RACE 1: PRIX BAGUENAULT DE PUCHESSE HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 1) – 1600M | TIME: 18:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 17300
WOODSTARS (FR) Finished fourth at Marseille-Borely over 1800m in a Maiden on 17 October, and placed before that on three starts. Looks ready to get first success. SINOIR (FR) Fourth at Lyon-Parilly over 1600m in a Maiden on 6 October. Handicap debut and can be involved. NO SOLO (FR) Successful at Saint-Cloud over 1600m in a Handicap when last seen on 25 September. Rise in the weights will make this more demanding but is not out of it. JEMAA EL FNA (FR) Got off the mark at Saint-Cloud over 1600m in a Handicap on 14 October on most recent start. Can score again.
RACE 2: PRIX DU GRAND CAMP LISTED STAKES (3YO+) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 2) – 2400M | TIME: 18:46 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 47600
MAINTAIN In good form and finished third at Toulouse over 2400m in a Listed on 9 October. Can make presence felt. PLEASEMAN (FR) Fair fourth at Baden-Baden in a Condition on 18 October. Listed winner over 2000m last November. Player. GOLDEN CALL (FR) Fourth at Lyon-Parilly over 2400m in a Listed on 2 6 September. One to pay close attention to. P AIUTE (IRE) Runner-up at Compiegne over 2400m in a Class 3 on 15 September. Honest performer who warrants respect stepping up in class.
RACE 3: PRIX DU TREMBLAY STAKES – ARAB GROUP 3 (3YO) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 3) – 2400M | TIME: 19:18 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 33900
NIAGARA DU SEUIL (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Saint-Cloud over 2400m in a Group 2 on 8 October. Can get off the mark. NAPPLE’S (FR) Impressive debut winner who won by 4.5 lengths last start over 2400m in a Handicap on 24 May. Will continue the great form here. NOLIKA (FR) Successful at Nancy over 2400m in a Condition on 27 September. Open to progress and can be competitive. NALEWA VALLEY (FR) Debut winner who won by 1.75 lengths over 2400m in a Handicap last start. Racing in good form.
RACE 4: PRIX DU BUSTE DE FRANCOIS-ANDRE CLAIMING STAKES – AWT (4YO+) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 1) – 2500M | TIME: 19:34 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 18200
ARNAY LE DUC (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Lyon-La Soie over 2400m in a Claimer on 21 October. Has an excellent record at this level and should be right there at the finish once again. CREATIVER (IRE) Won at Fontainebleau over 2600m in a Claimer on 20 September. Won the first time dropping into a Claimer but will need to prove himself on the sand. MACHETE (FR) Finished second in a Claimer over 2400m at Lyon La Soie on 2 October. This Listed winner as a 3YO again showed preference for the sand last time and should be competitive again. RINASCERO (IRE) Won at Saint-Cloud over 2400m in a Class 3 Handicap on 18 September. Has performed well at this track and is not a runner to be ignored.
RACE 5: PRIX DE LACROIX-LAVAL HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 4) – 2400M | TIME: 19:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200
TREATWOOD (FR) Unplaced at Marseille-Borely over 2000m in a Class 2 Handicap on 12 October. Won at Vichy in a Class 3 Handicap in late July and previous course winner. Key chance. LA MAZZI GOGO (FR) Finished third at Marseille-Borely over 2000m in a Class 3 Handicap when last seen on 12 October. Can be competitive. PLATA DOCTOBRE (FR) Unplaced at Marseille-Borely over 2000m in a Class 2 Handicap on 12 October, and a win before that at Vichy over 2000m in September. Ought to be in the shake-up. RAW ENERGY (FR) Runner-up at Lyon-Parilly over 2400m in a Class 3 Handicap on 6 October. Merits attention each-way.
RACE 6: PRIX DE L’EPINAY MAIDEN STAKES – AWT (2YO) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 2) – 1900M | TIME: 20:08 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 27400
GELDEN GREY (FR) Encouraging first-up run when finishing third over 1800m in a Handicap on 29 September. Should improve and strip fitter. OPERATIF (IRE) Impressive first-up run when finishing third over 1600m in a Handicap on 3 September. Capable of improvement here. SALMY (USA) Came home sixth at ParisLongchamp over 1600m in a Condition on 3 September. Ran well against experienced runners on debut and will enjoy the longer trip. QEYNAN Finished fifth at Chantilly over 1800m in a Maiden on 29 September. Ran behind GELDEN GREY (7) on that occasion, showing improvement from earlier debut performance. Merits consideration.
RACE 7: PRIX D’ESSAY HANDICAP – AWT (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 3) – 1900M | TIME: 20:43 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 13000
DAYAK (FR) Unplaced at Chantilly over 1800m in a Class 3 Handicap on 29 September. Has had two warm-up runs after a lengthy break and returns to the course of last win. Hard to ignore. NOT SO SILL Y (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Chantilly over 1800m in a Class 4 Handicap on 7 October. Was running on nicely last time and looks gearing up for another victory. ZYGFRYD (FR) Finished second at Deauville over 1800m in a Class 4 Handicap on 19 October. Attempted to make all last time but was caught close home to go down 0.5 lengths. Can make amends. BECH RIVER (IRE) Runner-up at Saint-Cloud over 2000m in a Class 4 Handicap on 14 October. Has been supplemented into this and can prove effectiveness on the sand.
RACE 8: PRIX DE LA ROCQUE MAIDEN STAKES – AWT (2YO) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 4) – 1900M | TIME: 21:18 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 27400
AETHELFLAED (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Chantilly over 1600m in a Condition on 29 September. Produced a strong finish to go down just 0.75 lengths on debut and a first win will not be far off. JUSTICIA (FR) Encouraging first-up run when finishing fourth over 2000m in a Handicap on 7 September. Should improve and strip fitter. I AM MYSELF (USA) Unraced 2YO filly by War Of Will out of Pulpit filly Pachattack trained by Francis Henri Graffard. Dam is a two-time Listed winner and could have a promising debut. ROSA AUREA (FR) Unraced 2YO filly by Bayside Boy out of Nathaniel mare Rosea trained by Gerald Mosse. Grand dam won a Group 3 in Germany so is well connected.
RACE 9: PRIX DE SAINT-LOYER-DES-CHAMPS HANDICAP – AWT (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 5) – 1400M | TIME: 21:53 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25900
MUNCH (FR) Consistent so far and was not disgraced when third at Lyon-Parilly over 1600m in a Maiden on 6 October. Can win trying a Handicap. SUNNY QUEEN (FR) In good form and finished third at Saint-Cloud over 1600m in a Handicap on 14 October. Should fight out the finish once again. QUIET STRENGTH (FR) Very consistent and finished fourth at Chantilly over 1200m in a Handicap on 10 October. Can be a threat yet again. WHY NOT (FR) Remains in good shape and was not disgraced when third at Chantilly over 1400m in a Maiden on 7 October. Capable of making the frame.
RACE 10: PRIX DE BOISCHAMPRE HANDICAP – AWT (2YO) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 6) – 1400M | TIME: 22:28 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 22100
LILY ANGEL (FR) Showed capability with a win in Zurich over 1600m on 20 September. Improving and might well follow up. MERI SHAKTI (FR) Showed improvement when fourth at Marseille Pont De Vivaux over 1500m in a Claimer on 7 October. Could contest the finish once again. SUCRERIE (FR) Has shown some fair form and finished fourth at La Roche-Posay over 1600m in a Maiden on 11 October. Can be competitive once again. REGAL CHOP (FR) Showed some improvement when fourth at Saint-Cloud over 1600m in a Handicap on 14 October. Can get into the mix of things.
RACE 11: PRIX DU CHATEAU DE BEAUFOSSE HANDICAP – AWT (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 7) – 1900M | TIME: 23:03 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 14400
LUCAS TREZY (FR) Good second in a Class 4 Claimer over 2400m at Lyon La Soie on 11 October. Strong winning chance. SIN CITY (FR) Pleasing third in a Class 4 Handicap over 1800m at Deauville on 19 October. Each-way chance. BAILEYS ECLAIR (FR) A winner in a Class 4 Handicap over 1800m at Chantilly on 7 October. Can follow up here. INMATE Forgivable eighth in a Class 4 Handicap over 1800m at Deauville on 19 October. Can redeem himself here.
RACE 12: PRIX DE BEAUFOSSE HANDICAP – AWT (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 8) – 1900M | TIME: 23:38 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 17300
MELANIES JOY Consecutive second in a Class 3 Handicap over 1800m at Chantilly on 7 October. Strong winning chance. AMBRA ANTICA (FR) Furnished into third in a Class 3 Handicap over 1800m at Chantilly on 7 October. Each-way chance. ORANGE VIF (FR) Well-experienced fourth in a Class 3 Handicap over 2000m at Saint-Cloud on 14 October. Needs serious consideration here. LUNALA (FR) Good second in a Class 4 Handicap over 1800m at Deauville on 19 October. Include in all plays.
RACE 13: PRIX DU CHATEAU DE TOCQUEVILLE (4YO+) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 9) – 1500M | TIME: 00:13 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 14600
RUE ERNESTINE (FR) Good second in a Class 4 Condition over 1700m at Saint-Brieuc on 4 October. Good winning chance. ABACUR (FR) Not the best run into ninth in a Class 3 Handicap over 2000m at Mont-De-Marsan on 17 August. Returns after a small break but can give a good account. FAVORY CHOP (FR) Put a line through when running tenth in a Class 4 Handicap over 1300m at Deauville on 5 October. Needs to make amends here. OUT OF THE BLUE (FR) Moved into fifth in a Class 4 Condition over 1600m at Fontainebleau on 16 October. Place chance.
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RACE 1: PRIX BAGUENAULT DE PUCHESSE HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 1) – 1600M | TIME: 18:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 17300
WOODSTARS (FR) Finished fourth at Marseille-Borely over 1800m in a Maiden on 17 October, and placed before that on three starts. Looks ready to get first success. SINOIR (FR) Fourth at Lyon-Parilly over 1600m in a Maiden on 6 October. Handicap debut and can be involved. NO SOLO (FR) Successful at Saint-Cloud over 1600m in a Handicap when last seen on 25 September. Rise in the weights will make this more demanding but is not out of it. JEMAA EL FNA (FR) Got off the mark at Saint-Cloud over 1600m in a Handicap on 14 October on most recent start. Can score again.
RACE 2: PRIX DU GRAND CAMP LISTED STAKES (3YO+) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 2) – 2400M | TIME: 18:46 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 47600
MAINTAIN In good form and finished third at Toulouse over 2400m in a Listed on 9 October. Can make presence felt. PLEASEMAN (FR) Fair fourth at Baden-Baden in a Condition on 18 October. Listed winner over 2000m last November. Player. GOLDEN CALL (FR) Fourth at Lyon-Parilly over 2400m in a Listed on 2 6 September. One to pay close attention to. P AIUTE (IRE) Runner-up at Compiegne over 2400m in a Class 3 on 15 September. Honest performer who warrants respect stepping up in class.
RACE 3: PRIX DU TREMBLAY STAKES – ARAB GROUP 3 (3YO) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 3) – 2400M | TIME: 19:18 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 33900
NIAGARA DU SEUIL (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Saint-Cloud over 2400m in a Group 2 on 8 October. Can get off the mark. NAPPLE’S (FR) Impressive debut winner who won by 4.5 lengths last start over 2400m in a Handicap on 24 May. Will continue the great form here. NOLIKA (FR) Successful at Nancy over 2400m in a Condition on 27 September. Open to progress and can be competitive. NALEWA VALLEY (FR) Debut winner who won by 1.75 lengths over 2400m in a Handicap last start. Racing in good form.
RACE 4: PRIX DU BUSTE DE FRANCOIS-ANDRE CLAIMING STAKES – AWT (4YO+) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 1) – 2500M | TIME: 19:34 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 18200
ARNAY LE DUC (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Lyon-La Soie over 2400m in a Claimer on 21 October. Has an excellent record at this level and should be right there at the finish once again. CREATIVER (IRE) Won at Fontainebleau over 2600m in a Claimer on 20 September. Won the first time dropping into a Claimer but will need to prove himself on the sand. MACHETE (FR) Finished second in a Claimer over 2400m at Lyon La Soie on 2 October. This Listed winner as a 3YO again showed preference for the sand last time and should be competitive again. RINASCERO (IRE) Won at Saint-Cloud over 2400m in a Class 3 Handicap on 18 September. Has performed well at this track and is not a runner to be ignored.
