| Trainer | Win | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | Total runs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | C Fownes | 60 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 38 | 496 |
| 2nd | D Shum | 57 | 37 | 32 | 39 | 32 | 459 |
| 3rd | M Newnham | 56 | 49 | 48 | 49 | 38 | 506 |
| 4th | F Lui | 50 | 41 | 59 | 33 | 39 | 471 |
| 5th | D Hayes | 49 | 41 | 43 | 48 | 42 | 596 |
| 6th | J Size | 47 | 61 | 53 | 39 | 52 | 534 |
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June 7 Selangor Preview By Mark Lydeamore
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Tuesday’s modest card is dominated by maidens, offering several long-time battlers a chance to finally break through. The standout race appears to be the ninth over 1600m where Justin Snaith-trained Blind Date looks poised to secure his second career victory.
Blind Date returned from a five-month break over an inadequate 1200m trip and stayed on strongly for second behind Cork Bay. The son of Futura should improve sharply in fitness and the step up to a mile looks ideal. He has threatened at this level for some time but maturity and confidence have held him back. With Craig Zackey aboard, he could finally put it all together.
Stablemate Cedar Point also commands respect after a solid second behind Noon Day Gun. He rises slightly in class but carries less weight thanks to Mickaelle Michel’s claim. Although untested over a mile, his racing style suggests the trip may suit. Captains Alliance is another contender after an improved second to Marcus Aurellius for the in-form Vaughan Marshall yard.
Race 1 over 1200m looks weak and Odds And Evens has the strongest exposed form. She improved significantly from debut to second start and another step forward could see her home, although any capable first-timer would be a danger.
El Cohete sets the standard in race 2 over 1000m after three consistent efforts, including a debut second to Margate. While she has not progressed dramatically since, her form remains superior to most rivals.
Ruby Rex returns from an October break in race 3 and faces modest opposition. Her narrow defeat to Call Of The Karoo reads well enough to make her a leading chance despite obvious fitness concerns.
Witch Hazel makes her local debut in race 4 for Lucinda Woodruff after promising Johannesburg form behind quality runners like Splittheeights and Grand Empire. Despite a six-month layoff, she appears well placed against weaker opposition.
Navasnine should take plenty of beating in race 5 if he stays 1400m. After two runner-up finishes, including behind exciting youngster Reef Runner, he looks ready to shed his maiden tag under Zackey.
Chinwag appeals in race 6 after two encouraging runs and should appreciate stepping up to 1400m, while Peace Garland rates the main threat.
Master Coiner could offer value in race 7 after enduring a difficult trip last time, while Heavenly Prince looks the day’s best bet in race 8. He has improved rapidly with racing, carries top weight confidently and should relish the 1950m trip for the Candice Bass yard.
Sha Tin Track Spy: Sunday, 31 May
Score with Shezaripper
Hollywoodbets Kenilworth stages a competitive Sunday card with the Listed Somerset 1200 for juveniles headlining proceedings. James Crawford’s filly Shezaripper looks well treated at the weights and could land an important feature success after skipping the RCS Slipper in favour of Cape targets. She made an impressive debut when beating Sparkling Star over 1000m before returning from a three-month break with a strong second to Tag And Release over 1100m. Crucially, she now meets that rival on 3kg better terms. French rider Mickaelle Michel takes the mount after a winning first visit to Cape Town.
Reef Runner adds intrigue after a dominant debut success. The powerful juvenile impressed with a front-running three-length win and now jumps sharply in class, but he looks a colt with plenty of upside. Tag And Release commands respect as the only feature winner in the field after claiming the Winter Nursery, while Grapes Of Wrath, a half-sister to Charles Dickens, returns from a break after an emphatic debut victory.
Race 1 could go the way of World Of Secrets, who improved markedly from her first to second start and now looks ready to challenge over 1000m. Nadia Nerina rates the main danger, while market support for newcomers should be monitored closely.
Whirlwind appears progressive in race 2 over 1200m. She faces tougher opposition from class droppers Call Me Secret, Pink Pigeon and Wild Applause, but her natural speed and steady progression make her a leading contender with Richard Fourie aboard.
Swift Serenity is overdue after three straight runner-up finishes and may finally break through in race 3, although the 1200m trip remains a slight concern. Race 4 looks modest and provides Giddy Up Grace with a solid opportunity after encouraging recent efforts from the in-form Candice Bass yard.
My Only Weakness can turn the tables on Cutie Patootie in race 5 with a favourable swing at the weights and a better draw. Race 6 is wide open, but Girl Like Us gets the nod on consistency and the booking of Keagan de Melo.
Blue Lagoon impressed in her first run after shedding her maiden tag and could follow up in race 8 over 1200m. In the finale, Love Shack gets a narrow vote dropping back to the minimum trip, though the race looks highly competitive and open to several winning chances.
