June 1 Prix du Jockey Club form analysis

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31-05-2025

1 Azimpour
Close to winning a Group 3 at ParisLongchamp in his second career start. But his fourth place - as favourite - in a Listed 2,000m at Chantilly this month means that more is needed especially from his high gate.
2 Ridari
Looked very smart when winning a Group 3 at ParisLongchamp, then - with this longer Classic in mind - running a fine and close fifth in the French 2000 Guineas (1,600m) there. A major player.
3 King Of Cities
Promising in all three 2024 starts but raised his game according to facts and figures when a strong second in a Listed 1,800m event at Newmarket in April, with the first two clear of the rest. Supplemented.
4 Al Aali
Has run better than his odds suggested on his three 2025 starts, most recently when a fast-finishing second - though no threat - in a Group 3 over 1,800m at Chantilly. An outsider again.
5 Leffard
Kicked off his career with two victories at provincial French tracks, proving himself over this trip then. Then only narrowly failing to win a Listed event over 2,000m at Chantilly this month. Stable gunning for a seventh win in this feature.
6 Cualificar
Unbeaten this year, most recently comfortably asserting in the last 400m of a Group 3 1,800m at Chantilly, a major trial for this Classic. Bred for this trip, he is a live contender.
7 Detai
nHas won three of his five starts and though not making enough impact in his two Group 1 starts, he was making good late headway into sixth at ParisLongchamp, and this rise in trip could be a big plus.
8 Heybetli
Twice a winner last season but vulnerable at Group level and, after a slow start, never threatened in a Group 1 at ParisLongchamp this month. The rise in trip needs to help a lot.
9 Bowmar
kRises in class and trip but much to like about his three starts with two wins and a narrow second in Listed company at Newcastle. Not without ability, but he may just be looking inexperienced and will have to lift at this level.
10 Curragh Camp
A French-bred racing in the Lucky colours of Singaporean owner Robert Ng. All three starts have been at Chantilly, the first two on the all-weather track. Did some good late work when third in a Group 3 1,800m on turf on May 6.
11 Luther
Could not summon an extra effort in the closing stages but still ran way above his odds of 45-1 when only 1.3L fourth in a Group 1 1,600m Classic at ParisLongchamp. His pedigree offers mixed messages for this longer trip.
12 Trinity College
Might have won a Listed trial for the Epsom Derby in April had he not hung in the home straight. This slightly longer trip should suit but he looks safely held.
13 Parachutiste
Although he steps up sharply in class, he is one of only a few who is absolutely proven over 2,100m, narrowly winning over further at ParisLongchamp last month. But more needed from a tricky gate.
14 Tipinso
Though his trainer's record in this race is strong, it is not encouraging that he has been a beaten favourite at French provincial tracks in both starts this season.
15 Camille Pissarro
Plenty of classy form from 1,200m to 1,600m including a Group 1 win at ParisLongchamp last year. His fast finish from a wide gate in a 1,600m Group 1 Classic this month was also very good. Big chance.
16 Nitoi
Showed a good attitude and also an aptitude for this 2,100m trip when second in a ParisLongchamp Group 3 in April, again fighting hard when winning a Chantilly Listed event. Possibilities provided he can overcome his wide gate.
17 Sinileo
Interestingly has been supplemented for this despite only having run once, easily winning a 1,600m maiden at Chantilly this month. Takes a huge rise in class but stamina in his pedigree and with top class connections.
18 Frankly Good Cen
A Deauville winner at his only start last year, and kicked off 2025 when runner-up at Compiegne over 1,600m recently. Up sharply in class and an unlikely winner.
Comments courtesy of The Hong Kong Jockey Club