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France Form Sheet – 9th February
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R1 – PRIX DU CASTEL – 1800m (a1m 1/8) – ALL WEATHER – Class 1 – Flat – EUR € 35,000
1. SEREMINI – Won going away at the line last time at Chantilly in a Class 2 race on January 13th
over 1900m. Improving and sets the standard
2. ZELMAN – Won well at Lyon La Soie in a Class 2 race in mid-December over 1800m last time.
Big horse who is on the upgrade
3. BOLIDE PORTO – 4th last time, won before that at Chantilly in a Class 2 race over 1600m before
that in early December. Others preferred
4. HOLY SEE – Won at Pornichet over 1700m in a maiden on January 18th on the sole run to date.
Might find a few of these too smart
5. WOOTTON VERNI – Showed improved form when scoring at Marseille Pont Vivaux in a Class
2 over 2000m in mid -December last time. Player
6. SHALELLA – Won on debut at Dieppe and highly tried in Group 3 races after that when not quite
up to that task. Can not be overlooked
Summary: SEREMINI (1) looked in trouble briefly when winning at Chantilly in January before
getting on top in the latter stages to score going away at the finish. He will need to improve again
to get the better of some useful prospects but is marginally preferred to ZELMAN (2) and
WOOTTON VERNI (5) who are both full of potential and will be competitive. SHALELLA (6) has
been highly tried since her win on debut and is one to watch closely.
SELECTIONS
SEREMINI (1) – ZELMAN (2) – WOOTTON VERNI (5) – SHALELLA (6)
R2 – PRIX DU ROND DU MANEGE – 1600m (a1m) – ALL WEATHER – Newcomers – Flat – EUR € 27,000
1. CASARES – Newcomer by Zelzal, should be better for this outing. Any market support will be
informative
2. MARHARRY – Unraced gelding by Harry Angel, might be better for this outing. Any market
interest can be informative
3. KING TREZY – Newcomer by Le Havre, the dam was a maiden. Respected trainer who will have
this colt well forward. The betting can guide
4. ELDIO – Unraced son of Siyouni, from a respected trainer who can ready a newcomer. Monitor
the betting for clues
5. SUCHET – Newcomer by Cloth Of Stars, likely to be well prepared for a good run on debut.
Watch the betting closely
6. GOLDEN ROCK – Unraced colt by Stormy River, one to watch on his debut. The betting can be
the best guide
7. PIEMONT – Newcomer by Profitable, stable runners tend to improve for a run or two. Any market
support should be noted
8. OSCAR – Well bred son of Siyouni, from a top yard and is one to watch closely in the betting
market for clues
9. POWER OF ROME – Newcomer by Holy Roman Emperor, nice profile and is one to watch closely
in the betting market for clues
10. AMERICAN LAWYER – Gelded son of American Pharoah, nicely bred and from a good yard.
The betting can be the best guide
11. GRETZKY – Newcomer by Medaglia D’Oro, the dam was a winner and a bold show can be
expected on his debut. Monitor the betting
Summary: GRETZKY (11) has a choice profile and will be well prepared for a bold show on his
debut. He gets the vote over OSCAR (8) who is another that looks good on paper and is from a top
stable. POWER OF ROME (9) is out of a good mare who won at Listed level and is from a leading
stable. He along with AMERICAN LAWYER (10) who is the mount of Christophe Soumillon are one
to watch closely in the betting market closely.
SELECTIONS
GRETZKY (11) – OSCAR (8) – POWER OF ROME (9) – AMERICAN LAWYER (10)
R3 – PRIX DE LA FAISANDERIE D’APREMONT – 1600m (a1m) – ALL WEATHER – Class 3 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 23,000
