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R1 – PRIX DE BETHISY SAINT-PIERRE – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 19.000
1. GARDEN CHOP – Made no impression on debut and will need to have improved a great deal
from that experience to have a say here. Watch for now
2. GRISE – Made an encouraging debut at Leicester (UK) and could well open her account if
confirming that promise here. One to beat
3. LAMAJESTIK – Didn’t go unnoticed when finishing 7th on debut and is likely to have improved
with the benefit of that experience. Pasquier retains the ride
4. LADY OF AFRICA – Was a pleasing 6th on debut but failed to build on that when unplaced (9th)
in a subsequent outing. Needs to reaffirm
5. BLOWIN IN THE WIND – Finished a modest 7th on his introduction and will need to take a big
step forward from that outing to get a look in here. Others preferred
6. RATEL KABOWD – Beaten out of sight in both outings so is hard to make a case for here.
Cannot be recommended
7. DO IT FOR ME – Open to improvement with the benefit of an introductory outing but is unlikely
to pose a threat on the evidence of her modest debut
8. MEDINA TREZY – Finished a pleasing 4th on debut but has failed to confirm that promise in both
subsequent outings. Could redeem herself at this level
9. RUE MIA – Has shown signs of improvement recently by finishing 6th in her last two starts. Could
have a role to play if making further progress
Summary : Competitive opener in which GRISE (2) and LAMAJEiSTIK (3) are likely to play leading
roles after pleasing introductions. While both should improve with the benefit of that experience,
preference is for the former who finished 4th on debut at Leicester. RUE MIA (9) and MEDINA
TREZY (8) need to improve to fight for victory but have the experience to get into the picture.
SELECTIONS
GRISE (2) – LAMAJESTIK (3) – RUE MIA (9) – MEDINA TREZY (8)
R2 – PRIX DE LA CLAIRIERE DE L’ARMISTICE – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Handicap Claiming – Class 4 – Flat – EUR € 16.000
1. BUTI – Fluffed his lines last time but was in good form prior to that outing. Must bounce back to
play a role here
2. BIG BOOTS – Runner-up in consecutive starts before finishing unplaced in his last 2 starts.
Needs to reaffirm, so is best watched for now
3. MADOUSS – Inconsistent of late but at a higher level and capable of a lot better dropped into
this grade. Ought to redeem herself here
4. PISORNO – Has rediscovered his form back on the flat in claiming races recently. Remains
competitive given his rider’s 1,5kg allowance
5. VENTURA VISION – Bounced back to form with a victory last time and is most effective over this
trip. Will be competitive with a repeat of that performance
6. L’IENISSEI – Has acquitted himself well in both starts this year in handicap races and should
play a leading role here on the strength of that form
7. VILLERS – Unreliable but is capable of getting a look in here judged on his best form. Could play
a minor role
8. NACOMA – Finished a reassuring 2nd last time and will make her presence felt if confirming that
improvement. Respected
9. TRUST AHEAD – Consistent for the most part and has been in good form recently, finishing on
the podium in his last 3 starts. Place chance
10. ISEULT – Has failed to spark any improvemtnlooked for some time now so her chances are
limited even in this grade/company
11. ULTIMATE FIGHT – Nothing noteworthy to his name to warrant any consideration here and
can be ruled out. Overlook
Summary : On the evidence of recent efforts in handicap races, it could pay to follow the progress
of L’IENISSEI (6) in his first start at this level, especially over a distance to his liking. MADOUSS
(3) has been inconsistent late but is more than capable of redeeming himself given this big drop in
class. Last-start scorer VENTURA VISION (5) will have a say if confirming that improvement, while
both NACOMA (8) and PISORNO (4) could also have a say after finishing 2nd last time.
