Monday 18th October 2010, Clairefontaine (www.jourdegalop.com)

 Despite having a bad draw – number 14 of 17 runners – Celenza (Dansili) managed to open her record on her third start in the €15,000 Prix du Val Marin (2yo Fillies maiden – 1400m). Alain de Royer Dupré’s charge was very patient early on and made the most of the strong pace set by Fanny des Hardys (Fasliyev). The Aga Khan’s representative was ridden by stable jockey Christophe Lemaire and made up ground easily on the last bend to pass all her rivals in the straight. The soft ground did not seem a problem to her on her way to a length and a half victory from Faussement Simple (Beat Hollow) back in second place. Fanny des Hardys finished a further three quarters of a length back in third.

Bred by the Aga Khan Studs, Celenza is the first foal out of Célèbre Vadala (Peintre Célèbre), who won the Prix Astronomie on her first start when beating Ponte Tresa (Sicyos), winner of the Prix Kergorlay (Gr2) and third in the Prix Royal-Oak (Gr1).

Sunday 17th October 2010, Longchamp (www.jourdegalop.com) Prairie Star (Peintre Célèbre) was the one everyone was waiting to see in the €80,000 Prix de Condé (Gr3 – 2yos – 1800m) and Élie Lellouche’s charge did not disappoint. He came upsides the leader, Kreem (Hurricane Run), with ease in the straight and went onto win by without any encouragement from his jockey’s whip. This race was an important lesson for him ahead of his 3 year old career as he learnt to be held up and patient whereas in his first three starts he was always out in front. He may now go for the Critérium de Saint-Cloud (Gr1, 13/11). Bubble Chic (Chichicastenango) came here from having been beaten by Kreem in the Prix Nino at Saint-Cloud. These two colts were supplemented for this Prix de Condé. This time Bubble Chic finished ahead of André Fabre’s charge, taking second place a neck behind the winner with Kreem a further nose behind in third.

Bred by Dayton Investments, Prairie Star is out of Prairie Runner (Arazi), making him a half brother to Prairie Flower (Zieten), who made a winning debut before finishing second in the Prix Michel Houyvet (L) at Deauville.

Like Cirrus des Aigles (Even Top) last year, Prince Bishop (Dubawi) managed to achieve the "Prix du Prince d’Orange (Gr3)- €130,000 Prix du Conseil de Paris (Gr2 – 3yo+ - 2400m)". In progression since the autumn, André Fabre’s charge easily got the bettter of Cirrus des Aigles to win by a short neck.  

Prince Bishop benefitted from a good run on the heels of Timos (Sholokhov) and took the lead in the straight despite hanging slightly in the finish. Shimraan (Rainbow Quest) finished a further 3 lengths behind in third place. Cirrus des Aigles is still a possibility for either the Japan Cup oor the Hong Kong Cup.

Bred by Thurso Limited, Prince Bishop is out of North East Bay (Prospect Bay), a mare who has already produced three winners. She is a sister to Hold to Ransom (Red Ransom), who won the Sandringham Stakes (L) and second place in the Pretty Polly Stakes (L) at Newmarket.

The €58,000 Prix Europe 1 (3yo+ Females – 2100m) was won by the Aga Khan filly Diyaraka (Clodovil) in the hands of stable jockey Christophe Lemaire. A neck behind in second place was Garmerita (Poliglote)

with Driven Snow (Linamix) a further three quarters of a length back in third.

This was a second success for the Mikel Delzangles trained filly who won on her last start over 2400m at Saint Cloud. She also has two second places to her name, both over 2100m.

Diyaraka is out of Diamonaka (Akarad) who won once, from five starts, over 2100m at Evry before finishing second in a Group 3 and Group 2. She is also the dam of Diamond Green (Green Desert), a Group 3 winner and placed in Group 1 and 2 races on multiple occasions.

Thursday 14th October 2010, Bordeaux le Bouscat (www.jourdegalop.com) Zibimix (Linamix) created a surprise when winning the €80,000 Prix André Baboin (Gr3 – 3yos – 1900m). Zibimix, who was bought in a claimer for €25,555 by owner Antoine Boucher last December, did not mess up on his first attempt in Group company. Sat on the heels of the leaders, he took the lead halfway up the straight and fought off all attacks to win by a length. Thaï Haku (Oasis Dream) took second place a neck in front of the other Marquise de Moratalla representative Skins Game (Diktat).

Zibimix was bred by the Wertheimer brothers and is the fifth foal out of Izibi (Saint Cyrien). Izibi is a half sister to Val des Bois (Bellypha) who won the Prix La Force, de Guiche, du Muguet et Edmond Blanc (Grs3) and then finished second in the Prix d’Ispahan (Gr1) before leaving for the USA where she twice finished second in the Breeders’ Cup Mile (Gr1).

Jean-Claude Rouget had the best chance of winning ahead of the €55,000 Grand Critérium (L – 2yos – 1600m), and in the end it was his charge Doo Lang (Pulpit), the only filly in the race, who beat her stable companion the hot favourite Yarubo (Muhtathir). The filly benefited from a good run behind the leaders in the hands of Christophe Lemaire, who managed to keep her tucked in behind other horses for as long as possible in the small field of just five runners. Once a gap opened in front of her she came through to win by an easy length and a half. Ultime Bere (High Yield) took third place a further two lengths behind Yarubo.

Bred by her owner, Joseph Allen, Doo Lang is a half sister to War Officer (Grand Slam), who was renamed Rock’n Typhoon when he was sold to Hong Kong. When trained by Jean-Claude Rouget, War Officer won the Prix Montenica and Sigy (Listeds) over 1,200 and 1,300m.

The Jean-Claude Rouget trained Rosanabad (Selkirk) showed his natural class and ability when winning the €18,000 Prix de la Croix Blanche (2yo Maiden – 1600m) by two and a half lengths without encountering any threats in the final stages. He still looks to be quite babyish and should improve for this run but he is already cited to be a three year old to look out for next year. His stable companion Moncofar (Refuse to Bend) took second place with Urubu (Enrique) a further length and a half back in third.

Wednesday 13th October 2010 Maisons Laffitte (www.jourdegalop.com)  The favourite in the €55,000 Prix de Saint-Cyr (L – 3yos – 1400m), Gotlandia (Anabaa) proved her connections right in taking the chance in this race when achieving the biggest success of her career. Four times Listed placed and second in the Prix de la Grotte (Gr3), Mikel Delzangles’ charge deserved this black type success. Her trainer said afterwards that she may go for the Prix Perth (Gr3) or a Group race in Italy.

A full brother Gotlandia, named Gondolier, will pass through the sales ring at Deauville, next week (lot 105, presented by Haras du Quesnay.)

A talented Listed filly, The Living Room (Gold Away) proved her ability when taking third place a neck behind Clairvoyance (Shamardal) who finished half a length behind the winner.

Ayun Tara (Martaline) finished back in fourth place and could now have one more run in France before heading for the Cape Verdi Stakes (Gr3) in Dubai in January.

Gotlandia is out of Grenade (Bering) and is the mare’s second foal and first winner. Gotlandia was purchased for €45,000 at the Arqana Yearling Sales in August 2008.

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The €32,000 Prix Glorieuse (4&5yo AQPS – 2600m), an important race for AQPS females, was won easily by Soft Drink (Dark Moondancer). This was a first prestigious victory on the flat for François Doumen’s charge who was quickly to the front before kicking clear with ease in the final stages. She may now go into training with Francois’s son Thierry in preparation for a jumping career. Connections also mentioned that her next race will be in the Prix Chloris and that she will stay in training next year.
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