1. GAME ON – Has dropped in the weights after a few unplaced runs, but his latest 4th at Deauville
7 days ago over 1300m in a Class 3 race was a pleasing effort. Player
2. KOLPLET – Nice 2nd beaten only 0.5L at Chantilly over 1600m last time in mid-January. In the
shake- up
3. HAPPY HUNTER – Has dropped in the ratings after several unplaced runs, and ran in a Class 3
handicap at Deauville last time over 1900m in January. Place chance
4. MIURA – Has five unplaced runs so far, the latter at Deauville over 1500m on January 19th.
Opposable
5. HIVER LOVER – Has shown promise in his four runs and tries his second handicap. Unplaced
at Chantilly over 1900m in late December when last seen. Place chance
6. CITY OF HOPE – Ran well when 2nd at Deauville over 1300m in a Class 3 handicap 7 days ago.
Can make the top four
7. JOHN STYLE – Two unplaced runs of late, 3rd before that in mid-December over 1800m at Lyon
La Soie. Hard to fancy
8. OPERA – 5th last time over 1600m at Chantilly in mid-January in a Class 3 handicap. Has work
to do
9. ADWAN – Fair 3rd last time in a Class 3 handicap over 1600m 11 days ago. Ought to be on the
premises
10. KOBRA PEPPER – Has failed to feature since a 2nd placed effort in June at Amiens over
1650m in a handicap. Makes limited appeal
Summary: GAME ON (1) has dropped in the ratings after a few unplaced efforts but showed his
well-being 7 days ago at Deauville when fourth and can get his second win. His biggest danger
could be KOLPLET (2) who was only just beaten at Chantilly on January 13th when second and
can make an impact. HIVER LOVER (5) is one to include in all place bet permutations. ADWAN
(9) makes up the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
GAME ON (1) – KOLPLET (2) – HIVER LOVER (5) – ADWAN (9)
R4 – PRIX DES GAZONS DE COYE – 1600m (a1m) – ALL WEATHER – Newcomers – Flat – EUR € 27,000
1. SCATARINNA – Newcomer by Seahenge, looks good on paper and any market support should
be noted
2. FATU HIVA – Newcomer by Seahenge, from the Botti operation. Should know her job and the
betting can be informative
3. AROUND THE WORLD – Unraced by Almanzor, likely to be better for this debut run. The betting
can be informative
4. GABRIELLA – Unraced by Blue Point, from the Lerner yard who will have this filly nicely tuned.
Monitor the betting closely
5. VERA CAO – Newcomer by Sea The Moon, will be well forward and a good run can be expected.
watch the betting closely
6. FUJIWHARA – Unraced filly by Night Of Thunder, nice profile who can be involved on her debut.
The betting can be informative
7. BACK TO THE WELL – Newcomer by Blue Pont, from a leading stable who will be expected to
play a leading role on her first day at school
8. VIVAWOOD – Newcomer by Ivawood, stable runners tend to come forward for a run or two.
watch the betting closely
9. TARNAC – Unraced by Toronado, the dam was a winner. Good stable and any market interest
will be informative
10. CHIVERE – Newcomer by De Treville, could be better for this opening run. The betting can be
the best guide
11. EURASIENNE – Newcomer by Frankel out of Group 1 winner Indonesienne who won the Prix
Marcel Boussac. Can score on debut
Summary: EURASIENNE (11) has a taking profile by the leading sire Frankel out of Indonesienne
who won the Prix Marcel Boussac (Gr.1). She will be expected to make a winning debut. BACK TO
THE WELL (7) is from a top yard and can be expected to play a prominent role on her debut.
FUJIWHARA (6) and VERA CAO (5) are from good stables and should be monitored closely in the
betting market for clues.
SELECTIONS
EURASIENNE (11) – BACK TO THE WELL (7) – FUJIWHARA (6) – VERA CAO (5)
R5 – PRIX DE LA TABLE D’APREMONT – 1600m (a1m) – ALL WEATHER – Class 3 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 30,000
