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France Race Card – 26th September
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R1 – PRIX DU PUY DE SANCY – 2400m (a1 1/2m) – TURF – Condition Race – Class 1 – Flat – EUR € 30.000
1. SALAHUDIN – Fabulous run in a Listed race in July then good 2nd over 2400m at Clairefontaine. Win chance
2. BEL ET BIEN – Has won two from three and can reel off the hat trick. Clearly packed with ability. Can win again
3. TOP OF MIND – Improved quickly to win last time over 2200m at Lyon Parilly and could be anything. An outsider that can threaten
4. TOMMY LEE HORN – Makes his local debut but has not shone just yet. Happy to ignore
5. HASAPIKO – Ignore last run in a Listed race but has a big say based on penultimate victory at Parislongchamp. Strong claims
6. KAMMURI DIAMOND – Has run in some Listed features before, finished 2nd at Baden Baden over 2400m recently and can go one better
Summary : SALAHUDIN (1) has a fabulous record thus far and ran a cracker in his penultimate race in Listed company. He looks difficult to oppose. HASAPIKO (5) is lightly raced, notching up some attractive form and is back down in class, should be involved. KAMMURI DIAMOND (6) has travelled to a few courses but caught the eye last time. BEL ET BIEN (2) has a chance of reeling off the hat trick.
SELECTIONS
SALAHUDIN (1) – HASAPIKO (5) – KAMMURI DIAMOND (6) – BEL ET BIEN (2)
R2 – PRIX DU PUY MARY – GRAND PRIX DES GENTLEMEN-RIDERS DE VICHY – 2400m (a1 1/2m) – TURF – Condition Race – Class 3 – Flat – EUR € 15.000
1. MYSTIC – Solid form, encouraging effort last time at Argentan over 2900m in second and can go one better. Respect and include
2. COPPER – Impressed when winning at Vichy over 2400m in May but has not been seen since. Can race fresh and has strong each way claims
3. VIRTUS – Ignore last run, chance on fair previous form, but others preferred
4. MIRABAD – Has run in a Group 2 before, has encouraging form and can build on recent 4th at Clairefontaine. The one they have to beat
5. GOLD MOUNTAIN – Won his penultimate and recorded a 4th last time at Lyon Parilly over 2200m. Good chance
6. CORKY – Will need to really improve to threaten in local debut. Happy to pass by
Summary : MIRABAD (4) won on debut and has collected stakes ever since. The one to beat. COPPER (2) was victorious last time and can follow up. GOLD MOUNTAIN (5) is another that is ultra-consistent and should be in the firing line and MYSTIC (1) will have plenty of followers. Expect a bold effort and is a must for most bets.
SELECTIONS
MIRABAD (4) – COPPER (2) – GOLD MOUNTAIN (5) – MYSTIC (1)
R3 – PRIX DU CAVILAM – ALLIANCE FRANCAISE – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Condition Race – Maiden – Flat – EUR € 16.000
1. MALTOCK D’ORGERES – Will need to build on debut 7th and can. Outside place chance for today
2. MARKER – Has plenty of scope to build on eye catching 5th on debut over 1600m at LaTeste. Include in all bets. Big chance
3. ANGEL IN THE SKY – Finished fairly well back in 8th on debut over 1600m at Parislongchamp. Expect plenty of improvement
4. INDIE BRIGHT – Finished 3rd on debut over 1500m at Deauville and could be something special. Hard to beat
5. BREIZHY GIRL – Improved at the second time of asking to finish 4th over 1600m at this track. Strong each way
6. BEST LOOKING – Should start running even better races now with two fair efforts under her belt. Definite quartet inclusion
7. MARQUISE VERA – Finished 8th over 1600m first time at the races and surely has a lot more to offer. Can improve
8. MY OWN WAY – Son of Galiway from the Perret yard that could be anything. Watch the betting trends with regards to his chances
9. SAILORS DELIGHT – Is out of a lightly raced mare that never won a race. Watch the betting market but prefer others
10. LUMIERE DE MARENGO – Makes her race debut and is likely to be an outsider. Keep an eye on her for the future
11. HARMONY GREY – Daughter of The Grey Gatsby that could make her presence felt first up at the races. Respect and include
Summary : INDIE BRIGHT (4) comes into the race off a very encouraging debut and with natural improvement, should win. MARKER (2) finished 5th first time at school and has plenty of scope to improve. Expect better. BEST LOOKING (6) returns to France and can start getting closer with 2 runs under the belt and BREIZHY GIRL (5) can improve even more to get much closer now. Place claims.
