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France Form Sheet – 12th December
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R1 – PRIX DE L’ECLUSE DE CREIL – 1900m (a1 3/16m) – ALL WEATHER – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 16.000
1. SIM CARD – Arrives in good form and physical condition. Has won on this course too, so could
not have dreamed of a better opportunity to reconnect with success
2. QUELLO – Consistent performer who hasn’t raced on PSF since April but has the means to fight
for victory. One of the leading lights
3. ETHION – Inconsistent of late but has never finished off the podium in four starts in the claiming
division. Must be respected
4. EL BNOUD – Regained momentum of late and did finish an improved 3rd last time, so isn’t
incapable of having a say but would have preferred a shorter distance
5. LOGOS JELOIS – Has looked rather ordinary to this point so his chances are limited, even at
this level. Others preferred
6. CIRCO MASSIMO – Struggling to regain any form or spark the improvement needed to be
competitive here, so unlikely to trouble the judge
7. GIDEON GREY – Has won twice on the grass recently and is effective on this surface too, so
ought to be respected. Keep safe
8. KABIR – Would have needed his last start so, with improved fitness on his side given that
comeback outing and Mickaël Barzalona aboard, ought to do better
9. ALMANARAH – Struggling to regain any form or spark the improvement needed to be
competitive here, so unlikely to trouble the judge
10. LA GALOPINE – Has nothing noteworthy to her name for a considerable period now, so can
be ruled out. Can be ruled out
Summary : SIM CARD (1) has raised his game equipped with this headgear and proved his
competitiveness in the two outings off this mark since winning three starts back. He finished 4th at
this level in his penultimate starts and, with Maxime Guyon in the irons, has a strong winning chance
here. However, QUELLO (2) has been in good form on turf recently but is as effective on the PSF
so reverts to this surface with legitimate ambitions too. In full swing, GIDEON GRAY (7) and
ETHION (3) are capable of staking a claim too.
SELECTIONS
SIM CARD (1) – QUELLO (2) – GIDEON GREY (7) – ETHION (3)
R2 – PRIX DE L’ALLEE MASSINE – 1600m (a1m) – ALL WEATHER – A RECLAMER – Flat – EUR € 19.000
1. ON BORROWED TIME – Arrives from England with interesting form references to her name and
experience on this surface. Not taken lightly
2. POMELEO – Winner at this level last time and has since joined Christophe Escuder’s stable.
Ought to be a factor in a race of this nature
3. FAVORY CHOP – Inconsistent although not entirely incapable of getting a look in here. Has more
of a place chance than a winning one
4. MOONWALKER – Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust
but is as hard to rule out
5. RUM TUM TUGGER – Consistent for the most part and is proven in this category. That
experience ought to stand him in good stead
6. MAKEMAKE – Not devoid of means, as she showed when finishing 4th on debut, and should
fare better here eased in grade
7. HAPPY AGAIN – Has shown little in either outing, finishing unplaced on both occasions. Hard to
make a case for here
8. HONKY TONK WOMAN – Consistent filly with sound form references, including a creditable 4th
on this surface last time. Winning chance
9. LEE LOOP GIN – Has not gone unnoticed in either start, finishing 5th on both occasions. Has
room for improvement and could well prove herself at this level
10. ESHBELIA – Seldom finishes far off the mark and could get into the picture here but has no
more than a place chance
11. RUE DES ORTEAUX – Finished unplaced on debut but ought to have gained plenty from that
experience. Could have more to offer
12. ETINCELLE – Has looked rather ordinary for some time now so her chances are limited, even
at this level. Overlook
Summary : HONKY TONK WOMAN (8) has been beating around the bush but she did run well
enough in her first outing on the PSF last time to suggest that she could belatedly open her account
here. POMELEO (2) won at this level recently before changing hands. He makes his first start since
joining the stable of Christophe Escuder, whose record with horses of a similar profile bodes well
for the chances of his recent acquisition. ON BORROWED TIME (1), with Maxime Guyon engaged,
could have a say in his first start on French soil. LEE LOOP GIN (9) completes the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
HONKY TONK WOMAN (8) – POMELEO (2) – ON BORROWED TIME (1) – LEE LOOP GIN
(9)
R3 – PRIX DES PISTES DE LAMORLAYE – 1600m (a1m) – ALL WEATHER – Divised Handicap – Flat – EUR € 18.000
