13:10 ParisLongchamp
Ville De Paris Handicap
Flat
• 1599m
• €55,000
• 15
C
3 yrs
14-291
Versatile colt with sound references in handicaps. Found 1900m too far when 9th in a Quinte+ on PSF in March but set the record straight with an impressive last-start win over 1600m at Le Mans on 23 April
F Blichfeldt
€41,127
C
3 yrs
85-134
Ran in a Listed race at two and has maintained his form/consistency at three. Has crossed paths with quality rivals but his opening mark is a bit high - finished 4th at Marseille-Borely (1800m) on 24 April
M Pietrangelo
€62,261
G
3 yrs
123-34
Stayed on well to finish 4th behind CLAVUS (1) over 1600m at Le Mans on 23 April. Meets that rival on 1,5kg better terms and has the profile to succeed in the handicap category
Mme I Corbani
€24,194
F
3 yrs
-31133
Won back-to-back 1500m outings at Cagnes during the winter and proved her competitiveness off this mark (under a penalty) when 3rd in a Quinte+ over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on 1 May. Not taken lightly
P Rechsteiner
€37,284
F
3 yrs
61-41
An impressive/eye-catching winner over 1600m at Chantilly on 26 April against female opposition. Now faces male rivals on her handicap debut but has scope to improve off an unchanged mark
Baron Ed De Rothschild
€29,046
C
3 yrs
5-422
Caught the eye with a fast-finishing 2nd on his handicap/Quinte debut at Saint-Cloud on 1 May. Needs only to repeat that performance to open his account
Godolphin SNC
€20,077
F
3 yrs
23-562
A 5-start maiden with sound references and untapped potential. Runner-up over course and distance on her ParisLongchamp debut in a conditions race on 12 May - an attractive outsider
S Kumin/al Shaqab Racing
€49,888
F
3 yrs
611061
Has won three handicaps this year, earning a total penalty of 9kg. Steps up considerably in class off of a mark 3,5kg higher after her last-start success at Le Mans in a 1600m handicap on 15 May
Mme C Barande Barbe
€38,606
C
3 yrs
332-21
Has established himself in the handicap category - finished 2nd in consecutive handicap appearances before opening is account over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on 1 May. Respected despite a 2,5kg penalty
Ecurie Waldeck
€29,889
F
3 yrs
3515
Acquitted herself well when finishing 5th over 1600m at Le Mans on 23 April - behind CLAVUS (1) and CONTENTIOUS SOUL (3). Meets those rivals on better weights terms
Ecurie Des Monnaies
€15,012
F
3 yrs
-49032
Has only recently joined Anne-Sophie Crombez's stable, following 2nd in a 1600m Saint-Cloud claimer on 10 May. Best watched for now
J Couvercelle/j Smolen/f Chevit
€28,768
F
3 yrs
742303
Caught the eye when running on from last to finish 3rd over 1300m at this venue on 9 May. Faces male rivals this time but shouldn't be underestimated
Mme L Sarova
€14,208
F
3 yrs
7157
Convincing winner over 2150m at Cagnes on 12 February but appears to have regressed in subsequent outings (unplaced in both). Could only finish 7th over 2000m at this venue on 9 May - drop in trip suits
A Krauliger
€12,900
F
3 yrs
2-3113
Moved from Carlos Laffon-Paris to join Brian Beaunez in late March and has continued to improve. She finished an encouraging 3rd on her handicap debut over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on 1 May - dark horse
X Humbert/b Beaunez/d Torcheux
€30,477
F
3 yrs
87-473
Wasn't disgraced when finishing in midfield (7th) on handicap debut over an inadequate 1300m. Proved her form, well-being and preference for the mile when 3rd over track and trip on 12 May
Beaumelles Racing
€5,000
Race Overview
On his Quinte+ debut at Saint-Cloud on 1 May, HAMLET'S NIGHT (6) ran on powerfully to finish 2nd and need only repeat that performance to shed his maiden tag. CLAVUS (1) returns to the handicap category with legitimate ambitions, having impressed over this (his preferred) distance last time. CONTENTIOUS SOUL (3), on his handicap debut, last-start handicap winner ARPENTEUR (9), who carries a 2,5kg penalty, and ABIAT (12), who ran on from last to finish 3rd over 1300m on this track recently, are also competitive for a spot on the podium. BELISE (5), AMORCITA (4) and IBERIA (15) are potential place-getters.
Selection:
6 - 1 - 3
