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France Race Card – 16th September
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R1 – PRIX CLAUDE ROUGET – 2400m (a1 1/2m) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Class 3 – Flat – EUR € 20.000
1. HOMO DEUS – Out of sorts at present but is dropping in class so ought to fare better at this
level. Not taken lightly
2. YEMASKA – At the top of his game of late, winning two of his last three starts including his
most recent outing. Has claims again
3. QUICK FLASH – Consistent and in-form last-start winner who was claimed for 16,369 euros
after his recent victory. Could please new connections here
4. CHELSEA DU NINIAN – Has been gaining momentum and recently caught the eye when
finishing 2nd at Deauville. Has a winning chance
5. FOREST OF WISDOM – Confirmed recent improvement by winning last time out and ought to
remain competitive. Could have a say
6. CRAB KEY – Ended 2022 in good form and is entitled to improve for a creditable 5th in his sole
outing this year. Beware
7. BOROVSK – Won his last start of 2022 and could improve on the 5th place finish in his only
start this year. Dark horse
8. RUE JONAS – Has maintained a respectable level of form/consistency and has the means to
play a role here, so is not taken lightly
9. DEVILLA – Absent since winning consecutive outings in May and has less margin off her
current mark but is not discounted on her return
10. GREAT TONIO – Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust
but is as hard to rule out
11. PULSE – Holding his form recently but will need to spark improvement to get into the picture.
Has a place chance
12. COEUR DAVIER – Struggling to regain his form or spark the necessary improvement, so is
unlikely to trouble the judge
13. MARSHALL LESSING – Consistent veteran who won consecutive starts before finishing 3rd
on the PSF at Deauville on his comeback recently. Keep safe
14. PRESCY LIIA – Last-start winner with a good record from four starts at this course. Should be
a factor in the finish
15. INFANTE ALEXIA – Ended 2022 in good form and is likely to improve after finishing 7th in her
sole outing this year. Beware 16. JANAJKA – Has not been seen since finishing unplaced in consecutive starts all the way
back in 2021. One to note
Summary : There are many capable of landing the spoils in this handicap. Consistent CHELSEA
DU NINIAN (4), however, appeals most on the evidence of her recent 2nd at Deauville.
Christophe Lotoux holds a strong hand as PRESCY LIIA (14) and MARSHALL LESSING (13),
both of whom have run well at this track, have the means to fight for victory. Last-start winners
QUICK FLASH (3), YEMASKA (2) and hat-trick seeking DEVILLA (9) ought to remain competitive
too.
SELECTIONS
CHELSEA DU NINIAN (4) – PRESCY LIIA (14) – MARSHALL LESSING (13) – QUICK FLASH
(3)
R2 – PRIX DU BOIS FRANC – 1900m (a1 3/16m) – ALL WEATHER – Claiming – Class 3 – Flat – EUR € 19.000
1. ANGELINO – Recent form over in Germany is quite decent having won two starts back, he
could have more to come even though he drops in trip. Each way chance
2. MIA BOY – Finished a fairly close up 5th last time out over 1900m and based on that he could
be a lurker for the minor positions. Place chance
3. ANCTOT – Finished 16th last time out and on that it is very hard to have any confidence in his
chances in this race. Hard to fancy
4. JULDIKO – Has had three runs to date and has shown nothing to work with so it’s hard to see
how he could run a better race. Would be a shock winner
5. HOOTTON – Has dropped in the ratings but needs to start showing something positive in order
to gain more followers. Place chance at best
6. SACCARY – His only start locally saw him finish back in 5th position but he can start showing
more. Has had a few runs in Listed company over in Germany. Respect his chances
7. DREAM FOR ALL – Showed some positive signs last time out over 1400m when running 2nd
but meets a slightly stronger field and will need to confirm. Others preferred
8. YELLOWBLUE – Finished 10th over 1950m last time out and it’s difficult to see that changing
in a race where there is form. Hard to recommend
9. COSMAS – Bounced back to some of his better form when finishing 2nd last time out but he
will need to confirm that effort here. Place chance
10. VALYRIAN STEEL – Debut run in France yielded in a victory over 1800m and that could be a
sign of what is to come from him. Big chance
Summary : VALYRIAN STEEL (10) won a nice race last time out and he looks to have quite a bit
up his sleeve so there could well be a bright future for him. SACCARY (6) could run a big race
taking on weaker company and shouldn’t be discounted. ANGELINO (1) has the right type of from
to be ultra competitive in a race of this nature. MIA BOY (2) can build on his most recent effort to
get involved.