1. MON SIOUX – Consistent colt, ran on well to finish 4th here last time and ought to play a leading
role here if repeating that performance. Leading light
2. VEGA DREAM – Has struggled in the three outings after his win four starts back, so needs to
reaffirm. Best watched for now
3. BAYLAGAN – Inconsistent although not entirely incapable of getting a look in here. Has more of
a place chance than a winning one
4. CHICAGO – Unreliable but not incapable of getting into the picture judged on her best references.
Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
5. BELLONE – Unreliable but lightly raced filly with scope for improvement. Hard to trust but is as
hard to rule out
6. URI – Consistent sort with a sound record at this venue and soild form references. Wouldn’t be
winning out of turn
7. DANCE COLONY – Veteran mare who has regained momentum recently and is not incapable
of getting into the picture. Place chance
8. STRANGER – Ultra-consistent performer with strong form credentials and a proven record on
this track. Should have a role to play
9. CAPCHOP – Was sandwiched between URI (6) and STRANGER (8) when finishing 3rd here
last month. Has claims on that form
10. LE CHAT BOTTE – Has struggled in the two outings after his win three starts back, so needs
to reaffirm. Best watched for now
11. CHARM WRENS – Inconsistent although not entirely incapable of getting a look in here. Has
more of a place chance than a winning one
12. PERFECT LIAISON – Seldom finishes far off the mark and could get into the picture here but
has no more than a place chance
13. ERNAN CORTES – Inconsistent but is returning to the scene of his last success three weeks
ago, albeit with a 2kg penalty. Beware
14. COMMANDEUR – Has looked decidedly ordinary for some time now so his chances are limited,
even at this level. Ignore
15. COVADONGA – Nothing noteworthy to her name for a considerable period now, so can be
ruled out. Others preferred
16. CORAL SLIPPER – Inconsistent although not entirely incapable of getting a look in here judged
on her best references and under a light weight. Dark horse
17. EXCLUSIVE BEAUTY – Struggling to regain any form or spark the improvement needed to be
competitive here, so unlikely to trouble the judge
Summary : MON SIOUX (1) has not won since scoring debut but he caught the eye when finishing
4th here last time out and Mickaël Barzalona retains faith in the top-weight, even against older
rivals. STRANGER (8) and URI (6) have also been threatening to win again and, on the strength
and consistency of their recent form, ought to pose a threat to their younger adversary. CAPCHOP
(9) is closely matched with that pair so must be respected.
SELECTIONS
MON SIOUX (1) – STRANGER (8) – URI (6) – CAPCHOP (9)
R4 – PRIX DE LA PISTE DES LIONS – 1600m (a1m) – ALL WEATHER – Divised Handicap – Flat – EUR € 53.000
1. SHINNING OCEAN – Again unfavourably drawn in a wide stall, but his form is certain and he
has already won an event over this course and distance. Place chance
2. SIMPLY STRIKING – Has become inconsistent with age and will have his stamina stretched over
this distance under a heavy weight from a wide draw. Outsider
3. OPALUS ROAD – Lightly raced sort with solid form credentials. Steps onto the PSF for the first
time but his freshness and good starting berth are valuable assets. Winning chance
4. BULLACE – Has finished in the first four in each of his four outings in Quinté+ races, albeit
without success. Proven over this distance, is logically one of the candidates for the podium
5. QUARTZ DU HOULEY – Consistsent performer who was upped 3kg for winning back in October
before suffering a setback from a wide draw against his contemporaries last time. Drawn better
here and capable of redeeming himself
6. FRENCH CONTE – Noted at this level several times this year, confirming his competitiveness off
his current mark. Usually runs well fresh but will need a pace to aim at to play a leading role. Not
taken lightly
7. CENTRAL PARK WEST – Efficient in conditions races on fibresand but has had a little more
difficulty standing out in handicaps. Enjoys this course and distance route, though, so has a place
chance
8. HONGUEMARE – Consistent for the most part and has seen her rating reduced recently. Will be
fitted with headgear this time dropped in distance – as difficult to recommend as she is to discount
9. LE NOMADE – Out of sorts and absent since September but will wear the colors of Matthieu
Offenstadt for the first time. Has won at this course off his current mark, so could upset the applecart
if ready on his return
10. DREAM FOR ALL – Impeccable since August and boasts excellent statistics on the Chantilly
PSF. That said, he is moving up in category and has never contested a handicap off a rating this
high – pros and cons.
11. NATCHITOCHES – Progressive colt who made a winning handicap debut last time out on this
course. Faces his elders for the first time but still has room for improvement. Keep safe
12. GOGUEN SPAISE – Gelded after a good start to his career in the care of Jean de Mieulle.
Makes his reappearance here in his first start for Edouard Monfort. Proven on PSF but is best
watched for now
13. OLYMPIC MESSAGE – Claimed by Nicolas Perret after his latest claiming performance and
runs on a surface that he adores. Competitive at this value but his No 16 stall kills probably
eliminates his chances
14. HOLLYHOCK – Runner-up at this level back in September but has continued to disappoint
subsequently. Competitive off this mark value but needs to reassure – watch for now 15. MOUTARDE – Was making just his his second start attempt under the rule of Xavier Blanchet
when 5th in a handicap last time. Has more to do here, so probably for another day
16. COSMO BEAU – Has acquitted himself well against his contemporaries recently. Ideally placed
in the stalls with Maxime Guyon engaged, has the highest ambitions.