1. DSCHINGIS GALI – Nice win at Pau over 1600m in a Class 3 handicap on January 12th when
last racing. Leading chance
2. BOZZO – 5th last time, won before that over 1500m at Deauville in a claimer on December 28th.
Each way option
3. KITTEN’S PAW – Unplaced last time when in need of the race, won before that in March over
1600m at Chantilly in a maiden. Can score at nice odds
4. COUP DE SOLEIL – Unplaced last time, won the three runs before that with the latter of them at
Chantilly in mid-December over 1400m in a Class 3 race. Consider
5. AMERA – Won at Chantilly over 1600m in a Class 3 handicap in mid-January last time. Ought to
be involved
6. PIERRE PREMIER – Three unplaced runs of late, 3rd before that in March at Pornichet in a
Class 2 race over 1700m. Can not be discounted
7. SUNLIKE – Unplaced last time, 3rd before that at Deauville on November 15th over 1300m in a
handicap. Others make more appeal
8. AUCOEURDELANUIT – 4th when last seen at Chantilly over 1600m three weeks ago in a Class
3 handicap. Has work to do
9. PEANUT ROYALE – Unplaced last time, won before that at Amiens in a Class 3 race over 1650m
in early October. Others preferred
10. MON SIOUX – Won last time at Chantilly over 1600m in a Class 3 handicap on January 13th.
Outside place chance
Summary: It may pay to take a chance with KITTEN’S PAW (3) who needed the run last time after
almost 10 months away from the track. She will be nice odds and is the tentative selection ahead
of DSCHINGIS GALI (1) who scored at Pau last month over 1600m and is usually involved at the
business end. AMERA (5) will be full of confidence after a win last time at Chantilly and is one for
the each-way players to look at. PIERRE PREMIER (6) heads the remainder.
SELECTIONS
KITTEN’S PAW (3) – DSCHINGIS GALI (1) – AMERA (5) – PIERRE PREMIER (6)
R6 – PRIX DE LA ROUTE DES GENETS – 3200m (a2m) – ALL WEATHER – Class 3 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 23,000
1. ALWAYS VIV – 4th two runs ago at Deauville in a Class 4 handicap in late December. Latest
run at this track was below par
2. MAESTRO CHOP – Good 2nd two runs ago over 2500m in a Class 3 handicap on January 5th
at Deauville. Course winner in December over 2700m. Player
3. SWEET DEVILDARLING – Fair 5th at this venue last time over 2700m in a Class 3 handicap on
January 13th. Live chance
4. MIRISSA – 4th two runs ago over 2700m at Chantilly on December 14th in a Class 4 handicap.
Place claims
5. JAGUARE PRECIEUSE – Has five unplaced efforts so far, the latest over 3100m in a Class 4
handicap at Pornichet in January. Opposable
6. SERMANDAKFI – Unplaced last time, 2nd at Pornichet before that over 3100m on January 7th
in a Class 4 handicap. Hard to dismiss
7. DREAM AGAIN – 3rd on her penultimate run over 2500m at Deauville in early January in a Class
3 race. Among the leading chances
8. HARLEY DREAM – 5th last time over 2950m at Machecoul in a Class 4 race 6 days ago. Out of
form and hard to fancy
9. LEANDER – Has failed to trouble the judge in all 10 runs so far, the latter over 2500m at Deauville
on December 29th. Pass over
10. CONFINED QUEEN – Unplaced last time on the flat at Amiens in November, has two recent
unplaced runs over hurdles. Hardly inspiring
11. SHALAWAY – Showed more when 5th at Lyon La Soie on January 11th last time in a Class 4
handicap over 2400m. Consider
12. FIVE BY FIVE – Has several unplaced runs, the latest over 3100m 12 days ago at Pornichet.
Hard to include
13. MOUSSON D’EVAILLE – Several unplaced runs and has yet to win in 15 attempts. The latest
outing was at Pornichet 12 days ago when well beaten over 3100m. Avoidable
Summary: Previous course winner MAESTRO CHOP (2) fluffed his lines last time when unplaced
but had three solid efforts before that which includes a win at this track in December over 2700m.
He can score from his main threat SWEET DEVILDARLING (3) who faired well when fifth at this
track last time in early January over 2700m. DREAM AGAIN (7) is one to include in all bets as she
could be of value in the betting market. SERMANDAKFI (6) looks best of the remainder.
