14:15 Compiegne
Grand Marechal Chase
Chase
• 3900m
• €59,000
• 5
F
5 yrs
-48924
Consistent mare with references in both the hurdles and steeplechase categories. Wasn't disgraced when finishing 4th in a 3900m handicap hurdle at La Teste-de-Buch on 10 April. Has legitimate claims back over fences
Ecurie De L'empereur
€74,409
F
7 yrs
/111/1
Sparingly raced but abundantly talented seven-year-old mare. Confirmed the promise of her debut 2nd over hurdles by winning all four subsequent outings in the steeplechase category - the latest over 3850m at Fontainebleau on 29 March
Ecurie McMillan
€71,074
F
6 yrs
132F7-
Consistent performer with sound references/form credentials over hurdles at a high level - lost her form in consecutive Group races late last year. Absent since finishing 7th in a 4300m Group II hurdle at Auteuil on 2 December but respected
Sarl Carion E M M
€375,270
F
5 yrs
41P8-2
Returned to form on her reappearance at Le Lion d'Angers with an encouraging/reassuring 2nd over 3900m on 31 March. Not taken lightly
Ecu Ecurie Beaunee
€122,694
F
5 yrs
260-F5
Hampered by a faller at the last hurdle when finishing 5th in a 3600m handicap hurdle at Auteuil on 6 April. Shouldn't be underestimated on her return to the steeplechase category
R Corveller/ec H Guerin
€37,680
F
6 yrs
4/P4-P
Was pulled up on her reappearance at Nort-sur-Erdre on 14 April following an 11-month absence. Best watched for now
Mme S Rakotoniaina
€0
Race Overview
MILANNE (2) has won all four appearances in the steeplechase category and has been more impressive with each outing, so is good value to preserve her invincibility over fences, She will, however, have to thwart the likely challenge of returning LA CHENEVIERE (3), who boasts two Group success over hurdles and whose means are undeniable. SAGRADAME (5) was unlucky not to have achieved a better finishing position over hurdles at Auteuil last time but showed enough on that occasion to warrant respect on her return to this sphere. Of the rest, ISALINE DE CHANDOU (4) appeals most.
Selection:
2 - 3 - 5
