Saint-Cloud Races & Results with ratings from TomForm.
There were 221 Races on across 28 meetings. There was 10 races at Bairnsdale first race 03:30, 7 races at Beaumont-De-Lomagne first race 11:00, 7 races at Brighton first race 14:20, 7 races at Caen first race 15:14, 17 races at Club Hipico first race 16:30, 4 races at Del Mar first race 01:02, 1 races at Emerald Downs first race 01:14, 2 races at Ferndale first race 01:17, 9 races at Finger Lakes first race 18:00, 6 races at Fort Erie first race 20:00, 8 races at Galway first race 15:20, 6 races at Gavea first race 22:00, 8 races at Grafton first race 03:50, 9 races at Horseshoe Indianapolis first race 19:10, 6 races at Hyderabad first race 09:25, 7 races at Louisiana Downs first race 22:05, 12 races at Mizusawa first race 03:50, 8 races at Mountaineer first race 01:15, 6 races at Newton Abbot first race 14:05, 10 races at Oi first race 07:25, 13 races at Palermo first race 17:30, 8 races at Perth first race 13:55, 10 races at Philadelphia first race 17:40, 8 races at Presque Isle Downs first race 20:00, 8 races at Saint-Cloud first race 14:57, 8 races at Salon-De-Provence first race 10:10 Salon De Pr', 8 races at Thistledown first race 17:50, 8 races at Wolverhampton first race 16:55, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd (9)  Felix Aux Ormes |  | | | | 2 | H Journiac | Y Barberot | Kodiac colt to be ridden on debut by Hugo Journiac for trainer Yann Barberot. One of the likely outsiders | ||
1st (10)  Jovialite | | | | | 2 | C Demuro | F Chappet | Fabrice Chappet-trained Medaglia d'Oro debutante from a stable renowned for its success with young horses. Cristian Demuro is notable jockey booking | ||
2nd (6)  Star Lord | | | | | 2 | M Barzalona | A Fabre | Andre Fabre-trained Too Darn Hot colt with Mickael Barzalona in the saddle. Likely to play a leading role | ||
(7)  Clapton | | | | | 2 | M Guyon | C Ferland | Well-bred Frankel colt out of a Dubawi mare. Likely type with Maxime Guyon up for trainer Christophe Ferland | ||
(8)  Bootstrapper | | | | | 2 | D Salmon | C&y Lerner | Dylan Salmon takes a handy 3,5kg off the back of this Goken gelding on debut for Carlos & Yann Lerner's stable | ||
(11)  Boavista | | | | | 2 | L Bouton | F Graffard | Sottsass newcomer trained by Francis-Henri Graffard. Louis Bouton takes a useful 3,5kg off the back of the filly | ||
(12)  Scapecity | | | | | 2 | Aurelien Lemaitre | F Chappet | Well-related Fabrice Chappet-trained City Light debutante to be ridden by Aurelien Lemaitre. Dark horse | ||
(13)  Breath Of You | | | | | 2 | E Verhestraeten | N Roch | Hello Youmzain filly to be ridden on debut by Ebbe Verhestraeten for trainer Nicolas Le Roch. Outside chance | ||
(14)  Country Liquor | | | | | 2 | T Piccone | H A Pantall | Charm Spirit debutante from the stable of Henri-Alex Pantall who has engaged Tony Picone to ride this filly. Not taken lightly | ||
(15)  Arctic Summer | | | | | 2 | A Pouchin | H F Devin | Awkwardly drawn on debut but is speedily/preciously bred. Alexis Pouchin rides this Bated Breath filly trained by Henri-Francois Devin | ||
(1)  Zalari | | | | | 2 | M Velon | F Graffard | Marie Velon takes a handy 1,5kg off the back of this Kodiac colt whose dam won a Listed race over a mile as a three-year-old. Keep safe | ||
(2)  Dream Op Fal | | | | | 2 | C Berge | G Hernon | Gavin Hernon-trained Dream Ahead colt to be ridden on debut by Corentin Berge who takes 2,5kg off the back | ||
(3)  Sogno Mio | | | | | 2 | J Moutard | G Bietolini | Holy Roman Emperor newcomer trained by Gianluca Bietolini who has engaged Jerome Moutard to ride this colt | ||
(4)  Gaulois Glorieux | | | | | 2 | E Corallo | C Ferland | Enzo Corallo rides this Galiway colt on debut for trainer Christophe Ferland. An attractive outsider | ||
