14:17 Mont De Marsan
France Bleu Gascogne Claiming Stakes
Flat
• 2000m
• €16,000
• 13
G
4 yrs
001704
Unreliable but boasts sound references at this level - won his last appearance in a claimer and finished 2nd in both previous outings in this grade. Finished an encouraging 4th over 2000m in Milan on 23 May - chief threat
G Berardelli
€38,516
G
7 yrs
53-462
Has resumed in good order this year and showed his form/well-being by finishing 2nd in a Class 4 conditions race over 1850m at Agen on 9 May. Keep safe
Cuadra Mazantinni
€34,236
G
4 yrs
640380
Lost form recently in handicaps - the latest (15th) at La Test over 1600m on 3 June - but has sound references in the claiming category. Not taken lightly
E Fernandez De Vega
€41,096
F
4 yrs
44-754
Has regained momentum with each comeback outing this year - confirmed as much by finishing 4th at Dax in a 2100m claimer on 10 June. Winning chance
Horses & Berries Sl
€60,655
G
5 yrs
104069
Won a 2100m Tarbes handicap in February but has performed erratically since - only 9th in a 2100m claimer at Dax on 10 June
O De Montzey
€38,057
G
7 yrs
242461
Ran on well to win a 2300m claimer at Dax on 20 May. Has regained freshness since - remains competitive
F Martins - C De V A
€134,215
G
9 yrs
000696
Hard-knocking veteran, seldom far off the mark - didn't go unnoticed when finishing 6th in a handicap over 1800m at La Teste on 27 June
Le Haras Des Sens/jl Fabre
€128,005
G
5 yrs
7
Unplaced (7th) on debut over 1525m at Montauban on 16 June. Could improve but is best watched for now
Mme K Bataille
€0
G
8 yrs
0-0000
Has lost his way this term - soundly beaten in all four 2024 appearances, the latest (17th) in 1900m handicap at La Teste on 3 June
Centro Ecuestre El Sable
€147,693
F
5 yrs
763068
Out of sorts and unplaced in all 4 appearances this year, the latest (8th) over 1800m at Madrid on 9 June
Enbebo S L
€66,163
G
4 yrs
0060-0
Unplaced in all 4 outings last year and soundly beaten (10th) on his reappearance in a 2300m claimer at Dax on 20 May
A Galdona Inurrategui
€0
F
4 yrs
965760
Showed little in Spain (unplaced in 8 starts) and hasn't sparked any improvement on French soil either - only 10th in a 2300m claimer at Dax on 20 May
Global Quest Sl
€10,533
G
5 yrs
381020
Inconsistent but usually performs well in claiming events, finished 2nd over 2300m in a claimer at Dax in May. Attractive outsider
Ingenieria De Eficiencia
€48,040
Race Overview
ALCEDIMZOE (4) has improved with each outing this year and finished an eye-catching 4th on his return to French soil in a better race last time, so is good value to reconnect with success in this opening event. DAZZLE AT DAWN (1) enjoyed a productive 2023 and, having shown his form/well-being in Italy recently, is likely to fight for victory. KEY TO SUCCESS (2) finished a reassuring 2nd in his last outing and need only confirm that improvement to pose a threat, especially at this level. The shortlist is completed by last-start scorer GO WITH THE WIND (6) who ought to remain competitive.
Selection:
4 - 1 - 2
