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France Form Sheet – 15th April
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R1 – PRIX DE ROISSY – 1200m (a6f) – TURF – Class 2 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 53,000
1. BAILEYS BLUES – Well beaten last time, 5th before that over 1300m in a Class 2 race on
February 10th. Others rate higher
2. PUREST TIME – Needed the race last time when unplaced, 5th on October 19th over 1300m
in a handicap before that. Capable of making the frame
3. CHIRIMIRI – 5th two runs ago over 1200m on November 7th in a Class 2 handicap, has won
at this track in 2023. Among the leading chances
4. DENVER CHOP – 5th last time over 1200m in a Class 2 handicap at Fontainebleau on March
25th. Can make the frame
5. O TRASNO – Three unplaced runs of late, 4th before that in a Class 2 handicap on November
7th over 1200m. Place chance
6. RAYSTEVE – Good 3rd at Fontainebleau last time in a Class 2 handicap on March 25th over
1200m. Live chance
7. FORCHESTER – Unplaced on the last two runs, won before that in a Class 2 handicap on
January 15th. Ought to be in the shake-up
8. DROGO – Won two runs back over 1300m in a Class 3 handicap at Chantilly on February
29th. Could be in the handicapper’s grip
9. IMPITOYABLE – Three unplaced runs recently, 3rd at Chantilly on September 9th over
1100m in a Class 2 race before that. Needs to get back to form
10. WHISTLE AND FLUTE – Has three unplaced efforts of late, 3rd before that over 1100m in
a Class 2 race on October 14th. Can be avoided
11. FRENCH DEFENSE – Unplaced on the last two runs, won before that over 1500m on
January 23rd at Cagnes-Sur-Mer. Can be competitive
12. WILD WEST – 4th last time, won before that over 1300m at Deauville on December 25th in
a handicap. Merits consideration
13. KOUTSOUNAKOS – Two unplaced runs of late, won the two races before that, the latter at
Chantilly on September 9th in a Class 3 race over 800m. Looks unlikely
14. PRADARO – Unplaced last time, 2nd before that over 1100m at Fontainebleau in a Class
3 handicap on March 6th. Among the leading contenders
15. SISTER OF LOVE – Won at Fontainebleau over 1200m last time in a Class 3 handicap on
March 25th. Can not be discounted
16. KHAN – Three unplaced runs recently, 2nd before that at Chantilly over 1200m in a Class
2 handicap on September 16th. Outside place chance
Summary: RAYSTEVE (6) is the tentative selection in this open handicap. He was a good third
last time over 1200m in late March. The main danger could be WILD WEST (12) which is the
mount of Christophe Soumillon and was a pleasing fourth last time in the same race as the
selection when not beaten far. CHIRIMIRI (3) won at Chantilly last September and has been
running credibly of late and is one for the each-way backers to take seriously. PRADARO (14)
makes up the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
RAYSTEVE (6) – WILD WEST (12) – CHIRIMIRI (3) – PRADARO (14)
R2 – PRIX DU MONT PAGNOTTE – 1800m (a1m1/8) – TURF – Class 2 Race – Flat – EUR € 28,000
1. STANGHELI – Nice 3rd last time over 1600m in a Class 2 race on September 30th at
Parislongchamp. Live chance
2. SOMMERBLITZ – Won last time in a claiming race over 1800m on March 3rd at Lyon La
Soie. Hard to recommend
3. AL DAAYEN – 3rd at Lyon La Soie last time over 2150m on March 24th in a Class 2 race.
Might find this too much
4. WILL SCARLET – Won well last time over 1400m in a Class 2 race on June 15th. Will be fit
and ready after an absence
5. BELIEVER – Won over 2150m in a maiden last time on January 20th at Cagnes-Sur-Mer.
Can not be ruled out
6. PALAZZO – 4th last time in a Class 2 race at Chantilly on March 14th over 1600m. Has more
to do in a better race
7. CABERNET FRANC – Fair 3rd over 1600m at Chantilly on November 14th in a Class 2 race
on his last run. In the mix
8. RETOUCH – 2nd last time at Chantilly over 1800m in a Class 2 race on October 4th. One to
keep safe
9. ROSE JAIPUR – 2nd over 1800m in a Class 2 race at this racecourse on October 4th when
last seen. Others rate higher
Summary: After 10 months away from the track, WILL SCARLET (4) will be ready for this
outing and this son of Masar should make up into a useful three-year-old. STANGHELI (1) was
a decent third in a Class 2 race when last seen in September and looks like the main danger.