RACE 5: PRIX DE LACROIX-LAVAL HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 4) – 2400M | TIME: 19:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200
TREATWOOD (FR) Unplaced at Marseille-Borely over 2000m in a Class 2 Handicap on 12 October. Won at Vichy in a Class 3 Handicap in late July and previous course winner. Key chance. LA MAZZI GOGO (FR) Finished third at Marseille-Borely over 2000m in a Class 3 Handicap when last seen on 12 October. Can be competitive. PLATA DOCTOBRE (FR) Unplaced at Marseille-Borely over 2000m in a Class 2 Handicap on 12 October, and a win before that at Vichy over 2000m in September. Ought to be in the shake-up. RAW ENERGY (FR) Runner-up at Lyon-Parilly over 2400m in a Class 3 Handicap on 6 October. Merits attention each-way.
RACE 6: PRIX DE L’EPINAY MAIDEN STAKES – AWT (2YO) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 2) – 1900M | TIME: 20:08 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 27400
GELDEN GREY (FR) Encouraging first-up run when finishing third over 1800m in a Handicap on 29 September. Should improve and strip fitter. OPERATIF (IRE) Impressive first-up run when finishing third over 1600m in a Handicap on 3 September. Capable of improvement here. SALMY (USA) Came home sixth at ParisLongchamp over 1600m in a Condition on 3 September. Ran well against experienced runners on debut and will enjoy the longer trip. QEYNAN Finished fifth at Chantilly over 1800m in a Maiden on 29 September. Ran behind GELDEN GREY (7) on that occasion, showing improvement from earlier debut performance. Merits consideration.
RACE 7: PRIX D’ESSAY HANDICAP – AWT (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 3) – 1900M | TIME: 20:43 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 13000
DAYAK (FR) Unplaced at Chantilly over 1800m in a Class 3 Handicap on 29 September. Has had two warm-up runs after a lengthy break and returns to the course of last win. Hard to ignore. NOT SO SILL Y (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Chantilly over 1800m in a Class 4 Handicap on 7 October. Was running on nicely last time and looks gearing up for another victory. ZYGFRYD (FR) Finished second at Deauville over 1800m in a Class 4 Handicap on 19 October. Attempted to make all last time but was caught close home to go down 0.5 lengths. Can make amends. BECH RIVER (IRE) Runner-up at Saint-Cloud over 2000m in a Class 4 Handicap on 14 October. Has been supplemented into this and can prove effectiveness on the sand.
RACE 8: PRIX DE LA ROCQUE MAIDEN STAKES – AWT (2YO) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 4) – 1900M | TIME: 21:18 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 27400
AETHELFLAED (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Chantilly over 1600m in a Condition on 29 September. Produced a strong finish to go down just 0.75 lengths on debut and a first win will not be far off. JUSTICIA (FR) Encouraging first-up run when finishing fourth over 2000m in a Handicap on 7 September. Should improve and strip fitter. I AM MYSELF (USA) Unraced 2YO filly by War Of Will out of Pulpit filly Pachattack trained by Francis Henri Graffard. Dam is a two-time Listed winner and could have a promising debut. ROSA AUREA (FR) Unraced 2YO filly by Bayside Boy out of Nathaniel mare Rosea trained by Gerald Mosse. Grand dam won a Group 3 in Germany so is well connected.
RACE 9: PRIX DE SAINT-LOYER-DES-CHAMPS HANDICAP – AWT (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 5) – 1400M | TIME: 21:53 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25900
MUNCH (FR) Consistent so far and was not disgraced when third at Lyon-Parilly over 1600m in a Maiden on 6 October. Can win trying a Handicap. SUNNY QUEEN (FR) In good form and finished third at Saint-Cloud over 1600m in a Handicap on 14 October. Should fight out the finish once again. QUIET STRENGTH (FR) Very consistent and finished fourth at Chantilly over 1200m in a Handicap on 10 October. Can be a threat yet again. WHY NOT (FR) Remains in good shape and was not disgraced when third at Chantilly over 1400m in a Maiden on 7 October. Capable of making the frame.
RACE 10: PRIX DE BOISCHAMPRE HANDICAP – AWT (2YO) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 6) – 1400M | TIME: 22:28 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 22100
LILY ANGEL (FR) Showed capability with a win in Zurich over 1600m on 20 September. Improving and might well follow up. MERI SHAKTI (FR) Showed improvement when fourth at Marseille Pont De Vivaux over 1500m in a Claimer on 7 October. Could contest the finish once again. SUCRERIE (FR) Has shown some fair form and finished fourth at La Roche-Posay over 1600m in a Maiden on 11 October. Can be competitive once again. REGAL CHOP (FR) Showed some improvement when fourth at Saint-Cloud over 1600m in a Handicap on 14 October. Can get into the mix of things.
RACE 11: PRIX DU CHATEAU DE BEAUFOSSE HANDICAP – AWT (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 7) – 1900M | TIME: 23:03 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 14400
LUCAS TREZY (FR) Good second in a Class 4 Claimer over 2400m at Lyon La Soie on 11 October. Strong winning chance. SIN CITY (FR) Pleasing third in a Class 4 Handicap over 1800m at Deauville on 19 October. Each-way chance. BAILEYS ECLAIR (FR) A winner in a Class 4 Handicap over 1800m at Chantilly on 7 October. Can follow up here. INMATE Forgivable eighth in a Class 4 Handicap over 1800m at Deauville on 19 October. Can redeem himself here.
RACE 12: PRIX DE BEAUFOSSE HANDICAP – AWT (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 8) – 1900M | TIME: 23:38 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 17300
MELANIES JOY Consecutive second in a Class 3 Handicap over 1800m at Chantilly on 7 October. Strong winning chance. AMBRA ANTICA (FR) Furnished into third in a Class 3 Handicap over 1800m at Chantilly on 7 October. Each-way chance. ORANGE VIF (FR) Well-experienced fourth in a Class 3 Handicap over 2000m at Saint-Cloud on 14 October. Needs serious consideration here. LUNALA (FR) Good second in a Class 4 Handicap over 1800m at Deauville on 19 October. Include in all plays.
RACE 13: PRIX DU CHATEAU DE TOCQUEVILLE (4YO+) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 9) – 1500M | TIME: 00:13 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 14600
RUE ERNESTINE (FR) Good second in a Class 4 Condition over 1700m at Saint-Brieuc on 4 October. Good winning chance. ABACUR (FR) Not the best run into ninth in a Class 3 Handicap over 2000m at Mont-De-Marsan on 17 August. Returns after a small break but can give a good account. FAVORY CHOP (FR) Put a line through when running tenth in a Class 4 Handicap over 1300m at Deauville on 5 October. Needs to make amends here. OUT OF THE BLUE (FR) Moved into fifth in a Class 4 Condition over 1600m at Fontainebleau on 16 October. Place chance.
RACE 1: PRIX BAGUENAULT DE PUCHESSE HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 1) – 1600M | TIME: 18:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 17300
WOODSTARS (FR) Finished fourth at Marseille-Borely over 1800m in a Maiden on 17 October, and placed before that on three starts. Looks ready to get first success. SINOIR (FR) Fourth at Lyon-Parilly over 1600m in a Maiden on 6 October. Handicap debut and can be involved. NO SOLO (FR) Successful at Saint-Cloud over 1600m in a Handicap when last seen on 25 September. Rise in the weights will make this more demanding but is not out of it. JEMAA EL FNA (FR) Got off the mark at Saint-Cloud over 1600m in a Handicap on 14 October on most recent start. Can score again.
RACE 2: PRIX DU GRAND CAMP LISTED STAKES (3YO+) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 2) – 2400M | TIME: 18:46 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 47600
MAINTAIN In good form and finished third at Toulouse over 2400m in a Listed on 9 October. Can make presence felt. PLEASEMAN (FR) Fair fourth at Baden-Baden in a Condition on 18 October. Listed winner over 2000m last November. Player. GOLDEN CALL (FR) Fourth at Lyon-Parilly over 2400m in a Listed on 2 6 September. One to pay close attention to. P AIUTE (IRE) Runner-up at Compiegne over 2400m in a Class 3 on 15 September. Honest performer who warrants respect stepping up in class.
RACE 3: PRIX DU TREMBLAY STAKES – ARAB GROUP 3 (3YO) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 3) – 2400M | TIME: 19:18 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 33900
NIAGARA DU SEUIL (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Saint-Cloud over 2400m in a Group 2 on 8 October. Can get off the mark. NAPPLE’S (FR) Impressive debut winner who won by 4.5 lengths last start over 2400m in a Handicap on 24 May. Will continue the great form here. NOLIKA (FR) Successful at Nancy over 2400m in a Condition on 27 September. Open to progress and can be competitive. NALEWA VALLEY (FR) Debut winner who won by 1.75 lengths over 2400m in a Handicap last start. Racing in good form.
RACE 4: PRIX DU BUSTE DE FRANCOIS-ANDRE CLAIMING STAKES – AWT (4YO+) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 1) – 2500M | TIME: 19:34 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 18200
ARNAY LE DUC (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Lyon-La Soie over 2400m in a Claimer on 21 October. Has an excellent record at this level and should be right there at the finish once again. CREATIVER (IRE) Won at Fontainebleau over 2600m in a Claimer on 20 September. Won the first time dropping into a Claimer but will need to prove himself on the sand. MACHETE (FR) Finished second in a Claimer over 2400m at Lyon La Soie on 2 October. This Listed winner as a 3YO again showed preference for the sand last time and should be competitive again. RINASCERO (IRE) Won at Saint-Cloud over 2400m in a Class 3 Handicap on 18 September. Has performed well at this track and is not a runner to be ignored.
RACE 5: PRIX DE LACROIX-LAVAL HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 4) – 2400M | TIME: 19:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200
TREATWOOD (FR) Unplaced at Marseille-Borely over 2000m in a Class 2 Handicap on 12 October. Won at Vichy in a Class 3 Handicap in late July and previous course winner. Key chance. LA MAZZI GOGO (FR) Finished third at Marseille-Borely over 2000m in a Class 3 Handicap when last seen on 12 October. Can be competitive. PLATA DOCTOBRE (FR) Unplaced at Marseille-Borely over 2000m in a Class 2 Handicap on 12 October, and a win before that at Vichy over 2000m in September. Ought to be in the shake-up. RAW ENERGY (FR) Runner-up at Lyon-Parilly over 2400m in a Class 3 Handicap on 6 October. Merits attention each-way.
RACE 6: PRIX DE L’EPINAY MAIDEN STAKES – AWT (2YO) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 2) – 1900M | TIME: 20:08 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 27400
GELDEN GREY (FR) Encouraging first-up run when finishing third over 1800m in a Handicap on 29 September. Should improve and strip fitter. OPERATIF (IRE) Impressive first-up run when finishing third over 1600m in a Handicap on 3 September. Capable of improvement here. SALMY (USA) Came home sixth at ParisLongchamp over 1600m in a Condition on 3 September. Ran well against experienced runners on debut and will enjoy the longer trip. QEYNAN Finished fifth at Chantilly over 1800m in a Maiden on 29 September. Ran behind GELDEN GREY (7) on that occasion, showing improvement from earlier debut performance. Merits consideration.
RACE 7: PRIX D’ESSAY HANDICAP – AWT (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 3) – 1900M | TIME: 20:43 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 13000
DAYAK (FR) Unplaced at Chantilly over 1800m in a Class 3 Handicap on 29 September. Has had two warm-up runs after a lengthy break and returns to the course of last win. Hard to ignore. NOT SO SILL Y (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Chantilly over 1800m in a Class 4 Handicap on 7 October. Was running on nicely last time and looks gearing up for another victory. ZYGFRYD (FR) Finished second at Deauville over 1800m in a Class 4 Handicap on 19 October. Attempted to make all last time but was caught close home to go down 0.5 lengths. Can make amends. BECH RIVER (IRE) Runner-up at Saint-Cloud over 2000m in a Class 4 Handicap on 14 October. Has been supplemented into this and can prove effectiveness on the sand.
