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France Form Sheet – 21st March
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R1 – PRIX DUNETTE – 2100m (a1m 1/4) – TURF – Class 2 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 53,000
1. GIVE ME GOLD –
2. GIRAFFE – In full possession of her means and thrives on heavy ground, which she confirmed by finishing 2nd in a 2000m Quinte+ on the turf at Marseille-Borely on 27 February.
3. BEAUTIFUL MEMORY – Consistent performer with sound references, including a victory at this level. Finished 9th in a 2150m Quinte+ at Cagnes on 29 January on her comeback after an absence of three months – can do better.
4. SEA BREAKER – Caught the eye on her reappearance when finishing 2nd over 2200m at Fontainebleau on 2 March after a three-month absence. Will have a role to play having already proven herself on heavy ground.
5. LOFSONGUR ISLANDE – Has made six consecutive appearances in Quinte+ races and resurfaced with an encouraging 4th over 2500m on PSF at Deauville on 26 January. Must confirm on turf after a subsequent break.
6. DEEP SEA – Last-start winner of a 1900m PSF handicap at Deauville on 29 November and carries a 3kg penalty in her comeback outing on turf. For another day.
7. LEGEND – Has already proven her efficiency and competitiveness on heavy ground and at Quinte+ level. Hasn’t been seen since finishing 6th on a 2400m turf Listed race at Toulouse on 26 November.
8. RODAINAH – Progressive filly whose limits remain unknown. Won consecutive conditions races last year, on turf at Evereux in September winning her latest outing on PSF over 2400m at Pornichet on 2 October.
9. BRANDYWINE – Consistent for the most part and has sound references, including a good 3rd in her only appearance at this level. Finished 3rd on her comeback over 2100m at MarseilleBorély on 13 February.
10. BUMBLE BEE – Consistent, lightly raced mare whose references include a last-start 6th in a 1900m Quinte+ on PSF at Deauville against males on 3 February. Dark horse.
11. SPEEDY ANGEL – Lightly raced mare plagued by soundness issues – has run just 5 times but already reveled serious means. Caught the eye on her reappearance when 5th over 1800m on PSF at Chantilly on 1 March.
12. KIMINA – Inconsistent mare whose last success was achieved in November 2021. Confirmed on heavy ground but will be stretched by this distance, so can be ruled out – finished 7th over 1600m at Fontainebleau last time out (2 March).
13. LIGHTED GLORY – Returned to form with a last-start success in a 2150m claimer at Cagnes with Australian blinders for the first time on 7 February. Needs to confirm.
14. HADYA – Last-start winner of a 2100m PSF handicap at Chantilly on 1 March in her first outing beyond 1950m. Carries a 2,5kg penalty back on the turf and in her Quinte+ debut.
15. DREAM WUKAIR – Inconsistent filly whose best references have been achieved at a lower level. Finished 13th in a 2500m turf handicap at cagnes on 21 February and races off an unchanged mark – watch for now.
16. MORISOT – Consistent mare with sound references in the Quinté+ category off a higher mark. Hasn’t been seen since finishing 5th in a 2500m PSF handicap at Deauville on 5 December.
Summary: SPEEDY ANGEL (11) made an encouraging reappearance on her return from a lengthy 406-day absence when running on to finish an eye-catching 5th on PSF at Chantilly recently. She ought to have tightened up with the benefit of that comeback run so, with improved fitness on her side, should find herself fighting for victory if effective on heavy ground. GIRAFFE (2), on the other hand, has serious references on such going and is likely to pose a threat, as is ‘mud-lark’ LEGEND (7), who has a habit of running well under similar conditions. BEAUTIFUL MEMORY (3) also caught the eye on her seasonal reappearance at Cagnes and the booking of Stéphane Pasquier bodes well for her chances too, so must also be considered for the leading positions. SEA BREAKER (4), RODAINAH (8), and BRANDYWINE (9) complete the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
SPEEDY ANGEL (11) – GIRAFFE (2) – LEGEND (7) – BEAUTIFUL MEMORY (3)
R2 – PRIX DU DEBUT – 900m (a4f 1/2) – TURF – Newcomers – Flat – EUR € 30,000
1. REVOLUTIONNAIRE – Mickaël Barzalona rides this Penny’s Picnic filly who was supplemented to participate in this event by trainer Francis-Henri Graffard.
