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De Marly Handicap
Flat
• 1299m
• €55,000
• 15
F
3 yrs
2424-1
Last-start winner over 1400m on heavy ground Le Mans on her reappearance (11 March). Makes her handicap/Quinte+ debut under just a 0,5kg penalty
Laghi France
€50,864
C
3 yrs
64-307
Caught the eye (3rd) in his first start on French soil behind two rivals rated higher than any of his opposition here but hasn't confirmed that form/encouragement in either subsequent outing - was only 7thg over 1400m on PSF at Chantilly on 28 March. Could do better now pitched into a handicap
M Josipovic
€22,770
F
3 yrs
421-46
Was disgraced (6th) on her handicap debut over 1200m on heavy ground at Fontainebleau on 2 April and was subsequently supplemented for engagement. Outsider
Ecurie Vitale
€27,199
C
3 yrs
2921-3
Promising at the start of his career and won a 1400m turf claimer on his reappearance. Proved his form and well-being by finishing 3rd over 1100m at Fontainebleau on 2 March - for fans of oustiders
Stal Vie En Rose
€47,548
G
3 yrs
351-20
Finished 2nd in his sole handicap appearance over 1300m on the PSF at Deauville in January before being outclassed in a 1300m Listed race at that venue on 8 March. Will be more competitive back at this level on his Quinte+ debut
Z Bifov
€26,358
C
3 yrs
641-18
Won consecutive PSF handicaps, earning a 6,5kg penalty in total, before showing his limitations in a Quinte+ handicap over 1900m at Chantilly on 28 March - finished 8th. Best watched for now
Mme G Voute
€26,331
G
3 yrs
55-127
Inconsistent but has undeniable means, though was disappointing when only 7th on handicap debut over 1100m at Salon-de-Provence on 3 April. For another day
Gousserie Racing
€33,913
F
3 yrs
6-4340
Well-performed filly with sound references at a lower level. Showed her limitations in the handicaps when only 10th over 1200m at Fontainebleau on 2 April
Jp Vanden Heede
€106,514
F
3 yrs
1-4424
Undefeated in two starts last season as a two-year-old and hasn't finished worse than 4th in 4 starts this year (albeit without success). Was 4th in the benchmark race over 1400m on PSF at Chantilly on 18 March - has legitimate claims
Ecurie Mg
€40,725
F
3 yrs
4148-2
Caught the eye with a reassuring 2nd on her reappearance in a handicap over 1100m on 3 April at Salon-de-Provence. Tries this distance for the first time, so is best watched for now
Je Dubois
€21,301
G
3 yrs
435-73
Consistent and versatile performer, effective on any ground/surface. Returned to form by finishing 3rd in a 1200m handicap on heavy ground at Fontainebleau on 2 April - more needed here
Y Lenoir / X Richard / C Tropres
€39,573
C
3 yrs
0-61
Unplaced in his first two outings before fully revealing himself with a last-start success over 1300m on the PSF at Chantilly on 14 March. Improving sort who needs to produce another career-best effort to have a say on his handicap debut
Wertheimer & Frere
€13,500
C
3 yrs
5636-6
Consistent colt with sound references/form credentials in conditions races against some high-class performers. Makes his handicap/Quinte+ debut after finishing 6th on heavy ground over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on 26 March
D R Lodge/b L Jones
€34,826
G
3 yrs
4-38
Represents a stable in good form and shouldn't be hastily condemned after finishing unplaced (8th) in a 1300m conditions race on the PSF at Chantilly on 14 March. Respected on his handicap debut
F&O Hinderze Racing
€6,187
F
3 yrs
33-228
Consistent for the most and remains capable of a lot better than her latest outing (8th), when drawn wide in a 1400m Quinte+ on the PSF at Chantilly on 18 March. Will be competitive from stall No 8
A Jathiere
€22,352
F
3 yrs
3-332
Revealed potential by finishing 3rd in three consecutive appearances in PSF conditions races before an eye-catching 2nd on her handicap debut in a 1400m Quinte+ on PSF at Chantilly on 18 March. Has never finished worse than 3rd and could open her account in her first on turf
A Gilibert/n Saltiel/c&Y Lerner
€23,751
Race Overview
Carlos and Yann Lerner, who saddled the winning pair of Sunday's Quinte+, are doubly represented here in the opener, although their best chance of success rests with L'ARDECHOISE (16) who made a remarkable handicap debut in the key benchmark race (2nd) on 18 March. On that evidence, she could be worth chancing to open her account in what is also her first start on turf. ALI (5) and KOSLOVKA (15), despite disappointing recent performances, remain candidates for success judged on their best references. THOMAS SHELBY (14), who was unlucky not to have achieved a better result in his last start (8th), has the means to acquit himself competitively on his handicap debut, while the addition of blinkers could eke out improvement from MCTENETT (2) who made a convincing debut on French soil after a promising start to his career in Ireland. MARIE MANCINI (9), JOJO JUNIOR (7) and FOU FURIEUX (13) complete the shortlist.
Selection:
16 - 5 - 15