SELECTIONS
VALYRIAN STEEL (10) – SACCARY (6) – ANGELINO (1) – MIA BOY (2)
R3 – PRIX DE CONDE – 1800m (a1 1/8m) – TURF – Group 3 – Group – Flat – EUR € 80.000
1. GOLD INDEX – Convincing winner of his maiden last time out over 1600m and we can expect
more from him now trying further. Big runner
2. BAD DESIRE – Finished 2nd on debut over 1650m over in Ireland and the step up in trip is
going to suit him down to the ground. Should run well
3. DE SICA – Hit all the right notes last time out when getting the job done over 1600m and there
should be more to come from this colt. Winning claims
4. SHALELLA – Winner of her maiden over 1800m on debut and she is open to improvement but
won’t find things easy here. Place claims
5. SHIFFRIN – Finished 3rd last time out over 1600m in Listed company and she could be up to
the task at hand over this trip. Include in all bets
6. DARLING DARLING – Won over 1800m last time out doing what was required and she can go
on from there but meets a decent field. Others preferred
Summary : GOLD INDEX (1) made light work of the opposition last time out and he has
improved every time they have stepped him up in trip. He could be an exciting prospect. DE SICA
(3) is on the up and looks to be a progressive type so needs to be respected here. BAD DESIRE
(2) can only improve and get better from what he produced on debut and could be a live wire.
SHIFFRIN (5) shouldn’t be left out and could make the boys pick up their feet.
SELECTIONS
GOLD INDEX (1) – DE SICA (3) – BAD DESIRE (2) – SHIFFRIN (5)
R4 – PRIX DU CABINET DES LIVRES – 1200m (a6f) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Class 2 – Flat – EUR € 53.000
1. TUDO BEM – Unlucky not to get his head in front last time out but with a bit of luck on his side
it could be his day. Should run a big race
2. O TRASNO – Ran a cracking 2nd in Class one company last time out and now down a division,
he can take full advantage and go one better. Bright winning chance
3. IMPITOYABLE – Finished 3rd at his most recent outing over 1100m and given that he is in a
good space, a bold run is on the cards. Include in all bets
4. SASSY RASCAL – Remains a maiden from seventeen outings on her French form and could
likely struggle in this event. Easy to look elsewhere
5. CREW DRAGON – Win less this year from his four attempts but has bits of pieces of form
which could see him being competitive. Place chance
6. DROIT DE PAROLE – Ran 4th in an 800m event last time out and could have his work cut out
in terms of winning a race like this. Place chance
7. CHIRIMIRI – Runner up last time out over 1100m finishing just ahead of Tudo Bem. He could
easily reverse that form. Winning chance
8. TILL WE DIE – Was a comfortable winner of her last start over 1200m but meets a slightly
stronger field and will have more to do. Place chance
9. DURANGO – Recent performances aren’t the greatest and he’s going over a trip that looks to
be short. Hard to recommend
10. KHAN – Was a winner two starts back over 1200m and on the evidence of his recent
performances he should get involved. Each way chance
11. CENTENARIO – Recent performances don’t inspire much confidence but he has come down
a bit in the ratings so that could help him show up. Hard to recommend at present
12. PRADARO – Finished 5th last time out over 1100m and it’s not the best piece of form around
so requires more to run well. Others make more appeal
13. WOFF – Doesn’t seem to be in the greatest shape at present and needs to do more especially
as this could be sharp for him. Others more persuasive
14. BABA SIM – Put in a solid effort two starts back when running 2nd but isn’t the most genuine
type around so would need to improve. Others preferred
15. SIYOUANGEL – Ran 9th last time out over 1400m and hasn’t really set the tracks alight after
winning her maiden. Others preferred
16. REMINISCE – Hasn’t particularly been doing well off late and despite him winning two in a row
earlier on in the year, it was against weaker. Others preferred
Summary : O TRASNO (2) looks set to put in a big effort on the back of some encouraging
performances and is one of the leading lights. TUDO BEM (1) brings the right credentials into this
and should be a serious threat for top honors. CHIRIMIRI (7) is another that can’t be discounted
as he is running well and could get it right. IMPITOYABLE (3) is a hard knocking sort that would
be deserving of another victory.
