15:00 Deauville
Prix De Psyche (Group 3)
Flat
• 2000m
• €80,000
• 5
F
3 yrs
61-2
Unexposed daughter of Shalaa whose comeback 2nd over 2000m at Chantilly (on 26 June) was given a boost by her conqueror who subsequently won a Listed race at Vichy. Not taken lightly
Al Shaqab Racing
€20,866
F
3 yrs
-12223
Reliable performer with sound references/form credentials, which include finishing 2nd at both Group II and Group III level. Maintained her consistency with a good 3rd in a course-and-distance Listed race on 9 June
Z Ben M'rad
€80,133
F
3 yrs
2-3115
Progressive sort who won a 1900m PSF handicap in May before taking out a course-and-distance Listed race last month. Didn't go unnoticed when 5th in a 2000m Group II at Saint-Cloud on 30 June
Mme H Devin
€87,605
F
3 yrs
1-170
Highly regarded Camelot filly whose two outings at Group I level did not go according to plan - finished 11th in the 2100m Prix de Diane at Chantilly on 16 June. Beat Group I Poule d'Essai des Pouliches winner Rouhia on this course in April
Godolphin SNC
€32,765
F
3 yrs
14-233
Zoffany filly trained in Ireland. Caught the eye when finishing 3rd of 30 runners in the Sandringham Stakes at Royal Ascot over 1600m on 21 June. Dark horse
Team Valor International
€43,091
Race Overview
A small but competitive field for this Group III contest. Godolphin's ROCK'N SWING (4) was unsuited to how the races developed in both of her Group I appearances but has her sights lowered here, so could set the record straight. Consistent ALMARA (2), who has finished 2nd twice in as many outings at Group level, and progressive ROSE JAIPUR (3), whose limits remain unknown, also have legitimate ambitions of fighting for victory. AL KAMLAH (1) caught the eye on her reappearance and isn't underestimated.
Selection:
4 - 2 - 3