11:17 Chantilly
Piste Sea Bird Handicap
Flat
• 1800m
• €40,000
• 7
G
3 yrs
133205
Caught the eye on his return from a 4-month absence when 5th on this course in a 1600m conditions race earlier this month (12 December). Would've tightened up since and will appreciate this extended distance - keep safe
P Zambelli/a&g Botti
€37,187
G
3 yrs
751112
Progressive 3-year-old gelding at the top of his game and ideally suited to the PSF. Won 3 in a row on this surface before finishing 2nd in an 1800m conditions race on this course on 7 December - may well resume winning ways
L Dassault
€79,016
G
3 yrs
010012
PSF specialist with 2 wins, a 2nd and a 3rd in 4 starts on this surface. Runner-up in a Class 1 conditions race over 1600m on this course on 12 December - candidate for success
As&d As&d Allard
€58,014
G
3 yrs
3-2169
Consistent performer with sound references/form credentials on the PSF, so shouldn't be hastily condemned for finishing 9th in a turf handicap over 1800m at ParisLongchamp on 13 June. Best watched on his reappearance
Earl De La Belle Aumone
€62,789
G
3 yrs
61-14
Lightly raced and versatile sort with undeniable means (sound references/form credentials) and scope for further improvement. Finished 4th in a similar course-and-distance event on 9 February - not taken lightly on his return
S A Aga Khan
€39,680
G
3 yrs
052151
Back to best recently, winning 2 of his last 3 starts - the latest a 1600m PSF handicap at Pau on 5 December. Could play another leading role under a 2,5kg penalty
Mme V Gadbin
€73,947
G
3 yrs
-18005
Bounced back to form with a reassuring 5th on this course in a 1900m handicap on 21 November. Place chance
Amis Du Monde Entier
€19,062
Race Overview
MON FLAMANT (2) and ZELMAN (3) are progressive sorts with the form and experience to play leading roles. Both finished close-up last time so they could find themselves fighting for victory. AMERICAN LAWYER (1) caught the eye with an encouraging reappearance on this track and needn't improve much to join that fight. EVERSTAR (6) is back to his best and should make his presence felt too.
Selection:
2 - 3 - 1