The starters of Quinté+ for this Monday 21 March 2022
The forces present
Irreproachable since the beginning of his career, IRONWITHERS (3) makes his handicap debut at a decent value. Indifferent to the state of the ground, this son of Triple Threat can strike a blow for his first steps at Compiègne.
Presented by Fabrice Vermeulen and associated with Christophe Soumillon, PEGASUS (4) gradually finds an interesting situation on the weight scale. He will form the opposition with the top-weight SALESMAN (1), recently the author of a promising comeback in a Class 1 at Chantilly. Very easy winner at Mont-de-Marsan on February 10, QUARTZDARGENT (6) can move up a category.
We will then hold it in front of the reentrant THE MANIFICE (8)well known at this level, and AMEDRAS (2), not unable to overcome his penalty of 3 kilos. Always running well on its freshness, HIGHBARI (5) keep an eye out for its reappearance. He will compete our choice with STEPASIDE BELL (9)in shape.
Le Prono by Guillaume Luyckx
The starters in detail and the opinion of the pros
Winner of the Quinté+ of August 7 at Deauville, this Wertheimer representative has proven that he remains competitive at this level despite being 9 pounds overweight. Author of a good comeback in a race with well-made conditions, it looks formidable.
Maxime Guyon, jockey:
“Salesman (1) is to be credited with a very good comeback on the sands of Cannes. He had to progress in this race. Already winner of a Quinté+ at Saint-Cloud on a fairly flexible track, it should appreciate the condition of the track offered this Monday at Compiègne. His place is at the finish.”
This new pupil of Christophe Escuder surprised bettors by winning Quinté+ on 19 February. He has to deal with an overload of 3 kilos, but his aptitude for very flexible tracks can compensate. Better to have it with than once morest you.
Christophe Escuder, coach:
“Amedras (2) didn’t start very well for me at the beginning of February on a sand track. It immediately recovered by winning its Quinté+ on the very soft turf of Cagnes-sur-Mer. He was lifted by 3 kilos but will be in great shape. He should overcome his penalty and can still be very competitive.”
Irreproachable since the beginning of his career, this son of Triple Threat makes his debut in the handicaps at a decent value. Indifferent to the state of the ground, he can strike a blow for his first steps in Compiègne.
Caroline Rondelé-Lancelin, coach:
“Last time, Ironwithers (3) mightn’t respond to Count Rostov’s dry attack but pulled himself together to come back for second place, without being quite ready. Combative, it adapts to the distance and should appreciate Compiègne. He likes to dominate his subject and will run for the first time in such a large field. Still inexperienced, he passes a test once morest the old but is irreproachable.
Since his success in a similar handicap, on October 2, this resident of Fabrice Vermeulen has had varying fortunes. It has regained attractive value and the soft ground will serve its interests. Ridden by Christophe Soumillon, he won many votes.
The reporter’s opinion:
“Winner of a Quinté+ in November 2020, Pegasus (4) also distinguished itself at this level last summer. For its return to this category, it has not run so badly lately and will benefit from the longer distance. Above all, he must not be condemned too quickly.”
This formidable finisher is making its comeback, but is used to running well on its freshness. Winner on the occasion of his only test at Compiègne, he will also be favored by the condition of the track. At the end of a clear journey, he can get everyone to agree.
Mathieu Brasme, coach:
“After his good performance in Angevin, Highbari (5) had not had a good run on the sands of Deauville in December. It has already run well on its freshness and looks great in the morning. Winner of its only attempt at Compiègne, it has many advantages in its game. At the end of a favorable race, this wait-and-see would be disappointing if it did not finish in Quinté+.
Offhand winner of a recent conditional race at Mont-de-Marsan, this subject quickly on legs approaches this meeting in great shape. Very comfortable on very flexible tracks, a worthy son of Kendargent, he cannot be forgotten at the time of choice.
Philippe Sogorb, trainer:
“Quartzdargent (6) really pleasantly won on the occasion of a good engagement last time at Mont-de-Marsan. Very honest and consistent, he is doing well in training and I even think he has improved over the last year. This easy horse is ridden from the front and likes very soft ground, as well as the distance offered. All the lights are green for its first attempt in a Quinté+.”
