By Sean Cronin
Andre Fabre trainee Nitoi (Siyouni {Fr}–Lady Zuzu, by Dynaformer), a half-brother to G1 Grosser Preis von Bayern and G1 Hong Kong Vase hero Junko (GB) (Intello {Ger}), justified 8-5 favouritism with a 2 1/2-length victory in Monday's Prix de la Maniguette over nine furlongs at Chantilly.
2nd-Chantilly, €30,000, Mdn, 9-17, 2yo, c/g, 9fT, 1:54.26, sf.
NITOI (c, 2, Siyouni {Fr}–Lady Zuzu {MGSP-US, $112,615}, by Dynaformer) was well away and asserted for an early lead in this debut. Holding sway throughout, the 8-5 favourite was nudged along when threatened by Bellagio (Fr) (Siyouni {Fr}) passing the quarter-mile marker end lengthened clear under urging inside the final 300 metres to defeat that rival by 2 1/2 lengths. Nitoi is the fifth of six foals and fourth scorer out of GIII Regret Stakes and GIII Edgewood Stakes placegetter Lady Zuzu (Dynaformer), herself a half-sister to multiple Grade III-winning GI Turf Classic and GI Manhattan Handicap second Optimizer (English Channel). The February-foaled bay is a half-brother to G1 Grosser Preis von Bayern and G1 Hong Kong Vase hero Junko (GB) (Intello {Ger}) and a yearling colt by Uncle Mo. Lady Zuzu was bred to Justify this year. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, €15,000.
O/B-Wertheimer & Frere (KY); T-Andre Fabre.
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Chantilly – Maiden – 2 ans – 1800m – 7 Pts🏆Nitoi (Usa) 🏇Maxime Guyon @maximeguyon_off
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