14:07 Fontainebleau
Grotte Cristaux Handicap
Flat
• 999m
• €18,000
• 12
G
6 yrs
724906
Honest hard-knocking handicapper who didn't go unnoticed when 6th in a handicap over 1100m at La Teste on 12 September. Headgear worn that day is dispensed with on this occasion
Stal Vie En Rose
€111,618
G
9 yrs
40-144
Won an 1100m Dieppe handicap in July and maintained his consistency/competitiveness under a penalty (current mark), finishing 4th in both subsequent stars, the latest over 1300m at Saint-Cloud on 6 September
S Lannoo
€48,190
G
6 yrs
945520
Hard-knocker who improved in first-time headgear to finish 2nd in an 1100m handicap at Deauville but failed to confirm that form/improvement when 10th at Chantilly on 3 September. Headgear removed
L Cendra
€122,994
F
4 yrs
345076
Consistent handicapper with sound references/form credentials at this level off a higher mark. Wasn't beaten far when 6th in an 1100m at Chantilly on 3 September - not taken lightly
Mme C Janssen
€37,132
F
4 yrs
468123
Ultra-consistent filly with solid form references/credentials in handicaps at this level. Showed her form and well-being when 3rd in a 1000m Vichy handicap on 23 August - keep safe
Mme S Collet
€43,335
F
4 yrs
212283
Well-traveled filly with sound references in France, Germany and Belgium where she finished 3rd over 950m in a PSF handicap at Mons on 10 September. Has more to do in this grade/company
Cabriolet Bvba
€11,454
G
9 yrs
234602
Veteran handicapper who hasn't lost any zest for racing - proved he retains the means to fight for victory in a race of this nature by finishing 2nd in an 1100m handicap at Chantilly on 3 September. Candidate for success
Mme D De Wulf
€93,383
G
10 yrs
006163
Well-performed veteran handicapper with 6 course victories to his name. Finished 3rd in an 1100m Chantilly handicap on 3 September, closely matched with INVIOLABLE SPIRIT (7)
D Fernandez-Ortega
€259,895
G
5 yrs
-00802
Bounced back to form with a reassuring 2nd in a 1300m Saint-Cloud handicap on 6 September off his current mark. Ought to remain competitive
Fellous/braem/constantinidis/gia
€46,832
G
7 yrs
030716
Penalised 2,5kg for winning a 1000m Vichy handicap last month and didn't go unnoticed when 6th in an 1100m Chantilly handicap off this mark on 3 September. Not taken lightly
A Vergeade
€122,735
F
4 yrs
072349
Unreliable filly with sound references/form credentials in sprint handicaps at this level, though seldom wins (has only 1 victory from 26 starts). Finished 9th in a 1000m Vichy handicap on 23 August - outsider
Jm Appriou
€26,219
F
4 yrs
-90506
Placed once in 17 starts and she hasn't made the frame this year either in 5 appearances, the latest (6th) in an 1100m handicap at Deauville on 13 August. Others preferred
Jp Menville
€5,177
F
7 yrs
070698
Battling long-time maiden (40 starts without a win) unlikely to trouble the judge on the evidence of her recent displays, the latest (8th) in an 800m claimer at Chantilly on 7 September
Mme L Carmeliet
€12,937
Race Overview
Track-specialist GLICOURT (8) knows this straight course like the back of his hand. He finished behind INVIOLABLE SPIRIT (7) in a handicap over 1100m at Chantilly earlier this month but is good value to turn the tables on that rival, who hasn't won for almost two years. RISKI CHOPE (5) is enjoying a good spell and should remain competitive for the leading places. COOLMEEN ROYAL (9) has also performed well on this track and isn't underestimated either, judged on the strength and consistency of his recent form.
Selection:
8 - 7 - 5