This 4-year-old gelding has changed stables twice this winter. Now under the guidance of David Windrif, he finds a category in which he has always failed. Moreover, he has never run such a long distance. Other protagonists are preferable to him.
David Windrif, coach:
“Electroscope (7) which we have just purchased to claim is very regular. This heavy ground specialist will be going over obstacles soon, but we are testing this level first. It seems to me taken a little high on the scale of values but, if the track does not dry out too much, it can finish at the end of the combination, at the end of a good course hidden behind the leaders.
Well known at this level, this resident of David Smaga makes his reappearance following three months of absence. If it immediately runs its good value, it has the means to shine here, especially as its competitiveness in value 35.5 is certain.
David Smaga, coach:
“El Manifico (8) had the right to rest, following his last Deauville outing. He returns on Monday but shows up with work behind him.
Coming from the claiming races, this protege of Joséphine Soudan has just proved his form on the sands of Cannes. It is moving up in category, but its ability to run very flexible tracks will be a serious asset. Therefore, a place is possible.
Josephine Soudan, coach:
“Stepaside Bell (9) just ran very well while he was on weight. We hoped to compete in the second handicap event but this Quinté+ has deepened considerably. He is in good shape, will be better on the grass and should enjoy the route. That said, he does not have a lot of margin and will mainly aim for places. If all goes well, he can finish at the end of the combination.
Clearly dominated in the Quinté+ of January 25, this 7-year-old gelding then performed honorably twice in claiming races. With no margin in this category, it will probably have a lot to do.
Nicolas Caullery, trainer:
“Toriano (10) has just run very well at Compiègne, while being a little unhappy. Its value has been revised downwards and we therefore remain in the handicaps. On what he has shown recently and on old performances, he has the right to make the finish. We are confident for the places.”
Very consistent at the lower level since the start of the year, this son of Exosphere recently joined Nicolas Caullery’s squad. It goes up in class, but has never disappointed at the Compiègne racecourse. Supplemented, it’s a fun poker move.
Nicolas Caullery, trainer:
“Smoking Bianco (11) didn’t run too badly last time out in a claim. He has no margin at this value but shows me a good form in training. Easy to ride, it is able to take up a place in this field which does not look very high, except at the top of the table.
Quite a regular in the West, this waitress might not be distinguished in the Paris region during the autumn. He lacks references at this level but appreciates the soft and generally very cool running ground. For fans of speculative odds.
Ludovic Gadbin, coach:
“Delta Spirit (12) did not run so badly at the end of last year in a Quinté+ at Angers. He carries a small weight but makes his comeback and pulls a wrong string number. He showed that he had no margin at this level. On the freshness and at the end of a favorable course, he however has the right to interfere at the end of the combination.
Noticed several times during the first half of 2021, this daughter of Rajsaman still had to wait for her eighth outing to open her record. On Monday, she makes her comeback and moves up in category. There are better.
Rodolphe Collet, trainer:
“Hénouville (13) is working well but will probably need to find the rhythm once morest sharper horses. She faces the males under a small weight. She will do her best before being directed to female handicaps.”
This protege of Gina Rarick was not lucky last time on the sands of Cannes in a less upscale handicap. She always gives the best of herself, but it is clear that her handicap value leaves her no margin. Second choice.
Gina Rarick, Coach:
“Thibouville (14) does not like fiber sand at all, which explains his last poor performance. It will be much better on the grass but, like many in this Quinté+, I was thinking of competing in the second race with it. The softer the ground, the better for her.”
This representative of Claire Stephenson gleaned her three podiums on the grass. It is therefore better to forget his recent lackluster performances on the sand. Well placed in the starting stalls, it can spice up relationships.
Georges Doleuze, trainer:
“Cool Man (15) came out of his box badly on February 24. It’s a shame because he made a great comeback that day, when he was carrying 59 kilos. This Monday, he will be allowed to enter the stalls last. At this weight and with this correct number, it will be ridden close to the head. He is in good shape in training and I think Compiègne should suit him well.
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