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France Form Sheet – 14th January
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R1 – PRIX FRANCE BLEU BEARN BIGORRE (PRIX DE BIELLE) – 2000m (a1 1/4m) – ALL WEATHER – Divised Handicap – Flat – EUR € 16.000
1. BLACK GAIA – Inconsistent although not entirely incapable of getting a look in here. Has more
of a place chance than a winning one
2. A GIBRALTAR – Finished 4th earlier this week over a longer distance, so is race-fit, and has
also won at this course before. Keep safe
3. LAUENEN – Consistent for the most part boasts sound form references, including a good effort
in the reference race. Will be competitive
4. MONA LISA – Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but
not easy to rule out either
5. SPINNING MIST – Has struggled to regain her form or show any signs of the improvement
needed to be competitive here, so unlikely to trouble the judge
6. THE FUNK BIBLE – Out of sorts and not likely to trouble the judge here on the evidence of recent
displays. For another day
7. GOUT SUCRE – Finished 5th in the benchmark race last month and won’t be far off the mark
again. Will be a factor
8. PEDROZIO – Runner-up in his last two starts and has not finished worse than 4th in each of his
last six outings. Deserves to open his account
9. COCOA – Found trouble in running when taking the final bend last time but still stayed on well to
finish 7th in the reference race. Can have a say here
10. BILWAUKEE – Inconsistent although not entirely incapable of getting a look in here. Has more
of a place chance than a winning one
11. KENZOKI – Out of sorts and not likely to trouble the judge here on the evidence of recent
displays. For another day
12. WINO – Looked to have running in her at the time of her rider’s fall in her latest outing. Not taken
lightly
Summary : Having not finished worse than 4th in each of his last six outings, PEDROZIO (8)
wouldn’t be winning out of turn and seems good value for an overdue first career victory. LAUENEN
(3) finished 4th in the benchmark race two starts back and is likely to play a leading role here if
running to that level of form. A GIBRALTAR (2) will not be inconvenienced by the drop back to this
shorter distance and is also capable of posing a threat, with GOUT SUCRE (7) appealing most of
the remainder.
SELECTIONS
PEDROZIO (8) – LAUENEN (3) – A GIBRALTAR (2) – GOUT SUCRE (7)
R2 – PRIX EQUURES (PRIX XAVIER DE CHEVIGNY) – 2000m (a1 1/4m) – ALL WEATHER – Divised Handicap – Flat – EUR € 19.000
1. BATTLE OF THE NILE – Unreliable but is not incapable of getting into the picture judged on his
best references. One to be wary of
2. OLIVA – Finished a reassuring 2nd last time and could get into the picture here if building on that
progress
3. LEXINGTON FORCE – Inconsistent though seldom far off the mark on a going day, so could get
a look in here if bouncing back to some of his better form
4. IS SUR TILLE – Consistent veteran who finished a good 4th last time out from a hopeless position
in the starting stalls. Ought to fight for victory under these conditions
5. CHARM KING – Authoritative last-start winner at this venue on 23 December. Could play another
leading role, despite his 2,5kg penalty
6. REPEL GHOSTS – Was unable to find a clear passage when finishing 9th last time and finished
with running in him. Should do better and is not taken lightly
7. AFSHAR – Has been struggling to regain his form or show any signs of the improvement needed
to be competitive here, so unlikely to trouble the judge
8. TOP GLORY – Out of sorts but has plummeted to a more competitive mark, so should resurface
sooner rather than later. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
9. AGAMEMNON – Confirmed the improvement of his previous start (2nd) by winning last time.
Has found his niche with this headgear fitted and should have a role to play once more
10. KARKHOV – Appears to have lost his way recently and is unlikely to trouble the judge on the
evidence of recent displays. Others preferred
11. TREIZE CHOPE – Has looked decidedly ordinary for some time now so her chances are limited
here, even at this level bottom weight
12. DIRTY DOZEN – Unreliable but capable veteran who was drawn wide in the stalls last time, so
should not be condemned for that failure. Has the means to get involved under just 53,5kg
Summary : Veteran IS SUR TILLE (4) has lost little zest for his racing, maintaining a good level of
form and consistency recently. He acquitted himself well last time from the widest No 15 stall under
59kg and should appreciate these better race conditions so seems capable of fighting for victory,
despite never having won over 2000m at this venue. Last-start winner CHARM KING (5) is likely to
remain competitive under a penalty. The latter will pose a threat along with AGAMEMNON (9), who
has been very convincing equipped with this headgear in his last two outings (2nd and 1st). The
shortlist is completed by inconsistent DIRTY DOZEN (12) who has the means to get involved, if in
the mood.
SELECTIONS
IS SUR TILLE (4) – CHARM KING (5) – AGAMEMNON (9) – DIRTY DOZEN (12)
R3 – PRIX FAIR PLAY FOR PLANET (PRIX DE LA VALLEE D’OSSAU) – 2000m (a1 1/4m) – ALL WEATHER – Divised Handicap – Flat – EUR € 23.000
1. SWISS BANK – Didn’t enjoy the run of the race last time but showed his form and well-being by
winning, anyway. And the 2,5kg penalty is unlikely to prevent him from making another bold bid
2. DOCTOR ARI – Sparingly raced individual who made no impression in his only outing last year,
so is hard to recommend. Watch for now
3. PRINCE ANODIN – Showed signs of a return to form last time (5th) and ought to be more
competitive under these conditions off of an attractive handicap mark. Keep safe
4. SHEHIYR – Finished 2nd three starts back and confirmed that form by winning his penultimate
start, but was well held in 8th last time. Must raise his game to play a role here
5. VALLEE D’ENFER – Won at this venue when 2,5kg lower than her current mark and was unlucky
not to have finished closer in her latest outing. Can do better, so would be dangerous to discount
6. FACE AU VENT – Has been rather ‘hit-and-miss’ recently but is lightly raced and not incapable
of getting into the picture. Dark horse
7. TIME OF POWER – Has shown signs of steady improvement in his last two starts but needs to
build on that progress to have a say here. Watch for now
8. INTERSTELLA – Unreliable but is not incapable of getting into the picture judged on her best
references. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
9. PIERRE LE GRAND – Appears to have lost his way on the evidence of recent displays over
hurdles so is unlikely to trouble the judge here. Others preferred
10. VALINA – A winner on this course last month before finishing unplaced at Pornichet. Should
not be condemned too quickly, though
11. FORZA SEDACA – Inconsistent although seldom far off the mark on a going day. Could get a
look in here if bouncing back to his better form
12. XARUN – Bounced back to form by finishing 2nd to SWISS BANK (1) last month. Drawn widest
of all here but is likely to play another leading role
13. ROMANELLO – Unreliable though ought to acquit himself well in receipt of weight from all his
rivals with just 51kg to shoulder (including rider’s 2,5kg allowance). Not taken lightly
Summary : A winner here last month despite an unfavorable run round, SWISS BANK (1) is good
value to defy his 2,5kg penalty by winning again. XARUN (12), runner-up to the selection that day,
is weighted to take advantage of this weight turnaround so should pose a threat. PRINCE ANODIN
(3) boasts good references and showed signs of improvement recently, so ought to be competitive
too off an attractive mark. VALLEE D’ENFER (5) shouldn’t be written off either as she retains the
means to stake a claim in a race of this nature.
SELECTIONS
SWISS BANK (1) – XARUN (12) – PRINCE ANODIN (3) – VALLEE D’ENFER (5)
