Form Snapshot: Disappointing in all 4 starts this year, 2 under the saddle. Sports modified shoeing but is still out of his depth
7 16:00 Caen (France) 09 May 2026
Prix Henri Balliere - Etrier 4 Ans Q2 - Monte - Group 2 (Class 1) (7YO plus)
1m 4f 39y Standard
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Form Snapshot: Modest 4th in a 2200m Vincennes Class C on comeback 3.5 weeks ago, and will have nothing to contribute
Form Snapshot: Steps back up in category after running a well-beaten 2nd to MALICE CAILLERIE (9) in a Vincennes Class B on 4 April, but is patently taking on too much
Form Snapshot: Has done nothing of note since winning a Vincennes Class B last December and can be ignored
Form Snapshot: Showed promise at 2 but has yet to come good. Has little monte experience and connections appear to be clutching at straws
Form Snapshot: Ran 3rd to MALICE CAILLERIE (9) on re-entry in a Vincennes Class B on 4 April, but will need to find significantly more
Form Snapshot: Has not been seen out since coming 2nd in a 2700m Vincennes Class A on 25 January. Steps up in category, and has been reconfigured, but cannot be ruled out
Form Snapshot: Eliminated in first 2 this year before coming 5th to MISS DES BESACES (16) in Gr.2 Prix Rene Palyart at Vincennes a fortnight ago. Has more to give and, with application, can finish in the mix
Form Snapshot: Opened her 2026 account on comeback in Paris in early-April. Quickly eliminated in 24 April race of reference, but will be barefoot this time and Eric Raffin will be out for redemption
Form Snapshot: Has not been seen out since opening his black-type account in 2850m Gr.2 Prix Louis le Bourg at Vincennes in early-February. Will have been specifically prepared for this and can bring the fight to MHUM FLYNG (17)
Form Snapshot: Nowhere near as sharp as she was this time last year. Was pulled-up in a Vincennes Gr.3 last weekend but has been re-shod and, considering the form of Mathieu Mottier's yard, she should not be written off
Form Snapshot: Quality filly but lost her way late last season. Has a pair of conditioners in her, and has been reconfigured, but will first need to re-establish her credentials
Form Snapshot: Classy filly with a bright future . Gave a fine account on Gr.2 bow at Vincennes a fortnight ago when runner-up to MISS DES BESACES (16) in Gr.2 Prix Rene Palyart at Vincennes a fortnight ago and is not incapable of beating the colts and winning this
Form Snapshot: Produced a 32-1 surprise when 3rd in Gr.2 Prix Rene Palyart at Vincennes 2 weeks ago. Is unlikely to repeat but should nonetheless acquit herself honourably
Form Snapshot: No slouch on a good day and most recently ran 4th to MISS DES BESACES (16) in Gr.2 Prix Rene Palyart at Vincennes a fortnight ago. Is not about to get his nose in front but can nonetheless pick up a first-5 payout
Form Snapshot: Sprang something of a surprise when comfortably winning 2175m Gr.2 Prix Rene Palyart at Vincennes a fortnight ago. Is unlikely to repeat but can nevertheless give this a good go
Form Snapshot: Tricky colt but was most impressive here last year when dominating the Gr.2 Prix Pierre Gamare. Form is not in question and can wrap this up if he deigns to keep his action together
Verdict
There's a Gr.1 Prix du President berth in it for the first 3 home and, given the depth of talent here, it looks a superb race in the making. The nod must nevertheless go to MHUM FLYNG (17) even though he was eliminated in both the Gr.2 Prix Louis le Bourg and Gr.2 Prix Rene Palyart. Christophe Clin will be counting on the change of scenery, as will Alexandre Abrivard who will have nothing but rehabilitation on his mind. Opposition looks set to be led by MOJITO FRAISE (10) who makes his first appearance since winning the Louis le Bourg, and the progressive MUNHOA VEDAQUAISE (13) whose trainer Philippe Allaire will be hoping to turn the tables on MISS DES BESACES (16) who had her measure in the Rene Palyart.