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May 31 Perak Preview By Mark Lydeamore
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Star Major to shine again
The Gr1 Daily News 2000 headlines Saturday’s card at Hollywoodbets Greyville and James Crawford’s Star Major looks poised to confirm himself among the best three-year-olds in the country. The colt produced a stunning finish from last to first to win the Gr2 WSB Guineas, defeating the highly regarded Tin Pan Alley. The step up in trip should suit and his wide draw is unlikely to be a major concern.
Justin Snaith fields a powerful trio headed by Note To Self, who shapes as the likely favourite. The consistent colt has never finished out of the money in seven starts and comes off a strong run behind stable companion Okavango. Andrew Fortune takes the ride and his confidence could prove decisive.
Mike and Mathew de Kock saddle double Gr1 winner Jan Van Goyen, who appears to be peaking at the right time and should be a serious contender. Snaith’s Malmesbury Missile could also outrun expectations. Although exposed, he has solid Greyville form and tries this distance for the first time.
Corne Spies takes an interesting route with filly Hazy Dazy, opting to tackle the males rather than contest the Woolavington. She narrowly missed completing the Triple Tiara and her strong form against fillies gives her an outside chance.
The Gr2 Woolavington 2000 appears at the mercy of Wish List. Snaith’s talented filly arrives on a three-race winning streak that includes victories in the Gr1 Cape Derby against males and the Gr1 WSB Fillies Guineas. She now seeks a fourth straight feature success and sets a high standard despite facing older opposition.
Dean Kannemeyer’s improving Keukenhof may be her biggest threat after finishing strongly behind Wish List in the Fillies Guineas. The extra distance should suit. Rainbow Lorikeet adds depth after failing to show her best in the Gr1 Empress Club Stakes, while Highveld fillies Callmegetrix and Minogue renew rivalry after meeting last time out.
Snaith could complete a feature-race treble in the Listed Lonsdale Stirrup Cup with Ahead Of The Facts. The stayer should improve on his comeback run in the Gr3 WSB 1900 and his stamina will be a major asset over 2400m.
However, rising filly Curious Girl looms large. The de Kock-trained SA Derby heroine remains unbeaten over staying trips and receives 8.5kg from Ahead Of The Facts. As a Hollywoodbets Durban July hopeful, another bold performance is expected. Continentalexpress and new Vaughan Marshall recruit Douglas Dragon also have claims in a competitive staying contest.
France Express Form & Race Previews (Lyon Parilly/Dieppe/Pont De Vivaux) –...
RACE 1: DU PARC AUX DAIMS MAIDEN STAKES (4YO+) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 5) – 2200M | TIME: 19:40 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 11900
Orageux (FR) Nice debut to be second at Fontainebleau in a Condition on 13 March. Open to improvement and looks like the one to beat. Azimuts (FR) Ran well to be second over 2400m at Compiegne in a Condition on 25 April. Among the leading contenders. Messager De Faust (FR) Unplaced last time at Compiegne over 1800m in a Condition on 9 May. Placed third on debut before that and cannot be ignored. Sapho (FR) Placed on both runs this year, fourth on the latter over 2000m at this track in a Class 4 Handicap on 14 May. Respect each-way.
RACE 2: DU CHATEAU D’EAU D’EAU STAKES (4YO+) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 6) – 2400M | TIME: 20:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 14600
Incremental (IRE) Placed third last time over 2000m at Compiegne in a Class 3 on 20 May. Capable of making an impact. Excelsior (FR) Won on his latest start over 2900m at Cavaillon in a Class 4 on 10 May. One to pay close attention to. Odemar (FR) Finished sixth last time in a Class 3 Claimer on 27 March, a win before that over 2600m in a Class 3 Claimer at Fontainebleau on 28 February. In the mix. Camelor (FR) Unplaced last time over 2000m at Strasbourg in a Class 3 Handicap on 8 May. Capable of making the top-three.
RACE 3: DU PARC LA TETE D’OR STAKES (4YO+) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 7) – 1600M | TIME: 20:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 13700
Les Petits Princes (FR) Two sixth-placed runs of late, the latter over 2000m at Marseille Borely in a Class 2 on 10 April, second before that in a Class 1 in January. Player. Laith (FR) Unplaced last time at ParisLong- champ in a Class 1 Handicap over 1400m on 5 April, second before that over 1400m in a Class 3 at Saint-Cloud in March. Live chance. Mqse Des Nymphes Did not feature on the latest start at ParisLongchamp in a Listed over 2000m on 5 April. One to consider each-way. Pyramide (FR) Not seen since a third at Chantilly in a Handicap over 1800m on the.
RACE 4: THEODORE RAVIER HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 8) – 2000M | TIME: 21:30 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200
Rigel Blue (FR) Placed on all three runs, third on the most recent over 2000m at Lyon Parilly in a Maiden on 13 April. Can get off the mark. Derni Chop (FR) Placed on his last two runs, the latter when second at Vichy in a Handicap on 13 May. Enters calculations. Merci Cheri (FR) Placed second on her last run over 2000m at this track in a Handicap on 8 May. Capable of having a say in the finish. Jiveda (FR) Placed fourth on her most recent run over this track and trip in a Handicap on 8 May. Ought to be in the shake-up.
