11:00 Fontainebleau
De Vichy Handicap
Flat
• 1200m
• €23,000
• 13
C
2 yrs
515617
Won an 1100m claimer on 3 May in his only appearance at this venue. Finished 7th in his first start on PSF over 1300m at Chantilly on 29 October - dark horse on handicap debut
P Widloecher
€32,100
F
2 yrs
174
Debut winner at Bordeaux in April before a 6-month layoff. Finished an encouraging 4th over 1300m on PSF at Chantilly on 29 October - warrants respect on her handicap debut
Mme A Marnane/mme O Marnane
€17,890
C
2 yrs
243347
Experienced colt with sound form references/credentials, including a good 3rd in his only handicap appearance. Finished 7th on PSF over 1300m at Deauville on 2 November but is capable of better back in a handicap on turf
L Baudron
€20,250
C
2 yrs
4759
Finished 4th over 1000m on debut at Chantilly in May but hasn't confirmed that promise in 3 starts since, the latest over 1300m (PSF) at Deauville on 2 November. Handicap debut
P Dolle
€5,700
F
2 yrs
531532
Ultra-consistent filly with the form experience to play a leading role on handicap debut. Showed her well-being when 2nd in an 1100m claimer at Le Croise-Laroche on 7 October
N Ricignuolo/s Lloyd/b Mekki
€33,565
F
2 yrs
567125
Won and finished 2nd in back-to-back 1200m turf handicaps at Chantilly before finishing 5th in a course-and-distance Class 2 conditions race on 8 October. Sets the standard
Mme C Barande Barbe
€25,500
F
2 yrs
246831
Confirmed the form/improvement of her 3rd at Dax last month by opening her account at Chantilly on heavy ground over 1100m on 17 October. Respected despite a 2,5kg penalty
Mme C Lauffer
€14,210
F
2 yrs
52286
Wasn't beaten far (6th) in a 1400m PSF handicap at Chantilly on 29 October. Eased 0,5kg on her return to turf
Ecurietlv/haras De La Haie Neuve
€8,350
F
2 yrs
775
Unplaced in 3 all starts but didn't go unnoticed when 5th over 1200m at Le Lion-d'Angers on 15 September. Could have more to offer in a handicap for the first time
Y Bauer
€0
F
2 yrs
589280
Unplaced in 3 handicap appearances, the latest (13th) in a 1400m Chantilly PSF handicap on 29 October. Races off a career-low mark
V Nicolato
€22,380
F
2 yrs
244490
Experienced 14-start maiden with sound references in handicaps. Not written off back on turf after her recent failure (12th) in a 1400m PSF handicap at Chantilly on 29 October
V Nicolato
€19,100
C
2 yrs
985
Unplaced in 3 appearances although improving with each start. Didn't go unnoticed (5th) at Vichy over 1000m on 24 September but is best watched for now on his handicap debut
B Giraudon
€1,150
F
2 yrs
229749
Placed twice in 7 starts (claimers) but is unlikely to trouble the judge on handicap debut, having finished 9th over 1600m at Lignieres on 1 November. Others preferred
L Ovadia
€7,800
Race Overview
DOCTEUR SAFI (6) is experienced and competitive off her current mark so is a legitimate candidate for race honours. However, so too is last-start scorer MARY JAYNE (7), despite a 2,5kg penalty for her recent victory at Chantilly. DYONISOS (3) finished a commendable 3rd in his only handicap appearance so isn't without a chance either. POSAFOLIE (5) and HIDE THE EVIDENCE (2) appeal most of the remainder.
Selection:
6 - 7 - 3
