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France Form Sheet – 12th April
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R1 – PRIX MEMORANDUM – 900m (a4f1/2) – TURF – Class 3 Race – Flat – EUR € 30,000
1. MISTER CHANG – Won well on debut over 1100m at Le Lion D’Angers only 12 days ago. Can
improve and follow up
2. GALLIUS – 6th at Le Lion D’Angers on debut over 1100m 12 days ago behind MISTER
CHANG (1) that day. Unlikely
3. EL KRAKEN – 5th at Saint-Cloud over 900m on March 21st on his debut run. Will need vast
improvement to be involved
4. DOCTEUR SAFI – 6th on debut at Lyon Parilly on March 17th over 900m. Should improve but
others preferred
5. HERRENCHIEMSEE – Nice 2nd at Saint-Cloud on debut on March 21st over 900m. From a top
stable and ought to make an impact
6. BOMBONERA – 3rd at Saint-Cloud on March 21st, when 25L behind the winner that day.
Needs more to score but should be fitter this time
7. LA GUAPISIMA – Nice pedigree by City Light, from a leading stable and Guyon booked to ride
catches the eye. Bold show can be expected
Summary: MISTER CHANG (1) won readily on debut and is turned out quickly after that success
at Le Lion D’Angers 12 days ago. He looks like he can follow up on that success if in similar form.
LA GUAPISIMA (7) is from a good stable and has Maxime Guyon booked to ride. She could be
the main threat as she will be nicely tuned. HERRENCHIEMSEE (5) was beaten 5L at SaintCloud but will be better for that race and can have a say. BOMBONERA (6) was third that day,
although beaten a long way.
SELECTIONS
MISTER CHANG (1) – LA GUAPISIMA (7) – HERRENCHIEMSEE (5) – BOMBONERA (6)
R2 – PRIX DURBAN – 2100m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Class 2 Race – Flat – EUR € 28,000
1. ALAKAI – Won nicely on her last start on October 11th over 1800m at Chantilly and looks like
one to follow this season
2. THE WHITE LADY – Won at Chantilly over 1900m on February 15th on the only run. Should
improve but others preferred
3. BONNY WAY – Won last time on her second start on February 12th over 2150m. More
required in a better race
4. WASABI – Won on March 26th on the sole run to date by 19L at Saint-Cloud. Could be very
useful and can feature
5. ZANIAH – Won on her debut over 2000m at Marseille Borely on March 20th on her only run to
date. Can be on the premises
6. GALA REAL – Won last time over 2000m at Lyon Parilly on November 2nd when last seen.
Needs a few to falter
7. WOOTTON ZI – Won cosily by 3.5L on March 11th at Toulouse on the only run to date over
2100m. Player
Summary: All of these fillies scored on their latest outings. ALAKAI (1) looked like a filly who
could do well with a winter on her back after scoring at Chantilly last October and gets the vote
ahead of the facile winner last time WASABI (4) who romped to a 19L success on her sole start at
Saint-Cloud and could be very smart. WOOTTON ZI (7) won well on her sole start and ought to
be on the premises. ZANIAH (5) could be the best of the remainder.
SELECTIONS
ALAKAI (1) – WASABI (4) – WOOTTON ZI (7) – ZANIAH (5)
R3 – PRIX PAT GLENNON – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Class 4 Race – Flat – EUR € 16,000
1. BLACK LIVES MATTER – Four unplaced runs of late, won before that over 1600m at Chantilly
on December 12th. Needs to get back on track
2. KING HARTWOOD – 5th two runs ago over 1400m in a Class 3 handicap is the best form of
late, that was on March 12th. Has dropped in the ratings but is best watched for now
3. KASSAR SAID – Won last time at Fontainebleau over 1400m in a Class 3 handicap on April
2nd. Leading chance
4. FLEUR DE SEL – Nice 2nd last time over 1400m in a Class 3 handicap 12 days ago. Ought to
be in the shake-up
5. JUST IN TIME GAME – Fair 3rd over 1400m at Le Lion D’Angers on March 31st in a Class 3
handicap. In the mix
6. SCHWENDI – Fair 2nd last time at Pornichet on March 2nd over 1700m. Has been placed on
the last three runs and is overdue a win
7. CUSTARD TARTE – 5th last time over 1600m in a Class 3 handicap at Fontainebleau on
March 2nd. Looks vulnerable
Summary: SCHWENDI (6) has been placed on his last three runs and looks ready to finally get
his head in front. The improving KASSAR SAID (3) looks as though she could be the main threat
after some honest efforts of late with a recent win 10 days ago at Fontainebleau. FLEUR DE SEL
(4) and JUST IN TIME GAME (5) look the best of the remainder and ought to fight it out for minor
honours.
