France Express Form & Race Previews (Strasbourg/Toulouse) – Wednesday, November 11
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RACE 1: PRIX DU HARAS DE STRASBOURG HANDICAP (From Strasbourg Race 4) – 2350M | TIME: 19:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200
ONKEL VOLLI (GER) Won on his latest start over 2400m on 2 November in a Class 4 race and he has solid claims of following up. Sets the standard. TEARDROP EXPLODES (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Nantes over 2400m on 2 November in a Claimer when last seen behind ONKEL VOLLI (1). She can make things interesting on more favoured weight terms. KAPANI (FR) Unplaced at Lyon-La Soie over 3200m on 23 October in a Class 4 Handicap. He can improve for that latest start and can make the top three. CUNNING FOX Finished 5th at Fontainebleau over 2000m on 20 April in a Class 2 Handicap. Not the most reliable but he is capable of being competitive.
RACE 2: PRIX DU HARAS DE MONTIER-EN-DER HANDICAP (From Strasbourg Race 5) – 1400M | TIME: 20:22 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300
KNOSSINGTON (FR) Finished 4th at Chantilly over 1600m on 26 October in a Class 3 Handicap when last seen. Can get back in the winner’s circle. MAAVAH (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Strasbourg over 1400m on 4 October in a Class 4 Handicap. Likes this track and is hard to ignore. MAYA CHOP (FR) Finished 5th at Longchamp over 1400m on 18 October in a Class 4 and a win before that at Craon in September in a Class 4 race. Likely to be a threat. VERDANSK Came home 6th at Fontainebleau over 1400m on 2 November in a Class 3 Handicap when last appearing. Each-way
contender.
RACE 3: PRIX DES ANIMATEURS PMU MAIDEN STAKES (From Toulouse Race 1) – 1600M | TIME: 20:58 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 21000
MAJESTIC SKY (IRE) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Toulouse over 1600m on 16 October in a Conditions race. She was well supported to win on debut last time and the form of the winner has been franked. WILDCATTING (IRE) Finished 6th at Toulouse over 2000m on 30 September in a Maiden. She had a decent enough debut run over further and the drop in trip could prove ideal. XITIDE (FR) Came home 7th at Deauville over 1300m on 19 October in a Conditions race. That was not a bad debut effort and this well-bred filly will enjoy the longer distance. LA PEPA (FR) In good form and finished 3rd at Pau over 1400m on 21 October in a Maiden. She has placed in four of her six starts and should be in the shake up once again.
RACE 4: CRITERIUM DU LANGUEDOC – PRIX BERNARD DE MARMIESSE LISTED STAKES (From Toulouse Race 2) – 1600M | TIME: 21:33 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 54900
KIRRIKA QUEEN (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Nantes over 1600m on 2 November in a Class 2. She won that race by 6 lengths and looks set to double up. BLUE BLOSSOM CEN (IRE) Victorious at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 1600m on 8 October in a Maiden. She was beaten 0.25 lengths on debut by FRISSONANTE (3) on debut and followed up with a 1.75-length victory in a Maiden. CHURCHILL BOND Winner of a Maiden over 1675m at Gowran Park in Ireland on 19 October. She was bought for 300,000 euros at a Breeze Up sale in the spring, and comes off an easy Maiden win. She needs to be taken seriously. FRISSONANTE (IRE) Finished 4th at Toulouse over 1600m on 16 October in a Class 2. She fought bravely to win at La Teste in her penultimate start and then performed well at this course so is one to follow.
RACE 5: PRIX DE LA VILLE DE TOULOUSE HANDICAP (From Toulouse Race 3) – 2400M | TIME: 22:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 50900
KING TREZY (FR) Fourth in a Class 1 Handicap at Longchamp over 2500m on 3 October. He should be ideally track suited and comes off an excellent performance. He is expected to be right there at the finish. LOHENGREEN (FR) Came home 4th in a Class 2 Handicap at Marseille Borely over 2100m on 12 October. The distance could be an issue but he likes the soft tracks and his rating makes him highly competitive. BRITANIA (FR) Finished 3rd in a Class 2 Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2500m on 25 October. Back in form after a disappointing start to the season but she finished 3rd last year and should be competitive again. SPANISH BREEZE CEN (IRE) Finished 6th in a Class 3 at Deauville over 1500m on 21 October. He has had two comeback races over distances too short and should be at his peak for this race. His rating has dropped which is in his favour.
RACE 6: PRIX PAULIN GREFEUILLE (From Toulouse Race 4) – 1600M | TIME: 22:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 21000
LAZZAR (FR) Fifth in a Maiden at Compiegne over 2000m on 9 October. Well-bred colt and ran behind a decent colt when second on debut. Improvement expected. NEW BILL (FR) Finished 4th in a Conditions race at Toulouse over 1600m on 16 October. Kept on gamely in that race and should progress from there. BOUDECHOU (FR) Victorious in a Claimer at Toulouse over 1600m on 9 October. He was claimed after that win and should make a decent debut for his new connections on a course that suits. SAINT MARC (FR) Unraced 2YO gelding by Goken out of Redoute’s Choice mare Geriba trained by Antoine Watrigant. The mare’s three previous foals have all won and he could make an impact on debut.
RACE 7: PRIX FILLE DE L’AIR STAKES (GROUP 3) (From Toulouse Race 5) – 2100M | TIME: 23:25 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 73200
SPIRIT OF ZARAK (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Toulouse over 2400m on 9 October in a Listed. The slight drop back in distance should not be an issue. TEMAPICA (FR) Showed promise and was 3rd at Saint-Cloud over 2100m on 25 October in a Group III race. Hard to overlook. WOODY FRANGIPANI (FR) Fifth at Saint-Cloud over 2100m on 25 October in a Group III and a win in a Listed race before that at Compiegne on October 9. Among the leading chances. INDALIMOS (FR) Finished 4th at Saint-Cloud over 2100m on 25 October in a Group III race. She is among the leading each-way options.
RACE 8: PRIX DE LA REPUBLIQUE DU SENEGAL (PRIX D’ESQUIROL) (From Toulouse Race 6) – 1600M | TIME: 00:00 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200
SARDINIAN RULER (IRE) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Toulouse over 1600m on 16 October in a Handicap. Can get deserved success. HENDRIXX (FR) Finished 10th at Fontainebleau over 1600m on 2 November in a Class 2 Handicap. He can bounce back and is better than his form figures. AMBROSIA DE VAIGE (FR) Third at Toulouse over 1600m on 16 October in a Handicap and a win before that over this track and trip in a handicap in September. Player. MICOCOULIER (FR) Unplaced at Chantilly over 1600m on 26 October in a Class 2 Handicap. He has each-way claims despite top-weight.
RACE 9: PRIX JEROME RAMBAUD HANDICAP (From Toulouse Race 7) – 2400M | TIME: 00:35 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25900
EXELMANS (FR) In good form and finished 3rd at Clairefontaine over 2400m on 20 October in a Handicap. One to pay close attention to. LADY MADELEINE (IRE) Ran 7th at Compiegne over 2000m on 24 September in a Class 3 Handicap. She is more than capable of being competitive. AU DELA DES MERS (FR) In good form and finished 3rd at Toulouse over 2400m on 16 October in a Handicap. Hard to overlook. FONROMY (FR) Third at Le Mans over 3200m on 5 October in a Class 2 race and placed efforts before that including three wins. Player.
RACE 10: PRIX COMFORT APARTHOTEL TOULOUSE METROPOLE HANDICAP (From Toulouse Race 8) – 2400M | TIME: 01:10 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200
TAMAGHU (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2400m on 20 October in a Class 4 Handicap. He looks ready to win. RAYLA (FR) In good form and finished 3rd at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2400m on 20 October in a Class 4 Handicap and placed on her three previous starts. Hard to overlook. VIOLIN Ran well when 3rd at Toulouse over 2000m on 26 October in a Class 4 Handicap last time out. Holds leading claims. PEYRASSOL (FR) Finished 6th on his last start over 2400m in a Class 4 race at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat on 20 October. Placed efforts recently and he has to be respected.
RACE 11: PRIX DE LA COTE PAVEE HANDICAP (From Toulouse Race 9) – 2400M | TIME: 01:45 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15400
UGATZAI (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Toulouse over 2000m on 26 October in a Class 4 Handicap. Seeking a hat-trick and sets the standard. TIGRE ROUGE (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Agen Le Passage over 3200m on 25 October in a Class 4. More required but he can make an impact. THECLIMB (FR) Runner-up at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2400m on 20 October in a Class 4 Handicap when last seen. One to pay close attention to. ELIOTT CHOP (FR) Finished 2nd at Agen Le Passage over 3200m on 25 October in a Class 4 race. He has been running well recently and not be ignored.
RACE 1: PRIX DU HARAS DE STRASBOURG HANDICAP (From Strasbourg Race 4) – 2350M | TIME: 19:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200
ONKEL VOLLI (GER) Won on his latest start over 2400m on 2 November in a Class 4 race and he has solid claims of following up. Sets the standard. TEARDROP EXPLODES (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Nantes over 2400m on 2 November in a Claimer when last seen behind ONKEL VOLLI (1). She can make things interesting on more favoured weight terms. KAPANI (FR) Unplaced at Lyon-La Soie over 3200m on 23 October in a Class 4 Handicap. He can improve for that latest start and can make the top three. CUNNING FOX Finished 5th at Fontainebleau over 2000m on 20 April in a Class 2 Handicap. Not the most reliable but he is capable of being competitive.
RACE 2: PRIX DU HARAS DE MONTIER-EN-DER HANDICAP (From Strasbourg Race 5) – 1400M | TIME: 20:22 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300
KNOSSINGTON (FR) Finished 4th at Chantilly over 1600m on 26 October in a Class 3 Handicap when last seen. Can get back in the winner’s circle. MAAVAH (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Strasbourg over 1400m on 4 October in a Class 4 Handicap. Likes this track and is hard to ignore. MAYA CHOP (FR) Finished 5th at Longchamp over 1400m on 18 October in a Class 4 and a win before that at Craon in September in a Class 4 race. Likely to be a threat. VERDANSK Came home 6th at Fontainebleau over 1400m on 2 November in a Class 3 Handicap when last appearing. Each-way
contender.
RACE 3: PRIX DES ANIMATEURS PMU MAIDEN STAKES (From Toulouse Race 1) – 1600M | TIME: 20:58 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 21000
MAJESTIC SKY (IRE) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Toulouse over 1600m on 16 October in a Conditions race. She was well supported to win on debut last time and the form of the winner has been franked. WILDCATTING (IRE) Finished 6th at Toulouse over 2000m on 30 September in a Maiden. She had a decent enough debut run over further and the drop in trip could prove ideal. XITIDE (FR) Came home 7th at Deauville over 1300m on 19 October in a Conditions race. That was not a bad debut effort and this well-bred filly will enjoy the longer distance. LA PEPA (FR) In good form and finished 3rd at Pau over 1400m on 21 October in a Maiden. She has placed in four of her six starts and should be in the shake up once again.
