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France Form Sheet – 9th December
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R1 – PRIX DES CHAMPARTS – 2700m (a1 11/16m) – ALL WEATHER – A RECLAMER – Flat – EUR € 23.000
1. L’IBANETA – Consistent sort who on the PSF at Lyon La Soie before finishing 4th at this course
last time. Can make a winning start at this level
2. L’AMBASSADEUR – Unreliable but not incapable of getting into the picture judged on her best
references. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
3. KHANWEILER – Consistent sort with sound form form credentials prior to his recent failure in a
handicap last time. Ought to fare better at this level
4. CATCH THE STARS – Maintaining a respectable level of form and consistency recently,
including a creditable 6th on PSF at Lyon La Soie last time. Has claims in this grade
5. ZARQANA – Gets the trip well but won a minor race over 3000m so her chances here are limited,
even at this level
6. THIRD BATCH – Out of sorts although not incapable of staking a claim in a race of this nature.
Has a place chance
7. CYANE – The highest-rated runner in the race with sufficient means to play a leading role here.
Chief threat
8. DOURO VALLEY – Inconsistent but retains sufficient means to play a role in a race of this nature.
Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
9. RISKY LIGHT – Struggling to regain any form or spark the improvement needed to be competitive
here, so unlikely to trouble the judge
Summary : IBANETA (1) lines up here with solid form credentials to his name and looks good
value to make a winning start in the claiming division. However, he will have to be wary of CYANE
(7), the highest-rated runner in the race, who ought to fight for victory if judged on his best
references. CATCH THE STARS (4) has already won at this level and could well make his presence
felt trying this distance for the first time. KHANWEILER (3) has placed twice in this category so
completes the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
L’IBANETA (1) – CYANE (7) – CATCH THE STARS (4) – KHANWEILER (3)
R2 – PRIX DU POTEAU DES BRULIS – 3200m (a2m) – ALL WEATHER – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 22.000
1. KLASSIC PRECIEUX – Lightly raced sort who ran well enough in both of his two outings to
warrant respect, given the expected improvement over this distance and at this level
2. LIGHTNING BOLT – New addition to the Mickaël Séror stable with good enough form references
to fight for victory here. Danger
3. MASSIMO – Finished 3rd over 2700m on this same track recently. Has the credentials to win a
race of this nature
4. SWEET DEVILDARLING – Consistent sort who has finished in the four in each of his last five
outings. Will be competitive here
5. GARDE COTE – Has shown glimpses of the means necessary to stake a claim here but remains
inconsistent. Best watched for now
6. DESPONA – Finished 2nd three starts back but has been disappointing for the most part. Must
improve to have a say here
7. TUGENDHAT – Has looked distinctly ordinary to this point so her chances are limited, even at
this level. Can be ruled out
8. AMILY – Has nothing noteworthy to her name to warrant any consideration here and can be
ruled out. Overlook
9. MIDSUMMER DANCE – Consistent filly with sound form references on this surface across the
Channel. Ought to make her presence felt here
10. QUEEN REGINE – Modest over hurdles but is probably most effective in that category, anyway.
Hard to make a case for here
11. COCO LOVE – Mathieu Boutin-trained Recorder newcomer to be ridden by Lorette Gallo, who
has a 3,5kg allowance. Beware
12. DESIRE FOR REBIRTH – This newcomer is related to jumps champion Storm Of Saintly, so
may interest the lovers of outsiders. One to nnote
Summary : Nicolas Clément is doubly represented here and his runners ought to dominate
proceedings, with MASSIMO (3) the most likely winner of his two runners. MIDSUMMER DANCE
(9) showed enough on this surface in the UK to play a leading role in his first start on French soil.
Supplemented LIGHTNING BOLT (2), who only recently joined Mickaël Séror’s yard, could pose
more of a threat and is inserted between the two stablemates. With a pedigree for this distance,
KLASSIC PRECIEUX (1) is another capable of staking a claim in the finish.
