16:35 Clairefontaine
De Ricarville Handicap
Flat
• 1800m
• €22,000
• 15
F
4 yrs
900662
Has finished on the podium in each of her four starts over 1800m and showed her form/well-being recently by finishing 2nd in a 2200m handicap at Dieppe on 23 July
S Cerulis/trois Mille
€55,145
F
4 yrs
206937
Didnt go unnoticed when finishing 7th in a 1900m PSF handicap at Deauville on 28 July. Has a place chance
J Mahiques/european Bloodstock M
€40,089
C
4 yrs
696522
Consistent, versatile and in good form/physical condition after finishing 2nd in back-to-back recent handicaps, the latest over 1900m on PSF at Deauville on 4 August
Jp Vanden Heede
€68,673
G
4 yrs
144900
Soundly beaten (unplaced) in consecutive recent handicap appearances, the latest (14th) on this course over 1600m on 31 July - best watched for now
C Escuder
€31,239
F
5 yrs
9-7846
Consistent hard-knocker with sound references, including a respectable last-start 6th in an 1800m handicap at this venue on 28 June. Shouldnt be underestimated with blinkers on for the first time
J Erhardt
€76,750
F
4 yrs
8-8631
Has won and finished 3rd in her 2 appearances on this course. Opened her account with a last-start success at this venue over 1600m on 31 July
Jl Guillerm
€20,686
C
5 yrs
250515
A model of consistency in handicaps with sound references/form credentials on both surfaces, including a 5th at Vichy over 2000m on 19 July. Dark horse
P Hartzer
€96,621
G
6 yrs
-39501
Last-start winner of a 1900m PSF handicap at Deauville on 4 August. Has more to do now under a 2,5kg penalty and back on the turf
Stall Hexenberg
€83,082
G
5 yrs
009426
Didnt go unnoticed when 6th in a 1400m PSF handicap at Deauville on 30 July. Will tempt lovers of outsiders
Mme E Drouet
€45,506
G
4 yrs
827019
Enigmatic performer who needs the race run to suit but remains undeniably capable of winning a handicap of this ilk, despite finishing a disappointing 9th on this course over 1600m on 31 July. Can make amends
L Bongen
€32,940
G
5 yrs
1-0206
Inconsistent in 4 starts since winning a PSF handicap at Chantilly in April but has dropped to his last-winning mark, and he didn't go unnoticed either when finishing 6th in a 1900m PSF handicap at Deauville on 30 July
Mme C Stephenson
€39,541
G
4 yrs
089848
A 13-start maiden unlikely to trouble the judge on the evidence of his last start (8th) in a 2000m Vichy handicap on 31 July
R Kellner
€12,951
F
4 yrs
-00040
Soundly beaten (15th) in a 1400m handicap at Le Lion-d'Angers on 26 July. Hard to make a case for - overlook
Mme C Nicot
€18,013
F
4 yrs
4620
Didnt act on the PSF last time, finishing unplaced (11th) in her first handicap appearance on 4 August. Capable of better back on the turf
J Lastrajoli
€1,260
G
4 yrs
992624
Has demonstrated commendable consistency in handicaps and proven his competitiveness at this level too, finishing 4th in a 2000m handicap at Compiegne on 9 July. Not taken lightly
I Endaltsev/i Isaev
€55,924
Race Overview
Enigmatic HAPPY HUNTER (10) possesses a potent turn of foot and it wouldn't come as a surprise were he to bounce back from a disappointing last start to fight for victory, especially if Maxime Guyon can get a tune out of him. GRECIAN STAR (3), after finishing 2nd in consecutive recent outings, wouldn't be winning out of turn and is likely to mount another serious challenge. PIANTARELLA (14), who didnt act on the PSF last time, deserves another chance. TWILIGHT (5) and L'HIPPOCAMPE (11) should also compete for a spot on the podium.
Selection:
10 - 3 - 14
