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France Form Sheet – 20th April
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R1 – QATAR PRIX DJEBELLA II – 1500m (a7f1/2) – TURF – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 20,000
1. JAAZMINA DU SOLEIL – Ran well on debut when runner-up in Conditions race at BordeauxLe Bouscat over 1400m on 1 April. Be right there the finish once again
2. INTRASTELLAR – Produced a good debut when third in a Conditions race at Bordeaux-Le
Bouscat over 1400m on 1 April. Can contest the finish once again
3. AL MUTHQAFAH – A three-year-old filly by Af Albahar out of Al Mubadara who is making her
debut. Watch the betting
4. ZALLAL AL SHAHANIA – A three-year-old filly by Azadi out of Insheragh who is making her
debut. Watch the betting
5. FIKRAH – A three-year-old filly by Mister Ginoux out of Pali’ba who is making her debut. Watch
the betting
6. LAMBADA DU CROATE – A three-year-old filly by Mister Ginoux out of Gypsadah du Croate
who is making her debut. Watch the betting
7. LADY SAFANA – A three-year-old filly by Mister Ginoux out of Gypsadah du Croate who is
making her debut. Watch the betting
8. TINDJA DU SOLEIL – A three-year-old filly by Gazwan out of Sheenah who is making her debut.
Watch the betting
9. IMAGINATION – A three-year-old filly by Al Mamun Monlau out of Flash Class who is making
her debut. Watch the betting
10. JABBARA – A three-year-old filly byMahabb out of Djedahes who is making her debut. Watch
the betting
11. RIYAH – A three-year-old filly by Munjiz out of Wadya who is making her debut. Watch the
betting
Summary: RIYAH (11) and AL MUTHQAFAH (3) are both making their debut but are well-bred
fillies and it would not be a surprise were either of them to prove good enough against these rivals.
RIYAH (11) is the narrow choice to score. JAAZMINA DU SOLEIL (1) ran well on her debut when
third and that experience should get her to fight out the finish once again. ZALLAL AL SHAHANIA
(4) is another newcomer to consider.
SELECTIONS
RIYAH (11) – AL MUTHQAFAH (3) – JAAZMINA DU SOLEIL (1) – ZALLAL AL SHAHANIA
(4)
R2 – PRIX DU PRINTEMPS – 2400m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 2 Race – Flat – EUR € 22,000
1. TOP OF MIND – Has been in top form with three wins in a row, the latter over 2400m at this track
on March 17th in a Class 2 race. Can win again
2. DEVIL IN THE SKY – Has two unplaced runs of late in Listed and a Group 3 race, 4th before
that in a Group 3 race at Chantilly over 2400m in mid-June. Player
3. LAUGHINGOF FEAR – Unplaced last time, 4th before that over 3000m at Goteborg(SWE) on
September 30th. Makes no appeal
4. MR DE POURCEAUGNAC – Fair 4th in a Class 2 race at this track over 2400m on March 17th
last time. Warrants respect and can not be ruled out
5. CHECKPOINT – 5th last time at Zurich (CHE) over 2475m on September 24th. Looks hard to
recommend
6. KANESHYA – Won last time at Fontainebleau in a Class 3 race on April 2nd over 2200m. Will
find this difficult
7. MONT DE SOLEIL – Won his sole run to date over 2400m at Chantilly on April 5th, 2023. Can
improve and play a lead role after an absence
8. KARRIEWHITCHIT – 3rd over 2400m at this track in a Class 2 race on March 17th when last
seen. Might find a few of these too smart
9. ATLANTICA – Three unplaced runs of late, 3rd before that in a Listed race at Dusseldorf (DEU)
over 2100m on June 16th. Capable of making the frame
Summary: After racking up a hat-trick of wins it is hard to see past TOP OF MIND (1). She won
nicely at this track in mid-March when she last appeared. DEVIL IN THE SKY (2) is a threat having
been highly tried of late. He was fourth in a Group 3 race at Chantilly last summer and can have a
say in proceedings. MONT DE SOLEIL (7) lacks experience and a recent run but did plenty right
when scoring on debut and can not be discounted. ATLANTICA (9) is also worth a mention.