CABERNET FRANC (7) is in the mix and has plenty of improvement to come having only raced
twice so far. BELIEVER (5) makes up the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
WILL SCARLET (4) – STANGHELI (1) – CABERNET FRANC (7) – BELIEVER (5)
R3 – PRIX DU CLOS DU PRIEURE – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 25,000
1. BOMBEY – Won at Nancy over 1400m in a handicap on April 4th when last seen. In form
and can feature
2. CITY OF GOLD – Won last time at Senonnes over 1350m in a maiden race on March 23rd.
Can follow up
3. ALNOORY STAR – 5th at Fontainebleau last time in a Class 3 race over 1400m on April 2nd.
Has work to do
4. WIKENDA – Unplaced last time, 3rd before that at this track on March 8th over 1400m in a
Class 3 race. Capable of a leading role
5. TAHINI – 3rd two runs ago over 1400m at Chantilly on March 18th in a handicap. Among the
leading place chances
6. BAILEYS VITESSE – 6th last time at this racecourse over 1600m in a handicap on January
13th. Has yet to win and might have to wait a while
7. RUE MIA – 4th on the last two runs, the latter in a Class 3 race at Fontainebleau on April 2nd
over 1400m. Place chance
8. STARLIGHT – Unplaced in all three runs so far, the latter over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on April
1st. Handicap debut and others more likely
9. GOLDEN GLOBE – Fair 5th last time at Chantilly over 1300m in a handicap on March 30th.
Ought to be thereabouts
10. WASAYA – Three runs so far, the latest over 1800m in a maiden race on March 22nd. Tries
a handicap but might find this tough
11. BELLAMORE – Five unplaced runs so far, the latter in a claimer at Saint-Cloud on March
12th over 1400m. Makes no appeal
Summary: CITY OF GOLD (2) has every chance of following up on recent success at
Senonnes in a maiden when last seen on March 23rd. GOLDEN GLOBE (9) could be the one
that makes him work hard for the win. He was a credible fifth at Chantilly when last seen 16
days ago. BOMBEY (1) is also worth considering and could be the one to back each way having
scored at Nancy last time. RUE MIA (7) is also worth a mention.
SELECTIONS
CITY OF GOLD (2) – GOLDEN GLOBE (9) – BOMBEY (1) – RUE MIA (7)
R4 – PRIX SIGY – 1100m (a5f1/2) – TURF – Gr3 Race – Flat – EUR € 80,000
1. CLASSIC FLOWER – Nice 2nd in a Listed race over 1100m on March 18th at Chantilly.
Leading contender
2. ACTION POINT – Nice 2nd at Chantilly in a Listed race over 1300m on March 8th. Makes
the trip from the UK and is one to consider
3. SAJIR – Good form last season, ended the year with a win in a Listed race at Chantilly over
1400m on October 7th. Can score on seasonal return
4. MR FLEURANT – 4th at Chantilly over 1300m in a Listed race on March 8th when last seen.
Can not be discounted
5. SYMMETRIC POWER – 4th over 1100m in a Listed race at Chantilly last time on March 18th
over 1100m. Might find this a bit too much
6. BALSAM – Won a Class 2 race over 1200m at Fontainebleau last time on March 25th. More
is needed in a better race
7. LA BELLE POETE – Won at Toulouse over 1200m last time in a Class 1 race on March 11th.
Others make more appeal
8. DOROTHY LAWRENCE – 2nd two runs ago over 1200m in a Group 3 race at Salisbury
(GBR) on September 7th. Looks vulnerable
9. GOT TO LOVE A GREY – Won a Listed race at Chantilly over 1100m last time on March
18th. Can improve and play a lead role
10. JASNA’S SECRET – Possibly needed the run at Chantilly on March 28th when she was
3rd in a Class 1 race over 1400m. Will strip fitter and ought to be thereabouts
Summary: SAJIR (3) was a useful two-year-old and this looks like a nice race to start his 2024
season. He will be fit and ready for this return to action and sets the standard. CLASSIC
FLOWER (1) has had a recent run when second over 1100m in mid-March and will be better
for that run, she was beaten that day by GOT TO LOVE A GREY (9) and it will be competitive
between the pair again. MR FLEURANT (4) can also play a lead role at the business end.
SELECTIONS
SAJIR (3) – CLASSIC FLOWER (1) – GOT TO LOVE A GREY (9) – MR FLEURANT (4)
R5 – PRIX DU HAMEAU DE LA BICHE – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 15,000
1. GOLDEN BEACH – Fourth in a Handicap at Marseille-Vivaux over 2000m on the 9 of March.
In good form and has been a runner-up in three of the last four starts. Not out of it
2. KIASTEP – Third in a Handicap at Pornichet-La Baule over 1700m on the 27 of March. A
previous winner on the PSF at this track. Improved in the latest effort and can make the frame
