15:54 Chantilly
De L'Hermitage Maiden Stakes
Flat
• 1599m
• €27,000
• 14
G
3 yrs
3
Ran on well once the penny had dropped to finish an encouraging 3rd on debut over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on 11 June. Would've benefitted appreciably from that experience
M Al Shahi
€2,700
C
3 yrs
425
Built on the promise of his debut 4th by finishing 2nd over track and trip last month. Failed to improve on that form when only 5th over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on 11 June
German Racing Club
€8,100
G
3 yrs
7
Finished last of 8 on debut over 2000m at Compiegne on 31 May. Headgear worn that day is dispensed with
Gousserie Racing
€0
C
3 yrs
266
Finished 2nd on debut at Nancy but failed to confirm that promise when only 6th over 1400m at Compiegne on 24 May. Races with a tongue-tie now fitted
Stall Hangover
€6,200
C
3 yrs
4344
Consistent colt with sound references/form credentials, which include finishing 4th in 3 of his 4 starts - the latest over 1600m at ParisLongchamp on 12 May. Dark horse
Wertheimer & Frere
€10,508
G
3 yrs
8-
Finished last of 8 on debut over 1600m at ParisLongchamp on 31 August. Absent/gelded since, so is on to keep an eye on
Wertheimer & Frere
€0
F
3 yrs
58
Didn't go unnoticed when 5th on debut over 1600m on the PSF at this venue in February but failed to build on that encouragement when only 8th over 1600m at ParisLongchamp on 18 April - for another day
J Abdullah
€1,350
F
3 yrs
2-2
Confirmed the promise of her debut 2nd over 1500m at Saint-Cloud in October last year by finishing 2nd again on her reappearance over 1600m at that venue on 11 June. Wouldn't be winning out of turn
Al Asayl France
€11,506
F
3 yrs
5-
Didn't go unnoticed when finishing 5th on debut in the coveted Prix de La Cascade at ParisLongchamp over 1600m on 31 August 2023. Open to any amount of progress on her reappearance - not to be underestimated
Al Shaqab Racing
€2,035
F
3 yrs
6-42
Improving filly who has progressed with each outing - confirmed as much by building on a pleasing comeback 4th at Lyon-Parilly to finish 2nd over this course and distance on 17 May. Keep safe
W Engelbrecht-Bresges
€7,500
F
3 yrs
24
Finished 2nd on debut over this track and trip in March and acquitted herself well in defeat when 4th over this course and distance on 26 April. Needn't improve much to fight for victory
Godolphin SNC
€8,100
F
3 yrs
4-
Caught the eye when finishing 4th on debut over this track and trip on 28 September. Open to any amount of improvement on her reappearance - not taken lightly
Godolphin SNC
€3,053
F
3 yrs
0
Finished a well-beaten 11th on debut over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on 7 March. Open to improvement but best watched for now
Haras De Saint Julien
€0
F
3 yrs
6-3233
Consistent filly with sound references/form credentials and whose experience will stand her in good stead. Finished 3rd (with headgear fitted) over 1400m at Le Mans on 15 May - headgear now dispensed with
Juddmonte Farms Inc
€32,358
F
3 yrs
Flavie Bresson-trained Goken debutante to be ridden by Sebastien Maillot - is probably best watched for now
C Bresson/p Lamy
€0
Race Overview
GALAXIE VEGA (11) has caught the eye in both outings and performed well enough in competitive races to suggest that this is well within her compass. She shouldn't be a maiden for too much longer and is good value to open her account here at the expense of OTHERWORDLY (8), who fits a similar profile and should improve after an encouraging comeback 2nd. MASSIMO MERIDIO (1) also has legitimate claims with progress expected following a pleasing debut 3rd. BALTIC EMPRESS (10), SILHAM (9) and the returning LACY FASHION (12) complete the shortlist.
Selection:
11 - 8 - 1
