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R1 – PRIX DU COQ CHANTANT – 1000m (a5f) – TURF – Condition Race – Newcomers – Flat – EUR € 50.000
1. BEAUVATIER – A son of LOPE DE VEGA, the dam won. From the Barberot stable, he will be
expected to give a good show on debut
2. LAZYM – A son of KODIAC, the dam won. Market guide best for performance expected
3. MARCELLO’S RETURN – A son of TURNING POINT, the dam was a winner. Stable juveniles
usually benefit from a run
4. PRINCE SHALAA – A Colt by SHALAA, the dam was a Group 1 winner. Bred to be very useful
and market guide best for clues
5. GANASS – CLOTH OF STARS colt, the dam was placed. Bred to need further in time. Market
guide best
6. KUMITE – A Colt by DARK ANGEL, the dam was a winner. Speedy bred and nice run
anticipated. Market guide best for clues
7. PARADISE STORM – A MASKED MARVEL colt, the dam won. May need further in time, but
market guide best watched
8. MR FLEURANT – An INVINCIBLE SPIRIT colt, the dam was a winner. Fabre trained and sure
to know his job, expect a bold show
Summary : With some potentially useful juveniles lining up it may pay to side with the Yann
Barberot trained BEAUVATIER (1) who is the mount of Christophe Soumillon. The colt will be
well prepared for his racecourse debut. PRINCE SHALAA (4) has a very choice pedigree, By the
speedy SHALAA and the dam was a Group 1 winner, he is bred to be very useful. MR
FLEURANT (8) from the powerhouse stable of Andre Fabre is one to look at carefully, as the
stable is in form. KUMITE (6) makes up the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
BEAUVATIER (1) – PRINCE SHALAA (4) – MR FLEURANT (8) – KUMITE (6)
R2 – PRIX DE LA MERE MARIE – 1000m (a5f) – TURF – Condition Race – Newcomers – Flat – EUR € 50.000
1. FLERS – DREAM AHEAD filly, the dam was unraced. Expect a good performance on debut
from a good stable
2. LAULNE – By the speedy STARSPANGLEDBANNER, the dam was a winner. Market guide
best for clues
3. SALALAH – A filly by OLYMPIC GLORY, the dam was a winner and Group placed. Expected
to know her job. Can play a role
4. PASSIONATELY – A daughter of NIGHT OF THUNDER, the dam was unraced. Bold show is
likely on debut
5. ROUANITA – A NEW BAY filly, the dam was a two-time winner. Market guide best watched
6. ANGIOLLETA – A CALYX filly, the dam was unraced. From the Head operation, will be tuned
for debut, nice run expected
7. PARADISIACAL – A filly by SIYOUNI, the dam won at Listed level. Market best for clues, but
good run anticipated
8. BOTTOMS UP – A daughter of SOMMERBAND, the dam was a winner. The market best
guide, could need further in time
9. BEST OF LIGHT – CITY OF LIGHT filly, the dam won twice. Market guide best for expected
performance
10. CRISTAL DE MAULDE – Daughter of HERALD THE DAWN, the dam never ran. Market best
watched, could need the experience
Summary : Unraced Fillies, the daughter of DREAM AHEAD who will be well prepared FLERS
(1) should be forward enough to make a bold show on her racecourse debut. PASSIONATELY
(4) is from a stable that prepares fillies well and she can play a leading role. PARADISIACAL (7)
is out of a mare that won in Listed Class so she looks good on paper. ANGIOLLETA (6) is by a
sire who was very good at two and was very speedy, she should be able to gallop.
