14:50 Saint-Cloud
Solitude Listed Stakes
Flat
• 2000m
• €55,000
• 15
F
3 yrs
61116
Undefeated in 2 starts on French soil and wasn't disgraced, despite finishing unplaced (6th), in a 2000m Group III in Italy (Milan) on 6 October. Warrants respect
Godolphin SNC
€44,500
F
3 yrs
4117
Won back-to-back outings before finishing unplaced (7th) in a 2100m Listed race at ParisLongachamp on 1 September. Remains open to improvement so could get into the picture
A B Racing
€27,560
F
3 yrs
62431
Improving last-start winner who opened her account over 2400m at Compiegne on 25 September. Could get a look in here at a big price
Al Shaqab Racing
€28,060
F
3 yrs
531514
Consistent performer across the Channel, albeit at a lower level. Finished 4th of 6 in a 1600m handicap at Ascot on 7 September - has more to do in this grade/company
M A Blencowe
€33,132
F
3 yrs
373711
Progressive filly at the top of her game after back-to-back conditions race successes, the latest at Tarbes in a 2100m Class 1 event on 12 October. Both victories with a tongue-tie fitted (retained), dark horse
Aj Crabb
€43,520
F
3 yrs
824212
Consistent filly whose references include a last-start 2nd in a Group III race over 2400m at Baden-Baden on 20 October when resuming after a break. Not taken lightly back on French soil
El Sur Racing
€46,185
F
3 yrs
422182
Bounced back to form with a reassuring last-start 2nd against male opposition in a Listed race on heavy ground over 1800m at Chantilly on 12 October. Keep safe
W Engelbrecht-Bresges
€37,760
F
3 yrs
11783
Won the Listed Cheshire Oaks at Chester in May beating subsequent Group II winner Port Fairy. Finished 3rd in a 2800m Listed race at Bath on 10 October - candidate for success in her first start on French soil
Gc Myddelton / Vec Taylor
€91,791
F
3 yrs
482312
Progressive filly with sound/consistent form references, including a last-start 2nd in a 2000m Listed race at Compiegne on 11 October. On the shortlist
Godolphin SNC
€37,300
F
3 yrs
214506
Unplaced (6th) in a 1900m PSF handicap at Chantilly on 3 October resuming after a 2-month absence. Place chance back on turf
Godolphin SNC
€32,125
F
3 yrs
221551
Consistent filly with sound references/form credentials, including a last-start 2200m handicap victory at Fontainebleau in first-time headgear on 8 October. More needed under a 3kg penalty
K Gozdzialski
€42,701
F
3 yrs
673182
Runner-up in a 2400m Compiegne handicap on 25 September but finished unplaced (8th) over 2400m in a Listed race at Clairefontaine in July - best watched for now
Haras d'Etreham
€21,202
F
3 yrs
2-52223
Proven on heavy ground and has sound references/form credentials at this level, including a 2nd on this course in a 1400m Listed race (November 2023) and last-start 3rd over 1600m at Naas on 13 October
Janine Byrne
€121,912
F
3 yrs
522136
Didn't go unnoticed when finishing 6th in a 2000m Listed race at Compiegne on 11 October. Will appeal to lovers of outsiders
Tars Farm Equestrian Stud
€24,850
F
3 yrs
21
Unexposed Cracksman filly not to be underestimated. Confirmed the promise of her debut 2nd at Ascot in May by winning on the all-weather over 1600m on her reappearance at Southwell on 17 October
The Thoroughbreds Rac Cor
€17,894
Race Overview
The raiding British contingent holds the keys to this Listed event. Cheshire Oaks scorer FOREST FAIRY (8), with Rossa Ryan in the irons, boasts strong form credentials and gets the vote ahead of PRINCESS CHILD (13) whose experience at this level augurs well for her winning ambitions. Unexposed SHAHA (15) isn't taken lightly given the likelihood of improvement, and progressive GALAXY VEGA (9) seems well-equipped to handle this rise in class. Good race!
Selection:
8 - 13 - 15