RACE 5: LA GIROFLEE D’ETE STAKES (3YO) (FROM DIEPPE RACE 1) – 1800M | TIME: 22:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 24700
Life Study A three-year-old filly by Kingman out of Pocket Square who is making her debut. Her dam won a Group 3 in the UK. Can score. Ghazala A three-year-old filly by Camelot out of Agrotera who is making her debut. Her dam won three races, including a Listed. Should be a threat. Trivial (FR) A three-year-old filly by Siyouni out of Galima who is making her debut. Her dam won once in five starts. Can be competitive. Leker (FR) A three-year-old gelding by Golden Horde out of Ligera who is making his debut. His dam never won a race after three starts in the UK. Capable of making the frame.
RACE 6: POSIDONIE MAIDEN STAKES (3YO) (FROM DIEPPE RACE 2) – 3000M | TIME: 22:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 24700
Sumaco (IRE) Improving and was runner-up in a Condition at Compiegne over 2400m on 20 May. Big chance in this line-up. Story Way (FR) A runner-up on debut in a Condition over this course and distance on 16 May. Can contest the finish. Like A Dove (FR) Finished sixth on debut in a Condition at Saint-Cloud over 2400m on 15 May. Likely to improve and can be a threat this time. Triple Sept (FR) Showed some improvement second time out when runner-up in a Condition at Lyon-Parilly over 2400m on 8 May. Can go one place better.
RACE 7: DE LA FOSSE DES MARIANNES STAKES (3YO) (FROM DIEPPE RACE 3) – 2400M | TIME: 23:35 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 24700
Commander Tung (IRE) A three-year-old gelding by Dubawi out of Mulan who is making his debut. His dam won once in three starts. Capable of scoring. Set Apart A three-year-old colt by Frankel out of Journey who is making his debut. His dam was a Group 1 winner. Should contest the finish. Galassi (IRE) A three-year-old gelding by Siyouni out of Galibawa who is making his debut. His dam won once in eight starts. Can be competitive. Roxy Breeze (IRE) A three-year-old filly by Wootton Bassett out of Alsace Lorraine who is making her debut. Her dam won a Listed in the UK. Must be respected.
RACE 8: DU CHEMIN DES COTEAUX CLAIMING STAKES (2YO) (FROM DIEPPE RACE 4) – 1100M | TIME: 00:10 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 23000
Renouveau (FR) Has run well in both starts, the latest when third in a Condition at Chantilly over 1000m on 4 May. Big chance in this line-up. Timur (FR) Not disgraced when fifth in a Listed at Vichy over 1000m on 13 May. Did score on debut and has claims. Lady Osprey (FR) Consistent and finished third in a Claimer at Saint- Cloud over 1200m on 22 May. Can get involved with the finish once again. She’s Box Office (IRE) Finished ninth in a Listed at Vichy over 1000m on 13 May. Can be a lively danger dropping to a Claimer.
RACE 9: DE LA ROSE DE PORCELAINE HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM DIEPPE RACE 5) – 1100M | TIME: 00:45 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 24000
Oshia (FR) Knocking at the door and was runner-up in a Handicap at Chantilly over 1200m on 4 May. Can go one place better. Miss Chiquita (FR) Not disgraced when fifth in a Condition at Chantilly over 1300m on 3 March. Should be a threat to these rivals. Kendaro (FR) Finished twelve in a Handicap at ParisLongchamp over 1400m on 10 May. Capable of being competitive over this shorter distance. Crook (FR) Did not show his best when twelve in a Handicap at ParisLongchamp over 1400m on 21 May. Capable of doing better and is not out of it.
RACE 10: DE FONTVIEILLE HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM PONT DE VIVAUX RACE 1) – 1500M | TIME: 01:00 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300
Bell Song (FR) Good third in a Class 4 Handicap over 1400m at Lyon Parilly on 23 May. Strong winning chance. Hall Of Fame (FR) A firm winner in a Class 4 Claimer over 1500m at Marseille Pont De Vivaux on 22 May. Can follow up. Draco (FR) Put a line through his last run finishing ninth in a Class 4 Claimer over 1400m at Dax on 18 May. Can make amends. Venes (FR) Polished into second in a Class 4 Claimer over 1500m at Marseille Pont De Vivaux on 22 May. Minor each-way chance.
RACE 11: CLAUDE MONET MAIDEN STAKES (3YO) (FROM DIEPPE RACE 6) – 1100M | TIME: 01:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 24700
Tchirikhova (FR) Knocking hard at the door and was runner-up in a Condition at Saint-Cloud over 1400m on 5 May. Should fight out the finish. Sighish (FR) A runner-up on debut in a Condition at Chantilly over 1200m on 28 April. Can go one better this time. Golden Hind (FR) Has improved of late and was runner-up in a Condition over this track and trip on 16 May. Should contest the finish. Wayzata Mist (FR) Consistent and finished third in a Condition over this course and distance on 16 May. Can be competitive once more.
