France (Chantilly) Race Card, Form Guide & Race Previews – Saturday, March 4

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French Race Card – 4th March

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Race 15 – PRIX DARSHAAN –  1900m CL1. Purse EUR €38,000.

1. BOTANIK – Has not raced since finishing 1.5 lengths away in second over 2400m at Sha Tin (Hong Kong) on December 11 in the G1 Hong Kong Vase. Definite winning hope.
2. MONTY – Last appeared three-and-a-half months ago when he finished 4 lengths from the winner in fifth over 2000m at Sakhir (Bahrain). Did place first-up last prep at Deauville over 2000m. Should be right in the mix.
3. JUNKO – Last appeared five months ago when he finished a head from the winner in second over 1950m at Longchamp. Did place first-up last prep at Saint-Cloud. Expected to run well.
4. WALLEM – Was well held over 1500m at Deauville All Weather last month. Place likely best.
5. SEVEN O SEVEN – Has been in the market at his last couple of starts but hasn’t made an impression, most recently finishing sixth over 1900m at Deauville All Weather. Looking to others.

Summary: An interesting contest with some smart types returning to action. Preference is for JUNKO (3) who is two from two on the AW and went down by a head in the G2 Qatar Prix Dollar at Longchamp (1950m) in October. Top claims on reappearance. BOTANIK (1) disappointed in that G2 event but since finished an excellent second in the G1 The Longines Hong Kong Vase (HK) in December. Major appeal. MONTY (2) is of interest on stable debut having finished a good fifth in the BHRG3 Bahrain International Trophy at Sakhir (BH) in November. WALLEM (4) can pick up some minor prize-money.

Selections

JUNKO (3) – BOTANIK (1) – MONTY (2) – WALLEM (4)

Race 16 – PRIX MONTJEU –  1600m CL1. Purse EUR €38,000.

1. AMILCAR – Finished second over 1500m in Listed grade at Deauville All Weather at his latest run on December 10. Very strong performer at this stage of the prep. Respected.
2. WALLY – Classy type. Won the G3 Prix Gontaut-Biron Hong Kong Jockey Club at Deauville last summer and looks to have been found a nice opening on reappearance. Unbeaten on the AW and rates highly for a top stable.
3. EGOT – Finished third over 1500m in Listed class at Deauville All Weather at his latest appearance on December 10. Can return in winning form.
4. HARPER – Scored at his most recent appearance over 1600m in Listed grade at Longchamp on October 16. Goes very well when fresh with two wins from four starts. Capable of a bold showing.
5. SEA OF MARENGO – Reasonable effort first up last start, finishing sixth and beaten 4.5 lengths over 1900m at this track. Looking to others for the winner.
6. AXDAVALI – Has not raced since finishing third over 1600m in the G3 Prix Messidor on turf here on July 17. Good fresh performer. Can return with a bold run.
7. RESHABAR – Has not raced since finishing ninth over 1600m in the G2 Prix Daniel Wildenstein at Longchamp on October 1. Others preferred.

Summary: The classy WALLY (2) won the G3 Prix Gontaut-Biron Hong Kong Jockey Club at Deauville last summer and looks to have been found a nice opening on reappearance. Unbeaten on the AW and rates highly for a top stable. EGOT (3) looks the main threat on the back of a close third in the Listed Prix Luthier over 1500m at Deauville AW. Main danger. AMILCAR (1) finished runner-up in the aforementioned Listed Prix Luthier and makes obvious appeal on ratings. HARPER (4) won the 1600m Listed Prix du Ranelagh at Longchamp in October and should go well after a break.

Selections

WALLY (2) – EGOT (3) – AMILCAR (1) – HARPER (4)

Race 17 – PRIX DE L’ETANG CHAPON –  1900m HCP. Purse EUR €32,000.

1. GRECIAN STAR – Promising colt who last start finished 7 lengths away in fourth over 1900m at this track. Key chance.
2. NANGARA – Lightly raced filly who progressed nicely last start with a win by a head over 1900m at Deauville All Weather. Likely to feature.
3. EL CHACO – Promising colt who last start finished 5.5 lengths away in second over 1900m at this track. Sure to go close.
4. LADIES LAW – Last appeared four months ago when she finished 6 lengths from the winner in fourth over 2000m at Lyon-Parilly. Did place first-up last prep at Le Lion-d’Angers. May need more time.
5. ST PANTALEON – Returned at long odds last start and finished 6 lengths adrift in fifth over 2150m at Cagnes-sur-Mer. Expecting him to kick on with that first run out of the way.
6. ARTEMISS – Good effort last start to win her maiden over 2000m at Pau All Weather by 1.5 lengths. Can go on with it.
7. ENGALIWE – Second up after a fine return last start, finishing just a nose off the winner over 1800m at Lyon-la-Soie. Not to be taken lightly.
8. SAISISSANTE – Returned from a spell last start with a nice win by 1.5 lengths over 1700m at Pornichet. Back in great order and is definitely worth including.

