G3 – 1000m – Turf
1 | National Service | A G3 winner here but that was way back in 2020 and also over 1600m. Drops down to this pure speed trip but did almost win a 1200m handicap here in May. |
2 | Toyotomi | Gradually dropping in distance but it seems to suit, springing a surprise when landing a 1100m Deauville Listed sprint in April, and then second over 1200m here in May. |
3 | Batwan | This hardened old speedster has been a regular on the French sprinting scene for a long time. But he is on a lengthy losing run and it would be a surprise if he ended that here. |
4 | Ponntos | Has gate speed that few horses can match, and they couldn’t in this last year when blitzing from the front he won by 2.5L. If in the same mood now he will be hard to catch. |
5 | Ciao Pa’ | In top shape this season. Too quick for his rivals at a lower level than this here in April, then posting a career best on his debut in a G3 when second at ParisLongchamp. |
6 | Lesslepasser | His successes have tended to come on lesser tracks than this. Only eighth in this last year and not quick enough to make an impact in a ParisLongchamp G3 last time. |
7 | Pradaro | This old guy ran a decent third in this last year. Under a positive ride and rallying late on he landed a 53-1 shock to win a G3 at ParisLongchamp later in 2024. Not so fast since. |
8 | Kind Of Blue | This UK-trained speedster has a clear edge on the ratings. A terrific victor over 19 rivals in a prestigious G1 Ascot 1200m sprint last October. Down to 1000m but with a live chance. |
9 | Monteille | Her first start for this stable was a very modest effort here in May. At her best she is a smart speedster as she showed when landing a 1200m G3 sprint here last year. |
10 | Coto De Caza | From a UK stable enjoying a good season and well able to get their contenders ready after a break. Overpowered ten rivals in a 1000m G3 sprint at Newmarket last October. Chance. |