The favorite
Breathtaking last in the Prix Uran (photo of one), Liza Josselyn (14) trotted that day on the foot of 1″10″8, pulverizing many of the opponents she encountered. Patient during the first part of the event, she put in a thunderous acceleration to overcome adversity in the final turn. The filly wearing the colors ofYvan Bernard was therefore fully reassured after its poor performance at the Critérium des 3 Ans where it was eagerly awaited. This “budding” crack star, who seems to take after her illustrious parents Ready Cash et Belina Josselyn, should easily record another victory in a semi-Classic.
Les outsiders
To try to block the path of the partner of Jean-Michel Bazire, Lotta Bourbon (11), who is the only one at the start to have beaten the star among the regular 3-year-old fillies, will try to forget her recent poor performance. Led this time by Eric Raffinthe daughter of Prodigious driven by Sébastien Guarato, only seventh of Prix Uranie, would only have to repeat his performance at the Critérium (third behind Lombok Night et Lovino Bello) to play the leading roles.
Newcomer to this level of competition, the protégé of the family Duvaldestin, Lunabella d’Omaha (9) remains on the trifle of three successes, all ridiculously easy, on the ashes of Vincennes. With a strong track record of six victories in seven outings, this classy mare has just won at Group 3 level in the good reduction of 1'13″8 over the 2,700 meter course. Her first encounter with the elite will be very interesting to follow.
Among the elite 3-year-olds in Italy, the filly of the formidable Alessandro Gocciadoro, Funny Gio (15) will make its big debut on our soil. Recent winner of the Mangelli Bears Grand Prix – FillyGroup 2 contested on the Turin racecourse trotting 1″11″6 over 1600 meters, she should not be neglected. She will nevertheless have the disadvantage of discovering the rise of Vincennes, but above all of not being able to evolve “D4” as during her last victory.
Lunabella from Omaha during her last victory at Vincennes
The challengers
Another transalpine competitor, Arrow (1) trained by the brothers Martens is clearly the least wealthy of the lot, but has just shown a very attractive face in a Group 2 contested at Wolwega. Even if her only outing at Vincennes was not conclusive, she will have to be monitored.
Even if they seem to be barred from the first places, the master's two fillies Philippe Allaire, Luna Nova Gwenn (8) et Lush Life (6) cannot be ruled out. More comfortable than her boxing companion on the holding courses, the partner of David Thomas, Lush Life should be able to finish in front of the filly that belongs to the galloper trainer Yann Barberot.
Finally, another newcomer at this level of competition, Lerika du Chêne (2)driven by William Bigeon, galloped away during her last attempt while she was very visible. Her candidacy will be followed in the face of stronger opposition this time since this daughter of Follow You wearing the jacket Guedj has already shown great ability.
