13:50 Chantilly
Du Chemin De Paris Handicap
Flat
• 1899m
• €14,999
• 16
G
5 yrs
27500-
Soundly beaten (tailed off) on this course in an 1800m PSF handicap on 20 December. Hard to recommend
Stall Allegra
€1,000
F
5 yrs
2F158-
Consistent hard-knocker with sound references in turf handicaps. Unknown quantity on PSF but cannot t be underestimated in her first start on this surface
Mme A Casteu
€21,900
F
5 yrs
79238-
She's best judged on her 3rd at this venue in a 2100m PSF handicap on 12 December and shouldnt be hastily condemned for finishing 8th in a 2100m PSF handicap at Pornichet on 22 December. Not tken lightly
K Reidy
€10,442
F
6 yrs
78640-
Inconsistent but versatile mare with references in handicaps on both surfaces off higher marks. Shouldn't be hastily condemned for finishing 10th over 2500m in a PSF handicap at Deauville on 23 December
J Van Der Weide
€38,701
G
6 yrs
44656-
Versatile and consistent hard-knocker with sound references/form credentials in handicaps on turf and PSF. Showed his form/well-being when a creditable 6th in a 2500m PSF handicap at Deauville on 20 November
P Devillard
€45,392
G
9 yrs
76604-
Honest veteran hard-knocker who bounced back to form with a reassuring 4th on this course in an 1800m handicap on 20 December off his current mark. Keep safe
Stall Hernstein
€82,680
F
5 yrs
88264-
Experienced mare with sound references/form credentials, albeit without a win (11-start maiden), especially in PSF handicaps. Didn't go unnoticed when finishing 4th on this course over 2100m on 12 December
F F Chappet
€5,500
F
7 yrs
00384-
Inconsistent veteran mare with undeniable means. Caught the eye (4th) in a course-and-distance handicap on 26 December and will play a leading role here if confirming that form/improvement
D Dumoulin
€69,862
F
7 yrs
69221-
Last-start winner on this course of an 1800m handicap on 20 December. Carries a 2,5kg penalty for that win but remains competitive for victory with Maryline Eon's 1,5kg allowance
S Derycke
€88,648
F
5 yrs
90808-
Won a PSF handicap on this course over 1800m in September but struggled/finished unplaced in all 5 starts since, the latest (8th) on this course over 2700m on 30 December. For another day
M Andriantsoa Ratsimihah
€20,167
G
7 yrs
29504-
Versatile hard-knocker with sound references in handicaps on both surfaces, including a last-start 4th over 1900m in a PSF handicap at Deauville on 10 August. Best watched for now on his reappearance
Y Luyckx
€67,391
F
8 yrs
06046-
Regained form/momentum in recent 2 appearances on this course without headgear fitted. Finished 4th in a 2100m handicap last month and confirmed that improvement when 6th over 2700m on 30 December
Mme C Alesi
€98,099
F
5 yrs
90755-
Rediscovered form/momentum recently in 2 starts refitted with this headgear - finished 5th in both outings in 1900m PSF handicaps at the Deauville, the latest on 28 December off this mark. Dark horse
P Lacroix
€15,136
G
9 yrs
46607-
Showing signs of improvement with each drop in the weights/ratings. Didn't go unnoticed (7th) in an 1800m handicap on this course on 20 December - attractive outsider
Mme C Auvray/c Bruyneel
€125,969
G
8 yrs
40000-
Soundly beaten in 3 consecutive PSF handicaps, the latest (11th) over 2000m at Pau on 21 December. Others preferred
Mme C Mallemanche-toal
€55,299
F
6 yrs
24460-
Consistent hard-knocker with sound references in turf handicaps, though not as effective on this surface. Well-beaten 14th on this course in a 1600m handicap on 10 December - for another day
F Gourlier
€59,557
Race Overview
Versatile hard-kncoker ASLAN SENORA (5) changed hands soon after finishing 6th at Deauville in late November but he may well repay the faith of his new connections as this seems an ideal opportunity to reconnect with success. Maryline Eon takes 1,5kg off the back of last-start winner LOU BALICOT (9) who, as a result, should remain competitive for race honours. LANDARYNA (8), fast-finisher OSER (12) and hard-knocking AERION (6), whose last start was encouraging, are others with legitimate podium aspirations.
Selection:
5 - 9 - 8