SELECTIONS
TOP OF MIND (1) – DEVIL IN THE SKY (2) – MONT DE SOLEIL (7) – ATLANTICA (9)
R3 – PRIX DE BELLERIVE – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Class 3 Handicap – Flat – EUR € 20,000
1. SHIELDING – Two unplaced runs of late, won before that over 1400m in a Class 3 handicap on
June 29th. Not seen since November and might need this outing
2. ASHIKTASH – Unplaced last time, 3rd before that in a Class 4 race on February 12th over
1600m. One to keep safe
3. BELAFONTE – Four unplaced runs of late, 3rd before that at Marseille Borely over 1800m in a
Class 1 race on November 12th. In the mix
4. EL MEASTRO – Unplaced last time, 3rd before that in a Class 3 race on February 19th over
1500m. Has decent placed form at this track and can be the one to beat
5. JOH SPIRIT – 4th last time at Salon Provence in a Class 3 handicap on April 3rd. Course winner
over 1600m in November 2023. Outside place chance
6. AGRI – Fair 4th in a Class 3 race over 1500m on February 19th and has won at this track over
1600m previously. Can not be discounted
7. NEW LIGHT – Won the last two runs, the latter at Nancy over 1400m on September 17th in a
handicap. Ought to be thereabouts after a 7 month absence
8. ETERNEL – 5th two runs ago in a Class 3 handicap over 1500m on February 26th. Makes limited
appeal
Summary: EL MEASTRO (4) could be the best option in this race. He was a decent third two starts
ago at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in February over 1500m and has good course form at this track.
BELAFONTE (3) is capable of making an impact despite four tame efforts of late. ASHIKTASH (2)
is one for the each-way backers to take seriously in this eight-runner event. AGRI (6) is a winner
at this track and warrants respect.
SELECTIONS
EL MEASTRO (4) – BELAFONTE (3) – ASHIKTASH (2) – AGRI (6)
R4 – PRIX CARRUS – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Maiden Race – Flat – EUR € 21,000
1. ZRYAN – Nice 2nd at Saint-Cloud over 1600m on March 12th in a maiden race and 2nd before
that at Craon in September. Live chance
2. MEKHXIMAA – Promise when 5th at Chantilly on the sole run so far over 1900m on March 18th
in a maiden race. Consider
3. DESERT RHAPSODY – Unplaced on four runs so far, the latter over 1600m at this track on
March 17th. Hard to fancy
4. CALADBOLG – Did well when 2nd at Chantilly over 1600m on March 28th in a maiden on the
sole start. Can make progress and be on the premises
5. GLANCE OF STARS – Unplaced on the only run over 2000m at Saint-Cloud on March 21st.
Needs vast improvement to feature
6. HER CHRISTOPHER – Two unplaced runs so far, the latter over 1950m at Le Mans on March
11th. Looks unlikely
7. OURO PRETO – Unplaced on the last two runs, 2nd before that at Chantilly over 1800m on
September 13th. Can feature
8. MONTEBELYO – 3rd at Chantilly on the only run on March 28th in a maiden over 1600m. Should
improve and has outside place claims
9. GRETZKY – Nice 3rd at Chantilly over 1900m on March 18th on his second start. Looks the likely
winner
Summary: GRETZKY (9) has run well on both his runs so far and was a pleasing third at Chantilly
over 1900m in mid-March last time. He is the selection ahead of OURO PRETO (7) who has been
a bit below par in the last two runs but was a promising second at Chantilly last September and
can get back on track in this. ZRYAN (1) has been second on the last two runs and needs to be
respected. MEKHXIMAA (2) can also be involved and can only improve from his latest run.
SELECTIONS
GRETZKY (9) – OURO PRETO (7) – ZRYAN (1) – MEKHXIMAA (2)
R5 – PRIX DESIR DE MAI – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Maiden Race – Flat – EUR € 21,000
