16:18 Chantilly
Du Chene Pouilleux Claiming Stakes - AWT
G
8 yrs
351-11
Undefeated in two starts for this stable since returning to French soil, including a course-and-distance claimer on 23 February. Can win again with Dorian Provost's handy 2,5kg allowance
Mp Reichstein
€286,413
G
8 yrs
3-1086
Well-performed veteran with 11 wins from 52 starts and references at this level, including a 3rd on this track over 1600m in December. Didn't go unnoticed when 6th in a 1400m handicap here on 1 March
Jc Daoudal/n Tournier
€177,679
G
9 yrs
601-04
Proven in the claiming category and confirmed as much by bouncing back to form with a reassuring 4th in an 1800m turf claimer at Compiegne on 10 March. Has the means to make his presence felt
G Caggiula
€160,887
G
7 yrs
8655-26
Consistent for the most part and is capable of better than his last-start 6th in an 1800m conditions race (29 February) on this course suggests. Dangerous to discount in his first start at this level
KB Thoroughbreds
€122,794
G
6 yrs
6-1211
At the top of his game after winning three of his last four starts (finished 2nd in the other), including consecutive 2000m PSF races at Cagnes recently - the latest a claimer on 19 February. Will pose a threat
T Jander
€96,373
C
4 yrs
014-87
Lightly raced colt, won on debut over 2100m on the PSF at Mons in December but been soundly beaten in both appearances on French soil - the latest (7th) at Fontainebleau over 3000m on 15 March
Stal Molenhof
€0
G
4 yrs
192-00
Won a 2400m handicap at Saint-Cloud in October but has struggled to remain consistent/competitive under a penalty since (14th in a 2500m Quinte+ on PSF at Deauville on 26 January). Can do better here
Mme H Devin
€28,180
G
5 yrs
586-20
Achieved his only victory in a handicap over this course and distance in October last year. Inconsistent since and was a well-beaten 11th in a 2400m PSF handicap at Pornichet on 2 March - watch for now
Ecurie Melanie
€23,488
G
6 yrs
62196-
Finished unplaced in both PSF handicaps under a 3kg penalty for winning an 1800m Le Croise-Laroche handicap in October. Absent since his last-start 6th in an 1800m handicap at Lyon-La Soie in November
Last Unicorn Racing
€56,536
G
4 yrs
3597-9
Showed promise in both 2022 outings but was sparingly raced and appeared to lose his way last year. Made no impression (9th) on his reappearance in a 2200m claimer at Fontainebleau on 6 March - ignore
Mme G Kerekesne Muszil/j
€10,477
G
8 yrs
79004-
Inconsistent veteran gelding, showed signs of a return to form dropped to his current mark by finishing an improved 4th in a 2500m PSF handicap at Deauville on 18 November. Best watched for now
Stall Laurus
€86,840
C
5 yrs
672-64
Consistent for the most part and seldom far off the mark in handicaps and claimers on this surface. Didn't go unnoticed when finishing 4th in a 1600m PSF claimer at Cagnes on 23 January
Stall Liberty Leaf
€28,078
Race Overview
PATRICK SARSFIELD (1) is undefeated under Edouard Monfort's tutelage and seems good value to remain so, given Dorian Provost's handy 2,5kg allowance. He will, however, be tested by SHANAKILL (5) who has been in irresistible form at Cagnes recently, and PLAIN BEAU (3), whose competitiveness at this level is beyond doubt. IT'S ALL A DREAM (2) and ALREHB (4) complete the shortlist.
Selection:
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