(5)  Siecle D'Or | | | | | 2 | H Besnier | A Fabre | Supplemented Godolphin-owned Lope De Vega colt trained by Andre Fabre. Not to be taken lightly with Hugo Besnier in the irons |
STARLORD (6) will be subjected to plenty of interest in the preliminaries, being a son of the exciting Too Darn Hot. He could make a winning debut if not too green. CLAPTON (7) is bred to be useful and is another candidate for success with Maxime Guyon in the irons. Marie Velon's 1,5kg allowance will aid the cause of ZALARI (1), so he shouldn't be underestimated either. ARCTIC SUMMER (15) is an attractive outsider.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st (3)  Mount Vernon | | | | | 3 | L Carboni | F Graffard | Was thought highly enough of as a two-year-old to compete at Group III level (7th). Finished unplaced (9th) on PSF/handicap debut on his reappearance over 1300m at Deauville on 8 August - should do better in this grade | ||
3rd (6)  Miss Woo Woo | | | | | 3 | Aurelien Lemaitre | F R Monfort | Experienced for one her age (20 starts) and has already established herself at this level - has sound references in this category on both surfaces, including a last-start victory in a 1300m PSF claimer at Deauville (10 August) | ||
2nd (1)  Super Buddy | | | | | 3 | M Velon | H Grewe | Won once and finished 2nd twice in 3 appearances on German racetracks and made a pleasing start on French soil, finishing 3rd with headgear fitted (retained here) in a 1400m claimer at Compiegne on 28 August | ||
(2)  Waria | | | | | 3 | Martin Seidl | M Pecheur | German filly whose 2 victories were achieved at a lower level. Makes her first start on French soil after finishing 7th at Munchen-Riem over 1400m on 28 July | ||
(4)  Rogue Enforcer | | | | | 3 | P Bazire | L Vanska | Showed promise in England as a two-year-old but has lost his way in handicaps this term - finished tailed off at Epsom over 1000m on 1 June. One to watch in his first start on French soil | ||
(5)  Bombey | | | | | 3 | H Boutin | Boutin (S) | Versatile hard-knocking handicapper with references in the claiming category. Soundly beaten (12th) last time in a 1400m turf handicap at Clairefontaine on 27 July | ||
(7)  Lovecayan | | | | | 3 | A Crastus | Y Barberot | Unplaced in 3 appearances at this level before finishing a 6th (with headgear fitted) in a 1400m Vichy handicap on 14 August. Headgear removed | ||
(8)  Chunka Wakan | | | | | 3 | C Grosbois | S Gouvaze | Has finished 5th in both appearances at this level, including in his latest outing over 1300m on PSF at Deauville on 10 August. Place chance | ||
(9)  Maltock D'Orgeres | | | | | 3 | A Madamet | M Seror | Finished 3rd in a 1600m claimer on his only visit to Saint-Cloud in June. Has lost his way/form since, finishing 9th in an 1800m conditions race at Saint-Malo on 22 August last time out | ||
(10)  Rumpleteazer | | | | | 3 | B Marie | B And Beaunez | Battling 19-start maiden who finished 7th in consecutive recent starts/PSF handicaps, the latest over 1400m at Deauville on 25 August | ||
(11)  Blue Sommer | | | | | 3 | C Belmont | M Nigge | Well-beaten 8th of 9 on debut at Clairefontaine over 1800m on 16 August. Improvement needed | ||
(12)  Bourbon Fresh | | | | | 3 | H Journiac | M Nigge | Soundly beaten in both outings, on debut (16th) in a PSF claimer and over 1800m on turf in a conditions race at Saint-Malo on 22 August |
MOUNT VERNON (3) looked in desperate need of his comeback outing at Deauville last month and is worth another chance here. SUPER BUDDY (1) performed well in this category recently and leads the opposition in the company of last-start winner MISS WOO WOO (6) who won courageously on the Deauville PSF but has the means to remain competitive on turf. LOVECAYAN (7) has a place chance.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd (5)  Chirimiri | | | | | 6 | E Corallo | C Ferland | Well-known in Quinte+ handicaps. Winner in that category over 1400m at Vichy on 16 July but unplaced (7th) carrying a 3,5kg penalty over 1600m at Deauville on 4 August. For another day | ||