1. CANTATRICE – 5th last time at Deauville on January 12th over 1300m in a maiden race. Hard
to recommend
2. XTRAVAGANZA – 9th on the sole run at Chantilly over 1600m on March 28th in a maiden race.
Looks vulnerable
3. BALTIC EMPRESS – Promise when 6th on the sole run to date over 1900m at Deauville on
December 3rd in a maiden. Can be involved
4. SAMOTHRAKI – Fair 4th at Toulouse over 1600m on March 20th on the only run. Can be fitter
for that run and has place claims
5. NURTURE – Fair 4th at Chantilly on debut on March 28th over 1600m. Among the leading place
chances
6. A L’HEURE – Unplaced on the only run so far over 1600m at Deauville on October 18th. Might
find this tough
7. DIVIDE AND RULE – 4th at this track last time on March 17th over 1600m. Looks progressive
and ought to be thereabouts
8. BEST OFFER – Good 4th on debut at Saint-Cloud on March 7th over 1600m. Can only improve
and looks a leading player
9. YAKAMOUN – Credible 3rd at this track over 1600m on March 17th on the only run so far. Will
be more streetwise this time and can feature
10. DAKOTA GIRL – 3rd over 1400m at Munich-Riem (DEU) on the only run on August 12th. Others
rate higher
Summary: Some promising types line up in this maiden event. BEST OFFER (8) caught the eye
when fourth at Saint-Cloud in early March and will know more this time after that pleasing run. She
can score from DIVIDE AND RULE (7) who ran well at this track last time and could give the
selection the most to do. YAKAMOUN (9) is also one that can step forward from a pleasing debut
at this track when third. She will be more focused today. BALTIC EMPRESS (3) heads the rest.
SELECTIONS
BEST OFFER (8) – DIVIDE AND RULE (7) – YAKAMOUN (9) – BALTIC EMPRESS (3)
R6 – PRIX JEAN MALLEN – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 20,000
1. PARRHESIA – Unplaced on the last two runs, 4th before that over 1600m at Chantilly on January
24th in a Class 2 race. Outside place chance
2. TEAM BUILDING – Three unplaced runs of late, won before that over 1300m at Deauville on
December 20th. Needs to get back on track
3. PRINCESSE COLUMBIA – Unplaced last time, won before that at Lyon La Soie over 1800m on
January 11th. Ought to be thereabouts
4. STAR FROM THE EAST – Unplaced on the last two runs, 3rd before that over 1300m at
Deauville on January 6th in a handicap. Looks vulnerable
5. THOR LIGHTNING – Won at Lyon La Soie last time over 1800m on March 24th in a handicap.
Place contender
6. INTUITION – Nice 4th last time at Pornichet over 1700m on March 27th in a maiden race. Can
score on handicap debut
7. TECUMSEH – Has shown ability in three runs so far, 7th at Chantilly last time in a maiden race
on March 18th over 1900m. In the mix
8. FALBALA – 4th last time at Chantilly in a maiden over 1600m on March 5th. Looks capable of
having a presence
9. SOKNA – Won a handicap at Fontainebleau over 1800m on March 15th when last seen. More
required with the rise in the handicap
Summary: INTUITION (6) could be well handicapped after three runs in maiden events. She is
given the vote ahead of TECUMSEH (7) who has also shown talent in three runs so far himself and
ought to be involved at the business end. FALBALA (8) is also lightly raced and can not be ruled
out of the top three. PRINCESSE COLUMBIA (3) is already a winner and can not be ruled out of
having a say in the finish.
SELECTIONS
INTUITION (6) – TECUMSEH (7) – FALBALA (8) – PRINCESSE COLUMBIA (3)
R7 – PRIX DE LA VIEILLE BOURSE – 1800m (a1m1/8) – TURF – Maiden Race – Flat – EUR € 21,000
1. INTISAR – Was 7th in a Conditions race at Saint-Cloud over 2000m on the 21 of March. Dropping
in the distance and can improve on the debut effort
2. BUSTOPHER JONES – A modest 7th on debut in a Conditions race at Lyon-La Soie over 2150m
on the 6 of April. Others are preferred in this line-up
3. MIA GRANDE – Third in a Conditions race Lyon-La Soie over 18oom on the 24 of March. The
latest two races have been third. Debut on grass and could suit
4. MILL LANE – Not disgraced whenthird in a Conditions race at Mons over 1500m on the 25 of
March. Improved in the latest effort and will need to confirm
5. SILVER SPUR – Disappointing 7th in a Conditions race Chantilly over 1800m on the 14 of
November. Trying the grass for the first time and was a runner-up on debut.