Summary: NANGARA (2) made all the running to win a 1900m Deauville AW maiden narrowly four weeks ago. Leading hope with further progress expected on handicap debut. EL CHACO (3) finished second off this mark over course and distance three weeks ago. Firmly in the mix. Pau AW maiden scorer ARTEMISS (6) should have more to offer now handicapping and ENGALIWE (7) cannot be dismissed.

Selections

NANGARA (2) – EL CHACO (3) – ARTEMISS (6) – ENGALIWE (7)

Race 18 – PRIX BERING –  2700m CL1. Purse EUR €38,000.

1. BERKANE – Won by a head at this circuit last time out over 2700m, maintaining an unbeaten record here. In fine form and can feature again.
2. HOMO DEUS – Won at a big price by half a length two starts back over 2400m at Toulouse. Subsequently finished fourth over 2500m at Cagnes-sur-Mer six-and-a-half weeks ago. Is a winning chance.
3. DAYSHANN – Returned from a break last start with a win over 2400m at Pau All Weather on February 19. Fitter but tougher here and may struggle.
4. MOVIN TIME – Back from a break over 3400m at Deauville All Weather last start and won by a head. Has never won second up and is unlikely to threaten.
5. MONSIEUR XOO – Was below his best two back at Deauville All Weather then ran a much better race last start when third over 2700m at this track. One of the chances.
6. BEHTAR – Returns to racing after a spell of 11 weeks. Opened last prep with a win at Chateaubriant over 2650m. Has a good first-up record. Key runner.
7. WILD MAN – Has not raced since he closed the last campaign with a win over 2200m at Halle (Germany) four months ago. Has a strong record when fresh, claiming two wins from three runs. Has to be respected.
8. SOBER – Has not raced since finishing third over 3100m in the G1 Prix Royal Oak at Longchamp on October 23. Great chance.

Summary: It would be no shock if there were more to come from SOBER (8) this season and he finished the last campaign with a good third in the G1 Prix Royal-Oak at Longchamp in October. Leading chance on reappearance. HOMO DEUS (2) won the Listed Prix Max Sicard – 17Eme Etape du Defi du Galop over 2400m at Toulouse before finishing fourth behind two subsequent scorers at Cagnes-sur-Mer (Class Two) in January. Notable contender. BEHTAR (6) was a good third in the 2500m Listed Prix Arcangues at Deauville AW and cannot be dismissed on ratings. MONSIEUR XOO (5) could go well.

Selections

SOBER (8) – HOMO DEUS (2) – BEHTAR (6) – MONSIEUR XOO (5)

Race 19 – PRIX MAURICE CAILLAULT –  1800m OPEN. Purse EUR €55,000.

1. VALENTINO FACE – Won a 1500m maiden on the AW at Deauville last outing. This represents a tougher task.
2. ALCANOR – Head defeat in a course and distance Class One conditions event latest. Player.
3. MR MOLIERE – Looks a smart prospect following a facile 9L debut success over 1600m here. Fascinating runner for top connections.
4. RISING BLAST – Fourth in a Class Two track and trip conditions event last outing. Place likely best.
5. PRINCE DE PANAME – Impressed when winning a Class Two course and distance conditions race latest. Notable chance.
6. BIG ROCK – Made all to win a handicap over 1900m at this venue by 5.5L last-time-out. Claims.
7. QUICK REFLEX – Made a winning debut at Madrid (Spain) in December over 1700m. Betting can guide on first French outing.
8. ANOLINE – 2L winner of a 1900m handicap on the AW at Deauville last start. Each-way player.
9. NEAR AMORE – Won a 1600m course maiden by 6.5L on her second start. By no means dismissed upped in standard.

Summary: It was tough not to be impressed with MR MOLIERE (3) wide-margin debut success over 1600m here twenty-six days ago. Could well prove up to this task raised in grade for a top stable. ALCANOR (2) looks a solid contender following a head second in a Class One conditions event over course and distance last-time-out. BIG ROCK (6) routed his rivals when making all by 5.5L on handicap debut tackling 1900m at this venue. Interesting contender. Class Two conditions track and trip winner PRINCE DE PANAME (5) must be respected.

Selections

MR MOLIERE (3) – ALCANOR (2) – BIG ROCK (6) – PRINCE DE PANAME (5)

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