14:35 Lyon-Parilly
Des Vendanges Stakes
Flat
• 2800m
• €14,000
• 10
G
7 yrs
856009
Soundly beaten in 3 consecutive recent appearances, the latest (9th) in a 2800m Saint-Cloud handicap on 4 October. Very effective on heavy ground so could fare better here off a lower mark
Mme S Penot
€81,084
G
8 yrs
/10354
Lacks references over this distance but ran well in defeat when 5th over 3000m at Craon on 23 September. Candidate for success
R Grosbois/d Lorier/n Paysan
€71,294
G
8 yrs
115720
Out-of-sorts veteran who finished 2nd in a 2400m claimer at Divonne on 1 September. Disqualified since at Nancy on 29 September
Mme I Juteau
€68,251
F
7 yrs
844510
Finished a well-beaten 12th in a 2800m Saint-Cloud handicap on 4 October. Seldom far off the mark on a going day but is best watched for now
Mme Af Croze
€40,402
F
7 yrs
P13503
Bounced back to form with a reassuring 3rd in a 2800m Moulins handicap on 26 August and should have a role to play here if confirming that form/improvement. Has a win and 3rd in 2 visits to this racecourse
Mme N Vasutek-zinck
€87,466
G
4 yrs
090034
An 11-start maiden with sound references/form credentials in handicaps, including a last-start 4th over 1900m at Bordeaux on 13 October. Place chance
P Desplaces
€7,600
G
10 yrs
358247
Hard-knocking veteran who seldom finishes far off the mark in handicaps at this level. Shouldn't be hastily condemned for his last-start 7th on this course over 2400m on 17 September
Mme L Millet
€76,949
C
4 yrs
849050
A 13-start maiden (placed once) who finished a well-beaten 10th in a 2400m Vichy handicap on 24 July. Others preferred
Mme K Richard/b Bouyoud
€5,110
F
4 yrs
733053
Finished an encouraging 3rd over 3000m at Vichy in May and returned to form when 3rd again at Argentan over 2100m on 26 August. Should play a leading role
Ecurie X
€6,850
F
7 yrs
030668
Out-of-sorts veteran mare with references in handicaps off a higher mark - seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Unplaced (8th) in a 3000m Vichy handicap on 24 September but has been dropped 1kg
M Escuder
€109,509
Race Overview
SOULOU MALPIC (2) has done little wrong since resuming and offers the most guarantees of the 10 runners in this race. RUE D'ALBRET (9) runs for new connections but has already proven her efficiency/competitiveness over this distance, so she could threaten the selection. Consistent veteran mare SEMILLANTE (5) and enigmatic GOLD PALACE (1), effective on heavy ground, are also competitive for a podium berth. MOKO (10) appeals most of the remainder.
Selection:
2 - 9 - 5