12:50 Saint-Cloud
Pleben Maiden Stakes
Flat
• 2399m
• €22,000
• 8
G
3 yrs
4343
Consistent sort with sound references/form credentials, albeit without success - never worse than 4th in his 4 starts (has alternated between 4th and 3rd). Finished 3rd over 2400m at Clairefontaine on 2 August
Ecurie Hdbb / N Clement
€11,425
C
3 yrs
343
Well-bred Kodiac colt closely related to Meandre and Mqse de Sevigne. Confirmed the promise of a debut 3rd at Compiegne in June by finishing 4th at Clairefontaine in July and 3rd over 2000m at Deauville on 13 August
Baron Ed De Rothschild
€8,890
G
3 yrs
2
Showed considerable promise on debut at Clairefontaine on 9 August, finishing 2nd over 2400m (four lengths back to the 3rd). Would've come on appreciably with the benefit of that experience - will have more to offer
Roy Racing Ltd
€4,400
F
3 yrs
39-3
Caught the eye on debut at Clairefontaine, finishing 3rd over 1800m on 16 August. Would've gained from that experience
Al Shira'aa Racing
€4,928
F
3 yrs
023
Has improved in 2 starts with headgear fitted, finishing 2nd over 2300m at Angers in June and 3rd at Vichy on 15 August over 2400m
Ecurie Seyssel/ Haras De St Voir
€4,600
F
3 yrs
6
Didn't go unnoticed when finishing 6th on debut over 2400m at Clairefontaine on 9 August. Likely improver
Mme V Gadbin
€0
G
3 yrs
Florian Bellemere-trained Lawman gelding to be ridden on debut by Benjamin Marie. Best watched for now
Mme C Leriche
€0
F
3 yrs
Well-bred Sea The Stars debutante trained by Francis-Henri Graffard who has engaged Marie Velon to partner this filly. Has to be respected with just 53kg on her back
Al Asayl France
€0
Race Overview
Well-related MR L'APOTHICAIRE (2) has shown promise in 3 starts over shorter distances and, with the likelihood of improvement over this extended trip, is good value to open his account. NEVER GIVE IN (3) finished 2nd on debut over this distance and would have benefitted from that experience so could fight for victory. SPEED FOR FUN (1) has the form and experience to join that fight. Supplemented well-bred newcomer ANGELIC CHORUS (8) isn't underestimated under bottom weight with Marie Velon taking off a useful 1,5kg.
Selection:
2 - 3 - 1
