11:28 Nantes
De Nantes Listed Stakes
Flat
• 2399m
• €60,000
• 9
G
5 yrs
121262
Highest-rated runner in the race but is lightly raced and remains open to improvement. Runner-up in a 2800m Listed race at Saint-Cloud on 4 October - hard to beat if reproducing that performance
Godolphin SNC
€132,824
C
4 yrs
557543
Consistent colt with undeniable means and rock-solid form references/credentials at this level and in Group races. Finished an encouraging 3rd over 3000m at Fontainebleau on 8 October - beware!
F Hodel
€156,359
G
9 yrs
1531/6
Stayed on encouragingly from last to finish 6th over 2300m at Le Mans on 16 October on his return from a lengthy layoff (almost 2 years). Would have benefitted from that comeback run, keep safe
Mme E Le Clezio
€199,018
G
4 yrs
121301
Bounced back from an unlucky 14th in the 2400m Quinte+ of 1 September at ParisLongchamp with a last-start 2300m victory at Le Mans on 16 October. Ought to remain competitive for race honours
L Moutard
€99,540
C
5 yrs
212438
Inconsistent but undeniably capable performer with solid form references/credentials at this level, including a good 3rd at Vichy in July. Absent since finishing 8th in a 2400m Listed race at Craon on 31 August
Jc Seroul
€143,114
C
7 yrs
0-5467
Honest, versatile hard-knocker with the form and experience to acquit himself competitively. Didnt go unnoticed when finishing 7th in a 1900m PSF Class 1 at Chantilly on 15 October - could do better
The Gentleman's Stable
€185,986
F
9 yrs
580115
Veteran mare with sound references/form credentials, especially in the handicaps. Unplaced (5th) in a 2300m Class 2 conditions race at Le Mans on 16 October - others preferred
C Le Lay
€141,567
F
3 yrs
1183
Lost her unbeaten record in a 2800m Listed race at ParisLongchamp (on 1 September) but bounced back to form with a reassuring 3rd over 2400m at Vichy on 24 September. More needed
Scea Ecurie Bader
€36,235
F
3 yrs
112184
Lightly raced filly with sound form references, albeit at a lower level. Failed (finished 8th) in a Listed race in August but reassured (4th) in a 2100m Saint-Cloud handicap on 13 September - dark horse
P Pasquet
€36,500
Race Overview
Andre Fabre's first Nantes starter of the year GALASHIELS (1) was unlucky on his return at Saint-Cloud and could make amends by winning on his first visit to this track. Progressive KLIFF BERE (4) spearheads the opposition with veteran IN FRONT (3), who made a very encouraging comeback lately. Experienced MARIANACHIC (5) thrives on heavy ground, so should not be underestimated on his reappearance.
Selection:
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