RACE 4: CRITERIUM DU LANGUEDOC – PRIX BERNARD DE MARMIESSE LISTED STAKES (From Toulouse Race 2) – 1600M | TIME: 21:33 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 54900
KIRRIKA QUEEN (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Nantes over 1600m on 2 November in a Class 2. She won that race by 6 lengths and looks set to double up. BLUE BLOSSOM CEN (IRE) Victorious at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 1600m on 8 October in a Maiden. She was beaten 0.25 lengths on debut by FRISSONANTE (3) on debut and followed up with a 1.75-length victory in a Maiden. CHURCHILL BOND Winner of a Maiden over 1675m at Gowran Park in Ireland on 19 October. She was bought for 300,000 euros at a Breeze Up sale in the spring, and comes off an easy Maiden win. She needs to be taken seriously. FRISSONANTE (IRE) Finished 4th at Toulouse over 1600m on 16 October in a Class 2. She fought bravely to win at La Teste in her penultimate start and then performed well at this course so is one to follow.
RACE 5: PRIX DE LA VILLE DE TOULOUSE HANDICAP (From Toulouse Race 3) – 2400M | TIME: 22:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 50900
KING TREZY (FR) Fourth in a Class 1 Handicap at Longchamp over 2500m on 3 October. He should be ideally track suited and comes off an excellent performance. He is expected to be right there at the finish. LOHENGREEN (FR) Came home 4th in a Class 2 Handicap at Marseille Borely over 2100m on 12 October. The distance could be an issue but he likes the soft tracks and his rating makes him highly competitive. BRITANIA (FR) Finished 3rd in a Class 2 Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2500m on 25 October. Back in form after a disappointing start to the season but she finished 3rd last year and should be competitive again. SPANISH BREEZE CEN (IRE) Finished 6th in a Class 3 at Deauville over 1500m on 21 October. He has had two comeback races over distances too short and should be at his peak for this race. His rating has dropped which is in his favour.
RACE 6: PRIX PAULIN GREFEUILLE (From Toulouse Race 4) – 1600M | TIME: 22:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 21000
LAZZAR (FR) Fifth in a Maiden at Compiegne over 2000m on 9 October. Well-bred colt and ran behind a decent colt when second on debut. Improvement expected. NEW BILL (FR) Finished 4th in a Conditions race at Toulouse over 1600m on 16 October. Kept on gamely in that race and should progress from there. BOUDECHOU (FR) Victorious in a Claimer at Toulouse over 1600m on 9 October. He was claimed after that win and should make a decent debut for his new connections on a course that suits. SAINT MARC (FR) Unraced 2YO gelding by Goken out of Redoute’s Choice mare Geriba trained by Antoine Watrigant. The mare’s three previous foals have all won and he could make an impact on debut.
RACE 7: PRIX FILLE DE L’AIR STAKES (GROUP 3) (From Toulouse Race 5) – 2100M | TIME: 23:25 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 73200
SPIRIT OF ZARAK (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Toulouse over 2400m on 9 October in a Listed. The slight drop back in distance should not be an issue. TEMAPICA (FR) Showed promise and was 3rd at Saint-Cloud over 2100m on 25 October in a Group III race. Hard to overlook. WOODY FRANGIPANI (FR) Fifth at Saint-Cloud over 2100m on 25 October in a Group III and a win in a Listed race before that at Compiegne on October 9. Among the leading chances. INDALIMOS (FR) Finished 4th at Saint-Cloud over 2100m on 25 October in a Group III race. She is among the leading each-way options.
RACE 8: PRIX DE LA REPUBLIQUE DU SENEGAL (PRIX D’ESQUIROL) (From Toulouse Race 6) – 1600M | TIME: 00:00 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200
SARDINIAN RULER (IRE) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Toulouse over 1600m on 16 October in a Handicap. Can get deserved success. HENDRIXX (FR) Finished 10th at Fontainebleau over 1600m on 2 November in a Class 2 Handicap. He can bounce back and is better than his form figures. AMBROSIA DE VAIGE (FR) Third at Toulouse over 1600m on 16 October in a Handicap and a win before that over this track and trip in a handicap in September. Player. MICOCOULIER (FR) Unplaced at Chantilly over 1600m on 26 October in a Class 2 Handicap. He has each-way claims despite top-weight.
RACE 9: PRIX JEROME RAMBAUD HANDICAP (From Toulouse Race 7) – 2400M | TIME: 00:35 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25900
EXELMANS (FR) In good form and finished 3rd at Clairefontaine over 2400m on 20 October in a Handicap. One to pay close attention to. LADY MADELEINE (IRE) Ran 7th at Compiegne over 2000m on 24 September in a Class 3 Handicap. She is more than capable of being competitive. AU DELA DES MERS (FR) In good form and finished 3rd at Toulouse over 2400m on 16 October in a Handicap. Hard to overlook. FONROMY (FR) Third at Le Mans over 3200m on 5 October in a Class 2 race and placed efforts before that including three wins. Player.
RACE 10: PRIX COMFORT APARTHOTEL TOULOUSE METROPOLE HANDICAP (From Toulouse Race 8) – 2400M | TIME: 01:10 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200
TAMAGHU (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2400m on 20 October in a Class 4 Handicap. He looks ready to win. RAYLA (FR) In good form and finished 3rd at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2400m on 20 October in a Class 4 Handicap and placed on her three previous starts. Hard to overlook. VIOLIN Ran well when 3rd at Toulouse over 2000m on 26 October in a Class 4 Handicap last time out. Holds leading claims. PEYRASSOL (FR) Finished 6th on his last start over 2400m in a Class 4 race at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat on 20 October. Placed efforts recently and he has to be respected.
RACE 11: PRIX DE LA COTE PAVEE HANDICAP (From Toulouse Race 9) – 2400M | TIME: 01:45 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15400
UGATZAI (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Toulouse over 2000m on 26 October in a Class 4 Handicap. Seeking a hat-trick and sets the standard. TIGRE ROUGE (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Agen Le Passage over 3200m on 25 October in a Class 4. More required but he can make an impact. THECLIMB (FR) Runner-up at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2400m on 20 October in a Class 4 Handicap when last seen. One to pay close attention to. ELIOTT CHOP (FR) Finished 2nd at Agen Le Passage over 3200m on 25 October in a Class 4 race. He has been running well recently and not be ignored.
South Africa Express Form & Race Previews (Fairview) – November 11
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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: FAIRVIEW POLYTRACK@2026.11.11
Fairview Polytrack, 11.11.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1200m, Poly, R92.000, 12:15GMT+2
Race Summary: EL COHETE makes her local debut trying the Polytrack. She is the one to beat. TAKEACHANCEONME disappointed on local debut but is capable of better and should make the frame. AMERICAN GEM and AMONG THE WILLOWS are both threatening a first success and must be respected. CERTAINLYDIFFERENT is capable of improvement and has a place chance.
Selections: #7 El Cohete, #3 American Gem, #5 Among The Willows, #2 Takeachanceonme
Fairview Polytrack, 11.11.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1400m, Poly, R103.600, 12:50GMT+2
Race Summary: A very open looking race. IMAGINABLE is probably better over a shorter distance but is also quite capable of beating these rivals. TRIPPING THUNDER does not always show his best but is capable of scoring. JOKER MAN has not won a race for some time, but jockey Richard Fourie sticks with him so he must be respected. Stable companion AUGUSTA ROSSO is not reliable but is also clearly in with a chance. Another Greeff runner COASTAL PATH is in good form but this is a tougher task. DYNALLEY struggled last time out but is capable of making all over this course and distance.
Selections: #6 Imaginable, #2 Joker Man, #3 Augusta Rosso, #4 Dynalley
Fairview Polytrack, 11.11.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 2000m, Poly, R92.000, 13:25GMT+2
Race Summary: SCOTT’S BAR was only run out of it very late on local debut. He clearly has no issues with the Polytrack and can go one better. LADY OF FATE is not reliable but has a place chance. RUSSIAN FORT did not show much on local debut but will prefer this distance. COCO BEACH steps up in distance and could be a threat. FREESTYLE DANCE was seen to be finishing off her race well last time out and can be competitive. DIGITAL WARFARE is improving and is another to be considered.
Selections: #7 Scott’s Bar, #4 Freestyle Dance, #3 Coco Beach, #8 Digital Warfare
Fairview Polytrack, 11.11.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 2000m, Poly, R105.300, 14:00GMT+2
Race Summary: KLEINZEE has stretched her unbeaten streak on the Polytrack to 7 and can add another win to that tally. She does try further this time and meets some talented rivals. DON’T CRY FOR ME was unplaced in his attempt at the Algoa Cup but did run well before that and can be a real test this distance. THE MIKADO has twice been beaten by another Alan Greeff trained runner Masterofthebaroque and is threatening to score. This course and distance suits him. HOME REEF is consistent and can contest the finish yet again. INTUITIVE SPIRIT needs to do more to score but might play a minor role.
Selections: #6 Kleinzee, #2 Don’T Cry For Me, #5 The Mikado, #3 Home Reef
Fairview Polytrack, 11.11.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 1600m, Poly, R105.000, 14:35GMT+2
Race Summary: PRETTY AWESOME looked an unlucky loser last time out. This appears a tougher task but she may well be up to it. SABRAGE remains in very good form but does have to give weight to most of his rivals. POLICY OF TRUTH is a dangerous front-runner and could make all the running if given a soft lead. WARHAWK BOMBER struggled in better races than this recently and could be the surprise package of the race. VILA VICOSA is in good form and should be included in all bets. HOODWINKED and LAGUNA VERDE both have a place chance.
Selections: #7 Pretty Awesome, #1 Sabrage, #2 Policy Of Truth, #5 Vila Vicosa
Fairview Polytrack, 11.11.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 1200m, Poly, R92.000, 15:10GMT+2
Race Summary: REAL WAR remains in good shape and deserves a winning turn. Stable companion WHATEVER NEXT is on a long losing run but is quite capable of beating these rivals. DIAMOND MAKER is consistent and clearly not out of it. FLYING SKITT is improving and could be better than rated. IN THE BAG did not show his best on local debut. He returns from a break but could surprise for jockey Craig Zackey. CHARLIE MALONE and ALESIAN BEAU are not easy rides but are capable of playing minor roles.
Selections: #7 Real War, #1 Diamond Maker, #3 Whatever Next, #8 Charlie Malone
Fairview Polytrack, 11.11.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1300m, Poly, R90.000, 15:50GMT+2
Race Summary: SAY A PRAYER proved just in need of her last run. She is not well drawn but can beat these rivals with luck in running. POWEROFPEACE is clearly better than her last run suggests and would not be a surprise winner. MIDNIGHT MUSIC also did not show her best last time out but is capable of making the frame. REMIND ME OF YOU will strip fitter this time and could be a threat. TOKYO PRINCESS does battle to finish off but can earn some more money. LOVELY DANCER liked it back on the grass last time out and might be competitive in this line-up.
