Vincennes

Simply remarkable over the past couple of years, INEXESS BLEU (10) has raced little since his 2021 debut but, when barefoot, runs to win . After a much-needed freshener 2 weeks ago, he faces his first goal of the year and it must be said that, on this occasion, he looks a better choice than dual Prix d'Amerique winner IDAO DE TILLARD (13) who has form in the day's configuration. INO DU LUPIN (8) comfortably beat a half-dozen of these horses in the Gr.3 Prix du Bois de Vincennes a fortnight back and should again figure prominently. Unraced since dominating the Gr.1 Prix de France in early-February, IROISE DE LA NOE (7) will nevertheless be shod as she was when winning the Gr.2 Prix de Belgique, and is unlikely to let the side down. HOKKAIDO JIEL (11) has failed to deliver since his Amerique victory but a return to 2700m may be just what the doctor ordered.