1st (8)  Zoom | | | | | 4 | M Barzalona | A Fabre | Consistent, versatile gelding whose competitiveness at this level is beyond doubt. Unplaced (8th) in a Group III race over 1400m at ParisLongchamp on 26 May, hasn't been seen since | ||
(1)  Breizh Sky | | | | | 4 | T Bachelot | A&g Botti | Classy Group-performed colt with references at the highest level. Would've regained freshness since finishing a creditable 7th (not beaten far) in a 1200m Group III at Deauville on 7 July - conditions very much in his favour | ||
(2)  Fast Raaj | | | | | 6 | A Pouchin | Y Barberot | Well-performed gelding with references in Group races, which include finishing 4th in back-to-back Group III races on this course over 1600m before finishing 6th at that level over a mile at Deauville on 25 August | ||
(3)  Siam Paragon | | | | | 5 | Aurelien Lemaitre | G Doleuze | Speedy, capable hard-knocker with sound references/form credentials. Likely to lead from gate No 1 and will be competitive after an encouraging last-start 2nd in 1400m Class 1 PSF conditions race at Deauville (18 Aug) | ||
(4)  Douriann | | | | | 5 | C Demuro | M Delzangles | Didnt go unnoticed when finishing 5th over 1600m in a Class 2 conditions race at La Teste on his reappearance. Ought to have come on with the benefit of that outing | ||
(6)  Runnymede | | | | | 8 | Rene Piechulek | Frau S Steinberg | Model of consistency and winner of his only start on this track. Finished a creditable 4th in a 1600m Listed race at Vichy on 19 July | ||
(7)  Gamestop | | | | | 4 | M Guyon | C Ferland | Consistent colt with solid form references/credentials at this level on both surfaces. Has regained momentum after a 2-month break, confirmed as much when 4th in 1400m Class 1 PSF conditions race at Deauville (18 Aug) | ||
(9)  Etel Du Ninian | | | | | 6 | H Lebouc | C Guyon | Didn't go unnoticed when 5th in a Class 1 conditions race over 1400m PSF at Deauville on 18 August returning from a 2-month break. Capable but inconsistent so is best watched for now |
BREIZH SKY (1) concedes weight to all but has conditions to suit, with the distance and state of the ground very much to his liking. He gets the nod ahead of veteran RUNNYMEDE (6) and consistent FAST RAAJ (2) who have already proven their competitiveness at this level. SIAM PARAGON (3) shouldn't be underestimated either, though will be stretched by this distance.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd (4)  Acheron | | | | | 3 | C Demuro | Tim Donworth | Made an encouraging introduction at Dieppe, finishing 2nd over 1800m in a decent field on 29 July. Not taken lightly | ||
1st (5)  Villa Castello | | | | | 3 | S Pasquier | P Bary | Improving with each outing - has finished 2nd in consecutive recent starts, the latest over 2000m at Deauville on 13 August. Candidate for success | ||
2nd (8)  Tyra | | | | | 3 | M Guyon | A Fabre | Caught the eye on debut at Clairefontaine where she finished 2nd over 2400m on 9 August. Likely to improve | ||
(1)  El Tigre | | | | | 3 | D Salmon | C&y Lerner | Finished a well-beaten 14th over 1800m on debut at Dieppe on 29 July. Needs to show more - for another day | ||
(2)  Four White | | | | | 3 | A Pouchin | Y Barberot | Runner-up on debut at Clairefontaine over 2400m and shouldn't be hastily condemned fos his disappointing last start (5th) at Deauville on 13 August | ||
(3)  Robin | | | | | 3 | H Boutin | Mme A Crombez | Unplaced (7th) on debut over 2000m at Deauville on 13 August. Should know more about it on this occasion | ||
