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France Form Sheet – 17th March
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R1 – PRIX DU PREMIER PAS – 900m (a4f 1/2) – TURF – Newcomers – Flat – EUR € 23,000
1. VIVRE LIBRE – A two-year-old colt by Van Beethoven out of Rumailah who is making his debut. Watch the betting.
2. DOCTEUR SAFI – A two-year-old filly by Birchwood out of Princess Emma who is making her debut. Watch the betting.
3. CYLENECHOPE – A two-year-old filly by Gutaifan out of Chopinette who is making her debut. Watch the betting.
4. MIA WAVE – A two-year-old filly by Silverwave out of Jenychope who is making her debut. Watch the betting.
5. LA PETITE – A two-year-old filly by Zarak out of L’Invincible who is making her debut. Watch the betting.
6. IRELIA – A two-year-old filly by Ultra out of Maala who is making her debut. Watch the betting.
7. ISTIYA – A two-year-old filly by Galiway out of Durbling who is making her debut. Watch the betting.
8. LES MARQUISES – A two-year-old filly by Gutaifan out of La Fanette who is making her debut. Watch the betting.
9. TREVI – A two-year-old filly by Kodiac out of Smile Ahead who is making her debut. Watch the betting.
Summary: A difficult race to be confident about. LA PETITE (5) should be ready to run well on debut. IRELIA (6) is nicely bred and catches the eye. VIVRE LIBRE (1) is also well bred and could sprint. ISTIYA (7) has been supplemented for this race so obviously is expected to do well.
SELECTIONS
LA PETITE (5) – IRELIA (6) – VIVRE LIBRE (1) – ISTIYA (7)
R2 – PRIX DES FONDATEURS – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Maiden – Flat – EUR € 21,000
1. DESERT RHAPSODY – Did not show much in three starts in the UK and was 8th last time out at Redcar over1400m on 7 October. Can improve returning from a break.
2. BURGUNDY REGAL – Showed promise when third on debut but was a disappointment last time out when 5th in a Conditions race at Deauville over 1500m on 24 August. Can improve returning from a break.
3. GLORY WOOD – A good debut when runner-up in a Conditions race at Saint-Cloud over 1500m on 10 November. Can go one better if fit.
4. SILVER FEATHER – Did not show much on UK debut when 9th at Newmarket over 1400m on 12 August. Changed trainer and returns from a break so is capable of good improvement.
5. DIVIDE AND RULE – Not disgraced when 6th on her debut at Lyon La Soie over 1800m on 11 December. Capable of improvement but others are preferred.
6. UNDERPROMISE – Finished 7th on debut at Lyon La Soie over 1800m on 11 December on the PSF. Can improve trying the turf but others are preferred.
7. CARTIMANDUA – Produced a good debut when runner-up at Saint-Cloud over 1600m on 7 March. Big chance of winning this time around.
8. SHOOTFORTHESTARS – A three-year-old gelding by Cloth Of Stars out of Avenue du Monde who is making his debut. Watch the betting.
9. NAUSIKA – A three-year-old filly by Rosendhal ou of Suhali who is making her debut. Watch the betting.
10. YAKAMOUN – A three-year-old filly by Sea The Moon out of Kanuka who is making her debut. Watch the betting.
Summary: An interesting race. YAKAMOUN (10) is well-bred and catches the eye. This filly could be ready to win on debut. CARTIMANDUA (7) only found one better on debut and should make a bold bid against these rivals. GLORY WOOD (3) returns from a break but was runner-up on debut and should fight out the finish once again. BURGUNDY REGAL (2) disappointed last time out but did better on debut and is not out of it.
SELECTIONS
YAKAMOUN (10) – CARTIMANDUA (7) – GLORY WOOD (3) – BURGUNDY REGAL (2)
R3 – PRIX CHARLES GIRAUDON – 2400m (a1m 1/2) – TURF – Class 2 – Flat – EUR € 22,000
1. WILD PANSY – Was 5th in a Conditions race At Marseille-Borely over 1800m on the 12th of November. Better was expected at Marseille-Borely and can improve on that effort.
2. TOP OF MIND – A winner in a Handicap at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2500m on the 1st of February. In form and looking to make it three in a row.
3. MONONOF – Was 6th in a Conditions race at this track over 2400m on the 9th of November. Others are preferred in this line-up. Might need the run.
4. MR DE POURCEAUGNAC – Disappointing 10th place in a Conditions race at Deauville over 1900m on the 28th of November on the PSF. Returning to the grass and has sufficient means to fight for the victory.
5. DALMANNDI – Won a Conditions race at Chateaubriant over 2650m on the 24th of August. Had a break but was in form before the break. Might need the run.
6. KARRIEWHITCHIT – A winner in a Conditions race at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2500m on the 30th of January. Made a good debut on French soil and can follow up.
Summary: MR DE POURCEAUGNAC (4) is returning to the grass and can contest the finish. WILD PANSY (1) also returns from a break and could be the main danger along with KARRIEWHITCHIT (6) who was a winner at Cagnes-sur-Mer on debut in France and can follow up. The winner should come from one of the top three depending on who is most ready.
SELECTIONS
MR DE POURCEAUGNAC (4) – WILD PANSY (1) – KARRIEWHITCHIT (6) – TOP OF MIND (2)
R4 – PRIX DES BROTTEAUX – 2200m (a1m 1/2) – TURF – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 20,000
1. BRIONA – Finished 7th in a Handicap at Chantilly over 1900m on the 24th of February. Unplaced last two efforts on PSF and debuts on grass.
2. KING ZARAK – Won a Handicap at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2150m on the 25th of February. Can follow up in this line-up.
3. CYNIC – Was 9th in a Conditions race at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2150m on the 20th of January. Probably needed the last start and can be involved in the finish.
4. SKY GOLD – Finished 6th in a Conditions race at Fontainebleau over 2200m on the 2nd of March. Improved on grass debut at Fontainebleau and deserves to be respected.
5. WHILAND – Won a Conditions race at Compiegne over 2000m on the 10th of March. Can contest the finish again.
6. ADORABLE – Was second in a Claimer at Hyeres over 2500m on the 3rd of March. Can play a minor role as this will be a stronger test.
7. LORD MIESQUE – Fourth in a Claimer at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2000m on the 26th of February. An unlikely winner of this event.
8. HIGH WAY – Was 5th in a Conditions race at Lignieres over 1600m on the 2nd of March. Yet to place and others are preferred.
Summary: KING ZARAK (2) is coming off a solid win in a handicap and is quite capable of following up. WHILAND (5) won well last time out and does appear to be the biggest threat. CYNIC (3) needed the last run and is capable of bouncing back to run well. SKY GOLD (4) showed some improvement last time out and could have more to offer.
SELECTIONS
KING ZARAK (2) – WHILAND (5) – CYNIC (3) – SKY GOLD (4)
