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France Form Sheet – 4th April
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R1 – PRIX ALBERT ET MICHEL PETITCOLAS – 2500m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Maiden Race – Flat – EUR € 21,000
1. SHOLTO – Not disgraced when fourth on debut in a Conditions race at Deauville on the PSF over
1900m on 5 November. Returns from a break but should fight out the finish
2. RATEL KABOWD – Has struggled in handicaps of late and was 11th last time out at Cagnes-surMer over 2150m on 25 February. Capable of earning some money on best form
3. AGRIMONIA – Showed improvement when runner-up last time out in a Claimer at Deauville PSF
over 1900m on 18 November. Can make the frame returning from a break
4. SERAPHINA – Has not shown much in three starts and was 8th last time out in a Conditions race at
Lyon La Soie over 1800m on 2 December. Others are much preferred
5. VERA – Did not show much on debut when 10th in a Conditions race at Fontainebleau over 1800m
on 25 November. Capable of improvement but could need this run
6. PRIVATE JOKE – Not disgraced when 5th on debut in a Conditions race at Strasbourg over 2000m
on 22 March. Big chance this longer distance with improvement expected
7. DSCHINGIS RANGER – A three-year-old colt by Dschingis Secret out of Indikova who is making his
debut. Watch the betting
8. PERFECT HEDGE – A three-year-old colt by Grey Gatsby out of Perfect Mood who is making his
debut. Watch the betting
9. BRUNELLA REITA – A three-year-old filly by Seahenge out of Masaraat who is making her debut.
Watch the betting
Summary: PRIVATE JOKE (6) showed some promise on debut and should do a lot better stepping up
to this distance. SHOLTO (1) returns from a break after a fair debut on the PSF and should be a serious
threat. PERFECT HEDGE (8) and DSCHINGIS RANGER (7) are both making their debut but catch the
eye and are clearly not out of it if ready for this.
SELECTIONS
PRIVATE JOKE (6) – SHOLTO (1) – PERFECT HEDGE (8) – DSCHINGIS RANGER (7)
R2 – PRIX DE LA FOIRE ATTRACTIVE DE NANCY(PX CHAMPAGNE CTE DE LA FORTELLE) – 2000m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 16,000
1. MAGNETIQUE – Very unreliable but did run well when runner-up last time out in a handicap at Le
Croisé-Laroche over 1800m on 22 March. Can go one better if repeating that performance
2. KANIFUSHI – Has really been struggling of late and was well beaten in a handicap at Fontainebleau
over 2000m on 6 March. Others are much preferred
3. LOVELY TESS – Yet to win a race and was well beaten last time out in a Conditions race at Chantilly
over 1900m on 22 March. More is needed to win this race
4. MOTORSPORT – Last win was in a claimer in 2022 but did run well when third last time out in a
handicap at Strasbourg over 2100m on 22 March. Has a winning chance
5. GOODNIGHT BABY – Yet to win a race and was 6th last time out in a handicap at this course over
1400m on 10 March. Not out of it
6. JOLIENENE – On a long losing run and was well beaten last time out in a handicap at this course
over 1800m on 17 November. Likely to need this run returning from a break
7. LE HOULME – Unreliable of late and was 12th last time out in a handicap at Le Croisé-Laroche over
1800m on 22 March. Might play a minor role
8. REGINA LILLIE – Yet to win a race but did show improvement when runner-up last time out at
Mülheim over 2000m on 17 March. More is needed to win this race
9. GORBI – Yet to win a race after 14 attempts but was runner-up last time out in a Conditions race at
this course over 1800m on 24 March. Can contest the finish once again
10. SWEET BETSY – Showed improvement when returning to the turf and winning a handicap at Le
Croisé-Laroche over 1800m on 22 March. Carries a 3kg penalty for that win but can follow up
11. SCHERWOOD – Much improved last run when 6th in a handicap at Strasbourg over 2100m on 22
March. Can make the frame
12. HE’S A ROCK STAR – Struggling of late and was 12th last time out in a handicap at Lignières over
3200m on 18 February. Won two in a row at this course last year and could surprise
13. AFTERGLOW – Unreliable of late and was 6th last time out in a handicap at Strasbourg over 2100m
on 22 March. Has a place chance
14. CORAL SLIPPER – Unreliable of late and was 10th last time out in a handicap at Deauville over
1500m on 6 January. Could play a minor role
15. MY BUDDY – On a very long losing race and was 10th last time out in a handicap at Strasbourg
over 2100m on 22 March. Others are much preferred
Summary: A very weak race and anything is possible. MOTORSPORT (4) ran well in a handicap last
time out and could be ready for another win. GORBI (9) showed improvement when runner-up last time out and could be due a first taste of success. MAGNETIQUE (1) is very unreliable but does hold winning claims in this race. SWEET BETSY (10) carries a penalty for winning last time out but may well follow up
SELECTIONS
MOTORSPORT (4) – GORBI (9) – MAGNETIQUE (1) – SWEET BETSY (10)
R3 – PRIX DE PRECY – 2400m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 2 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 53,000
1. KOSAKENZIPFEL – Lightly raced and improving sort with sound references/form credentials,
including a win and finishing 2nd twice in his last three starts (all at this level). Absent since finishing
2nd in a 2500m PSF Quinte+ at Deauville on 5 December
2. MANDALORIAN – Progressive, lightly raced colt with impressive/consistent form in competitive
conditions races. Makes his handicap debut having finished an encouraging 4th over 3000m at
Fontainebleau on 15 March – keep safe
3. SAINT ETIENNE – Consistent and versatile colt with sound references at this level on both surfaces,
including a last-start 6th in a 1900m Quinte+ handicap on the PSF at this venue on 14 March. As a son
of Le Havre, should be effective on heavy ground
4. BARBATE – Lightly raced Frankel colt out of a Group II winner. Won on his reappearance on heavy
ground over 2200m at Fontainebleau on 2 March after blotting his copybook (11th) on handicap debut.
