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R1 – PRIX DE GRANVILLE – 1200m (a6f) – TURF – Condition Race – Maiden – Flat – EUR € 30.000
1. RETORT – Nice 2nd over 1200m on the last run at Chantilly in early July. Looks to be improving
and is in the mix
2. YOKEN – Fair 3rd on debut at Deauville in early July. Needs more to trouble some of these
3. ADORE BLUE – 5th on only run so far over 1100m in early June at Chantilly. Might find a few
too good
4. VERCORS – 5th on the only run so far at Deauville over 1200m in July. Has cheekpieces on
today which should help although others preferred
5. FOLLOW ME – Decent 2nd over 1200m at Deauville on July 9th. Can improve from that and
looks like the one to beat
6. MR FLEURANT – Two good runs so far, 2nd on the last outing at Saint-Cloud in mid-June over
1300m. Live chance
7. DESCARTES – Newcomer by Mehmas was a 155,000 euros Breeze-Up purchase and will be
expected to make a bold show on debut
8. MOUNT VERNON – Gelding on debut by Night Of Thunder, from a good yard who prepare their
newcomers well. Market best guide for clues
Summary : Narrowly beaten on his only run so far FOLLOW ME (5) can go one better in a
competitive maiden. He might have the most to fear from DESCARTES (7) who has a nice profile
and was a 155,000 euros purchase at the Breeze-Up’s. He will be well-tuned for a bold show on
his first day at school. MR FLEURANT (6) has done well on his two runs so far, a decent second
at Saint-Cloud in mid-June over 1300m on his last outing, he will play a lead role. RETORT (1) is
also improving with racing and will be on the premises.
SELECTIONS
FOLLOW ME (5) – DESCARTES (7) – MR FLEURANT (6) – RETORT (1)
R2 – PRIX DE LA MERE MATHILDE – 1200m (a6f) – TURF – Condition Race – Maiden – Flat – EUR € 30.000
1. MACU – Nice 2nd on the only run so far over 1200m at Deauville in early July. Will improve and
has leading claims
2. CONCERTATION – 3rd on the last run over 1300m at Saint-Cloud in mid-June. More needed to
win and others preferred
3. GENTILESCHI – Ran 3rd at Chantilly over 1200m in early July on the last run. Has to find plenty
of progress to get involved
4. ONE MISTRESS – Fair debut 4th over 1100m at Chantilly in mid-June. Can improve and ought
to make the frame
5. ENNEDI – Newcomer by Seahenge, Stable runners usually improve for a run. Any market
support should be noted
6. ZEPLACETOBE – Newcomer by Iffraaj, Good stable who will be nicely prepared. Might improve
for this run. Market best watched
7. VALDIVARA – Newcomer by the speedy Blue Point, the dam was a winner. Can make a bold
show on debut. The market guide will be informative
8. RADHARANI – Newcomer by Kingman, From a good stable. Will be expected to play a leading
role. Market support should be noted
Summary : MACU (1) ran a race full of promise when second in a race for unraced fillies at
Deauville over 1200m in early July. She was 3L ahead of the third that day and her experience
might give her the edge over the likely main danger RADHARANI (8) who has a choice pedigree
and will be expected to make a bold effort on her racecourse debut. The Andre Fabre-trained
VALDIVARA (7) can not be overlooked, her sire Blue Point has had plenty of winners this year with
juveniles and she is a player. ONE MISTRESS (4) can only improve from an encouraging fourth
on debut and needs consideration.
