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France Form Sheet – 17th February
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R1 – PRIX DU VIEUX BOURG (PRIX DU FORT CARRE) – 1500m (a7f 1/2) – TURF – Maiden – Flat – EUR € 23,000
1. ALMAGUER – Finished 2nd on debut over track/trip on the 21st of January 2024 behind a very
progressive sort who has won again since. One to beat
2. MAITRE DU JEU – Runner up over track/trip in a maiden event on the 1st of February 2024
which saw him just ahead of Fast Tracker. Solid place claims
3. ADORABLE – Comfortably held in 4th spot over 2150m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer on the 12th of
February 2024. Down in trip and more is needed
4. NADO TREZY – Finished last of seven over track/trip on the 1st of February in a maiden race.
Would be a shock winner
5. FAST TRACKER – Finished a close up 3rd over track/trip in maiden company on the 1st of
February 2024. Will run well
6. KING WARRIOR – Well bred son of Saxon Warrior who could show some fair ability on debut
but may just find the experienced runners too strong. Could earn a place
Summary: ALMAGUER (1) ran with a lot of credit on debut and should make natural progression
with that run under the belt. He looks like a tough nut to crack and could be the horse to anchor
your play around for the day. FAST TRACKER (5) made very good improvement from his debut
run and can continue moving forward. MAITRE DU JEU (2) ran a positive race last time out and
should be on the premises once again. KING WARRIOR (6) is a newcomer that warrants a market
check.
SELECTIONS
ALMAGUER (1) – FAST TRACKER (5) – MAITRE DU JEU (2) – KING WARRIOR (6)
R2 – PRIX DU POLYGONE SAINT-JEAN (PRIX DU FORT VAUBAN) – 1500m (a7f 1/2) – TURF – Maiden – Flat – EUR € 23,000
1. TEMPLETON – Showed significant improvement to run 2nd over 1300m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in
a handicap on the 29th of January 2024. Will need to confirm recent effort
2. DELPHINE – Ran no type of race in 9th spot on debut over track/trip on the 21st of January 2024.
Will need to show major improvement
3. BAILEYS JAZZ – Well held in 6th spot over track/trip on the 1st of February 2024. Would be a
surprise winner
4. QUITE RIGHT TOO – Dead-heated for 4th position with Coeur D’Argent on debut over track/trip
on the 21st of January 2024. Should be involved
5. ALBINE – Produced a smart run on debut when finishing 2nd over track/trip on the 21st of
January 2024. Big runner
6. MAY – Two pleasing efforts in 2nd spot over track/trip and got the closest last time out on the 1st
of February 2024. Should go close
7. COEUR D’ARGENT – Ran a good race on debut by finishing in 4th position over track/trip on the
21st of January 2024. Will be in the shake up
8. LEYLA CHOPE – Dam raced five times without any success and this newcomer doesn’t appeal
much on paper. Unlikely type
Summary: ALBINE (5) just found one too good on debut and can only progress from that
performance. She rates the one to beat. MAY (6) has built on her UK form in France and looks to
be going about her business the right way. COEUR D’ARGENT (7) and QUITE RIGHT TOO (4)
dead-heated behind Albine and will be hoping to turn that form around here.
SELECTIONS
ALBINE (5) – MAY (6) – COEUR D’ARGENT (7) – QUITE RIGHT TOO (4)
R3 – PRIX POLICEMAN – PRIX DU CROS DE CAGNES – 2150m (a1m 1/4) – TURF – Class 1 – Flat – EUR € 40,000
1. PASSEPARTOUT – Finished 5th over 1500m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in a Class 2 on the 15th of
January 2024. Should run well
2. TRAFALGAR SQUARE – Arrives in solid, consistent form following runner up finishes in his last
three outings but more especially over track/trip last time out in a Class 1 conditional on the 27th
of January 2024. Will go close
3. GOWAY – Won a nice race over track/trip in a limited handicap on the 7th of February 2024. Up
in class but can challenge
4. ESTONIA MOON – Comfortably held in 5th spot over 1900m at Deauville in a maiden on the 3rd
of February 2024. Others make more appeal
5. ZABYAK – Finished 5th over 1800m at Claire Fontaine in a Class 2 conditional on the 26th of
August 2023. More needed to feature
6. CITY GIRL – Facile winner of her last start over track/trip in maiden company on the 20th of
January 2024. Should make big improvement
Summary: TRAFALGAR SQUARE (2) is in good form and is knocking on the door for that next
win which could likely come in this contest given that he meets slightly weaker opponents.