Open to improvement
5. WOOT CITY – Caught the eye when finishing 3rd in a 2400m Quinte+ on heavy ground at SaintCloud on 16 March. Rarely disappoints with blinkers fitted and ought to acquit himself competitively in
his first Chantilly appearance
6. GAIDAR – Has performed consistently in four conditions races after a six-month absence and didn’t
wasn’t disgraced when 4th on heavy ground over 2200m reverting to the turf at Fontainebleau on 2
March. Back in a handicap off a reduced mark
7. KAR VERT – Inconsistent handicapper who was a wide-margin (15 lengths) winner over 2000m on
very heavy ground at Marseille-Borély in February. Struggled (12th) under a penalty in a 2000m Quinte+ at Saint-Cloud on 7 March
8. FLATTEN THE CURVE – Consistent, hard-knocking handicapper with sound references/form
credentials in the Quinte+ category on both surfaces. Finished 4th in a 3000m handicap on heavy
ground at Fontainebleau on 2 March
9. ANCTOT – Absent since finishing 6th in a 2500m Quinté+ on PSF at Deauville on 26 January. Lacks
references on heavy ground, so is best watched for now
10. LE BUGISTE – Won a 2900m Clairefontaine maiden in October and didn’t go unnoticed when
finishing 5th over 2200m at Fontainebleau on his reappearance on 2 March. Open to improvement on
his handicap debut
11. MYKISS – Won a 3000m Quinte+ at Strasbourg off a higher mark last year but lost form under a
resultant penalty. Has dropped to a career-low mark as a result and did finish an encouraging 3rd on
his reappearance in a 2700m PSF claimer at this venue on 29 February
12. HOLLYWOOD AFRICANS – Finished a surprising 2nd in a 2500m Quinte+ on the PSF at Deauville
in January but failed to confirm that form/improvement in subsequent outings, one on either surface
(finished 8th in both) – the latest on heavy ground at Saint-Cloud over 2000m 13. WURFGEIST – Consistent performer who wasn’t winning out of turn when opening his account on
the PSF over 2700m at this venue refitted with blinkers on 23 November. Reverts to turf on his
reappearance on his handicap debut
14. SWEET FORTUNE – Improved in two starts over 3000m at Angers last year, winning in September
and finishing 2nd last time out on 27 October. One to to note on her reappearance
15. SNUGGLES – Finished 4th at long odds in a 2400m Quinte+ on very heavy ground at Saint-Cloud
on 16 March. Appreciates these conditions and should easily find the lead, so is dangerous to dismiss
– confirmation required
16. GOLDYWAY DE SAON – Left Lucie Pontoir to join Armony Tinchon’s stable over the winter and is
returning from an absence of more than five months after finishing 8th in a 2800m handicap on heavy
ground at ParisLogchamp on 29 October. Others preferred
Summary: MYKISS (11) caught the eye when finishing 3rd in a PSF claiming race over 2700m at this
venue on his reappearance and reverts to the handicaps below his last winning mark. He has already
proven his competitiveness at this level – won a Quinte+ last year off of a mark 1kg higher than his
current rating – and has references on heavy ground too, so it could pay to side with him in this opening event. KOSAKENZIPFEL (1) performed remarkably well at this level last year and has the means to fight for victory if fit on his return. WOOT CITY (5), after an encouraging (3rd) comeback outing, is another with sound claims given his efficiency on heavy ground. Consistent SAINT ETIENNE (3), an unknown quantity over this sort of trip, and MANDALORIAN (2), on handicap debut after an encouraging comeback, are also likely to be competitive for the places. FLATTEN THE CURVE (8), HOLLYWOOD AFRICANS (12) and BARBATE (4) complete the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
MYKISS (11) – KOSAKENZIPFEL (1) – WOOT CITY (5) – SAINT ETIENNE (3)
R4 – PRIX DES CONSEILLERS DE LA FILIERE EQUINE DU GRAND-EST – 2000m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 18,000
1. KAPETANIOS – Always gives of his best and won a handicap last time out at Lyon La Soie over
2150m on 24 March. Carries a 2kg penalty but has a place chance
2. WAITARA – Unreliable but did run well when runner-up last time out in a handicap at Strasbourg
over 2100m on 22 March. Can contest the finish yet again
3. GOLDINO BELLO – Disappointing form of late and was 8th last time out in a handicap at MarseilleBorély over 2000m on 27 February. Capable of earning some minor role
4. MI C’INFILO – Holding form well and was fourth last time out in a handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2000m on 1 April. Clearly not out of it
5. SUPER ZOOM – Unreliable and was 6th last time out in a handicap at Compiègne over 1800m on
19 March. Probably better on the PSF and others are preferred
6. ZULU NYALA – Disappointing form of late and was 13th last time out in a handicap at MarseilleBorely over 2000m on 27 February. Best watched for now