SELECTIONS
MACU (1) – RADHARANI (8) – VALDIVARA (7) – ONE MISTRESS (4)
R3 – PRIX DE LA GRANDE VILLA – 1900m (a1 3/16m) – ALL WEATHER – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 40.000
1. BOLSHKINOV – 4th at Angers last time over 2300m in a Class 1 race in late May. Should be
better suited by the drop back in trip
2. PACIFIC BOY – Good effort when 3rd in a Class 1 race over 1800m last time at Marseille Borely
in late June. Can not be overlooked
3. SPEECHMAN – Nice 3rd in a Class 1 race last time over 2000m in early July. Has placed form
at this venue on this surface. Live contender
4. FRENCH BOB – 5th in a Group 3 race last time at Chantilly in early June. Has won on the PSF
at this track over 1900m last December. Player
5. SUNBURST – Fair 3rd over 2000m at Chantilly in a Class 2 race last time in late June. Among
the top chances
6. PREMIER ORDRE – Three unplaced runs, the latter over 2000m in early July at Le Lion
D’Angers. Best overlooked
7. ENCHANTRES – Won a Class 2 on the latest outing over 1900m in late June. Has placed form
at this track previously. Others more persuasive
8. ATHANASIA – Unplaced last time, but won both runs before that. The latter win was over 1800m
in April. PSF debut and can play a role
9. AVERSA – Ran 2nd over 1400m last time in a claimer at Vichy in late July. Opposable
10. RECOLETTY – Won a Class 3 race last time over 1800m in mid-July. Needs a personal best
to win
Summary : FRENCH BOB (4) is a previous course and distance winner. She will find this a bit
easier than the Group 3 race she ran in last time when her stamina was stretched. She will be more
at home over today’s journey and might be too good for her likely main threat SPEECHMAN (3)
who has form on the PSF at this track and shaped well when third in a Class 1 race last time.
PACIFIC BOY (2) enters calculations, he is an honest performer and will once again give a good
account of himself. SUNBURST (5) completes the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
FRENCH BOB (4) – SPEECHMAN (3) – PACIFIC BOY (2) – SUNBURST (5)
R4 – PRIX DE LA GALOPINIERE – 1500m (a7 1/2f) – ALL WEATHER – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 19.000
1. WANCHY – Unplaced on both runs so far, the latest over 1400m in late June. Best watched for
the time being
2. MARLOWE – Three unplaced runs of late ran 2nd before that over 1400m at Chantilly in late
March. Can make an impact
3. DODOMA – Unplaced last time in a handicap. Won at Pau over 1400m in February three runs
back. Can be involved
4. LITTLE ITALY – 6th on the last run over 1400m in a claimer in early July at Saint-Cloud. Others
make more sense
5. CITY OF HOPE – 2nd at Chantilly last time on the PSF in late June over 1300m. Live contender
6. NUJIKS – Unplaced on both runs this year. Showed very little in three outings last season.
Avoidable
7. PRINCE GEORGE – Five unplaced runs of late, the latter over 1400m in early July. Might find
this difficult
8. CUEROS – 4th last time over 1400m at Saint-Cloud at the start of July. Among the top chances
9. ZARAKA – Three unplaced runs of late, the latter over 1400m in mid-July. Hard to fancy
10. BOW LANE – Won over 1650m at Machecoul in February on the only run in 2023. Lightly raced
and should be very competitive
11. TAMINA – Three runs so far, the latter over 1400m at Saint-Cloud in early July. Can make the
frame
12. SAGGEZZA – Fair 3rd last time over 1600m at Vichy on July 21st. Needs more to trouble some
of these
13. GOEVA – 5th two runs back over 1300m at Saint-Cloud in early June. Can make the frame
14. HADYA – Two unplaced runs, 2nd before that over 1500m in mid-May. Makes limited appeal
15. BLUE HOUR – Fair 3rd two runs ago over 1600m at Lyon Parilly in June. Looks of limited ability
16. CALL ME VALENTINE – Unplaced in all three runs so far, the latter over 1800m in mid-July.
Hard to recommend
Summary : CITY OF HOPE (5) is lightly raced and has the ideal draw in stall 1. He ran well when
second on the PSF at Chantilly last time and is the best option ahead of CUEROS (8) who has a
good deal more to come, he is still a maiden but is capable of making his rivals work hard and can
be on the premises. MARLOWE (2) looks like the one to be with for the each-way backers. He has
the talent if in the right frame of mind. GOEVA (13) is also capable if putting her best foot forward
and can place at nice odds.