SELECTIONS
MASSIMO (3) – LIGHTNING BOLT (2) – MIDSUMMER DANCE (9) – KLASSIC PRECIEUX (1)
R3 – PRIX DU CHEMIN DU VIADUC – 1300m (a6 1/2f) – ALL WEATHER – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 27.000
1. AMEDRAS – Unreliable but not incapable of getting into the picture judged on his best
references. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
2. OZAN – Winner of a Quinté+ on the grass in October and has won over this course and distance
too. Will be a factor
3. NESR SHALGHODA – inconsistent although not incapable. Seldom finishes far off the mark on
a going day so could play a minor role here
4. FEEL YOUR POWER – Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Has more
of a place chance than a winning one
5. DEEP HOPE – Runner-up in a Quinté+ last month and probably would’ve won without being
inconvenienced on that occasion. Winning chance
6. IDENTIFIED – Unreliable but not incapable of getting into the picture judged on his best
references. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
7. MAGIC VATI – Returning from a rest but has never finished worse than 5th in nine outings at
this venue. Not taken lightly
8. THE ICONIST – Consistent but is probably more effective at a lower level, so is best just to watch.
For another day
9. FREJA – Runner-up for the second time in her last four starts when only narrowly beaten over
1400m at this track recently. Must confirm that improvement to have a say here
10. BASEEMA – Absent since early May but did win at this venue during the spring. Not to be
underestimated on her return
11. MAAVAH – Runner-up in five of her last seven starts but those were all on the turf. Has few
references on PSF, so is best watched for now
Summary : Having won and finished 3rd twice each in his four appearances at this track, DEEP
HOPE (5) is good value to get back to winning ways here, especially after running well in a Quinté+
at Deauville recently. OZAN (2) also boasts a victory at this course to his name and arrives in good
form, so is likely to give cheek to the selection. MAGIC VATI (7) has a good record at this track too
and, as such, warrants respect on his reappearance. FREJA (9) makes most appeal of the
remainder.
SELECTIONS
DEEP HOPE (5) – OZAN (2) – MAGIC VATI (7) – FREJA (9)
R4 – PRIX DU TERRAIN DE MANOEUVRE – 1900m (a1 3/16m) – ALL WEATHER – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 23.000
1. INKIOSTRO – Has performed consistently throughout the year, winning two of her last three
performances. Will be a factor
2. AMALFINA – Runner-up in a competitive field at Pau last time and has leading claims here on
her handicap debut if repeating that performance
3. ANOLINE – Was 5th behind INKIOSTRO (1) recently over this course and distance. Reassured
that day, so could have a say here if building on that progress
4. A TA GUISE – Was not beaten far behind INKIOSTRO (1) last time (4th) on her return to the
PSF. Lightly raced with plenty room for improvement
5. SUNDAYINMAY – Experienced mare who ran well enough recently in a tougher field at
Deauville. Ought to make her presence felt
6. IN PARADISE – Finished 4th over 1600m on PSF at Chantilly recently. Will not be bothered by
the extension of the distance so must be respected here
7. MANNE – Unreliable but retains sufficient means to stake a claim in a race of this nature. Has a
place chance
8. CREATIVE – Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but is
as hard to rule out
9. SUNRAY – Undeniably capable but has been off the boil of late, so will need to improve to get a
look in here
10. KILIA – Unreliable but not incapable of getting into the picture judged on her best references.
Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
11. IMPERIAL BEAUTY – Inconsistent although not incapable of making her presence felt on a
going day. Not one to take lightly
12. KARIOITAHI – Seldom finishes far off the mark and could get into the picture here but has no
more than a place chance
13. JOYCE GALESTE – Struggling to regain any form or spark the improvement needed to be
competitive here, so unlikely to trouble the judge
Summary : A fillies and mares handicap likely to be dominated by the three-year-old brigade. A
TA GUISE (4), supplemented for this engagement, boasts arguably the best form references of the
lot so is worth siding with here to open her account. She is good value to turn the tables to on laststart conqueror INKIOSTRO (1) who only recently opened her account and is 1kg worse off with
the former. AMALFINA (2) must be taken seriously on her handicap debut, while SUNDAYINMAY
(5) showed enough on this surface across the Channel to also warrant respect.
