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France Race Card – 17th September
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R1 – PRIX DU DONON – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 20.000
1. INFINITY SWEET – Has been running consistently all year and is overdue a success. Nice
effort at Vittel last time over 1300m in August. Player
2. VEDAMIYA – Fair 2nd two runs ago over 1400m in mid-July at Clairefontaine. Ought to be
thereabouts
3. NEW LIGHT – Won over 1600m at Vittel in late July on his last outing. Is improving and can
have a say
4. SALAZAR – 5th last time over 1200m at Chantilly in mid-July in a handicap. Won over 1100m
in May at Dieppe. Merits consideration
5. FORTUNE GOLD – Unplaced last time over 1000m at Moulins 20 days ago in a handicap.
Needs a few of these to falter to feature
6. NO LIMIT DREAM – Good effort when 3rd over 1400m at Deauville last time 21 days ago in
a handicap. Warrants respect
7. BARRAMEDA – Three unplaced efforts of late, the latter over 1700m in a claimer at Divonne
14 days ago. Can be overlooked
8. TASHKER – Two unplaced runs of late, the latter over 1800m in a claimer at Clairefontaine
on August 4th. Opposable
9. NO TIME – 5th last time over 1400m at Deauville 21 days ago. Has yet to score in 15 runs
and may have to wait a while
10. SUNY – Fair 3rd over 1400m at Vichy last time in mid-August. Can make the top four
11. OPPORTUN – Fair 2nd over 1700m last time 14 days ago at Divonne in a claimer. Other
rate higher
Summary : This could go to the consistent INFINITY SWEET (1) who has been running well
all year and deserves to get her head in front. The main threat is NO LIMIT DREAM (6) who
has also been in decent form. His third-placed effort at Deauville 21 days ago was a step in the
right direction and he is sure to be involved at the business end. NEW LIGHT (3) looks like the
best option for the each-way backers, he could be value in the betting exchanges. VEDAMIYA
(2) also enters calculations and should feature.
SELECTIONS
INFINITY SWEET (1) – NO LIMIT DREAM (6) – NEW LIGHT (3) – VEDAMIYA (2)
R2 – PRIX DE LA PLACE STANISLAS – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Class 4 – Flat – EUR € 16.000
1. JERIMADETH – 4th last time was over 1200m at Evreux only 12 days ago. Can be in the
shake-up
2. KANDERAS – Unplaced last time, 4th before that over 1300m at Vittel in late July. Others
more likely
3. HUR CAT – Three unplaced runs of late, won before that over 1350m in late May. Looks up
against it
4. LAURA TREZY – Has not been placed in several runs, hard to make a case for her
recapturing her form
5. TOPINAMBUR – Three unplaced efforts of late, 3rd before that over 1350m in late May.
Might find this tough
6. LEX LUTHOR – 3rd last time over 1600m 15 days ago. Will not lack for match practice and
ought to feature
7. DAYYAN – Has several unplaced runs of late over various trips, looks of limited ability
8. JOYEUSE DE ROMAY – Three unplaced runs, 4th before that over 1600m at Vittel in early
July. Live chance
9. LOUVE PRECIEUSE – 4th over 1600m at Deauville last time in late August. Can get back
into the winners enclosure
10. WARRIOR – Fair 3rd last time over 1600m at Vittel in August in a Class 4 handicap. Can
be a player
11. BRIGANTINE – Fair 3rd last time over 1200m in late August. Ought to be involved at the
business end
12. TAG – Four unplaced runs this year, the latter over 1800m in late May. Can be overlooked
Summary : LOUVE PRECIEUSE (9) has been blowing a bit hot and cold for a while now. She
ran well on her last two runs and is the tentative selection in an open race. WARRIOR (10) is
probably the biggest danger to the selection, he ran a good race when third last time at Vittel
and can have a say. JOYEUSE DE ROMAY (8) also needs to be considered on her better form
so she can make her presence felt. JERIMADETH (1) is top-weight and has been
supplemented for this race. She is more than capable of making her rivals work hard for
success.
