8:10 PM Le Croise-Laroche
Du Vieux Lille Stakes
Flat
• 2500m
• €14,000
• 8
G
7 yrs
-32502
A runner-up in a Claimer at this track over 2500m on 21 March. Has been consistent this year and deserves to get into the winner's box
A Odry
€115,921
F
4 yrs
61-961
A winner in a Claimer at this track over 2500m on 21 March. Capable of following up on the good victory on this track
M M Krebs
€47,213
F
4 yrs
7417-6
Finished 6th in a Claimer at this track over 2500m on 21 March. Can improve having had a run back from a break
A Schepens
€6,313
G
4 yrs
009009
Well beaten 9th in a Handicap at Lyon-La Soie over 3200m on 30 March. Unlikely to be involved in the finish
V Nicolato/c Janssen/ec Rogier
€26,065
G
5 yrs
-45083
Third in a Claimer at this track over 2500m on 21 March. Not far behind JOEY UP (1) and deserves to be respected
P Kirby
€11,879
G
7 yrs
92069-
Unplaced in a Handicap at Fontainebleau over 2000m on 14 March. Others are preferred in this line-up
Stall Hexenberg
€65,889
G
6 yrs
255-04
Fourth in a Handicap at Lyon-La Soie over 2400m on 12 March. Made a decent return on the sand and has solid claims in this line up
Stall Lahn-sieg
€24,133
F
5 yrs
65630-
Finished 10th in a Handicap at Deauville over 3400m on 14 December. Need to find a few lengths to be competitive
S Ghys
€31,440
Race Overview
STEELHAMMER (7) has not won for some time but he did show improvement last time out. He is distance suited and could be ready for a lucky last race victory. NOUSDEUX (2) won a claimer over this course and distance last month and should be very competitive again. JOEY UP (1) is consistent and chased home NOUSDEUX (2) last time so does also have a winning chance. YURINOV (5) is also capable of getting into the mix of things.
Selection:
7 - 2 - 1