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France Form Sheet – 23rd December
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R1 – PRIX DU MUSEE BERNADOTTE – 2000m (a1 1/4m) – ALL WEATHER – Divised Handicap – Flat – EUR € 14.000
1. AGAMEMNON – Failed narrowly when 2nd at this track 10 days ago over 2400m. Can make
amends and score
2. VERDINA – Unplaced last time, won in August over 1900m and is one to look at from an eachway angle
3. CAFE SAIGON – Fair 2nd last time at this track on December 13th over 2400m when not beaten
far. Can feature
4. A GIBRALTAR – 5th last time at this track over 2400m 10 days ago in a Class 4 race. Others
seem more likely
5. LAUENEN – 3rd three runs ago over 2000m at this track in November in a Class 4 handicap.
Ought to be involved
6. GOLONDRINA – Has numerous unplaced efforts over different trips. Looks of limited ability and
can be passed over
7. THE FUNK BIBLE – Has several unplaced runs of late over various trips. Looks out of form and
is best watched
8. LA FILLE DE BERLIN – Four unplaced runs since a win over 1600m in September in a Class 4
handicap. Needs to get back on track
9. GOUT SUCRE – Unplaced on the last four runs, 2nd before that over 1600m in a Class 4 race
in August. Opposable
10. COCOA – 3rd at Toulouse over 2400m 19 days ago in a Class 4 handicap. One to consider
11. PEDROZIO – Has been consistent of late with several placed efforts. 2nd at this track last time
and can not be overlooked
12. BILWAUKEE – 4th last time at this track was over 2000m on December 1st. Among the leading
chances
13. KRYPTON – Several unplaced runs since a 2nd over 1800m in August in a Class 4 handicap.
Looks vulnerable
14. KINGS OF LEON – 6th three runs ago was his best effort of several moderate efforts. Has won
twice from 22 runs and needs to bounce back to form
15. WINO – Three unplaced runs in 2023, the latest at this track 10 days ago when in the rear
division over 2400m. Avoidable
16. MAMA JUANA – 3rd last time in late November at Agen in a Class 4 handicap over 1850m.
Unreliable and not one to trust
Summary : In a race where a lot of the runners are out of form, it may pay to side with
AGAMEMNON (1) who was only just pipped last time when second at this track 10 days ago and
is taken to get back in the winner’s enclosure. PEDROZIO (11) was also second at this track when
last appearing 22 days ago and looks like the main threat. VERDINA (2) is one to consider from a
place perspective. BILWAUKEE (12) is worth a mention.
SELECTIONS
AGAMEMNON (1) – PEDROZIO (11) – VERDINA (2) – BILWAUKEE (12)
R2 – PRIX PAU BEARN PYRENEES – 2000m (a1 1/4m) – ALL WEATHER – Divised Handicap – Flat – EUR € 16.000
1. SELLY – 5th last time at this track was 10 days ago over 2000m. Looks to be in the handicapper’s
grip
2. CHIEF RED CLOUD – Nice 2nd at this track 13 days ago over 1600m. If he stays the extra
distance he can play a lead role
3. BALEGRIO – Has been knocking at the door all year with numerous placed efforts including a
2nd at this track when last seen. Live chance
4. MA NOSTALGIE – Nice 2nd two runs ago over 2000m at Toulouse in October. Has won over
further at this venue before. Consider
5. FEELIN LUCKY – Three unplaced runs recently, 4th at Saint-Cloud in May over 2500m in a
Class 3 handicap. Opposable
6. PERROU – Has had several unplaced runs of late over various trips. Looks out of form and best
watched
7. L’ARCHET – Fair 5th last time, won four runs back over 2300m at Dax in August. Can not be
discounted
8. GRISGRISES – Four unplaced runs of late, 4th before that over 2300m in September. Last two
runs at this track have been poor
9. KARKHOV – Has dropped in the handicap to a reasonable mark. Fair 6th last time out at this
track 22 days ago. Among the leading chances
10. ZASTER FOR ALL – Unplaced on the only run in 2023 at the end of November in a claiming
race. Hard to fancy
11. CHARM KING – Unplaced on the last two runs, 3rd before that. Not one to trust and is best
watched for now
12. VICTORY CAT – 4th at this track in a Class 4 handicap over 1600m two runs ago. Might make
the frame at big odds
13. TITE NANA – Three unplaced runs, 4th before that over 2000m in July in a Class 4 handicap.
Needs to bounce back to form
14. MISS AUARA – Has four unplaced efforts so far. The latest over 2400m in late November. Can
be avoided
15. DIRTY DOZEN – Course and distance winner last time 22 days ago in a Class 4 handicap. Top
three chance under a penalty
16. LIEBE KINDER – 2nd at this track over 1600m 13 days ago in a Class 4 race. Will stay this
extra 400m and can be on the premises
Summary : This could be a race where BALEGRIO (3) could get his head back in front after a
recent second at this track 22 days ago in a Class 4 handicap over today’s trip. L’ARCHET (7) has
recent placed form at this track and is not one to be discounted. KARKHOV (9) could be one to
include in all of the place bet permutations. CHIEF RED CLOUD (2) arrives after a solid effort at
this track over 1600m when he was second only 13 days ago. He should be fine over the extra
distance today.
SELECTIONS
BALEGRIO (3) – L’ARCHET (7) – KARKHOV (9) – CHIEF RED CLOUD (2)