Selections: #10 Say A Prayer, #4 Powerofpeace, #6 Midnight Music, #7 Remind Me Of You
Fairview Polytrack, 11.11.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1300m, Poly, R90.000, 16:25GMT+2
Race Summary: VIVO PER LEI has been very consistent of late. She makes the trip from the Western Cape and could prove hard to beat if as good on the Polytrack. JEWEL MULE is not well drawn but she is improving and can fight out the finish once again. MARKETA gets a good draw and can be competitive this time around. PRINCESS OF AJIAAL is not reliable but does have a place chance. MY AMI BEACH is unreliable but did win her penultimate start and cannot be ruled out from earning some money.
Selections: #5 Vivo Per Lei, #10 Jewel Mule, #2 Marketa, #3 Princess Of Ajiaal
Best Win: #7 SCOTT’S BAR
Best Value Bet: #7 REAL WAR
Best Longshot: #7 REAL WAR
RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: FAIRVIEW POLYTRACK@2026.11.11
Fairview Polytrack, 11.11.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1200m, Poly, R92.000, 12:15GMT+2
Race Summary: EL COHETE makes her local debut trying the Polytrack. She is the one to beat. TAKEACHANCEONME disappointed on local debut but is capable of better and should make the frame. AMERICAN GEM and AMONG THE WILLOWS are both threatening a first success and must be respected. CERTAINLYDIFFERENT is capable of improvement and has a place chance.
Selections: #7 El Cohete, #3 American Gem, #5 Among The Willows, #2 Takeachanceonme
Fairview Polytrack, 11.11.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1400m, Poly, R103.600, 12:50GMT+2
Race Summary: A very open looking race. IMAGINABLE is probably better over a shorter distance but is also quite capable of beating these rivals. TRIPPING THUNDER does not always show his best but is capable of scoring. JOKER MAN has not won a race for some time, but jockey Richard Fourie sticks with him so he must be respected. Stable companion AUGUSTA ROSSO is not reliable but is also clearly in with a chance. Another Greeff runner COASTAL PATH is in good form but this is a tougher task. DYNALLEY struggled last time out but is capable of making all over this course and distance.
Selections: #6 Imaginable, #2 Joker Man, #3 Augusta Rosso, #4 Dynalley
Fairview Polytrack, 11.11.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 2000m, Poly, R92.000, 13:25GMT+2
Race Summary: SCOTT’S BAR was only run out of it very late on local debut. He clearly has no issues with the Polytrack and can go one better. LADY OF FATE is not reliable but has a place chance. RUSSIAN FORT did not show much on local debut but will prefer this distance. COCO BEACH steps up in distance and could be a threat. FREESTYLE DANCE was seen to be finishing off her race well last time out and can be competitive. DIGITAL WARFARE is improving and is another to be considered.
Selections: #7 Scott’s Bar, #4 Freestyle Dance, #3 Coco Beach, #8 Digital Warfare
Fairview Polytrack, 11.11.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 2000m, Poly, R105.300, 14:00GMT+2
Race Summary: KLEINZEE has stretched her unbeaten streak on the Polytrack to 7 and can add another win to that tally. She does try further this time and meets some talented rivals. DON’T CRY FOR ME was unplaced in his attempt at the Algoa Cup but did run well before that and can be a real test this distance. THE MIKADO has twice been beaten by another Alan Greeff trained runner Masterofthebaroque and is threatening to score. This course and distance suits him. HOME REEF is consistent and can contest the finish yet again. INTUITIVE SPIRIT needs to do more to score but might play a minor role.
Selections: #6 Kleinzee, #2 Don’T Cry For Me, #5 The Mikado, #3 Home Reef
Fairview Polytrack, 11.11.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 1600m, Poly, R105.000, 14:35GMT+2
Race Summary: PRETTY AWESOME looked an unlucky loser last time out. This appears a tougher task but she may well be up to it. SABRAGE remains in very good form but does have to give weight to most of his rivals. POLICY OF TRUTH is a dangerous front-runner and could make all the running if given a soft lead. WARHAWK BOMBER struggled in better races than this recently and could be the surprise package of the race. VILA VICOSA is in good form and should be included in all bets. HOODWINKED and LAGUNA VERDE both have a place chance.
Selections: #7 Pretty Awesome, #1 Sabrage, #2 Policy Of Truth, #5 Vila Vicosa
Fairview Polytrack, 11.11.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 1200m, Poly, R92.000, 15:10GMT+2
Race Summary: REAL WAR remains in good shape and deserves a winning turn. Stable companion WHATEVER NEXT is on a long losing run but is quite capable of beating these rivals. DIAMOND MAKER is consistent and clearly not out of it. FLYING SKITT is improving and could be better than rated. IN THE BAG did not show his best on local debut. He returns from a break but could surprise for jockey Craig Zackey. CHARLIE MALONE and ALESIAN BEAU are not easy rides but are capable of playing minor roles.
Selections: #7 Real War, #1 Diamond Maker, #3 Whatever Next, #8 Charlie Malone
Fairview Polytrack, 11.11.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1300m, Poly, R90.000, 15:50GMT+2
Race Summary: SAY A PRAYER proved just in need of her last run. She is not well drawn but can beat these rivals with luck in running. POWEROFPEACE is clearly better than her last run suggests and would not be a surprise winner. MIDNIGHT MUSIC also did not show her best last time out but is capable of making the frame. REMIND ME OF YOU will strip fitter this time and could be a threat. TOKYO PRINCESS does battle to finish off but can earn some more money. LOVELY DANCER liked it back on the grass last time out and might be competitive in this line-up.
Selections: #10 Say A Prayer, #4 Powerofpeace, #6 Midnight Music, #7 Remind Me Of You
Fairview Polytrack, 11.11.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1300m, Poly, R90.000, 16:25GMT+2
Race Summary: VIVO PER LEI has been very consistent of late. She makes the trip from the Western Cape and could prove hard to beat if as good on the Polytrack. JEWEL MULE is not well drawn but she is improving and can fight out the finish once again. MARKETA gets a good draw and can be competitive this time around. PRINCESS OF AJIAAL is not reliable but does have a place chance. MY AMI BEACH is unreliable but did win her penultimate start and cannot be ruled out from earning some money.
Selections: #5 Vivo Per Lei, #10 Jewel Mule, #2 Marketa, #3 Princess Of Ajiaal
Best Win: #7 SCOTT’S BAR
Best Value Bet: #7 REAL WAR
Best Longshot: #7 REAL WAR
France Express Form & Race Previews (Fontainebleau/Amiens) – Tuesday, November 10
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RACE 1: PORTE NADON STAKES (From Fontainebleau Race 1) – 2000M | TIME: 19:00 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25600
SHUNSHOKU (FR) Won nicely at Compiegne over 1800m on 9 October in a Maiden on her second start. She can follow up under Christophe Soumillon. KENERGY (FR) Got off the mark over 2000m at Compiegne in a maiden last time on 15 September, which came after consistent previous efforts. Hard to overlook. SEA THE STORM (FR) Unplaced in the German Oaks (Gr.1) on 2 August at Dusseldorf (DEU) over 2200m when last racing. Useful form when trained in the UK. She is capable of being involved. YACOMO (FR) Finished 8th at Clairefontaine over 2400m in a handicap on 20 October when last seen, Group 3 placed in June in Germany over 2000m. Merits consideration.
RACE 2: LA LANDE DE BRUYERE MAIDEN STAKES (From Fontainebleau Race 2) – 1400M | TIME: 19:35 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 27400
KESKAVIEL (FR) Finished 6th at Chantilly over 1800m on 26 October in a Listed. Supplemented for this and he can be competitive down in class. MUHAATHER (FR) Finished 4th at Saint-Cloud over 1500m on 18 September in a Conditions race on debut. She will know more this time and can play a lead role. PETITE VAGABONDE (FR) Fifth at Chantilly over 1600m on 10 October in a Maiden and placed 3rd on debut before that. Among the leading chances. ELMO PUTNEY (FR) Finished 4th at Le Mans over 1600m on 28 October in a Maiden race. Ought to be in the shake-up.
RACE 3: VICHY HANDICAP (From Fontainebleau Race 3) – 1200M | TIME: 20:10 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25900
MAGNA GRACE (IRE) Came home 7th at Chantilly over 1200m on 19 September in a Group III and two promising efforts before that. Drops in class and can get off the mark. LA BELLE ISOLA (FR) Solid effort when she was runner-up at Marseille-Borely over 1200m on 12 October in a Handicap and a win before that in September in a Class 2 race. Player. LA BARAKA (FR) Got off the mark on her latest start at Marseille-Borely over 1200m on 12 October in a Handicap. Each-way must. WESTMINSTER FIRE Threatening to win and was runner-up at Les Sables D’Olonne over 1200m on 22 October in a Maiden when last seen. In the mix.
RACE 4: ROLAND FOUGEDOIRE HANDICAP (From Fontainebleau Race 4) – 1200M | TIME: 20:55 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 50900
FATA MORGANA (FR) Finished 8th at Chantilly over 1200m on 15 October in a Class 3 Handicap, two placed efforts before that including a 2nd at Deauville in a Quinte+ handicap. Key chance. ALPARSLAN (FR) Won well at Chantilly over 1200m on 15 October in a Class 3 Handicap. He can be competitive despite a penalty having won this race last year. PRINCE AUBOIS (FR) Showed promise and was 3rd at Chantilly over 1200m on 15 October in a Class 2 Handicap. Hard to rule out of the top-three. SCHUMAN (FR) Runner-up at Chantilly over 1200m on 15 October in a Class 2 Handicap and two nice placed efforts previously. Among the leading chances.
RACE 5: FONTAINEBLEAU VILLE DU CHEVAL HANDICAP (From Fontainebleau Race 5) – 1200M | TIME: 21:30 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200
JASMIN DORE (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Toulouse over 1400m on 1 November in a Class 4 Handicap. He has been knocking on the door and can get deserved success. EXCALIBUR (FR) Fourth at Lyon-La Soie over 1150m on 21 October in a Class 4 Handicap when last seen. Veteran performer who can be involved. CHUNKA WAKAN (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Agen Le Passage over 1200m on 25 October in a Class 4. Back to form last time and merits close attention. POSSI (FR) Came home 6th at Nancy over 1400m on 1 November in a Handicap. She is not ideally drawn but has place ambitions.
RACE 6: JOUR DE GALOP MAIDEN STAKES (From Fontainebleau Race 6) – 1800M | TIME: 22:05 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 18300
ZAKETT (FR) In good form and finished 3rd at Longchamp over 1800m on 18 October in a Conditions race on debut. Open to progress and she can score. WILD TRUE (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Clairefontaine over 1800m on 20 October in a Maiden on his second start. He seems to be improving and can be a threat. WISH ME LUCK (FR) Finished 6th at Le Mans over 1600m on 28 October in a Maiden when last appearing. One to pay attention to. COLCHESTER (FR) Finished 6th at Deauville over 1500m on 21 October in a Class 2 race. Each-way player.