Summary : After an absence of more than a year, OPALUS ROAD (3) appeared to bounce back
to his best by finishing 2nd last time out at ParisLongchamp in October. He runs well fresh and is
ideally positioned in the stalls with Mickaël Barzalona engaged to ride, so has a lot going for him
here. COSMO BEAU (16) is a potential winner, on the evidence of his recent performances, though
must confirm that form against his elders. NATCHITOCHES (11) is improving and has, probably,
not yet shown the extent of his capabilities, so must also be kept safe. QUARTZ DU HOULEY (5)
had a wide draw to contend with last time but is better placed in the gates this time around and, as
such, cannot be discounted. BULLACE (4), proven at this level, as well as FRENCH CONTE (6),
who possesses a smart turn of foot, are others to consider.
SELECTIONS
OPALUS ROAD (3) – COSMO BEAU (16) – NATCHITOCHES (11) – QUARTZ DU HOULEY
(5)
R5 – PRIX DE LA PISTE D’AVILLY – 1600m (a1m) – ALL WEATHER – Divised Handicap – Flat – EUR € 20.000
1. ROYALTIES – Finished a reassuring 2nd last time and could have a role to play if confirming
that improvement here
2. PETERHOF – Struggling to regain any form or spark the improvement needed to be competitive
here, so unlikely to trouble the judge
3. RAGGIO BIANCO – Inconsistent although not entirely incapable of getting a look in here. Has
more of a place chance than a winning one
4. KINGSFOLD – Returned to form with a good 2nd last time and is 3kg better off with LAURA
TREZY (8), so ought to get closer here
5. SOUL OF THE NATION – Will be equipped for the first time with Australian blinkers so may have
more to offer given the change in equipment. Beware
6. HOT SUMMER – Performed better than his finishing position in the benchmark race may suggest.
Not taken lightly here
7. ZAAHIR – Seldom far off the mark on a going day so could get into the picture, though has no
more than a place chance
8. LAURA TREZY – Rewarded for consistency by winning here last time and is more than capable
of defying the penalty by winning following up. One to beat
9. HEATHERWOOD – Inconsistent although not entirely incapable of getting a look in here. Has
more of a place chance than a winning one
10. LEEROY GOLD – Struggling to regain any form or spark the improvement needed to be
competitive here, so unlikely to trouble the judge
11. PLENTY CITY – Capable and consistent sort who has alternated, without difficulty, between
the PSF and the grass. Not taken lightly
12. HUR CAT – Inconsistent although not entirely incapable of getting a look in here. Has more of
a place chance than a winning one
13. BOZA – Unreliable but not incapable of getting into the picture judged on his best references.
Needs to bounce back from his latest Deauville performance
14. JOAO – Rewarded for consistency with a last-start success but needs to raise his game to
remain competitive
15. ETCHECOANDEREA – Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to
trust but is as hard to rule out
16. SENEPARK – Was a winner two starts back and proved his competitiveness off his revised
mark by finishing 3rd last time. Chance again
17. LOUVE PRECIEUSE – Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to
trust but is as hard to rule out
Summary : Both LAURA TREZY (8) and SENEPARK (16) have won at this venue recently and,
despite carrying resultant penalties, seem capable of fighting for victory again. As is KINGSFOLD
(4) from his wide stall, having resurfaced recently and at a venue he has already confirmed his
efficiency. BOZA (13) bounced back to form at Deauville last time and ought to be competitive with
a repeat of that effort. PLENTY CITY (11) completes the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
LAURA TREZY (8) – KINGSFOLD (4) – SENEPARK (16) – BOZA (13)
