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France Form Sheet – 19th April
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R1 – PRIX AMOUR DRAKE – 2400m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Maiden Race – Flat – EUR € 27,000
1. JEAN PIC – Made an encouraging introduction (3rd) in the reference race over this course and
distance on 26 March, finishing behind MR DIAFOIRUS (5). Ought to be competitive with
improvement expected
2. SPINELLO – Didn’t go unnoticed when finishing 4th on debut in the benchmark event over track
and trip on 26 March. Would’ve gained plenty from that experience
3. ANNABEL’S GHOST – Finished 10th of 12 on debut over track and trip in the reference race on
26 March. Best watched for now
4. MORO – Acquitted himself well on debut over at this venue, finishing 5th of 15 runners over
2000m on 21 March. Will be wiser to the task now
5. MR DIAFOIRUS – Caught the eye on debut when a staying-on 2nd to Talise over this course
and distance on 26 March. Will be a factor
6. INTERNAUTE – Regally bred Sea The Stars colt runner-up in both starts this year. Finished
(2nd) ahead of subsequent winner Talise over 2200m at Fontainebleau on 2 March and wouldn’t
be winning out to of turn after finishing 2nd at Chantilly over 2000m on 30 March last time out
Summary: INTERNAUTE (6) has confirmed the promise of his debut 4th last year by finishing 2nd
in both comeback outings this season and is good value to go one better here, having finished
ahead of Talise on his reappearance at Fontainebleau on 2 March. The latter subsequently opened
his account by beating MR DIAFOIRUS (5), JEAN PIC (1) and SPINELLO (2), who finished in that
order, over this course and distance.
SELECTIONS
INTERNAUTE (6) – MR DIAFOIRUS (5) – JEAN PIC (1) – SPINELLO (2)
R2 – PRIX SICARELLE – 2400m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Maiden Race – Flat – EUR € 27,000
1. SIYANDRA – Revealed considerable means in finishing 2nd in both starts last year and needn’t
improve a great deal on her reappearance to go one better. Runner-up over 1800m on turf at
Chantilly when last seen on 11 October
2. AQUILAE – Didn’t go unnoticed on debut when finishing 5th behind ZARAKIVA (3) on debut over
2000m on this course on 21 March. Warrants respect
3. ZARAKIVA – Caught the eye on debut when 2nd over 2000m on this course on 21 March. Will
be a factor with any amount of improvement expected
4. DAME QUANT – Improving Masar filly who made an encouraging reappearance when 2nd over
course and distance on heavy ground on 26 March. Keep safe
5. QUEEN OF KAHRAMAN – Improved to finish 4th over course and distance on 26 March with
blinkers fitted for the first time. Could have more to offer
6. TENTED CAMP – Didn’t go unnoticed when finishing 5th on debut over course and distance on
26 March. Would have gained plenty from that experience
7. BAD ROMANCE – Showed promise by finishing 3rd on debt over this trip in PSF at Pornichet
on 27 March. Not taken lightly
8. MOOSBEERE – Debuted in Germany, finished 3rd at Düsseldorf over 1600m in October, but
failed to confirm that promise when only 8th over 2000m at Chantilly in her first start on French soil
on 30 March. Best watched for now
9. MOSAIQUE – Well-bred Dubawi filly who was slightly disappointing when only 6th on debut over
2000m on this course on 21 March. better expected with that experience to count on
Summary: Group I Prix de Diane entry SIYANDRA (1) revealed her quality by finishing 2nd in both
starts as a two-year-old last season and is good value to make a winning reappearance here. She
will, however, have to thwart the challenge of ZARAKIVA (3) who was also 2nd on debut at this
venue. AQUILAE (2) and MOSAIQUE (9) are likely to improve after pleasing introductions, so are
candidates for success too.
SELECTIONS
SIYANDRA (1) – ZARAKIVA (3) – AQUILAE (2) – MOSAIQUE (9)
R3 – PRIX CLEOPATRE – 2100m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Gr3 Race – Flat – EUR € 80,000
1. PARAIBA – Promising debut winner on the PSF at Deauville over 1900m on 5 November. Could
be anything returning from a subsequent absence
2. KEEN APPROACH – Made a winning reappearance over 1900m on the PSF at Deauville and
confirmed that form/improvement by finishing 3rd in a 2000m Listed race on this course on 7 March
3. FUN WITH FLAGS – Undefeated in three outings and was impressive in winning a 2000m Listed
race on her reappearance at this venue on 7 March. One to beat
4. MAKE A WISH – Consistent and versatile last-start winner over 2200m at Fontainebleau on 15
March. Her experience ought to stand her in good stead
5. MAGESTIC MOON – Built on the promise of her debut 5th on the PSF over 1500m at Deauville
by finishing 3rd over 1900m on PSF at Deauville on 19 January. Could improve improve on turf for
the first time
6. WAR CHIMES – Impressive wide-margin winner of the 1800m Listed Prix Isonomy at Chantilly
on 27 October. Not taken lightly on her reappearance
7. HALFDAY – Confirmed the promise of her debut 2nd over 1900m on the PSF at Deauville by
winning over 1600m on PSF at Chantilly on 22 December. Warrants respect on her reappearance
in her first start on turf
Summary: Unbeaten FUN WITH FLAGS (3) has been impressive in winning each of her three
starts and, like her training companion Lazzat not so long ago, could preserve her 100% record
and win the first Group race of her career. WAR CHIMES (6) also impressed with a wide-margin
victory in a Listed race last year and is likely to lead the opposition, ahead of unbeaten debut winner
PARAIBA (1) who could be anything on her reappearance. Promising HALFDAY (7) isn’t without a
chance either on her reappearance.