SELECTIONS
INDIE BRIGHT (4) – MARKER (2) – BEST LOOKING (6) – BREIZHY GIRL (5)
R4 – PRIX MUNET – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 20.000
1. KASH EXPRESS – Lightly raced but will need serious improvement to get into the action here
2. WAZIERS – Long time maiden, finished 2nd last time over 1400m at this course. Strong win chance
3. SALEYA – Won cozily last time at this track over 1400m and has a strong chance of following up. Big runner
4. SANKA CHOP – Recent form needs improving on but did finish 3rd 3 runs back over 1200m. Others preferred for the shortlist
5. SALAZAR – Would be a surprise winner based on current form. Unlikely
6. CLOSE TO YOU – Was a winner three races back, finished 3rd recently at Nantes over 1600m and can go close
7. CLARETINA – She won her penultimate at Dieppe over 1100m and followed that up with a 6th at Nancy. A tad more needed to threaten
8. SHADE – Ignore last run, bright chance on penultimate 3rd over 1200m. Expect a huge run
9. RISKI CHOPE – Can be expected to build on recent 8th over 2000m and should be included in all bets. Respect
10. ADELA – Won penultimate, finished 4th at this track last time over 1400m. Strong each way claims
11. CELTIC STONE HENGE – Three uninspiring runs thus far and should be very well held here. Ignore
12. SEGERA – Attractive 3rd at Dax over 1200m last time and should be right there again. Good chance
13. HENRIETTA BLACK – Much better effort last time when 4th at Chatillon over 1600m. Is an outsider but can lurk into the quartet
14. EL PROFESSOR CHOP – Is badly off form at the moment and cannot be fancied. Happy to ignore
15. KHARKIV – Taking forever to get it all right. Small place chance at best but others will be stronger
16. AKENATOR – Will need to build on recent 7th at Chantilly over 1600m. Include in larger quartet perms
17. SUPREME – Caught the eye in penultimate effort but overall recent form needs improving. Happy to ignore
Summary : WAZLERS (2) is well tried but looks ready to set herself free from the maiden ranks. ADELA (10) is lightly raced and won her penultimate start, she should be right there, fighting out the finish. CLOSE TO YOU (6) ran well last time and is a must for all bets. Both SALEYA (3) and SHADE (8) can also be given a mention in this wide open contest.
SELECTIONS
WAZIERS (2) – ADELA (10) – CLOSE TO YOU (6) – SALEYA (3)
R5 – PRIX DE LAPALISSE – 1000m (a5f) – TURF – Condition Race – Maiden – Flat – EUR € 23.000
1. SOMMERBLITZ – Started off by placing in first 2 runs but then has disappointed since. Needs to improve to threaten
2. DESCARTES – Caught the eye when running a cracker on debut finishing 3rd over 1000m at Moulins. Big runner
3. FERRARI FEVER – Lightly raced, finished 3rd on debut over 1000m at Chantilly. Returns from a rest and will probably need it
4. BELLAELO – Lightly raced, improving and can go one better based on recent 2nd at Deauville. Include in everything
5. GODAKA – Was in a Listed race 2 starts back, more needed for the win but could place
6. BOTTOMS UP – Placed 4 from 5 and should get it all right soon. Fair 4th last time over 1100m at Chateaubriant. Outside place chance
7. BEST OF LIGHT – Running well and looks cherry ripe for the gold. Finished 4th at Deauville last time over 1200m. The one to beat
8. YOLLILAL – Finished 2nd last time over 1000m at Moulins and can win. Very strong each way claims
9. MA MOME – Was a winner 3 runs back, finished 4th at Compiegne most recently and has a good chance
10. FLASH OF QUEEN – Makes the debut and will need to be very good to beat these first time out. Happy to ignore
Summary : BEST OF LIGHT (7) shows pace, has placed 5 from 5 and comes into the race with strong each way claims. YOLLILAL (8) has also placed 5 from 5 and should not be a maiden for too much longer. Strong claims against these. DESCARTES (2) made a promising debut last month and with natural progression should provide plenty of cheek. MA MOME (9) has won 4 times already and can never be dismissed.
