14:25 ParisLongchamp
Prix d'Hedouville (Group 3)
Flat
• 2399m
• €80,000
• 5
G
4 yrs
1114-2
Runner-up to GALASHIELS (4) in the Listed Prix Lord Seymour over this course and distance on his reappearance last month (14 April). Will pose a threat
P Baron Von Ullmann
€78,219
C
6 yrs
2155-1
Not disgraced in either outing on French soil last year, finishing 5th on both occasions - in a 2000m Group III at Deauville in August and over 2000m in a Listed race at Nancy on 17 September. Outsider
Drag Consulting S R O
€7,124
G
6 yrs
0-2111
Has looked better than ever recently by reeling off a hat-trick of Quinte+ successes, including consecutive 2000m wins at Saint-Cloud recently on heavy ground. Penalised 5kg for winning his latest on 1 April - dark horse
Jp Fichaux
€154,230
G
5 yrs
56-121
Course-and-distance winner of the Listed Prix Lord Seymour over course and distance on 14 April, when beating re-opposing rival GOLIATH (1). A progressive sort who is the one to beat
Godolphin SNC
€106,424
C
4 yrs
331-25
Consistent performer who finished out of the first four for the first time in his career (10 starts) when only 5th over course and distance in the Listed Prix Lord Seymour on 14 April. Place chance
F Hodel
€131,659
F
4 yrs
112-1
Has revealed considerable ability by winning three of four starts, including her latest on heavy ground at Chantilly on her reappearance over 2400m on 30 March. Not taken lightly
Ecurie Madame Jacques Cyp
€53,048
Race Overview
GALASHIELS (4) was a good winner of the Listed Prix Lord Seymour over this course and distance last time, beating GOLIATH (1) by 2 lengths, and is good value to confirm his superiority in this Group III event. SHAKTI (6) has won three of four outings, including on her reappearance last time, and has already proven herself on rain-softened ground so ought to be competitive for the leading positions. TRABUCO (3) steps up in class after a hat-trick of Quinte victories but shouldn't be underestimated either.
Selection:
4 - 1 - 6
