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France Form Sheet – 7th April
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R1 – PRIX JUIGNE – 2100m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Newcomers Race – Flat – EUR € 27,000
1. QUANTUM MECHANICS – This well-bred Saxon Warrior is a full-brother to 2018 Group I Prix
du Jockey Club winner Study of Man. Stéphane Pasquier rides for Pascal Bary
2. ROYAL CADEAU – Jean-Bernard Eyquem rides this well-related Churchill colt on debut for JeanClaude Rouget. Likely type
3. KIND OF KISS – Well-bred Sea The Stars newcomer from the powerful stable of André Fabre,
who has engaged Mickaël Barzalona to ride this Godolphin-owned colt
4. GIBRALTAR – Le Havre gelding from the stable of Carlos and Yann Lerner. Will benefit from the
3,5kg allowance of Dylan Salmon
5. FUTURE FATE – Guillaume Trolley de Prevaux rides this Dubawi colt on debut for trainer Tim
Donworth. Not taken lightly
6. DELIUS – Well-related Frankel colt whose dam has already produced two smart performers.
Cristian Demuro rides for Jean-Claude Rouget
7. JETLINER – Georgios Alimpinisis-trained Waldgeist gelding to be ridden on debut by Fabrice
Veron. Probable outsider
Summary: An opening event for unraced three-year-old colts and geldings, all of whom are highly
regarded. However, those most effective on heavy ground could dominate the outcome. JeanClaude Rouget’s runners DELIUS (6), with Cristian Demuro booked to ride, and ROYAL CADEAU
(2), supplemented to run in this race, are expected to be competitive. KIND OF KISS (3) represents
leading connections and this Andre Fabre-trained colt is another likely to play a leading role for
Godolphin. QUANTUM MECHANICS (1) has an attractive pedigree so isn’t underestimated either.
Good race!
SELECTIONS
DELIUS (6) – KIND OF KISS (3) – ROYAL CADEAU (2) – QUANTUM MECHANICS (1)
R2 – PRIX DE CHAILLOT – 2100m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Newcomers Race – Flat – EUR € 27,000
1. ZERAFA – This Mikel Delzangles-trained Dariyan debutante is the granddaughter of the
unforgettable and undefeated champion, Zarkava. Gérald Mossé rides
2. YOUSFIYA – Cristian Demuro rides this daughter of Shalaa on debut for trainer Jean-Claude
Rouget. Likely type on debut
3. JANNAH PEARL – Augustin Madamet rides this well-bred Galileo filly who is closely related to
a Group performer in Ireland. Not taken lightly
4. VILLA CASTELLO – Well-bred Pascal Bary-trained Frankel filly to be ridden on debut by
Stéphane Pasquier. Warrants respect
5. CASHANDA – Zoffany filly out of a Galileo mare. Mickaël Barzalona rides this André Fabretrained newcomer – keep safe
6. TRAV’LIN LIGHT – Stéphane Wattel-trained Camelot debutante to be ridden by Alison Massin
with the benefit of a 1,5kg allowance
7. STRASSIA – Ludovic Gadbin-trained Kendargent newcomer to keep an eye on with Maxime
Guyon a notable engagement
8. CATY FISH – Thomas Trullier rides this Churchill filly on debut for trainer Nicolas Clément. One
to keep an eye on
9. APHEA – Zoffany filly to be ridden on debut by Arthur Vilchien for trainer Stéphane Wattel. Best
watched for now
Summary: This is the female equivalent of the opening event for unraced three-year-old fillies and,
as was the case in the preceding event, preference is for the Demuro-Rouget runner YOUSFIYA
(2) who gets the nod ahead of HH Aga Khan’s representative ZERAFA (1) who, like the selection,
hold a Group I Prix de Diane entry. CASHANDA (5) and JANNAH PEARL (3) have attractive
pedigrees and deserve a mention too.
