14:08 Clairefontaine
Du Torquesne Handicap
Flat
• 1800m
• €20,000
• 12
C
4 yrs
007227
Runner-up in a course-and-distance handicap on 28 June, so shouldn't be hastily condemned for an excusable last start (7th) in a 1600m handicap at Compiegne on 12 July. Candidate for success
L L Pontoir
€44,577
G
7 yrs
-11010
Won a 1600m Nantes handicap early last month but seemed to struggle under a 2,5kg penalty (current mark) when only 11th in a handicap on this course over 1600m on 31 July. For lovers of outsiders
A Le Meur / F Etienne
€57,779
G
4 yrs
2005-0
Finished 2nd on handicap debut over 2000m at Saint-Cloud in September 2023 but has failed to confirm/build on that encouragement - unplaced in 4 subsequent starts/handicaps, the latest (10th) over 1600m on 31 July
N Guilbert
€5,139
G
4 yrs
040106
Inconsistent performer but has undeniable means and sound references/form credentials in handicaps at this level. Didnt go unnoticed when 6th over in a 1950m handicap at Chateaubriant on 16 July
M Ohanessian
€24,546
F
4 yrs
-03340
Caught the eye when finishing 4th on her handicap debut over this course and distance on 28 June. Failed to confirm/build on that performance last time, when only 13th in a 1950m handicap at Chateaubriant on 16 July
Scea Des Sens
€6,400
G
4 yrs
5-0060
Unplaced in 3 comeback appearances last month after a 6-month absence. Finished a well-beaten 11th on this course over 1600m on 31 July but could spark improvement with first-time headgear fitted
Ecurie Tlv
€5,714
G
5 yrs
684154
Enjoying a good spell of form and consistency, proving his competitiveness under a 2kg penalty with two good subsequent performances at this level - finished 4th over track and trip on 2 August. Candidate for success
Ecurie Haras Des Senora
€42,592
F
7 yrs
321622
Won a handicap over this distance and Compiegne in June and has proven her competitiveness (despite a 2kg penalty) off her current mark, finishing 2nd in consecutive recent starts - latest over track and trip on 2 August
Jp Sauvage
€91,062
F
4 yrs
8-8706
Sparked signs of improvement to finish 6th off a slightly higher mark in a 2100m ParisLongchamp handicap on 26 May. Not taken lightly
D Dumoulin
€19,886
F
5 yrs
296703
Returned to form with a reassuring 3rd in a course-and-distance handicap on 2 August. Will have a role to play
J Parize
€24,250
C
11 yrs
-46793
Bounced back to form when finishing an improved/encouraging 3rd off his current mark in an 1800m handicap at Compiegne on 7 June. Dark horse
Ecurie Haras Des Senora
€242,520
F
6 yrs
231333
Ultra-consistent handicapper with solid form credentials (has won, been 2nd and finished 3rd five times in her 7 starts this year). Maintained her form/consistency with a good 3rd over 1600m at Vichy on 7 August - respect
Mme Mb Boche
€101,019
G
4 yrs
009865
Long-time maiden (32 starts) who has struggled to make his mark in the handicaps, albeit off a higher mark. Improved last-start 4th was in a minor/weaker 1600m contest at Rochefort-sur-Loire on 4 August - more to do
Mme Mb Boche
€17,929
F
5 yrs
837000
Soundly beaten (unplaced) in her last 3 appearances, her latest (16th) on this course over 2400m on 31 July on her return from a 3-month absence. Others preferred
Mme D Bureller
€13,503
Race Overview
On his return to this course, which he particularly enjoys, MON SIOUX (1) represents an attractive betting proposition. He is better than his last start suggests and is good value to redeem himself - Mickael Barzalona is an encouraging jockey engagement. ASLAN SENORA (7), who showed last time (4th) that this distance holds no fears, and ATLANTICA (8), a model of consistency at this level, seem best equipped to fight for victory. TRIPTAJIKA (10) and MEARAS STYLE (12) have upset potential.
Selection:
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