIG LOG (4) is more than capable (although inconsistent lately) of acquitting himself competitively at this level too. LE FREINAY (5) and TAIRANN (7) edge out SAINT HELLIER (1) in completing the shortlist.
Selection:
3 - 9 - 13