SELECTIONS
YOUSFIYA (2) – ZERAFA (1) – CASHANDA (5) – JANNAH PEARL (3)
R3 – SUPER HANDICAP DE REOUVERTURE – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Class 1 Handicap – Flat – EUR € 100,000
1. LANAKEN – A versatile model of consistency, efficient on both surfaces. Finished an
encouraging 4th over 1400m on the PSF at Chantilly on 18 March in his comeback outing and
should have more to offer here – on the shortlist
2. AMEDRAS – Last-start winner of a 1500m Quinte+ handicap at Cagnes on 26 February. Absent
since that victory but has ought to remain competitive under a resultant 3kg penalty on his
reappearance
3. HALF HALF – Runner-up in the coveted Grand Handicap de Deauville last year and caught the
eye on his reappearance when finishing 4th behind three classy sorts over 1600m at Saint-Cloud
on 7 March. – candidate for success
4. KENDLY – Consistent, lightly raced gelding deemed worthy of running in the 2023 Group I Poule
d’Essai des Poulains. Eased 1,5kg in the weights//ratings after finishing 5th over 1500m at Cagnes
on his return – handicap debut
5. DEEP HOPE – Enjoyed a very productive winter on the PSF and lines up in this race in full
possession of his means. Caught the eye when finishing 3rd in a good PSF conditions race at
Chantilly on 18 March
6. RAKAN – Continues to improve at the age of six and has been imperious in 2 starts for Pierre
Groualle, winning both over 1400m on the PSF at Chantilly – the latest on 18 March. Not as effective
on turf and carries a 2kg penalty
7. PEDRITO – Has placed in 7 of 13 Quinte+ appearances but looked a shadow of his former self
when finishing 13th over 1400m in a Quinte+ at Saint-Cloud on 12 March. Best watched for now
8. VICTORY SALUTE – Sparingly raced sort who has revealed serious means in 5 starts, winning
3 times and finishing 3rd twice including on his reappearance over 1200m at Marseille-Borely on
13 February. Makes handicap debut
9. SHORT FINAL – Made a winning Quinte+ debut over 1400m at Saint-Cloud and proved his
competitiveness under a 5kg penalty by finishing 3rd over 1800m at Compiegne just a week later
(19 March). Keep safe
10. TORPEN – A four-time winner of Quinté+ races and particularly appreciates this course (6
podiums in 9 appearances, including 2 wins). Disappointing 8th over 1300m on PSF at Chantilly
on 8 March
11. SEE YOU PINK – Talented, lightly raced mare who won her only Quinte+ appearance over
1400m at Saint-Cloud in May 2023. Has gone up the ratings since but was eased 1kg after finishing
7th over 1200m at Fontainebleau (15 March
12. WE RIDE THE WORLD – A three-time winner on this course and Group III placed (2020 Prix
Quincey). Has dropped to an attractive mark with both the trip and ground likely to serve his
interests – finished 4th at Marseille-Borely over 1700m on 20 March
13. ARABINO – Veteran German performer whose best references were achieved on good ground,
so could therefore be put off by the condition of the track. Finished 4th in a 1500m PSF claimer at
Chantilly on 24 February 14. WHITE PLATIN – Bounced back to form with an encouraging 2nd in a 1200m Quinte+ at
Fontainebleau on 25 March. Dangerous under a light weight
15. VARIYNI – Last-start winner of a 1600m PSF handicap at Chantilly on 8 March – on his handicap
debut. Open to further progress despite a resultant 4kg penalty
16. SZAFRAN – Former resident of Jean-Claude Rouget’s stable. Has shown absolutely nothing
since joining James Grassick and was pulled up on his hurdles debut at Machecoul on 3 February
– others preferred
17. ETATIQUE – Runner-up to SHORT FINAL (9) in defence of his Prix Teddy title over 1400m at
Saint-Cloud on 12 March. Yet to convince at ParisLongchamp in four outings here but is dangerous
to dismiss
Summary: WE RIDE THE WORLD (12) finished 3rd in the Grand Handicap de Deauville last
summer and continues to perform at a very high level despite growing long in the tooth. He boasts
sound references on this course and on heavy ground terrain and has already proven his
competitive off his current mark, so is a speculative selection in a typically trappy Quinte+ event.
LANAKEN (1) is a model of consistency and has never finished worse than 4th in 6 appearances
at ParisLongchamp so is another candidate for success. HALF HALF (3), who ran well in a Listed
race on his reappearance, WHITE PLATIN (14), after an encouraging last-start 2nd, and VICTORY
SALUTE (8), back on track after a long spell out of action, are also competitive for a spot on the
podium.
