France (Nancy) Race Card, Form Guide & Race Previews – Saturday, April 8

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French Race Card – 8th April

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R1 – PRIX ALBERT ET MICHEL PETITCOLAS – 2500m (a1 9/16m) – TURF – Condition Race – Maiden – Flat – EUR € 21.000

1. SWEET DEVILDARLING – Seldom far off the mark and has dropped in the weights. Could improve over this trip.
2. WINELATO LAUJAC – Last seen finishing a disappointing 8th on the PSF in November. Should enjoy the return to the turf for his comeback.
3. ELLERTON – Finished in midfield when 7th on debut at Saint-Cloud. Would’ve come on for the run, so warrants respect.
4. JUWEL – Made no impression in just his second start when resuming over 2000m at Strasbourg. Others preferred.
5. KING’S CROWN – Ran his best race in a handicap on the PSF over 1700m. Unlikely to play a role.
6. CALIYZA – Improving Le Havre filly who was 3rd over 1900m on her reappearance. Will have more to offer.
7. GRACEHILL – Well beaten in both starts at a lower level last year. Hard to make a case for.
8. LE SELMAN – Mickaël Seror-trained Zarak colt on debut. Simon Planque rides.
9. FOLKWIN – Carmen Bocskai-trained Dschingis Secret newcomer related to several winners. Noted.
10. MEHGAWAY – Galiway debutante likely to run well on debut for trainer Henri-François Devin with Clément Lecoeuvre aboard.

Summary : The Aga Khan’s CALIYZA (6) has shown enough in two starts to suggest that her trip to Nancy is with the firm intention of opening her account and it should pay to follow her progress. Newcomer MEHGAWAY (10) could be a force to be reckoned with in receipt of 2kg so must be respected. ELLERTON (3) is likely to improve after finishing in midfield on debut at Saint-Cloud so could have a say in the finish.

R2 – PRIX DES CONSEILLERS DE LA FILIERE EQUINE DU GRAND-EST – 2500m (a1 9/16m) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Class 3 – Flat – EUR € 19.000

1. LUCKY CHARLIE – Improving sort who won his last start of 2022. Open to further progress, so warrants respect.
2. KARAKORUM – Bounced back from his Quinte+ no-show with a good 2nd last time out. Competitive showing expected.
3. CARUSO – Reassured with an improved last start, albeit at a lower level. Not likely to win but could place.
4. AKYO – Unreliable but remains more than capable of playing a role and should find the ground to his liking.
5. MOONWALK STEP – Well-performed veteran who continues to run well at the age of 10. Has strong form credentials and should go close again.
6. MODERN VALUE – Overdue a breakthrough win after several near misses. Will be involved.
7. JAZZMEN – Was in good form prior to his last start at this track in November. Likely to need the run on his return.
8. QUEEN CLEMENCE – Winner on the PSF in November but has struggled in 4 starts since. Can be ruled out.
9. GARIGLIANO – Appeared in need of his comeback run last month and could do better with that outing under his belt.
10. ANTINEA – Holding her form on both surfaces but has only won once and has no more than a place chance.
11. FEARLESS – Has been struggling for some time and is unlikely to trouble the judge.
12. AURELIA AURITA – Has room for improvement after an encouraging comeback run. Place chance.
13. SCHERWOOD – Showed signs of improvement over this track and trip when returning from a layoff. Could confirm.
14. KENOHOPE – Bounced back with an improved 3rd over the course and distance last month. Must confirm.
15. MOMOUR – Returned to winning ways over 3000m at this track recently. Could have a say again despite 1kg penalty.
16. DEEP SPACE – Maturing stayer who finished 2nd at this track over 3000m last month. Could get into the picture.

Summary : Veteran MOONWALK STEP (5) needs no introduction. He has been holding his form and, having been supplemented for the occasion, could have his consistency rewarded here. However, this is no foregone conclusion with rivals MODERN VALUE (6), bidding to open her account after seven 2nd-place finishes, and KARAKORUM (2) capable of fighting out the finish. Winner of his last start on the fibresand back in December, improving LUCKY CHARLIE (1) is also worth a mention.

R3 – PRIX DE LA FOIRE ATTRACTIVE DE NANCY(PX CHAMPAGNE CTE DE LA FORTELLE) – 2500m (a1 9/16m) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Class 4 – Flat – EUR € 16.000

1. MYFRIENDRICH – Out of sorts and unlikely to bounce back on the evidence of his recent displays.
2. AS DE JUILLEY – Lightly raced six-year-old who found form late last year before a layoff. Has a chance on his return.
3. WONDER HOPE – Back at the course of her only victory under the jockey who partnered her to that win. Could surprise.
4. WELL DE VINDECY – Fitter for a comeback run on the fibresand, this excellent finisher enjoys this track too. On the shortlist.
5. VISIONARY DREAMER – Beat several re-opposing rivals when winning at this track in October. Has claims.
6. MAGIC LEG’S – Showed that she had lost none of its means on the flat when finishing 2nd last time out. Goes close if confirming.
7. SILVER MAGIC – Undeniably capable but off the boil since November and must reaffirm.
8. MOODY CHOP – Yet to find the frame in 10 outings so has it all to do. Others preferred.
9. JAGUAR FLEURY – Has nothing noteworthy to his name and can be confidently ruled out.
10. HE’S A ROCK STAR – Is better than his recent form suggests and ought to reaffirm dropped in the weights. Keep safe.
11. CHAROL’LEZ – Unplaced in all 9 starts and is unlikely to change her ways. Overlook.
12. TOUNMY – Has lost her form after winning three on the spin last year. Capable of better.
13. ALWAYS DANCING – Has been struggling for some time now and is unlikely to trouble the judge.
14. HORSE BOREAL – Has lost his way since winning at Divonne-les-Bains in September. Hard to make a case for.
15. DAN CHOP – Remains winless after 21 starts and is probably more effective at tlower level. Others preferred.
16. FAMOUS COFFEE –  NON PARTANT

Summary : Many with chances here. WELL DE VINDECY (4) made no impression on the PSF on her reappearance at Chantilly but is better on the turf and could be worth chancing back on the grass with improved fitness on her side. MAGIC LEG’S (6) bounced back to form in a handicap over this trip last time when reverting to the flat after a spell over hurdles and should play a leading role again if confirming that improvement. Both HE’S A ROCK STAR (10) and returning AS DE JUILLEY (2) have the means to play a role in the finish, so must also be considered.

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Author: iRace