2. EL KRAKEN – Goken colt trained by Stéphane Cérulis who has engaged Christophe Soumillon to ride. Keep safe.
3. LA MOSCA – Hiroo Shimizu-trained Le Brivido filly to be ridden on debut by Jacky Nicoleau with the aid of a 1,5kg allowance.
4. CONVO – Amy Murphy-trained Kodiac filly whose sister Jibber Jabber was precocious. Tony Piccone engaged to ride.
5. MIA WAVE – Giovanni Sias’ 3,5kg allowance will benefit this Silverwave filly trained by Alessandro & Giuseppe Botti.
6. HERRENCHIEMSEE – Fabrice Vermeulen-trained Goken debutante to be ridden by Aurélien Lemaitre. Not taken lightly.
7. BOMBONERA – Birchwood debutante whose dam is closely related to the smart Garlingari. Ronan Thomas rides for the Carlos & Yann Lerner stable.
Summary: Amy Murphy has been very successful with her two-year-olds which bodes well for the chances of well-bred newcomer CONVO (4), whose sister finished 5th in a Group II race at Santa Anita. REVOLUTIONNAIRE (1) represents the formidable stable of Francis-Henri Graffard and is also a candidate for success with Mickaël Barzalona engaged for the ride. Of the remainder, both BOMBONERA (7) and EL KRAKEN (2), with Christophe Soumillon aboard, are others capable of getting involved.
SELECTIONS
CONVO (4) – REVOLUTIONNAIRE (1) – BOMBONERA (7) – EL KRAKEN (2)
R3 – PRIX SUAVE DANCER – 2000m (a1m 1/4) – TURF – Newcomers – Flat – EUR € 27,000
1. CANET DE SALARS – Giovanni Sias takes 3,5kg off the back of this New Bay gelding on debut for Alessandro & Giuseppe Botti.
2. DIANTHUS – Adrien Fouassier-trained Zelzal colt to be ridden by Pierre Remoué with the benefit of a 3,5kg allowance.
3. INTISAR – This Intello gelding is closely related to the useful Marzouk, also trained by Mikel Delzangles. Cannot be underestimated with Ioritz Mendizabal engaged to ride.
4. KALET – Enzo Crublet takes 2,5kg off the back of this Le Havre colt trained by Jean-Claude Rouget. Keep safe.
5. LARCIN – Hugo Journiac has been booked to ride this City Light gelding trained and owned by Rodolphe Collet.
6. HUNGRY HEART – Zelzal gelding trained by Mauricio Delcher-Sanchez who has engaged Len Meury to ride. Outsider.
7. MISTER PRESIDENT – The Grey Gatsby colt to be ridden on debut by Tony Piccone for trainer Henri-Alex Pantall. Dark horse.
8. EXISTENTIALISTE – Magna Grecia colt trained by Andreas Schutz whose decision to engage Cristian Demuro is notable. Respect.
9. NEWLOOK – Ronan Thomas rides this New Bay gelding on debut for Carlos & Yann Lerner. Best watched for now.
10. GLANCE OF STARS – Cloth Of Stars colt entered in the Group I Prix du Jockey Club. Trainer Damien Artu has also engaged Christophe Soumillon to ride.
11. MORO – Stéphane Pasquier rides this Montmartre colt on debut for trainer Pascal Bary. Will tempt lovers of outsiders.
12. BENIMARU – Gleneagles colt whose brother, Greenland, won a Group III race on this track. Alexis Pouchin rides for trainer Stephane Wattel.
13. MAITRE D’ARMES – Wootton Bassett gelding trained by Francis-Henri Graffard and to be ridden by Mickaël Barzalona. Not to be taken lightly.
14. BIRTHDAY GIFT – Damien Artu-trained Montmartre gelding to be ridden on debut by Eddy Hardouin. Best watched for now.
5. NOOTKA BAY – George Vancouver gelding on debut for trainer Sébastien Jésus who has engaged Rosario Mangione to ride.
16. BABAKOOL – A well-bred Dubawi colt with classic commitments. Trainer Christophe Ferland has engaged Maxime Guyon to ride.