(6)  Glory Night | | | | | 3 | C Berge | F Alloncle | Finished a well-beaten 13th over 2200m on debut at Clairefontaine on 11 July. Best watched for now | ||
(7)  Sky The Stars | | | | | 3 | B Flament | Mme A Karkosa | Far from disgraced on debut, finishing 6th over 1800m at Clairefontaine on 31 July, and would've gained from that experience. Wears first-time headgear | ||
(9)  La Spitante | | | | | 3 | R Mangione | J Leroy | Jonathan Leroy-trained Morpheus filly to be ridden on debut by Rosario Mangione. One to keep an eye on | ||
(10)  First Ring | | | | | 3 | C Lecoeuvre | H F Devin | Well-bred Calyx debutante to be ridden by Clement Lecoeuvre for trainer Henri-Francois Devin. Don't discount |
TYRA (8) found only one better on debut and should improve with that experience to count on so she is likely to open her account. Supplemented VILLA CASTELLO (5) finished 2nd behind an exciting prospect last time and will make life difficult for the selection if reproducing a similar performance. FOUR WHITE (2) shouldn't be hastily condemned for his disappointing latest having shown enough on debut (2nd) to be competitive here, especially with improvement expected. ACHERON (4), who was also 2nd
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd (1)  Black Hawk | | | | | 6 | M Barzalona | L Pontoir | Was soundly beaten (13th) in a 3200m Quinte+ handicap at Deauville on 20 August but could fare better at this level | ||
2nd (9)  Jewel De Cerisy | | | | | 8 | C Demuro | L Pontoir | Last-start winner of a 3400m Clairefontaine handicap on 12 August. Remains competitive under 2,5kg penalty | ||
1st (10)  Lucio Vero | | | | | 4 | T Piccone | R Lopez | Consistent handicapper with proven stamina and references/credentials at this level - confirmed as much by finishing 4th over 2800m at Vichy on 18 July | ||
(2)  Lor Blanc | | | | | 8 | M Velon | M Geisler | Honest hard-knocking veteran and game frontrunner who will be hard to peg back if allowed to dictate terms. Showed his form and well-being by finishing 2nd in a 2500m PSF handicap at Deauville on 18 August | ||
(3)  Keep Away | | | | | 7 | Eddy Hardouin | B Hellier | Versatile veteran whose form/well-being is assured - confirmed as much by finishing 4th in a 2500m handicap on PSF at Deauville on 18 August. Not taken lightly | ||
(4)  Fashionspan | | | | | 6 | D Santiago | M Pimbonnet | Finished 3rd in back-to-back handicaps at Vichy over 2800m and 3000m before finishing 10th over 2400m at that venue on 15 August. Can do better | ||
(5)  Odin Normandy | | | | | 5 | M Eon | M Brasme | Bounced back to form with a reassuring 4th, dropped to his current mark with blinkers fitted, over 2400m at Le Lion-d'Angers on 9 August. Dark horse | ||
(6)  Barbadin | | | | | 7 | H Journiac | D&p Prod'Homme | Put a disappointing previous start behind him with an improved/encouraging 4th at Clairefontaine in a 2900m handicap on 11 July. Candidate for success | ||
(7)  Testipedro | | | | | 6 | L Poggionovo | F R Monfort | Won back-to-back staying handicaps over 3000m (ParisLongchamp) and 3400m (Les Sables-d'Olonne) before finishing 9th off his current mark over 3400m at Clairefontaine on 12 August. Outside chance | ||
(8)  Voila Pourquoi | | | | | 7 | T Bachelot | Y Fouin | Out of sorts but has dropped to a dangerous mark as a result. Unplaced (10th) in a 2900m Argentan handicap on 26 August |
BARBADIN (6) bounced back from a disappointing previous start to finish a reassuring 4th last time and needs only to confirm that form/improvement to fight for victory in this competitive handicap. Consistent LOR BLANC (2) will be hard to peg back if allowed a soft lead, while last-start scorer JEWEL DE CERISY (9) ought to remain competitive in this category under a penalty. The shortlist is completed by ODIN NORMANDY (5).
