Thu 18 Apr 2024 Racecards

VERDICT: Carlos and Yann Lerner, who saddled the winning pair of Sunday's Quinte+, are doubly represented here in the opener, although their best chance of success rests with L'ardechoise (16) who made a remarkable handicap debut in the key benchmark race (2nd) on 18 March. On that evidence, she could be worth chancing to open her account in what is also her first start on turf. Ali (5) and Koslovka (15), despite disappointing recent performances, remain candidates for success judged on their best references. Thomas Shelby (14), who was unlucky not to have achieved a better result in his last start (8th), has the means to acquit himself competitively on his handicap debut, while the addition of blinkers could eke out improvement from McTenett (2) who made a convincing debut on French soil after a promising start to his career in Ireland. Marie Mancini (9), Jojo Junior (7) and Fou Furieux (13) complete the shortlist.