6. TWO O’CLOCK JUMP – Finished 7th in a Conditions race at this track over 1800m on the 22 of
March. Has scope to improve and can play a role
7. NATIVE PEARL – Finished 5th in a Conditions race at Chantilly over 1600m on the 5 of March.
Entered in the Poule dEssai and Prix de Diane (Gr1) and faces a much easier task
8. SAHARA GOLD – Did not show much when 10th in a Conditions race at Chantilly over 1600m
on the 28 of March. Moderate debut effort and must improve on that
9. VEGA – On debut was 6th in a Conditions race at Pornichet-La Baule over 1700m on the 27 of
March. Has scope to improve and can have a say
10. PEBBLESSHINYBRIGHT – Good third in a Conditions race at this track over 1800m on the 22
of March. She has sufficient means to fight for the victory
11. FASHIONABLY – Fourth in a Conditions race at this track over 1800m on the 22 of March. She
made her debut on this track and was just behind PEBBLESSHINYBRIGHT (10). Can go close
12. EURASIENNE – Finished 8th in a Conditions race at Toulouse over 2100m on the 4 of March.
Yet to show and others are preferred
13. WILD N’BEAUTIFUL – A 3-year-old colt by Jimmy Two Times out of Wild Angel who makes his
debut. Watch the betting
14. FREEZE – A 3-year-old gelding by Toronado out of Fair Breeze who makes his debut. Watch
the betting
15. CARELESS – 3-year-old filly by Manduro out of Meerschweinchen who makes her debut. Watch
the betting
Summary: FASHIONABLY (11) finished an encouraging 4th on debut on this course and is likely
to fight for victory, as improvement is expected with the benefit of that experience under the belt.
NATIVE PEARL (7) has Group I entries to her name and is, despite two disappointing previous
outings, ought to acquit herself competitively in a race of this nature. Runner-up to the excellent
Calandagan on debut, SILVER SPUR (5) has legitimate claims too on his reappearance having
been gelded. PEBBLESSHINYBRIGHT (10) and VEGA (9) complete the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
FASHIONABLY (11) – NATIVE PEARL (7) – SILVER SPUR (5) – PEBBLESSHINYBRIGHT
(10)
R8 – PRIX DU VIEUX LILLE – 1800m (a1m1/8) – TURF – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 20,000
1. ROUDOUDOU – Unreliable and finished 6th in a Conditions race at Chantilly over 1600m on the
16 of February. The penultimate start was decent and can be involved with the finish
2. MANOIR – Fourth last time out in a Handicap at Pornichet-La Baule over 1700m on the 27 of
March. A versatile sort who performs on the sand and grass. Should make a bid for victory
3. LA VUELTA – Improving and was third in a Handicap at Compiegne over 1600m on the 29 of
March. Can make the frame
4. LAMAJESTIK – Probably needed the last run and was 8th in a Conditions race at Compiegne
over 2000m on the 10 of March. She has been placed on this track in Claimers and can earn
5. WALDLADY – Needed her last run and finished 6th in a Conditions race at Strasbourg over
2000m on the 22 of March. Twice has been a runner-up at this track in Claimers. Might place
6. LA TOUR DU BOIS – Fourth in a Handicap last time out at Chantilly over 1900m on the 28 of
March. Improved in the latest effort and can go close
7. ROXANA OF CECCA – Was 6th in a Conditions race at Saint-Cloud over 1600m on the 1 of
April Others are preferred in this line-up.
8. JIJI MY LOVE – Has not shown much in three starts and was 8th in a Conditions race at SaintCloud over 1600m on the 1 of April. Poor form and would be a shock winner
9. IHOA – Disappointing last two runs and was 8th in a Handicap at Compiegne over 1600m on the
29 of March. She has experience on her side and can play a role
10. PADDY WHITE HEART – Yet to win and finished 6th in a Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2000m
on the 5 of April. Can play a minor role
11. SWEETYDANCER – Disappointing two starts this year and finished 7th in a Conditions race at
Saint-Cloud over 1600m on the 16 of March. Probably needed the last start and can improve
12. SILVER D’ARTOIS – Has not shown much and was 7th in a Conditions race at Fontainebleau
over 1400m on the 2 of April. Yet to place and others are preferred
Summary: After finishing 4th in a tougher race on the PSF at Chantilly last time, it could pay to
side with LA TOUR DU BOIS (6) who proved her efficiency on turf last year when 4th on debut at
Le Pin au Haras on soft ground. She will, however, be tested by MANOIR (2) whose consistency
and versatility will stand him in good stead. LA VUELTA (3) confirmed the improvement of her
previous start (5th) with an encouraging 3rd last time and is likely to make her presence felt too
with a repeat of that performance. Of the rest, ROUDOUDOU (1) appeals most.
