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France Race Card – 21st August
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R1 – PRIX DE LA VILLE DE TOURGEVILLE (PRIX TURGEON) – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Condition Race – Newcomers – Flat – EUR € 30.000
1. GOLDEN PHARAOH – Colt by Footstepsinthesand, from a yard not renowned for debut
winners. Market best guide for clues
2. GABON – Colt by Ten Sovereigns, will likely need this run for experience. Any market support
should be noted
3. WELCOME CHARLY – Colt by Zelzal, from the Rouget powerhouse yard. Can play a lead role
on debut
4. BLACK GANGSTER – Newcomer by City Light, the dam won and placed in a Group 3 race.
Bold show expected on debut
5. ROCK THE KASBAH – Gelded son of City Light, on jockey bookings he looks the second
string from the trainer, although a good run is anticipated. Player
6. SHIRBAWI – Newcomer by Zarak, a decent trainer who will have prepared this colt well. Any
market interest should be monitored
7. VODNIKOV – Newcomer by Fas, good stable who can ready a newcomer. Any market support
should be noted
8. GOLUPTIOUS – Colt by De Treville, is likely to be better for this experience. Any market
support should be noted
9. VEGLIANTINO – Newcomer by Areion, nice profile and a good yard that will have this colt welltuned. Market best guide to expected performance
10. THUNDERHEART – Newcomer by Areion, can be on the premises on the opening run. Watch
the betting
11. EN PLEIN AIR – Newcomer by Due Diligence, should be better for this opening run. Market
signals are usually informative
Summary : All unraced, the market is normally the best guide in these races although jockey
bookings can also be informative. The Fabrice Chappet pair BLACK GANGSTER (4) and ROCK
THE KASBAH (5) will both be well prepared for a good run on their first day at school, with a
marginal preference for the former who is the mount of Cristian Demuro. VEGLIANTINO (9) has a
nice profile and also catches the eye. He can make his presence felt. The Jean-Claude Rouget
newcomers are always respected and WELCOME CHARLY (3) could be the best of the
remainder.
SELECTIONS
BLACK GANGSTER (4) – ROCK THE KASBAH (5) – VEGLIANTINO (9) – WELCOME
CHARLY (3)
R2 – PRIX DU PUBLIC DE LA VILLE DE DEAUVILLE 2023 (PRIX LADY BERRY) – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Condition Race – Newcomers – Flat – EUR € 30.000
1. VEZDARA – Filly by Siyouni, the dam was a winner, and Group 1 placed at three. From a top
yard and a good run is expected. watch the betting
2. ETEL – Filly by Le Brivado, will be better for this first outing. Market best guide for clues
3. LALA LIGHT – Newcomer by Nathaniel, the dam won three times. Should be on the premises
on the opening run, market support should be noted
4. ALOHA – Filly by Shalaa, the dam was a winner. will be well-tuned for her debut. Market can
guide
5. SHAWTY – Newcomer by Magna Garcia, should be wiser for this opening run. Market can
guide
6. HILLSBORO – Filly by City Light, might be better for this debut run. Market support should be
noted
7. ATTENTIVE – Newcomer by Al Wukair, stable runners on debut usually improve for a run. Any
market support should be noted
8. BELLE DE SABA – Filly by Dariyan, shrewd trainer whose runners tend to improve for a run or
two. Watch the betting
9. LAURELLA BERE – Newcomer by Taj Mahal, is sure to be better for this experience. Any
market interest should be noted
10. BLUE THUNDER – Newcomer by Blue Point, should know her job from a leading trainer. Any
market interest should be followed
11. ISLAND FANTASY – Newcomer by Calyx, top trainer will have this filly in good shape on
debut. Market can be best for clues
12. BEFORE NIGHT FALLS – Newcomer by Gleneagles, a half sister to Onesto and was a
460,000 euros yearling. Bold show likely on debut
Summary : The daughter of Gleneagles who was a 460,000 euros purchase as a yearling
BEFORE NIGHT FALLS (12) can make a winning debut, she is a half-sister to top-class
performer Onesto who won the Grand Prix de Paris (Gr.1). Her main rival could be VEZDARA (1)
who has a taking profile, her dam was second in the Poule D’Essai Des Pouliches (Gr.1) and this
filly is a half-sister to a Group 2 winner. LALA LIGHT (3) is worth monitoring in the betting market,
she can make the frame. ALOHA (4) is another that is worth considering on her first day at
school.
