15:28 ParisLongchamp
Rue Cremieux Handicap
Flat
• 2099m
• €22,000
• 15
F
7 yrs
9-2971
Won a course-and-distance handicap last time out (9 May) and is likely to remain competitive despite a 2,5kg penalty
F Alloncle
€110,057
F
4 yrs
25-870
Soundly beaten (unplaced) in all three comeback outings this year, the latest (11th) in 2000m handicap at Strasbourg on 22 April. Can be ruled out
Mme Sa Stark
€27,600
G
7 yrs
935025
Has shown signs of improvement recently with blinkers fitted. Finished 2nd on PSF over 1900m last month and confirmed that progress by finishing 5th over 2000m at this venue on 12 May
Mme H Mennessier Martinez
€49,452
G
10 yrs
202397
Unplaced in his consecutive recent outings but seldom far off the mark, although most effective in the claiming category - finished 7th over 2500m in that grade at Saint-Cloud on 10 May. Others preferred
M Koutsomytis/a Dimitropoulos
€113,040
F
4 yrs
185-50
Made an encouraging (5th) reappearance in a PSF handicap in February but hasn't been since finishing a disappointing 16th over 2400m in a handicap at Compiegne on 10 March
Mme Mc Elaerts
€13,356
F
5 yrs
90-2730
Versatile mare but remains unreliable/inconsistent. Finished a well-beaten 10th in an 1800m handicap at Fontainebleau on 3 May - capable of better
Mme L Dyer
€68,992
F
6 yrs
710203
Returned to form with an improved/encouraging 3rd off her current mark in a handicap over 1950m at Le Mans on 15 May. Confirmation required
A Morteo
€88,141
C
5 yrs
650891
Somewhat reassured with a last-start victory over 2100m on PSF at Mons on 26 April. Returns to France and switches with legitimate ambitions
B Verstraete
€39,615
G
6 yrs
00-091
Won a course-and-distance conditions race on 16 May and could make his presence felt again despite a 2kg penalty
Sm Berger
€56,243
C
6 yrs
006-95
Steadily regaining form/momentum since sliding down the weights/ratings. Didn't go unnoticed when 5th over 1800m on PSF at Chantilly on 7 May - keep safe
Woodpark Bloodstock Ltd
€64,909
F
4 yrs
4479-4
Didn't go unnoticed when finishing 4th on her reappearance in a handicap over course and distance on 5 May. Attractive outsider
Jc Datchi/c Cohen/ec Moise Ohana
€5,560
G
6 yrs
3520-3
Caught the eye with an encouraging 3rd on his reappearance over 2000m at Strasbourg on 8 May. Will have more to offer
Stall Hexenberg
€68,702
G
4 yrs
105006
Showed signs of a return to form last time - finished 6th in a handicap over 2000m at Marseille-Borely on 10 May. Not taken lightly dropped 1kg
Mme K Bentley
€17,637
F
5 yrs
16-060
Versatile mare but remains unreliable/inconsistent. Finished a well-beaten 16th over track and trip in a handicap on 9 May
J Van Der Weide
€35,841
C
5 yrs
40-090
Has failed to establish himself in handicaps on the turf, despite a dropping in the weights/ratings. Was a well-beaten 15th in a 1900m PSF handicap at Chantilly on 11 May
Earl De La Vallee
€22,263
Race Overview
COGOLIN (12) appreciates this ParisLongchamp layout and, having shown his form and well-being on his reappearance at Strasbourg, could be the one to side with. EXCITING (10) continues to slide down the weights/ratings, so should resurface sooner rather than later. He didn't go unnoticed when 5th in a conditions race last time and could play a leading role back in the handicaps off a reduced (1,5kg) mark. Last-start winner KARIOITAHI (1) remains competitive after her recent victory on this course, while I'M ON MY WAY (13) and SHAWBAK (3) aren't without chances either.
Selection:
12 - 10 - 1
