16:45 Saint-Cloud
Biribi Stakes
Flat
• 2399m
• €19,000
• 10
G
8 yrs
832940
Consistent for the most part but disappointed when only 14th over 1900m in a handicap at Bordeaux on 22 April. Blinkers worn that day are dispensed with here
Mme A Boutin
€205,711
G
5 yrs
0-2887
Consistent handicapper with sound references/form credentials, including a respectable 7th in a 2500m Quinte+ at Chantilly on 4 April. Should have a role to play
J N Temam
€95,651
G
7 yrs
58-123
Hard-knocking veteran with sound references and solid form credentials. Caught the eye when finishing a good 3rd in a 2000m Quinte+ at Saint-Cloud on 1 April. Not taken lightly
M Marcade
€102,481
C
5 yrs
5-1202
Bounced back to form after a disappointing Quinte+ showing with a fast-finishing 2nd on the PSF at Chantilly over 1400m on 10 April. Winning chance for a stable in good form
M Massard
€78,737
G
5 yrs
622-57
Reliable performer who seldom finishes far off the mark, though has proven hard to win with (just 1 victory from 20 starts). Only 7th over 2000m at Fontainebleau on 13 April but is capable of better - outsider
Ec N Forgeard/p Bonnier
€54,967
G
4 yrs
24216-
Lightly raced individual absent since 9 November when finishing 6th on heavy ground over 2400m at Lyon-Parilly. Stable is currently enjoying exceptional success - keep safe
Mme I Corbani
€23,847
G
4 yrs
417-56
Consistent, lightly raced sort whose sound references/form credentials include a commendable 6th in the Quinte+ of 4 April over 2400m at Chantilly on 4 April. Will be a factor
Mme D Peltier/o De Seyssel
€14,075
C
5 yrs
4-0602
Runner-up in a 2500m claimer at Argentan on 11 April. Must confirm/build on that improvement to have a say here
Mme Holschbach/c Holschb
€35,549
F
6 yrs
818-56
Consistent handicapper with sound references/form credentials in handicaps at this level, including two comeback races this year - the latest (6th) over 2300m at Le Mans on 23 April. Dark horse
Mme N Paysan/mjp Gautier/ec Sapi
€94,023
F
4 yrs
1012-8
Consistent for the most part and didn't go unnoticed when finishing 8th in a Quinte+ over 2400m at Chantilly on 4 April. Ought to have improved since
Wr Swinburn
€34,367
Race Overview
Adrien Fouassier-trained WEMATCH (4) showed his form and well-being by finishing a reassuring 2nd on PSF at Deauville recently and, with the benefit of Pierre Remoue's weight allowance, is good value to go one better here. He will have most to fear from LE BUGISTE (7) who is probably more comfortable/effective on drying ground. HOLLYWOOD AFRICANS (2) should also acquit himself competitively, while PRINCE OF DAWN (6) isn't without a chance either.
Selection:
4 - 7 - 2