12:15 Saint-Cloud
Prix Guy Garner Claiming Handicap
Flat
• 1299m
• €14,000
• 10
G
4 yrs
314340
Unplaced (10th) on this course in a 1300m handicap on 25 May. Shouldn't be taken lightly in his first outing at this level
A Morteo
€41,989
F
6 yrs
08-053
Hard-knocking handicapper 3rd in a 1500m PSF handicap at Deauville on 25 August. Probably more effective over further but warrants respect all the same
Stall Nagnag
€49,104
G
6 yrs
852578
Consistent, versatile hard-knocker whose competitiveness off his current mark (in handicaps) is assured. Runner-up in a conditions race at Argentan on 5 June in his last 1300m appearance - drop in class will suit
Ecurie Gribomont
€77,242
G
4 yrs
050006
Runner-up in both claiming races on turf last year but has lost his way/form since, albeit in handicaps. Didn't go unnoticed when 6th in a 1300m turf handicap at Vittel on 18 August - attractive outsider
P Walter
€24,787
F
4 yrs
749000
Long-time maiden (16 starts) soundly beaten/unplaced in her last 3 starts, albeit in handicaps. Well-beaten 14th in 1400m handicap at Le Lion-d'Angers on 26 July
M Bozzi
€14,598
G
9 yrs
D40-14
Won an 1100m Dieppe handicap on 29 July and proved his competitiveness under a resultant 2,5kg penalty (current mark) by finishing 4th in Vichy handicap over 1000m on 23 August. Ought to remain competitive
S Lannoo
€46,790
F
4 yrs
010351
Last-start winner of a 1600m claimer at Royan on 4 August. Ought to remain competitive with Florent Guy in the irons
J Laporte/m Baron/g Varet/gautie
€26,089
G
7 yrs
342463
Consistent, versatile veteran 3rd in a 1300m handicap at Vittel on 18 August. Finished 3rd in a 1400m claimer at Nancy when last seen in this grade
Mme M Renggli
€41,684
F
4 yrs
468970
Battling 16-start maiden yet to finish on the podium. Soundly beaten (10th) in 1400m PSF Deauville handicap on 3 August
D D Artu
€4,885
G
5 yrs
6-0080
Out of sorts and unplaced in all 4 appearances/handicaps this year, the latest (14th) over 1100m at Deauville on 13 August. Drops in class
Fellous/braem/constantinidis/gia
€44,032
G
6 yrs
0-0127
Capable but inconsistent hard-knocker. Won a 1400m Compiegne handicap and finished 2nd in a handicap at Chantilly over 1200m so shouldn't be hastily condemned for his last-start 7th at Le Lion-d'Angers on 26 July
Mme J Hiergens
€25,019
Race Overview
Experienced ROXY MUSIC (3) has already proven effective over this distance and acquitted himself at a higher level, so should be competitive in his first appearance in the claiming category. SNOOZE BUTTON (6) has shown his form and well-being recently in sprint handicaps so ought to fight for victory eased in grade. JUST IN LOVE (2) is more effective over longer distances but has run well enough over 1500m, albeit on PSF, to make her presence felt. ROYALTIES (1) shouldn't be underestimated in his first outing at this level on his return from a break.
Selection:
3 - 6 - 2
