Keep Going (3) has it all! Unshod on all four feet, well placed behind the autostart and associated with his trainer, Mathieu Mottier, who has had an exceptional start to the winter meeting, he should not be far from the truth. This group I is very open, however, and the possibilities are numerous. So, Executive Ek (4), who no longer has to prove himself in France, is well placed to compete for the very first places too, like East Asia (2), who caused a sensation in his qualifying battery at the UET Grand Prix. “She will present herself at her best”said her trainer, Alessandro Gocciadoro, about his mare which he entrusted to Björn Goop. The brave Koctel du Dain (1), who has been in all the fights since the first 2-year-old races, also has a very first chance, but he will have to start with 1 and therefore make a big effort at the start of the course if he wants to keep his place. Khal’s Fella (17), which continues to progress, and Keenan de Joudes (18), who is now one of the best in his class, are also among the first chances, even if they will have to start in the second row. Kana de Beylev (9), very poorly placed, and Ksar (16), who will be barefoot this time, also have a say in the places.
Cédric Bloquet's numerical prediction: 3 – 4 – 2 – 1 – 17 – 18 – 9 – 16
100% Quinté: Thomas Bourgain in agreement with Cédric Bloquet
As part of our daily show 100% Quinté, Thomas Bourgain analyzed this Critérium Continental – America Races Q3. Like our star tipster, Thomas didn't hesitate to place Keep Going (3) at the top of his selection.
Keep Going (3) : “This winner of the Critérium des 4 Ans should not be judged on his last outing, obviously. He was shod that day, which will not be the case this time. He shot a good number and was prepared for this race. He shouldn't hit far.”
East Asia (2) : “She was voted 4-year-old mare of the year in Italy. We remember the tremendous impression she left during her victory in a UET qualifier and returned with legitimate ambitions to Vincennes.”
EK executive (4) : “He had a very good number and will be associated with Éric Raffin, who is the best driver at the moment. This year, he won one race out of two on average. He can play the leading roles.”
Kana de Beylev (9) : “She is undoubtedly the best female in her class. Last winter, she was at group I level on this course and she had walked on the foot of 1'10''4 last winter in the Prix de Sélection, being beaten at the end only by Idao de Tillard. Despite her number 9, she can keep a place.”
Keenan de Joudes (18) : “He has always been held in high esteem and has had almost no false notes since his debut. With a good run, he can finish in the top five. Note that it will be equipped with an earplug for the first time.”