SELECTIONS
LOUVE PRECIEUSE (9) – WARRIOR (10) – JOYEUSE DE ROMAY (8) – JERIMADETH
(1)
R3 – PRIX DE LA COLLECTIVITE EUROPEENNE D’ALSACE – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Class 3 – Flat – EUR € 19.000
1. SAGA TIMGAD – 2nd two runs ago over 1400m at Deauville in early August in a Class 3
handicap. Live chance
2. ATSANA – Two unplaced efforts won before that over 1400m at Moulins in late May. Others
better equipped
3. TOUR D’ECHELLE – Won last time over 1400m at Dieppe in late August. Can not be ruled
out of the top three
4. VENTURA VISION – 3rd last time over 1400m at Dieppe in late August in a Class 4 race.
Ought to be thereabouts
5. VAUTRIN – 4th last time over 1400m, that was 10 days ago. Will not lack fitness and ought
to have a say
6. YOU’VE GOT SAIL – Two unplaced runs recently, 4th before that over 1400m at Strasbourg
in May. Others make more sense
7. ITHAQUE – Fair 2nd last time over 1600m at Lyon Parilly 11 days ago. Among the leading
chances
8. SHYAMALA – Two unplaced runs of late, 4th before that over 1600m at Chantilly in March.
Vulnerable
9. MAAVAH – Nice 2nd last time over 1400m at Strasbourg in June. Will be fit from a break and
can score
10. ANNO – Two unplaced runs, 4th before that over 1400m in mid-July. Looks out of his depth
11. MASCALINO – Three unplaced runs of late, 3rd before that over 1600m at Angers in April.
Has work to do
12. CHILLI PRINCESS – Two average runs of late, 2nd before that over 1400m at Le Lion
D’Angers in mid-June. Avoidable
Summary : MAAVAH (9) has been given a short break since a solid second at Strasbourg in
June. She will be raring to go and looks like the best option. SAGA TIMGAD (1) can give a
competitive account of himself despite heading the weights. VENTURA VISION (4) also enters
calculations after an encouraging third at Dieppe last time in late August and she ought to be
on the premises. TOUR D’ECHELLE (3) can make the frame and could be value in the betting
market.
SELECTIONS
MAAVAH (9) – SAGA TIMGAD (1) – VENTURA VISION (4) – TOUR D’ECHELLE (3)
R4 – PRIX DU RHIN – 2500m (a1 9/16m) – TURF – Condition Race – Maiden – Flat – EUR € 17.000
1. UNCATCHABLE – Has shown promise in all three runs, the latter over 2400m in early
August. Bold show likely
2. CAREGIVER – 2nd on debut in late May over 2400m, fluffed his lines last time but can be
forgiven. Player
3. SIR CHAPEAU – 6th last time over 1900m was 20 days ago at Argentan in a Class 3 race.
Capable of a bold run
4. JUWEL – 5th last time over 2400m at Compiegne in July. Has yet to win and looks vulnerable
5. SWEET MATILDA – Solid 3rd over 2200m at Koln (DEU) when last seen in early June. Is on
the improve
6. KALEOBAYANE – 4th last time over 2400m at Vittel in mid-July in a handicap. Might find
this a bit too much
7. KATUNE – 6th on only start over 2400m in early August at Clairefontaine. Outside place
chance
8. DIANE D’AZUR – Unplaced on only run over 2400m in early August at Clairefontaine. Can
be overlooked
9. LIGHTNING LARA – 6th last time over 2400m at Vichy in mid-August. Has shown enough
to be in the mix
10. UNIQA – 5th at Compiegne on the only run so far over 2000m in early June. Others look
better equipped
11. WONDERLAND – Newcomer by Acclamation, is best watched on his debut run. Market can
be informative
12. DSCHINGIS WIND – Newcomer by Dschingis Secret, could be a lot better for this outing.
Monitor any market support
Summary : UNCATCHABLE (1) has shown enough in all of his three runs to date to warrant
the vote over his rivals. CAREGIVER (2) could be the biggest threat after a nice second on
debut. He was below par last time but can be forgiven for that run. SWEET MATILDA (5) is
improving and can play a leading role at the business end of the contest. SIR CHAPEAU (3)
caught the eye when making his debut at Argentan and he will improve plenty for that run and
should not be ruled out of a top-four position.