SELECTIONS
CITY OF HOPE (5) – CUEROS (8) – MARLOWE (2) – GOEVA (13)
R5 – PRIX DE LA VILLA PERSANE – 1400m (a7f) – ALL WEATHER – Divised Handicap – Class 3 – Flat – EUR € 22.000
1. DIEPPE – 3rd over 1400m on the last run at Clairefontaine in early July. Can make the frame
2. GREEN SEA – 4th at this track last time over 1200m in early July. Is lightly raced and has more
to come
3. ZOFFWALTZ – Ran 4th at Toulouse last time over 1400m in late June. Looks vulnerable
4. HEARTBEAT – Has been out of the frame on the last four runs, the latter over 1400m. Looks out
of form and best watched
5. MADOUSS – Two out-of-the-frame runs, ran 4th before that over 1400m at Strasbourg in early
June. Might find a few too good
6. STORMY AIR – Won on last outing over 1400m at Vichy in mid-July. Can play a leading role
7. BOCCIATORE – Fair 4th last time over 1400m at Chantilly on July 1st. Ought to be thereabouts
8. VIOU – Won two runs ago over 1400m at Saint-Cloud at the end of June. Among the top chances
9. BREEZYANDBRIGHT – Has shown very little in four runs in France, the latter over 1400m. Won
in the UK in February. Can be avoided
10. WELCOME SIGHT – Three unplaced runs of late, 2nd before that over 1600m in March. Has
work to do
11. L’IENISSEI – Ran well when 3rd at Compiegne last time over 1600m in mid-July. Live chance
12. GREY BELLE – Nice 3rd last time over 1400m at Chantilly on July 1st. Has leading each-way
claims
13. ATOME – Will be better for a 5th-placed effort in late June over 1400m at Saint-Cloud. In the
mix
14. WINNAN – Fair 4th last time over 1100m at Chateaubriant in mid-July. Can place at nice odds
15. ALBEDO – Won three runs back over 1500m at Mons-Ghlin(BEL) in April. Looks safely held
16. PINK VALENTINE – Has several unplaced runs, the latest over 1100m in July. Others rate
higher
Summary : After three solid-placed efforts, L’IENISSEI (11) can get a deserved win. He is a
previous winner at this track and is well-drawn in stall 2. VIOU (8) is not as favourably positioned
in stall 11 but will likely be ridden with a bit of patience and could pose the biggest threat. STORMY
AIR (6) is the each-way angle. He will be full of confidence after his recent success at Vichy in midJuly and has form on the PSF surface. GREY BELLE (12) has placed form on three of her four
runs in France and should make the frame having been a winner when trained in the UK.
SELECTIONS
L’IENISSEI (11) – VIOU (8) – STORMY AIR (6) – GREY BELLE (12)
R6 – PRIX DE LIVAROT – 1900m (a1 3/16m) – ALL WEATHER – Divised Handicap – Class 3 – Flat – EUR € 22.000