RACE 12: DE COLLONGUES HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM PONT DE VIVAUX RACE 2) – 1500M | TIME: 01:30 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200
Zarwalyah (FR) Good second in a Handicap over 1200m at Marseille Borely on 6 May. Bold winning chance on form. Seeshaupt (FR) Credible third in a Handicap over 1200m at Marseille Borely on 6 May. Good each-way chance. Balta (FR) Polished up into second in a Claimer over 1500m at Marseille Pont De Vivaux on 22 May. Place chance. Rasseni Chop (FR) Post-maiden effort can best be ignored when running fifteen in a Handicap over 1200m at Chantilly on 4 May. Can redeem himself here.
RACE 13: DES NARCISSES HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM DIEPPE RACE 7) – 1000M | TIME: 01:45 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 21100
Red Gust (FR) Showed some improvement when third in a Handicap at Chantilly over 1200m on 14 April. Likely to do even better this time. Yakfeek (IRE) In good form and was runner-up in a Handicap at Chantilly over 1200m on 12 May. Should fight out the finish. Mana Maha (FR) Has hit the crossbar twice in a row, the latest in a Handicap at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 1200m on 23 May. Can be competitive yet again. Sunrise Dream (IRE) Showed some improvement when third in a Handicap at Le Croise-Laroche over 1100m on 17 May. Can make the frame.
RACE 14: DE MALIVERNY HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM PONT DE VIVAUX RACE 3) – 2600M | TIME: 02:00 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200
Hugo Cabret (FR) Got the job done in a Maiden over 2600m at Marseille Borely on 18 May. Confidence could be up and may follow through. Hepburn (FR) Positive third in a Handicap over 2400m at Vichy on 13 May. Has bright form to conquer here. Bella Crack (FR) Polished into second in a Class 3 Condition over 2000m at Marseille Pont De Vivaux on 2 May. Can tick the winning box. Persianromy (FR) Put a line through her last run when finishing eighth in a Maiden over 2000m at Marseille Borely on 6 May. Place chance on form.
RACE 15: DES FORSYTHIAS HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM DIEPPE RACE 8) – 1000M | TIME: 02:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200
Salazar (FR) Successful twice in a row, the latest in a Handicap at Le Croise-Laroche over 1100m on 17 May. Can complete the hat-trick. Two Two Two (FR) Not reliable and finished sixth in a Handicap at Evreux over 1200m on 26 May. Capable of better and should be competitive this time around. Bombey (FR) Has some fair form and finished fifth in a Handicap at Evreux over 1200m on 26 May. Capable of making the frame. Mehanydream (FR) Has only been modest of late and finished seventh in a Handicap at Evreux over 1200m on 26 May. Capable of better and could be a threat.
RACE 16: PIERRE THOMAS CLAIMING STAKES (4YO+) (FROM PONT DE VIVAUX RACE 4) – 2600M | TIME: 02:30 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 12500
Bosioh (FR) Good second in a Class 4 Claimer over 2600m at Marseille Pont De Vivaux on 22 May. Strong winning chance. Kingori (USA) A firm winner in a Class 4 Claimer over 2600m at Marseille Pont De Vivaux on 22 May. Can follow up. Voila Pourquoi (FR) Pleasant fourth in a Class 4 Claimer over 2600m at Marseille Pont De Vivaux on 22 May. Place chance. Glavia (FR) Finished seventh in a Class 4 Handicap over 2000m at Salon De Provence on 25 May. One for the quartets.
RACE 17: DE L’ESSOR CLAIMING STAKES (3YO) (FROM PONT DE VIVAUX RACE 5) – 2000M | TIME: 02:57 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 14400
Le Doc (FR) Four good runs of late, a win on the latter over 1500m at this track in a Claimer on 22 May. Honest performer who can win again. Le Landin (IRE) Fair sixth last time in a Handicap at Lyon Parilly over 1600m on 23 May. Can make his presence felt. Schachen (GER) Two placed runs of late, third on the latter over 1600m in a Claimer at ParisLongchamp on 28 May. Hard to ignore. Jojo Fantaisie (FR) Two placed runs of late, second on the most recent over 2000m at Lyon Parilly in a Claimer on 23 May. Can be effective on this surface.
RACE 18: DU CHATAIGNIER STAKES (4YO+) (FROM PONT DE VIVAUX RACE 6) – 2000M | TIME: 03:24 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 12800
Narcos (FR) Below-par last time, a win before that at Saint-Cloud in a Class 4 over 2000m on 5 March. Live contender. Americano (FR) Three unplaced runs of late, the most recent over 1800m at Evreux in a Class 4 Claimer on 26 May. Course and distance winner in December. Can get back on track and be involved. Olaf The Big One (FR) Two solid runs of late, third on the most recent over 1600m in a Class 4 Handicap at Marseille Borely on 18 May. Can have a say. Spirit Grey (FR) Three placed runs of late, fourth on the latter over 1600m at Marseille Borely in a Class 4 Handicap on 18 May. Hard to dismiss.
