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France Form Sheet – 2nd January
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R1 – PRIX D’OGEU-LES-BAINS – 2000m (a1 1/4m) – ALL WEATHER – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 21.000
1. RAYO DE LUZ – Unplaced on the only run so far at this track in December over 2000m. Others
preferred
2. LADY MANA – Good run when 3rd over 1900m on her debut in late October. Can step forward
from that and play a lead role
3. VLASIKHOVA – Fair 3rd at this track over 1600m in early December in a maiden race last time.
Ought to be thereabouts
4. EAGLE MOUNT – Nice 2nd over 1400m in a claimer last time in June. Should like the step up in
distance and can feature
5. SILPENY – Nice effort when 2nd on her debut at this track last month over 2000m. Can progress
from debut and score
6. TORNILLA – 6th on the only run at this track over 2000m in early December. Can improve and
make the top four
7. ONE EYED PRINCESS – Well beaten on the only run so far over 1600m at this track on
December 1st. Hardly inspiring
8. ALOVEMINE – 2nd on her debut over 1400m in June but has been disappointing since that run
and makes limited appeal
9. BEAUTIFULL RISK – Two modest efforts so far, the latter over 1600m at this track in December.
Opposable
10. GOLDEN GRACE – Newcomer by Almanzor, from a top stable. Will be well prepared for a bold
show on debut. Monitor the betting market
11. MRS ROBINSON – Newcomer by Robin Of Navan, should improve for this outing. Any market
support should be informative
12. LUCKY LADY – Unraced by Mr Owen, will be better for this debut run and can improve for the
experience. Watch the betting for clues
Summary : SILPENY (5) ran a race full of promise when second at this track in early December.
With improvement from her debut, she looks like the best option ahead of debutante GOLDEN
GRACE (10) who has a nice profile and is from the Jean Claude Rouget powerhouse. She could
be anything. LADY MANA (2) can only improve from her third-placed effort in late October which
was a pleasing run. VLASIKHOVA (3) ran well at this track recently and warrants respect.
SELECTIONS
SILPENY (5) – GOLDEN GRACE (10) – LADY MANA (2) – VLASIKHOVA (3)
R2 – PRIX DE MADIRAN – 2000m (a1 1/4m) – ALL WEATHER – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 21.000
1. ZWEIG – Placed third at this track on debut over 1600m and should enjoy the step up in distance.
Big chance
2. NASHVILLE – Placed fifth on debut at this track and trip. Has scope to improve on that effort.
Might place
3. RAMSES CHOP – Last three at this track has just missed the frame and with luck in running can
contest the finish
4. WELCOMETORO – Improved in second start when fifth at this track. Step up in distance might
suit. Can upset
5. TESTIMONIO – All the attempts have been at this track over 1600m and has not placed yet. Can
improve but others are prefered
6. HOLDOVER – A two year old gelding by Whitecliffsofdover ouof Hold the Thought who makes
his debut
7. BASHEER – Improved at Toulouse when runner up and has seldom been far off them. Has
sufficient means to be involved with the finish
8. LE PHOCEA – Penultimate was a best effort when third at this track. Third run this month and
should be fitter. Place chance
9. ALMANSUR – Has not missed the frame in three attempts. In good form and has track
experience. Should have a say
10. SNATCHER – Last two at this track placed sixth and will need to improve to make the frame
11. LETWAR – A two year old gelding by Shalaa out of Alhakmah who makes his debut. Watch the
betting as a guide
12. AVITCHI – A two year old gelding by Born To Sea out of Xingu who makes his debut
13. PIC DU MIDI – A two year old gelding by Penny’s Picnic out of Rivière de Perles who makes
his debut.
Summary : ZWEIG (1) showed promise when third on debut and should like the extra distance.
ALMANSUR (9) has course experience and is in good form so is sure to be a threat. BASHEER
(7)ran well at Toulouse last time out and should contest the finish again. RAMSES CHOP (3)
probably needs to do more to win this race but does have a place chance in this line-up.
SELECTIONS
ZWEIG (1) – ALMANSUR (9) – BASHEER (7) – RAMSES CHOP (3)