7. EARLY LIGHT – Disappointing form of late and was 9th last time out in a Conditions race at
Compiegne over 1800m on 10 March. More is needed to win
8. MR RIEM – Struggling of late and was 11th last time out in a handicap at Strasbourg over 2100m on
22 March. Others are preferred
9. FEARLESS – Disappointing last run when 7th in a handicap at Strasbourg over 2100m on 22 March.
Better at this course and can bounce back to score
10. SWEET AUTHOR – Has struggled in France and was 12th last time out in a handicap at Strasbourg
over 2100m on 22 March. Needs to find a few lengths to win
11. BABY GLORY – Has lost her way of late and was well beaten last time out in a handicap at Cagnessur-Mer over 1600m on 21 February. Could surprise back on the turf
12. FRANKIE’S BOY – Has won both his recent starts in Germany including last time out at Mülheim
over 2000m on 17 March. Struggled in France before but might play a minor role
13. SKIPPER – Very consistent at the moment and was third last time out in a Conditions race at
Compiegne over 1800m on 10 March. Be right there at the finish once again
14. ANTRIM – On a long losing run but was third last time out in a handicap at Chantilly over 1900m on
14 March. Can contest the finish again
15. ROSEL – Has struggled of late and was well beaten last time out in a handicap at Strasbourg over
1400m on 22 March. Needs major improvement to win
Summary: FEARLESS (9) was a disappointment last time out but is more at home at this track and is
quite capable of bouncing back to score. It is an open-looking handicap and SKIPPER (13) has been
very consistent of late and will not go down without a fight. WAITARA (2) is unreliable but only found
one better last time out and is clearly in with a winning chance. MI C’INFILO (4) ran well earlier this
week and deserves some respect.
SELECTIONS
FEARLESS (9) – SKIPPER (13) – WAITARA (2) – MI C’INFILO (4)
R5 – PRIX DU PREMIER PAS – 1000m (a5f) – TURF – Newcomers Race – Flat – EUR € 50,000
1. POLITICAL POWER – Adrian Murray-trained Wooded colt bought for almost €90,000 at auction last
year. Travels from Ireland with legitimate ambitions and David Egan is a notable jockey engagement
2. NUIT DE L’HOMME – Cristian Demuro rides this Christophe Escuder-trained newcomer, who is a
son of Gutaifan. Not taken lightly
3. WELLINGTON PREMIER – Xavier Blanchet-trained Wooded colt to be ridden on debut by Augustin
Madamet. Best watched for now
4. ROCK HUNTER – Amy Murphy-trained Expert Eye colt to be ridden on debut by Tony Piccone. One
of the leading lights
5. JOHNNY JANE – Van Beethoven colt to be ridden on debut by Clément Guitraud for trainer and
owner Xavier Richard. Watch
6. DAKOTA SKY – Stéphane Pasquier rides this daughter of Arizona on debut for trainer Jessica
Dupont-Fahn. Not taken lightly
7. IMPROVE YOUR MOVE – Bungle Inthejungle debutante trained by Florian Guyader, who has
engaged Marie Vélon to ride. Keep safe
8. PINKY CEN – Christopher Head-trained filly out of Listed-race winner Rosay. Aurélien Lemaitre rides
this Mastercraftsman debutante
Summary: Supplemented PINKY CEN (8) is an interesting newcomer whose dam finished 2nd on
debut before placing at Group level, so is worth following in this event for unraced two-year-olds. Amy
Murphy is a force to be reckoned with young horses, which bodes well for the chances of ROCK
HUNTER (4) who makes an ambitious trip from Newmarket, along with POLITICAL POWER (1) who is
prepared in Ireland. NUIT DE L’HOMME (2), as a son of Gutaifan, is likely to be precocious.