South Africa Express Form & Race Previews (Greyville) – June 6
RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: GREYVILLE@2026.06.06
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 06.06.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1400m, Poly, R140,000, 13:40GMT+2Race Summary: PRESSURE POINT has been a beaten favourite at his last two. He stays the trip, gets first time blinkers and should handle the poly. SO INDI disappointed second time out after a promising debut run. She takes on males but has the best of the draw and only 51.5kg to shoulder. OWNER OF CREATION is a struggling maiden but has been runner-up at his last two over course and distance and could finally break the ice. The well-bred REDOUBT EXPRESS makes his debut and is one to watch in the market.
Selections: #2 PRESSURE POINT, #1 SO INDI, #7 OWNER OF CREATION, #10 REDOUBT EXPRESS
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 06.06.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1600m, Poly, R135,000, 14:15GMT+2Race Summary: SPIRIT OF SHIMLA was a good second behind smart stable companion Educator last time out although un receipt of 5.5kg. She is up against weaker here and has gone well on the poly. SAINT BRIGID has gone close over course and distance in the past and is holding form. She can go one better. Visiting PARIS FUN has consistent Highveld form over the trip. If she takes to the poly she will be a big runner. PROM QUEEN has consistent form on the poly but does look held by Spirit Of Shimla on their last meeting.
Selections: #2 SPIRIT OF SHIMLA, #6 PARIS FUN, #4 SAINT BRIGID, #5 PROM QUEEN
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 06.06.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 1400m, Poly, R145,000, 14:50GMT+2Race Summary: FATHER CHRISTMAS is a lightly raced four-year-old but comes with solid Highveld form. He was a comfortable winner last time out and if taking to the poly should put in a big effort. PRITTI UNITED shed his maiden at short odds. He has shown some decent Cape form and the step up in trip could see him progress even further. TRIPPI’S SILK won well first up on the poly and got a five-point jump in the handicap. But he had a big weight and can follow up. RUN FOREST RUN is seldom too far back and should put in another honest effort.
Selections: #1 FATHER CHRISTMAS, #6 TRIPPI’S SILK, #3 PRITTI UNITED, #4 RUN FOREST RUN
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 06.06.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 1400m, Poly, R145,000, 15:25GMT+2Race Summary: BLAST FROM THE PAST is lightly raced and was in need of his last start after a lengthy break. He should strip a lot fitter this time around and this trip should suit. NUMZAAN is a hard-knocking handicapper and came good on the poly last time out. This trip will suit and he gets 1.5kg relief from the saddle. ROYAL SWORD is lightly raced and goes well over course and distance. He has the best of the draw. Visiting HAT’S MAMBO steps up in trip and on the poly for the first time. One to watch in the betting.
Selections: #3 BLAST FROMTHE PAST, #1 ROYAL SWORD, #7 NUMZAAN, #8 HAT’S MAMBO
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 06.06.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R200,000, 16:00GMT+2Race Summary: ROYAL TIARA made the expected improvement when winning second time out. She should appreciate the step up in trip. ALICE B TOKLAS has shown up well in all three Highveld starts and looks to be the pick of the Sean Tarry pair although PERFECT SKY also made the required improvement win winning second time out. FERRARI FLAIR was possibly out-class last run but had put in two smart efforts prior to that and from a good draw can go close in spite of still being a maiden.
Selections: #8 ROYAL TIARA, #4 ALICE B TOKLAS, #7 PERFECT SKY, #1 FERRARI FLAIR
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 06.06.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R300,000, 16:35GMT+2Race Summary: KAZENOYONI was not disgraced behind rising star Vibe Check but is likely to come from off the pace instead of pacing it with the leaders. He looks useful. WORLD SERIES has shown up well in strong company since shedding his maiden. He will enjoy the extra. GREEN ENERGY shows plenty of potential and was still very green when winning last time out which is a concern. He is a smart looker and should go close. BACHATA won well on debut at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth and is one to watch in the market.
Selections: #4 KAZENOYONI, #9 WORLD SERIES, #7 GREEN ENERGY, #6 BACHATA
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 06.06.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R2,000,000, 17:20GMT+2Race Summary: One of the races of the season. THE REAL PRINCE was doing his best work late behind QUESTIONING in the Drill Hall Stakes. He will prefer the extra furlong and looks to be coming on the right way. TIN PAN ALLEY has a tricky draw to negotiate but was only caught late by Star Major last run in the WSB Guineas. He was an impressive winner beating SEE IT AGAIN in a Gr1 on the Highveld and although he will prefer further he is always competitive on this course. EIGHT ON EIGHTEEN just needed his last run behind stable companion Okavango last time out. He will have come on lengths from that run. QUESTIONING is in the form of his life and from the best of the draw will have many supporters.