Summary: Well-bred BABAKOOL (16) is the son of Terrakova, who finished 3rd in the 2017 Group I Prix de Diane, so will attract lots of attention on his racecourse debut. As brother to the talented Baby Rider, well-related GLANCE OF STARS (10) is also a candidate for success, especially as he’s thought highly enough of by his connections to be deemed worthy of a Group I Prix du Jockey Club entry. MAITRE D’ARMES (13) represents the formidable Barzalona-Graffard combination so is another on the shortlist of potential winners. BENIMARU (12), EXISTENTIALISTE (8) and KALET (4) are not without a chance either.
SELECTIONS
BABAKOOL (16) – GLANCE OF STARS (10) – MAITRE D’ARMES (13) – BENIMARU (12)
R4 – PRIX MONADE – 2000m (a1m 1/4) – TURF – Newcomers – Flat – EUR € 27,000
1. ZINDRA – Well-bred Golden Horn debutante entered in the Group I Prix de Diane. Stéphane Pasquier rides for trainer Francis-Henri Graffard.
2. SALVE CAMELIA – The second string to Francis-Henri Graffard’s bow. Mickaël Barzalona rides Le Havre filly on debut.
3. AQUILAE – Pierre Groualle-trained Zoustar newcomer to be ridden by Clément Lecoeuvre. One to make note of.
4. ZARAKIVA – This Zarak filly trained by Mikel Delzangles will be ridden on debut by Sophie Chuette, with the aid of a 2,5kg allowance.
5. QUEENFLEUR – Damien Artu-trained Cloth Of Stars debutante to be ridden by Eddy Hardouin. Best watched for now.
6. PORTUCALE – Alexis Pouchin is a notable jockey booking aboard this Ruler Of The World newcomer from the stable of Etienne & Grégoire Leenders.
7. BEAUTIFOAL – Augustin Madamet has been engaged to ride this Mathieu Brasme-trained Motivator filly on debut.
8. REUILLY – Nicolas Clément-trained Le Havre newcomer who runs in the interests of Gérard Augustin-Normand. Thomas Trullier rides.
9. MISSION SECRETE – Cristian Demuro is an eye-catching jockey booking aboard this Lucie Pontoir-trained Masked Marvel newcomer.
10. PRINCESS OF AGATE – Marie Vélon takes a handy 1,5kg off the back of this Le Havre debutante trained by Alessandro and Giuseppe Botti.
11. SANDY BAY – Christophe Soumillon is a notable jockey booking aboard this Lucie Pontoirtrained Spanish Moon debutante.
12. STARS AND AWAY – Sea The Stars debutante trained by Henri-Alex Pantall, who has engaged Tony Piccone to ride. Can’t be underestimated.
13. PRINCESSE ANDROS – Sylvain Dehez-trained Taj Mahal filly to be ridden on debut by Ronan Thomas. Best watched for now.
14. PENTRESHMES – Stéphane Wattel-trained Le Havre filly whose dam, Tamazirte, established herself at Group I level. Théo Bachelot rides.
15. MOSAIQUE – Carlos Laffon-Parias has engaged Maxime Guyon to partner this Dubawi filly whose dam, The Juliet Rose, placed in the Group I Prix Vermeille. Keep safe.
Summary: Group I Prix de Diane entry, ZINDRA (1) is a well-bred filly closely related to a Group III placed performer in Ireland and, being a well-bred Aga Khan newcomer, is likely to attract the majority of support. PENTRESHMES (14), as a daughter of the excellent Group I campaigner Tamazirte, is also expected to be competitive on debut. MOSAIQUE (15), in the colors of the Wertheimer brothers, as well as SALVE CAMELIA (2) and STARS AND AWAY (12), cannot be underestimated either in this contest for unraced three-year-old fillies.
SELECTIONS
ZINDRA (1) – PENTRESHMES (14) – MOSAIQUE (15) – SALVE CAMELIA (2)
