16:02 Deauville
Goldikova Listed Stakes
Flat
• 1599m
• €48,000
• 14
F
4 yrs
2216-4
High-class performer who confirmed the form of her 6th in the Group I Prix de l'Opera last year by finishing 4th over 1600m at ParisLongchamp on 9 June. WIll have more to offer
M Motto
€102,084
F
4 yrs
158-85
Sparked improvement with the benefit of a comeback run under her belt to finish 5th over 1600m at Toulouse on 28 May. Can do better
C Wright/a Macdonald/w Campbell
€72,336
F
4 yrs
684-37
Didn't go unnoticed when 7th in a lucrative Class 1 Handicap over 1800m at Chantilly on 16 June. Dark horse
Sarl Darpat France
€39,304
F
4 yrs
513753-
Caught the eye when 3rd in a 1400m Listed race at ParisLongchamp on 25 November. Absent since but isn't underestimated
E Babington/p Cunningha
€44,374
F
4 yrs
1-6502
Returned to form with a last-start 2nd to AVERSA (12) in a recent Quinte+ over 1500m at Saint-Cloud on 11 June. Keep safe
Famille Moussac
€86,001
F
4 yrs
2/2166-0
Highly regarded filly. Soundly beaten (23rd) on her reappearance over 1600m at Ascot on 19 June but would've improved with the benefit of that comeback outing
Cr Hirst
€40,194
F
4 yrs
98-640
Finished a well-beaten 14th in a Class 1 Handicap over 1800m at Chantilly on 16 June. Needs to improve
Prime Equestrian S A R L
€44,194
F
4 yrs
189-23
Has finished on the podium in both starts on French soil, the latest (3rd) over 1600m at Toulouse on 28 May
Qatar Racing Limited
€35,487
F
4 yrs
63-464
Consistent filly absent since finishing 4th in a 1400m Listed race at ParisLongchamp on 28 April. Not taken lightly
Jc Seroul
€61,617
F
4 yrs
6-5162
Consistent filly whose best references have been achieved on turf. Must improve to be competitive having finished 6th in a 2000m Listed race at Le Lion-d'ANgers on 9 May
Jc Seroul
€51,403
F
4 yrs
3410-0
Revealed promise in both starts in Ireland but made no impression (11th) in her first start on French soil over 1800m at Chantilly on 17 May
Teme Valley Racing
€9,617
F
4 yrs
551761
Last-start winner of a 1500m Quinte+ handicap at Saint-Cloud on 11 June. Ought to remain competitive
Jp Vanden Heede
€123,729
F
4 yrs
6/457-32
Finished 2nd in 1600m handicap at Ascot on 11 May. Mickael Barzalona in a notable jockey engagement
D Ward
€39,855
F
4 yrs
24-975
Has been disappointing this season but has her sights lowered and should fare better as a result. Was 5th in a 1600m Group III at Chantilly on 16 June
Wertheimer & Frere
€90,659
Race Overview
EXCELLENT TRUTH (1) won on her only previous visit to Deauville, albeit over further, and she is good value to preserve that 100% track record with improvement expected after an encouraging comeback run. Group-placed LEFT SEA (14) has regained momentum recently and has a good opportunity to reassure her supporters/connections by fighting for victory. SUVIANA (5), who acquitted herself well in a recent Quinte+ handicap won by AVERSA (12), Karl Burke's BACK SEE DAA (6) appeal most of the remainder.
Selection:
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