SELECTIONS
FLERS (1) – PASSIONATELY (4) – PARADISIACAL (7) – ANGIOLLETA (6)
R3 – PRIX DE BARON – 2100m (a1 5/16m) – ALL WEATHER – Divised Handicap – Class 4 – Flat – EUR € 18.000
1. FULLSTRIP – Has four unplaced runs recently, a 2nd at Dortmund (Germany) over 1700m in
February was better. Makes little appeal
2. ANATELLO – Has dropped massively in the ratings by around 17.5kg. 4th over 2150m in
February was the best of recent form. Each way chance
3. SOKA D’ANS – Four unplaced runs of late. Seems out of form, tailed off on the most recent
outing. Can be avoided
4. HOT SUMMER – 2nd at this venue over 1800m on April 28th. Fit and a bold run can be
expected
5. TRES RUSH – 4th at Nantes over 2400m on recent start in late April. Can give a good account
6. PRINCEDESCHAMPS – Several unplaced runs of late over various trips. Seems out of form
and best watched
7. STORMY BABY – Several unplaced efforts recently -dropped 10.5kg in the ratings. Could
bounce back to form
8. RAISE THE STAKES – Did well when 3rd at Argentan on the last outing over 1900m on 25th
April. Sure to be involved
9. AZAZEL – A good 4th at Strasbourg over 2000m on April 21st. Should play a leading role
10. GRAND LEON – A good 2nd three runs back over 2500m at Deauville in March. Should be in
the mix
11. SERMANDAKFI – Three unplaced efforts of late, 4th before those at Pornichet over 2400m in
February. More required
12. MEJAEN – Four unplaced runs recently won prior to that at this venue over 2700m. Drop in
trip and needs to get back on track
13. BECH RIVER – Unplaced on the latest outing, 3rd at this venue before that over 1900m on
11th April. Outside place chance
14. KENOR – 5th on the latest outing over 1600m in early April at this track. Needs more to
feature
15. LIE HIGH – 3rd at Mons Ghlin(Bel) over 2100m on 17th April. Looks unlikely to trouble some
of these
16. REINE DE LUNE – Out of the frame on the latest two runs, 2nd before that over 1900m at this
venue. Others preferred
Summary : A regular performer on this track HOT SUMMER (4) could get off the mark after
some consistent efforts without winning, he was a good second over 1800m on 28th April and
could go one better today. RAISE THE STAKES (8) arrives off a good third-placed effort at
Argentan over marginally further, she could be the biggest rival. AZAZEL (9) ran well on her most
recent outing, she is the each-way play. ANATELLO (2) has dropped massively in the ratings and
could be involved.
SELECTIONS
HOT SUMMER (4) – RAISE THE STAKES (8) – AZAZEL (9) – ANATELLO (2)
R4 – PRIX DE GUICHE – 1800m (a1 1/8m) – TURF – Group 3 – Group – Flat – EUR € 80.000
1. FLIGHT LEADER – Game winner over 2100m in a Group 3 at Longchamp on 16th April. Can
play a role
2. RAJAPOUR – A good 3rd in a Group 3 over 1600m on 16th April. Ran a bit fresh that day and
can be dangerous to the likely favourite
3. PADISHAKH – A good 2nd to BIG ROCK over 1800m at Longchamp last month. Needs more
but should not be overlooked
4. GREY TORNADO – Won at Angers over 1600m on 10th April in a Class 1 race. Needs more to
beat some tough rivals
5. CIRCEO – Won a maiden over 2000m at Saint-Cloud in early April. This is much tougher, and
others preferred
6. HORIZON DORE – 5th over 1800m behind BIG ROCK at Longchamp in April. Has plenty to
find if wanting to play a role
7. BIG ROCK – Won by 2.5L over 1800m in a Group 3 on April 9th. A big horse with plenty more
to come. Will be hard to beat
Summary : A convincing winner on his latest outing BIG ROCK (7) looks to be getting better with
racing and he has a good chance of winning this competitive Group 3. RAJAPOUR (2) lost his
unbeaten record when third in a Group 3 at Longchamp, he ran a bit fresh and will improve a lot
from that, he has plenty of potential. PADISHAKH (3) was second to BIG ROCK 2.5L behind him,
he can run well again although may not turn the tables. FLIGHT LEADER (1) got up in the
shadows of the winning post when winning over 2100m on 16th April. He looked in need of every
yard of the trip at Longchamp, and the drop back in distance may not play to his strengths.