SELECTIONS
L’IENISSEI (6) – MADOUSS (3) – VENTURA VISION (5) – NACOMA (8)
R3 – PRIX DU PUITS D’ANTIN – 2000m (a1 1/4m) – TURF – Condition Race – Newcomers – Flat – EUR € 27.000
1. KALBIYANN – Francis-Henri Graffard-trained Anodin gelding who runs in the interest of by His
Highness Aga Khan. Best kept safe
2. MAWHOB – Al Shaqab-owned Zelzal colt trained by Mikel Delzangles stable. Cannot be
underestimated on debut
3. UNCATCHABLE – Another newcomer from the Alessandro & Giuseppe Botti stable, this a
gelded son of Elusive City to be ridden by 3,5kg claimer Giovanni Sias
4. SWEEP AWAY – Gelded newcomer trained Alessandro & Giuseppe Botti, this a well-bred son
of Oasis Dream out of a Siyouni mare. One to note
5. PALANZANO – Lucie Pontoir-trained gelding making his debut on the flat after 2 hurdles races.
Others are preferred
6. GREY LUX – Well-related Lope De Vega newcomer who is the half-brother to high-class, multiple
Group I winner Golden Lilac. Follow
Summary : In this newcomers’ race for three-year-old colts and geldings, well-related GRAY LUX
(6) will be of particular interest as he is the half-brother to high-class Golden Lilac. Given his
pedigree, it would be little surprise to see him run a forward race on debut. SWEEP AWAY (4) is
also from a good family, so is another to note on his introduction. KALBIYANN (1) and MAWHOB
(2) represent stables renowned for readying their charges to be competitive on debut, so appeal
most of the remainder.
SELECTIONS
GREY LUX (6) – SWEEP AWAY (4) – KALBIYANN (1) – MAWHOB (2)
R4 – PRIX DU PUITS D’ORLEANS – 2000m (a1 1/4m) – TURF – Condition Race – Newcomers – Flat – EUR € 27.000
1. NARIMAN POINT – Newcomer to note with Stéphane Pasquier riding this daughter of Dubawi
for trainer Nicolas Clément
2. ASHALYKA – Well-bred Dariyan filly out of Group II winner Ashalanda. Interesting newcomer
who it could pay to follow
3. ALSIMRYA – Al Shaqab-owned Mehmas newcomer out of a Galileo mare. One to note on debut
for Mikel Delzangles
4. ART MYTHIQUE – Well-bred Australia debutante out of high-class Aquarelliste. Makes plenty of
appeal on pedigree
5. SPIRIT MOON – Jérôme Reynier-trained Australia debutante who is dangerous to dismiss under
Manon Germain. Keep safe
6. ANAGALLIS – Flavie Bresson’s Tunis debutante to be ridden by Jérôme Moutard. Will be one
of the outsiders here
7. KEEP AHEAD CLERMON – Great Pretender filly trained by Lucie Pontoir and to be ridden on
debut by Hugo Journiac. Others preferred
8. MANDSTEP – Maxime Guyon is a noteworthy jockey booking on this Stéphane Cérulis-trained
Footstepsinthesand filly
9. QUISISANA – Le Havre debutante to be ridden by Mickaël Barzalona for trained Francis-Henri
Graffard. Not discounted
10. ETOILE DE BRAM – Brametot newcomer trained by Maurizio Guarnieri who has engaged
Tyson Ventadour to ride this filly
11. KUP DAVIS – Frida Valle Skar’s 1,5kg allowance should aid the cause of this Brian Beauneztrained Masterstroke filly
12. GEOLOGIE – Well-bred Andre Fabre-trained Cracksman debutante out of a well-performed
race mare. Warrants respect
13. RAMREE – Markus Münch-trained Iffraaj debutante to be partnered by Marie Velon who has a
1,5kg allowance
14. VINCA – Langtang debutante to be ridden by Ludovic Boisseau for trainer Gordan Batistic.
Others appeal more
15. UNIQA – Hugo Besnier rides this Cloth Of Stars debutante trained by Andreas Wöhler. Could
surprise at odds
16. SMILA – Sea The Stars debutante to be ridden by Alexis Pouchin for trainer Vaclav Luka. For
lovers of outsiders
17. LIBYA – Laurent Postic-trained The Grey Gatsby newcomer to be ridden by Rosario Mangione.
For another day
Summary : In this big field of three-year-old debutantes, ASHALYKA (2) is likely to attract attention
as she is a daughter of Group II winner Ashalanda. Well-bred ART MYTHIQUE (4) makes plenty
of appeal on paper too and could play a leading role first time out. Both ALSIMRYA (3) and
GEOLOGIE (12) are others to consider given that they represent leading yards and have interesting
pedigrees.