SELECTIONS
SCHWENDI (6) – KASSAR SAID (3) – FLEUR DE SEL (4) – JUST IN TIME GAME (5)
R4 – PRIX DU JARDIN DES TOURNEROCHES – 1500m (a7f1/2) – TURF – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 23,000
1. TENYEARSAFTER – 4th last time at Saint-Cloud in a claimer on September 29th over 1600m.
Others make more appeal
2. FAMILIAR – 5th last time at Saint-Cloud over 1600m in a handicap on March 7th. Down in
class and has solid claims
3. GOLD O’BOY – 7th last time in a handicap over 1600m on March 7th at Saint-Cloud. Has work
to do
4. LETWAR – Won at Pau last time in a claimer on February 2nd over 1600m. Can keep
improving and ought to be thereabouts
5. SESTO ELEMENTO – Two unplaced runs so far, the latter at Chantilly over 1300m on March
14th in a maiden. Down in class but others preferred
6. BEJAR – Won last time over 1600m in a claimer at Compiegne on March 29th. Lightly raced
and has more to come
7. PRINCESS – Unplaced last time over 1400m at Dortmund (DEU) on September 17th. Did win
last June over 1300m. In the mix
Summary: FAMILIAR (2) ran well in a handicap last time at Saint-Cloud in early March and back
in claiming class he looks like the one to beat. BEJAR (6) could be the one that makes him work
hard. She scored last time and is lightly raced. She has more to come. LETWAR (4) has a similar
profile and ought to be involved. PRINCESS (7) heads the remainder.
SELECTIONS
FAMILIAR (2) – BEJAR (6) – LETWAR (4) – PRINCESS (7)
R5 – PRIX CANOT – 2100m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Class 1 Race – Flat – EUR € 38,000
1. ZULU WARRIOR – Finished 6th in a Listed Race at Deauville over 2500m on 19 October. Has
been gelded since and is worth keeping an eye on
2. VEIL OF SHADOWS – Unplaced in a Listed Race at Newcastle over 2040m on 11 November
in last start of 2023. First run in France for new trainer and is best to be monitored
3. FLIGHT LEADER – Finished 8th in a Group 2 at ParisLongchamp over 1950m on 30
September when last see. Sixth in 2023 Prix du Jockey Club and won on comeback last year
4. SYRAKUS – Finished 2nd in a Listed Race at Chantilly over 2000m on 27 October. Off since
then but likely to enjoy the cut in the ground
5. ONLY THE BRAVE – Unplaced in a Conditions race at Deauville over 1900m on the 28 of
November. Might need the run back after the absence
6. DIAMOND VENDOME – Well beaten 6th in a Conditions race at Chantilly over 2400 on 30
March. Others are preferred in this line-up
7. AZOV – Second in a Conditions race at Marseille-Borely over 1700m on 30 March. Very
consistent horse but faces a tougher task this time
8. DSCHINGIS STAR – Finished 9th in a Group 2 at ParisLongchamp over 3000m on 30
September. Cristian Demuro in the irons and can make the frame
9. MANTOOG – Finished 5th in a Conditions race at Chantilly over 2400m on 30 March. That was
his first race in France and should improve for the run
Summary: FLIGHT LEADER (3) was a good 6th in the 2023 Prix du jockey-Club and won on his
comeback run last year. He looks a solid proposition in this contest. VEIL OF SHADOWS (2)
showed ability last year in UK and can be a danger on her first start in France for Alex Pantall.
ZULU WARRIOR (1) has his first run since he has been gelded and is worth a look in. SYRAKUS
(4) is effective on testing ground and can pop up.
SELECTIONS
FLIGHT LEADER (3) – VEIL OF SHADOWS (2) – ZULU WARRIOR (1) – SYRAKUS (4)
R6 – PRIX MAGISTER – 2000m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Class 3 Race – Flat – EUR € 23,000
1. HAYA OF STAR – Won a Handicap at this track over 2100m on the 12 of March. Proved he
enjoyed the heavy ground that day and could double up
2. SKY GOLD – Winner of a Handicap at Lyon-Parilly over 2200m on the 17 of March. Up in
grade and needs to show further improvement
3. SADAK – Finished 4th in a Conditions race at this track over 2000m on the 7 of March. Should
have come on for the run and can redeem himself
4. KING TREZY – Finished 4th in a Conditions race at Chantilly over 2000m on the 30 of March.
Seldom far off them and similar can be expected
5. MEAUTIS – Runner-up in a Conditions race at Chantilly over 2200m on the 15 of March.
Performs well in heavy and good going. Consistent and is fit
6. LALA LIGHT – Finished 6th in a Conditions race at Chantilly over 1600m on the 14 of March.
Probably needed the run that day and could do better
7. RUE CUSTINE – Runner-up in a Claimer at Compiegne over 1800m on the 19 of March. faces
an uphill task and is best to watch
8. PRIVATE DINNING – Finished 4th in a Conditions race at Chantilly over 1900m on the 18 of
March. Tries the turf for the first time and could be suited
Summary: HAYA OF STAR (1) won well last time and should once again be a big player if the
ground remains testing. He is the first choice here ahead of SADAK (3), who is expected to
improve for his comeback run. PRIVATE DINNING (8) has shown talent on the fibersand and is
worth a look in on debut on the turf. MEAUTIS (5) is in good shape and is not out of it.
SELECTIONS
HAYA OF STAR (1) – SADAK (3) – PRIVATE DINNING (8) – MEAUTIS (5)