SELECTIONS
BIG ROCK (7) – RAJAPOUR (2) – PADISHAKH (3) – FLIGHT LEADER (1)
R5 – PRIX DE BOREST – 2100m (a1 5/16m) – ALL WEATHER – Divised Handicap – Class 3 – Flat – EUR € 21.000
1. DRAGON LOVE – A good 3rd at this track over 2100m on 17th April. Must enter calculations
2. KARIOITAHI – Won over 2100m on 17th April at this track. Has a good chance of following up
3. JAAYIZ – 4th over 1800m at Chantilly on 28th April. Needs more to trouble some of these
4. TENNESSEE JOHN – Has four unplaced runs this year. Has shown very little and can be
avoided
5. LOU BALICOT – Numerous unplaced efforts recently. has dropped in the ratings but happy to
avoid
6. MISTER CHARLIE – A 3rd place run two starts back to the selection at this track over the
2100m. Leading player
7. EVAGRO – Unplaced on latest start. 2nd at Lyon La Soie over 2150m in March. Has work to do
8. ELYT OF GOLD – Out of the frame on the latest outing. 3rd at Senonnes over 2100m on 12th
April. More required
9. FOREVER COCO – Won on latest start over 1800m at this racecourse. Likes this track and has
place possibilities
10. VAN HALO – 6th on the latest outing over 2100m at this track. Others hold stronger claims
11. MIDNIGHT CLOUD – First Handicap, three outings showing very little. Looks best avoided for
the time being
12. SHAYANE – Has not run this year. 4th over 1700m at Saint-Brieuc in October. In the mix
13. LANDARYNA – Won at this track over 2100m on 17th April. Can place at nice odds
14. ONCLE FERNAND – 4th at this track over 2100m behind KARIOITAHI (2) in mid-April.
Capable of making an impact
15. MISS SPRINGSTEEN – Several unplaced runs recently. 2nd at this track over 2100m in
November. Has each-way claims
16. FIRST BIRST – 3rd four runs back at Deauville over 1900m in January. Needs to be
respected
Summary : A recent winner at this racecourse KARIOITAHI (2) has every chance of backing up
that with another victory. MISTER CHARLIE (6) was unplaced on his recent outing but was a
good third behind KARIOITAHI (2) when they last met, it is not out of the question for him to
manage to turn the tables today. DRAGON LOVE (1) ran well on this track when last seen and
has strong claims to be included in all bets. MISS SPRINGSTEEN (15) has been given a bit of
leeway by the handicapper and has run well at this track previously, she can be placed.
SELECTIONS KARIOITAHI (2) – MISTER CHARLIE (6) – DRAGON LOVE (1) – MISS SPRINGSTEEN (15)
R6 – PRIX DE L’AIRE CANTILIENNE – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Flat – EUR € 28.000
1. LES TROIS VALLEES – A few unplaced runs in 2023. 4th at this venue in December over
1600m and a winner before that. Can play a role
2. LINFASOMMER – Out of the frame recently, 3rd over 1600m at this venue before that. Needs
more
3. ILE SAINT LOUIS – 4th two starts ago at this track over 1600m. Tries a handicap for the first
time. Place claims
4. ARGYLEPINKDIAMOND – A recent 4th over 1600m on 14th April at Saint-Cloud. Can be
involved at the business end
5. CAMELOT SONG – Good 3rd in maiden company last time over 1600m at Lyon Parilly on 18th
April. Leading chance
6. MR CASSIOPE – 2nd at Saint-Cloud over 1600m on 14th April, a winner before that at
Compiegne over 1800m. Player
7. AUCOEURDELANUIT – 4th three runs back at Deauville over 1900m in January. Others more
persuasive
8. FULL COLOUR – 5th at Nantes on the last outing over 1600m in late April. Looks vulnerable
9. KAJA – A nice 3rd over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on 14th April. Has each-way claims
10. TREIZIEME MOIS – Out of the frame on the last outing. 3rd at Evreux over 1800m on 12th
April. Merits consideration
11. VIZINDI – Unplaced on a recent outing, a fair 4th before that at Chantilly over 1300m in a
maiden. In the mix
12. BIG DRIFT – A fair 4th two outings ago in January. First time in a handicap. Opposable
13. PALETUVIER – Unplaced on the last two runs, but won before that at Compiegne in March of
a claimer. Others rate higher
Summary : Many of these are trying handicap company for the first time and CAMELOT SONG
(5) is one of them. She was a good third on her latest outing over 1600m at Lyon Parilly and
could well be nicely treated and can get off the mark. MR CASSIOPE (6) has been in good form
and another good performance can be expected from him. KAJA (9) looks the each-way bet of
the race off a good third at Saint-Cloud three weeks ago. ARGYLEPINKDIAMOND (4) makes up
the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
CAMELOT SONG (5) – MR CASSIOPE (6) – KAJA (9) – ARGYLEPINKDIAMOND (4)
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