SELECTIONS
ASHALYKA (2) – ART MYTHIQUE (4) – ALSIMRYA (3) – GEOLOGIE (12)
R5 – PRIX DE CAISNES – 2000m (a1 1/4m) – TURF – Claiming Handicap – Class 4 – Flat – EUR € 16.000
1. PEGASUS – Inconsistent but not unnoticed in handicap races and is well placed here dropped
into this grade. Redemption
2. MOUDIR – Undeniably capable but has gone off the boil. Could well redeem himself in this
grade/company
3. COME SAY HI – Unreliable sort but capable of playing a leading role in a race of this nature.
Could be worth another chance
4. DARIYANGEL – Has looked distinctly ordinary for some time now, so his chances are limited
even at this level. Overlook
5. UGOTTHELOOK – Struggling to regain any form or consistency for some time now, so unlikely
to trouble the judge here
6. MUSIC IS HER NAME – Bounced back to form with an improved 3rd last time. Should have a
say if confirming that improvement
7. THE FOOTMAN – Has nothing noteworthy to his name to warrant any consideration here and
can be confidently ruled out
8. APOLLON – Has shown signs of improvement this year and should be competitive after finishing
2nd last time. Respect
9. PRAIRIE GLORY – Reassuring 4th on his reappearance last time and could get a look in here if
confirming that improvement
10. ZYGFRYD – Regularly an ‘all-or-nothing’ performer who pops up on occasion. Hard to trust but
is as hard to rule out
Summary : Interesting race given the conditions and PEGASUS (1) is taken to land the spoils here
with Corentin Bergé’s 2,5kg allowance a big boost to his chances. COME SAY HI (3) and MUSIC
IS HER NAME (6) are competitive in claiming races and are likely to pose a threat. MOUDIR (2) is
capable but out of sorts, while APOLLON (8) has resumed this year in good order and his aptitude
for this distance puts him into the picture too.
SELECTIONS
PEGASUS (1) – COME SAY HI (3) – MUSIC IS HER NAME (6) – MOUDIR (2)
R6 – PRIX DE BETHISY SAINT-MARTIN – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Condition Race – Class 2 – Flat – EUR € 28.000
1. ALVA – Looked a potentially smart sort when winning her last start prior to a layoff. Holds a Prix
de Diane entry, so must be respected on her return
2. ASHIYA – Was a smart juvenile last season and went into the winter break on a winning note.
Could be even better as a three-year-old
3. DABAWA – Confirmed promise of her debut 4th by winning next time out and is likely to have
improved over winter. Respected on her reappearance
4. KAMIYAH – Last-start winner who has always finished in the top two since her debut. Should
play another leading role
5. FAIAL – Supplemented to run in this race with Maxime Guyon engaged to ride. Dangerous to
dismiss her chances
6. MAGYAR DANCE – Impressive debut winner open to any amount of improvement with the
benefit of that experience. Chance
7. BEHATI – Has improved with each start and arrives here on the back of a last-start victory. Could
have more to give
8. LA SAPIENZA – Debut winner last year and open to improvement after a pleasing 4th on her
comeback. Has more to offer
9. MY UNIVERSE – Inconsistent but seldom far off the mark and not incapable of getting a look in
here. Place chance
10. OUJDA – Made a winning reappearance but has failed to build on that promise in subsequent
outings. Must reaffirm
11. PANTERA NERA – Has disappointed by finishing unplaced in both starts this year and needs
to bounce back. Watch for now
Summary : A choice must be made between promising fillies making their comeback and those
with recent race fitness on their side. KAMIYAH (4) offers the best guarantees, though, so gets the
nod ahead of returning rivals ASHIYA (2) and ALVA (1), who showed promise last year and ended
their 2022 campaigns with a victory. Debut winner MAGYAR DANCE (6) completes the shortlist,
as she is open to any amount of improvement. Good race!
SELECTIONS
KAMIYAH (4) – ASHIYA (2) – ALVA (1) – MAGYAR DANCE (6)\
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