18:06 Fontainebleau
Des Saules Stakes
Flat
• 1200m
• €27,999
• 6
C
3 yrs
4522-5
Returned from a lengthy break and was fifth last time out in a Conditions race over this track and trip on 18 March. Could strip fitter this time and is not out of it
Ecurie Normandy Spirit
€13,573
G
3 yrs
81
Showed good improvement when a winner last time out in a Conditions race at Nimes over 1200m on 29 March. Likes the shorter distance and could have more to offer
P Giraud
€0
C
3 yrs
21738-
Did not show his best when eighth last time out in a Group 3 at Chantilly over this distance on 21 September. Very good penultimate run and can bounce back returning from a break
Haras d'Etreham
€70,390
C
3 yrs
7553-1
Returned to win his only start of the year, a handicap at Toulouse over 1600m on 19 March. May have more to offer and has claims
P Rechsteiner
€16,313
C
3 yrs
25-12
Much improved this year and was runner-up last time out in a Conditions race over this course and distance on 18 March. Should contest the finish
B Van Dalfsen
€25,413
G
3 yrs
68-517
Did not show his best when seventh in a Conditions race over this track and trip on 18 March. Capable of better and could play a minor role
P Widloecher
€46,245
F
3 yrs
312-46
Probably needed both runs this year and was sixth last time out in a handicap at Chantilly over this distance on 3 April. Capable of an upset on best form
Dr S Kendall
€42,556
Race Overview
DETONATE (3) returns from a lengthy break but did try a Group 3 last time out at Chantilly. He is a confident pick to win this lucky last race if fit and ready for it. SWOLLEN SHOOT (5) has improved this year and is fit and ready to fight out the finish yet again. MISTER CHANGE (1) will strip fitter after his comeback run and can get involved in the finish. DESERT ROSE (7) is capable of better than what she has shown this year.
Selection:
3 - 5 - 1