SELECTIONS
FUN WITH FLAGS (3) – WAR CHIMES (6) – PARAIBA (1) – HALFDAY (7)
R4 – PRIX PAS DE DEUX – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Newcomers Race – Flat – EUR € 27,000
1. SHADIRWAN – Kingman gelding trained by Francis-Henri Graffard, who has engaged Stéphane
Pasquier to ride this son of a mare whose dam placed several times at Group II level
2. SOHO HOUSE – Well-bred Fabrice Chappet-trained Sea The Star colt with an attractive
pedigree. One to note on debut with Cristian Demuro aboard
3. LANZELOT GOLD – Maxime Guyon is a notable jockey booking on this Toronado colt from the
stable of Jean-Pierre Carvalho
4. OCEAN VIKING – Godolphin’s Farhh colt with a Group I Prix du Jockey Club entry. Mickaël
Barzalona rides for André Fabre
5. WINGTIP – Stéphane Cérulis-trained Twirling Candy colt to be ridden on debut by Anthony
Crastus. Not taken lightly
6. VCTE DE JODELET – César Belmont takes 2,5kg off the back of this André Fabre-trained
Kitten’s Joy colt on debut. Dark horse
7. AVEDON – David Smaga-trained Demarchelier colt whose dam, Thais, distinguished herself at
the highest level in the United States. Eddy Hardouin rides
8. SOBERANO CEN – Ten Sovereigns colt from the powerful yard of Christopher Head. Warrants
respect on debut with Aurélien Lemaitre engaged
Summary: A newcomers’ race in which Group I classic entry OCEAN VIKING (4), closely related
to a Listed winner in Norway, seems the one to side with. SHADIRWAN (1), who runs in the
interests of His Highness Aga Khan, is also a candidate for success. AVEDON (7) and SOBERANO
CEN (8) are others with legitimate winning ambitions on debut.
SELECTIONS
OCEAN VIKING (4) – SHADIRWAN (1) – AVEDON (7) – SOBERANO CEN (8)
R5 – PRIX PARADE D’AMOUR – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Newcomers Race – Flat – EUR € 27,000
1. IMEDARA – Dam won twice from 1400m – 1700m and this filly represents powerful connections
so could be a factor. Monitor the market
2. DARNYA – Dam raced three times without doing anything useful and this filly could just need a
few educational runs. Unlikely winner
3. BLUE MOVES – Dam was unraced and this filly doesn’t get the heart racing on paper but could
be of interest if there is support. Monitor the market
4. ALYAQUT – Dam remained a maiden after eight outings and this filly could need further before
showing something useful. Not fancied
5. BRIGANTINA – Dam was unraced and this filly gets weight of the back courtesy of an apprentice
riding but she will likely need the run. Others preferred
6. GOLD LOVE – Dam won three times from 1900m – 2100m but this runner is unlikely to play much
of a role on debut. Likely to need a few runs
7. SWEET EXCESS – Dam won once over 1600m and this filly could be better for the run. Others
make more appeal
8. BAILEYS ILLUSION – Dam won once over 1300m in France before leaving to England where
she won four times. Trip is a question mark
9. LIV GOLD – Dam was unraced and this filly isn’t an appealing type on paper nor does she
represent a yard that are known for winning on debut. One to pass by
10. ON THE CLOUDS – Dam was unraced and this filly could be a useful sort in the making so is
definitely worth keeping an eye on. One to watch
11. GRACELLA – This daughter of Siyouni represents an inform yard that are more than capable
of getting them ready on debut. Follow the market
12. ZORA – Dam won four times in Germany and notched up eight victories once coming to France
but this filly is likely to need the run. One to pass by
13. ROYAL VELVET – Daughter of Zarak that is likely to need an outing or two before shaping up
with real menace. Others preferred
14. SOLINAH – Dam won once over 1700m and this filly is bred in the purple so it would be no
surprise to see her go well on debut. Big chance
15. QUEEN CEN – Dam won three times including a victory in a Group 3 in Ireland and she is likely
to be forward on debut. Winning chance
Summary: In what could be a race to follow over time, SOLINAH (14) is the top choice and the
one that stands out on paper. She draws well and gets Maxime Guyon which all points to a huge
performance. QUEEN CEN (15) is an attractive type and could likely show potential from the off.
IMEDARA (1) and ON THE CLOUDS (10) both hail from solid yards that will be looking to deliver
for big connections.
SELECTIONS
SOLINAH (14) – QUEEN CEN (15) – IMEDARA (1) – ON THE CLOUDS (10)
