11.40 6f. 211yds. 7 Declared. Cote D'opale Stakes of €12,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €7,560.00 2nd - €2,400.00 3rd - €1,199.00 4th - €840.00
Formscan - On the evidence of his improved and fast-finishing 3rd at Le Lion d'Angers last time out, ESSAI TRANSFORME (2) is good value to confirm/build on that return to form by recapturing the winning thread at the expense of FINDON ROSE (7). The latter also caught the eye with a reassuring last start (4th) and should have a role to play with a repeat of that performance. Consistent CHILLI PRINCESS (6) isn't underestimated on her return from a break, with the stable going great guns, while VALDIKHOVA (8) is favourably treated by the conditions (as the top-rated runner in the race) and could spark improvement as a result.