12:30 Chantilly
De La Croix De Pontarme Stakes
Flat
• 1400m
• €27,999
• 8
C
3 yrs
22184-
Distance suited and was not disgraced when fourth in a Conditions race at Lyon-Parilly over 1350m on 29 September. Returns from a break but has a place chance
M Eldubeba
€26,936
C
3 yrs
4251-
Showed what he is capable of with a victory in a Conditions race at Deauville over 1300m on 27 November. Returns from a break and deserves some respect
Lc Oliveira Fernandes
€28,409
G
3 yrs
1
Looked good when winning on debut, in a Conditions race at Fontainebleau over 1400m on 14 March. Can double up and beat these rivals
Baron Ed De Rothschild
€13,500
F
3 yrs
16-
Did not show her best when 6th in a Listed race over this track and trip on 12 October. Won well on debut and is capable of contesting the finish if fit from a break
Ecurie Courant France
€15,783
F
3 yrs
12-
Showed promise last year and was runner-up last time out in a Conditions race at this course over 1500m on 15 October. Returns from a break but can contest the finish
Ecurie Des Charmes
€33,459
F
3 yrs
5416-
Disappointing last run when 6th in a Group 3 over this track and trip on 26 October. Returns from a break but could play a minor role if fit
Jc Moran
€20,507
F
3 yrs
63955-
Finished 5th last time out in a claimer at Fontainebleau over 1400m on 22 September. Returns from a break and needs major improvement to win
G Nakouzi
€24,716
F
3 yrs
155-26
Disappointing last run when 6th in a Conditions race at this course over 1800m on 14 February. More is needed to beat these rivals
R shaykhutdinov
€32,197
Race Overview
BLUE ISLAND (5) showed ability last year and was beaten by a very good sort last time out. She returns from a break but sets the standard for the race. MR AMPHITRYON (3) impressed in his recent course and distance victory and can follow up. JOVIALITE (4) is best judged on a good debut win and deserves some respect returning from a break. MORENA QUEEN (6) is also returning from a break and can get involved with the finish.
Selection:
5 - 3 - 4