RACE 8: PRIX DE LA ROCQUE MAIDEN STAKES – AWT (2YO) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 4) – 1900M | TIME: 21:18 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 27400
AETHELFLAED (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Chantilly over 1600m in a Condition on 29 September. Produced a strong finish to go down just 0.75 lengths on debut and a first win will not be far off. JUSTICIA (FR) Encouraging first-up run when finishing fourth over 2000m in a Handicap on 7 September. Should improve and strip fitter. I AM MYSELF (USA) Unraced 2YO filly by War Of Will out of Pulpit filly Pachattack trained by Francis Henri Graffard. Dam is a two-time Listed winner and could have a promising debut. ROSA AUREA (FR) Unraced 2YO filly by Bayside Boy out of Nathaniel mare Rosea trained by Gerald Mosse. Grand dam won a Group 3 in Germany so is well connected.
RACE 9: PRIX DE SAINT-LOYER-DES-CHAMPS HANDICAP – AWT (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 5) – 1400M | TIME: 21:53 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25900
MUNCH (FR) Consistent so far and was not disgraced when third at Lyon-Parilly over 1600m in a Maiden on 6 October. Can win trying a Handicap. SUNNY QUEEN (FR) In good form and finished third at Saint-Cloud over 1600m in a Handicap on 14 October. Should fight out the finish once again. QUIET STRENGTH (FR) Very consistent and finished fourth at Chantilly over 1200m in a Handicap on 10 October. Can be a threat yet again. WHY NOT (FR) Remains in good shape and was not disgraced when third at Chantilly over 1400m in a Maiden on 7 October. Capable of making the frame.
RACE 10: PRIX DE BOISCHAMPRE HANDICAP – AWT (2YO) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 6) – 1400M | TIME: 22:28 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 22100
LILY ANGEL (FR) Showed capability with a win in Zurich over 1600m on 20 September. Improving and might well follow up. MERI SHAKTI (FR) Showed improvement when fourth at Marseille Pont De Vivaux over 1500m in a Claimer on 7 October. Could contest the finish once again. SUCRERIE (FR) Has shown some fair form and finished fourth at La Roche-Posay over 1600m in a Maiden on 11 October. Can be competitive once again. REGAL CHOP (FR) Showed some improvement when fourth at Saint-Cloud over 1600m in a Handicap on 14 October. Can get into the mix of things.
RACE 11: PRIX DU CHATEAU DE BEAUFOSSE HANDICAP – AWT (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 7) – 1900M | TIME: 23:03 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 14400
LUCAS TREZY (FR) Good second in a Class 4 Claimer over 2400m at Lyon La Soie on 11 October. Strong winning chance. SIN CITY (FR) Pleasing third in a Class 4 Handicap over 1800m at Deauville on 19 October. Each-way chance. BAILEYS ECLAIR (FR) A winner in a Class 4 Handicap over 1800m at Chantilly on 7 October. Can follow up here. INMATE Forgivable eighth in a Class 4 Handicap over 1800m at Deauville on 19 October. Can redeem himself here.
RACE 12: PRIX DE BEAUFOSSE HANDICAP – AWT (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 8) – 1900M | TIME: 23:38 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 17300
MELANIES JOY Consecutive second in a Class 3 Handicap over 1800m at Chantilly on 7 October. Strong winning chance. AMBRA ANTICA (FR) Furnished into third in a Class 3 Handicap over 1800m at Chantilly on 7 October. Each-way chance. ORANGE VIF (FR) Well-experienced fourth in a Class 3 Handicap over 2000m at Saint-Cloud on 14 October. Needs serious consideration here. LUNALA (FR) Good second in a Class 4 Handicap over 1800m at Deauville on 19 October. Include in all plays.
RACE 13: PRIX DU CHATEAU DE TOCQUEVILLE (4YO+) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 9) – 1500M | TIME: 00:13 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 14600
RUE ERNESTINE (FR) Good second in a Class 4 Condition over 1700m at Saint-Brieuc on 4 October. Good winning chance. ABACUR (FR) Not the best run into ninth in a Class 3 Handicap over 2000m at Mont-De-Marsan on 17 August. Returns after a small break but can give a good account. FAVORY CHOP (FR) Put a line through when running tenth in a Class 4 Handicap over 1300m at Deauville on 5 October. Needs to make amends here. OUT OF THE BLUE (FR) Moved into fifth in a Class 4 Condition over 1600m at Fontainebleau on 16 October. Place chance.
United Kingdom Express Form & Race Previews (Newmarket/Newcastle) – Friday, October...
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RACE 1: GERMAN G1 RACECOURSES THANK WORLD POOL BRITISH EBF NOVICE STAKES (C & G) (DIV 2) (3) (FROM NEWMARKET RACE 3) – 1408M | TIME: 20:40 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 12000
LAST HORIZON Dubawi colt out of Silent Escape. BAYSLINE (IRE) Bayside Boy colt out of Sharapova. JEREMYS ICON Sixties Icon gelding out of Jersey Breeze. DARK SUPREMACY (IRE) Led, drifted right, ridden 400m out, headed before final 200m, lost 2nd inside last 100m , finished 3rd, 5 lengths behind winner at Kempton 1600m Novice Stakes in October.
RACE 2: 157 GROSSER PREIS VON BADEN HANDICAP (4) (FROM NEWMARKET RACE 4) – 1006M | TIME: 21:15 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 12500
FENLANDER Wore red hood, led near 200m, ridden to win Leicester 1000m Handicap by 2.5 lengths over Smart Vision in October. MARCHING MAC (IRE) Led from early, pushed over 200m out, ridden inside final 100m, won 1200m Handicap at Catterick by 1.75 lengths in October. NEVER JUST A DREAM (IRE) Started quickly, settled at rear, ridden with progress over 200m, kept steady inside final 200m, finished 4th, 12 lengths behind winner at 1200m in October. AL HUSSAR Midfield, gained ground 400m out, stayed strong in final 200m, finished 2nd, 1 length behind Proof at Haydock 1000m Handicap in October.
RACE 3: IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF ‘BOSRA SHAM’ FILLIES’ STAKES (LISTED) (LR) (FROM NEWMARKET RACE 5) – 1207M | TIME: 21:45 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 55000
SIENA STORM (GER) Wore hood, raced freely from rear, gained ground 600m out, challenged 400m out, finished 5th, 0.75 lengths behind Lola De Valence over 1400m in October. NICELY (IRE) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed over 400m out, weakened near 200m, finished 4th, 5 lengths behind winner Joga Bonito at Dundalk 1400m in October. LOVE IS (IRE) Led early, prominent, ridden 400m out, faded over 200m, finished 4th, 3 lengths behind Acclamation Star at Salisbury 1200m 2YO Filly in September. ETONNANTE (IRE) Led early, headed 400m out, weakened in last 200m, finished last, 7 lengths behind Silent Beauty in 1200m 2YO Filly Group 3 at Ayr in September.
RACE 4: ST SIMON STAKES (GROUP 3) (G3) (FROM NEWMARKET RACE 6) – 2414M | TIME: 22:20 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 75000
AEGEAN PRINCE Prominent led early, tracked leaders, took charge with 600m to go, won impressively by more than 4 lengths at Haydock 2800m in September. AL AASY (IRE) Wore earplugs, slow start, held up, pushed 400m out, led final 200m, kept strong, won 2400m at Ascot beating Royal Playwri in October. AL QAREEM (IRE) Soon led, lost lead over 400m out, weakened to finished 4th, 8 lengths behind Gregory at York 2800m Listed Stakes in June. EVANESCO Tracked leaders, led near 400m out, headed inside final 200m, battled, just held, finished 2nd by a head at Newmarket 2400m Handicap in October.
RACE 5: MUNICH’S GROSSER DALLMAYR-PREIS HANDICAP (5) (FROM NEWMARKET RACE 7) – 1609M | TIME: 22:55 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 10000
BERRY CLEVER Wore red hood, mid-division, closed 400m out, challenged to lead final 100m, won by 0.5 lengths at Kempton 1600m Handicap in October. GUILTY VERDICT Tracked leaders on near side, challenged inside final 200m, finished 2nd by 0.5 lengths at Newmarket 1600m Handicap in October. DEVIL’S BRIGADE (IRE) Made all, led over 200m out, won 1600m Maiden Stakes at Pontefract, beating Fan Me by 1.5 lengths in September. MARSH BENHAM (IRE) Near rear, pushed halfway, detached 400m out, finished 9th behind Rhoscolyn at Leicester 1600m Handicap in October.
RACE 6: WESTMINSTER-137 GROSSER PREIS VON BERLIN NOVICE STAKES (GBB RACE) (4) (FROM NEWMARKET RACE 8) – 1207M | TIME: 23:30 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 10000
GUIDING FORCE Perfect Power colt out of Totally Lost. VENETIAN STORM Jockey green, slow start, stayed behind, weakened inside final 200m, finished last, far behind Castlerock Girl at Nottingham 1200m 2YO Filly Novice Stakes in October. LIVORNO Oasis Dream colt out of Rosa Gold. CARBINE COUNTRY (IRE) Mid-pack, pushed 400m out, finished 5th, 5 lengths behind winner Night In Vegas at Newmarket 1400m 2YO Auction in October.
RACE 7: MIDNITE: BUILT FOR 2026 NOT 2006 HANDICAP (6) (FROM NEWCASTLE RACE 1) – 2050M | TIME: 00:15 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 6000
GOLSPIE (IRE) Mid-division, advanced well 400m out, chased leader 200m out, finished 2nd, 1.25 lengths behind Optician over 2200m Handicap at Southwell in October. BAY DREAM BELIEVER (IRE) Held up at rear, ridden 400m out, gained 2nd final strides, finished 2nd, 1.25 lengths behind winner Carmel Valley over 1600m Handicap in October. RORY’S GOLD (IRE) Started slowly wearing hood, midfield, pushed over 600m out, no impression over 400m out, weakened over 200m, finished 10th over 1600m in October. URBAN ROAD Constantly at rear, finished 7th behind Nepal in 1600m Handicap at Newcastle in October.
RACE 8: ALL-WEATHER CHAMPIONSHIP IS BACK NOVICE STAKES (GBB RACE) (4) (FROM NEWCASTLE RACE 2) – 1421M | TIME: 00:45 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 10000
VENETIAN SKY (FR) Mid-division, blocked 400m out, switched right 200m out, finished 4th, 2 lengths behind Media Legend over 1600m Handicap at Yarmouth in October. PETULA Slow start, improved inside, led final 200m, won at Kempton 1400m, beating Ribenska by 0.75 lengths last August. ALL YOU CAN BE (USA) Slow start, rear position, advanced 400m out, finished 3rd, 4 lengths behind Cloud Forest at Southwell 1400m Novice Stakes in October. SAVERNAKE (IRE) Held up at rear, 4th 400m out, pushed to 3rd but checked 200m out, finished 4th, 3.5 lengths behind Weffaag at Newcastle 1400m Novice Stakes in September.
RACE 9: AWC FINALS DAY AT NEWCASTLE 26TH MARCH NURSERY (5) (FROM NEWCASTLE RACE 3) – 1614M | TIME: 01:15 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 6000
PEQUENITA Tracked leaders, ridden to 2nd over 200m out, pressed winner, kept on but held 2nd, 1.75 lengths behind winner at 1600m Handicap in September. XOCHIPILLI Towards rear, pushed 400m out, plugged on final 200m, never challenged, finished 4th, 6 lengths behind Arctic Tsar at Kempton 1400m in September. LADY CAROLINE LAMB Prominent weakened inside final 200m, finishing 5th, 7 lengths behind Arctic Tsar at Kempton 1600m 2YO Handicap in October. ASTRAL CROWN (IRE) Kept close, lost pace over 400m out, weakened final 200m, finished 4th, 12 lengths behind Silverella at Pontefract 1600m Novice Stakes in September.
RACE 10: MIDNITE BUILT DIFFERENT HANDICAP (5) (FROM NEWCASTLE RACE 4) – 1207M | TIME: 01:45 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 7100
ENNOBLE (IRE) Led until 400m out, challenged at 200m, finished close 2nd by nose behind Qila in 1000m Novice Stakes in October. BELIEVEINMENOW (IRE) Wore hood, held keenly, tracked leaders, gained over 400m out, no extra inside final 200m, finished 4th, 3.5 lengths behind winner at Southwell 1000m Novice Stakes in September. BRAVE TRAVELLER Early to post, midfield, ridden and faded 600m out , stayed on inside final 200m, finished 5th, 10 lengths behind French Affair at Redcar 1200m Handicap in August. TRY STORM CAT (IRE) Wore hood, led early, weakened over 200m out, finished 12th, 10 lengths behind Irish Nectar at Leicester 1200m Handicap in October.