RACE 7: DENISY LISTED STAKES (From Fontainebleau Race 7) – 3000M | TIME: 22:40 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 47600
ARROW EAGLE (FR) Unplaced at Longchamp over 2400m on 4 October in a Group I Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. Former winner of the Prix Royal Oak (Gr.1) in October 2025. Down in class he can score. PRINCESSE D’AMOUR (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Longchamp over 3100m on 18 October in a Class 2 Handicap and a win before that. She can be competitive. MARINALEDA (FR) She has won her last two starts, the most recent at Saint-Cloud over 2500m on 25 October in a Class 2 Handicap. She is improving and can not be discounted. URCHIN Won easily by 10 lengths on his latest start at Haydock (UK) over 2800m in a conditions race on 16 October. He deserves to step up in class and has more to come.
RACE 8: GUY THIBAULT HANDICAP (From Fontainebleau Race 8) – 1200M | TIME: 23:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25900
WHITE PLATIN (FR) Third at Fontainebleau over 1400m on 2 November in a Class 3 Handicap and placed on his two previous starts. One to pay close attention to. DASH DIZZY (IRE) Finished 6th at Le Mans over 1400m on 28 October in a Claimer. He wears blinkers for the first time and can be involved. CROOK (FR) Unplaced at Deauville over 1200m on 12 July in a Handicap. He handles soft ground well and can feature. PRADARO Finished 9th at Chantilly over 1200m on 15 October in a Class 3 Handicap. Loves this track and is hard to overlook each-way.
RACE 9: CHATEAU-LANDON HANDICAP (From Fontainebleau Race 9) – 1200M | TIME: 23:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 21100
RED GUST (FR) Nice success at Fontainebleau over 1200m on 16 October in a Class 3 Handicap when last seen. He can defy a penalty with Maxime Guyon once again doing the steering. EAGLE GATE (FR) Finished 8th at Toulouse over 1200m on 26 October in a Class 4 Handicap and a 2nd on his previous start at this track. He can make an impact. MICHELANGELO (FR) Ran well to be runner-up at Les Sables D’Olonne over 1200m on 22 October in a Class 4 and a win before that at Deauville in October in a Class 4 race. Key chance. JESS LIVERMORE Finished 8th at Fontainebleau over 1200m on 16 October in a Class 3 Handicap. He is capable of making the top-three.
RACE 10: DAUPHINES CLAIMING STAKES (From Amiens Race 1) – 2200M | TIME: 00:25 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 12500
BLUFF (FR) Showed improvement when 3rd at Le Croise-Laroche over 1800m on 4 November in a Claiming Handicap. Does well in this division and has claims. CAMELARUA (FR) Yet to win a race and finished 12th at Longchamp over 2400m on 13 October in a Class 3 Handicap. Capable of doing better and could contest the finish. HANDHY (FR) In very good form and finished 2nd at Le Croise-Laroche over 3200m on 4 November in a Claiming Handicap. Can go one place better. JURMALA (IRE) Unreliable and finished 16th at Saint-Cloud over 2000m on 14 October in a Class 3 Handicap. Can be competitive in this line-up.
RACE 11: TONY CLOUT (PRIX DU PETIT SAINT-JEAN) CLAIMING STAKES (From Amiens Race 2) – 2200M | TIME: 01:00 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 11500
YZYA (FR) Yet to win a race and was unplaced at Angers Eventard over 1600m on 8 June in a Handicap. Returns from a break and could score dropping to a claimer. WILELA (GER) Not reliable so far and was 10th at Hanover over this distance in a Maiden on 25 October. Did better at this course before that and is a real threat. CAPITOL HILL (FR) Has struggled of late and finished 12th at Chantilly over 1800m on 15 October in a Handicap. Likely to do better back on the grass and is not out of it. CATHERINE LA MER (FR) Unreliable and was unplaced at Lyon-La Soie over 1800m on 11 October in a Handicap. Clearly capable of doing better and should be a threat.
RACE 12: ZOO D’AMIENS MAIDEN STAKES (From Amiens Race 3) – 1650M | TIME: 01:35 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15600
BEST HEAVEN (FR) Showed promise on debut when 3rd at Compiegne over 1400m on 9 October in a Maiden. Likely to improve and could score. DELAJA (IRE) Did not show her best when 7th at Deauville over 1500m on 22 October in a Class 3 Conditions race. Clearly capable of doing better and is not out of it. ASSYRIE (FR) Not reliable and came home 6th at Compiegne over 1400m on 24 September in a Class 3 Handicap. Can make the frame. SOUTTER (FR) Not disgraced when 4th on debut at Fontainebleau over 1600m on 16 October in a Claimer. Capable of improvement and is a threat.
RACE 13: COISY HANDICAP (From Amiens Race 4) – 1650M | TIME: 02:08 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 13400
REKHALE (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Deauville over 1500m on 21 October in a Class 3 Handicap. Just as good on the grass and can follow up carrying a penalty. GRAN HABANO (IRE) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Fontainebleau over 1600m on 16 October in a Class 4 Conditions race. Can be competitive once again. LE CHAT BOTTE (FR) Victorious over this track and trip on 28 October in a Class 4 Handicap. Carries a penalty but could double up. MASSA CHOP (FR) Unreliable but and was runner-up over this course and distance on 28 October in a Class 4 Handicap. Can be a lively danger when in the right mood.
RACE 14: PONT DE METZ HANDICAP (From Amiens Race 5) – 1650M | TIME: 02:40 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 11500
NIIA (FR) Did not show her best when 13th at Deauville over 1500m on 21 October in a Class 4 Handicap. Will do better back on the grass and could score. KATANA DES ROCS (FR) Yet to win a race and came home 6th over this track and trip on 28 October in a Class 4 Handicap. Capable of contesting the finish. BAWE ISLAND (FR) In good form and finished 4th at Lignieres over 1600m on 5 November in a Class 4 Handicap. Can be competitive. WHIZALIO (FR) Has some fair form and came home 4th at Amiens over 1650m on 28 October in a Class 4 Handicap. Can make the frame.
RACE 15: D’ALBERT HANDICAP (From Amiens Race 6) – 1650M | TIME: 03:12 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300
NIGHT MARY (FR) Has only been modest of late and was unplaced at Lyon-La Soie over 2150m on 23 October in a Handicap. Should like it back on the grass and could score if at best. TACT (FR) Showed some improvement when 4th at Nancy over 1400m on 1 November in a Handicap. Can get involved with the finish. ALINKA (FR) Finished 11th over this track and trip on 28 October in a Claimer. Capable of making the frame on best form. EXCESSIVE (FR) Not reliable but was 4th at Le Mans over 1600m on 5 October in a Handicap. Clearly not out of it in this line-up.
RACE 16: BAIE DE SOMME (PRIX DE LA HOTOIE) STAKES (From Amiens Race 7) – 2900M | TIME: 03:44 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15600
GAREYA (IRE) Unplaced at Saint-Cloud over 2500m on 25 October in a Class 2 Handicap. Clearly capable of better and could score. NITRO PRECIEUSE (FR) Not disgraced when 4th on debut at Saint-Cloud over 2500m on 14 October in a Class 2 Conditions race. MITCHELL’S COMET Unplaced on debut in a Class 4 Conditions race at Saint-Cloud over 1600m on 14 October. Capable of improvement stepped up in distance and could make the frame. GAME OF STARS (GER) Showed some improvement when 2nd at Deauville over 2500m on 21 October in a Claimer. Tougher task this time but is not out of it.
RACE 1: PORTE NADON STAKES (From Fontainebleau Race 1) – 2000M | TIME: 19:00 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25600
SHUNSHOKU (FR) Won nicely at Compiegne over 1800m on 9 October in a Maiden on her second start. She can follow up under Christophe Soumillon. KENERGY (FR) Got off the mark over 2000m at Compiegne in a maiden last time on 15 September, which came after consistent previous efforts. Hard to overlook. SEA THE STORM (FR) Unplaced in the German Oaks (Gr.1) on 2 August at Dusseldorf (DEU) over 2200m when last racing. Useful form when trained in the UK. She is capable of being involved. YACOMO (FR) Finished 8th at Clairefontaine over 2400m in a handicap on 20 October when last seen, Group 3 placed in June in Germany over 2000m. Merits consideration.
RACE 2: LA LANDE DE BRUYERE MAIDEN STAKES (From Fontainebleau Race 2) – 1400M | TIME: 19:35 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 27400
KESKAVIEL (FR) Finished 6th at Chantilly over 1800m on 26 October in a Listed. Supplemented for this and he can be competitive down in class. MUHAATHER (FR) Finished 4th at Saint-Cloud over 1500m on 18 September in a Conditions race on debut. She will know more this time and can play a lead role. PETITE VAGABONDE (FR) Fifth at Chantilly over 1600m on 10 October in a Maiden and placed 3rd on debut before that. Among the leading chances. ELMO PUTNEY (FR) Finished 4th at Le Mans over 1600m on 28 October in a Maiden race. Ought to be in the shake-up.
RACE 3: VICHY HANDICAP (From Fontainebleau Race 3) – 1200M | TIME: 20:10 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25900
MAGNA GRACE (IRE) Came home 7th at Chantilly over 1200m on 19 September in a Group III and two promising efforts before that. Drops in class and can get off the mark. LA BELLE ISOLA (FR) Solid effort when she was runner-up at Marseille-Borely over 1200m on 12 October in a Handicap and a win before that in September in a Class 2 race. Player. LA BARAKA (FR) Got off the mark on her latest start at Marseille-Borely over 1200m on 12 October in a Handicap. Each-way must. WESTMINSTER FIRE Threatening to win and was runner-up at Les Sables D’Olonne over 1200m on 22 October in a Maiden when last seen. In the mix.
RACE 4: ROLAND FOUGEDOIRE HANDICAP (From Fontainebleau Race 4) – 1200M | TIME: 20:55 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 50900
FATA MORGANA (FR) Finished 8th at Chantilly over 1200m on 15 October in a Class 3 Handicap, two placed efforts before that including a 2nd at Deauville in a Quinte+ handicap. Key chance. ALPARSLAN (FR) Won well at Chantilly over 1200m on 15 October in a Class 3 Handicap. He can be competitive despite a penalty having won this race last year. PRINCE AUBOIS (FR) Showed promise and was 3rd at Chantilly over 1200m on 15 October in a Class 2 Handicap. Hard to rule out of the top-three. SCHUMAN (FR) Runner-up at Chantilly over 1200m on 15 October in a Class 2 Handicap and two nice placed efforts previously. Among the leading chances.
RACE 5: FONTAINEBLEAU VILLE DU CHEVAL HANDICAP (From Fontainebleau Race 5) – 1200M | TIME: 21:30 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200
JASMIN DORE (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Toulouse over 1400m on 1 November in a Class 4 Handicap. He has been knocking on the door and can get deserved success. EXCALIBUR (FR) Fourth at Lyon-La Soie over 1150m on 21 October in a Class 4 Handicap when last seen. Veteran performer who can be involved. CHUNKA WAKAN (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Agen Le Passage over 1200m on 25 October in a Class 4. Back to form last time and merits close attention. POSSI (FR) Came home 6th at Nancy over 1400m on 1 November in a Handicap. She is not ideally drawn but has place ambitions.
