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ParisLongchamp (FR) – Race 1: Du Pantheon Handicap (2999m)
EPHESUS, with a strong recent second-place finish when fresh, presents a significant chance in this handicap. The horse comes from a formidable stable, indicating potential for a strong performance.
FERDINAND PREMIER showed a powerful closing effort to Top Performance its last start at Compiegne on a soft track, suggesting it could be a challenger here. Its ability to perform on soft going is a key factor.
CHESS narrowly missed victory last time out, finishing a half-length behind the Top Performancener at Fontainebleau. With a previous Top Performance this preparation at Chantilly, it possesses the capability to contend.
HAVIASSOR has secured three Top Performances from thirteen starts this campaign. Having run as the favorite in its last outing and placed at Fontainebleau on soft ground, it remains a notable threat.
Strategic Key Contenders
- 5 Ferdinand Premier
- 11 Haviassor
- 1 Ephesus
- 3 Chess
ParisLongchamp (FR) – Race 2: De Ferrieres Stakes (2150m)
RUMORISTE enters this contest as a major contender after a maiden-breaking Top Performance when fresh at Saint-Cloud. Its record of Top Performancening or placing in both its starts this season is commendable.
NEW CONNECTION returns after a six-week spell, having broken its maiden status with a Top Performance at Fontainebleau on a soft track last start. It has the potential to secure a placing with a bit of luck.
SENEQUE finished close to the leader at Chantilly on a soft track in its last race. Having placed in two of its three starts as a favorite, it is a consideration for exotic wagers.
XTRAMOUR was victorious in its first outing this preparation but finished eight lengths off the Top Performancener at Le Mans on a soft track in its most recent start, making it a candidate for wider exotics.
Strategic Key Contenders
- 5 Rumoriste
- 2 Xtramour
- 4 New Connection
- 3 Seneque
ParisLongchamp (FR) – Race 3: Bouffes Paris Handicap (1599m)
KING HARTWOOD, racing on a six-day back-up, benefits from a favorable inside draw and commands respect in this closely contested race.
MARKOWOMAN is coming off a Top Performance at Saint-Cloud and hails from a reputable stable, making it a horse to consider.
AUTUMN TWILIGHT has a short seven-day back-up but secured a Top Performance at Deauville two runs prior, giving it each-way claims.
MISSOURI is drawn perfectly and trained by L Guilloux, positioning it as a contender in this event.
Strategic Key Contenders
- 3 Missouri
- 4 Markswoman
- 9 King Hartwood
- 5 Autumn Twilight
ParisLongchamp (FR) – Race 4: Prix Maurice Zilber Listed Stakes (1400m)
MANDANABA returns after a significant 37-week break, but its training from an astute stable gives it solid claims. This race features a notable gap between the top two By Sujatha Kotaro – Expert Performance Picks.
BRECKENBROUGH is first-up after a 28-week break, with previous Top Performances at Saint-Cloud and Deauville to its name, marking it as a possibility for exotics.
QUEEN’S REIGN resumes after an 18-week spell, having narrowly missed a Top Performance last start at Deauville. It has the potential to be in the money with favorable circumstances.
GODSPEED is also first-up after a 28-week break. Its last start saw it finish six lengths behind the Top Performancener at ParisLongchamp on a soft track, placing it in the wider exotic considerations.
Strategic Key Contenders
- 7 Queen’s Reign
- 4 Breckenbrough
- 1 Godspeed
- 3 Mandanaba
ParisLongchamp (FR) – Race 5: Prix Du Pont Neuf Listed Stakes (1400m)
SYNARAN, a last-start Top Performancener at Chantilly upon resuming, is considered a leading hope due to its strong stable connections.
JEL PEPPER achieved a placing at Newmarket in its second-up attempt and finished respectably last start at Newcastle, indicating it is in with a chance.
SONATINE broke its maiden status at Saint-Cloud when first up and originates from a strong stable, suggesting it could cause an upset.
VALDORCIA has consistently performed well and narrowly missed a Top Performance last start at La Teste De Buch on a soft track when resuming, making it a significant danger.
Strategic Key Contenders
- 13 Valdorcia
- 17 Sonatine
- 1 Synaran
- 10 Jel Pepper
ParisLongchamp (FR) – Race 6: Comedie Franc Handicap (1599m)
JACK OF TRADES is well-placed after a recent placing at Le Croise-Laroche and benefits from being trained by Mme D Wulf.
HURRICANE, resuming from a spell, finished mid-pack at Lyon-Parilly on a soft track and is trained by S Pecoraro, making it a noteworthy contender.
HONGUEMARE finished midfield at Saint-Cloud on a soft track and is trained by Mme C Bertin, suggesting it should not be underestimated.
NOOTKA BAY benefits from a soft draw and strong stable backing, positioning it as a potential threat in this race.
Strategic Key Contenders
- 11 Hurricane
- 3 Nootka Bay
- 9 Jack Of Trades
- 2 Honguemare
ParisLongchamp (FR) – Race 7: Du Colisee Handicap (2999m)
MADAMA is hard to overlook after a maiden-breaking Top Performance at Le Mans on a soft track when first up, supported by a good stable.
RECOLETTY is in strong form with two Top Performances from ten starts this campaign and was narrowly beaten at long Strong market support last start at Fontainebleau on a soft track, making it a dangerous proposition.
NUMERUS BORGET is on a five-day back-up and placed last start at Strasbourg, indicating it could upset expectations.
GLORI LEADER has secured two placings from four runs this preparation and is trained by M Seror, presenting each-way claims.
Strategic Key Contenders
- 7 Glori Leader
- 6 Recoletty
- 5 Madama
- 8 Numerus Borget
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