R6 – PRIX DU POTEAU DU GATEAU – 1900m (a1 3/16m) – ALL WEATHER – A RECLAMER – Flat – EUR € 19.000
1. DUKE’S SPIRIT – Capable sort with undeniable means, though his lack of experience on PSF is
a slight concern. Has the means to win a race of this nature
2. VOTE FOR PEDRO – Will find conditions here significantly more favorable than he did in his first
outing at this level. Should have a role to play
3. LEWIS CHOP – Showed enough on his PSF debut here that he has the means to be competitive
here. Is on the shortlist
4. BRABUSACH – Switches from the heavy ground of Saint-Cloud to PSF of Chantilly, so could be
worth another chance. Dark horse
5. WAITARA – Effective in this category and on this surface but needs to bounce back from a
disappointing last start. Place chance
6. ZOUBAREVA – Made no impression in either outing, finishing well beaten on both occasions.
Hard to make a case for
7. PALANZANO – Beat VOTE FOR PEDRO (2) under more favorable conditions back in October.
Unreliable but not entirely without a chance here
8. MYTHOS – Non-Runner
9. LES EMBRUNS – Unplaced in each of his three appearances so is hard to make a case for,
even at this level. Can be ruled out
10. MISS SLOVAKIA – Out of sorts recently but did finish 2nd three starts back, so warrants respect
here in her first steps on French soil
11. SOLSTICE – Has not shown enough in either outing, finishing 8th on both occasions, to warrant
consideration here. Watch for now
12. EDEN – Inconsistent although not entirely incapable of getting a look in here. Has more of a
place chance than a winning one
13. FIND YOUR WINGS – Unplaced in all three of her appearances so is hard to make a case for
here, even at this level. Others are preferred
Summary : DUKE’S SPIRIT (1) and VOTE FOR PEDRO (2) are, on paper, a step above their rivals
in this claiming race. However, the PSF remains a question mark for them both, so should level the
playing field. LEWIS CHOP (3), who is maintaing a resonable level of form and consistency,
PALANZANO (7), whose recent performances suggest he is back on the right track, as well as
BRABUSACH (4), unreliable although retains sufficient means, are other candidates for the podium
positions, while MISS SLOVAKIA (10) has more of a place chance.
SELECTIONS
DUKE’S SPIRIT (1) – VOTE FOR PEDRO (2) – LEWIS CHOP (3) – PALANZANO (7)
R7 – PRIX DE L’ENGUERANDE – 1600m (a1m) – ALL WEATHER – Divised Handicap – Flat – EUR € 22.000
1. SOLVIO – Struggling to regain any form or spark the improvement needed to be competitive
here, so unlikely to trouble the judge
2. VENTURA VISION – Has already proven herself at this level and, despite her recent failure,
retains the means necessary to have a say in the finish here
3. CHILLI BOY – Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but
is as hard to rule out
4. CRUELLA DE VIL – Unreliable but not incapable of getting into the picture judged on her best
references. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
5. GREEN SEA – Struggling to regain any form or spark the improvement needed to be competitive
here, so unlikely to trouble the judge
6. JACK OF TRADES – One of only two rides at the meeting for Christophe Soumillon. Inconsistent
sort but is not incapable of getting into the picture here
7. SHYAMALA – Inconsistent and disappointed in her latest outing, but is better to be judged on
her 3rd in the race of reference back in October. Keep safe
8. RONALDO – Inconsistent and drawn widest in stall No 17 but is not incapable of getting a look
in here. Place chance
9. HAPPY HUNTER – One of two three-year-olds in the race. Unreliable but has shown enough to
stake a claim in a race of this nature
10. LADY ROCHE – Non partante
11. ZENIGATA – Seldom finishes far off the mark and could get into the picture here but has no
more than a place chance
12. IL RITORNO – Struggling to regain any form or show signs of improvement needed to be
competitive here, so unlikely to trouble the judge
13. MR SLICKER – Honest veteran who proved he remains competitive at this level, despite a
penalty incurred for his win here back in October, by finishing 6th last time. Will be competitive
14. BLACK LIVES MATTER – Inconsistent although not entirely incapable of getting a look in here.
Has more of a place chance than a winning one
15. YOU’VE GOT SAIL – Caught the eye with a fast-finishing 3rd here a fortnight ago and need
only to repeat that performance to fight for victory
16. MAKILROY – Inconsistent but undeniably capable colt with sufficient means to have a say in a
race of this nature. Place chance
17. TALISMAN TOUCH – Won a claiming race and a handicap in consecutive starts recently on
the turf. Has more to do now off this mark and on PSF
Summary : YOU’VE GOT SAIL (15) and MR SLICKER (13) are closely matched on the form of a
recent meeting over course and distance. The former caught the eye that day so is only marginally
preferred ahead of the veteran latter who remains in resplendent condition. LADY ROCHE (10) has
finished 2nd in consecutive outings recently and wouldn’t be winning out of turn, so she ought to
fight for victory. SHYAMALA (7) and VENTURA VISION (2) both have the means to stake a claim
too.
SELECTIONS
YOU’VE GOT SAIL (15) – MR SLICKER (13) – SHYAMALA (7) – VENTURA VISION (2)