SELECTIONS
BEST OF LIGHT (7) – YOLLILAL (8) – DESCARTES (2) – MA MOME (9)
C6 – PRIX NATURE – 1000m (a5f) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Class 4 – Flat – EUR € 16.000
1. GLICOURT – Will need to build on last 2 efforts but has a chance based on 2nd at Vichy last month. Good chance
2. MAGIC SWORD – Finished 5th at Chantilly last time and 2nd at Vittel prior to that. If he were to win, it would be no shock. Respect
3. SNOOZE BUTTON – Has a bit to find to threaten here but could be worth including in the quartet for some value
4. BLUE DREAM – 4th earlier this m month over 1200m at Evreux and based on that alone, can be competitive. Huge runner
5. SNEAKY – Might prove very hard to beat. Finished 3rd over 800m at Chantilly last time. Strong first choice
6. LAWRENCE – Has consistent recent and overall form. Plenty of scope to build on last run when 4th over 1200m. Each way chance
7. EXPLORAR – Is a 7 time winner but has not won for a while. More needed for the win. Outside place chance
8. ASTURIAS ROAD – Finished 2nd at Dieppe over 1100m 3 runs back and has been there and thereabouts since. A must for all bets
9. QUEEN OF THE NIGHT – Taking time to win again but is n ever too far off the action. Chance
10. TENORIO – Has a very low rating and cannot be fancied on current form
11. BELLE IMPRESSION – Fair 3rd over 1200m at Toulouse last time and can place again at more than likely attractive odds
12. CASTILLE – Taking a long time to get it all right. Far prefer others and would be a surprise winner
13. EL MANSOUR – Long time, professional maiden that is hard to follow. Other preferred
14. SHAMSOUN – Is a likely outsider that is hard to follow. Happy to ignore
15. ASTROLOGO – Has been on the decline for some time and would be a surprise winner. Pass by
Summary : SNEAKY (5) is starting to learn what racing is all about. She can go close and is the firm first choice. LAWRENCE (6) has fair recent form and should be right there at the business end. MAGIC SWORD (2) is definitely worth considering. It has been some time since his last win but he is a 5 time winner. GLICOURT (1) is never too far adrift the action and is a natural inclusion for the quartet.