SELECTIONS
PINKY CEN (8) – ROCK HUNTER (4) – POLITICAL POWER (1) – NUIT DE L’HOMME (2)
R6 – PRIX PMU (PRIX DE L’ECOLE DE NANCY) – 3000m (a2m) – TURF – Class 4 Race – Flat – EUR € 14,000
1. VISIONARY DREAMER – Unreliable but did run well when runner-up in a claimer over this course
and distance on 24 March. Can contest the finish again
2. ALKUIN – On a long losing run but did run well when fourth last time out in a handicap at Saint-Cloud
over this distance on 26 March. Be right there at the finish once again
3. PHILIPPE’S GREY – Disappointing form of late and was 8th last time out in a handicap at Strasbourg
over 2100m on 22 March. Needs to do more to win this race
4. INNIS – Disappointing last run when well beaten in a handicap at Lyon-La Soie over 2400m on 18
December. Has run well this track and trip and has a place chance
5. ALWAYS DANCING – Unreliable and was well beaten in a handicap last time out on the PSF at
Chantilly over 1900m on 14 December. Likes this course and is capable of an upset
6. SEMILLANTE – Disappointing last run when 8th in a handicap at Lyon-La Soie over 2400m on 15
March. Better on the turf and can bounce back to score
7. ANGEL PARK – Struggling of late and was 9th last time out in a handicap at Strasbourg over 2100m
on 22 March. Others are much preferred
8. HEGRINA – Yet to win a race but was not disgraced when 7th last time out in a Conditions race at
this course over 2500m on 24 March. Can contest the finish
9. QUEEN REGINE – Has yet to win a race but was not disgraced when 5th last time out in a hurdles
race at Strasbourg. Might play a minor role
Summary: SEMILLANTE (6) is better than the last run on the PSF would suggest and was in good
form before that. She is better on the turf and gets a narrow vote to score. VISIONARY DREAMER (1)
ran well in a claimer over this course and distance and is a possible threat. ALKUIN (2) is in good form
and should fight out the finish. HEGRINA (8) is capable of improvement and could make the frame.
SELECTIONS
SEMILLANTE (6) – VISIONARY DREAMER (1) – ALKUIN (2) – HEGRINA (8)
R7 – PRIX D’APREMONT – 2200m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 19,000
1. CLASH ROYALE – Won a 2150m claimer on very soft ground at Cagnes during the winter, so could
fare better back at this level on heavy ground after finishing 7th in a 2400m handicap at Compiegne on 29 March
2. BELLE DE SABA – Consistent performer with sound references/form credentials in handicap and
conditions races, as well as in this grade – finished 2nd in a 2600m claimer on PSF at Marseille-Vivaux
on 23 March. One to beat
3. LEXOVIENNE – Wasn’t far off the mark in three of her four starts in conditions races on PSF – finished
6th in her latest outing over 1700m at Pornichet. Ran her best race (2nd) in this grade over 2100m on
the PSF at this venue (5 March)
4. BREEZE D’AUTEUIL – Sylvain Dehez-trained Magna Grecia newcomer to be ridden on debut by
Julia Guilloton with the benefit of a 3,5kg allowance
5. DSCHINGIS HORUS – Built on a pleasing (5th) debut effort to finish 2nd in a 2400m claimer at
Compiegne on 19 March. Has a role to play
6. KALI JEM – Unplaced in two starts on turf and made no impression in a PSF claimer either over
2150m at Lyon-La Soie on 24 March. Watch for now
7. COLT PILOT – A 10-start maiden yet to register a place in 4 turf appearances or 6 outings on the
PSF – finished 6th in a PSF claimer over 2100m at this venue on 5 March
8. UGATZAI – Has improved with a steady drop in the weights/ratings, confirmed as much by finishing
4th over 2000m at La Teste-de-Buch in a conditions race on 23 March. Has claims
9. KENZA NOVA – Has finished 9th in each of three starts this year, twice on PSF and in an 1800m
claimer at Compiegne on 19 March
10. MIDDLE KICK – Consistent performer at this level with sound references in claimers on both
surfaces, including a last-start 4th over 1700m on yielding ground at Marseille-Borely on 20 March
Summary: Proven on heavy ground, BELLE DE SABA (2) is ideally engaged here to gain reward for
her consistency, especially as the highest rated of the runners in this race. She will, however, have to
be wary of the unexposed DSCHINGIS HORUS (5) whose improved 2nd over 2400m at Compiègne
last time bodes well for his chances in a race of this nature. Beyond those principals contenders,
UGATZAI (8), MIDDLE KICK (10) and LEXOVIENNE (3) complete the shortlist
SELECTIONS
BELLE DE SABA (2) – DSCHINGIS HORUS (5) – UGATZAI (8) – MIDDLE KICK (10)
R8 – PRIX DE LA COLLINE DE SION – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Class 4 Claiming Handicap – Flat – EUR € 13,000
