2.45 Longchamp Prestige Vendome 2pts each-way AND 1pt win @ 20/1 (Bet Victor, 888 Sport, Coral, Betfair Sportsbook, independents) - E/W 2nd
This doesn't look a vintage renewal of the French Guineas, and a chance is taken on Prestige Vendrome stripping fitter today for his April reappearance, where he was well beaten by Charm Spirit and today's favourite Karakontie, who finished second. The selection isn't far behind Karakontie on a line through Ectot, based on a piece of late season juvenile form in the Grand Criterium. It is tenuous at best to connect the dots, but it does suggest the selection is up to this class and it is interesting his trainer, who won this race last year with this colt's half brother, is happy to take on the favourite again having seemingly been put in his place last time. Prestige Vendome looked short of work that day, though, and his trainer's comments seem to confirm this:
Nicolas Clement, trainer: "He's progressed well since his comeback and he will love the ground. It's a nice draw and I think he is a good outsider."
Stall six is a decent draw as his Clement confirms, and the horse should get a good tow into the all important first right hand turn. He is partnered by Thierry Thulliez, who rode Style Vendome last year, and the stable are in really decent form, with winners and horses running above expectation in the last two weeks. 20/1 looks to be an underestimation of his chances, and we'll take the price each-way and win.
Profit & loss: day: +5.00 / month: +168.85 / year: +256.15
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