SELECTIONS
SNEAKY (5) – LAWRENCE (6) – MAGIC SWORD (2) – GLICOURT (1)
R7 – PRIX AGENT DOUBLE – 1000m (a5f) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Class 3 – Flat – EUR € 20.000
1. ISMAEL PAINT – Contested a Group 3 last time and was far from disgraced. Has good, winning form before that and must be included in all bets
2. AMAZON PRINCE – Won 3 runs back but since then has been hugely disappointing. Needs to do much more to feature
3. URBAN BEAT – Is from Sage Stud and has placed 5 from 5. An outsider that has a few lengths to find. Could get involved
4. PRADARO – Won late last year but is hard to fancy on this years form. Happy to ignore
5. INTREPID ITALIAN – Never shone at Dieppe last time but can be expected to do better. The win 3 runs back was good. Serious proposition
6. TRUE ROMANCE – Ignore last run at Dieppe, solid overall form and a solid chance of finishing in the first four. Quartet must
7. WASACHOP – A winner of 9 races, finished 2nd at penultimate run over 1400m at Clairefontaine and despite being an outsider, can place
8. KING ROBBE – Unplaced in latest few but posted a good 3rd in May. Not to be overlooked
9. CRISTAL MARVELOUS – Unplaced in her last 2 starts but recorded a 3rd at Agen in March over 1200m. Not to be overlooked but do prefer others
10. EXCALIBUR – Has a high rating, won last time over 1100m and is a serious proposition again. Winning choice
11. MONSIEUR BEAULIEU – Only a 1 time winner but is never too far off the winners. More of a place chance than a winning one
12. FUCHSIA – Is in flying form currently having won 3 runs back and recorded a 3rd over 1100m last time at Dieppe. Strong claims
13. VANILLE BLEUE – Won over 1000m at this circuit in August and followed up with a 5th over 1200m. Not without hope. Small chance
14. DROGO – Comes off an impressive winning performance just the other day at Chantilly over 1200m. He can be given serious claims
15. BIG FREEZE – From the Boutin yard, ignore last run, finished 4th at Dieppe before that over 1100m and has a good chance
Summary : EXCALIBUR (10) boasts encouraging recent form and a win at his last start. He has the credentials to be a serious proposition again. FUCHSIA (12) went close recently and won 3 starts back. This level of form holds her in good stead. DROGO (14) was a winner recently at Chantilly and can maintain this winning form. TRUE ROMANCE (6) disappointed last time but should serve up a lot better now.
SELECTIONS
EXCALIBUR (10) – FUCHSIA (12) – DROGO (14) – TRUE ROMANCE (6)
R8 – PRIX VICHY SPA HOTEL LES CELESTINS – 3000m (a1 7/8m) – TURF – Handicap – Class 4 – Flat – EUR € 14.000
1. SADARAK – Knows what racing and winning is all about. A veteran that always has strong credentials. Big runner
2. MAESTRO CHOP – Finished 3rd at Deauville over 2500m last month and that form holds him in good stead. Good chance
3. SLAYER – Boasts faithful form and should once again not disappoint. Won three races back over 2300m. An outsider with a chance
4. MONFRERE – Can do better than he has recently but the 4th at Saint-Cloud over 3100m is what attracts. Bright chance
5. LAMALINK – Stays well, won last two and has an undeniable opportunity of recording the hat trick. Big danger
6. WUKOLINA – If ignoring her recent 9th at Deauville, then she will be very competitive. Each way chance
7. ISABELA – Last run when 11th at Evreux over 2500m is a worry but earlier form is encouraging. Hard to assess and hard to fancy
8. DREAM AGAIN – Won penultimate over 2900m at Argentan and followed up with an encouraging 3rd. Biggest danger to the first choice
9. ALMAZORA – The filly to beat based on her two recent outstanding runs. Finished 2nd at Saint-Cloud last time over 3100m. Hard to beat
10. VIENTIANE – Currently off form and can be passed by
11. PATNA DREAM – Ran a good race earlier this month finishing 2nd over 2650m at Auch but a lot more is needed to make the frame here. Happy to ignore
12. BAILEYS SANS DOUTE – Is a long time maiden and others should be way the better. Needs a lot more to threaten
13. TENDER WINNER – Has shown not much zest recently and is hard to make a case for. Can be ignored
14. VINGTCOEURS – Would be a shock winner based on current form presented to us. Unlikely to place
Summary : ALMAZORA (9) relishes this distance and is knocking at the door. She is confidently picked to go one better. DREAM AGAIN (8) won recently over 2900m and followed that up with a huge effort. She should be right there at the finish. SADARAK (1) has had plenty racing and has won many races. Can never be ignored from any bets and MONFRERE (4) can do way better than he has been recently.
SELECTIONS
ALMAZORA (9) – DREAM AGAIN (8) – SADARAK (1) – MONFRERE (4)