1. PRAIRIE GLORY – Disappointing recent form and was 11th last time out in a handicap at Strasbourg
over 1400m on 22 March. Capable of better and could upset
2. THE ICONIST – Unreliable of late and was 10th last time out in a handicap at Lyon La Soie over
1800m on 3 March. Capable of playing a minor role
3. CLARETINA – Unreliable and was 7th last time out in a Conditions race at Marseille Vivaux over
1500m on 9 March. Does win every now and then but others are preferred
4. LEEROY GOLD – On a very long losing run and was 7th last time out in a handicap at Compiègne
over 1400m on 19 March. More is needed to win
5. KAMINO – On a long losing run and was sixth last time out in a handicap at Pornichet-La Baule over
1700m on 16 February. Consistent in this division and has a winning chance
6. JELIEL – Disappointing recent form but did show some improvement when 6th last time out in a
Claimer at Fontainebleau over 1600m on 15 March. Can contest the finish
7. SWEET MASTER – Unreliable of late but did run well last time out when runner-up in a handicap at
Strasbourg over 1400m on 22 March. Not out of it
8. SO GOLD – Only fair form since only win and was third in a claimer last time out at Compiegne over
1600m on 29 March. Can fight out the finish again
9. STAR LUCE – Disappointing last run when well beaten in a handicap at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over
1200m on 19 November. Tough task in this line-up
10. BASSAC – Only modest form so far and was 7th last time out in a Conditions race at Lignières over
1600m on 2 March. Capable of good improvement dropped to a claimer
11. MORE – On a long losing run but did show improvement back on the grass when 6th last time out
in a Conditions race at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 1500m on 19 February. Can make the frame
Summary: A competitive race. KAMINO (5) has fair form in this division without winning but could break a long losing streak. BASSAC (10) has only been modest so far but has a first crack at a claimer and would not be a surprise winner. SO GOLD (8) was third in this division and this is certainly not a stronger race so deserves respect. JELIEL (6) showed some improvement last time out and could make the frame.
SELECTIONS
KAMINO (5) – BASSAC (10) – SO GOLD (8) – JELIEL (6)
R9 – PRIX DU HARAS AU BOIS – 1800m (a1m1/8) – TURF – Class 3 Race – Flat – EUR € 18,000
1. QUEST THE MOON – Honest veteran with sound references/form credentials at this level on both
surfaces. Runner-up in a 2000m PSF conditions race at Marseille-Vivaux when last seen on 19
December
2. BROUILLARD – Consistent veteran performer who was sparingly raced last year but maintained
good/competitive form on both surfaces. Absent since finishing 5th in a 2400m Listed race at Toulouse
on 26 November
3. ALERIO – Capable but inconsistent handicapper whose best references have been achieved in
conditions races at this level. Absent since finishing 12th in a 1900m Quinte+ handicap on the PSF at
Deauville on 19 August
4. VENTS CONTRAIRES – Inconsistent handicapper but has references at this level and in handicaps,
as well as on heavy ground. Last seen on 21 December when finishing 12th in a 1900m Quinte+
handicap on the PSF at Deauville
5. ROYAL SHAKE – Hasn’t been seen since finishing 6th in a 1600m Listed race at La Teste-de-Buch
on 1 September. Was gelded since in the interim so is open to improvement
6. UTAMARO – Ultra-consistent handicapper with solid form credentials and references on heavy
ground. Wasn’t at his best when finishing 9th in a 2500m Quinte+ on the PSF at Deauville on 16
November and is capable of a lot better
7. LAMENTO – Capable but inconsistent performer in Quinte+ handicaps, though does have references
at this level. Absent since finishing 16th in an 1800m Quinte+ handicap at ParisLongchamp on 14 July
– watch for now
8. TIME TO PARLEY – Well-traveled mare with references in Germany and England, albeit at a lower
level. Has struggled on French solid, though, finishing unplaced in both outings this year – only 7th over 2600m at Morlaix on 24 March
Summary: A Class 3 conditions race in which eight of the nine runners are making their seasonal
reappearance. BROUILLARD (2), however, has the form and experience to suggest that he is more
than capable of winning on his return. Top-rated QUEST THE MOON (1) is also the highest-rated runner
in the race and, like the selection, is unlikely to be bothered by the state of the ground so ought to play a leading role too. ROYAL SHAKE (5) faces his elders for the first time but is open to improvement
returning as a gelding. VENTS CONTRAIRES (4) could redeem himself after a largely disappointing
2023 campaign.
