14:15 Saint-Cloud
Boucles Seine Listed Stakes
Flat
• 1599m
• €53,000
• 16
G
5 yrs
21-616
Won a Quinte+ at ParisLonchamp in October 2023 and regained momentum recently with 3 comeback appearances, the latest (6th) on heavy ground in a Quinte+ over track and trip on 14 October. Keep safe
E Decoster
€134,700
G
4 yrs
132752
Consistent performer with sound references/form credentials, including a last-start 2nd at this level over 1300m at ParisLongchamp on 6 October. The return to 1600m on heavy ground holds no fears
Mme S Allouche/s Kobayashi
€104,652
G
7 yrs
755963
Veteran hard-knocker whose references at this level off his current mark, include a 1500m Quinte+ win at Cagnes. Returned to form to win with a last-start 3rd over 1700m at Marseille-Borely on 22 October
A Dridi
€214,532
C
4 yrs
365508
Capable colt, 5th in a 1400m Group III on 26 May but unplaced in 3 subsequent appearances, including consecutive Quinte+ races - the latest (8th) over 1600m at ParisLongchamp on 5 October. Dark horse
Mme M Fougy-smaga
€108,997
G
5 yrs
236446
Versatile hard-knocker whose references at this level (on both surfaces) include a course-and-distance 4th on 14 October and last-start 6th on PSF at CHantilly on 29 October. Shouldn't be underestimated
Gousserie Racing
€166,931
G
5 yrs
642502
Proven Quinte+ performer whose competitiveness off this mark is beyond doubt. Confirmed as much by finishing 2nd in the course-and-distance reference race on 14 October - player under Stephane Pasquier
Scea Haras Des Forets
€95,048
F
4 yrs
908120
Inconsistent filly whose references include a course-and-distance Quinte+ victory on 14 May. Runner-up in a Quinte+ at Chantilly in September but 10th in the benchmark race over track and trip on 14 October
Mme S Egloff
€104,489
F
5 yrs
058531
A rejuvenated handicapper who thrives on deep/heavy ground. - confirmed as much by winning the benchmark Quinte+ over course and distance on 14 October. Remains competitive under a 3kg penalty
P Sigaud
€83,389
F
3 yrs
332133
Finished on the podium in all 9 starts, including 2 handicap/Quinte+ appearances - finished 3rd on both occasions, the latest over track and trip on 10 October. Candidate for success under Maxime Guyon
Gemini Stud
€49,880
C
3 yrs
106021
Runner-up in a 1600m ParisLongchamp claimer (12 September) before joining Stephanie Penot. Made a winning stable debut in a course-and-distance handicap on 10 October. Penalised 2,5kg for that victory
Chamallouis Sarl
€35,890
F
4 yrs
016483
Outran market expectations (70/1) when 4th in a 1600m Quinte+ at ParisLongchamp last month but was unplaced (8th) in the course-and-distance benchmark race on 14 October. Will tempt lovers of outsiders
M Pehu
€72,199
G
4 yrs
065401
Consistent performer with sound references/form credentials at this level, especially with this headgear fitted. Showed his form and well-being with a last-start 1800m win at Le Croise-Laroche on 18 October
F Bingheshayan
€51,009
G
3 yrs
3-5416
Improving 3-year-old who opened his account over 1600m at ParisLongchamp in September and didn't go unnoticed when finishing 6th on his handicap debut in a course-and-distance Quinte+ on 10 October
F&O Hinderze Racing/ecurie Jml
€50,161
F
5 yrs
313553
Honest hard-knocker whose 2 handicap victories this summer yielded a 7kg rise in the weights/ratings. Makes her Quinte+ debut after finishing a distant 3rd in a 1950m Le Mans (turf) handicap on 2 November
J Juillet
€53,741
G
3 yrs
971389
Joined Nicolas Caullery from Mauricio Delcher-Sanchez after finishing 3rd in a 1600m ParisLongchamp claimer in September. Unplaced twice on PSF since, the latest (9th) in a Deauville claimer on 24 October
M Vidic
€50,547
G
3 yrs
406624
Runner-up to LORD SINCLAIR (13) at ParisLongchamp in September and turned the tables on that rival when finishing 4th in the Quinte+ of 10 October over this course and distance. Attractive outsider
Mme I Corbani
€32,644
Race Overview
SHORT FINAL (2) has repeatedly proven his competitiveness in this category off his current mark and has nothing to prove on deep/heavy ground. The return to a mile also holds no fears so he has a legitimate winning chance. JOH SPIRIT (8) left a great impression when winning over this course and distance last time and she remains competitive for the leading places, despite a resultant penalty. AVENUE MONTAIGNE (9), never worse than 3rd, and TUMBLER (6), whose consistency in Quinte races stands him in good stead, should also have a say in the outcome. HALF HALF (4), GALORD (1) and AMEDRAS (3) aren't taken lightly either in a typically competitive Quinte+ event.
Selection:
2 - 8 - 9