RACE 6: JOUR DE GALOP MAIDEN STAKES (From Fontainebleau Race 6) – 1800M | TIME: 22:05 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 18300
ZAKETT (FR) In good form and finished 3rd at Longchamp over 1800m on 18 October in a Conditions race on debut. Open to progress and she can score. WILD TRUE (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Clairefontaine over 1800m on 20 October in a Maiden on his second start. He seems to be improving and can be a threat. WISH ME LUCK (FR) Finished 6th at Le Mans over 1600m on 28 October in a Maiden when last appearing. One to pay attention to. COLCHESTER (FR) Finished 6th at Deauville over 1500m on 21 October in a Class 2 race. Each-way player.
RACE 7: DENISY LISTED STAKES (From Fontainebleau Race 7) – 3000M | TIME: 22:40 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 47600
ARROW EAGLE (FR) Unplaced at Longchamp over 2400m on 4 October in a Group I Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. Former winner of the Prix Royal Oak (Gr.1) in October 2025. Down in class he can score. PRINCESSE D’AMOUR (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Longchamp over 3100m on 18 October in a Class 2 Handicap and a win before that. She can be competitive. MARINALEDA (FR) She has won her last two starts, the most recent at Saint-Cloud over 2500m on 25 October in a Class 2 Handicap. She is improving and can not be discounted. URCHIN Won easily by 10 lengths on his latest start at Haydock (UK) over 2800m in a conditions race on 16 October. He deserves to step up in class and has more to come.
RACE 8: GUY THIBAULT HANDICAP (From Fontainebleau Race 8) – 1200M | TIME: 23:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25900
WHITE PLATIN (FR) Third at Fontainebleau over 1400m on 2 November in a Class 3 Handicap and placed on his two previous starts. One to pay close attention to. DASH DIZZY (IRE) Finished 6th at Le Mans over 1400m on 28 October in a Claimer. He wears blinkers for the first time and can be involved. CROOK (FR) Unplaced at Deauville over 1200m on 12 July in a Handicap. He handles soft ground well and can feature. PRADARO Finished 9th at Chantilly over 1200m on 15 October in a Class 3 Handicap. Loves this track and is hard to overlook each-way.
RACE 9: CHATEAU-LANDON HANDICAP (From Fontainebleau Race 9) – 1200M | TIME: 23:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 21100
RED GUST (FR) Nice success at Fontainebleau over 1200m on 16 October in a Class 3 Handicap when last seen. He can defy a penalty with Maxime Guyon once again doing the steering. EAGLE GATE (FR) Finished 8th at Toulouse over 1200m on 26 October in a Class 4 Handicap and a 2nd on his previous start at this track. He can make an impact. MICHELANGELO (FR) Ran well to be runner-up at Les Sables D’Olonne over 1200m on 22 October in a Class 4 and a win before that at Deauville in October in a Class 4 race. Key chance. JESS LIVERMORE Finished 8th at Fontainebleau over 1200m on 16 October in a Class 3 Handicap. He is capable of making the top-three.
RACE 10: DAUPHINES CLAIMING STAKES (From Amiens Race 1) – 2200M | TIME: 00:25 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 12500
BLUFF (FR) Showed improvement when 3rd at Le Croise-Laroche over 1800m on 4 November in a Claiming Handicap. Does well in this division and has claims. CAMELARUA (FR) Yet to win a race and finished 12th at Longchamp over 2400m on 13 October in a Class 3 Handicap. Capable of doing better and could contest the finish. HANDHY (FR) In very good form and finished 2nd at Le Croise-Laroche over 3200m on 4 November in a Claiming Handicap. Can go one place better. JURMALA (IRE) Unreliable and finished 16th at Saint-Cloud over 2000m on 14 October in a Class 3 Handicap. Can be competitive in this line-up.
RACE 11: TONY CLOUT (PRIX DU PETIT SAINT-JEAN) CLAIMING STAKES (From Amiens Race 2) – 2200M | TIME: 01:00 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 11500
YZYA (FR) Yet to win a race and was unplaced at Angers Eventard over 1600m on 8 June in a Handicap. Returns from a break and could score dropping to a claimer. WILELA (GER) Not reliable so far and was 10th at Hanover over this distance in a Maiden on 25 October. Did better at this course before that and is a real threat. CAPITOL HILL (FR) Has struggled of late and finished 12th at Chantilly over 1800m on 15 October in a Handicap. Likely to do better back on the grass and is not out of it. CATHERINE LA MER (FR) Unreliable and was unplaced at Lyon-La Soie over 1800m on 11 October in a Handicap. Clearly capable of doing better and should be a threat.
RACE 12: ZOO D’AMIENS MAIDEN STAKES (From Amiens Race 3) – 1650M | TIME: 01:35 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15600
BEST HEAVEN (FR) Showed promise on debut when 3rd at Compiegne over 1400m on 9 October in a Maiden. Likely to improve and could score. DELAJA (IRE) Did not show her best when 7th at Deauville over 1500m on 22 October in a Class 3 Conditions race. Clearly capable of doing better and is not out of it. ASSYRIE (FR) Not reliable and came home 6th at Compiegne over 1400m on 24 September in a Class 3 Handicap. Can make the frame. SOUTTER (FR) Not disgraced when 4th on debut at Fontainebleau over 1600m on 16 October in a Claimer. Capable of improvement and is a threat.
RACE 13: COISY HANDICAP (From Amiens Race 4) – 1650M | TIME: 02:08 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 13400
REKHALE (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Deauville over 1500m on 21 October in a Class 3 Handicap. Just as good on the grass and can follow up carrying a penalty. GRAN HABANO (IRE) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Fontainebleau over 1600m on 16 October in a Class 4 Conditions race. Can be competitive once again. LE CHAT BOTTE (FR) Victorious over this track and trip on 28 October in a Class 4 Handicap. Carries a penalty but could double up. MASSA CHOP (FR) Unreliable but and was runner-up over this course and distance on 28 October in a Class 4 Handicap. Can be a lively danger when in the right mood.
RACE 14: PONT DE METZ HANDICAP (From Amiens Race 5) – 1650M | TIME: 02:40 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 11500
NIIA (FR) Did not show her best when 13th at Deauville over 1500m on 21 October in a Class 4 Handicap. Will do better back on the grass and could score. KATANA DES ROCS (FR) Yet to win a race and came home 6th over this track and trip on 28 October in a Class 4 Handicap. Capable of contesting the finish. BAWE ISLAND (FR) In good form and finished 4th at Lignieres over 1600m on 5 November in a Class 4 Handicap. Can be competitive. WHIZALIO (FR) Has some fair form and came home 4th at Amiens over 1650m on 28 October in a Class 4 Handicap. Can make the frame.
RACE 15: D’ALBERT HANDICAP (From Amiens Race 6) – 1650M | TIME: 03:12 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300
NIGHT MARY (FR) Has only been modest of late and was unplaced at Lyon-La Soie over 2150m on 23 October in a Handicap. Should like it back on the grass and could score if at best. TACT (FR) Showed some improvement when 4th at Nancy over 1400m on 1 November in a Handicap. Can get involved with the finish. ALINKA (FR) Finished 11th over this track and trip on 28 October in a Claimer. Capable of making the frame on best form. EXCESSIVE (FR) Not reliable but was 4th at Le Mans over 1600m on 5 October in a Handicap. Clearly not out of it in this line-up.
RACE 16: BAIE DE SOMME (PRIX DE LA HOTOIE) STAKES (From Amiens Race 7) – 2900M | TIME: 03:44 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15600
GAREYA (IRE) Unplaced at Saint-Cloud over 2500m on 25 October in a Class 2 Handicap. Clearly capable of better and could score. NITRO PRECIEUSE (FR) Not disgraced when 4th on debut at Saint-Cloud over 2500m on 14 October in a Class 2 Conditions race. MITCHELL’S COMET Unplaced on debut in a Class 4 Conditions race at Saint-Cloud over 1600m on 14 October. Capable of improvement stepped up in distance and could make the frame. GAME OF STARS (GER) Showed some improvement when 2nd at Deauville over 2500m on 21 October in a Claimer. Tougher task this time but is not out of it.
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RACE 1: TROISSY STAKES (2YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 1) – 1600M | TIME: 18:40 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 31100
MAYFAIR TIME (IRE) Outclassed the opposition at Chantilly over 1400m in a Maiden on 7 October. A three-length winner with Mickael Barzalona up on the sand and can follow up. CIAO BELLO (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Saint-Cloud over 1600m in a Handicap on 14 October. Consistent performer who was narrowly beaten last time and now tries the sand. GAFARA (FR) Ran seventh at ParisLongchamp over 1600m in a Class 2 on 3 October. Found that field too strong but should run well in this company. LA REINE CHRIS (IRE) Victorious at Marseille-Borely over 1800m in a Maiden on 17 October. Showed courage with that narrow last win and could have more to come.
RACE 2: BOSQUET SAINT-ROMAIN CLAMING STAKES (3YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 2) – 1800M | TIME: 19:17 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 22100
COLOMBY (IRE) Ran seventh at Clairefontaine over 1600m in a Class 2 on 20 October. Is back on the sand where he has performed well in both starts and tries a little further which could also suit. CAUDRY (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Fontainebleau over 1600m in a Claimer on 16 October. A narrow winner last time but has won both Claimer races so far and is proven on this surface. BARISTO (FR) Came home seventh at Clairefontaine over 1800m in a Claimer on 29 August. Another who has proven ability at this level and deserves respect. VEGA MEMORIES (FR) In good form and finished third at La Teste De Buch over 1800m in a Claimer on 26 June. Is proven over the distance but tries the sand. Should have a say in the finish.
RACE 3: VOIE DU GARDE STAKES (2YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 3) – 1900M | TIME: 19:52 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 27400
PENDEEN 2YO Filly by Kingman out of Siyouni mare Shine For You trained Francis-Henri Graffard. Dam won two Listed races at Saint-Cloud and placed third in a Group 3 in the UK. Deserves respect with Mickael Barzalona up. BSHARRI 2YO Filly by Zarak out of Lawman mare May Rose trained by Francis-Henri Graffard. Half-brother to Group 3- placed and Listed winner Bosphorus Rose in the UK and Ireland. VANAVALONA (FR) 2YO Filly by Persian King out of Wootton Bassett mare trained by Amy Murphy. Granddam won two Listed races. NOUR ALWAY (FR) 2YO Filly by Galiway out of Sea The Moon mare Shauyra trained by Eric Li baud. Dam’s third foal to run and one of them already scored a Maiden victory for Libaud.
RACE 4: L’ECLUSE DE CREIL CLAIMING STAKES (3YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 4) – 1400M | TIME: 20:27 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 22100
NIEDERBRONN (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Clairefontaine over 1400m in a Claimer on 20 October. Was beaten 1.25 lengths and showed ability in a Handicap in August. EPI (IRE) Not disgraced when third at Chantilly over 1400m in a Handicap on 16 March. Not beaten too far over this course and distance and should be competitive again. GOLDEN HIND (FR) Finished seventh at Deauville over 1300m in a Handicap on 22 October. Drops in class and is drawn in pole position so could be a threat. LIKE LINDY (USA) Fifth at Fontainebleau over 1200m in a Claimer on 16 October. Has placed in last two starts on the sand and should be in the mix once again.