Selections: #5 THE REAL PRINCE, #11 TIN PAN ALLEY, #7 SEE IT AGAIN, #9 EIGHT ON EIGHTEEN
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 06.06.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R500,000, 18:00GMT+2Race Summary: QUICKSTEPGAL was touched off by star filly Wish List last time out. This is her third run after a break and should run another big race. MOCHA BLEND will prefer further but she is a class act having won the Gr1 Betway Summer Cup. She has a big weight but this will be an ideal warm-up for the Hollywoodbets Durban July. ONE FINE WINTER steps up in trip but was running on well behind two champions in Asiya Phambili and Double Grand Slam last time out. She should be suited to the step up in trip. MON PETIT CHERIE has it all to do from her wide gate and returning from a break but she is smart. RACHEL WALL has been close-up in two Highveld features and has only once been out of the money. Include in all exotics.
Selections: #7 QUICKSTEPGAL, #8 MOCHA BLEND, #2 ONE FINE WINTER, #13 MON PETIT CHERIE
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 06.06.2026, Race 9, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R300,000, 18:40GMT+2Race Summary: A number of Hollywoodbets Durban July hopefuls line up bidding for a gate in the big race. Craig Zackey has forgone the ride on Field Marshal to partner I SALUTE YOU. That may prove significant but FIELD MARSHAL gets the services of Richard Fourie and the gelding is seldom out of the money. Both are July entries outside of the current 20-horse log. REGULATION is another consistent performer and was a close-up second in the WSB 1900 last time out. He has a handy galloping weight and should feature. JP’S PALACE will need to up his game to make the July field but he is consistent and with only 52kg to shoulder he could surprise.
Selections: #1 I SALUTE YOU, #6 FIELD MARSHAL, #10 REGULATION, #4 JP’S PALACE
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 06.06.2026, Race 10, Gallops, 1000m, Poly, R140,000, 19:15GMT+2Race Summary: ARVERNI PRINCESS is quick and has won her last two over the distance. The switch to poly can see her go in again. LONELY AS A CLOUD has smart Highveld form over the trip. He has a useful 2.5kg claimer aboard and must have a strong chance. SCARLET STARLET has been rested but won on debut. She does not meet a strong field and if improving she should be involved. PHUTULICIOUS has a big weight and may prefer it a touch further but seldom runs a bad race.
Selections: #5 ARVERNI PRINCESS, #6 LONELY AS A CLOUD, #3 SCARLET STARLET, #4 PHUTULICIOUS
Best Win: #7 Quickstepgal
Best Value Bet: #1 I Salute You
Best Longshot: #3 Blast From The Past
France Express Form & Race Previews (Nancy/Compiegne/Le Lion D’Angers) – Friday,...
RACE 1: NEUVES-MAISONS CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM NANCY RACE 3) – 2000M – TIME: 18:00 PRIZE MONEY: EUR11500
Seeway (FR) Finished ninth in a Condition over 1200m at Saint-Cloud on 22 May. He takes a serious drop in class and can come back to his best form. Capitol Hill (FR) A hard-fought winner of a Claimer over 1800m at Evreux on 26 May. Is in good form and must have a winning chance. Sparks Of Love (FR) Finished sixth in a Claimer over 1600m at ParisLongchamp on 28 May. She drops in class this time and will be a threat in this field. Native Ruler (GER) Ran fifth in a race over 1800m at Halle in Germany on 9 May. Ran third the last time he raced at this course and should be competitive.
RACE 2: PONT-A-MOUSSON HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM NANCY RACE 4) – 2000M – TIME: 18:32 PRIZE MONEY: EUR15400
Vallando (GER) A 1.5-lengths second in a Handicap over this course and distance on 20 May. If he can repeat that performance, he could prove hard to beat. Woodstone (GER) Finished sixth over 2000m at Munich-Riem in Germany on 23 May. He is expected to be competitive in a race of this strength. Lady Ace (FR) A close-up second in a Handicap over this course and distance on 20 May. She was touched off by VITUS BERING (6) in that race and is capable of turning the tables. Vitus Bering (FR) Winner of a Handicap over this course and distance on 20 May. Fought well to win that race and jumps from a better draw this time.
RACE 3: DE LA PLACE STANISLAS HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM NANCY RACE 5) – 2000M – TIME: 19:05 PRIZE MONEY: EUR17300
Zarakiva (FR) Two fifth-place runs since a win over this track and trip in a Class 4 Handicap on 4 April. Likes this track and has leading claims. Silver Beauty (FR) Placed fourth on the latest start over 2000m at Strasbourg in a Class 3 Handicap on 8 May. Live chance. Lepard (FR) Unplaced last time, second previously over 2000m at this track in a Class 4 on 26 April. Can be on the premises. Saint Aquilin Recent win over 1800m in a Class 4 at Evreux on 26 May. In form and has to enter each-way calculations.