SELECTIONS
WE RIDE THE WORLD (12) – LANAKEN (1) – HALF HALF (3) – WHITE PLATIN (14)
R4 – AL SHIRA’AA RACING PRIX VANTEAUX – 1800m (a1m1/8) – TURF – Gr3 Race – Flat – EUR € 80,000
1. SURVIE – Undefeated in two PSF outings as a two-year-old in 2023 – won on debut over 1500m
at Deauville and over 1600m at Chantilly on 30 December. Exciting prospect
2. MLLE MOLIERE – Won consecutive 1500m outings at Deauville before losing her unbeaten
record when only 5th in the 1600m Group III Prix d’Aumale on this course on 7 September. Capable
of better and is worth another chance here
3. ALMARA – Has shown promise in three of her four starts on the PSF, winning once and finishing
2nd twice – including in her latest outing over 1900m at Chantilly on 14 March
4. AROUND THE WORLD – Confirmed the promise of her debut 3rd on PSF over 1600m at
Chantilly by winning over the same track and trip on 5 March. Unknown quantity on turf
5. SHIFFRIN – Won the Group III Prix de Condé as a two-year-old in September but finished
unplaced in both subsequent outings – the latest (5th) on he reappearance over 1600m at SaintCloud on 16 March
6. LA MANDALA – Could not have been more impressive on debut, running out a wide-margin 9-
length winner over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on 7 March. Could be anything
7. DARE TO DREAM – Debut winner over 1600m on the turf at Deauville and confirmed that
promise by finishing 4th in a Group III over 1600m on this course when last seen on 7 September.
One to watch on her reappearance
8. MOLTEN ROCK – Karl Burke-trained Redcar debut winner who finished 3rd in a 1600m
Newmarket Listed race on 4 November
9. BLUSH – Won on her reappearance over 1900m on the PSF at Chantilly on 18 March. Open to
further improvement on turf
10. THE FIRST DANCE – Made a winning debut over course and distance in October and confirmed
that promise by finishing 2nd on PSF over 1900m at Chantilly on 23 November. One to watch on
her reappearance
Summary: MISS MOLIERE (2) lost her unbeaten record in the Group III Prix d’Aumale over 1600m
on this course last year but is a lot better than that display/performance suggests and could be
worth siding with on her reappearance. Undefeated LA MANDALA (6) and SURVIE (1) have
revealed serious means and are likely to fight for victory – both are open to improvement. MOLTEN
ROCK (8) and DARE TO DREAM (7) aren’t without a chance either.
SELECTIONS
MLLE MOLIERE (2) – LA MANDALA (6) – SURVIE (1) – MOLTEN ROCK (8)
R5 – PRIX LA FORCE – 1800m (a1m1/8) – TURF – Gr3 Race – Flat – EUR € 80,000
1. SAGANTI – Raced into 4th to SUNWAY (4) over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on the 22nd of October
last year in a Group 1. Has strong overall form and can race into the money first time back from a
rest. Strong each way
2. MONDO MAN – Finished 3rd over 1800m in Listed company at Chantilly on the 8th of March and
can get involved in the finish. Outside chance
3. FIRST LOOK – Excellent debut, followed by an impressive win over 1600m at Chantilly in
November last year. Can race fresh. Player
4. SUNWAY – Made an impressive local winning debut over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on the 22nd of
October last year in a Group 1. Talented, progressive and can race fresh. Strong win
5. ATLAST – Won against weaker on the 12th of October last year at Chantilly over 1500m. More
to beat here and might need it to tighten up. Place chance
6. DE SICA – Brings good form into the race, is progressive but has not run for a while. Placed 3rd
in a Listed race over 1800m at Chantilly in October last year. Big runner
Summary: SUNWAY (4) won impressively a Group 1 over 1600m at Saint-Cloud last back end
and can remain unbeaten here, on a ground that he relishes. SAGANTI (1) has made his presence
felt in a Group 3 and Group 1 and is clearly talented. He has strong each way claims. DE SICA (6)
has talent too, finished 3rd in a Listed race at Chantilly late last year and can race fresh and well.
A must for all bets, despite the layoff. FIRST LOOK (3) won well in November 2023 and if not in
too much need of this race, can be competitive.
SELECTIONS
SUNWAY (4) – SAGANTI (1) – DE SICA (6) – FIRST LOOK (3)