SELECTIONS
A TA GUISE (4) – INKIOSTRO (1) – AMALFINA (2) – SUNDAYINMAY (5)
R5 – PRIX DU ROND DU CHENE – 1800m (a1 1/8m) – ALL WEATHER – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 30.000
1. MALTOCK D’ORGERES – Won well over 1900m at Deauville last time and would be no shock
if following up. Good chance
2. VAL DE SEINE – Improved a lot to finish second at the second time of racing, at this track over
1900m. Can go one better. Strong each way chance
3. SADAK – Has tons of scope to build on debut ninth over 1500m at Deauville. Expect plenty more
and includen in all bets. Big chance
4. GRAN HABANO – Needs serious improvement on two runs seen thus far. Can improve, but
rather wait for it. Happy to ignore
5. THE DUBLINER – Finished way back on debut in twelfth over 1800m at Fontainebleau. Can
improve, but will need to. Pass by
6. NICE RULER – Has run two dissapointing races and would be a surprise winner based on that.
Happy to ignore
7. FAMILIAR – Has already won a race, placed fifth at this venue last time over 1900m. Respect
and include in all bets. Strong place chance
8. KENPIC – Needs serious improvement on latest seventh over 1700m at Pornichet
9. COUNT PARIS – Finished second on debut, then fourth and more recently seventh at La Teste
over 1800m. Ignore that run, chance on earlier efforts. Respect
10. ANNEEFF – A son of Lope De Vega out of a Lord Of England mare that could be absolutely
anything. Can feature on debut and go close. Watch the betting trends
11. AARON – A debutante from the Vanska yard that could feature on debut. Is a liekly outsider
and might need the run. Watch the betting
12. GATTOPARDO – Son of Dariyan making his debut, could feature in the finish. Watch the betting
trends closer to race time before taking final bets
Summary : ANNEEF (10) is beautifully bred and comes from the Graffard stable. He could be
anything and could make a smart, or winning debut. Watch the betting trends closely as race time
looms. SADAK (3) has plenty of scope to build on the first effort and can go close. Bright chance.
VAL DE SEINE (2) showed tremendous improvement from run one to run two, and more than likely
has more to come. Strong contender and MATLOCK D’ORGERES (1) won cozily last time and can
follow up.
SELECTIONS
ANNEEFF (10) – SADAK (3) – VAL DE SEINE (2) – MALTOCK D’ORGERES (1)
R6 – PRIX DU ROND ALICANTE – 1800m (a1 1/8m) – ALL WEATHER – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 30.000
