12.55 7f. 209yds. 16 Declared. Jocker Handicap - AWT of €53,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €26,499.00 2nd - €10,071.00 3rd - €7,420.00 4th - €4,240.00 5th - €2,119.00
Formscan - LE NOMAD (3) amassed a string of podium finishes at this level during the winter and would've regained freshness since his last start so should, given his favourable position in the starting stalls with Stephane Pasquier once again in the irons, mount a serious challenge for race honors. ALCANOR (9) lines up here in good form and physical condition having proved his competitiveness with blinkers fitted last time (2nd) so seems capable of fighting for victory in his first start in the Quinte+ category. Mickael Barzalona's decision to ride ASHIKTASH (13) instead has to be respected, while BIG LOG (4) is more than capable (although inconsistent lately) of acquitting himself competitively at this level too. LE FREINAY (5) and TAIRANN (7) edge out SAINT HELLIER (1) in completing the shortlist.