SELECTIONS
MAESTRO CHOP (2) – SWEET DEVILDARLING (3) – DREAM AGAIN (7) – SERMANDAKFI
(6)
R7 – PRIX DE LA ROUTE DES GRANDS CHENES – 3200m (a2m) – ALL WEATHER – Class 3 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 30,000
1. BONAPARTE SIZING – 4th last time at Lyon Parilly on November 9th over 3150m in a Class 3
handicap. Credible runs before that and can make the frame
2. SHELBY – Unplaced last time, won before that at Chantilly in mid-December over 3200m in a
Class 3 handicap. Hard to rule out
3. YEMASKA – Won at Deauville in a Class 3 race last time over 3400m in early January. Seeking
a hat-trick. Sets the standard
4. LA BARILLETTE – 5th last time, won before that over 2500m at Deauville in a Class 3 handicap
on December 29th. Outside place chance
5. BLACK HAWK – 5th last time, won before that at Pornichet over 3100m in late December in a
Class 4 race. Hard to dismiss
6. ROSETTA STONE – Unplaced last time, won before that at Deauville in a Class 4 race over
2500m on December 3rd. Others are more appealing
7. YORK TOWN – Three unplaced runs recently, 4th before that over 3000m in late July in a Class
3 handicap. Needs to get back on track
8. KHAZAR LISES – Two unplaced runs of late, won at Pornichet before that over 2400m in a Class
3 race on December 10th. Makes limited appeal
9. SADANORI – Two unplaced runs of late, 2nd before that at Strasbourg over 2350m in a Class 3
handicap. Might find this difficult
10. ALKUIN – Unplaced last time, 4th before that at Angers in late November in a Class 3 handicap.
Merits consideration
11. EXHIT – 5th at Lyon La Soie over 3200m 16 days ago in a Class 4 handicap. Ought to be
thereabouts
Summary: YEMASKA (3) holds solid claims to get a hat trick of wins after a good win at Deauville
in January. The main threat could be SHELBY (2) who won at this track two runs ago over 3200m
in mid-December. BONAPARTE SIZING (1) enters calculations and is the solid each-way option.
ALKUIN (10) has a nice racing weight and is one to pay attention to.
SELECTIONS
YEMASKA (3) – SHELBY (2) – BONAPARTE SIZING (1) – ALKUIN (10)
R8 – PRIX DU POTEAU DES VIGNES – 1500m (a7f 1/2) – ALL WEATHER – Maiden – Flat – EUR € 18,000
1. SPOTLIGHT – Two solid efforts of late, the latter when 4th over 2150m in a Class 3 race on
December 2nd. Can score at nice odds
2. PRESOMPTION – 3rd over 1500m at Deauville on January 19th when last seen on his second
run. On the upward curve and ought to be involved
3. STYLE D’EMIRS – 3rd at Haras Du Pin over 2200m in early October when last seen in a maiden
race. Might find this difficult
4. BIG DRIFT – Non-Runner
5. UNISONO – Unplaced o the sole run to date at Deauville over 1500m on January 19th. Hard to
recommend
6. PORTREATH – 3rd last time at Mons-Ghlin over 1500m on December 28th. Placed in Ireland
before that in September over 2400m. Best avoided
7. FRANY ROSAY – 5th last time over 1500m at Deauville on January 19th in a maiden race. One
to pay attention too
8. BLACK MAGIC WOMAN – Last of 10 on the only run so far at Deauville 15 days ago. Needs
vast improvement to be involved
9. VELVET CRUSH – Unplaced on all five runs since a 3rd placed run on debut at Kempton Park
(GBR) last August. Unlikely
10. MILAD – Did well when 4th at Deauville over 1500m on January 19th when last seen. Player
11. FURI DE LA HOUSSAY – 4th over 1300m at Deauville in a Class 3 handicap on January 6th
when last seen. Inconsistent
12. FINDON ROSE – Two 2nd placed runs of late, the latter at Deauville over 1300m on December
28th in a maiden. Can play a lead role
13. SHANICE – Newcomer by Attendu, the dam was a winner. Stable runners tend to improve for
a run or two. Watch the betting for clues
Summary: SPOTLIGHT (1) is the tentative selection in an open maiden. He is likely to be nicely
priced in the betting market. MILAD (10) is possibly the biggest danger after a pleasing effort when
fourth at Deauville in mid-January over 1500m last time. PRESOMPTION (2) warrants respect and
looks the type to keep progressing as he has only had two runs so far. FRANY ROSAY (7) is also
lightly raced and can only improve from a fifth at Deauville last time.
SELECTIONS
SPOTLIGHT (1) – MILAD (10) – PRESOMPTION (2) – FRANY ROSAY (7)
