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R1 – PRIX DE L’AVENIR – 1100m (a5 1/2f) – TURF – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 15.000
1. DAMIEN – Unplaced last run, 3rd before that on debut at Chantilly in a maiden. Should be good
enough in this grade
2. ALKINA – 6th on the last run over 1200m at Chantilly 7 days ago in a maiden. Drop in class and
ought to be involved
3. BOTTOMS UP – 2nd two runs ago over 900m at Saint-Cloud in a claimer in late May. Can be a
threat
4. CHUNKA WAKAN – 6th at Senonnes when last seen in late June over 1350m. Drops in class
but looks vulnerable
5. BAWE ISLAND – 2nd two runs back at Dieppe over 1100m in a claimer in mid-June. Can be on
the premises
6. JEEZ LOUISE – 7th in a claimer last time over 900m at Saint-Cloud in April. Has had a break
but looks of limited ability
7. BUCKLE UP BABY – Out of the frame in a claimer last time over 1200m at Chantilly on June
28th. Others more likely
Summary : DAMIEN (1) made a promising start to his career when third on debut at Chantilly in
early June, his below-par run last time is a bit of a mystery, as he never traveled at any stage and
was eased in the last furlong having no more to give. He can make amends for that and is the
marginal choice ahead of BOTTOMS UP (3) who has form in this type of race, a second over 900m
two runs ago was a credible effort, she poses the main danger. BAWE ISLAND (5) has a secondplaced run two starts ago over 1100m and can have a say. ALKINA (2) is out again quickly after a
recent run over 1200m a week ago, she drops in class and can not be ruled out.
SELECTIONS
DAMIEN (1) – BOTTOMS UP (3) – BAWE ISLAND (5) – ALKINA (2)
R2 – PRIX DE BON ABRI – 1100m (a5 1/2f) – TURF – Handicap – Class 4 – Flat – EUR € 18.000
1. EXCALIBUR – Won three starts ago over 1100m in late April. Can make the frame
2. PINK VALENTINE – Has been out of form, and only beat one rival when last seen over 1400m
at Chantilly 16 days ago. Hard to fancy
3. WINNAN – Has dropped almost 10kg since winning last year in July over 1200m. Can play a
leading role
4. ROSA PARKS – 5th last time when around 3L from the winner over 1100m in late June. Looks
ready to get her head in front again
5. MAGIC SWORD – 2nd two runs ago over 1100m in late May. Won over 1100m in April and must
enter calculations
6. PRIMO VIOLINO – Out of the frame on all four runs this year, the latter over 1000m in mid-June.
Looks best watched
7. SHOT IN THE DARK – Won three outings ago over 1000m at Angouleme in mid-April. Others
seem better equipped
8. BIG FREEZE – 5th three runs ago over 1100m at Dieppe in late May. Has dropped to a fair
handicap mark and warrants respect
9. COCO LIGHT – Has moderate form over various trips, the latest was over 1400m in late June.
Can be overlooked
Summary : In a race where the majority of the field has been out of form, ROSA PARKS (4) has
been running reasonably well without winning of late. She shaped credibly over 1100m late last
month when 5th, only 3L off the winner, and looks the best option. WINNAN (3) has dropped almost
10kg since a win over 1200m at Chantilly in July 2022. She could make her rivals work hard off her
current handicap mark. BIG FREEZE (8) has also dropped to an attractive rating, he ought to make
the frame. MAGIC SWORD (5) can not be ruled out over this trip.
SELECTIONS
ROSA PARKS (4) – WINNAN (3) – BIG FREEZE (8) – MAGIC SWORD (5)
R3 – PRIX DE PORNICHET – 1950m (a1 3/16m) – TURF – Condition Race – Maiden – Flat – EUR € 16.000
1. CELTIC JABAAR – 7th on only run at Senonnes in late June over 2300m. Hard to recommend
2. KHAMEPHIS GAME – 5th on the last run over 2000m in early May. Has work to do to win but
can be on the premises
3. BEAUTIFUL STRANGER – Ran 4th last time over 2250m only 15 days ago at La Gacilly. Others
rate higher
4. OASIS BAY – Fair 2nd last time over 1800m at Morlaix in mid-May when last racing. Looks
vulnerable
5. BAHAYRA – 2nd at Senonnes last time over 2300m in late June. Can make presence felt on
drop-in trip
6. SIMANCAS – 5th at Saint-Cloud last time over 1600m on only run in mid-June. In the mix
7. MISS SUPERNOVA – Fair 4th on the last run over 1950m at Le Mans in late May. Place
possibilities
8. FURIOUS BLIZZARD – Promise when 5th on debut over 1800m in late May on only start. Might
find a few too good
9. SHAMYA – Out of the frame on only run so far over 2100m in early April. Best watched for the
time being
10. EURYTHMICAL – Out of the frame last time, 4th before that over 1650m at Nottingham(UK) in
May. Others more likely
11. SERIE – Showed plenty of promise when 6th on debut over 1800m in late June. Player
12. ORMARINE – 5th at Senonnes in late June over 2300m on the last run. Merits consideration
13. AIRWAY – Unplaced on the last run over 2400m at Clairefontaine in late June. Looks safely
held
14. KOVATTACK – Nice 2nd over 1700m in late June on the last run. Capable of making the frame
15. SHALAKA – Newcomer by Shalaa, should be wiser for this debut run. Any market support will
be informative
16. CAPTAINEFLY – Newcomer by Captain Marvelous, stable runners usually improve for a run.
Market support should be noted
Summary : The once-raced SERIE (11) showed a good deal of promise on her only run when sixth
over 1800m last month. She can improve a good deal for that and looks like the likely winner.