SELECTIONS
O TRASNO (2) – TUDO BEM (1) – CHIRIMIRI (7) – IMPITOYABLE (3)
R5 – PRIX ECLIPSE – 1200m (a6f) – TURF – Group 3 – Group – Flat – EUR € 80.000
1. LAULNE – Arrives here in top form having won a Group 3 two starts ago and then finished 3rd
in a Group 2 last time out. She is up to the task and could be some value. Each way chance
2. ACTION POINT – Ran a cracker in Group 2 company last time out over at York. He looks to be
a progressive type and can take the glory. Big runner
3. LOCH PIKE – Tasted success twice in Slovakia but will have his work cut out in this race
against opponents with stronger form. Others make more appeal
4. MR FLEURANT – Won his maiden last time out over 1200m and despite it being a significant
step up in class, he could get involved. Include in all bets
5. MOUNT VERNON – Won his maiden last time out over 1200m and has a bit to find with MR
Fleurant on their only meeting to date. Tough assignment
6. MAJESTIC BEAUTY – Runner up in Listed company last time out over 1050m and now
stepping up in trip there could be good improvement on the cards. Place chance
7. THREE HAVANAS – Won her only start to date which came over in Germany over 1200m and
is open to improvement. Can go well
8. DAWN CHARGER – Filly with lots of ability that ran 2nd last time out at Group 3 level and
could give a good account of herself here. Can outrun her odds
Summary : ACTION POINT (2) brings strong form into this quality contest and is the one to beat
hailing from a top yard. MR FLEURANT (4) should improve nicely now up in class and could be
one to keep a very close eye on. LAULNE (1) could well be the biggest danger to the favorite on
exposed form and should run a huge race. THREE HAVANAS (7) can improve but will find this
tougher.
SELECTIONS
ACTION POINT (2) – MR FLEURANT (4) – LAULNE (1) – THREE HAVANAS (7)
R6 – PRIX DE GOUY – 1600m (a1m) – ALL WEATHER – Condition Race Qualifier – Class 3 – Flat – EUR € 23.000
1. TRUST AHEAD – Seems to be a capable sort that isn’t the most consistent but is worth
keeping an eye on. Upset potential
2. LOOKING AT ME – Finished 3rd last time out over 1800m and is in good form currently against
slightly stiffer opponents so would be deserving. Big runner
3. RANCON ROYALE – Best to ignore his last start and judge him on previous efforts which
would see him land a blow here. Place chance
4. NARCISSUS – Has had sixteen starts as a maiden in France and isn’t one that would jump of
the page but he seems capable. Place chance
5. HIGH REVENGE – Last start was poor and could need his first start back off that rest that he
has had. Others inspire more confidence
6. HARRISON POINT – Won over 1900m earlier on in the year but hasn’t been able to build on
that performance ever since. Rating drop will help
7. J’ACCLAME – Has shown good improvement in her last two runs, more specifically last time
out when leaving her opposition in her wake over 1700m. Winning chance
8. LADY PINK – Ran 7th last time out and represents uninspiring form which could see her
towards the back end of the field if she doesn’t improve. Hard to fancy
9. TAKEMEBYTHEHAND – Maiden filly that has had three starts to date and needs to do more
on recent form to get involved. Others make more appeal
Summary : LOOKING AT ME (2) is such a consistent sort that deserves another win and it could
come in this race against weaker opponents. J’ACCLAME (7) made light work of her opposition
last time out and could have just turned her career around. NARCISSUS (4) has the type of form
that would see him being involved for minor positions. HARRISON POINT (6) has dropped a lot in
the ratings and could start improving.
SELECTIONS
LOOKING AT ME (2) – J’ACCLAME (7) – NARCISSUS (4) – HARRISON POINT (6)