RACE 5: MONT CESAR STAKES (2YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 5) – 1900M | TIME: 21:12 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 27400
LIKASI (IRE) Colt by Sottsass, the dam won once. Not ideally drawn in stall 11 but cannot be overlooked with Mickael Barzalona booked to ride. DOUE (FR) Colt by Mehmas, the dam was unraced. Likely to improve for this outing if the betting vibes are lively. DUC D’AUMALE (FR) Gelding by Bayside Boy, the dam won once. Can be expected to give a good account on debut with a leading jockey booked to ride. ESKOW (FR) Colt by Galileo Gold, the dam won 5 races. Dam knew how to win and this colt is worth a market check on racecourse bow.
RACE 6: LAIE DES TETES SALMON HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 6) – 1800M | TIME: 21:47 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 22100
JIEPIE ET JO (FR) Fifth at Nantes over 1600m in a Class 2 on 2 November. Has experience and is hard to oppose. GOLDEN PACO (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Amiens over 1600m in a Claimer on 28 October. With a new trainer now and can be effective on first run on the PSF . LE TROCA (FR) Fourth at Angers Eventard over 2000m in a Maiden on 31 October. Capable of being competitive. SELINUNTE (IRE) Second at Durtal over 2000m in a Claimer on 25 October. Handicap debut and can make presence felt.
RACE 7: LAIE DES FONDS HOUCHARD HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 7) – 1800M | TIME: 22:22 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25900
DRONGO (FR) Third at Toulouse over 1600m in a Class 2 on 16 October. Can give a good account if defying top-weight. SUNNY QUEEN (FR) Third at Deauville over 1400m in a Handicap on 30 October and several placed efforts before that. Honest filly who can make the top-four. APOPHENIE (IRE) Fourth at Saint-Cloud over 1600m in a Handicap on 14 October, and a good second previously at PaisLongchamp in September. Looks ready to get deserved success. GOLDEN RUN (FR) Came home ninth at Saint-Cloud over 1600m in a Handicap on 14 October. Better efforts before that including a win at Saint-Malo in August . Can surprise if fit enough.
RACE 8: PETITE SINGERIE STAKES (3YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 8) – 1600M | TIME: 22:57 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 32000
VERNON (FR) Finished eighth at Clairefontaine over 1600m in a Class 2 on 20 October, and placed on four previous starts prior. Can bounce back to score. AZURE DRAGON (IRE) Unplaced at Deauville over 2000m in a Class 1 on 13 August, and a win before that at Chantilly over 1600m in a Class 2 on 24 June. Has work to do but is not out of it. TAXI ROSE (FR) Finished third at Compiegne over 1400m in a Class 2 on 10 July after a win on debut. Merits consideration. CHARLY (FR) Ran sixth at Saint-Cloud over 1400m in a Listed on 2 October. Has won three races this year. Place chance.
RACE 9: CINQ CINQ MAIDEN (3YO) (FROM LYON LA SOIE RACE 1) – 2150M | TIME: 23:29 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15600
ZARLAND (FR) Not reliable and came home seventh at Clairefontaine over 2400m in a Handicap on 20 October. Can bounce back to beat these rivals. GAITA (GER) Has only been modest of late and came home sixth at this course over 2400m in a Maiden on 23 October. Can challenge for top honors this time. TO BE NICE (FR) Did not show best when tenth at Marseille-Borely over 2000m in a Maiden on 26 October. Did better on debut and could be a threat trying the PSF . SHANVICTUS (FR) Finished ninth at Marseille-Borely over 2000m in a Maiden on 26 October. Did better on debut and is capable of making the frame trying the PSF .
RACE 10: VANCIA HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM LYON LA SOIE RACE 2) – 2400M | TIME: 00:01 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300
NOUSDEUX (FR) Not disgraced when fifth at this course over 3200m in a Class 4 Handicap on 23 October. Better around this distance and could score. MY SECRET LIGHT (FR) Holding form and finished fourth at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2400m in a Class 4 Handicap on 20 October. Probably better on the grass but has been consistent of late and is not out of it. ROLEXXA (FR) Successful at Baden-Baden over 2000m in a Handicap on 16 October. Was not disgraced at this course before that and can double up. CASCADEO (FR) Often competitive and finished fourth at this course 2200m in a Class 4 Handicap on 23 October. Can make the frame.
RACE 11: CANAL HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM LYON LA SOIE RACE 3) – 2400M | TIME: 00:37 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 14400
SECOND TO NONE (IRE) In good form and finished third at this course over 2200m in a Class 4 Handicap on 23 October. Can be competitive once again. P ARVA SCURRA (USA) On a long losing run but was fifth at this course over 2200m in a Class 4 Handicap on 23 October. Might play a minor role. SUCCESS STORY (FR) Not disgraced when third at Agen Le Passage over 3200m in a Class 4 on 25 October. Not as reliable on this surface but can make the frame. VITUS BERING (FR) Remains in good shape and was third at Nimes over 1800m in a Class 4 on 1 November. Can get into the mix of things again.
RACE 12: SIGNORA HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM LYON LA SOIE RACE 4) – 2400M | TIME: 01:11 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300
MARANELLO (FR) Yet to win a race but is knocking at the door and was runner-up in a Claimer over this track and trip on 23 October. Can go one place better. FIRST LADY STAR (FR) Holding form and was fourth at this course over 2200m in a Handicap on 23 October. Can be a threat to these rivals. TEMADIVA (FR) Not disgraced when fifth at this course over 2200m in a Handicap on 23 October. Can be competitive at this track and trip. DAYTONINE (IRE) Has only been modest of late and finished fifth at Deauville over 2400m in a Claimer on 21 October. Capable of making the frame.
RACE 1: TROISSY STAKES (2YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 1) – 1600M | TIME: 18:40 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 31100
MAYFAIR TIME (IRE) Outclassed the opposition at Chantilly over 1400m in a Maiden on 7 October. A three-length winner with Mickael Barzalona up on the sand and can follow up. CIAO BELLO (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Saint-Cloud over 1600m in a Handicap on 14 October. Consistent performer who was narrowly beaten last time and now tries the sand. GAFARA (FR) Ran seventh at ParisLongchamp over 1600m in a Class 2 on 3 October. Found that field too strong but should run well in this company. LA REINE CHRIS (IRE) Victorious at Marseille-Borely over 1800m in a Maiden on 17 October. Showed courage with that narrow last win and could have more to come.
RACE 2: BOSQUET SAINT-ROMAIN CLAMING STAKES (3YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 2) – 1800M | TIME: 19:17 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 22100
COLOMBY (IRE) Ran seventh at Clairefontaine over 1600m in a Class 2 on 20 October. Is back on the sand where he has performed well in both starts and tries a little further which could also suit. CAUDRY (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Fontainebleau over 1600m in a Claimer on 16 October. A narrow winner last time but has won both Claimer races so far and is proven on this surface. BARISTO (FR) Came home seventh at Clairefontaine over 1800m in a Claimer on 29 August. Another who has proven ability at this level and deserves respect. VEGA MEMORIES (FR) In good form and finished third at La Teste De Buch over 1800m in a Claimer on 26 June. Is proven over the distance but tries the sand. Should have a say in the finish.
RACE 3: VOIE DU GARDE STAKES (2YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 3) – 1900M | TIME: 19:52 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 27400
PENDEEN 2YO Filly by Kingman out of Siyouni mare Shine For You trained Francis-Henri Graffard. Dam won two Listed races at Saint-Cloud and placed third in a Group 3 in the UK. Deserves respect with Mickael Barzalona up. BSHARRI 2YO Filly by Zarak out of Lawman mare May Rose trained by Francis-Henri Graffard. Half-brother to Group 3- placed and Listed winner Bosphorus Rose in the UK and Ireland. VANAVALONA (FR) 2YO Filly by Persian King out of Wootton Bassett mare trained by Amy Murphy. Granddam won two Listed races. NOUR ALWAY (FR) 2YO Filly by Galiway out of Sea The Moon mare Shauyra trained by Eric Li baud. Dam’s third foal to run and one of them already scored a Maiden victory for Libaud.
RACE 4: L’ECLUSE DE CREIL CLAIMING STAKES (3YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 4) – 1400M | TIME: 20:27 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 22100
NIEDERBRONN (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Clairefontaine over 1400m in a Claimer on 20 October. Was beaten 1.25 lengths and showed ability in a Handicap in August. EPI (IRE) Not disgraced when third at Chantilly over 1400m in a Handicap on 16 March. Not beaten too far over this course and distance and should be competitive again. GOLDEN HIND (FR) Finished seventh at Deauville over 1300m in a Handicap on 22 October. Drops in class and is drawn in pole position so could be a threat. LIKE LINDY (USA) Fifth at Fontainebleau over 1200m in a Claimer on 16 October. Has placed in last two starts on the sand and should be in the mix once again.
RACE 5: MONT CESAR STAKES (2YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 5) – 1900M | TIME: 21:12 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 27400
LIKASI (IRE) Colt by Sottsass, the dam won once. Not ideally drawn in stall 11 but cannot be overlooked with Mickael Barzalona booked to ride. DOUE (FR) Colt by Mehmas, the dam was unraced. Likely to improve for this outing if the betting vibes are lively. DUC D’AUMALE (FR) Gelding by Bayside Boy, the dam won once. Can be expected to give a good account on debut with a leading jockey booked to ride. ESKOW (FR) Colt by Galileo Gold, the dam won 5 races. Dam knew how to win and this colt is worth a market check on racecourse bow.
RACE 6: LAIE DES TETES SALMON HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 6) – 1800M | TIME: 21:47 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 22100
JIEPIE ET JO (FR) Fifth at Nantes over 1600m in a Class 2 on 2 November. Has experience and is hard to oppose. GOLDEN PACO (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Amiens over 1600m in a Claimer on 28 October. With a new trainer now and can be effective on first run on the PSF . LE TROCA (FR) Fourth at Angers Eventard over 2000m in a Maiden on 31 October. Capable of being competitive. SELINUNTE (IRE) Second at Durtal over 2000m in a Claimer on 25 October. Handicap debut and can make presence felt.
RACE 7: LAIE DES FONDS HOUCHARD HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 7) – 1800M | TIME: 22:22 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25900
DRONGO (FR) Third at Toulouse over 1600m in a Class 2 on 16 October. Can give a good account if defying top-weight. SUNNY QUEEN (FR) Third at Deauville over 1400m in a Handicap on 30 October and several placed efforts before that. Honest filly who can make the top-four. APOPHENIE (IRE) Fourth at Saint-Cloud over 1600m in a Handicap on 14 October, and a good second previously at PaisLongchamp in September. Looks ready to get deserved success. GOLDEN RUN (FR) Came home ninth at Saint-Cloud over 1600m in a Handicap on 14 October. Better efforts before that including a win at Saint-Malo in August . Can surprise if fit enough.
