11:23 ParisLongchamp
Qatar Prix Chaudenay (Group 2)
Flat
• 2999m
• €200,000
• 8
C
3 yrs
-31113
Lightly raced, maturing colt with sound form references/credentials - won 4 of 7 starts and finished 3rd in his 3 other appearances, including his latest behind COLUMBUS (5) in the Group III Prix de Lutece on 1 September
S A Aga Khan
€92,400
C
3 yrs
321222
Consistent high-class stayer with proven Group I references, including a last-start 2nd to Jan Brueghel in the St Leger Stakes at Doncaster on 14 September. The horse to beat
D Smith/mme J Magnier/m T
€620,065
G
3 yrs
312721
Won a 2400m Listed race on this course in late May and returned to winning ways in a lucrative Arqana sales race over 2000m at Deauville on 15 August. Ventures beyond 2400m for the first time - dark horse
Ec H & P Pilarski/gousserie Raci
€284,844
C
3 yrs
120373
Bounced back to form with a reassuring 3rd in a 2400m Listed race at Saint-Cloud on 6 September - his first outing beyond 2100m. Could have more to offer stretching out to this extended distance
Ecurie Tygaly/la Fleche Racing
€65,005
C
3 yrs
-337311
Progressive colt, undefeated in 2 starts over 3000m - won the Group III Prix de Lutece over this course and distance on 1 September. Not taken lightly, even at this level
Gregor L Baum /e Elag/e Nininoe
€102,984
C
3 yrs
5511
Unexposed, improving colt whose form/game has gone to another level in his 2 starts beyond 2300m, winning both. Made a winning handicap/Quinte+ debut over 2400m at Calirefontaine on 12 August
Sc Thierry Pigeon
€39,810
F
3 yrs
514541
Lightly raced filly with sound/consistent form credentials - finished 4th behind COLUMBUS (5) in Listed Prix Michel Houyvet over 3000m at Deauville in August. Won a 2400m Listed race at Saint-Cloud since (6 September)
G Pariente Holding/ec B&T Raber
€65,750
F
3 yrs
11323
Consistent and progressive filly with sound references in back-to-back Group III races, the latest (3rd) over 2500m at Deauville on 11 August. Remains open to improvement over this extended trip
G Strawbridge
€60,610
Race Overview
Classy three-year-old colt ILLINOIS (2) hit the woodwork for the second time in as many Group I attempts this term when chasing home stablemate Jan Brueghel at Doncaster in the St Leger. He sets a lofty standard and is hard to oppose in this Group II opener. COLUMBUS (5) won a 3000m Group III last time, establishing himself as a leading three-year-old French stayer, so he could emerge as the biggest threat to the selection if continuing on his upward trajectory. SHAMARKAND (1) and VIGATATA (8) aren't underestimated either, given the strength and consistency of their form/performances.
Selection:
2 - 5 - 1