SELECTIONS
LA TOUR DU BOIS (6) – MANOIR (2) – LA VUELTA (3) – ROUDOUDOU (1)
R9 – PRIX DU PARC BARBIEUX – 1800m (a1m1/8) – TURF – Class 4 Race – Flat – EUR € 14,000
1. DOUBLE EFFECT – Disappointing last three runs and was 9th in a Handicap at Chantilly over
1900m on the 28 of March. The last three efforts have been poor
2. PALANZANO – Showed some improvement and finished 6th in a Handicap at Chantilly over
1600m on the 13 of January. Others are preferred in this line-up
3. TATOO – Capable of better and was 7th in a Handicap at Argentan over 1900m on the 11 of
April. Third run back and will be fitter. Can be involved
4. ZELZEFYR – Unplaced in a Handicap last time out at Deauville over 1900m on the 9 of April.
Poor form and best to pass by
5. DSCHINGIS FEAR – Unplaced in a Claimer last time out at Chantilly over 2100m on the 29 of
February. Would be a shock winner
6. DORIANELLO – Disappointing 9th last time out in a Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2000m on the
16 of March. Has previously won at this track and deserves to be respected
7. MANDRES – Not disgraced last time out when sixth in a Handicap at Compiegne over 1800m
on the 29 of March. Should make a bold bid
8. NUIT FAUVE – Unplaced in a Handicap last time out at Chantilly over 1900m on the 28 of March.
Others are preferred
9. LOVER WITH A G – Holding form and was 5th in a Conditions race at this track over 1800m on
the 22 of March. Probably needed the latest and can go close
Summary: MANDRES (7), the joint top-rated runner in the race, ought to capitalise on these
favourable conditions by opening her account, especially with the benefit of her rider’s 1,5kg
allowance. She will, however, have to thwart the likely challenge of LOVER WITH A G (9), another
joint top-rated entrant whose rider also takes 1,5kg off the back. DORIANELLO (6), a winner on
this track last year, makes the trip for this commitment with legitimate ambitions too. TATOO (3)
completes the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
MANDRES (7) – LOVER WITH A G (9) – DORIANELLO (6) – TATOO (3)
R10 – PRIX DU MONGY – 1100m (a5f1/2) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 17,000
1. CRISTAL MARVELOUS – Unplaced in a Handicap last time out at Fontainebleau over 1200m
on the 25 of March. Twice on this track has tasted success. Can go close
2. MAGIC SWORD – Unplaced in a Claimer last time out at this track over 1100m on the 22 of
March. Performs well at this track and is the stable mate of the favourite
3. ISEULT – Disappointed when unplaced in a Conditions race last time out at Saint-Cloud over
1400m on the 5 of April. A two-time winner at this track and can bounce back to score
4. PINK VALENTINE – Capable of better and finished 7th in a Handicap at Deauville over the
1400m on the 10 of April. The penultimate start was a winner and can’t be ruled out
