11:40 Saint-Cloud
Matchem Listed Stakes
Flat
• 1400m
• €55,000
• 7
C
3 yrs
23-514
Decent 4th last time in a Group 3 race at Deauville on August 4th over 1600m and a win before that in a Class 1 race in late May. Live chance
S A Aga Khan
€75,387
C
3 yrs
1-76289
Two unplaced runs of late, 2nd before that over 1600m in a Listed race at the Curragh (IRL) on June 30th. Irish raider who has work to do
Al Shira'aa Racing
€87,704
C
3 yrs
223115
5th last time, a win before that in a Class 2 race at Clairefontaine on July 11th over 1600m. In the mix
N Bizakov
€43,350
G
3 yrs
11-2455
5th on the last two runs, 4th before that in a Listed race at Epsom (GBR) on May 31st over 1400m. Did win a Listed race at this track last November. Can not be overlooked
Mme Lynn Turner/guy Brook
€67,637
G
3 yrs
281019
Unplaced last time, won before that over 1300m in a handicap at Deauville on August 3rd. Others rate higher
Stonestreet Stables LLC
€72,330
C
3 yrs
6-2220
Unplaced last time, 2nd before that in the Prix Jean Prat (Gr.1) at Deauville on July 7th over 1400m. A solid performer in Pattern races and has a leading chance
White Birch Farm
€183,471
F
3 yrs
164
4th last time in a conditions race over 1600m at Windsor (GBR) on September 16th. Up in class and makes the trip from the UK
D Howden/qatar Blstk/monc
€5,755
Race Overview
HAVANA CIGAR (6) was a good second in the Prix Jean Prat (Gr.1) two starts ago in July and this is a lot calmer waters. He should be able to score from ZOUM ZOUM (4) who is a course and distance winner last November. He has been competing in Group and Listed races in the UK recently and he makes the trip over and warrants respect. ELBAZ (1) was a credible fourth in a Group 3 race last time and won a Class 1 race before that in May. He can have a say at the business end.
Selection:
6 - 4 - 1
