Preview: Prix Comte Pierre de Montesson.
The G1 Prix Comte Pierre de Montesson (2700m) was established in December 1949 under the name of Critérium des 2 ans. However, the race was moved to February in 1955 meaning it would therefore become a three-year-old restricted event. We look ahead to Sunday's feature race...
Just For Lova
Talented but inconsistent colt who has recorded three DQ from nine career starts though does have five placings and one win from the same number of runs. Best performance to date came three outings back when a close second in a Class A walk up at Vincennes on New Year's Day. If he keeps stride, he would hold place claims.
Jorgos de Guez
Good form in lower grade walk-up events at this course before struggling with two midfield efforts in Group races on last two starts. His trainer, Jean-Michel Bazire is in solid form but Jorgos de Guez may need to produce more among this company and Bazire has opted to drive the stablemate.
Joke
Progressive filly who won a Class A walk up here two runs ago on New Year's Eve in convincing style before a good second behind Joyful Diva four weeks back. The daughter of Dollar Macker holds three wins from seven career runs and is not dismissed if showing best form.
Jubile Prior
Consistent colt who has recorded five top-three finishes from ten career outings but has only had one attempt on the outer track at Vincennes. He ran a solid fourth in the autostart G3 Prix Leopold Verroken (2100m) two weeks ago. Worth a second look.
Jasmin Merite
This son of Goetmals Wood arrives in fair form and looks promising with only one DQ from eight career starts. He won with style here back in December scoring by two lengths a Class B walk up. Fair form since including showing plenty of ability tackling the G2 Prix Paul Viel (2700m) beaten four lengths into fifth at the end of last month. Place likely best against re-opposing rivals.
Jamaica Turbo
Highly promising filly who was unbeaten in three starts in 2021 with two of those at this track. The daughter of Charly du Noyer confirmed her ability on Christmas Eve when a three-length winner of the fillies G2 Prix Une de Mai (2175m). Delivered a pair of DQ since but has to be respected with a strong kilometre rating personal best of 1'13''3, achieved in the aforementioned Group Two. Include.
Jakartas des Pres
This three-year-old colt by Scipion du Goutier was running with consistency in lower grade walk ups here before stepping up to Group level, beaten four lengths into second tackling the autostart G3 Prix Leopold Verroken (2100m) two weeks ago. Likely driver, Alexandre Abrivard is in great form currently and this colt can improve further upped in class again. Interesting candidate.
Jag Stryck
Promising and consistent colt who has placed on his last three outings all at Group Two level including in the G2 Prix Paul Viel (2700m) at the end of last month, G2 Prix Maurice de Gheest (2700m) and the G2 Prix Emmanuel Margouty (2175m). Likely to be involved once again with a leading in-form driver booked.
Joyful Diva
This daughter of Sam Bourbon catches the eye on paper with four placings and one success from six career starts and she has yet to break stride. She won a Class A fillies walk up here before a good second attempting a first Group race, the G2 Prix Roquepine (2700m) behind Jazzy Perrine three weeks ago. Progressive and talented - rates highly.
Juninho Dry
One of the more experienced in the contest with four wins from ten career runs. This son of Carat Williams holds a consistent profile and looked impressive scoring by four lengths in the autostart G3 Prix Leopold Verroken (2100m) beating multiple re-opposing rivals. Likely player despite the outer track a slight concern.
Jet Set Bond
This consistent Prodigious filly has placed twice at Group Two level and arrives in great form during this season's Vincennes Winter Meeting. She won the G3 Prix Marcel Dejean (2200m) back in October and since has been in solid form with placings in the G3 Prix Vourasie (2200m), G2 Prix Une de Mai (2175m), and G2 Prix Gelinotte (2700m). Not disgraced last time when fourth in the G2 Prix Roquepine (2700m) behind Jazzy Perrine. The trainer and driver, Jean-Michel Bazire, is worth noting currently in excellent form. Shortlist.
Joyner Sport
This three-year-old by Dollar Macker should be included and is another contender maintaining a consistent profile. He posted an excellent second in the G2 Prix Paul Viel (2700m) three weeks ago and with experience under these course and distance conditions holds appeal.
Just A Gigolo
Likely to be the leading colt in the betting with a highly promising career record to date of six victories and one placing from eight career starts. Success came in the G3 Prix Louis Cauchois (2200m) last October and since won again in the G2 Prix Emmanuel Margouty (2175m) and the G2 Prix Maurice de Gheest (2700m). First career DQ last time but likely to bounce back. This three-year-old colt by Boccador de Simm rates a leading contender.
Jazzy Perrine
Likely to be the leading filly in this market with plenty of good form to draw upon. She has placed or won on all previous six outings including a dominant victory in the G2 Prix Roquepine (2700m) at the end of last month. This daughter of Django Riff has a notable trainer and driver combination, and the two-time Group Two winner demands respect.
Win - Just A Gigolo
Each-way - Jet Set Bond