SELECTIONS
BROUILLARD (2) – QUEST THE MOON (1) – ROYAL SHAKE (5) – VENTS CONTRAIRES (4)
R10 – PRIX DE LA FEDERATION DES COURSES DE L’EST – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 20,000
1. OVER CHOPE – Has only been modest in two handicap runs but is in good form and won last time
out in a Conditions race at Saint Cloud over 1600m on 16 March. Can follow up
2. DULINI – Showed what she is capable of when a winner of a Conditions race at Le Mans over 1400m
on 13 November. Has a winning chance on handicap debut
3. SCAN FOR CHAMPAGNE – Yet to win a race but did show vast improvement last time out when
third in a Claimer at Strasbourg over 1400m on 22 March. Could have more to offer
4. NORONHA – Disappointing last two runs and was 12th last time out in a Conditions race at
Strasbourg over 2000m on 22 March. Can surprise this shorter distance
5. BOMBEY – Only win was in a claimer last year and was fourth last time out in a Claimer at Compiegne over 1600m on 29 March. Can fight out the finish once again
6. BAWE ISLAND – Only win a was in a Claimer last year and was 8th last time out in a handicap at Le
Croisé-Laroche over 1100m on 22 March. Could surprise this distance
7. URBAN CHOPE – Has not shown much in five starts and was 10th last time out in a Claimer at
Cagnes-sur-Mer over 1600m on 18 January. More is needed to win this race
Summary: OVER CHOPE (1) has only been modest in two handicap tries but did win last time out in a
Conditions race and could follow up and take out this lucky last race. SCAN FOR CHAMPAGNE (3)
showed vast improvement last time out and could have more to show. BOMBEY (5) has done best in
claimers but is clearly not out of it. DULINI (2) makes her handicap debut and is not out of it.
SELECTIONS
OVER CHOPE (1) – SCAN FOR CHAMPAGNE (3) – BOMBEY (5) – DULINI (2)
R11 – PRIX DE LA PETITE PROVENCE – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Class 3 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 20,000
1. D DAY MAN – Last-start winner of a 1600m PSF handicap at at this venue on his seasonal
reappearance on 5 March. Lurker
2. A STOLEN KISS – Has gone off the boil this year after returning from a layoff, finishing unplaced in
each of her six appearances this term. Soundly beaten (10th) in an 1800m PSF handicap at Lyon-La
Soie on 15 March
3. FOLLOW YOU – Hard-knocking handicapper whose proven aptitude for heavy ground will stand him
in good stead here. Didn’t go unnoticed when finishing 5th in a 2000m handicap at Compiegne on 29
March
4. URI – Hard-knocking handicapper who has remained consistent at this level on both surfaces,
although has been hard to win with (just 1 victory from 50 starts). Finished 6th in a 1300m PSF handicap here on 29 February
5. VEGA DREAM – Has rediscovered his form and consistency having dropped to this mark, finishing
4th in consecutive starts in PSF handicaps before finishing 3rd in a 1400m handicap on turf at
Compiegne on 19 March – chief threat
6. BELCHA – Honest veteran performer with sound references, including a last-start 5th over 1600m
on heavy ground at Le Mans on 11 March
7. GOOD’ID – A 12-start maiden unlikely to trouble the judge on the evidence of her last-start 9th in a
1600m PSF handicap at Pau on 10 March
8. PARISIAN BELLE – Versatile performer with sound references on heavy ground. Showed her form
and well-being by winning at Compigene a handicap over 1400m on 19 March – ought to remain
competitive under a 2,5kg penalty
9. AKENATOR – A lone-time maiden with just 3 places to his name from 30 starts. Sparked
improvement when finishing 3rd in a minor 1650m conditions race on heavy ground at Machecoul on 1
April – a lot more needed here
10. HYPNOTIZED – Inconsistent but capable mare with sound references in turf handicaps on heavy
ground, including a 3rd at Le Mans over 1600m on 11 March. Keep safe
11. GOJI BERRY – Capable but unreliable veteran handicapper who finished 3rd in consecutive
Fontainebleau handicaps last month before finishing a disappointing 10th in an 1800m handicap at Le
Croise-Laroche on 22 March
12. GARDOL MOON – Returned to form with a reassuring 4th in an 1800m handicap at Le CroiseLaroche on 22 March. Will need to build on that improvement to have a say here
13. REPONSE EXACTE – Raced just three times last year but appeared to have lost her way (unplaced
in each outing). Was soundly beaten (13th) on her reappearance in a 1600m PSF handicap at this
venue on 23 February – others preferred
14. BECH RIVER – Won an 1800m turf handicap at Clairefontaine in August last year but has struggled
since, finishing unplaced in each of his 12 subsequent outings. Finished 10th in a 1900m PSF handicap
here on 28 March – overlook
15. REDRUNNER – Showed signs of improvement when finishing 5th in a 1500m handicap on heavy
ground at Saint-Cloud on 26 March. Confirmation required16. KAVAKNEY – Has regained momentum dropped in the weights/ratings to her current mark. Finished
an encouraging 3rd on her reappearance in a 1400m handicap at Compiegne on 19 March
Summary: PARISIAN BELLE (8) bounced back to form with a workmanlike success at Comiegne
recently and is good value to continue that momentum here. She will, however, have to overcome VEGA DREAM (5), who has maintained a competitive/consistent level of form in her last three outings.
FOLLOW YOU (3) has sound references on this course and is likely to pose a threat to that duo. As for
BELCHA (6), who didn’t unnoticed when finishing 5th at Le Mans last time, he has the means to make
his presence felt too, with the shortlist completed by D DAY MAN (1) who made a winning reappearance on the PSF at Chantilly last month.
