14:42 Fontainebleau
Des Chevreuils Handicap
Flat
• 2199m
• €21,000
• 18
F
3 yrs
026207
Inconsistent 11-start maiden but has sufficient means to make her presence felt - seldom far off the mark on a going day. Didn't go unnoticed when 7th in a 2500m ParisLongchamp handicap on 1 September
Dom Allard
€11,800
F
3 yrs
108394
Improved in first-time headgear to finish an encouraging 4th on her handicap/PSF debut over 1900m at Chantilly on 3 September. Closely matched on that form with NICE RULER (8) so she should be factor here
Dh Dubois/g Mollier
€3,100
C
3 yrs
555809
Finished 5th in 3 consecutive starts early this year but lost his way after a 6-month layoff - soundly beaten in 3 subsequent recent outings, the latest (9th) in a 2200m conditions race at Nantes on 10 September
I Kolts
€3,374
F
3 yrs
486560
Wasn't beaten far in her first 2 handicap appearances (both on PSF) but has gone off the boil recently and was soundly beaten (11th) in a 1900m PSF handicap at Chantilly on 3 September after a 4-month absence
Me Uzan
€29,137
F
3 yrs
806083
Achieved her best references/performances (sole career victory) on PSF although sparked improvement to finish 3rd in a 2400m claimer on turf at La Roche-Posay on 8 September. Confirmation required
R Baguenault De Puchesse
€19,642
F
3 yrs
653480
Caught the eye when finishing 3rd on her handicap debut at Compiegne in March but has regressed since. Made no impression (17th) in a 2200m handicap at Clairefontaine on 16 August
F Giacobbe
€6,500
F
3 yrs
533595
Consistent handicapper with sound references/form credentials, albeit without success (8-start maiden). Acquitted herself well when 5th in a 2200m handicap at Clairefontaine on 16 August - not taken lightly
X Lebard
€7,250
G
3 yrs
-02853
An 8-start maiden with solid form references/credentials, including a recent 3rd in a 1900m PSF handicap at Chantilly on 3 September. Open to further improvement stretching out to this distance for the first time
Hyperion Sarl
€3,900
G
3 yrs
039
Placed once in 3 starts, all in the claiming category - finished 3rd over 1900m on PSF but failed to confirm that form/improvement when switched to turf, finishing 9th over 2400m at Saint-Cloud on 6 September
M M Boutin
€2,850
F
3 yrs
366076
Sparked improvement dropped in the weights/ratings to finish a reassuring 6th in a 2500m handicap at ParisLongchamp on 1 September - warrants respect off a reduced mark
M Boutin/s Doussot/e Nouvellot
€0
G
3 yrs
676441
Last-start winner of a 2500m ParisLongchamp handicap (1 September). Should remain competitive under a 2,5kg penalty
C Lahmi
€13,500
G
3 yrs
903228
Runner-up in consecutive handicaps before a disappointing last start (8th) in a 1600m ParisLongchamp handicap on 29 August. This distance will be more to his liking so he could be worth another chance here
Fair Salinia Ltd
€9,000
G
3 yrs
-05070
Achieved his best references in the claiming category and finished downfield in each of 3 handicap starts this year, the latest (10th) over 2500m at ParisLongchamp on 1 September
Mme M Harle-wargny
€17,255
G
3 yrs
623706
A 16-start maiden whose best performances/references were achieved in claiming races. Unplaced (12th) in his only handicap appearance over 2000m at La Teste on 3 July
Jp Sauvage
€1,990
F
3 yrs
5870
Unplaced although not beaten far in 3 maiden races before finishing downfield (12th) on her handicap at Clairefontaine over 2200m on 16 August. Wears headgear for the first time
R Losfeld
€0
G
3 yrs
70056
Not disgraced on his handicap debut, finishing 6th of 13 over 2500m at ParisLongchamp on 1 September. Dangerous to discount his chances
Gousserie Racing
€600
F
3 yrs
469097
Didn't go unnoticed when 4th on debut at Morlaix in May but hasn't built on that encouragement in her 5 subsequent starts, unplaced on each occasion - the latest (7th) over 2000m at Strasbourg on 8 September
Jc Bertin
€0
F
3 yrs
803680
Finished an eye-catching 3rd in a 2000m Saint-Cloud handicap on 10 May but regressed in 3 subsequent outings, the latest (10th) in a 1900m PSF handicap at Chantilly on 3 September
Ecurie Haras Des Senora
€3,150
Race Overview
NICE RULER (8) has improved with each handicap appearance and, on the evidence of his fast-finishing 3rd over 1900m on PSF last time, this extended trip could unlock sufficient progress for him to open his account. However, HOLLY PHELIE (2) is closely matched on that form (finished a neck behind the selection) so she will pose a threat. TOTE BAG (12) will fare better over this distance after a disappointing last start over an inadequate trip, so he isn't underestimated. SHALAA DANCER (11) is the only last-start winner in the race and he ought to remain competitive despite a resultant penalty.
Selection:
8 - 2 - 12
