As a general rule, thoroughbreds with victories at Group I level have, for the most part, already won at lower levels. Whether it is a group II or a group III. But not Marhaba Ya Sanafi, which presents this particularity, while being a classic winner (Poule d’Essai des Poulains). The most successful and richest competitor of the lot, on whom the racers will probably set their sights despite his sixth place last place (but from a high Prix d’Ispahan), he has everything going for him to win his first group III. Evolving in conditions that seem optimal, the helmet companion of Youmzain has been impeccable since his debut over the distance (1,600 m) in races with turns. Indeed, with four victories and three first place finishes in seven attempts (100% success in the first two), he will try to preserve this remarkable music, while returning to the stage of one of his best performances. Third in the Prix du Jockey-Club behind Ace Impact And big Rockthe two best 3-year-olds of the year 2023, the resident of Andreas Schütz could aim for a new attempt in the Prix Jacques Le Marois this summer (11e in 2023) if he were to win. But before this eventuality, he will have to be wary of two formidable competitors in Chantilly. First of all, Fast Raaj, winner of the Prix Djebel at 3 years old in Deauville and the Prix Messidor (Gr. III) at 5 years old, on this track last July. The student of Yann Barberot is the winner of five of his six Cantilienne races. The second is Andromeda. Author of remarkable progress, she was still worth 35 in May 2023, and the daughter of Sea The Stars will also be in her garden, as confirmed by her mentor, Francis-Henri Graffard: “She is very good and loves Chantilly.” Shortened by 200 meters, it seems ready to reach a new level. Fort Paynewho will want the fastest possible terrain, should still play an active role at the finish and join the Super4.
