Poulains form put to the test in Jonchre.(Sports)

From: The Racing Post (London, England) | Date: June 17, 2002 | Copyright information

Byline: Desmond Stoneham

Landseer's Royal Ascot claims could be boosted today as Medecis, runner-up to the Aidan O'Brien-trained colt in the Poule d'Essai des Poulains, bids for his second Group win in the Prix de la Jonchre at Chantilly, writes Desmond Stoneham.

Bowman, also entered at Royal Ascot, had

Medecis and Landseer a neck and a short neck behind him on their previous

encounter in the Prix

de Fontainebleau at Long...

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