RACE 8: PETITE SINGERIE STAKES (3YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 8) – 1600M | TIME: 22:57 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 32000
VERNON (FR) Finished eighth at Clairefontaine over 1600m in a Class 2 on 20 October, and placed on four previous starts prior. Can bounce back to score. AZURE DRAGON (IRE) Unplaced at Deauville over 2000m in a Class 1 on 13 August, and a win before that at Chantilly over 1600m in a Class 2 on 24 June. Has work to do but is not out of it. TAXI ROSE (FR) Finished third at Compiegne over 1400m in a Class 2 on 10 July after a win on debut. Merits consideration. CHARLY (FR) Ran sixth at Saint-Cloud over 1400m in a Listed on 2 October. Has won three races this year. Place chance.
RACE 9: CINQ CINQ MAIDEN (3YO) (FROM LYON LA SOIE RACE 1) – 2150M | TIME: 23:29 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15600
ZARLAND (FR) Not reliable and came home seventh at Clairefontaine over 2400m in a Handicap on 20 October. Can bounce back to beat these rivals. GAITA (GER) Has only been modest of late and came home sixth at this course over 2400m in a Maiden on 23 October. Can challenge for top honors this time. TO BE NICE (FR) Did not show best when tenth at Marseille-Borely over 2000m in a Maiden on 26 October. Did better on debut and could be a threat trying the PSF . SHANVICTUS (FR) Finished ninth at Marseille-Borely over 2000m in a Maiden on 26 October. Did better on debut and is capable of making the frame trying the PSF .
RACE 10: VANCIA HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM LYON LA SOIE RACE 2) – 2400M | TIME: 00:01 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300
NOUSDEUX (FR) Not disgraced when fifth at this course over 3200m in a Class 4 Handicap on 23 October. Better around this distance and could score. MY SECRET LIGHT (FR) Holding form and finished fourth at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2400m in a Class 4 Handicap on 20 October. Probably better on the grass but has been consistent of late and is not out of it. ROLEXXA (FR) Successful at Baden-Baden over 2000m in a Handicap on 16 October. Was not disgraced at this course before that and can double up. CASCADEO (FR) Often competitive and finished fourth at this course 2200m in a Class 4 Handicap on 23 October. Can make the frame.
RACE 11: CANAL HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM LYON LA SOIE RACE 3) – 2400M | TIME: 00:37 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 14400
SECOND TO NONE (IRE) In good form and finished third at this course over 2200m in a Class 4 Handicap on 23 October. Can be competitive once again. P ARVA SCURRA (USA) On a long losing run but was fifth at this course over 2200m in a Class 4 Handicap on 23 October. Might play a minor role. SUCCESS STORY (FR) Not disgraced when third at Agen Le Passage over 3200m in a Class 4 on 25 October. Not as reliable on this surface but can make the frame. VITUS BERING (FR) Remains in good shape and was third at Nimes over 1800m in a Class 4 on 1 November. Can get into the mix of things again.
RACE 12: SIGNORA HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM LYON LA SOIE RACE 4) – 2400M | TIME: 01:11 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300
MARANELLO (FR) Yet to win a race but is knocking at the door and was runner-up in a Claimer over this track and trip on 23 October. Can go one place better. FIRST LADY STAR (FR) Holding form and was fourth at this course over 2200m in a Handicap on 23 October. Can be a threat to these rivals. TEMADIVA (FR) Not disgraced when fifth at this course over 2200m in a Handicap on 23 October. Can be competitive at this track and trip. DAYTONINE (IRE) Has only been modest of late and finished fifth at Deauville over 2400m in a Claimer on 21 October. Capable of making the frame.
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Sha Tin Track Spy: Sunday, 8 November
Track Spy
Video Stars
Race 5 – 8 LUCKY YEAR
Trapped wide from the 600m last start, he covered extra ground and was entitled to weaken in the straight, eventually beaten by 7.5 lengths over 1800m. In addition, the trip may have been beyond his best, and that performance is better than it appears on paper.
The drop back to 1600m should suit and, with a more economical run in transit, he could finally break through.
Race 8 – 6 ENSUED
He showed little first-up two weeks ago, carrying 135lb and settling off the speed throughout. However, his previous two starts carried plenty of merit, finishing a solid fourth in a Group 3 feature before finding one too good at the highest level two starts ago.
The drop in weight and rise in distance are both positives, and with added fitness second-up, he looks capable of causing an upset.
Sectional Stars
Race 3 – 11 KING’S ARROW
He comes off an improved first-up effort over this track and distance 28 days ago, reeling off the third-fastest final sectional to finish fifth behind the in-form AMOUR WAR EAGLE. Remaining well weighted in this week’s wide-open contest, he looks a strong chance of finishing in the top three.
Race 6 – 12 MIGHTY FIGHTER
After a fast-finishing sixth on his seasonal debut, he showed further improvement last start, charging home strongly to finish third in a slowly run race over this distance. Had he not been crowded near the 500m, he may well have gone even closer, having been beaten by only half a length.
7 November – Selangor Preview by Mark Lydeamore
RACE 4
HUDDL HOBART (1) has done little wrong in two Malaysian outings to date and finished runner up to a potentially smart type in Rapid Strike here two weeks ago. The former South Aussie gets his chance to shed the maiden tag. One galloper worth watching first-up is PERFECT INVINCIBLE (3), another former Australian which looked quite sharp winning a trial here Tuesday week ago.
RACE 5
LOYALTY BANKER’S (1) is also on the verge of breaking through and should atone for his head defeat last start. PACIFIC SPLASH (8), a beaten favorite on local debut, should not be dismissed either and sis well served by the barrier draw. From the recent trials, FAST FAMOUS (6) and IT’S DA BOMB (7) have shown ability and are worth throwing in to the exotics.
RACE 7
One galloper which deserves a win is THUNDER LOTUS (6), runner up in his past two runs and profiles well to break the Malaysian tag on the distance drop. Connections have switched back to a senior jockey to ride the five-year-old which is looking to break the 17-month winning drought also.
RACE 8
The G3 Sports Toto Supreme Challenge Cup highlights the 13-race card and an enthralling clash is expected amongst the high graders. CHOICE IS MINE (7) has won three from five in the country and seems to thrive on the big space between runs. Returned to winning form in a Combined Class 2/3 on September 26 and deserves a feature win. BANKER’S TWO SIX (1) will be resuming from a successful campaign and appeared on track fitness wise with a dashing trial win on Tuesday. ANJOU CROWN (8) ran home powerfully in that same trial and is also a definite winning chance.
RACE 9
HAPPY LEGEND (5) has undergone the complete makeover with a change of ownership, trainer and change of name. Formerly known as One Alakazam, the four-year-old returns to original trainer Frank Maynard and looks a chance to atone for his narrow defeat in a Benchmark 45 contest at Ipoh last month. MILITARY AWARD (7), despite not scoring in the grade previously, has shown rapid improvement recently and could provide the value.
RACE 10
Promising galloper, STRATEGISE (9) has overcome all obstacles during his progress through the grades and will be attempting to keep his unbeaten record intact against the Class 2 performers. The gelding produced a devastating turn of speed to blouse his rivals in a Max Two Stakes event here two weeks ago and is on target to go four on the bounce. IRISH GOODBYE (1) will resume, is a first up winner previously and remains unbeaten in four starts over the 1400m trip. The gelding is proven at this level and appears to be the main danger.
RACE 12
LEGEND SIXTY-THREE (1) may be testing the patience of his followers but has the hoof on the till with current leading jockey, SU Lim returning to the saddle. The five-year-old has improved vastly this campaign and draws perfectly for a winning return. IRON SAMURAI (2) and SHOW ALL SIXTY-ONE (3) are both eight-year-olds but continue to race competitively at this level and are worthy trifecta chances.
Peter Poised For TAB Turffontein Feature Double
Tony Peter has the ammunition to dominate Sunday’s 10-race TAB Turffontein Standside programme, with the in-form trainer strongly represented across the card and potentially poised to land a feature-race double among four possible winners for his stable.
Three features headline the meeting, including the Grade 3 Victory Moon Stakes, a significant 1800m trial for the Grade 1 Betway Summer Cup on 28 November. For several contenders, this could represent their final opportunity to secure a place in the R6-million showpiece.
The supporting attractions are two Listed contests for fillies and mares, the National Colour Stakes and Summer Pudding Handicap, named in honour of former champions of South African racing. However, Main Defender, Peter’s principal hope in the Victory Moon Stakes (Race 7), is not a Summer Cup candidate and could have been specifically targeted at this Grade 3 prize. Runner-up in the 2024 renewal, the six-year-old has a strong chance of going one better this time under reigning Champion Jockey Craig Zackey.
The son of Pathfork endured a wide draw in gate No 11 of 13 when finishing eighth behind Gladiatorian in last month’s Grade 2 Joburg Spring Challenge. That was his first outing following a 10-week break after finishing third in the Grade 1 Champions Cup over 1800m at the end of last season. He should strip considerably fitter for that comeback outing and need only reproduce something approaching his Champions Cup performance to end a 589-day winless drought and register an 11th career victory. He is a compelling betting proposition.
Earlier, stablemate Taxi To The Moon, last season’s Grade 2 Golden Horse Sprint winner, is weighted to make a successful return in Race 4 over 1160m and looks poised to provide Peter and Richard Fourie with the first leg of a possible race-to-race double.
A nine-time winner from 24 starts, the accomplished speedster won his only previous engagement with Fourie aboard over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville. Although his record suggests that the shorter trip is his optimum, he is a two-time winner over TAB Turffontein’s 1160m so if ready to fire after a 15-week absence, he will be hard to hold out.
Fourie partners Peter-trained Precocious in the National Colour Stakes (Race 5), where the daughter of Ideal World looks particularly hard to oppose over 1000m.
She has thrived since joining the Highveld stable, winning five of eight starts for Peter, including both previous course-and-distance appearances. While Fourie takes the reins on the four-year-old filly for the first time, her natural early speed should make his task relatively straightforward. She has the gate speed to secure a favourable position before unleashing a potent turn of foot, demonstrated last time when conceding weight and giving a beating to male opposition over 1200m. The drop back to 1000m holds no fears, and with a top-class jockey in the irons, she has the credentials to add another feature success to Peter’s growing tally.
The Summer Pudding Handicap (Race 6), over 1600m, presents a different challenge, with progressive Reece’s Wish looking capable of extending the winning sequence for the in-form Candice and Tammy Dawson stable. The lightly raced daughter of Vercingetorix took time to find her feet but is now making rapid progress through the ranks, having won both starts this season. She passed her stiffest test last time, stepping up in class off a career-high mark to demolish male opposition over 1600m on the Inside track.
A six-point penalty for that emphatic success is unlikely to halt her momentum, even in Listed company. Ideally drawn in gate No 1 and reunited with this season’s leading jockey, Keagan de Melo, she looks well equipped to handle the challenge after a 12-week break.