SELECTIONS
UNCATCHABLE (1) – CAREGIVER (2) – SWEET MATILDA (5) – SIR CHAPEAU (3)
R5 – PRIX FONDATION CLAUDE POMPIDOU – 2500m (a1 9/16m) – TURF – Handicap – Class 3 – Flat – EUR € 19.000
1. ARTURO – Good 3rd two runs ago over 2400m at Vichy in late July. Can have a say in
proceedings
2. KENAHOPE – Unplaced last time, 4th before that at Dieppe over 2200m in late July in a
Class 3 handicap. Respect
3. LUCKY CHARLIE – Two unplaced runs, 3rd before that over 2400m in a Class 3 handicap
in April. Best not overlooked
4. SAINTE RITA – Has been running well, 2nd on the last two outings and looks ready for
another success.
5. CALCUTTA CUP – Two unplaced runs of late, 3rd before that over 1900m at Chantilly in
early July. Place chance
6. SEEKING DICKENS – Two solid 2nd placed runs of late, the latter over 2400m 18 days ago.
Ought to be involved
7. FASHIONSPAN – 4th last time over 2400m at Divonne 14 days ago in a Class 3 race, won
before that in a claimer. Others more likely
8. FITZCARRALDO – 3rd two runs back over 2400m at Vittel in early August in a Class 4
handicap. Opposable
9. FUTURE – Two unplaced runs of late, 4th before that over 3000m at Strasbourg in late May.
Avoidable
10. WONDER HOPE – 5th last time over 2400m at Vittel in early August in a Class 4 handicap.
Others preferred
Summary : SAINTE RITA (4) was a good second over 2400m at Divonne 14 days ago and
has been threatening to get her head back in front all year. This could be a good chance, the
main danger could be ARTURO (1) who was a good third two runs ago at Vichy and ran a
reasonable race when last seen 14 days ago over 2400m at Parislongchamp. SEEKING
DICKENS (6) is one to include in all-place bet permutations after two good second-placed runs
of late. LUCKY CHARLIE (3) can also be expected to give a competitive performance.
SELECTIONS
SAINTE RITA (4) – ARTURO (1) – SEEKING DICKENS (6) – LUCKY CHARLIE (3)
R6 – GRAND PRIX DE LA REGION GRAND EST – 12E ETAPE DU DEFI DU GALOP – 2000m (a1 1/4m) – TURF – Condition Race – Listed – Flat – EUR € 60.000