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st (8)  McTenett | | | | | 3 | M Velon | H De Nicolay | Didn't go unnoticed when finishing a respectable 5th in a 1200m Quinte+ handicap at Deauville on 15 August | ||
2nd (1)  Ten Horns | | | | | 3 | A Crastus | P Cottier | Placed in a Listed race as a two-year-old. Finished 8th in a 1200m Listed race at Deauville on 4 August but this drop in class should serve his interests | ||
3rd (6)  Wapi | | | | | 3 | R Thomas | C&y Lerner | Has revealed considerable means/ability in 4 starts on PSF, winning once and always in the first four. Finished 2nd over 1400m at Deauville on 1 August - making his handicap and turf debut | ||
(2)  Skylight Brochard | | | | | 3 | C Demuro | Tim Donworth | Runner-up in a course-and-distance handicap on 30 June but failed to confirm that form/improvement when only 11th in a 1300m PSF handicap at Deauville on 8 August | ||
(3)  Talentuoso | | | | | 3 | C Soumillon | F Chappet | Highly rated colt with solid form references/credentials, including a 3rd on his reappearance in a 1400m Listed race on 25 April. Soundly beaten (10th) in a 1200m Listed race on 4 August but could atone on handicap debut | ||
(4)  Megarry | | | | | 3 | T Bachelot | G Bietolini | Consistent, lightly raced colt with sound references/form credentials (albeit without a victory in 6 starts). Finished 4th in a 1400m Group III at Deauville in early April | ||
(5)  River Falls | | | | | 3 | M Barzalona | H A Pantall | Progressive Dubawi filly - won and finished 2nd twice in her last 3 starts. Runner-up in 1400m conditions race at Le Leion-d'Angers on 18 August | ||
(7)  Brio | | | | | 3 | A Pouchin | G Hernon | Unplaced (12th) in his only handicap appearance - a 1600m Quinte+ event at ParisLongchamp on 4 July | ||
(9)  Fou Furieux | | | | | 3 | T Trullier | N Caullery | Bounced back to form with a reassuring 4th (off this mark) at Deauville in a 1600m handicap on 17 August |
TALENTUOSO (3) showed promise as a 2-year-old but hasn't exactly fulfilled his potential However, he finds a great opportunity to redeem himself and could be worth another chance in this handicap. WAPI (6) confirmed the form/improvement of his winning reappearance by finishing 2nd in a Class 2 event last time and should fight for victory. Better was expected of TEN HORNS (1) in a Listed race last time so he shouldn't be hastily condemned either. RIVER FALLS (5) appeals most of the remainder.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st (3)  Jordanella | | | | | 5 | O Andigne | A Couetil | Capable, lightly raced mare with sound references at this level. Finished 8th in a 2000m Group III race at Vichy on 17 July but the drop in class will serve her interests | ||
3rd (4)  Ante Alios | | | | | 5 | C Soumillon | Mme V Head | Unplaced (9th) on his handicap/Quinte+ debut over 1900m on PSF at Deauville on 18 August. Lightly raced so remains open to improvement | ||
2nd (7)  Kaneshya | | | | | 5 | T Piccone | H A Pantall | Was probably stretched by 3000m when only 7th in a Listed race at Deauville on 28 July. Not taken lightly back over this trip | ||
(1)  Birr Castle | | | | | 4 | M Barzalona | A Fabre | Classy sort with references at the highest level - finished 3rd in the Group II Prix d'Harcourt in April and 6th in the Group I Prix Ganay later that month. Absent since finishing 6th in a 2000m Longchamp Group III on 9 June | ||
(2)  Zulu Warrior | | | | | 4 | A Pouchin | Mme A Fabre | Consistent performer whose competitiveness at this level is beyond doubt. Sparked improvement in first-time headgear to finish 3rd over 2400m in a similar contest at Clairefontaine on 16 August | ||