RACE 11: MIDNITE A NEXT GENERATION BETTING APP HANDICAP (3) (FROM NEWCASTLE RACE 5) – 1006M | TIME: 02:15 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 15200
EL YAM Led early, maintained pace, won Southwell 1000m Handicap, beating Ziggy’s Triton by 0.5 lengths in September. TATTERSTALL (IRE) Wore hood, led early, won by 1.25 lengths over Regal Envoy at 1000m Handicap at Lingfield in September. . ADRESTIA Wore hood, midfield, ridden over 200m out, kept on , finished 6th, 2.5 lengths behind Gold Star Hero at Ascot 1000m Handicap in October. GAELI (ITY) Held well, pressed over 400m out, faded in final 200m, finished 5th, 8 lengths behind City Captain at Hamilton 1000m Handicap in September.
RACE 12: AWC SEASON 14 HAS BEGUN HANDICAP (5) (FROM NEWCASTLE RACE 6) – 1614M | TIME: 02:45 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 7100
POPPEYE Chased leaders, ridden 400m out, led 200m out, won by 1.25 lengths at Newcastle 1600m Handicap in October. CORAMENTO Chased leaders, moved strongly 400m out, led inside last 200m, won by 2.25 lengths at Newcastle 1600m Handicap in October. COSMOS RAJ Held up, chased winner 400m out, close 200m out, kept pace, finished 2nd by 3.5 lengths at Wolverhampton 1900m Handicap in October. ORANGESANDLEMONS Soon led, headed 400m out, weakened final 100m, finished 6th, 3.5 lengths behind A La Noche at Southwell 1600m Handicap in October.
RACE 13: MAKE THE MOVE TO MIDNITE HANDICAP (5) (FROM NEWCASTLE RACE 7) – 1207M | TIME: 03:15 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 7100
MASSIMO BLUE Made effort 200m out, stayed strong, won by 3.5 lengths at Southwell 1200m Handicap beating Prince Of Pillo in October. ROARING RALPH Led, ridden 400m out, strong finish, held 2nd by 0 .25 lengths, finished 3rd at Newcastle 1200m Handicap in October. BELLAGIO MAN (IRE) Early to post, midfield, ridden 400m out, no response, dropped to last final 100m, finished last, 10 lengths behind winner at Newcastle 1200m Handicap in October. THE GREEN MAN (IRE) Stayed at back, ridden 400m out; moderate late headway; finished 7th, 5 lengths behind Acclaimed Free dom at Newcastle 1200m Handicap in October.
RACE 14: AW TRIALS DAY – LINGFIELD 2ND JAN 2027 HANDICAP (DIV 1) (6) (FROM NEWCASTLE RACE 8) – 1421M | TIME: 03:45 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 6000
LANARRA (IRE) Mid-pack, improved 400m out, led late, narrowly beaten by Clasina, finished 2nd in 1400m Handicap at Newcastle in October. CLASINA Held up at rear, pushed before final 200m, strong finish to win by neck over Lanarra in 1400m Handicap in October. TOMORROW DAY Prominent, led after 400m, faced strong challenge, won 1200m Handicap at Newcastle, beating Tickets by head in S eptember. YAAJOOZ (IRE) Held up, strong progress 400m out, led 200m out, won 1400m Handicap at Newcastle by 1.25 lengths in October.
RACE 1: GERMAN G1 RACECOURSES THANK WORLD POOL BRITISH EBF NOVICE STAKES (C & G) (DIV 2) (3) (FROM NEWMARKET RACE 3) – 1408M | TIME: 20:40 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 12000
LAST HORIZON Dubawi colt out of Silent Escape. BAYSLINE (IRE) Bayside Boy colt out of Sharapova. JEREMYS ICON Sixties Icon gelding out of Jersey Breeze. DARK SUPREMACY (IRE) Led, drifted right, ridden 400m out, headed before final 200m, lost 2nd inside last 100m , finished 3rd, 5 lengths behind winner at Kempton 1600m Novice Stakes in October.
RACE 2: 157 GROSSER PREIS VON BADEN HANDICAP (4) (FROM NEWMARKET RACE 4) – 1006M | TIME: 21:15 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 12500
FENLANDER Wore red hood, led near 200m, ridden to win Leicester 1000m Handicap by 2.5 lengths over Smart Vision in October. MARCHING MAC (IRE) Led from early, pushed over 200m out, ridden inside final 100m, won 1200m Handicap at Catterick by 1.75 lengths in October. NEVER JUST A DREAM (IRE) Started quickly, settled at rear, ridden with progress over 200m, kept steady inside final 200m, finished 4th, 12 lengths behind winner at 1200m in October. AL HUSSAR Midfield, gained ground 400m out, stayed strong in final 200m, finished 2nd, 1 length behind Proof at Haydock 1000m Handicap in October.
RACE 3: IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF ‘BOSRA SHAM’ FILLIES’ STAKES (LISTED) (LR) (FROM NEWMARKET RACE 5) – 1207M | TIME: 21:45 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 55000
SIENA STORM (GER) Wore hood, raced freely from rear, gained ground 600m out, challenged 400m out, finished 5th, 0.75 lengths behind Lola De Valence over 1400m in October. NICELY (IRE) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed over 400m out, weakened near 200m, finished 4th, 5 lengths behind winner Joga Bonito at Dundalk 1400m in October. LOVE IS (IRE) Led early, prominent, ridden 400m out, faded over 200m, finished 4th, 3 lengths behind Acclamation Star at Salisbury 1200m 2YO Filly in September. ETONNANTE (IRE) Led early, headed 400m out, weakened in last 200m, finished last, 7 lengths behind Silent Beauty in 1200m 2YO Filly Group 3 at Ayr in September.
RACE 4: ST SIMON STAKES (GROUP 3) (G3) (FROM NEWMARKET RACE 6) – 2414M | TIME: 22:20 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 75000
AEGEAN PRINCE Prominent led early, tracked leaders, took charge with 600m to go, won impressively by more than 4 lengths at Haydock 2800m in September. AL AASY (IRE) Wore earplugs, slow start, held up, pushed 400m out, led final 200m, kept strong, won 2400m at Ascot beating Royal Playwri in October. AL QAREEM (IRE) Soon led, lost lead over 400m out, weakened to finished 4th, 8 lengths behind Gregory at York 2800m Listed Stakes in June. EVANESCO Tracked leaders, led near 400m out, headed inside final 200m, battled, just held, finished 2nd by a head at Newmarket 2400m Handicap in October.
RACE 5: MUNICH’S GROSSER DALLMAYR-PREIS HANDICAP (5) (FROM NEWMARKET RACE 7) – 1609M | TIME: 22:55 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 10000
BERRY CLEVER Wore red hood, mid-division, closed 400m out, challenged to lead final 100m, won by 0.5 lengths at Kempton 1600m Handicap in October. GUILTY VERDICT Tracked leaders on near side, challenged inside final 200m, finished 2nd by 0.5 lengths at Newmarket 1600m Handicap in October. DEVIL’S BRIGADE (IRE) Made all, led over 200m out, won 1600m Maiden Stakes at Pontefract, beating Fan Me by 1.5 lengths in September. MARSH BENHAM (IRE) Near rear, pushed halfway, detached 400m out, finished 9th behind Rhoscolyn at Leicester 1600m Handicap in October.
RACE 6: WESTMINSTER-137 GROSSER PREIS VON BERLIN NOVICE STAKES (GBB RACE) (4) (FROM NEWMARKET RACE 8) – 1207M | TIME: 23:30 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 10000
GUIDING FORCE Perfect Power colt out of Totally Lost. VENETIAN STORM Jockey green, slow start, stayed behind, weakened inside final 200m, finished last, far behind Castlerock Girl at Nottingham 1200m 2YO Filly Novice Stakes in October. LIVORNO Oasis Dream colt out of Rosa Gold. CARBINE COUNTRY (IRE) Mid-pack, pushed 400m out, finished 5th, 5 lengths behind winner Night In Vegas at Newmarket 1400m 2YO Auction in October.
RACE 7: MIDNITE: BUILT FOR 2026 NOT 2006 HANDICAP (6) (FROM NEWCASTLE RACE 1) – 2050M | TIME: 00:15 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 6000
GOLSPIE (IRE) Mid-division, advanced well 400m out, chased leader 200m out, finished 2nd, 1.25 lengths behind Optician over 2200m Handicap at Southwell in October. BAY DREAM BELIEVER (IRE) Held up at rear, ridden 400m out, gained 2nd final strides, finished 2nd, 1.25 lengths behind winner Carmel Valley over 1600m Handicap in October. RORY’S GOLD (IRE) Started slowly wearing hood, midfield, pushed over 600m out, no impression over 400m out, weakened over 200m, finished 10th over 1600m in October. URBAN ROAD Constantly at rear, finished 7th behind Nepal in 1600m Handicap at Newcastle in October.
RACE 8: ALL-WEATHER CHAMPIONSHIP IS BACK NOVICE STAKES (GBB RACE) (4) (FROM NEWCASTLE RACE 2) – 1421M | TIME: 00:45 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 10000
VENETIAN SKY (FR) Mid-division, blocked 400m out, switched right 200m out, finished 4th, 2 lengths behind Media Legend over 1600m Handicap at Yarmouth in October. PETULA Slow start, improved inside, led final 200m, won at Kempton 1400m, beating Ribenska by 0.75 lengths last August. ALL YOU CAN BE (USA) Slow start, rear position, advanced 400m out, finished 3rd, 4 lengths behind Cloud Forest at Southwell 1400m Novice Stakes in October. SAVERNAKE (IRE) Held up at rear, 4th 400m out, pushed to 3rd but checked 200m out, finished 4th, 3.5 lengths behind Weffaag at Newcastle 1400m Novice Stakes in September.
RACE 9: AWC FINALS DAY AT NEWCASTLE 26TH MARCH NURSERY (5) (FROM NEWCASTLE RACE 3) – 1614M | TIME: 01:15 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 6000
PEQUENITA Tracked leaders, ridden to 2nd over 200m out, pressed winner, kept on but held 2nd, 1.75 lengths behind winner at 1600m Handicap in September. XOCHIPILLI Towards rear, pushed 400m out, plugged on final 200m, never challenged, finished 4th, 6 lengths behind Arctic Tsar at Kempton 1400m in September. LADY CAROLINE LAMB Prominent weakened inside final 200m, finishing 5th, 7 lengths behind Arctic Tsar at Kempton 1600m 2YO Handicap in October. ASTRAL CROWN (IRE) Kept close, lost pace over 400m out, weakened final 200m, finished 4th, 12 lengths behind Silverella at Pontefract 1600m Novice Stakes in September.
RACE 10: MIDNITE BUILT DIFFERENT HANDICAP (5) (FROM NEWCASTLE RACE 4) – 1207M | TIME: 01:45 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 7100
ENNOBLE (IRE) Led until 400m out, challenged at 200m, finished close 2nd by nose behind Qila in 1000m Novice Stakes in October. BELIEVEINMENOW (IRE) Wore hood, held keenly, tracked leaders, gained over 400m out, no extra inside final 200m, finished 4th, 3.5 lengths behind winner at Southwell 1000m Novice Stakes in September. BRAVE TRAVELLER Early to post, midfield, ridden and faded 600m out , stayed on inside final 200m, finished 5th, 10 lengths behind French Affair at Redcar 1200m Handicap in August. TRY STORM CAT (IRE) Wore hood, led early, weakened over 200m out, finished 12th, 10 lengths behind Irish Nectar at Leicester 1200m Handicap in October.
RACE 11: MIDNITE A NEXT GENERATION BETTING APP HANDICAP (3) (FROM NEWCASTLE RACE 5) – 1006M | TIME: 02:15 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 15200
EL YAM Led early, maintained pace, won Southwell 1000m Handicap, beating Ziggy’s Triton by 0.5 lengths in September. TATTERSTALL (IRE) Wore hood, led early, won by 1.25 lengths over Regal Envoy at 1000m Handicap at Lingfield in September. . ADRESTIA Wore hood, midfield, ridden over 200m out, kept on , finished 6th, 2.5 lengths behind Gold Star Hero at Ascot 1000m Handicap in October. GAELI (ITY) Held well, pressed over 400m out, faded in final 200m, finished 5th, 8 lengths behind City Captain at Hamilton 1000m Handicap in September.