SELECTIONS
PARISIAN BELLE (8) – VEGA DREAM (5) – FOLLOW YOU (3) – BELCHA (6)
R12 – PRIX DE CHAMANT – 1000m (a5f) – TURF – Class 3 Claiming – Flat – EUR € 19,000
1. TUDO BEM – Maintained a good level of form and consistency for the most part of last year at a
higher level and finished 4th in a 1000m conditions race on heavy ground at Lyon-Parilly when last seen on 9 November. One to beat
2. WHISTLE AND FLUTE – Runner-up in a Listed race on this course last year but has blown hot and
cold since – could finish 9th on his reappearance over 1200m at Fontainebleau on 15 March
3. CLAIM THE STARS – A relatively consistent performer in Germany but achieved his best references
at a lower level. Well-beaten 10th in a 1400m PSF handicap at this venue on 18 March
4. MISTER APPLEBEE – Consistent performer in his native Germany and has references (including a
victory) on French soil at this level. Finished a well-beaten 9th in a 1400m claimer at Saint-Cloud on 16 March
5. TASHBEEH – Made a winning seasonal reappearance over 1200m in Dortmund, Germany on 10
March. Warrants respect on his return to French soil
6. TATSTHEWAYTODOIT – Didn’t go unnoticed when finishing 6th on heavy ground in an 1100m
handicap at Fontainebleau on 6 March and confirmed that form/improvement when 3rd in a 950m PSF
handicap at Mons on 25 March
7. KING ROBBE – Has lost his way recently in three consecutive turf handicaps (unplaced in each, the
latest 9th over 1200m at Fontainebleau on 25 March) but was successful in his last appearance at this
level. Dark horse
8. AMAZON PRINCE – Struggled (unplaced) in three handicaps under a 3,5kg penalty for winning over
1000m at Vichy in July. Has not been seen since finishing 14th in a 1000m handicap at that venue on
26 September
9. SHAT ELARAB – A 14-start maiden with nothing on his record to suggest he’ll make any impression,
even at this level. Was soundly beaten (15th) in a 1500m PSF handicap at Deauville on 20 Deecember
– can be ruled out
10. BARGING THRU – Consistent performer on both turf and PSF in England last year but has looked
less effective in three outings this term. Finished 8th in a 1200m conditions race at Fontainebleau on
15 March in his French debut
11. KOUTSOUNAKOS – Has won three times in four associations with this rider. Absent since his failure
(8th) in an 1100m claimer on this course in October but has the means to play a leading role on his
reappearance
12. TALLINSKI – Out of sorts but did finish 2nd in this race last year. Unplaced in two comeback outings
this year (both 11th), the latest in an 1100m claimer at Le Croise-Laroche on 22 March
13. SNEAKY – Absent since finishing 2nd in a 1000m event at Baden-Baden on 15 October, so is best
watched for now
14. TILL WE DIE – Showed signs of a return to form when finishing 6th in a 1200m handicap at
Marseille-Borely on 20 March. Chance at this level on that form
Summary: TUDO BEM (1) returned to form last year and has an ideal opportunity to make a winning
reappearance in this claimer. Having won three times in four associations with Frida Valle Skar,
KOUTSOUNAKOS (11) will fight for victory. TASHBEEH (5), a last-start winner in Germany, and
WHISTLE AND FLUTE (2), judged on his best references, are others capable of staking a claim.
SELECTIONS
TUDO BEM (1) – KOUTSOUNAKOS (11) – TASHBEEH (5) – WHISTLE AND FLUTE (2)
R13 – PRIX DE LA MAISON DES OFFICIERS – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Class 3 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 22,000
1. MORHIB – Disappointing form this year and was 7th last time out in a handicap at Saint-Cloud over
2000m on 16 March. Capable of earning some money
2. JIEPIES MELODY – Clearly needed her last run when well beaten in a handicap at Chantilly over
1600m on 8 March. Probably best watched for now
3. CUSTARD TARTE – Yet to win a race and was 5th last time out in a handicap at Fontainebleau over
1600m on 2 March. Can contest the finish
4. KHABESA – Struggling of late and was 8th last time out in a handicap at La Teste-de-Buch on 23
March. Needs major improvement to win
5. SWIFT FLIGHT – On a long losing run but was third last time out in a handicap at Le Croisé-Laroche
over 1800m on 22 March. Can make the frame
6. MALLORCA SUN – Yet to win a race but did show improvement when runner-up last time out in a
Conditions race at Lignieres over 1600m on 31 March. Needs to repeat that run to place
7. ZELZALITA – Modest form of late and was 9th last time out in a handicap at Compiegne over 1800m
on 19 March. Needs to find a few lengths to win
8. SAMAGACE DU VIVIEN – Knocking hard at the door and was runner-up last time out in a handicap
at Compiegne over 1400m on 19 March. Should go close to winning
9. PETERHOF – Has lost his way of late and was well beaten in a handicap at Strasbourg over 1400m
on 22 March. Best watched for now
10. IKIRU – Lost her way in her last two starts and was well beaten last time out in a handicap at
Clairefontaine-Deauville over 1800m on 30 June. Likely to need this run returning from a break