(5)  The Good Man | | | | | 7 | M Delalande | S Wattel | Ultra-consistent veteran stayer whose 3 starts on this course have yielded a course-and-distance victory and 2 3rd-place finishes. Showed his form and well-being by finishing 3rd over 3000m at Dieppe on 23 July | ||
(6)  Kaleo Palace | | | | | 7 | L Poggionovo | A Couetil | Consistent, versatile veteran handicapper with sound references. Finished unplaced (8th) in the 2400m Grand Handicap de Chantilly on 2 June | ||
(8)  Snuggles | | | | | 4 | C Demuro | M Ratsimihah | Consistent handicapper with sound references/form credentials in Quinte+ events, including a last-start 6th at Clairefontaine over 2400m on 24 August |
Classy BIRR CASTLE (1) is ideally engaged under these conditions so is good value to make a winning reappearance after finishing 6th in a 2000m Group III race when last seen in June. He concedes chunks of weight to his rivals but his class should prevail. THE GOOD MAN (5) has the undeniable means to play a leading role and could fight for victory in receipt of 4,5kg with headgear fitted. Consistent ZULU WARRIOR (2) and capable KANESHYA (7) are competitive for the places.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd (1)  Tarcenay | | | | | 9 | D Santiago | C Martinon | Well-performed veteran handicapper (14 wins from 179 starts). Didn't go unnoticed when 5th in a 2400m Vichy handicap on 23 August | ||
1st (9)  Red Sugar | | | | | 5 | L Boisseau | D Artu | Proven stayer with sound references in handicaps over this distance, including a last-start 5th over 3400m at Vittel on 25 August | ||
2nd (2)  Monjaraz | | | | | 5 | E Corallo | D Cottin | Consistent handicapper whose competitiveness at this level and over staying distances are beyond doubt. Showed his form and well-being by finishing 4th in a 2500m handicap at ParisLongchamp on 5 September | ||
(3)  Parfaite Merill | | | | | 7 | T Trullier | Mme C Auvray | Inconsistent veteran mare whose best/most effective distance remains unknown. Trying her luck over this trip after finishing 12th in a 2200m handicap at Clairefontaine on 16 August | ||
(4)  Stormy Bay | | | | | 5 | L Rousseau | M Lelievre | Seldom far off the mark but is inconsistent although did finish 2nd in her only association with Luka Rousseau. Wasn't beaten far when 6th over 2900m in a handicap at Argentan on 26 August | ||
(5)  Where Chop | | | | | 6 | L Grosso | Mme R Philippon | Dropped to career-low mark and sparked improvement to finish a reassuring 5th in a 2400m handicap at Clairefontaine on 24 August | ||
(6)  Dance The Blues | | | | | 9 | S Tison | W Beetens | Capable veteran who lost his way/form last year and was soundly beaten (10th) on his reappearance at Dieppe over 3000m on 5 August | ||
(7)  Good Boy Kenny | | | | | 6 | H Lebouc | A McMahon | Soundly beaten in 4 handicap appearances, the latest (15th) over 3100m on PSF at Pornichet on 16 November | ||
(8)  Louna Chope | | | | | 5 | A Nicco | F Bellemere | Out-of-sorts mare. Unlikely to make an impression on the evidence of her well-beaten 12th in a handicap over 1950m at Le Mans on 15 May - dropped 2,5kg on her reappearance | ||
(10)  Sotchi | | | | | 6 | J Lacroix | J Grassick | Long-time maiden (42 starts). Seldom far off the mark - finished 6th in consecutive recent outings - but has no more than minor role to play |
A model of consistency at this level, MONJARAZ (2) sets the standard and will garner the majority of votes. He gets the nod ahead of inconsistent WHERE CHOP (5) who sparked improvement last time and should be better suited to this distance. RED SUGAR (9) isn't without a chance and could fight for victory too, especially in receipt of weight from the principals. STORMY BAY (4) also has the means (form and experience) to challenge for a spot on the podium.