18:15 ParisLongchamp
Du Nabob Handicap
Flat
• 2199m
• €55,000
• 16
C
3 yrs
25313
Lightly raced colt with undeniable means - boasts sound references/form credentials, including a last-start 3rd in a competitive conditions race over 2350m at Angers on 29 May. Not taken lightly on handicap debut
P Bourigault
C
3 yrs
631
Has improved with each outing and confirmed as much with a last-start win over at 1950m Chateaubriant on 12 May. Makes his handicap/Quinte+ debut off a relatively high opening mark but has to be respected
Nightchill/tolmi Racing
C
3 yrs
322253
Consistent colt with sound references/form credentials, albeit without winning. Caught the eye when 5th on handicap/Quinte+ debut before showing his form/well-being with a good 3rd over 1950m at this venue on 30 May - dark horse
G Augustin-normand/genets Srl
F
3 yrs
433-21
Improving last-start winner at this venue over 2000m on 9 May. Pitched into a handicap/Quinte for the first time off a relatively high opening mark but is dangerous to discount
Mme M Thomas
C
3 yrs
422
Improving, unexposed colt with undeniable ability - finished 2nd in consecutive conditions races over 2400m at Saint-Cloud, the latest on 14 May. Not taken lightly on his handicap/Quinte+ debut
G Laroche/jl Quiniou
G
3 yrs
553115
Has won twice in the handicaps, the latest at Evreux over 2500m in April, but appeared to struggle under a 4kg penalty when only 5th over 2700m in a handicap at this venue on 23 May. For another day
Amis Du Monde Entier
G
3 yrs
97315
Opened his account on handicap debut over 2400m at Lyon-Parilly and confirmed that form/improvement (under a 4kg penalty) by finishing 5th in his first Quinte+ appearance over 2100m at this venue on 23 May
H H Aga Khan
C
3 yrs
53433
Consistent colt with solid form references/credentials, albeit without a victory. Finished an eye-catching 3rd in his first handicap/Quinte+ start over 2100m, behind STAR OF THE NIGHT (9), at this venue on 23 May
E Feurtet
F
3 yrs
-72112
Won back-to-back 2000m races, the latest a handicap at Saint-Cloud, before finishing a close-up 2nd in her Quinte+ debut over 2100m at this venue on 23 May. Candidate for success
Mme I Corbani
C
3 yrs
-32351
Belatedly opened his account by winning a 2100m handicap at this venue on 23 May and a resultant 2,5kg penalty is unlikely to halt his momentum. Keep safe
F Jolivet
F
3 yrs
5-3228
Consistent filly with sound references on PSF, including a Quinte+ 2nd over 1900m at Chantilly in March. Could only finish 8th in her first start on turf in a Quinte+ handicap at Chantilly on 29 April - for another day
Mme A Fabre
F
3 yrs
-34118
Won back-to-back 2400m races on PSF, including her handicap debut at Lyon-La Soie in April. Made little impression when only 8th in a 2100m handicap (her first start on turf) at this venue on 23 May - outsider
Haras d'Etreham
C
3 yrs
-03238
Finished an encouraging 3rd on his handicap debut at Chantilly (on heavy ground over 2400m) last month but was soundly beaten (8th) over 2700m in his first appearance at this venue on 23 May. Others preferred
Am Al-sulaiti
F
3 yrs
29160
Revealed considerable means in 3 starts on the PSF but has looked less effective on turf - unplaced in both outings in Quinte+ handicaps, the latest (14th) over 2100m at this venue on 23 May. Best watched for now
Hollymount Stud/c W Kwok/herald
F
3 yrs
433-76
Showed promise in 3 starts as a two-year-old but has disappointed this term - unplaced in both comeback appearances, the latest (6th) in a 1950m conditions race at this venue on 30 May. Makes handicap debut
Infinity Nine Horses/ec Equus
F
3 yrs
255
Unexposed filly who runs well under Sophie Chuette. Best watched for now, though, having finished 5th in consecutive 2400m conditions races at Saint-Cloud, the latest on 14 May
Earl De La Vallee
Race Overview
STAR OF THE NIGHT (9) confirmed the form of her handicap victory at Saint-Cloud by only narrowly failing to follow up in her first Quinte appearance over 2100m at this venue last month, proving her competitiveness at this level off her current mark. She need only repeat that performance to fight for victory with VAZIRHAN (7), who renews rivalry after an encouraging Quinte debut (5th) in the same race. MEHLANGO (10) opened his account in a 2100m handicap at this venue last time and a resultant 2,5kg penalty is unlikely to halt his momentum. DSCHINGIS DREAM (1), KING TREZY (8), who is closely matched on the form of a recent meeting with the selection, and improving last-start winner BENIMARU (2) are other candidates for a podium berth.
Selection:
9 - 7 - 10