PASSEPARTOUT (1) brings good form into this race and should be there at the finish. GOWAY
(3) is up in class but can make the necessary improvement to be a factor. CITY GIRL (6) rises in
class and is open to further improvement but may find a couple to good.
SELECTIONS
TRAFALGAR SQUARE (2) – PASSEPARTOUT (1) – GOWAY (3) – CITY GIRL (6)
R4 – GRAND PRIX DE LA VILLE DE CAGNES-SUR-MER (PRIX DU VAR) – 2000m (a1m 1/4) – ALL WEATHER – Class 2 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 53,000
1. LE SAGE – Finished 4th over 1600m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in a Class 1 conditional on the 21st of
January 2024. Can run well now down in class
2. BACK TO BLACK – Beaten by 5.5L in 4th spot over 2150m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in a Class 1
conditional on the 5th of February 2024. Place chance at best
3. L’ACAJOU – Below par effort over 2150m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in a Class 2 divided handicap on
the 29th of January 2024. Better can be expected
4. BIG LOG – No type of effort last time out over 1500m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in a Class 2 divided
handicap on the 7th of February 2024. Others make more appeal
5. SAINT ETIENNE – Finished 5th over 1900m at Deauville in a Class 2 divided handicap on the
29th of November 2023. Capable of earning
6. BELINSKOV – Finished 4th over 2000m at Pau in a Class 3 event on the 26th of January 2024.
More to do on current form
7. OLYMPIC MESSAGE – Finished 2nd over 1600m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in a Class 2 divided
handicap on the 17th of January 2024. Should be in the shake up
8. GOGUEN SPAISE – Showed up a lot better when finishing 5th at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in a Class 2
divided handicap on the 29th of January 2024. Each way play
9. VIDALGO – Took a significant step up in class last time out and failed to fire when finishing 9th
over 2150m in a Class 2 at Cagnes-Sur-Mer on the 29th of January 2024. Hard to fancy
10. GIMANZOR – Second best over 2150m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in a maiden contest on the 20th of
January 2024. Can run a bold race
11. GRECIAN BONANZA – Ran a pleasing race back in 3rd spot over 1600m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer
in a Class 2 divided handicap on the 17th of January 2024. Place chance
12. MICHELANGELO – Finished 9th over 1500m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in a Class 2 divided handicap
on the 7th of February 2024. Concerns over the trip
13. GRECIAN STAR – Finished 6th over 1600m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in a Class 3 divided handicap
on the 29th of January 2024. Hard to recommend
14. COW BOY – Got his maiden out the way with a dominant performance over 2150m at CagnesSur-Mer in a Class 3 divided handicap. He could have more to offer
15. NOSHOWONFRIDAY – Average effort in 5th spot over 1600m at this venue in a Class 3 divided
handicap on the 17th of January 2024. Easy to pass by
16. KAR VERT – Surprise winner over 2150m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in a Class 4 value claiming
handicap on the 30th of January 2024. Faces an uphill task
Summary: GIMANZOR (10) is in receipt of weight from quite a few threats which could assist his
chances in showing more despite dropping in trip. GOGUEN SPAISE (8) produced a solid effort
last time out and looks to be a good inclusion in all bets. OLYMPIC MESSAGE (7) had to settle for
a runner up position last time out but could well be suited to the step up in trip. GRECIAN BONANZA
(11) finished behind Olympic Message at his last start but will be hoping to turn the form around.
Many more in with winning claims.
SELECTIONS
GIMANZOR (10) – GOGUEN SPAISE (8) – OLYMPIC MESSAGE (7) – GRECIAN BONANZA
(11)