RACE 12: AWC SEASON 14 HAS BEGUN HANDICAP (5) (FROM NEWCASTLE RACE 6) – 1614M | TIME: 02:45 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 7100
POPPEYE Chased leaders, ridden 400m out, led 200m out, won by 1.25 lengths at Newcastle 1600m Handicap in October. CORAMENTO Chased leaders, moved strongly 400m out, led inside last 200m, won by 2.25 lengths at Newcastle 1600m Handicap in October. COSMOS RAJ Held up, chased winner 400m out, close 200m out, kept pace, finished 2nd by 3.5 lengths at Wolverhampton 1900m Handicap in October. ORANGESANDLEMONS Soon led, headed 400m out, weakened final 100m, finished 6th, 3.5 lengths behind A La Noche at Southwell 1600m Handicap in October.
RACE 13: MAKE THE MOVE TO MIDNITE HANDICAP (5) (FROM NEWCASTLE RACE 7) – 1207M | TIME: 03:15 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 7100
MASSIMO BLUE Made effort 200m out, stayed strong, won by 3.5 lengths at Southwell 1200m Handicap beating Prince Of Pillo in October. ROARING RALPH Led, ridden 400m out, strong finish, held 2nd by 0 .25 lengths, finished 3rd at Newcastle 1200m Handicap in October. BELLAGIO MAN (IRE) Early to post, midfield, ridden 400m out, no response, dropped to last final 100m, finished last, 10 lengths behind winner at Newcastle 1200m Handicap in October. THE GREEN MAN (IRE) Stayed at back, ridden 400m out; moderate late headway; finished 7th, 5 lengths behind Acclaimed Free dom at Newcastle 1200m Handicap in October.
RACE 14: AW TRIALS DAY – LINGFIELD 2ND JAN 2027 HANDICAP (DIV 1) (6) (FROM NEWCASTLE RACE 8) – 1421M | TIME: 03:45 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 6000
LANARRA (IRE) Mid-pack, improved 400m out, led late, narrowly beaten by Clasina, finished 2nd in 1400m Handicap at Newcastle in October. CLASINA Held up at rear, pushed before final 200m, strong finish to win by neck over Lanarra in 1400m Handicap in October. TOMORROW DAY Prominent, led after 400m, faced strong challenge, won 1200m Handicap at Newcastle, beating Tickets by head in S eptember. YAAJOOZ (IRE) Held up, strong progress 400m out, led 200m out, won 1400m Handicap at Newcastle by 1.25 lengths in October.
South Africa Express Form & Race Previews (Fairview) – October 30
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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: FAIRVIEW@2026.10.30
Fairview, 30.10.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R92.000, 12:15GMT+2
Race Summary: A very competitive looking opening event. WINIKA has tended to lack a strong finish but could win on local debut. STONE OF SCONE is not reliable but is quite capable of winning a race. ON THE OUTSIDE and UNCUT GEM have been fair on the Polytrack and could earn some more money. AMONG THE WILLOWS is clearly better than her last run would suggest. YOU’RE MY ANGEL could be a threat on the turf. AMERICAN GEM is in good shape and must be respected fo that. MISS HONEY BEE and PEACEOFBEAUTY are capable of improvement and could surprise.
Selections: #2 Winika, #1 Stone Of Scone, #7 Among The Willows, #9 American Gem
Fairview, 30.10.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R100.000, 12:50GMT+2
Race Summary: INDESTRUCTABLE was not disgraced on the Polytrack last time out. He does look a better sort on turf and looks the right one for this. MONKEY’S WEDDING is very consistent and should be right there at the finish yet again. PALME D’OR has shown improved form of late and would not be a surprise winner. BUGLE needed the last run and always has a place chance. APPLES AND TEA has improved of late and could like this course and distance. GIMMETHEBEATBOYS displayed inexperience on debut but could show vast improvement and is a real threat.
Selections: #2 Indestructable, #1 Monkey’s Wedding, #3 Palme D’Or, #10 Gimmethebeatboys
Fairview, 30.10.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R100.000, 13:25GMT+2
Race Summary: LADY ELLIOT is not well drawn but she did look unlucky not to win on local debut and should like this course and distance. Stable companion GLOBETONIC has often been allowed soft leads and he generally has made the most of it when that happens. That may well happen again. JOHNNY DRAMA will like it back on the grass and has a place chance. DEFINITELY YES makes a local debut and could improve. RULES OF CONDUCT has not been at his best since he was gelded but does have some ability and would not be a surprise winner. QUINN’S TIME and RIP WHEELER are not reliable but are worth considering.
Selections: #4 Lady Elliot, #5 Rules Of Conduct, #7 Quinn’s Time, #8 Rip Wheeler
Fairview, 30.10.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R90.000, 14:00GMT+2
Race Summary: PRETTY AWESOME is still learning her trade and inexperience seemed to cost her last time. She is not well drawn but this course and distance should suit, and she can go one place better. REDLIGHT LANE showed what she is capable of with a success on the Polytrack. She is better on the grass and is a threat to these rivals. QONDANEKUKHANYENI remains in good form and should contest the finish. MY AMI BEACH broke a long losing run with a solid success last time out and could earn some minor money. TOKYO PRINCESS and in-form CHRONICLESOFNANIA are also capable of making the frame.
Selections: #1 Pretty Awesome, #5 Qondanekukhanyeni, #2 Redlight Lane, #7 My Ami Beach
Fairview, 30.10.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R114.000, 14:35GMT+2
Race Summary: A tricky race. TERMINATOR has not enjoyed the Polytrack at all. He was touched off by the very good Wild Fig when last running on the grass and he can bounce back to score if allowed a soft lead. AUGUSTA ROSSO has not been at her best of late but did run some cracking races earlier in the year and would not be a surprise winner. DYNALLEY can be a threat when in the mood but does seem better over 1400m when on the turf. GEORGE HANDEL is capable of a strong finish and must be respected. TOO LATE MY MATE picked up a confidence-boosting win last time out and could have more to offer. ACTION AMERICA and the strong finisher ASINANTANGA are others to consider.
Selections: #1 Terminator, #2 Augusta Rosso, #8 Asinantanga, #5 Too Late My Mate
Fairview, 30.10.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R108.000, 15:10GMT+2
Race Summary: Trainer Alan Greeff holds a decent hand in this. SILVAN MISTRESS seems to detest the Polytrack and will be hard to beat if showing her best form. Stable companion WAIT FOR ME is well drawn and has Richard Fourie in the saddle so must be respected. OCEAN FLAME tries further but could have more to offer after a narrow last win. CAMDEN SQUARE was a wide margin winner last time out and could be better than rated. GOLDEN MOMENT was given a soft introduction on local debut and should improve.
Selections: #1 Silvan Mistress, #5 Wait For Me, #7 Camden Square, #8 Golden Moment
Fairview, 30.10.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R92.000, 15:50GMT+2
Race Summary: Another very open race and it may pay to go very wide in this leg of the Pick 6. WINTER IN LONDON was backed to win on local debut and was not disgraced. This course and distance should suit. Stable companion GIVETHATMANABELLS has Craig Zackey in the saddle and could like the drop in distance. MARKETA and REAL WAR are both in good form and are not out of it. CRIMSON CLOVER does not like the Polytrack and was full of running when last seen on turf so could surprise. AIN’T NO SUNSHINE won on local debut but that was on the Polytrack. DIAMOND MAKER has some fair form and should be included in all bets.
Selections: #2 Winter In London, #3 Marketa, #10 Diamond Maker, #1 Givethatmanabells
Fairview, 30.10.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R90.000, 16:25GMT+2
Race Summary: RED BIRCH is badly drawn but has won her last two starts and a hat-trick is on the card. JEWEL MULE was an easy maiden winner and could be better than rated but it is stable companion LIGHTSCAMERAACTION that will have Richard Fourie in the saddle and that is usually the sign of preference. MIDNIGHT MUSIC is in good form and can contest the finish once again. BASINGSTOKE does not always show her best side but she does have a place chance. LILAC SNOW and TIPSY might earn some money.
Selections: #1 Red Birch, #3 Jewel Mule, #6 Lightscameraaction, #5 Midnight Music
Best Win: #1 PRETTY AWESOME
Best Value Bet: #2 WINTER IN LONDON
Best Longshot: #2 WINTER IN LONDON
RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: FAIRVIEW@2026.10.30
Fairview, 30.10.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R92.000, 12:15GMT+2
Race Summary: A very competitive looking opening event. WINIKA has tended to lack a strong finish but could win on local debut. STONE OF SCONE is not reliable but is quite capable of winning a race. ON THE OUTSIDE and UNCUT GEM have been fair on the Polytrack and could earn some more money. AMONG THE WILLOWS is clearly better than her last run would suggest. YOU’RE MY ANGEL could be a threat on the turf. AMERICAN GEM is in good shape and must be respected fo that. MISS HONEY BEE and PEACEOFBEAUTY are capable of improvement and could surprise.
Selections: #2 Winika, #1 Stone Of Scone, #7 Among The Willows, #9 American Gem
Fairview, 30.10.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R100.000, 12:50GMT+2
Race Summary: INDESTRUCTABLE was not disgraced on the Polytrack last time out. He does look a better sort on turf and looks the right one for this. MONKEY’S WEDDING is very consistent and should be right there at the finish yet again. PALME D’OR has shown improved form of late and would not be a surprise winner. BUGLE needed the last run and always has a place chance. APPLES AND TEA has improved of late and could like this course and distance. GIMMETHEBEATBOYS displayed inexperience on debut but could show vast improvement and is a real threat.
Selections: #2 Indestructable, #1 Monkey’s Wedding, #3 Palme D’Or, #10 Gimmethebeatboys
Fairview, 30.10.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R100.000, 13:25GMT+2
Race Summary: LADY ELLIOT is not well drawn but she did look unlucky not to win on local debut and should like this course and distance. Stable companion GLOBETONIC has often been allowed soft leads and he generally has made the most of it when that happens. That may well happen again. JOHNNY DRAMA will like it back on the grass and has a place chance. DEFINITELY YES makes a local debut and could improve. RULES OF CONDUCT has not been at his best since he was gelded but does have some ability and would not be a surprise winner. QUINN’S TIME and RIP WHEELER are not reliable but are worth considering.
Selections: #4 Lady Elliot, #5 Rules Of Conduct, #7 Quinn’s Time, #8 Rip Wheeler
Fairview, 30.10.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R90.000, 14:00GMT+2
Race Summary: PRETTY AWESOME is still learning her trade and inexperience seemed to cost her last time. She is not well drawn but this course and distance should suit, and she can go one place better. REDLIGHT LANE showed what she is capable of with a success on the Polytrack. She is better on the grass and is a threat to these rivals. QONDANEKUKHANYENI remains in good form and should contest the finish. MY AMI BEACH broke a long losing run with a solid success last time out and could earn some minor money. TOKYO PRINCESS and in-form CHRONICLESOFNANIA are also capable of making the frame.
Selections: #1 Pretty Awesome, #5 Qondanekukhanyeni, #2 Redlight Lane, #7 My Ami Beach
Fairview, 30.10.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R114.000, 14:35GMT+2
Race Summary: A tricky race. TERMINATOR has not enjoyed the Polytrack at all. He was touched off by the very good Wild Fig when last running on the grass and he can bounce back to score if allowed a soft lead. AUGUSTA ROSSO has not been at her best of late but did run some cracking races earlier in the year and would not be a surprise winner. DYNALLEY can be a threat when in the mood but does seem better over 1400m when on the turf. GEORGE HANDEL is capable of a strong finish and must be respected. TOO LATE MY MATE picked up a confidence-boosting win last time out and could have more to offer. ACTION AMERICA and the strong finisher ASINANTANGA are others to consider.
Selections: #1 Terminator, #2 Augusta Rosso, #8 Asinantanga, #5 Too Late My Mate
Fairview, 30.10.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R108.000, 15:10GMT+2
Race Summary: Trainer Alan Greeff holds a decent hand in this. SILVAN MISTRESS seems to detest the Polytrack and will be hard to beat if showing her best form. Stable companion WAIT FOR ME is well drawn and has Richard Fourie in the saddle so must be respected. OCEAN FLAME tries further but could have more to offer after a narrow last win. CAMDEN SQUARE was a wide margin winner last time out and could be better than rated. GOLDEN MOMENT was given a soft introduction on local debut and should improve.
