14 in the Paris Marathon

Paris-Vincennes, Sunday, February 27: The longest Group 1 race of the winter meeting at Vincennes takes place today with the Prix de Paris (4th race/15.15/400,000 euros/4150 m). Davidson du Pont (Nicolas Bazire) and Galius (Yoann Lebourgeois) fought out the Prix d`Amérique (Group 1) between themselves, now the two stallions meet again for the first time. The Bazire protégé ran in the Prix de France (Group 1) and disappointed, as did Flamme du Goutier (Theo Duvaldestin), who finished third in the `Amérique` and is again rated more highly over longer distances. Etonnant (Anthony Barrier) may not be judged by his recent string results, winning last year`s `Paris` against Diable de Vauvert (Tony Le Beller). Ampia Mede Sm (Franck Nivard) is in the form of her life. She fluffed in the Prix Tenor de Baune (Group 2) of all places, which Galius used to win. The Italian is facing her toughest task yet. Gu d`Heripre (Jean-Philippe Monclin) has not yet found his footing after a long injury break, but continues to enjoy great confidence. Freeman de Houelle (Eric Raffin) runs his best races under saddle. For him speaks the strong hand and the long way.