3. CLOUD MAN – Unplaced in a handicap at this track over 1900m on the 28 of March. Long
losing streak and best to pass by
4. ELUSIVE NELSON – Unplaced in Handicap at this track over 1900m on the 28 of March.
Poor recent efforts and others are preferred
5. DANCE COLONY – Finished 5th in a Conditions race at Hyeres over 1850m on the 16 of
March. Others are preferred
6. ENJOY THE SILENCE – Winner of a Handicap at this track over 1900m on the 28 of March.
A recent winner on the sand but he is versatile. Can double up
7. GRISBI – A good second in Handicap at this track over 1900m on the 28 of March. Christophe
Soumillon takes the rein and will need his skill from the widest barrier. Can go close
8. LA FILLE DE BERLIN – Third in a Handicap at Bordeaux-Le-Bouscat over 1900m on the 16
of March. Improved in the latest effort and is fit. Might place
9. TICKLISH – Finished 9th in a Handicap at Lyon-La Soie over 1800m on the 6 of April. Can
at best play a minor role
10. SORRENZA – Second at Mons over 1500m on the 9 of April. Seldom far off them and the
owner is in good form. Respect
11. TARAHUMARA QUEEN – Unplaced in a Handicap at Deauville over 1900m on the 12 of
January. Would be a shock winner
12. FELI CHOP – Unplaced at Mons over 1500m on the 11 of January. Others are preferred in
this line-up
13. ANGEL DUST – Unplaced in a Handicap at Le Croise-Laroche over 1800m on the 22 of
March. Probably needed the last start and can improve
14. COVADONGA – Third in Handicap at this track over 1900m on the 28 of March. Close up
behind ENJOY THE SILENCE (6)and GRISBI (7) and can feature. Heavy ground will be a
negative
15. REDRUNNER – Unplaced in a Handicap at this track over 1600m on the 4 of April. Only
placed once in fifteen starts.Can surprise
16. MY RIVER – Unplaced in a Handicap at Marseille-Borely over 1700m on the 13 of February.
Yet to win and would be a shock winner
17. EXCLUSIVE BEAUTY – Finished 6th at Mons over 1500m on the 22 of January. Has not
been placed for some time. Others are much preferred
Summary: GRISBI (7) will be ridden by Christophe Soumillon from the widest gate of 17. Will
need all of his assistance and should be involved in the finish. ENJOY THE SILENCE (6) is one
of the dangers and is a versatile sort. COVADONGA (14) was close up behind these two and
deserves to be respected. GOLDEN BEACH (1) is consistent in handicaps and can go close
again.
SELECTIONS
GRISBI (7) – ENJOY THE SILENCE (6) – COVADONGA (14) – GOLDEN BEACH (1)
R6 – PRIX DU PAVE DE THIERS – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Class 3 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 22,000
1. NEVA NEVADA – A decent second in a Handicap at ParisLongchamp over 2000m on the 7
of April. Unlucky in the latest effort and can go one better
2. EAGLEHAWK – Disappointing latest in a Handicap at this track over 1600m on the 30 of
March.Disappointing return after a break
3. PLANTHALYA – Third in a Handicap at Fontainebleau over 1400m on the 2 of April. She
has won three times this year, so has gone up in the weights. Super consistent and deserves
to be respected
4. MORHIB – Fourth in a Handicap at this track over 1600m on the 4 of April. Improved in the
latest and does enjoy the heavy ground. Can be involved in the finish
5. SICILIA – Was fourth in a Handicap at this track over 1600m on the 30 of March. She
performs well on the sand and grass. Possible value of the race
6. PERMENTON – Was 5th in a Claimer at Le Croise-Laroche over 1100m on the 22 of March.
Probably needed the last start and can improve by stepping up in distance
7. ROUVRAY – Disappointed when last seen in a Handicap at this track over 1600m on the 30
of March. Showed some improvement in the latest effort and can surprise on the grass
8. TOUTELUSIVE – Unplaced in a Conditions race at Marseille-Vivaux over 1500m on the 23
of March. Others are preferred
9. BLACKBIRDFLY – Winner of a Handicap at this track over 1900m on the 28 of March. A
runner that performs on sand and grass. Small place chance
10. MANDRES – Finished 6th in a Handicap Compiegne over 1800m on the 29 of March. Only
having the fifth start can improve
11. FIRST PAGE – Unplaced in a Handicap at Compiegne over 1800m on the 29 of March.
Poor efforts and best to pass by
12. OLIVA – Second at Madrid over 1600m on the 24 of March. In form and can be involved in
the finish
13. SAMAGACE DU VIVIEN – Finished second in a Handicap at this track over 1600m on the
4 of April. In form and suited to this track. Knocking hard and deserves a victory
14. PETERHOF – Third in a Handicap at this track over 1600m on the 4 of April. Close up in
the latest effort and has sufficient means to fight for the victory
15. RECOLEROS – Unplaced in a Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2000m on the 16 of March.
Unplaced since winning in November last year
16. ZELZALITA – Was 7th in a Handicap at this track over 1600m on the 4 of April. Can at best
play a minor role
17. HEATHERWOOD – Was 6th in a Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 1500m on the 26 of March.
Performed better than rated and is well-weighted with an in-form jockey. Consider
Summary: NEVA NEVADA (1) sets the standard and was an unlucky runner-up last time out.
Can go one better. SAMAGACE DU VIVIEN (13) is one of the dangers and has been close-up
recently. Has sufficient means to fight for the victory. ROUVRAY (7) can improve on the grass
surface. MORHIB (4) is another with claims at the win.
SELECTIONS
NEVA NEVADA (1) – SAMAGACE DU VIVIEN (13) – ROUVRAY (7) – MORHIB (4)
