It will be a surprise if CAPLA GILDA (NAP) doesn’t resume winning ways in this. She made a winning start for new connections at Deauville and was just beaten here on Boxing Day. A winner on Tapeta and Polytrack for Archie Watson last season, she’s a tough filly effective over 6f and 7f and Cristian Demuro rides here in preference to Mortirolo. Einar’s latest second came in Madrid while Birthday Boy may need more time but Mazeltof can’t be ignored but is among the most exposed alongside Storm Katy. Rosedal could have each-way claims with her jockey taking off 8lb.
Einar (IRE) (9-2) 5th of 7, 6 1/4l behind Ahesta Bero (8-11) at Saint-Cloud 1m mdn stks gd in Oct.
Birthday Boy (FR) (8-11) last of 9, 23 1/4l behind The Singer (8-11) at Chantilly 1m stks in Jan.
La Miura (FR) (9-2) 7th of 12, 5 1/4l behind Schhili (9-2) at Chantilly 1m stks in Jan.
Mortirolo (FR) (8-11) 8th of 12, 4 1/4l behind Becquagold (9-2) at Chantilly 6f mdn stks pol in Jan.
Fersen (FR) (9-2) 13th of 16, 18 1/4l behind Fairmont (9-2) at Chantilly 1m 1f mdn pol in Jan.
Mazeltof (FR) (8-6) 5th of 13, 8 1/4l behind Soberano (8-12) at Chantilly 1m hcp in Jan.
Magic Alpina (FR) (8-12) 10th of 13, 4 1/4l behind Tertius (9-2) at Deauville 6f mdn stks gd in Oct.
Capla Gilda (8-11) 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind Think Love (8-8) at Chantilly 6f pol in Dec.
Ursus Arctos (IRE) (8-11) 5th of 17, 3 1/4l behind Cleostorm (8-11) at Chantilly 1m stks pol in Jan.
Storm Katy (FR) (9-4) Unplaced of 7, 0.0000 behind L'assaut Six (10-5) at Toulouse 2m 1f sft in Dec.
Rosedal (FR) (9-1) 4th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Visionary Dreamer (9-1) at Pornichet 1m stks pol in Jan.
Va Vis Et Deviens (FR) (9-2) 11th of 13, 26 1/2l behind Olympe (9-2) at Deauville 7f mdn stks pol in Dec.