Selections: #1 Silvan Mistress, #5 Wait For Me, #7 Camden Square, #8 Golden Moment
Fairview, 30.10.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R92.000, 15:50GMT+2
Race Summary: Another very open race and it may pay to go very wide in this leg of the Pick 6. WINTER IN LONDON was backed to win on local debut and was not disgraced. This course and distance should suit. Stable companion GIVETHATMANABELLS has Craig Zackey in the saddle and could like the drop in distance. MARKETA and REAL WAR are both in good form and are not out of it. CRIMSON CLOVER does not like the Polytrack and was full of running when last seen on turf so could surprise. AIN’T NO SUNSHINE won on local debut but that was on the Polytrack. DIAMOND MAKER has some fair form and should be included in all bets.
Selections: #2 Winter In London, #3 Marketa, #10 Diamond Maker, #1 Givethatmanabells
Fairview, 30.10.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R90.000, 16:25GMT+2
Race Summary: RED BIRCH is badly drawn but has won her last two starts and a hat-trick is on the card. JEWEL MULE was an easy maiden winner and could be better than rated but it is stable companion LIGHTSCAMERAACTION that will have Richard Fourie in the saddle and that is usually the sign of preference. MIDNIGHT MUSIC is in good form and can contest the finish once again. BASINGSTOKE does not always show her best side but she does have a place chance. LILAC SNOW and TIPSY might earn some money.
Selections: #1 Red Birch, #3 Jewel Mule, #6 Lightscameraaction, #5 Midnight Music
Best Win: #1 PRETTY AWESOME
Best Value Bet: #2 WINTER IN LONDON
Best Longshot: #2 WINTER IN LONDON
France Express Form & Race Previews (Bordeaux-Le Bouscat) – Thursday, October...
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RACE 1: PRIX ACE IMPACT STAKES (3YO+) (FROM BORDEAUX LE BOUSCAT RACE 1) – 2400M | TIME: 18:51 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 34800
VAN BLUTCH (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Saint-Cloud over 2400m in a Class 2 on 14 October. Should be right there at the finish. LE LAVANDOU (FR) Came home eighth at ParisLongchamp over 2400m in a Class 1 Handicap on 3 October. Should bounce back and perform better here. BOGLIASCO Just off the top in fourth at Compiegne over 2400m in a Class 3 on 15 September. Makes a solid case for the podium. POCA GEN (FR) Finished eleventh at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2400m in a Class 3 Handicap on 20 October. Can have a say in the places.
RACE 2: PRIX CHAPEAU ROUGE STAKES (3YO+) (FROM BORDEAUX LE BOUSCAT RACE 2) – 1400M | TIME: 19:23 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 34800
IMPERIAL ME CEN (IRE) Finished fourth at ParisLongchamp over 1400m in the Group 1 Qatar Prix Jean- Luc Lagardere on 5 October. Will go close. LE MATELOT (FR) Unfortunate finish in fifth at Nantes over 1600m in a Listed on 14 October. Should be competitive here. WEEKEN (FR) Runner-up at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 1400m in a Class 1 on 28 September. Can run into the minor money. PLUTARQUE (FR) Came home fourth at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 1400m in a Class 1 on 28 September. Has a small place chance.
RACE 3: PRIX JEAN LABORDE LISTED ARAB STAKES (4YO+) (FROM BORDEAUX LE BOUSCAT RACE 3) – 1400M | TIME: 19:55 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 22500
LINO (FR) Victorious in a Group 2 Arabians at Bordeaux Le Bouscat over 1400m on 12 September. Has strong claims in this line-up. BIANCA DE GHAZAL (FR) Finished third in a Group 2 Arabians at Bordeaux Le Bouscat over 1400m on 12 September. Should be second best here. ALLIE SAINT LON (FR) Runner-up at Veliefendi, Turkey over 1600m on 6 September. Could have a say in the places. AS MAADIN (UAE) Winner in Abu Dhabi, UAE over 1600m in a Handicap on 4 April. Sees first visit to French and could surprise.
RACE 4: PRIX DE PAUILLAC STAKES (2YO) (FROM BORDEAUX LE BOUSCAT RACE 5) – 1900M | TIME: 21:12 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 24700
INTIME STAR (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Du Mans over 2000m in a Maiden on 5 October. Should be right there at the finish. TRUE TIME (FR) Won at Du Mans over 2000m in a Maiden on 5 October. Should be competitive on this occasion and give the judge some trouble. RASTAGORA (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Dax over 1400m in a Class 2 on 2 October. Has a place chance . SOMEONE (FR) Came home sixth at Dax over 1400m in a Class 2 on 2 October. Does have a chance at making the frame here.
RACE 5: PRIX PHILIPPE MARTIN HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM BORDEAUX LE BOUSCAT RACE 7) – 1600M | TIME: 22:22 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200
EVERSTAR (FR) Unplaced at Deauville over 1800m in a Class 2 Handicap on 19 October. Better on the grass and can bounce back to score. FILLE D’ARGENTINE (FR) Successful at Toulouse over 1400m in a Class 3 Handicap on 16 October. Not reliable but could follow up if in the same frame of mind. TORNILLA (FR) Usually competitive and was third at La Teste De Buch over 1600m in a Class 3 Handicap on 5 August. Can contest the finish yet again. STORIA DI ROMA (FR) Outclassed the opposition over this track and trip in a Class 3 Handicap on 28 September. Carries a penalty but is capable of scoring again.
RACE 1: PRIX ACE IMPACT STAKES (3YO+) (FROM BORDEAUX LE BOUSCAT RACE 1) – 2400M | TIME: 18:51 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 34800
VAN BLUTCH (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Saint-Cloud over 2400m in a Class 2 on 14 October. Should be right there at the finish. LE LAVANDOU (FR) Came home eighth at ParisLongchamp over 2400m in a Class 1 Handicap on 3 October. Should bounce back and perform better here. BOGLIASCO Just off the top in fourth at Compiegne over 2400m in a Class 3 on 15 September. Makes a solid case for the podium. POCA GEN (FR) Finished eleventh at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2400m in a Class 3 Handicap on 20 October. Can have a say in the places.
RACE 2: PRIX CHAPEAU ROUGE STAKES (3YO+) (FROM BORDEAUX LE BOUSCAT RACE 2) – 1400M | TIME: 19:23 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 34800
IMPERIAL ME CEN (IRE) Finished fourth at ParisLongchamp over 1400m in the Group 1 Qatar Prix Jean- Luc Lagardere on 5 October. Will go close. LE MATELOT (FR) Unfortunate finish in fifth at Nantes over 1600m in a Listed on 14 October. Should be competitive here. WEEKEN (FR) Runner-up at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 1400m in a Class 1 on 28 September. Can run into the minor money. PLUTARQUE (FR) Came home fourth at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 1400m in a Class 1 on 28 September. Has a small place chance.
RACE 3: PRIX JEAN LABORDE LISTED ARAB STAKES (4YO+) (FROM BORDEAUX LE BOUSCAT RACE 3) – 1400M | TIME: 19:55 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 22500
LINO (FR) Victorious in a Group 2 Arabians at Bordeaux Le Bouscat over 1400m on 12 September. Has strong claims in this line-up. BIANCA DE GHAZAL (FR) Finished third in a Group 2 Arabians at Bordeaux Le Bouscat over 1400m on 12 September. Should be second best here. ALLIE SAINT LON (FR) Runner-up at Veliefendi, Turkey over 1600m on 6 September. Could have a say in the places. AS MAADIN (UAE) Winner in Abu Dhabi, UAE over 1600m in a Handicap on 4 April. Sees first visit to French and could surprise.
RACE 4: PRIX DE PAUILLAC STAKES (2YO) (FROM BORDEAUX LE BOUSCAT RACE 5) – 1900M | TIME: 21:12 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 24700
INTIME STAR (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Du Mans over 2000m in a Maiden on 5 October. Should be right there at the finish. TRUE TIME (FR) Won at Du Mans over 2000m in a Maiden on 5 October. Should be competitive on this occasion and give the judge some trouble. RASTAGORA (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Dax over 1400m in a Class 2 on 2 October. Has a place chance . SOMEONE (FR) Came home sixth at Dax over 1400m in a Class 2 on 2 October. Does have a chance at making the frame here.
RACE 5: PRIX PHILIPPE MARTIN HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM BORDEAUX LE BOUSCAT RACE 7) – 1600M | TIME: 22:22 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200
EVERSTAR (FR) Unplaced at Deauville over 1800m in a Class 2 Handicap on 19 October. Better on the grass and can bounce back to score. FILLE D’ARGENTINE (FR) Successful at Toulouse over 1400m in a Class 3 Handicap on 16 October. Not reliable but could follow up if in the same frame of mind. TORNILLA (FR) Usually competitive and was third at La Teste De Buch over 1600m in a Class 3 Handicap on 5 August. Can contest the finish yet again. STORIA DI ROMA (FR) Outclassed the opposition over this track and trip in a Class 3 Handicap on 28 September. Carries a penalty but is capable of scoring again.
South Africa Express Form & Race Previews (Vaal) – October 29
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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: VAAL CLASSIC@2026.10.29
Vaal Classic, 29.10.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1700m, Turf, R75.000, 12:00GMT+2
Race Summary: Anything is possible in the first. KWAITO has some fair form and could win a race like this. OVER SENSIBLE had shown very little before running on late at TAB Turffontein last week and can go one better but that was a very weak race. CAMPO FORMIO has been unreliable so far but on his best form he can be a threat. ALL TIME LEGEND is probably best judged on his penultimate start but that was on a soft track. Watch the betting on the newcomers FIRE TO THE STARS and VIRGINGALACTIC but it will not be easy to score over this course and distance first time out.
Selections: #2 Kwaito, #6 Over Sensible, #1 Campo Formio, #3 All Time Legend
Vaal Classic, 29.10.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R115.000, 12:35GMT+2
Race Summary: The word was out with CELERITAS before making her debut. She will have learnt from experience and should take a power of beating. COUNT OF CAPRI showed some improvement last week and can earn some more money. AU CONTRAIRE and CYRUS THE GREAT are making their debut but could be the best of the newcomers. CHIMICHURI’S DREAM and KINGFORADAY also make their debut and could make the frame.
Selections: #10 Celeritas, #3 Au Contraire, #4 Cyrus The Great, #11 Chimichuri’s Dream
Vaal Classic, 29.10.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R110.000, 13:10GMT+2
Race Summary: BEAUTIFUL ROSIE is improving and does look the right one for this. The Australian bred filly can go one better. ELEGANT EDGE is battling to win a race but can get involved with the finish yet again. FASCINATOR has only been modest of late but might play a minor role. SEACHTU REALTA put up an improved performance last time out and could have more to offer. DESERT DIAMOND was not disgraced on debut and could be a threat with improvement likely. SUN SEEKER did not show much on debut but is capable of improvement.
Selections: #7 Beautiful Rosie, #8 Desert Diamond, #1 Elegant Edge, #4 Fascinator
Vaal Classic, 29.10.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 1700m, Turf, R110.000, 13:45GMT+2
Race Summary: THUNDERING HOOVES was slow away on her debut. She is likely to have learnt from that experience and could show vast improvement under Craig Zackey. LIFE AND LETTERS is threatening to win and may do it at this level. LEANNE’S LOVE has some fair form and could make the frame. LEVITATOR and TREX ON FIRE have only been moderate of late but are not out of it. So too, for that matter is KNOCKIN’ BOOTS who has tended to lack a strong finishing kick.
Selections: #12 Thundering Hooves, #1 Life And Letters, #2 Leanne’s Love, #3 Levitator
Vaal Classic, 29.10.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R110.000, 14:20GMT+2
Race Summary: ONETWOBUCKLEMYSHOE has only had the four runs so far. She is capable of improvement and stepping up in distance looks the right way to go with her. HAT’S QUEEN has only been modest of late but is capable of better and could earn some money. Her stable companion ART NOUVEAU remains in very good shape and would not be a surprise winner. TOP SHELF TEDDY seems better than some moderate recent runs and could earn. FLYING WORLD is clearly better than her last run and is a threat. BOOM BOOM has a place chance if in the right mood.
Selections: #3 Onetwobucklemyshoe, #2 Art Nouveau, #6 Flying World, #7 Boom Boom
Vaal Classic, 29.10.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R100.000, 14:55GMT+2
Race Summary: A tricky race and it might be worth going very wide in all the exotics, especially the Pick 6. Trainer Dianne Stenger holds a decent hand. BE MY FATE is in good form and could score. CHARIKLO is just as capable of winning a race like this but needs to show more resolve. PLAY WITH FIRE is unreliable but is capable of a surprise when she feels like it. LITTLEMISSSPLENDID might play a role in this class. NICCI’S LAW seems better than her last run and could earn some minor money. BRIGHT COMET, RED SPARROW, and UP AND UP have also done enough of late to be considered possible winners.