RACE 4: PORTE HERE MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM NANCY RACE 6) – 2500M – TIME: 19:39 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Sorelino (IRE) Unraced gelding by Intello, the dam won 2 races. From a good stable that can produce first time out winners. Can be expected to have a say in the finish. Iwajur (GER) Showed talent on the sole run over 2400m at Saint-Cloud in a Condition on 15 May. Can improve and know more this time. Vent Du Large (FR) Decent second on sole start over 2400m at La-Roche-Posay in a Maiden on 17 May. Can improve and play a lead role. Tullis (IRE) No show in two starts, the latter over 2600m at Marseille Borely in a Maiden on 18 May. Place chance at best.
RACE 5: DE RESSONS-SUR-MATZ STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM COMPIEGNE RACE 1) – 1600M – TIME: 20:13 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14600
Eclaire La Vie (FR) Not reliable and finished runner-up in a Handicap at ParisLongchamp over 1400m on 14 May. Can go one place better. Gold And Cash (FR) Finished sixteen in a Class 3 Handicap at Chantilly over 1800m on 19 May. Not reliable but is capable of getting involved with the finish. Moorea (FR) Has only been modest of late and finished sixth in a Class 4 Condition at Evreux over 1800m on 26 May. Could make the frame. Woff (GER) Holding form and finished fourth in a Class 4 Claimer at ParisLongchamp over 1600m on 28 May. Can be a threat to these rivals.
RACE 6: DE L’EMPEREUR NAPOLEON III STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM COMPIEGNE RACE 2) – 2000M – TIME: 20:48 PRIZE MONEY: EUR25600
Ebiyar (FR) Not disgraced when sixth in a Group 3 at ParisLongchamp over 1800m on 5 April. Did win on debut before that and can score again. Gazi (FR) Consistent and finished fourth in a Class 1 Condition at ParisLongchamp over 1600m on 7 May. Can get involved with the finish once again. Nity Galeste (FR) Has done little wrong so far and was runner-up in a Class 2 Condition at Saint-Cloud over 2000m on 15 May. Should fight out the finish. Music’s Girl (IRE) Successful in a Condition at Marseille-Borely over 2000m on 6 May. Improving and is capable of making the frame.
RACE 7: D’AIGUISY MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM COMPIEGNE RACE 3) – 1800M – TIME: 21:23 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24700
Global Asset (FR) A runner-up on debut in a Condition at ParisLongchamp over 1800m on 19 October. Returns from a break but can go one place better. Estivale Finished ninth on debut in a Condition at Saint-Cloud over 1600m on 29 March. Likely to improve and could be a lively danger. Amie Amour (IRE) In good shape and finished third in a Condition at Saint-Cloud over 2000m on 22 May. Should be competitive once again. Tasteful Often competitive and finished fourth in a Handicap at Deauville over 1800m on 29 January. Seems better on the grass and can contest the finish if fit enough.
RACE 8: ECTOT MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM COMPIEGNE RACE 4) – 1800M – TIME: 21:58 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24700
Irresitiblement (FR) Improving and was runner-up in a Condition at Chantilly over 1600m on 12 May. Can go one place better. Earthquake (FR) Showed some improvement when a runner-up in a Condition at Fontainebleau over 2000m on 20 April. Should fight it out. Thing For The Hot (FR) Much improved last run when third in a Condition at Le Lion-D’Angers over 2000m on 7 May. Capable of making the frame. Pride Of France (FR) Disappointing last run when sixth in a Condition at Le Lion-D’Angers over 2000m on 7 May. Did better on debut and is not out of it.
RACE 9: DE CAISNES HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM COMPIEGNE RACE 5) – 2000M – TIME: 22:32 PRIZE MONEY: EUR20200
Gwada Concept (FR) Has some fair form and finished fifth in a Condition at Saint Brieuc over 1700m on 14 May. Can score on Handicap debut. Paul De Tarse (IRE) Did not show his best when seventh in a Handicap at ParisLongchamp over 2000m on 7 May. Capable of better and could fight out the finish. Treat Me Nice (IRE) Has only been modest so far and finished sixth in a Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2000m on 1 May. Likely to improve and could be a threat. Goldenpalm (FR) Threatening a victory and was runner-up in a Handicap at Lyon-Parilly over 2200m on 13 April. Has claims once again.
RACE 10: DE L’IMPERATRICE MARIE-LOUISE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM COMPIEGNE RACE 6) – 1400M – TIME: 23:17 PRIZE MONEY: EUR20200
Mon Black Du Livet (FR) Showed improvement and was runner-up in a Handicap at ParisLongchamp over 1600m on 14 May. Can go one place better. Four Four Four (FR) Unreliable and finished eighth in a Handicap at ParisLongchamp over 1400m on 3 May. Did better in his penultimate start and is not out of it. Umami (FR) Off-form and finished tenth in a Handicap at this course over 1800m on 25 May. Capable of better and could make the frame. Eywa (FR) On a long-losing run but was fifth in a Handicap at ParisLongchamp over 1400m on 14 May. Can be a threat to these rivals.
