The Parisian suburb of Saint-Cloud welcomes a crisp November afternoon of flat racing on Sunday, November 9, with eight races highlighting France’s late-season form lines. The card begins at 12:48 PM and carries through to 4:56 PM, featuring a fine blend of juvenile hopes, seasoned handicappers, and emerging milers.
Early Juvenile Clashes — Prix Antivari & Prix Douve
The day opens with the Prix Antivari (12:48 PM, 1500m, €45,700), a seven-runner affair featuring lightly raced two-year-olds looking to sign off the season in style. LOCK HEART heads the early talk after an eye-catching run last out, while TALMAS, ASTREDARGENT, and DAMN PRECIOUS are expected to make it a lively contest. Keep an eye on SAIL ROCK and POET DE VEGA, both bred to appreciate the extra furlong on soft ground.
Next up, the Prix Douve (1:23 PM, 1500m, €45,700) draws a deeper field of 11 juveniles. The well-bred YMEEELIH and VADIROUMA have shown consistent form, but MARBELLESA, ARGENTELLA, and PETITE ABEILLE look progressive enough to trouble the principals. Outsiders NAPKA FAL and WAHIBA could add spice to the finish if the pace collapses late.
Middle Card Highlights — Prix Herod & Prix Tantieme
Momentum builds with the Prix Herod (1:58 PM, 1400m, €54,900), a race that often reveals next year’s Group performers. GAZI brings raw pace, while IKOTOFETSY, SICILIANO, and DORZAL represent stable consistency. Dark horse AIGEAS and MAJOR NEIGH SAYER are not to be ignored, particularly if conditions dry out.
The featured Prix Tantieme (2:33 PM, 1600m, €47,600) promises a high-quality field of eleven. NORWALK HAVOC and UN INSTANT stand out for their tactical versatility, while NARKEZ, GRECIAN STORM, and AIGLE VAILLANT bring Group experience to the mix. The improving MIDNIGHT GUN and NIZAM could well turn this into a thrilling blanket finish on the Saint-Cloud straight.
Afternoon Handicaps — Windsor & Isola Bella
At 3:15 PM, the Prix de Windsor (1600m, €50,900) welcomes a busy 16-runner field. OLYMPIC MESSAGE and HARPER look the obvious pace angles, but DIVIDE AND RULE, LORD OF WAR, MAX VERST, and FELIX AUX ORMES are solid each-way chances. Keep SALALAH on the radar — this filly could surprise late.
The Prix Isola Bella (3:50 PM, 1600m, €47,600) brings together 18 fillies and mares. VICARIO tops with strong consistency, while CHICA DE CIUDAD, LOVE DYNASTY, and IRADIE are poised to challenge. MISS OXFORD, SERINES, and SOFT WINDS round out a wide-open race where draw position could decide fortunes.
The Day’s Finale — Solitude & Bad Godesberg
As shadows lengthen, the Prix Solitude (4:23 PM, 2000m, €50,300) sets the stage for three-year-old fillies stepping up in trip. AZANIYA and LA BONNE ETOILE have shown impressive late surges, while NARKALA, LADA, and PINATIQUE stay well enough to feature. ROMANCE CERTAINE and MAHIYA could profit from a steady tempo if the leaders overdo it early.
Closing the card, the Prix de Bad Godesberg (4:56 PM, 1600m, €25,900) welcomes a packed handicap of 16 runners. CROWDFUNDING, MICHIGAN FIRE, EAGLEHAWK, and HARMONY GREY look closely matched, while AGAT, HIGHBARI, and ALCOTAN may relish the testing going to end the day with a surprise.
The Saint-Cloud race preview paints a vibrant tableau of French flat racing — where established contenders meet rising stars across shifting autumn light. From the juvenile promise of LOCK HEART to the staying challenge of AZANIYA, every contest looks set to offer genuine depth and drama.
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