18:20 Marseille
Gris De Gris Handicap - AWT
Flat
• 1500m
• €20,000
• 14
F
3 yrs
174267
Not disgraced in back-to-back Quinte+ handicap appearances recently, the latest (7th) at Compiegne over 1400m on 17 September. Warrants respect with her rider taking 1,5kg off the back
R Fouquet
€56,027
F
3 yrs
518074
Boasts 3 wins and a 3rd from 4 appearances at this venue and should again play a leading role, after a recent 4th in a 1350m claimer at Lyon-Parilly on 4 September. High on the shortlist
Ecurie Olivier Morel
€42,815
C
3 yrs
314862
Finished 3rd in his only handicap appearance and improved in first-time headgear to finish 2nd in a 1600m claimer at Toulouse on 25 September. Not taken lightly
Mme J Dufkova
€13,368
F
3 yrs
44168
Appeared in need of her comeback outing (8th) over 1400m at Le Lion-d'Angers on 15 September. Could fare better
Team Hogdala A B
€17,286
G
3 yrs
2521
Opened his account in style on handicap debut over 1200m at Marseille-Borely on 28 September. Ought to remain competitive for victory
Gousserie Racing/ec H&P Pilarski
€14,062
F
3 yrs
313333
Model of consistency with sound references/form credentials, including 3rd-place finishes in 4 consecutive appearances - the latest in a 1600m handicap at Lyon-Parilly on 11 September. High on the shortlist
Jc Seroul
€32,654
F
3 yrs
672311
Progressive filly at the top of her game, after consecutive victories - the latest in a 1400m Vichy handicap on 23 September. Big player in her hat-trick bid
Gousserie Racing
€29,562
F
3 yrs
214642
In good form and physical condition in the handicaps - confirmed as much with a good 2nd over 1600m in a handicap at Lyon-Parilly on 11 September. Dark horse
Earl Ecurie La Vallee Martigny
€30,650
F
3 yrs
905017
Unplaced in both handicap appearances, the latest (7th) over 1200m at Marseille-Borely on 28 September
R shaykhutdinov
€5,430
C
3 yrs
474477
An 11-start maiden unplaced in a ll 3 handicap appearances, the latest (7th) over 1400m at Vichy last month (on 23 September). Others preferred
Mme K Richard/jp Lemelletier
€16,788
F
3 yrs
904761
Opened her account at the 7th attempt with a last-start success at Cavaillon over 1600m on 22 September. Has more to do back in a handicap
J Romel
€1,190
F
3 yrs
530163
Bounced back to form with a reassuring 3rd over 1200m in a handicap at Marseille-Borely on 28 September. Gets along well with Coralie Pacaut
Jp Vanden Heede
€62,118
C
3 yrs
190000
Soundly beaten in 5 consecutive appearances and unlikely to trouble the judge here on the evidence of his last-start 10th in a 1600m claimer at Royan on 15 September
P Artigues/c Bleu/p Dauguet
€27,575
F
3 yrs
525905
Unplaced in all 7 handicap appearances, the latest (5th) over 1200m at Marseille-Borely on 28 September
Ecuries J Piasco / Groupe Kr
€20,915
Race Overview
A toss-up between EMBRACE ADVERSITY (2), a specialist on this course, and NEW YORK NEW YORK (5), who was a convincing winner last time out. VITESSE (6) also has the means to fight for victory judged by the strength and consistency of her recent form. BAIGNADE (7), in her hat-trick bid, and SALALAH (1) are contenders for the podium. VIVE LA REINE (12) and DELPHINE (8) appeal most of the remainder.
Selection:
2 - 5 - 6
