16:46 Chantilly
Janus Handicap - AWT
Flat
• 1599m
• €27,000
• 16
G
5 yrs
04-402
Bounced back to form with a reassuring 2nd to SEIGNEUR (8) in the reference race over course and distance on 15 February. Has a good record on this track too, so is a definite candidate for success
Ecurie M Tschopp
€90,924
G
4 yrs
16670-
Consistent for the most part with sound references at this level on the PSF. Has, however, not been seen since finishing 15th in a Quinte+ handicap over this course and distance on 21 November - best watched for now
Haras Du Logis Saint Germ
€30,381
G
9 yrs
413-20
Was enjoying a good run of form until fluffing his lines with a disappointing 12th in a Quinte+ handicap at Pau over 1600m on 31 January. Should not be hastily condemned
Le Haras Des Sens/jl Fabre
€128,005
G
4 yrs
6-6821
Has rediscovered his best form with blinkers fitted in two recent outings in claiming races, winning the latest of those over 1500m on this course on 24 February. Carries a 1kg penalty here on his handicap debut
Guy Pariente Holding
€61,774
G
7 yrs
83036-
Inconsistent but is certainly not incapable of getting into the picture in a race of this nature, judged on his best references. Was last seen finishing 6th in a course-and-distance handicap on 30 December
Mme Y Vollmer
€82,595
C
4 yrs
901-90
Consistent performer for the most part, although has blotted his copybook (unplaced) in recent Quinte+ events at Cagnes. Capable of better back in this grade off a reduced (1kg) mark
Mme S Gavrois
€55,870
F
5 yrs
17000-
Has finished 2nd twice on this course, including once over this distance, but has been off the boil since July so is best watched for now. Was a well-beaten 17th over this course and distance on 12 December
Triple B Stables
€46,968
G
5 yrs
288-91
Last-start winner of the benchmark event over the same course and distance on 15 February. Carries a penalty (2kg) for that win but is likely to remain very competitive
Ecurie High Heels Racing
€49,969
G
7 yrs
805-49
Inconsistent veteran with sufficient means to play a leading role, having already proven his competitiveness off this mark. Wasn't disgraced when only 9th in the reference race here on 15 February but is capable of better
Roy Racing Ltd
€180,298
C
5 yrs
723-14
Consistent handicapper with sound form references/credentials, including a recent 4th behind SEIGNEUR (8) and HOLLYHOCK (1) in the reference race on 15 February over this course and distance
A Dimitropoulos
€63,455
G
5 yrs
792-37
Didn't go unnoticed, despite finishing 7th, in the reference race over this track and trip on 15 February and has already won under Mickael Barzalona. Keep safe
D Guindon
€55,779
G
7 yrs
1405-0
Has few references on PSF and has not been convincing on this surface, which his last-start 12th over 1500m at Deauville on 6 January proves
Galopp-club Rhein-main
€118,199
G
5 yrs
26411-
Showed his form and versatility by following up his Saint-Cloud handicap win on turf in September with a win in a PSF handicap over this course and distance in his last start on 7 October. Up 4kg on his reappearance
Galoppklub Leipzig
€72,463
F
9 yrs
06-150
Inconsistent but is certainly not incapable of getting into the picture in a race of this nature, judged on her best references. Was only 12th in the reference race over course and distance on 15 February so needs to improve
M M Krebs
€138,346
G
5 yrs
5010-0
Won a course-and-distance handicap on 12 December but has struggled in both subsequent outings under his 3kg penalty. Was a well-beaten 13th in the reference race over this course and distance on 15 February.
Pat Barbe
€77,107
F
6 yrs
446-3D
Consistent for the most part with sound references on this track and her competitiveness off her current mark is beyond doubt. Disqualified in her last start at Lyon-La Soie on 24 January - looking to gain compensation
Le Marais/a Sundstrom
€72,035
Race Overview
HOLLYHOCK (1) has a particular liking for the course, even though he has never won on this track, but is good value to break that duck in what is otherwise a wide-open handicap. HARTWOOD MAN (11) is ideally positioned in stall No 1, so could enjoy the run of the race and put his finishing speed to good use by playing a leading role. SEIGNEUR (8), who beat the selection when winning the reference race last month, ought to remain competitive for a spot on the podium. Both SKY POWER (9) and CHILLI BOY (10) aren't incapable of making their presence felt either.
Selection:
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