Selections: #7 Be My Fate, #5 Chariklo, #8 Bright Comet, #10 Red Sparrow
Vaal Classic, 29.10.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R100.000, 15:35GMT+2
Race Summary: SECRET FATE returns from a break. She impressed on debut and receiving weight from all her rivals could be what swings it in her favour. AMERICAN BEAUTY is very consistent but does give weight to some rivals. A BIT OF CLASS hinted at a form return last time out and could have more to offer. FIRE IN HER SOUL tends to lack a strong finishing kick but might earn minor money. AZALEAS FOR ALL is in good form and should fight out the finish. ALTA CAPITANA showed a form return last time out and could go one place better.
Selections: #7 Secret Fate, #5 Alta Capitana, #4 Azaleas For All, #1 American Beauty
Vaal Classic, 29.10.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R100.000, 16:10GMT+2
Race Summary: The biggest field of the day and a handicap, so tread lightly. DUKE OF LORRAINE is improving and has won his last two starts so can complete the hat-trick. EIFFEL TOWER is knocking very hard and his trainer has his runners at the top of their game. ZIP CODE has won two of his last three and cannot be ruled out. ONE STATE is well drawn and does look better than his last run would suggest. GIMMETHESPOTLIGHT is not well drawn but might run on late. AINT NO DOUBT, ROCK MY BOAT and recent maiden winner SKITT SMILING all have scope for improvement and must be respected.
Selections: #6 Duke Of Lorraine, #9 Eiffel Tower, #10 Rock My Boat, #3 One State
Vaal Classic, 29.10.2026, Race 9, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R90.000, 16:45GMT+2
Race Summary: A competitive last race. SERGEANT SOQRAT fought on gamely for a solid win last time out and is capable of doubling up. VAR PARK is capable of doing better and might surprise one of these days. MASTER’S LADY and ECHOES OF WAR both arrive for this after improved performances and must be respected. TIME WILL TELL has been consistent of late and should be right there at the finish yet again.
Selections: #3 Sergeant Soqrat, #5 Time Will Tell, #2 Master’s Lady, #4 Echoes Of War
Best Win: #10 CELERITAS
Best Value Bet: #3 ONETWOBUCKLEMYSHOE
Best Longshot: #3 ONETWOBUCKLEMYSHOE
RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: VAAL CLASSIC@2026.10.29
Vaal Classic, 29.10.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1700m, Turf, R75.000, 12:00GMT+2
Race Summary: Anything is possible in the first. KWAITO has some fair form and could win a race like this. OVER SENSIBLE had shown very little before running on late at TAB Turffontein last week and can go one better but that was a very weak race. CAMPO FORMIO has been unreliable so far but on his best form he can be a threat. ALL TIME LEGEND is probably best judged on his penultimate start but that was on a soft track. Watch the betting on the newcomers FIRE TO THE STARS and VIRGINGALACTIC but it will not be easy to score over this course and distance first time out.
Selections: #2 Kwaito, #6 Over Sensible, #1 Campo Formio, #3 All Time Legend
Vaal Classic, 29.10.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R115.000, 12:35GMT+2
Race Summary: The word was out with CELERITAS before making her debut. She will have learnt from experience and should take a power of beating. COUNT OF CAPRI showed some improvement last week and can earn some more money. AU CONTRAIRE and CYRUS THE GREAT are making their debut but could be the best of the newcomers. CHIMICHURI’S DREAM and KINGFORADAY also make their debut and could make the frame.
Selections: #10 Celeritas, #3 Au Contraire, #4 Cyrus The Great, #11 Chimichuri’s Dream
Vaal Classic, 29.10.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R110.000, 13:10GMT+2
Race Summary: BEAUTIFUL ROSIE is improving and does look the right one for this. The Australian bred filly can go one better. ELEGANT EDGE is battling to win a race but can get involved with the finish yet again. FASCINATOR has only been modest of late but might play a minor role. SEACHTU REALTA put up an improved performance last time out and could have more to offer. DESERT DIAMOND was not disgraced on debut and could be a threat with improvement likely. SUN SEEKER did not show much on debut but is capable of improvement.
Selections: #7 Beautiful Rosie, #8 Desert Diamond, #1 Elegant Edge, #4 Fascinator
Vaal Classic, 29.10.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 1700m, Turf, R110.000, 13:45GMT+2
Race Summary: THUNDERING HOOVES was slow away on her debut. She is likely to have learnt from that experience and could show vast improvement under Craig Zackey. LIFE AND LETTERS is threatening to win and may do it at this level. LEANNE’S LOVE has some fair form and could make the frame. LEVITATOR and TREX ON FIRE have only been moderate of late but are not out of it. So too, for that matter is KNOCKIN’ BOOTS who has tended to lack a strong finishing kick.
Selections: #12 Thundering Hooves, #1 Life And Letters, #2 Leanne’s Love, #3 Levitator
Vaal Classic, 29.10.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R110.000, 14:20GMT+2
Race Summary: ONETWOBUCKLEMYSHOE has only had the four runs so far. She is capable of improvement and stepping up in distance looks the right way to go with her. HAT’S QUEEN has only been modest of late but is capable of better and could earn some money. Her stable companion ART NOUVEAU remains in very good shape and would not be a surprise winner. TOP SHELF TEDDY seems better than some moderate recent runs and could earn. FLYING WORLD is clearly better than her last run and is a threat. BOOM BOOM has a place chance if in the right mood.
Selections: #3 Onetwobucklemyshoe, #2 Art Nouveau, #6 Flying World, #7 Boom Boom
Vaal Classic, 29.10.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R100.000, 14:55GMT+2
Race Summary: A tricky race and it might be worth going very wide in all the exotics, especially the Pick 6. Trainer Dianne Stenger holds a decent hand. BE MY FATE is in good form and could score. CHARIKLO is just as capable of winning a race like this but needs to show more resolve. PLAY WITH FIRE is unreliable but is capable of a surprise when she feels like it. LITTLEMISSSPLENDID might play a role in this class. NICCI’S LAW seems better than her last run and could earn some minor money. BRIGHT COMET, RED SPARROW, and UP AND UP have also done enough of late to be considered possible winners.
Selections: #7 Be My Fate, #5 Chariklo, #8 Bright Comet, #10 Red Sparrow
Vaal Classic, 29.10.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R100.000, 15:35GMT+2
Race Summary: SECRET FATE returns from a break. She impressed on debut and receiving weight from all her rivals could be what swings it in her favour. AMERICAN BEAUTY is very consistent but does give weight to some rivals. A BIT OF CLASS hinted at a form return last time out and could have more to offer. FIRE IN HER SOUL tends to lack a strong finishing kick but might earn minor money. AZALEAS FOR ALL is in good form and should fight out the finish. ALTA CAPITANA showed a form return last time out and could go one place better.
Selections: #7 Secret Fate, #5 Alta Capitana, #4 Azaleas For All, #1 American Beauty
Vaal Classic, 29.10.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R100.000, 16:10GMT+2
Race Summary: The biggest field of the day and a handicap, so tread lightly. DUKE OF LORRAINE is improving and has won his last two starts so can complete the hat-trick. EIFFEL TOWER is knocking very hard and his trainer has his runners at the top of their game. ZIP CODE has won two of his last three and cannot be ruled out. ONE STATE is well drawn and does look better than his last run would suggest. GIMMETHESPOTLIGHT is not well drawn but might run on late. AINT NO DOUBT, ROCK MY BOAT and recent maiden winner SKITT SMILING all have scope for improvement and must be respected.
Selections: #6 Duke Of Lorraine, #9 Eiffel Tower, #10 Rock My Boat, #3 One State
Vaal Classic, 29.10.2026, Race 9, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R90.000, 16:45GMT+2
Race Summary: A competitive last race. SERGEANT SOQRAT fought on gamely for a solid win last time out and is capable of doubling up. VAR PARK is capable of doing better and might surprise one of these days. MASTER’S LADY and ECHOES OF WAR both arrive for this after improved performances and must be respected. TIME WILL TELL has been consistent of late and should be right there at the finish yet again.
Selections: #3 Sergeant Soqrat, #5 Time Will Tell, #2 Master’s Lady, #4 Echoes Of War
Best Win: #10 CELERITAS
Best Value Bet: #3 ONETWOBUCKLEMYSHOE
Best Longshot: #3 ONETWOBUCKLEMYSHOE
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Raging Blizzard will be aimed at the HK$28 million G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) in December – and a return bout with Ka Ying Rising – after the veteran delivered John Size’s fifth victory in the HK$5.35 million G2 Lukfook Jewellery Premier Bowl Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (25 October).
Ridden patiently near the tail of the field by Brenton Avdulla, Raging Blizzard (135lb) emerged from the pack and motored late in the straight to catch leader Ka Ying Attack (119lb) – who led by three lengths at the 300m – to win by a head, with Crimson Flash (127lb) a neck further back in 1m 07.71s.
Second to Ka Ying Rising in the 2025 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint, Raging Blizzard joins Size’s four previous winners of the Lukfook Jewellery Premier Bowl – Rich Unicorn (2011), Mr Stunning (2017), Hot King Prawn (2018) and Sight Success (2023).
“It’s a bit of justice for him – he’s tried so hard in all his races. He’s been unlucky running into some very nice horses constantly, but eventually, he’s rewarded for his consistency. So, it was quite satisfying to see him win this race,” Size said.
“It was probably a special event for a lot of the connections, so we’re quite happy and relieved for the horse to win a race and for the owners, who have been sort of believing in him for such a long time.
“He’s got a lovely temperament. He’s in beautiful condition most of the time and he’s sound and he does very well. He’s a pleasure to work with. But just race day, he just lacks the extra couple of rating points to mix it with the big ones.”
Taking his prizemoney to HK$26.24 million with a seventh win from 30 starts, Raging Blizzard’s immediate target is the HK$5.35 million G2 BOCHK Private Banking Jockey Club Sprint (1200m) on 22 November – which also marks Ka Ying Rising’s competitive return to Hong Kong racing.
“He’s (Raging Blizzard) got no options, so he’ll go there and it’s a stepping stone to the second Sunday in December (LONGINES Hong Kong International Races on 13 December),” Size said.
Raging Blizzard is one of Avdulla’s favourite horses and the Per Incanto seven-year-old justified the Australian’s affection with a searing final 400m sectional of 22.02s.
“There are two horses that, every season, they keep turning up for me. They don’t win very often but him and Beauty Joy, they just turn up every season and run against the best and I said to connections that ‘I think it’s his turn today’,” Avdulla said.
“I thought it was the easiest race he’s been in, carrying the 135lb, second-up and 1200m – I thought today was D-Day for him and we got the right run through and he was able to get the job done. To actually win a race and a Group, it’s very special.”
Avdulla fired in a double, also scoring on David Hayes-trained Pocketing (127lb), who claimed a PP Bonus of HK$1.5 million after notching his first Hong Kong victory in the Class 3 Lukfook Jewellery Miss Hong Kong Love Yourself Collection Handicap (2000m).
Ridden conservatively by Avdulla, the winner of four Australian races – including the G2 Tulloch Stakes (2000m) for Richard and Will Freedman – Pocketing thrived on a solid tempo to prevail.
Apprentice Nichola Yuen and Jerry Chau also rode doubles, while trainers Pierre Ng, Caspar Fownes and Ricky Yiu fired in braces.
Ng retained leadership of the 2026/27 trainers’ championship with the wins of Storm Mirror (128lb) in the Class 4 Lukfook Jewellery Heirloom Fortune Collection Handicap (1400m) for Yuen and the breakthrough success of Smart Fat Cat (116lb) under Karis Teetan in the Class 4 Lukfook Jewellery Love Is Beauty Collection Handicap (1600m).
Fownes matched Ng’s feat with the wins of Tycoon Express (132lb) in the Class 5 Lukfook Jewellery Wedding Collection Handicap (1400m) under Ellis Wong and Megastar Heart (130lb), who set a Class 3 record of 1m 07.75s under Luke Ferraris in snaring the Class 3 Lukfook Jewellery Longmen Vajra Collection Handicap (1200m).
Ng (14 wins) leads Fownes (13) from David Hayes (10), David Eustace (10) and Manfred Man (10).