5. DOWNEVA – Unplaced last time out in a Handicap at this track over 1800m on the 22 of March.
Others are preferred
6. AMBITIOUS PLAN – Struggling of late and was 6th in a Handicap at Mons over 950m on the 9
of February. Others are preferred in this line-up
7. MOWAEVA – Unplaced last time out in a Handicap at Deauville over the 1400m on the 10 of
April. Others are preferred in this line-up
8. SWEET DAMIANA – Unplaced last time out in a Handicap at Fontainebleau over 1200m on the
25 of March. Also performs well on this track and can be involved
9. TALLINSKI – A good third last time out in a Claimer at Chantilly over 1000m on the 4 of April.
Experienced campaigner and should make a bold bid
10. EL BNOUD – Unplaced last time out in a Handicap at Argentan over 1900m on the 11 of April.
Placed third three runs back at Chantilly
11. MADDOX – Modest recent form and was 7th in a Claimer at this track over 1100m on the 22 of
March. Others are preferred in this line-up
12. SAPIENS – Finished third in a Handicap at Mons over 1500m on the 25 of March. Improved in
the latest effort
13. ALBEDO – Showed some improvement and was fourth in a Handicap at Deauville over 1400m
on the 19 of January. More is needed to win
14. GLICOURT – A decent fourth last time out in a Claimer at this track over 1100m on the 22 of
March. Performs well at this track and deserves to be respected
15. INVIOLABLE SPIRIT – Finished 8th last time out in a Claimer at this track over 1100m on the
22 of March. Three unplaced attempts this year
Summary: Veteran TALLINSKI (9) caught the eye with a reassuring 3rd at Chantilly last time and
has sound references at this venue – albeit without success – so is marginally preferred in this sprint
handicap. Veteran GLICOURT (14), twice a winner over this course and distance, is ideally
positioned in the starting stalls and has the means to play a leading role too, having finished an
encouraging 4th over this track and trip last month. ISEULT (3), after a much-needed comeback
run, veteran mare CRISTAL MARVELOUS (1), and MAGIC SWORD (2) could also resurface in a
race of this nature.
SELECTIONS
TALLINSKI (9) – GLICOURT (14) – ISEULT (3) – CRISTAL MARVELOUS (1)
R11 – PRIX DE LA PISCINE DE ROUBAIX – 1100m (a5f1/2) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 15,000
1. PRINCE GEORGE – Was 7th in a Handicap at Compiegne over 1400m on the 16 of April. The
penultimate start was third and can bounce back
2. LOUVE DREAM – Unplaced in a Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 1400m on the 12 of
March.Consistently poor form and happy to ignore
3. BARBUDA – Modest last two runs and was 9th in a Handicap last time out at Deauville over
1300m on the 15 of December. Been on a break since and has sufficient means to fight for the
victory.
4. SWEET AS – Unreliable and was 8th in a Handicap at Deauville over 1400m on the 10 of
April.Well-drawn and will be an advantage but is not the most consistent sort
5. TWO TWO TWO – Unplaced in a Handicap last time out at Deauville over 1400m on the 10 of
April. Disappointing last three efforts, but placed fourth at this track in October. Consider
6. ILLUMINATING – Was 8th in a Handicap at Mons over 950m on the 23 of November.Long losing
streak and best to pass by
7. SHOT IN THE DARK – Was 8th at Mons over 950m on the 9 of April. Unplaced since winning in
April last year. Needs to do more to win this race
8. HIS PRIDE – Unplaced in a Handicap last time out at Chantilly over 1300m on the 29 of February.
More is needed to win
9. VALENTO – Unplaced in a Handicap at Chantilly over 1600m on the 23 of February. Poor form
and would be a shock winner
10. ASTURIAS ROAD – Disappointing 8th in a Handicap kast time out at Saint-Cloud over 1300m
on the 24 of November. Drawn 2 will be an advantage. If not needing it, can go close
11. LUCAN FAST – Unplaced in a Handicap at Compiegne over 1400m on the 19 of March.
Unplaced in all eight starts
12. JAVA JAMES – Showed some improvement and finished 6th in a Handicap at this track over
1800m on the 22 of March. Favorable draw and can be involved in the finish
13. QUEEN OF THE NIGHT – Was 7th in a Handicap at Compiegne over 1400m on the 19 of
March. Others are preferred in this line-up
14. KOREM – Was fourth in a Handicap at Compiegne over 1400m on the 19 of March. Some
improvement in the latest
15. LILLY BIRD – Unplaced in a Handicap at Pornichet-La Baule over 1700m on the 27 of March.
Poor form and others are preferred
Summary: This is another wide-open handicap and cases can be made for several runners.
However, it could be worth siding with veteran ASTURIAS ROAD (10) whose 3 career victories
were all achieved over this course and distance. BARBUDA (3) is, like the selection, also favourably
positioned in the starting stalls, so has legitimate ambitions here on her seasonal reappearance.
TWO TWO TWO (5), although out of sorts, isn’t incapable of making her presence felt either, having
finished 4th over track and trip last year off a mark 4kg higher than her current rating. SWEET AS
(4) and JAVA JAMES (12) appeal most of the remainder and are competitive for the places.
