France (Strasbourg) Race Card, Form Guide & Race Previews – Monday, June 12

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France Race Card – 12th June

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R1 – PRIX DE L’ESSOR – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Condition Race – Maiden – Flat – EUR € 23.000

1. SABROSO – Can play a role here if fit.
2. DEA MATRONA – Nice 5th on debut at Saint-Cloud last month over 1200m. Can improve plenty
and get her first win
3. VERMELHO – Promise on only run at Saint-Cloud over 1200m last month. Bold show expected
4. ROSE ACADEMY – 2nd over 1100m on the last run on May 17th. Looks the type to keep
improving and will enjoy the longer trip. Player
5. DIZZLE DAZZLE – Unplaced on only run so far over 1100m at Le Mans on May 25th. Others
rate higher
6. FASNY – 2nd on debut then unplaced on the last run over 1200m on May 1st. Might place at
attractive odds
7. RAFFINESSE – Out of the frame on only run over 1200m at Saint-Cloud last month. Others
preferred
8. GREY FIGHTER – Newcomer by Iffraaj , the dam was a winner. Good stable who knows the
time of day. Any market support should be monitored
9. SOVER FAL – Newcomer by Ten Sovereigns, the dam was a winner. Nice profile and good run
expected on debut. Market moves should be noted
10. SALMA – Unraced filly by City Light, the dam was a winner. Nice run anticipated on debut, may
need further in time
11. RAINBOW QUEEN – Newcomer by Seabhac, the dam was a winner. May improve plenty for
this experience
12. FLY FALCON FLY – Unraced filly by Tai Chi, the dam was unraced. Stable runners improve
for a race, any market support should be noted
13. DASHKA – Newcomer by Birchwood, the dam never ran. Market guide best for clues, should
improve for this race
14. URBAN CHOPE – Newcomer by Born To Sea, the dam never ran. Ought to improve plenty for
the opening run

Summary : Plenty to like about the debut run of DEA MATRONA (2) at Saint-Cloud last month
when finishing an eye-catching fifth, she can progress from that and get off the mark today.
VERMELHO (3) was only 0.75L behind in the Saint-Cloud maiden and is the one to beat. ROSE
ACADEMY (4) has improved with each race so far and was a nice second on her latest run over
1100m, she will like this extra distance, and is the each-way angle to consider. SOVER FAL (9) is
worth watching in the betting market on debut.

SELECTIONS
DEA MATRONA (2) – VERMELHO (3) – ROSE ACADEMY (4) – SABROSO (1)

R2 – PRIX DU PRESIDENT RAYMOND STEIDEL – 2000m (a1 1/4m) – TURF – Condition Race – Class 3 – Flat – EUR € 16.000

1. WONDER OF YOU – Won over 1700m on the latest run on April 2nd. Has progressed with each
run so far and looks like the one to beat
2. SIYOUCHKA – Fair 2nd over 1800m on most recent run on May 21st. Looks ready to get that
first win. Live chance
3. VIDALGO – A fair 4th two runs back over 2000m at this venue in March. Looks the each way
option
4. PAPYRUS ROAD – Unplaced on last run over 2000m at Lyon Parilly on June 3rd. Best watched
for now
5. KOUROSH – Newcomer by Counterattack, the dam was a winner. Nice run anticipated on debut.
Market support should be noted
6. DUKE’S SPIRIT – Has shown a nice bit of promise in three runs so far, the latter over 2050m on
May 14th when 5th. In the mix
7. ROCKING BOY – Newcomer by Pomellato, the dam was unraced. Market best guide for clues
8. LUNANERA – 4th on debut two runs back over 1900m at Chantilly in late-March. Ought to be on
the premises
9. SENDMEASTAR – Won a claimer on a recent outing over 2150m on May 29th. Needs
improvement to figure in a stronger race
10. SIGRUNE – Got off the mark over 1900m in a claimer on the latest outing on May 21st at Cluny.
Might place at nice odds
11. BELLE FAUSTINE – Has shown very little in four runs, the latter over 1400m in April. Can be
overlooked
12. LOVELY TESS – 5th at Nancy on the last run over 2000m on May 19th. Capable of getting
involved at the business end
13. LABELLE TREZY – Unplaced on only run at this track over 2350m on May 31st. Others
preferred
14. LIGHTNING LARA – Out of the frame on only run last year over 1400m in October. Best
watched for the time being

Summary : WONDER OF YOU (1) was a nice winner on his most recent outing and is progressing
with each run so far, he will be tough to overcome. SIYOUCHKA (2) has plenty of experience and
although yet to get her head in front she will make life difficult for the likely favourite. DUKE’S
SPIRIT (6) has shown signs of talent in three runs so far, he could be one for the place backers.
VIDALGO (3) ran well at this track when fourth two starts ago and is worth considering.