1. LEXINGTON FORCE – Three unplaced runs, 3rd before that over 2000m at Pau in January.
Place chance
2. RIYAK – Out of the frame last time, 3rd before that over 1800m in late June. Among the top three
chances
3. ILLOIS – 4th three runs ago over 2650m in mid-May at Carcassonne. Hard to recommend
4. TWO THANK YOUS – Has several unplaced runs over different trips the latter over 1600m.
Needs to get back on track
5. MARGESSON – Nice 2nd over 1900m last time in early July at Chantilly. Sets the standard
6. GIN GEMBRE – Four unplaced runs since a win over 1600m in February on the all-weather
surface. Others preferred
7. JAAYIZ – 3rd two runs ago over 2100m at Argentan in early June. Ought to be in the mix
8. ILLUSTRE BERE – Nice 2nd at this track over 2500m on the last run in early July. Ought to be
thereabouts
9. TRIPTAJIKA – Unplaced last two runs, 4th before that over 2150m in late May. Can make
presence felt
10. KARYNIA – Three unplaced runs, 3rd before that over 2000m in February. Outside place
chance
11. TOPFINE – 3rd over 1900m at Chantilly in early July . Has a decent chance of getting that first
success
12. GOOD BOY KENNY – Four unplaced runs so far, the latter over 2700m in early July. Looks of
limited ability
13. PEYTON PLACE – Six unplaced runs since a win over 1700m at Pornichet in February. Hard
to fancy
14. IGGY CHOP – Has three runs of late out of the frame, and won before that over 2400m at
Pornichet in March. Vulnerable
15. JASPERS FLAG – Two unplaced runs in 2023, the latter over 2000m at Vichy in mid-July. Best
avoided
16. MIENGO – Has a number of unplaced runs, the latter over 1900m at Chantilly on July 10th.
Easy to pass over
Summary : MARGESSON (5) was a good second last time over 1900m at Chantilly and has been
consistently placed recently, he is due a win. TOPFINE (11) is the likely main danger, she is still a
maiden but has enough ability to win a race of this nature. RIYAK (2) could make the frame if
running to his best, he has been placed on two of his last three runs and has the assistance of
Cristian Demuro. ILLUSTRE BERE (8) ran a good race when second over 2500m at this venue
last time and can make the frame. The drop back in trip should not pose too much of a concern.
SELECTIONS
MARGESSON (5) – TOPFINE (11) – RIYAK (2) – ILLUSTRE BERE (8)
R7 – PRIX DE LA VILLA MORS – 1400m (a7f) – ALL WEATHER – Divised Handicap – Class 3 – Flat – EUR € 27.000
1. HOOTTON – Unplaced on the last two runs, 2nd before that over 1500m at this track in January.
Merits consideration
2. HARRISON POINT – Has three unplaced runs since a win over 1900m at this track in March.
Needs to get back on track
3. TOTAL KNOCKOUT – Four unplaced runs this year, the latest over 1600m in May. looks out of
form and best avoided
4. SCOTTISH SAINT – Has a few unplaced efforts, is capable on her day, and has placed form
over 1300m at this track. Bold run likely
5. POLITE – Fair 3rd on the last run over 1400m in late June. Has won over track and trip before.
Player
6. RANCON ROYALE – Won over 1400m at this venue last time at the start of July. Can not be
ruled out despite a wide draw
7. CHILLI BOY – Two unplaced runs of late, 4th at Chantilly over 1300m before that in March.
Opposable
8. STORM CITY – Nice 2nd over 1600m last time in mid-June. Like this track and has leading claims
9. SIRIUS SLEW – 4th two runs back over 1400m in late June. Has placed form at this track
although might find a few too good
10. KILFRUSH MEMORIES – Has several unplaced runs, the latter over 1400m in late June. Best
overlooked
11. AL ULA – Four unplaced runs since a win over 1400m in April at Saint-Cloud. Others make
more sense
12. SAGA TIMGAD – Won at Strasbourg on the last run over 1400m in early June. Can not be
ruled out
13. RAVEN’S SPIRIT – Three good runs of late, 4th on the latter over 1600m in early June. Can
make the frame
14. VITARE – Two unplaced runs this year. The last run was over 1200m on July 9th. Vulnerable
15. JORDAN BAKER – Unplaced on the last two runs, 4th before that over 1350m in May. Makes
limited appeal
16. ETEL DU NINIAN – Won two runs ago over 1400m in early May at Parislongchamp. Has placed
form on this track. Player
Summary : SCOTTISH SAINT (4) could be the best option from stall 7. She has placed form at
this track and might be too good for STORM CITY (8) who although still a maiden after eight runs,
he seems to like this track and surface and can once again be on the premises. RANCON ROYALE
(6) was a course and distance winner last time in a claimer. He ought to be on the premises, his
biggest issue could be he is not ideally drawn in 14. POLITE (5) ran well last time and is also a
winner over course and distance so should get involved.
SELECTIONS
SCOTTISH SAINT (4) – STORM CITY (8) – RANCON ROYALE (6) – POLITE (5)
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