Weekly Round-Up of French Racing and Trotting - 8th June 2021.
This week's round-up includes Listed jumps action from Auteuil and Compiegne plus an exciting under-card from Chantilly on Sunday...
Date
Tuesday 1st June 2021
Venue
Compiegne
Race
Prix Durtain
Type
Listed Hurdle 3600m
Winner
Kaskad Koko
Jockey/Driver
James Reveley
Trainer
Donatien Sourdeau de Beauregard
Breeding
Cokoriko X Kalta
Second
Epic Tale
Third
Happy De Reve
James Reveley took up the running early before deciding the pace was just too strong and dropped the filly in to sit a handy third position for much of the journey. The Donatien Sourdeau de Beauregard-trained four-year-old had to wait for gaps up the straight but soon put the race to bed once finding room. That victory brought up the hat-trick and this progressive daughter of Cokoriko can continue to climb up in grade.
Date
Tuesday 1st June 2021
Venue
Vincennes
Race
Etrier 5 Ans Qualif 2 - Prix V. Cavey
Type
G2 Mounted 2700m
Winner
Gladys des Plaines
Jockey/Driver
Mathieu Mottier
Trainer
Gilles Curens
Breeding
Opus Viervil X Thétis de Vaujours
Second
Guide Moi Forgan
Third
Granvillaise Bleue
Mathieu Mottier took up the running at an early stage prior to setting into second place off, what looked a reasonable pace. The pair kicked for home at the 500m marker to eventually run out a comfortable winner of the G2 feature. Last year's G1 Prix du Président de la République (2850m) winner will more than likely look to step back up to the highest level in the future.
Date
Friday 4th June 2021
Venue
Vincennes
Race
Etrier 4 Ans Qualif 3 – Prix Lavater
Type
G2 Mounted 2700m
Winner
Hopla des Louanges
Jockey/Driver
Anthony Barrier
Trainer
Franck Leblanc
Breeding
Gazouillis X Jolie Lily
Second
Hirondelle du Rib
Third
Hollywood Night
The Franck Leblanc-trained filly settled into a nice rhythm by Anthony Barrier and the pair made smooth progress to take it up turning into the straight. The daughter of Gazouillis showed a good attitude to fight off the challenge of Hirondelle du Rib. The G1 Saint-Léger des Trotteurs (2450m) winner has now qualified for the G1 Prix du Président de la République (2850m) at Vincennes.
Date
Saturday 5th June 2021
Venue
Auteuil
Race
Prix James Hennessy
Type
Listed Steeplechase 3500m
Winner
Ladyville
Jockey/Driver
Bertrand Lestrade
Trainer
Francois Nicolle
Breeding
Doctor Dino X Ladytown
Second
Lord Chart
Third
Neli Has
Ladyville made all the running under Bertrand Lestrade for a comfortable five length success to ensure a one two for trainer Francois Nicolle. Already a G3 winner over hurdles it would be no surprise if the son of Doctor Dino steps back up to that grade in the near future.
Date
Sunday 6th June 2021
Venue
Chantilly
Race
Prix la Fleche
Type
Listed Two-Year-Old 1000m
Winner
Dizzy Bizu
Jockey/Driver
Theo Bachelot
Trainer
Stephane Wattel
Breeding
Caravaggio X Izzy Bizu
Second
Anterselva
Third
Ma Noire
The Stephane Wattel-trained filly ran out a cosy length-and-a-quarter winner to remain unbeaten in two starts. Always well positioned throughout the daughter of Caravaggio ran on strongly to score over the same course and distance as she did on debut. The success marks a first stakes winner for Caravaggio who leads the way in the European first season sires table by earnings ahead of Ardad.
Date
Sunday 6th June 2021
Venue
Chantilly
Race
Grand Prix De Chantilly
Type
G2 2400m
Winner
In Swoop
Jockey/Driver
Olivier Peslier
Trainer
Francis-Henri Graffard
Breeding
Adlerflug X Iota
Second
Sublimis
Third
Vaucelles
The four-year-old, who finished second to Sottsass in the G1 Prix de l'Arc De Triomphe (2400m) last year, was beaten by Sublimis on reappearance. However, Francis-Henri Graffard's colt managed to overturn that form despite not having the race run to suit. The G1 German Derby (2400m) winner should be more at home off a stronger gallop with the G1 Prix de l'Arc De Triomphe (2400m) being the main objective.
Date
Sunday 6th June 2021
Venue
Chantilly
Race
Prix De Sandringham
Type
G2 1600m
Winner
Tahlie
Jockey/Driver
Christophe Soumillon
Trainer
Pascal Bary
Breeding
Rio De La Plata X Tianshan
Second
Kennella
Third
See The Rose
The progressive Tahlie completed the four-timer when scoring by a head under a superb Christophe Soumillon ride. The Pascal Bary-trained filly became the first Group winner for her sire Rio De La Plata. There could be plenty more to come from her and a step up to the top level looks to be on the agenda.
Date
Sunday 6th June 2021
Venue
Chantilly
Race
Prix De Royaumont
Type
G2 2400m
Winner
Thunder Dream
Jockey/Driver
Eddy Hardouin
Trainer
Jerome Reynier
Breeding
Dubawi X Great Heavens
Second
Ricla
Third
Omnia Munda Mundis
The Lady Bamford-owned filly broke her maiden tag in February and bounced back from a disappointing eighth in the Listed Prix Caravelle (2100m) at Toulouse to record a first black-type success. Eddy Hardouin always had his filly well positioned as the pair drew clear for a one-length victory. This success makes it 205 stakes winners for top sire Dubawi.
Date
Sunday 6th June 2021
Venue
Chantilly
Race
Prix Du Gros-Chene
Type
G2 1000m
Winner
Pradaro
Jockey/Driver
Aurelien Lemaitre
Trainer
Mme S Lanslots
Breeding
Penny's Picnic X Vaillante
Second
Berneuil
Third
Batwan
The son of Penny's Picnic battled on strongly to score by a neck under a strong Aurelien Lemaitre ride. A drop back to 1000m looked to suit the Mme S Lanslots-trained gelding and it would be no surprise were he to contest similar events throughout the rest of his campaign.
Date
Sunday 6th June 2021
Venue
Chantilly
Race
Prix Marchand D'Or
Type
Listed 1200m
Winner
Louliana
Jockey/Driver
Cristian Demuro
Trainer
Frederic Rossi
Breeding
Acclamation X Rosie's Premiere
Second
Coachello
Third
Princesse De Saba
Louliana ran out a length-and-a-quarter winner to make it fifty-seven stakes' winners for Acclamation. Cristian Demuro always had his mount well-positioned, and this daughter of Acclamation ran on strongly through the line. Acclamation stands at Rathbarry Stud in Ireland for a fee of €27,500.