SELECTIONS
BEFORE NIGHT FALLS (12) – VEZDARA (1) – LALA LIGHT (3) – ALOHA (4)
R3 – PRIX D’ORNANO-VALENTI (PRIX DES TULIPES) – 2200m (a1 3/8m) – TURF – Claiming – Class 3 – Flat – EUR € 26.000
1. PANJAMAN – Five unplaced runs this year, has been racing in a higher grade, the latter run
was over 2000m on 12th of August. Can make the frame
2. PLAIN BEAU – Fair 2nd over 1900m at Deauville last time on August 10th. Bold show
expected
3. JOHEN – Won over 2400m at Vichy on the last run in late July. Ought to be on the premises
again
4. DEFINED – Fair 2nd last time at San Sebastian (ESP) over 2000m on August 6th. Place
chance
5. AUENWOLF – 3rd at Deauville last time over 2500m in a Class 3 handicap. Can not be ruled
out
6. ZARICA – Has been in great form winning five in a row, the latest win was over 2400m at Vichy
on August 16th. Hard to see past her
7. INTERSTELLA – Four unplaced runs of late, won before that over 2150m in February. Has to
get back on track
Summary : ZARICA (6) has been in fantastic form winning five races in a row and has strong
claims to make it win number six. PLAIN BEAU (2) has been placed consistently on his last seven
runs, winning on one occasion and three seconds on the last three outings. He looks like the
biggest danger. JOHEN (3) scored on his latest outing and is always competitive in claiming
races, he will be involved at the business end. DEFINED (4) is worth respecting and makes up
the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
ZARICA (6) – PLAIN BEAU (2) – JOHEN (3) – DEFINED (4)
R4 – PRIX DE LA COMPETITION (PRIX DES COLCHIQUES) – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 19.000
1. PORTRERO – Four unplaced runs recently, 2nd before that over 1800m in April. Opposable
2. GEMICI – 3rd over 1800m in a claimer last time on August 4th. Capable of making an impact
3. SZAFRAN – Won two runs ago at Tarbes over 1400m in May. Reasonable run in a Class 2 last
time. Player
4. MYMAP – Won last time at Deauville over 1600m in early August. Can not be overlooked
5. ARAMITZ – Fair 3rd over 1600m in a claimer last time on June 22nd. Can make the frame
6. TERTULIANE BLOOM – Fair 4th over 1600m at Vittel last time on July 16th. Live chance in
drop-in class
7. KEEP AHEAD CLERMON – Two unplaced runs, the latest over 2400m on August 4th. Looks
safely held
8. VILLEMACHO – 2nd two runs ago at Saint-Malo in late July in a claimer. Place chance
9. HISBANN – Unplaced last time, 3rd before that over 1600m in late July. Others rate higher
10. CLOSE TO YOU – Three unplaced runs of late, 4th before that over 1400m. Has work to do
11. BARRAMEDA – Unplaced last time, 3rd before that over 1600m at Saint-Cloud in March.
Ought to be on the premises
12. GREATEL – Has been out of form on the last three runs, 2nd in a handicap over 1300m
before that in June. Unlikely
13. SENDMEASTAR – Three unplaced runs, won before that over 2150m in a claimer in May.
Others seem more likely
14. CALL ME VALENTINE – Has not been placed in four runs, the latter in a claimer over 1500m.
Looks of limited ability
Summary : SZAFRAN (3) ran a reasonable race in a Class 2 race last time and won before that
at Tarbes in May. He gets the vote as he is well ahead in the ratings and looks the likely winner.
GEMICI (2) is a winner in Germany in April and ran a fair race on his French debut earlier this
month when finishing third at this track on August 4th. TERTULIANE BLOOM (6) is dropping in
class today after a fair effort when fourth in a maiden last time at Vittel last month. MYMAP (4) is
a winner when last seen and ought to be involved once again.
SELECTIONS
SZAFRAN (3) – GEMICI (2) – TERTULIANE BLOOM (6) – MYMAP (4)
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