1. PAMELA BOUM – Will need to build on form seen thus far. Has had two very moderate starts
and is a likley outsider. Happy to ignore
2. VEZDARA – Good debut, followed by fifth place at Pornichet over 1700m in October. Short layoff
but should run fresh and run well. Good chance
3. INTUITION – Excellent debut at this track over 1600m placing second and is confidently selected
to go one better. Win
4. BANSHIE – Improving, placed third at recent start over 1700m at Pornichet, mid last month. Big
runner
5. PERFETTA LETIZIA – Debut was fair but second run not good. Hard to fancy on current form
and would be a surprise winner. Happy to ignore
6. LUMINESCE – Clearly is progressive. Finished fourth at the second time of asking. Expect plenty
more and plenty cheek. Strong each way chance
7. TRAMONTANE – Finished downfield on debut in eleventh position and made absolutely no
impression. Unlikely winner. Happy to ignore from all bets
8. INTELLITA – She ran fourth on debut but fluffed her lines at Deauville over 1300m only managing
eighth place. Ignore that. A must for the quartet
9. ESKADRA ZERO – Makes her local debut but will need to improve a ton on her out of Country
form. MIght improve here but rather wait for that. Ignore for now
10. IRINKA – Expect some progression on debut ninth at Deauville over 1500m in November.
Outside place chance at best
11. LA TOUR DU BOIS – Ran a fair race last time finishing sixth over 1600m here at Chantilly.
Lightly raced and improvement can be expected. Strong place chance
12. LADYSHOW – Ignore last run, finished third over 1900m at this course before that and can
place again. Taking time to win. Place chance
Summary : INTUTION (3) ran a huge, bold race on debut and with natural improvement, could be
very hard to oppose. BANSHIE (4) has placed four times from four starts and should get it all right
soon. Big runner. LUMINESCE (6) caught the eye last time when improving and surely has a lot
more up the cuff. Strong place chance and VEZDARA (2) caught the eye on debut but fluffed it last
time. Expect improvement on that dissapointing performance. Quartet must.
SELECTIONS
INTUITION (3) – BANSHIE (4) – LUMINESCE (6) – VEZDARA (2)
R7 – PRIX DES BUTTES – 1900m (a1 3/16m) – ALL WEATHER – Divised Handicap – Flat – EUR € 16.000
1. KARYNIA – Taking forever to win again, is off form and therefore hard to fancy. Happy to dismiss
from all bets
2. ASLAN SENORA – Much better effort when placing third over 2000m at Saint-Cloud. Big place
chance again
3. SERMANDAKFI – Caught the eye recently when finishing fourth over 2500m at Deauville.
Respect and include for the quartet again
4. MINNEHAHA – Can build on latest fifth at Deauville in November, but will need to, to have a
chance. Include in larger quartet perms
5. RIP – Current form has no appeal and would be a surprise winner. Happy to wait for a form
return. Pass by
6. DIWAN SENORA – Current form has been on the decline and is hard to fancy as a result. Happy
to select and include others. Ignore
7. SECRET GLORY – Was a winner three starts back over over 1900m at Deauville. Avergae since
but has a say. Include
8. CLEOSTORM – Will be an outsider, no form to mention and would be a surprise victor. Happy
to pass by
9. MAKENZO – One for the shortlist. Ran well in third last time over 2350m and must be taken
seriously. Include in all bets
10. ALPENGEIST – Cannot be selected on current form and needs huge improvement to feature.
Pass by
11. PARFAITE MERILL – In good form, placed a close second last time over 2500m at Deauville
and rates hard to beat. Win
12. PARISIAN BELLE – Taking time to win but is knocking loudly at the door. Placed second at
Amiens last time and before that second at Deauville over 1900m. Bright chance
13. TAAL – Ignore last run, finished fourth at penultimate over 1800m at Chantilly. More needed for
the win, place chance
14. QUIZ EVOLUTION – Never too far off the placed horses and could lurk into the back end of the
quartet. Could be the value for the places
15. MY BUDDY – Placed fifth last time over 2000m at Nancy and might represent some value for
the quartet. Small place chance
16. TARAHUMARA QUEEN – Low rating, form has been on the decline for some time and therefore
would be a shock winner. Ignore
17. LOVELY MISS – Is currently off form and very hard to fancy. Can be ignored from all bets
Summary : PARFAITE MERILL (11) is in mustard form and looks primed and ready for the victory.
PARISIAN BELLE (12) is taking forever to get it all right but is knocking loudly at the door. Will she
ever get it right? Strong each way chance. ASLAN SENORA (2) ran a much improved race last
time and based on that, should be competitve again. SERMANDAKFI (3) can lurk into the back end
of the quartet.
SELECTIONS
PARFAITE MERILL (11) – PARISIAN BELLE (12) – ASLAN SENORA (2) – SERMANDAKFI
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