Peter could yet have the final say in the closing stages, with Blizzard Snow among five stable representatives capable of completing a memorable afternoon for the yard in Race 10 over 1160m.
Clive Robinson
Greeff can clean up once again
Trainer Alan Greeff continues to produce a stream of winners at Fairview every week, and he holds a very decent hand yet again on Friday.
Golden Palm in Race 2, Powder Day in Race 3 and US Ranger in Race 4 all look hard to beat.
Golden Palm is on a recovery mission after some costly defeats this year. The Master Of My Fate filly won five of her first six starts, but it has been just over a year since her last victory, which came on 24 October 2025.
The four-year-old filly clearly did not enjoy the Polytrack in her last two starts. Although she was not beaten far on either occasion, she is clearly better than those performances suggest. Jockey Richard Fourie has stuck with her, and it is worth noting that Greeff has four of the six carded runners.
The Real Gone Kid filly Powder Day drifted in the betting on debut but still ran a cracker when finishing runner-up behind the consistent Green Point. That was on the Polytrack, and she did good work in the closing stages. Trying the grass this time, she can go one place better.
US Ranger has not always shown his best side, but he has won four of his seven starts so far. Returning from a break during which he was gelded, he was an impressive winner over 1000m on the Polytrack.
The operation has clearly worked a treat. Although he was slowly away, he made up ground quickly and drew right away at the finish, beating the speedy filly Danish Dynamite.
He takes on even tougher rivals this time around, including his stable companion, the 13-time winner Fairy Knight. He will also need to fend off a likely late challenge from Astronomical Boy. That Dean Smith-trained rival quickened nicely when winning over this course and distance in his penultimate start, and his latest run on the Polytrack can safely be ignored.
Another runner in the race who could surprise after disappointing twice on the Polytrack is Mount Pilatus. He is talented and at his best over this distance.
Clive Robinson
2026 Betway Summer Cup – Second Entries
Johannesburg, South Africa – Thirty-eight runners remain in contention for the 2026 Betway Summer Cup following the close of second entries at 11am on Tuesday, 3 November 2026. Heading the list is last year’s winner, Mauritzfontein (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mrs J B Jell)’s Mocha Blend, from the Frank Robinson stable, who will be looking to defend her title.
De Kock Racing, which currently boasts nine Summer Cup trophies on its CV, has added Splittheeights, strengthening its hand to eight runners.
Five-time winning trainer Sean Tarry still holds a four-strong entry, including Grand Empire (Gr1 HKJC World Pool SA Classic) and Legend Of Arthur (Gr1 TAB SA Derby).
Dual winner Alec Laird has scratched Gr1 HKJC World Pool Premier’s Champions Challenge hero Fire Attack and now pins his hopes on Gr2 TAB Gauteng Guineas winner Parisian Walkway.
Directors: Charles Savage, Emma Callister, Potlako Mophiring, Bradley Ralph
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Joe Soma, who won the race with Wagner in 2012, has scratched Errol Flynn, leaving him with Jimmy Don and Rule By Force.
St John Gray, breeder, owner and trainer of 2011 winner Dancewiththedevil, fields another homebred hopeful in Palace Prince.
There is a strong contingent of KZN raiders, including 2025 winner Mocha Blend; two entries from 2023 Betway Summer Cup-winning trainer Nathan Kotzen in Field Marshal and Madison Valley; and recent Betway Joburg Spring Challenge winner Gladatorian, from the Stuart Ferrie stable. Frikkie Greyling, Peter Muscutt, Robbie Hill and Gareth van Zyl have also entered runners.
The Cape challenge is headed by Justin Snaith, Glen Kotzen and James Crawford, who have entered Magic Verse and Native Ruler; Holding Thumbs; and Otto Luyken, respectively.
Full list of entries below:-
2000m BETWAY SUMMER CUP (Grade 1)
Stakes Breakdown Total Stakes: R6,000,000.00 1st R3,450,000, 2nd R1,200,000, 3rd R600,000, 4th R300,000, 5th R150,000, 6th R60,000, 7th R60,000, 8th R60,000, 9th R60,000, 10th R60,000Full List of Entries
- 0 GLADATORIAN (7G) 0.0 127 AT Stuart Ferrie
- 0 FIRE ATTACK (5G) 0.0 124 A Alec Laird (Scratched)
- 0 KING PELLES (6G) 0.0 122 BA Gareth van Zyl
- 0 NATIVE RULER (5G) 0.0 121 A Justin Snaith
- 0 MOCHA BLEND (5M) 0.0 120 A Frank Robinson
- 0 HOLDING THUMBS (6G) 0.0 119 BA Glen Kotzen
- 0 CHOISAANADA (5G) 0.0 118 A Erico Verdonese
- 0 JAN VAN GOYEN (4G) 0.0 118 A Mike / Mathew de Kock
- 0 HAZY DAZY (4F) 0.0 117 HA Xander / Corne Spi (Scratched)
- 0 RULE BY FORCE (7G) 0.0 117 BAT Joe Soma
- 0 THE ULTIMATE KING (5G) 0.0 117 BA Tony Peter
- 0 CHRONICLE KING (4C) 0.0 115 A Candice / Tammy Dawson
- 0 MAGIC VERSE (6G) 0.0 115 A Justin Snaith
- 0 ERROL FLYNN (4G) 0.0 114 BAT Joe Soma (Scratched)
- 0 LITTLEMISSMILLION (4F) 0.0 114 A Tyrone Zackey
- 0 OLIVIA’S WAY (5M) 0.0 114 CA Roy Magner
- 0 REET PETITE (4F) 0.0 114 A Mike / Mathew de Kock
- 0 OTTO LUYKEN (7G) 0.0 113 BAT James Crawford
- 0 ALADDIN’S LAMP (6G) 0.0 112 BA Mike / Mathew de Kock
- 0 I SALUTE YOU (5G) 0.0 112 BA Peter Muscutt
- 0 JIMMY DON (7G) 0.0 112 A Joe Soma
- 0 CALLA LAGOON (GB) (5H) 0.0 111 A Stuart Pettigrew (Scratched)
- 0 DRUMNADROCHIT (4F) 0.0 111 A Mike / Mathew de Kock
- 0 GRAND EMPIRE (4G) 0.0 111 AT Sean Tarry
- 0 MADISON VALLEY (6G) 0.0 111 A Nathan Kotzen
- 0 FIELD MARSHAL (5G) 0.0 110 A Nathan Kotzen
- 0 SOLAR SAIL (5G) 0.0 109 A Paul Matchett
- 0 $ SPLITTHEEIGHTS (4C) 0.0 109 A Mike / Mathew de Kock
- 0 BUSSTOPINHOUNSLOW (5G) 0.0 108 AT Grant Maroun
- 0 IMMEDIATE EDGE (5G) 0.0 108 BA Mike / Mathew de Kock
- 0 LEGEND OF ARTHUR (5G) 0.0 108 HAT Sean Tarry
- 0 PALACE PRINCE (4C) 0.0 108 AT St John Gray
- 0 ISIVIVANE (5G) 0.0 107 A Peter Muscutt
- 0 PARISIAN WALKWAY (5G) 0.0 107 A Alec Laird
- 0 WILD INTENT (5G) 0.0 107 A Mike / Mathew de Kock
- 0 INDIAN OCEAN (7M) 0.0 105 BA Mano Pandaram
- 0 TOMYRIS (6M) 0.0 103 A Tony Peter
- 0 JAZZ CAFE (6M) 0.0 101 BA Robbie Hill (Scratched)
- 0 CURIOUS GIRL (4F) 0.0 100 A Mike / Mathew de Kock
- 0 GO GRAYSON GO (5H) 0.0 98 AT Frikkie Greyling
- 0 MASTER SPY (4G) 0.0 97 AT Sean Tarry
- 0 MISSION TO MARS (I (6G) 0.0 94 A Stuart Pettigrew (Scratched)
- 0 FIRST WISH (5M) 0.0 93 A Candice / Tammy Dawson
- 0 TINTIN (5G) 0.0 93 A Sean Tarry
Dates to diarise:
Final Entries Close: 09:00 Monday 16 November 2026 Weights: Monday 16 November 2026 Declarations: 11:00 Tuesday 17 November 2026 Final Field: Embargoed & announced on Tuesday 17 November at an event TBA Barrier Draw: Tuesday 17 November at an event TBA Please note: the determination of the final field is at the discretion of the NHA in consultation with 4Racing. The second Betway Summer Cup log will be published on 5 November 2026. This year’s Betway Summer Cup takes place at TAB Turffontein Racecourse on Saturday, 28 November 2026 and invites racegoers to “Celebrate Summer” with a day of top-class racing, entertainment and hospitality.Habib, Hollywood hold Highveld Aces
Calvin Habib and Champion Owners Hollywood Racing could provide bettors with plenty to cheer on Thursday 5 November when an eight-race programme unfolds at TAB Turffontein on the Inside track, where progressive runners and promising handicap debutants offer several attractive betting angles.
Habib has a chance to strike twice in quick succession, with Brett Webber-trained Naretoi a leading contender in Race 4 before the in-form rider partners another improving prospect, Clinton Binda inmate Dreadnought, in the following event.
Naretoi, a five-year-old grey by Danon Platina, has remained admirably consistent since winning over 1800m four starts ago. Despite a five-point rise in his rating, he has finished second, third and second again in subsequent appearances, underlining his competitiveness off the revised mark.
He was particularly game last time over 2400m on the Standside track, racing prominently throughout and staying on under pressure to finish a close-up second. A further two-point penalty is an added complication, and he must now negotiate another 200m, but neither represents an insurmountable obstacle given his recent form. Habib, who takes the reins for the first time, will be hoping to coax further improvement from the gelding, who should again be competitive despite carrying 60kg in a field that lacks obvious depth.
The prospect of a quick race-to-race double becomes more compelling with Dreadnought, whose authoritative maiden victory at TAB Vaal four weeks ago suggests he could be better than his opening handicap mark of 86.
The progressive Gimmethegreenlight colt won over the same distance with enough authority to suggest that his handicap debut could prove a favourable starting point. Still maturing and highly regarded, Binda’s charge has the added advantages of a favourable gate 1 draw and Habib maintaining the partnership. Those factors strengthen the case for a bold showing for Hollywood.
The champion owners have another promising prospect to unleash in Race 6, where Blunderbore makes his handicap debut over 1450m for Mike & Matthew de Kock.
The three-year-old son of Malmoos has improved with each outing, progressing from a debut third over 1200m to a second over this course and distance before producing an emphatic breakthrough victory last time. His 5.10-length success was all the more impressive given that he overcame the widest draw by surging to the front and dictating matters before leaving his rivals with no answer.
Blunderbore now faces a sterner examination from gate 9, but his upward trajectory is difficult to ignore. With just 53kg to shoulder, Jeffrey Syster is likely to adopt similar positive tactics, and if the colt can reproduce the early speed and authority of his latest performance, he could prove difficult to reel in.
Clive Robinson






