Yiu scored with Chill Easy (122lb), who collected a PP Bonus of HK$1.5 million for his success under Chau in the Class 2 Lukfook Joaillerie Handicap (1600m) and Packing Glory (117lb), who set a new class record of 1m 20.51s in landing the Class 3 Lukfook Jewellery Beloved Collection Handicap (1400m) for Yuen.
Yuen has 13 wins for the campaign, second only to nine-time Hong Kong champion Zac Purton (26) and one ahead of Vincent Ho (12).
David Hall’s impressive four-year-old Ka Ying Lightning (125lb) maintained his unbeaten record by winning the Class 3 Lukfook Jewellery Night Banquet In Tang Palace Collection Handicap (1000m) under Andrea Atzeni. The All Too Hard gelding improved his record to three wins from three starts, clocking a slick 56.16s.
James Cummings combined with Purton to win the Class 4 Lukfook Jewellery Diabling Shimmering Gold Collection Handicap (1200m) with Speedy Power (120lb) after Danny Shum struck with heavily-backed debutante Happy Pegasus (122lb), who landed the Class 4 (Restricted) Lukfook Jewellery Rhapsody On The Luo River Goddess Collection Handicap (1200m) under Chau.
Hong Kong racing continues at Sha Tin on Wednesday night (28 October).
By Leo Schlink
Sha Tin Track Spy: Sunday, 25 October
Video Stars
Race 4 – 1 SERAPH GABRIEL
From the widest draw last start, he was pushed forward early to stalk the leader and fought on gamely to finish second, beaten only a neck over 1800m at Happy Valley. Prior to that, he also produced a strong on-pace effort to finish third first-up.
The rise to 2000m should suit, having finished a creditable fifth in the Hong Kong Derby over the trip five starts ago, and he looks set to play a key role.
Race 8 – 8 ROAD TO GLORY
After finishing a slashing second on debut, he produced a seemingly modest effort last start when running on only fairly to finish eighth over 1200m. However, recording the fastest final sectional suggests the run was better than it appears on paper, while the form has also since been franked.
Having won a recent trial with more positive tactics, he is expected to settle closer to the speed and could prove a value option.
Sectional Stars
Race 3 – 14 SMART FAT CAT
He resumed with an encouraging sixth over this track and distance two weeks ago, closing off strongly with the third fastest final sectional in 22.61 seconds. After placing five times from 15 starts, he looks capable of finally breaking through with added fitness second-up.
Race 5 – 12 NOBLE PATCH
An awkward start left him on the back foot early last time out, but he still finished off strongly to take sixth in a slowly run 1400m contest, clocking a sharp final sectional of 22.07 seconds. Facing a more manageable this week, he looks capable of making his presence felt and could represent some value.
O’Brien’s Futurity trio look to seal trainers’ title
Aidan O’Brien will saddle three of the seven runners in his pursuit of a 13th victory in the William Hill Futurity Trophy at Doncaster on Saturday.
Success in the final Group One of the season will go a long way to ensuring the master of Ballydoyle is crowned British champion trainer for a ninth time and he holds a strong hand, with hot favourite Noble Exhibit joined by stable companions Giant Sequoia and Sergei Diaghilev.
Noble Exhibit finished a promising third on his Curragh debut in August and has since impressed in winning at Punchestown and in the Group Two Beresford Stakes back at the Curragh four weeks ago.
Giant Sequoia won the Futurity Stakes in Ireland, but needs to bounce back from a disappointing run when only sixth in the National Stakes, with Sergei Diaghilev sent back into battle a fortnight after finishing a neck second to Rock Montreal in the Autumn Stakes at Newmarket.
Andrew Balding relies on the once-raced Salisbury novice winner Gran Dia as he looks to keep his championship hopes alive.
Despite enjoying a Group One winner with Mount Atlas on British Champions Day at Ascot last weekend, the Kingsclere handler conceded the advantage in the title race to O’Brien.
However, Balding has also tasted notable success in Town Moor’s £275,000 contest thanks to Elm Park (2014) and Kameko (2019), and connections of Gran Dia are keen test their colt’s capabilities at the highest level before the season draws to a close.
Sean Graham, racing manager for Tony Bloom who owns the 380,000 guineas buy alongside Ian McAleavy, said: “After he won at Salisbury we discussed the options and in reality there is a shortage of races he could run in. They’ve been very happy with him at Andrew’s since Salisbury and the plan is to run.
“He’s a horse who has won a maiden going straight into a Group One and we’re under no illusions how difficult that will be, but we want to give him a second run before the end of the year and we’re short of options unless you wanted to travel with him.
“We’re going to be taking on battle-hardened two-year-olds who have runs under their belt and our fellow has only had one, so it will be very much a learning curve for him. But we hope he goes there and shows enough to think we can be dreaming with him over the winter.”
The pick of the home team appears to be Karl Burke’s dual Haydock winner and Royal Lodge runner-up Burning Up, while joint-trainer William Muir has made no secret of the regard in which he holds Breacher, who promises to be suited by the step up to a mile having finished third behind Desert Castle and Sergei Diaghilev in the Champagne Stakes at Doncaster’s St Leger meeting.
The small but select field is completed by Al Hudaiba, who claimed his fourth win from six career starts in a Grade One at Woodbine last month.
By Adam Morgan, Press Association
Ka Ying To Continue His Attack on Sunday
In-form five-year-old gelding KA YING ATTACK looks capable of securing a fourth straight win despite meeting a strong field in the Group 2 Lukfook Jewellery Premier Bowl over 1200m at Sha Tin this Sunday.
KA YING ATTACK has shown marked improvement since scoring an emphatic Class 3 victory three starts ago, defying the rise in grade and overcoming wide draws to complete a hat-trick last time out. Drawn awkwardly in each of his last two outings, the son of Too Darn Hot showcased his tactical versatility by leading throughout to score by 1.5 lengths before flashing home from near last to overhaul his rivals in fine style last start.
Although KA YING ATTACK rises to Group 2 company for the first time, he appears to be on an upward trajectory and must be considered a leading contender. Other runners with winning claims include RAGING BLIZZARD, COLOURFUL KING, COPARTNER PRANCE and AERIS NOVA.
After a narrow defeat last time out, promising five-year-old CIRCUIT CHAMPION looks primed to go one better in the Class 3 Handicap over 1400m at Sha Tin this Sunday.
Lightly raced for a five-year-old, CIRCUIT CHAMPION is already a two-time winner from just seven starts. The consistent gelding has missed the frame only once and his encouraging last-start effort suggests another win is not far away. Despite a slow tempo that favoured the leader, who was also the eventual winner, he charged home strongly to be beaten by only a head over this distance.
Standing out as the form choice in this week’s field, CIRCUIT CHAMPION looks a strong winning chance and is one to follow closely.
October 25 Selangor Preview By Mark Lydeamore
The two combatants which quinellaed the Selangor Mile in July are set for a return clash in the 1400m Supreme A contest (Race 5) at the Selangor Turb Club meeting on Sunday.
AQUITAINE was able to hold off FORTUNE TREE in the one-million-ringgit feature with a head separating the pair. However, FORTUNE TREE levelled the ledger at their next encounter when taking out the 1600m G1 Selangor Gold Cup on September 26 with AQUITAINE finishing an unlucky 4th, beaten 1.25L after a slow beginning. Both gallopers will meet on similar terms so far as the weights are concerned so another enthralling clash is expected from these talented individuals who both possess a stunning burst of acceleration. Both gallopers will more than likely clash in the 2000m G1 Piala Emas Sultan Selangor to be contested in December where FORTUNE TREE will be targeting a clean sweep of the Triple Crown Series this year. COME ON BANKER’S has done little wrong in four local appearances and the recent Class 2 winner is expected to be competitive. TRIDENT RISING remains unbeaten locally following successive Class 3 wins and looks well weighted with 54kg on the upgrade.
Australian-bred colt, LOYALTY BANKER’S looks the one to beat on exposed form in the 1250m Restricted Maiden (Race 6). Heavily backed into second favorite on debut, the Johnny Lim-trained three-year-old was far from disgraced finishing runner up to Navarre Crown here three weeks ago and should go one better come Sunday. MEGA UNIVERSE ran 5th in the same race but has shown ability in his two runs so far to suggest he will improve with race experience. PACIFIC SPLASH has been trialing well in recent weeks and is one to watch on debut for the Jason Ong camp.
Four-year-old mare ALL THE WAY NORTH justified her impressive trial form when breaking her maiden tag against Class 4 company over 1020m on September 27. Cruising to an effortless 3.5L victory, the Ooi Chin Chin-trained performer never seemed to change from second gear in what turned out to be a dominant display. She will face stiffer opposition this Sunday in the 1100m Class 3 (Race 7) and goes down 2kg in the weights with Jimmy Wong retaining the mount. NIMBUS STAR and DEFEATER are both honest campaigners and will be partnered by Y Aify and Randy Tan respectively for the first time. Like ALL THE WAY NORTH, both gallopers are looking to break through in this grade.
Three-year-old gelding STRATEGISE looks a promising type judging by his two recent victories and wil prove hard to beat again in the 1300m Max Two Stakes (Race 8). STRATEGISE was completely unwanted in the market when defeating subsequent winner Navarre Crown in a 1200m Restricted Maiden on debut and showed that win was no fluke by accounting for a Class 4 lineup over 1275m two weeks later. Oddly enough this will be Jimmy Wong’s first ride for successful owner KK Yee and it could be a winning one of STRATEGISE can achieve the winning hat trick. CONGRATULATEBANKER, placed four times from five runs in the country is overdue for a win and is coming off a last start 2nd behind SECTION EIGHTEEN, which scored from the seven-day backup at huge odds.
Zackey, Peter hold the aces at TAB Turffontein
Saturday’s nine-race TAB Turffontein Standside card looks finely poised, with several competitive contests on the programme.
But two of the meeting’s leading figures appear to hold the aces, with reigning Equus Champion Jockey Craig Zackey and trainer Tony Peter both boasting strong hands and realistic chances of landing three winners apiece.
Zackey should get the ball rolling in Race 1 aboard Sean Tarry-trained Storm Cyclone, a three-year-old Pathfork gelding who showed plenty of improvement from his first to his second outing when finishing an unlucky third over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on 21 September.
Storm Cyclone stumbled leaving the starting stalls that day and was subsequently found to have been cut into on his left fore. Despite those setbacks, he clocked the fastest 400m-to-finish sectional and was beaten by just 1.75 lengths.
Back over 1600m and making his Highveld debut, Tarry’s charge should not need to improve much to open his account.
Peter’s The Ultimate King could then make it two for the champion jockey in Race 3 over 2000m. The five-year-old son of Vercingetorix returns from a well-deserved 168-day break after enjoying a highly productive 2025-26 campaign.
He won the Grade 3 Victory Moon Handicap over 1800m on the Standside track before going on to place at Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3 level during a productive four-year-old season.
The Ultimate King returns as a five-year-old, and the booking of Zackey bodes well for his chances. A Summer Cup entry, he will be one to follow closely as preparations begin to ramp up with just five weeks to go before the 2026 Betway Grade 1 Summer Cup.
If The Ultimate King is ready to fire first time out, the champion jockey could be back in the winner’s enclosure.
Zackey, who dominates the early part of the card, could strike for the third time in Race 4 when he reunites with Tarry-trained Perfect Sky over 1000m.
Smart sprinters Trejanus and Alpine Jet are obvious dangers, but both have been rested for lengthy periods, whereas Perfect Sky has already had a comeback run. That outing should have tightened her up, although she was found to be coughing post-race.
The fact that Zackey retains the ride is encouraging, and with the benefit of a season pipe-opener under her belt, Perfect Sky should strip fitter and be capable of significant improvement.
Peter’s chances of completing a treble resume in Race 5 over 2400m, where Wings Of Desire stayer Euphrates looks the one to beat under Kabelo Matsunyane. The five-year-old has maintained his form and consistency at this level recently and should be involved in the finish.
Peter then saddles a competitive coupling in Race 6, although preference is for top-weight Captain Selvie, a four-year-old daughter of Captain Of All with a solid record over the 1160m course and distance.
She returns from a 16-week absence after an unsuccessful trip to KZN, where she finished unplaced on the Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack. That effort is easy enough to forgive, however, and she returns to familiar surroundings over a track and trip that suits.
With regular rider Calvin Habib back aboard, everything points towards Captain Selvie bouncing back to form.
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