7.06 1m. 2f. 205yds. 7 Declared. Des Magnolias Claiming Stakes of €16,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €10,080.00 2nd - €3,200.00 3rd - €1,600.00 4th - €1,120.00
Formscan - JOEY UP (4) finished an encouraging 2nd at this level under Mickael Barzalona last time in his first start for this stable/trainer so need only confirm that form/improvement, with the same rider aboard, to reconnect with success. ALERIO (3), who boasts references at a higher level (off a higher mark), proved his competitiveness in this grade with a reassuring 3rd at Vichy off his current mark, so will make life difficult for the selection with the benefit of his talented apprentice's 2,5kg allowance. NARCOS (2) also has the means to make his presence felt returned to the claiming category, while LIGHTED GLORY (7) is dangerous to discount under a lightweight.