RACE 11: DE LA FEDERATION REGIONALE ANJOU-MAINE CENTRE-OUEST HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM LE LION D’ANGERS RACE 4) – 2000M – TIME: 23:32 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16300
Dalyamix (FR) Placed third on her latest start over 1800m at Parislongchamp in a Class 3 Handicap on 3 May. Live chance of scoring. Burattina (IRE) Recent third over 1800m in a Class 4 at Le Croise-Laroche on 17 May. Ought to be involved in the shake-up. By Far (FR) Creditable fifth last time over 2000m in a Class 4 Handicap at Chateaubriant on 5 May. Among the leading chances. Cazadero (FR) Unplaced last time, third before that over 2000m at Senonnes in a Condition on 8 April. Can be in the frame.
RACE 12: DE IMPERATRICE EUGENIE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM COMPIEGNE RACE 7) – 1400M – TIME: 23:50 PRIZE MONEY: EUR22100
Pennsylvania (FR) Showed what she is capable of with a win in a Condition over this course and distance on 9 May. Capable of doubling up. Bonjour Ca Va (FR) Did not show his best when fourteen in a Handicap at Fontainebleau over 1200m on 17 March. Unreliable but can be a threat to these rivals. Tizian (FR) Kept to the PSF this year and was third in a Handicap at Chantilly over 1400m on 26 March. Just as good on the grass and can contest the finish again. Cambremer (FR) Unreliable and finished thirteen in a Handicap at Chantilly over 1200m on 12 May. Better on the PSF but can make the frame.
RACE 13: DU CONSEIL DEPARTEMENTAL DU MAINE-ET-LOIRE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM LE LION D’ANGERS RACE 5) – 2000M – TIME: 00:06 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14400
Dariyangel (FR) Three placed runs of late, third on the latter over 1800m at Chantilly in a Class 4 Handicap on the PSF on 19 May. Leading contender. Catherine’s Gift (IRE) Recent solid third over 2000m in a Class 3 Handicap at Saint-Cloud on 15 May. Hard to rule out. Rhipper (FR) Placed on all three runs recently, fourth on the most recent over 2400m at Dieppe in a Class 3 Handicap on 16 May. Top-three chance. Hey Man (FR) Unplaced last time in late April, fourth previously over 1800m at Argentan in a Class 4 Handicap on 9 April. Looking for win number 13. Player.
RACE 14: DES MEILLEURS OUVRIERS DE FRANCE – SECTION 49 HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM LE LION D’ANGERS RACE 6) – 2400M – TIME: 00:40 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Rush To Wait (IRE) Got off the mark on her third run over 2400m at Argentan in a Maiden on 9 April. Handicap debut and has strong claims. Autoroute (IRE) Nice win on her third run at La-Roche-Posay in a Maiden on 17 May. Can improve further and play a lead role. Astredargent (FR) Two wins of late, the latter over 2000m at ParisLongchamp in a Handicap on 7 May. The hat-trick is on the cards. Malena (FR) Unplaced last time, fourth previously over 2200m at Angers in a Maiden on 2 May. Among the leading each-way chances.
RACE 15: DU COURGEON STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LE LION D’ANGERS RACE 7) – 2000M – TIME: 01:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14600
Littoral Nord (FR) Won by a narrow margin on debut at Tarbes in a Condition over 2100m on 5 April. He should step forward from that run and looks like the one to beat. Rue Recamier (FR) Placed on her last three runs, fourth on the most recent over 2000m in a Class 3 at ParisLongchamp on 21 May. Solid contender. Got Look (FR) Three unplaced runs of late, seventh on the latter over 2000m in a Maiden at this track on 7 May. Can make the frame at nice odds. Empress Of Light Finished fifth last time over 1800m on 17 May, a win previously in a Maiden at Langon-Libourne over the same trip on 1 May. In the mix.
RACE 16: DE SCEAUX D’ANJOU STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LE LION D’ANGERS RACE 8) – 2400M – TIME: 01:50 PRIZE MONEY: EUR17000
Nina D’ange (FR) Impressive debut winner who won by 3.00 lengths last start. Will continue the great form here. Nuno Kaleo (FR) Gelding by Pour Moi, the dam won 3 races on the flat. Looks good on paper and should be well-prepared for this racecourse bow. Night Silver (FR) Gelding by Silverwave, the dam won 1 race over 2300m. Some good aspects to his profile and he will know what is expected on debut. Nelouba (FR) Filly by Masked Marvel, the dam won 3 races. She will be nicely tuned by connections and the betting can be the most informative guide.




























