11:27 Salon-De-Provence
Societe des Courses de Salon-de-Provence Stakes
Flat
• 2000m
• €22,000
• 7
C
3 yrs
721-54
Consistent colt who improved with each of three starts last year to open his account at Tarbes over 1500m. Has regained momentum with 2 pleasing comeback efforts - was 4th over 2150m at Cagnes on 17 February
G Algranti
€20,385
C
3 yrs
2-41
Improving last-start winner who showed an aptitude for heavy ground by opening his account over 2100m at Toulouse on 4 March in his first start on turf. Could have more to offer
Ecurie C Marzocco
€17,522
C
3 yrs
1
Debut winner over 2150m on the PSF at Lyon-La Soie on 15 March. Open to any amount of improvement with the benefit of that experience
P Hartzer
€13,230
C
3 yrs
241-36
Revealed considerable means as a two-year-old last season and has remained consistent/competitive ever since. Finished 6th on a 1500m handicap on heavy ground at Cagnes on 26 February - not taken lightly
Jc Seroul
€21,664
G
3 yrs
-71462
Consistent and versatile performer whose greater experience should stand him in good stead. Finished 2nd in a 2000m Class 1 conditions race at Marseille-Borely on March, so cannot be underestimated
The Gentleman's Stable
€38,877
F
3 yrs
94-12
Finished 2nd to an exciting prospect (colt) in the Class 1 Prix Policeman over 2150m at Cagnes-sur-Mer on 17 February. Has leading claims
L L Baudron
€25,087
F
3 yrs
4153-6
Highly regarded filly as a two-year-old. Made no impression in a 1600m Listed race on very heavy ground at Saint-Cloud on her reappearance (16 March) but is capable of better - blinkers fitted for the first time
Mme S Lauff
€18,522
Race Overview
DARLING DARLING (7) outclassed in a Listed race on very heavy ground at Saint-Cloud on her reappearance but will fare better at this level with improved fitness on her side and first-time blinkers fitted. She gets the nod here ahead of CITY GIRL (6), who is more effective on turf than on PSF, and PASSEPARTOUT (1) who was probably stretched by the 2150m in a Class 1 at Cagnes last time. The latter's stable companion EDOARDO (2) ought to remain competitive after a last-start success on heavy ground at Toulouse in his first outing on turf.
Selection:
7 - 6 - 1