BAHAYRA (5) has improved with each run, her latest effort when finishing second at Senonnes
was over 2300m where she narrowly lost out. The drop back in trip should not pose too many
problems and she can have a major say. KOVATTACK (14) has a lot of experience and may have
to settle for a place position again. MISS SUPERNOVA (7) looks best of the remainder.
SELECTIONS
SERIE (11) – BAHAYRA (5) – KOVATTACK (14) – MISS SUPERNOVA (7)
R4 – PRIX FRANCE GALOP – 1950m (a1 3/16m) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Class 3 – Flat – EUR € 20.000
1. DUKE OF CONKER – Won two runs ago over 2200m at Lyon Parilly in early May. Not the most
reliable and others preferred
2. KER WELEN – Fair 5th at Nantes last time over 2200m on June 20th. Good placed form at this
track. Can not be ruled out
3. ATANASIO – Won two runs back over 1950m at this track in mid-May. Among the top chances
4. BAMCALYB – Fair 4th at Nantes over 2200m in late June last time. Has leading claims
5. SIM CARD – 5th at this track last time, won before that over 1900m at Chantilly in April. Others
preferred
6. ROMANELLO – Has a few unplaced runs since winning over 1950m at this venue in late April.
Can give a good account of himself
7. MAGIC MERCURY – Fair 4th last time over 1600m at Nantes 11 days ago. Will not lack fitness
and can feature
8. BABY GEORGE – Out of the frame the last two runs, 4th before that over 2300m at Angers in
early May. Unlikely to trouble some of these
9. ALLEZ BARZA – Not seen since a win at Landivisiau last October over 2600m. Best watched
on return from an absence
10. WHAT A FAIR FOOT – 3rd on the last run over 1650m at Craon in mid-June. Is consistent and
a bold show is likely
11. ZAAHIR – Won two runs ago over 1650m at Craon in mid-June. Has plenty of work to do to
figure
12. BON ESPRIT – Won two runs ago over 1500m at Vannes in early June. Might find a few too
good
Summary : WHAT A FAIR FOOT (10) has been in decent shape this year. A good third when last
seen at Craon over 1650m, she is the selection ahead of ATANASIO (3) who likes this track having
scored here two runs ago in mid-May. He could pose the biggest threat. BAMCALYB (4) has only
had two runs this year and was a decent fourth last time at Nantes in late June, he is the best
each-way angle. KER WELEN (2) is another worth considering as he has decent-placed form at
this track in all four runs here.
SELECTIONS
WHAT A FAIR FOOT (10) – ATANASIO (3) – BAMCALYB (4) – KER WELEN (2)
R5 – PRIX EDOUARD POURET – 1950m (a1 3/16m) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Class 4 – Flat – EUR € 16.000
1. BOBBY’S WAY – Out of the frame the last three runs, 4th before that over 1400m in May. Has
to get back on track
2. NAVIDAD – 2nd at Pornichet last time over 1700m in January. Has not been seen for 6 months
and best watched
3. MOUDIR – Has dropped a good 5kg in the ratings after some unplaced runs, the latter over
1800m 10 days ago. Capable if in the mood
4. BOKEN – Won over this track last time over 1950m in early June. Sets a decent standard
5. ILDOUCE FLECHOIS – Five unplaced runs since a win over 1900m in February at Bordeaux Le
Bouscat. Others seem more likely
6. FAR MOUNTAIN EMERY – Out of the frame last time, 2nd before that over 1950m at this track
in early June. Ought to be thereabouts
7. KENNY – Fair 3rd over this track last time over 1950m in early June. Won at Deauville in February
over 1900m. Live chance
8. LIFE’S A BREEZE – 5th at Compiegne last time over 1800m 13 days ago. Can not be overlooked
9. BALINA GARY – 3rd on the last two runs, the latter over 2100m at Senonnes 12 days ago.
Others seem more likely
10. GORMLAITH – 3rd at this venue when last racing in early June over 1950m. Has won over C/D
in 2019. In the mix
11. COMMANDEUR – Four unplaced runs of late, the latter over 2400m at Nantes 11 days ago.
Hard to recommend
Summary : Course form is always a bonus and BOKEN (4) scored here when last seen in early
June. He gets a penalty for that success and meets KENNY (7) on 1kg worse terms, who was a
length back in third when they met here in June. It could be very close once again between the two.
FAR MOUNTAIN EMERY (6) should be on the premises as well, he split the two mentioned already
when they met in June. He was a bit disappointing when last seen at Compiegne, but can be
competitive. GORMLAITH (10) can never be overlooked when racing at this track, he ought to have
a say.
SELECTIONS
BOKEN (4) – KENNY (7) – FAR MOUNTAIN EMERY (6) – GORMLAITH (10)
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