14:38 ParisLongchamp
De Champerret Stakes
Flat
• 2000m
• €23,000
• 7
C
3 yrs
2-417
Revealed sufficient means in his three outings before a disappointing 7th over 2000m on heavy ground at Salon-de-Provence on 3 April to not be hastily condemned for that performance. Keep safe
Ecurie C Marzocco
€17,522
C
3 yrs
3-137
Won once and finished 3rd twice in three outings on the PSF, though could only 7th in his first start on the turf over 1800m at Chantilly on 15 April. Open to improvement
Ecurie Meiohas
€17,314
G
3 yrs
3-2212
Improving sort with the form and experience to play a leading role, having won once and finished 2nd in another three of his four starts this year - including his latest over 2600m at Fontainebleau on 13 April
Mme E Gilliar
€27,492
F
3 yrs
715
Won on heavy ground over 2150m at Cagnes in February and didn't go unnoticed when finishing 5th over 2100m at Saint-Cloud on 12 April. Attractive outsider
A Krauliger
€12,900
C
3 yrs
2-25
Runner-up in consecutive starts on the PSF and probably didn't enjoy the heavy ground in his first outing on turf at that venue, finishing 5th over 2000m on 30 March. Redemption awaits
P Ferrario
€12,856
F
3 yrs
7-160
Winner on the PSF at Pau in February but unplaced in both outings on the turf and was soundly beaten in a 1900m PSF Quinte+ at Deauville on 28 March. Best watched for now
P Sogorb/s Lahmi
€10,500
F
3 yrs
43-48
Finished 4th twice and 3rd once in three PSF outings before a disappointing 8th on heavy ground in her first turf appearance over 2000m at Saint-Cloud on 12 April. Look for improvement
Haras De Saint Julien
€10,333
F
3 yrs
433-2
Consistent filly with sound references/form credentials, including a last-start 2nd on her reappearance at Toulouse over 2100m on 8 April. Will be a factor
Mme M Thomas
€13,563
Race Overview
GATTOPARDO (5) finished 2nd in consecutive outings on the PSF at Chantilly but probably wasn't suited to the heavy ground at that course when only 5th over this distance last time. On the evidence of his previous performances, and with Christophe Soumillon engaged, he ought to make amends by opening his account. He will, however, have to thwart MISSION ALPHA (8), after an eye-catching 2nd on her reappearance at Toulouse, and COL DU PRE' (3), who has the form and experience to pose a threat.
Selection:
5 - 8 - 3
