12:50 Fontainebleau
Des Noisetiers Handicap
Flat
• 1200m
• €25,000
• 11
C
3 yrs
016426
Won a 1200m handicap at Marseille-Borely in February and has maintained consistency/competitiveness under a resultant penalty. Didn't go unnoticed when 6th over 1300m in a handicap at ParisLongchamp on 18 April
Ecurie Du Haras De La Bor
€31,164
F
3 yrs
35-654
Consistent filly with sound references/form credentials, including a last-start 4th in a 1400m turf handicap at Chantilly on 15 April. Will be a factor
Ja Pigeon
€7,713
G
3 yrs
5-9444
Has finished 4th in three consecutive recent outings - the latest over 1000m at Moulins on 14 April - and in both handicap appearances before that. Candidate for success
P Drioton
€7,118
C
3 yrs
651-97
Won a minor conditions race over 1200m at Pompadour last year but has been soundly beaten in both handicap appearances this year, the latest (7th) at Le Croise-Laroche on 20 April. Watch for now
F Buzon/ecurie R E /mme B Presse
€0
F
3 yrs
60-065
Relatively consistent performer, albeit without success. Improved in first-time blinkers to finish an improved 5th over 1100m in a handicap at Le Croise-Laroche on 20 April
Butel & Beaunez
€17,131
F
3 yrs
48-605
Didn't go unnoticed when finishing 5th in a 1000m conditions race at Moulins on 14 April. Could earn a cheque
Maka Racing Ltd
€12,397
F
3 yrs
294432
A model of consistency who boasts sound references in handicaps and solid form credentials which include a recent 2nd in an 1100m handicap at Le Croise-Laroche on 20 April. Should have a role to play
D Fernandez-Ortega
€25,935
F
3 yrs
921533
Versatile filly. Showed her form and well-being by finishing 3rd in consecutive handicaps last month, the latest over 1500m on the PSF at Marseille-Vivaux on 12 April
C Becherel
€20,928
F
3 yrs
4-982
Caught the eye with an improved/encouraging 2nd over 1100m at Angouleme on 14 April. Needs to confirm that progress to be competitive on her handicap debut
Godolphin SNC
€499
F
3 yrs
689
Unplaced in all three appearances and is hard to recommend, even on her handicap debut, having finished 9th in a 1600m claimer on heavy ground at Compiegne on 29 March. Others preferred
Scuderia Dei Velo
€0
F
3 yrs
2-0823
Seldom finishes far off the mark and hasn't gone unnoticed in recent handicap appearances - the latest (3rd) at at Le Croise-Laroche on 20 April. Dark horse
M M Boutin
€35,920
Race Overview
Speedy FORTUNATE SON (3) has, on several occasions, shown he possesses the means to win a handicap of this caliber and today could be his day. He will, however, have to thwart the expected challenges of ALNOORY STAR (2), who has proven her competitiveness in the handicaps recently, and RUE MIA (7) whose form and experience at this level should stand her in good stead once more. Having finished 2nd on this course at the start of April, LOYAL PRINCE (1) could also play a leading role, especially from a favourable inside stall.
Selection:
3 - 2 - 7