SELECTIONS
WONDER OF YOU (1) – SIYOUCHKA (2) – DUKE’S SPIRIT (6) – VIDALGO (3)

R3 – PRIX ROBERT MATZINGER – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Handicap – Class 3 – Flat – EUR € 19.000

1. BIG BOOTS – Nice 2nd over 1400m on June 2nd at Compiegne. Ought to have a say in the
finish
2. WAHIBA SANDS – Won over course and distance last time on May 8th. Ought to be involved at
the finish
3. YOU’VE GOT SAIL – Better run when 4th on the latest outing over 1400m at this track on May
8th. More required to feature
4. MADOUSS – 3rd three runs back over 1400m at Saint-Cloud on April 21st. Bit below par of late
5. ELECTROSCOPE – Unplaced in a claimer over 1600m on a most recent outing in early May.
Others preferred
6. SAGA TIMGAD – 4th over 1600m on last run at Compiegne on May 26th. Can make the frame
7. VENTURA VISION – A winner two runs back over 1400m at Dieppe on May 6th. Looks a nice
each-way option
8. PETERHOF – Won at this track last September, has dropped to a nice handicap mark and can
give a bold show
9. MICOLEO – Out of the frame on the last four runs, the latter over 1600m in April. Looks safely
held
10. HYPNOTIZED – Fair run when 3rd on the last outing over 1400m in mid-May. Can place at nice
odds
11. LEEROY GOLD – Has had a couple of runs in 2023, the latter over 1400m at this track on May
8th when unplaced. Can make presence felt
12. MAAVAH – Nice 2nd over the 1400m at this track on May 8th. In good shape of late. Player
13. HAPPY DREAM – Fair run when 4th on the last outing over 1350m on May 29th. Others look
more persuasive
14. HUR CAT – A winner on the last run over 1350m on May 29th. Needs more improvement in a
better race
15. TOPINAMBUR – Fair 3rd on the latest run over 1350m and a winner before that over 1350m
on May 14th. Might be in the grip of the handicapper
16. JOYEUSE DE ROMAY – Has been out of form in three runs this year, the latter over 1600m in
April. Needs to get back on track

Summary : A course and distance winner last September, PETERHOF (8) can bounce back to
form at a track that he likes. MAAVAH (12) ran well at this track on her most recent outing and can
make her rivals work hard for a win. WAHIBA SANDS (2) was a course and distance winner on his
last outing and should be involved at the business end again. VENTURA VISION (7) seems to like
the 1400m trip and was a nice winner at Dieppe two starts ago over this distance, she enters
calculations.

SELECTIONS
PETERHOF (8) – MAAVAH (12) – WAHIBA SANDS (2) – VENTURA VISION (7)

R4 – PRIX LEONARD ERMANN – 2350m (a1 7/16m) – TURF – Condition Race – Class 4 – Flat – EUR € 9.500

1. GINO STAR – A good 4th over 3000m at Fontainebleau on May 10th.A winner at this track on
April 21st. Looks like the likely winner
2. DIVINO – 2nd two runs back over 2300m in early April at Montlucon. Live chance
3. QUEEN OF STARLETS – Fair 2nd at this track over 2000m on May 8th. Can not be discounted
at this venue
4. PONTIFEX – Has had one run over 2700m at Vichy when out of the frame. May need more
experience
5. ZAHEDAN – 3rd over 3000m at this track on the last run on April 21st. Ought to be on the
premises
6. VOLANDO VOY – Two runs both out of the frame so far. Does not appeal on what shown so far
7. GO FOR IT – Out of the frame latest run, 2nd before that over 2400m on May 14th. Has work to
do
8. AD ASTRA – 5th on the latest run over 2000m, but won at this track over 2000m in May 2022.
Likes this track and should feature
9. IT’S ALWAYS – Out of the frame over 2400m on run in January when last seen. Might need
return run
10. BELLE BREIZH – Makes a flat debut, and has been running over hurdles. 4th on the latest run
over 3500m at Auteuil. Place chance
11. AZADORE – Very little form to go on recently over different trips. Looks safely held
12. MARY WHITE – Has been showing very little form in several outings of late. Can be avoided
13. MANDORE – Out of the frame on only run at this track on May 8th over 2000m. Can make the
frame
14. COSTALINE DUMOULIN – One run last July over 3400m when out of the frame. Others make
more sense
15. STRANGE ATTRACTION – Has numerous unplaced runs over various trips. Looks best
watched for now
16. DARLING CHALLENGE – Out of the frame on last run, 3rd before that over 2150m on May 1st.
Might find a few too good

Summary : With a large number of these runners having shown very little so far the best option
could be GINO STAR (1) who won over this track on debut and then was a decent fourth on his
next run, the drop in trip should not be too much of an issue. AD ASTRA (8) is another who is a
winner on this track and should once again play a prominent role. ZAHEDAN (5) also has course
form and that could be vital against some inexperienced rivals. DIVINO (2) warrants respect after
a recent effort when second at Montlucon.