1. WATCH HIM – Nice win over 2400m last time in late July and a solid second in a Listed race
in late May over 1900m. In the mix
2. ELIYASS – With strong form and only beaten once in six runs this year, the latest success
was over 1900m in a Class 1 handicap at Deauville 28 days ago. Sets the standard
3. PIROUZ – 4th over 1600m at Dusseldorf (DEU) last time in late August. Others seem more
likely
4. REX OF THUNDER – 5th last time in a Group 3 race over 2000m at Deauville in mid-August.
Looks unlikely to trouble some of these
5. FELLOW – Won last time over 2200m at Baden Baden (DEU) 18 days ago. Capable of
making the frame
6. WIESENTAU – 4th on the only run this year over 2200m 22 days ago at Dresde(DEU). Has
work to do
7. CENTRICAL – Two unplaced runs, won before that over 2100m in a Class 1 race in midMay. Warrants respect
8. AIGLE VAILLANT – Ran 2nd last time over 2200m in late August at Baden Baden (DEU).
Looks safely held
9. GOLDEN CALL – Fair 4th over 2400m at Vichy in a Listed race in mid-July when last seen.
One for the shortlist
10. INTEGRANT – Nice 3rd over 1900m to ELIYASS (2) last time on the PSF 28 days ago. Can
make an impact
11. DATO – Won over 2200m at Dresde(DEU) on the last run 22 days ago. This is a better race
and might struggle
12. SIRJAN – Two unplaced runs of late, 3rd before that over 2400m in a Listed race in April.
Vulnerable
13. SHABANA – Ran 2nd last time over 2200m at Merano (ITA) in a Listed race in mid-August.
Can be passed over
Summary : In fantastic form this year the Jean Claude Rouget gelding ELIYASS (2) will be
hard to beat. He was a game-winner over 1900m on the PSF at Deauville 28 days ago and is
just as good on turf. He edges it over WATCH HIM (1) who will have plenty of confidence after
a win when last seen in late July and a solid second-placed run in a Listed race in May over
1900m. INTEGRANT (10) is versatile and showed plenty when third on the PSF last time at
Deauville. He is one for the place backers to look at. CENTRICAL (7) looks best of the rest.
SELECTIONS
ELIYASS (2) – WATCH HIM (1) – INTEGRANT (10) – CENTRICAL (7)
R7 – PRIX DS AUTOMOBILES BORDEAUX – PRIX DIDIER VEZIA – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Condition Race – Newcomers – Flat – EUR € 35.000
1. LES REYS – A two-year-old filly by Penny’s Picnic out of Allegria who is making her debut.
Watch the betting
2. LINA – A two-year-old filly by Churchill out of Lidiyana who is making her debut. Can win
3. DORABELLA – A two-year-old filly by Territories out of Vegas Valentine who is making her
debut. Watch the betting
4. GREEN JAZZ – A two-year-old filly by Al Wukair out of Al Jazi who is making her debut.
Watch the betting
5. FRANCAISE – A two-year-old filly by Saxon Warrior out of Stars So Bright who is making her
debut. Can win
6. WITHOUT WORDS – A two-year-old filly by Mendelssohn out of Border Dispute who is
making her debut. Watch the betting
7. KASPIA TRIP – A two-year-old filly by City Light out of Honeymoon Trip who is making her
debut. Watch the betting
8. POPPIE SAN – A two-year-old filly by Kendargent out of Marie Dar who is making her debut.
Watch the betting
Summary : Trainer Jean-Claude Rouget holds a decent hand with his newcomers.
FRANCAISE (5) and LINA (2) both have mothers who won first time out over 1600m.
FRANCAISE (5) gets a narrow vote. DORABELLA (3) hasa decent full sister in Shalromy who
was placed in a Group111. LES REYS (1) is the other runner that catches the eye and deserves
some respect.
SELECTIONS
FRANCAISE (5) – LINA (2) – DORABELLA (3) – LES REYS (1)
R8 – PRIX DU FOUR A CHAUX – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Condition Race – Newcomers – Flat – EUR € 35.000
1. SIBAYAN – A two-year-old colt by Blame out of Sirrin who is making his debut. Can win
2. DARSHAM – A two-year-old colt by Dariyan out of Swan Lakes who is making his debut.
Can win
3. BASHEER – A two-year-old colt by Ectot out of Brezena who is making his debut. Watch the
betting
4. UPSIDE DOWN – A two-year-old colt by Churchill out of Latita who is making his debut. Can
win
5. SHOWPOWER – A two-year-old colt by Showcasing out of Libras who is making his debut.
Watch the betting
Summary : UPSIDE DOWN (4) has two parents that shone over this 1600m distance and
trainer Jean-Claude Rouget could win this as well. SIBAYAN (1) has a sister Sirana who won
twice as a two-year-old. DARSHAM (2) could be a danger and is well bred. BASHEER (3) is
another that catches the ey on breeding and must be considered.
SELECTIONS
UPSIDE DOWN (4) – SIBAYAN (1) – DARSHAM (2) – BASHEER (3)