11. MAPLE GIRL – Broke a long losing run when picking up a handicap win at Compiegne last time out
over 1400m on 19 March. Carries a 2kg penalty but can follow up
12. CAREGIVER – Yet to win a race but has been very consistent and was runner-up last time out in a
handicap at Fontainebleau over 2000m on 6 March. Be right there at the finish once again
13. PLENTY CITY – On a very long losing run and was 5th last time out in a handicap at Compiegne
over 1400m on 19 March. Might play a minor role
14. JOHN STYLE – Yet to win a race and was 8th last time out in a handicap at Lyon La Soie over
1800m on 15 March. Needs major improvement to win
15. ARYA – Has lost her way of late and was well beaten last time out in a handicap at Saint-Cloud over
2000m on 16 March. Best watched for now
16. TWIN BOY – Has lost his way of late and was 8th last time out in a handicap over 1400m on 19
March. Others are much preferred
17. BAYLAGAN – The disappointing form on the PSF of late and was 10th last time out in a handicap
at Deauville over 1500m on 6 January. Could do better back on the grass
Summary: MAPLE GIRL (11) broke a long losing run last time out and will carry a penalty for that win
but can scrape home. SAMAGACE DU VIVIEN (8) is knocking hard at the door with two good recent
runner-up performances and is weighted to go close to winning. Newcomer to the mile, CAREGIVER
(12) is on the right track. CUSTARD TARTE (3), has scope for improvement and is clearly not out of it.
SELECTIONS
MAPLE GIRL (11) – SAMAGACE DU VIVIEN (8) – CAREGIVER (12) – CUSTARD TARTE (3)
R14 – PRIX DE L’INSTITUT DE FRANCE – 2400m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 3 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 27,000
1. MORISOT – Last win was in 2022 and was 10th last time out in a handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2100m on 21 March. Capable of better and could bounce back to score
2. HAMILTON – Unreliable and was 6th last time out in a handicap at Chantilly over 2100m on 1 March.
Has won two of last four starts and is not out of it
3. RAINBOW WARRIOR – In good form of late and was runner-up last time out in a Conditions race at
Montluçon – Néris-les-Bains over 2300m on 1 Apil. Tackles a lot stronger this time
4. SANDSTORM – Lost his way in the last two starts and was 10th last time out in a handicap at SaintCloud over 2000m on 24 November. Could need this run returning from a break
5. WHYDAH GALLY – Yet to win but is holding form and was fourth last time out in a Conditions race
at Saint-Cloud over 3000m on 12 March. Could contest the finish again
6. RIKA DE LA VIS – Unreliable and was 9th last time out in a CConditiosn race at Lignières over
2400m on 18 February. Capable of better and has a place chance
7. CRACKLIN’ROSIE – Needed her last run when 8th last time out in a handicap at Saint Cloud over
2400m on 16 March. Fitter this time and could earn some money
8. VEGA OF SAINTS – Disappointing last run when 6th in a handicap at Deauville over 2500m on 29
December. Back on the turf and could make the frame
9. VISILANDA – Showed what she is capable of with a handicap win last time out at Le Croisé-Laroche
over 1800m on 6 November. Returns from a break but is not out of it
10. BARC – In fair form of late and was 5th last time out in a handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2400m on
16 March. Comfortable on heavy terrain, he can earn some more money
11. ANTAIOS – In very good form with four wins in last five starts including winning a handicap last time out at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2400m on 22 February. Carries a 5kg penalty for that win but deserves respect
12. LA YOMOGUINESS – Disappointing last two runs and was well beaten last time out in a handicap
at Saint-Cloud over 2000m on 7 March. Others are preferred
13. SHAWBAK – In fair form of late and was 5th last time out in a Conditions race at Compiegne over
1800m on 10 March. Might play a minor role
14. BONNIE HOPPS – Unreliable but did win a Conditions race last time out at Fontainebleau over
2200m on 15 March . Tougher task this time but is not out of it
15. ATHINEOS – Struggling of late and was 8th last time out in a handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2000m
on 7 March. More is needed to win this race
16. I EXCEL – Has been struggling of late on the PSF and was 8th last time out in a handicap at Chantilly over 1900m on 14 March. Returns to the turf and could improve
Summary: Tenth in the Quinté when he returned, MORISOT (1) must have made progress and will be
fitter this time so could bounce back to score in this very open handicap. ANTAIOS (11), has won his
last three starts but may be anchored by a 5kg penalty for his latest win. VISILANDA (9) won well last
time out but is returning from a break. BONNIE HOPPS (14) has just returned to success and is another possible winner of this lucky last race.
SELECTIONS
MORISOT (1) – ANTAIOS (11) – VISILANDA (9) – BONNIE HOPPS (14)