SELECTIONS
GINO STAR (1) – AD ASTRA (8) – ZAHEDAN (5) – DIVINO (2)

R5 – PRIX DU PAYS DE HANAU – 2000m (a1 1/4m) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Class 4 – Flat – EUR € 16.000

1. SCILIAR – 3rd over 2000m at this track two runs back in April. Likes this track and could edge it
2. TRIPTAJIKA – Recent 4th at Wissembourg over 2150m on May 29th. Ought to be in the shakeup
3. MY BUDDY – Has three out of the frame runs, 4th over 1900m in March at Chantilly. Vulnerable
4. MOREMI – 3rd two runs back over 2000m at this track in late-April. Can once again feature on a
track he likes
5. LOONA SPIGAO – A winner two runs back over 2150m on April 30th at Parislongchamp. Can
not be overlooked
6. ARAMIS D’AZUR – Has shown very little in several runs of late. Seems out of form and best
watched for now
7. FEDE GALIZIA – Nice 3rd over 2400m at Lyon Parilly on the latest run on May 20th. Among the
top chances
8. AZAZEL – Has a few unplaced runs of late, 4th over 2000m at this track on April 21st. Others
preferred
9. SWEET BETSY – Has several unplaced runs over various trips of late. Looks best watched for
now
10. RIVER LILLY – Did well when 3rd over 2150m on the last run in late-May. Can make the frame
11. DORALICE – Has been unplaced three time of late, but 4th before that over 2350m at this track.
Place claims
12. FULLSTRIP – Out of form with numerous unplaced performances. Hard to recommend at the
moment
13. HACKLE SETTER – Has dropped in the ratings after a number of unplaced runs. Can have a
say off a fair handicap mark
14. SECRET GLORY – 4th two runs ago over 2000m at this track on May 8th. Others make more
appeal
15. WOOTTON GREY – Seems out of form after numerous unplaced runs of late. Can be
overlooked for now
16. IT SPLITS THE BISE – 2nd five runs back at Nimes over 1900m last November. Out of form of
late and looks vulnerable

Summary : SCILIAR (1) was a good third at this track two starts ago in late April, he could be the
one to side with in a very open race. FEDE GALIZIA (7) did well with a recent third placed effort at
Lyon Parilly and can once again give a good account of herself. MOREMI (4) has run well at this
track recently and is one to consider in the place market. TRIPTAJIKA (2) could well be running
into form and is worth considering after a recent fourth-placed effort at Wissembourg.

SELECTIONS
SCILIAR (1) – FEDE GALIZIA (7) – MOREMI (4) – TRIPTAJIKA (2)

R6 – PRIX DE L’ACKERLAND – 2000m (a1 1/4m) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Class 3 – Flat – EUR € 19.000

1. BLACK WALL – 3rd on the latest run over 2000m in late May, and a winner before that. Looks
the form pick
2. CALCUTTA CUP – Has had three unplaced runs recently, but a winner over 2100m in October
over this track. Ought to be involved
3. CHEESE – Fair 2nd at Le Croise-Laroche over 1800m on May 21st. Warrants plenty of respect
4. TOM RED – Won at Saarbrucken (Germany) over 1900m in late April. Consider from an eachway perspective
5. INNIS – Nice 3rd at this track over 3000m on May 31st, and a winner over 2100m in September
2022 at this track. Player
6. JOLIENENE – Has been unplaced on three runs in 2023. 2nd at Nancy in November over 2000m.
Hard to fancy
7. DORTHE – 4th over 2050m on the latest run in late April. Needs plenty of progress to get involved
8. MR RIEM – Nice 2nd over 2000m on April 21st at this track. Among the top chances
9. GLORY DAYS –
10. HOOLONG – A winner over 1900m three runs back at Deauville in January on the PSF. Can
have a say
11. SWEET MASTER – 4th over 2000m at Nancy on May 19th on the latest outing. Needs more to
win
12. SAGUARO – Fair 2nd at Nancy on the last run over 2000m on May 19th. Can not be ruled out
13. MAGNETIQUE – Has been out of the frame on the last three runs, 2nd before that over 2150m.
Needs to bounce back to form
14. TORNALDO – A winner three runs back over 2150m on the all-weather surface. Looks
vulnerable
15. REBEL D’ANS – Out of the frame on the last two runs, 2nd before that over 2400m in February
on the PSF at Cagnes-Sur-Mer. Unlikely
16. ALBERT BRIDGE – Has been unplaced on the last four runs, and won over 2000m in November
on the all-weather surface. Others make more appeal

Summary : BLACK WALL (1) has been in a rich vein of form recently and although carrying top
weight he looks as though he can win again. INNIS (5) has shown a liking for this racecourse
previously and should give a good account of himself again. CALCUTTA CUP (2) looks like one to
be included in all the place bet permutations as he like this track having won over 2100m here last
October. MR RIEM (8) is also worth considering after a good run on his latest start.

SELECTIONS
BLACK WALL (1) – INNIS (5) – CALCUTTA CUP (2) – MR RIEM (8)

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