In 2020, Love of Mathan caused a semi-surprise by winning the Prix Fondeur at almost 10/1. Sunday, his training companion, Kashdamwill be much more played in this ex-listed-race promoted to group III this year. His victorious return to the race that could serve as a reference ended in clear success and seeing this fan of deep tracks double the stakes would not be surprising. Another asset of the stable, Okkidowinner of the Prix The Fellow (Gr. III) last year, took care to make his return to the Nantes hurdles. That day, he finished pleasantly in third place. This bodes well before meeting up with the big guys from the Butte Mortemart. Title holder with He is FrenchNoel George delegates Jachar and will probably have difficulty succeeding himself, as he explained to Marie-Pauline Gareau: “Arnaud Chaillé-Chaillé’s two horses seem difficult to beat, but mine is at the top and won very well recently at Auteuil. Finishing on the podium would be satisfying.”
Other contenders
The podium will also be discussed with Klitchko de Belairwho could not ultimately be judged, Young Cokoimpeccable, Alcyone Rougeback in steeplechase, and James’s Passiona little disappointing in the Prix de Bagatelle. Courageous fifth in the Prix Montgomery (Gr. III), Benou made Marcel Rolland say: “He now has two back-to-school races in his legs and is back on a route he knows well. There is opposition, but he has the right to race, especially if the track is not too heavy.”