SELECTIONS
ASTURIAS ROAD (10) – BARBUDA (3) – TWO TWO TWO (5) – SWEET AS (4)
R12 – PRIX DE L’HOSPICE COMTESSE (PRIX RACE AND CARE) – 1100m (a5f1/2) – TURF – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 20,000
1. REVANCHE – A winner of Handicap last time out at Salon-de-Provence over 1100m on the 3 of
April. A winner for the new stable and can follow up
2. CHUNKA WAKAN – Finished 9th in a Handicap at Deauville over 1300m on the 25 of January.
Might be needing the run back
3. BAYLINER – Unplaced in a Handicap last tiem out at Chantilly over 13000m on the 30 of March.
Better weighted and can play a role in the finish
4. RHETORIQUE – Finished 7th in a Handicap at this track over 1100m on the 22 of March. Others
are preferred in this line-up
5. RUMPLETEAZER – Was 6th in a Conditions race at Fontainebleau over 1400m on the 2 of April..
More is needed to win this race
6. TEMPO – A runner-up in a Handicap last time out at Chantilly over 1300m on the 30 of March.Has
sufficient means to fight for the victory
7. AMOUREUSE – Was 6th in Claimer at Argentan over 1300m on the 11 of April. Two poor runs
since returning from a break
8. RUE MIA – Third in a Handicap last time out at Chantilly over 1400m on the 15 of April.Was
behind WAITING CALL (9) and WAHAYEB (11) but can reverse the form
9. WAITING CALL – Won a Handicap last time out at this track over 1100m on the 22 of March.
Penalised 2kg for beating WAHAYEB (11) et RUE MIA (8). Can have a say again
10. BAWE ISLAND – Runner-up in a Handicap last time out at Nancy over 1400m on the 4 of
April.Improved in the latest effort and can have a say
11. WAHAYEB – Finished hird in a Handicap last time out at this track over 1100m on the 22 of
March. Can confirm the latest run and be involved in the finish
12. PRINCE SHALAA – Unplaced in a Handicap at Chantilly over 1900m on the 28 of March. Would
be a shock winner
Summary: Inconsistent of late, although particularly efficient with Australian blinkers, TEMPO (6)
seems the most likely winner of this race, especially if judged on the form of his last start (2nd) in
a 1300m PSF handicap at Chantilly last month. RUE MIA (8) fits a similar profile, though, having
finished 3rd on the turf at Chantilly last Monday, so should fight for victory. WAHAYEB (11) lines
up here in good form and physical condition with legitimate ambitions too, after finishing 3rd over
course and distance on her handicap debut last month. Last-start winner WAITING CALL (9) ought
to remain competitive despite a resultant penalty.
SELECTIONS
TEMPO (6) – RUE MIA (8) – WAHAYEB (11) – WAITING CALL (9)
R13 – PRIX DE LA VILLA CAVROIS – 2500m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 17,000
1. ANALEON – Disappointing last run when 6th in a handicap at Lyon La Soie over 3200m on 6
April. Capable of better and could make the frame
2. L’ENFANT TERRIBLE – Finished 5th in a Handicap at Mons over 2100m on the 25 of March.
The penultimate start to the was a third and can take a minor position
3. SWEET DEVILDARLING – Was 7th in a Conditions race at Moulins over 2400m on the 14 of
April. Can play a minor role
4. KASTIN DES SOURCES – Unplaced in a Handicap at Mons over 2100m on the 25 of March.
Others are preferred in this line-up
5. MEHGAWAY – A runner-up last time out in a Handicap at Nantes over 3100m on the 6 of April.
Runner up twice and will be looking to go one better
6. CIRCO MASSIMO – Modest form of late and was finished 8th in a Handicap at Argentan over
1900m on the 11 of April. Second on this track last spring and can be involved in the finish
7. RUE DE VOLGA – Finished 7th at Mons over 2300m on the 9 of April. Two below-par efforts
since returning from a break
8. CITY CAT – Was 5th in a Handicap Cologne over 1850m on the 1 of April. Consistent sort and
a similar effort can be made
9. ARYA – Unplaced in a Handicap last time out at Chantilly over 1600m on the 4 of April. Stepping
up in distance and can contest the finish
10. SWEET BETSY – A runner-up in a Handicap at Nancy over 2000m on the 4 of April. Consistent
sort that deserves to be respected
Summary: MEHGAWAY (5), who finished 4th over course and distance in her only visit to this
track, makes an ambitious trip with her sights set on success. She gets the nod ahead of in-form
SWEET BETSY (10), a winner here over 1800m before her recent 2nd at Nancy, and CIRCO
MASSIMO (6) who has a good opportunity to redeem himself after a recent failure (8th) by playing
a role in the finish. ARYA (9) completes the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
MEHGAWAY (5) – SWEET BETSY (10) – CIRCO MASSIMO (6) – ARYA (9)
