1200m – Turf
Al Ula |
Beaten less than a length in fourth over this course and distance in a handicap reserved for three-year-olds. Has gained plenty of experience already and she is interesting in this company. |
Be Ahead |
First run since winning a Chantilly Class 2 handicap over 1,200m in April. A chance if she can recapture that form after a break. |
Bonarda |
Fair seventh at long odds on comeback from a four month break. Entitled to improve but again likely to be among the outsiders. |
Coco City |
The handicapper has dropped him 22lb since the beginning of 2020 and while he is well-weighted on his old form, it might be difficult to trust him. |
Dayyan |
His win in a Cologne handicap means a higher rating which enables him to get into this better race. Did win at Chantilly in 2019 but his record is 6-8-7 on his last three visits to France. |
Havana Bound |
Only out of the reckoning once in her last eight starts on the all-weather including a good win at Deauville last time. Finished 15th over this course and distance in her sole start on turf in the last 12 months. |
Kilfrush Memories |
Second in this race 12 months ago, since when he has been kept busy with 10 starts. Finally got back in the winners’ circle on his latest run. |
Kiloecho |
Won a course and distance Class 2 handicap here last month, just getting the better of Tudo Bem. Could go close. |
King Robbe |
Went up 7lb for winning over 1,400m at Longchamp in April. Best run since was when second to Tudo Bem at level weights in a Chantilly conditions race. |
Millfield |
Has only run at this sprint distance once in his last 24 starts and generally preferred over 1,400m or 1,600m. Capable on his day. |
Raysteve |
Enjoying a fine year with two wins and only once out of first four in seven starts. Worth considering. |
Red Torch |
Not quite in the same form as when fifth here in a Group 2 last May. Has a bit to find with Kiloecho and Tudo Bem on the basis of their meeting last month. |
Simply Striking |
Model of consistency in sprint handicaps and only 1lb higher in the ratings than when winning over 1,300 metres here last August. |
Torpen |
Has been carrying big weights in claimers and lesser handicaps so he might enjoy this, though his overall profile suggests he is some way off the best of these. |
Tudo Bem |
Has made relentless progress this year with eight top four finishes including two wins. Close-up fourth in a Listed race nine days ago and he can go close off top weight here. |
Wejdan |
Only once out of the first three since joining her current trainer from Britain, including two recent wins. This is tougher but she demands respect. |