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France Form Sheet – 25th April
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R1 – PRIX CHRISTIAN BAILLET – 2400m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 1 Race – Flat – EUR € 30,000
1. MISTER PRESIDENT – Won nicely at Toulouse over 2100m last time on his second start in a
maiden on April 8th. Can follow up
2. HAVRAS – Fair 3rd last time over 1900m in a Class 1 race at Bordeaux Le Bouscat on April
1st. Will be sharper this time and can not be overlooked
3. PARADISE STORM – Won a Class 2 race on the PSF last time on March 24th over 2150m.
Plenty of experience and is one to consider
4. MOTADARREK – Won the last two runs, both at Pau on the PSF, with the latter over 2000m
on January 6th in a Class 2 race. Player
5. ZINGARELLE – Won last time at Pau on the PSF on November 8th over 2000m. Not to be
dismissed
Summary: In a race where all five runners have a chance of success it may pay to side with
MISTER PRESIDENT (1) who won nicely at Toulouse earlier this month and is a marginal choice
ahead of MOTADARREK (4) who has scored twice on the PSF at Pau. He will likely start as the
favourite. PARADISE STORM (3) has plenty of experience and will be in a good frame of mind
after a win last time. HAVRAS (2) will step forward for the latest run and is the dark horse.
SELECTIONS
MISTER PRESIDENT (1) – MOTADARREK (4) – PARADISE STORM (3) – HAVRAS (2)
R2 – SHEIKH MANSOOR FESTIVAL – PRIX DORMANE – 1900m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 25,000
1. AFJAN EX MAHBOOP – Good win over 2000m in the Qatar Arabian Trophy (Group 1 AP) last
time on September 29th. Leading player
2. EXTRA TIME – Decent 2nd behind AFJAN EX MAHBOOP (1) last time when beaten narrowly
at Saint-Cloud in late September. Player
3. JAOUHAR GRINE – Won a conditions race last time over 1900m at this track on April 10th.
Might find this difficult
4. KASSOU HIPOLYTE – Has five unplaced runs of late, the latter at this track over 1900m on
April 10th. Can be overlooked
5. NASSER AL SHAHANIA – Nice 2nd last time at Toulouse over 2100m on March 4th. Capable
of playing a lead role
6. MAZADI DE PIBOUL – Won last time over 1750m in a Listed AP race on November 19th and
placed in a Group 3 AP race before that in October. In the mix
7. MURAAD – Fair 2nd last time over 1400m at Toulouse on March 11th over 1400m. Needs
more in a better race
Summary: AFJAN EX MAHBOOP (1) won the Qatar Arabian Trophy (Group 1 AP) last time at
Saint-Cloud in late September and holds strong claims to score ahead of his main threat EXTRA
TIME (2) who was second in that race beaten narrowly. Both old rivals can likely fight out the
finish. NASSER AL SHAHANIA (5) shaped well when second last time and is one to consider.
MAZADI DE PIBOUL (6) makes up the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
AFJAN EX MAHBOOP (1) – EXTRA TIME (2) – NASSER AL SHAHANIA (5) – MAZADI DE
PIBOUL (6)
R3 – PRIX JACQUES MELLER – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Class 2 Race – Flat – EUR € 22,000
1. HOT SPOT – Nice 3rd at Pau in a Class 2 race last time over 1600m on December 13th. Won
a Class 2 in October at Chantilly. Among the leading chances
2. MAROON SIX – Fair 4th in a Class 2 handicap last time over 1400m on March 12th at SaintCloud. Live player
3. GREENWOOD – Unplaced on the last two runs, 4th before that at Pau over 1600m on
February 14th in a Class 3 handicap. Has work to do
4. IFACH – Won last time at Tarbes in a Class 3 race over 1500m on March 31st. Has won at the
Class 2 level last May. Sets the standard
5. ALEXEJ – Unplaced last time, 2nd before that in a Class 2 handicap over 1600m on March 7th
at Chantilly. Place chance
6. KEY TO SUCCESS – 4th last time over 2200m at Seville(ESP) on March 3rd. Won twice in
Germany last year. Opposable
7. SHINING AL DANAH – 6th last time over 1650m in a Class 4 race at Machecoul on April 1st.
Makes limited appeal
8. VICTORIA GROVE – 5th last time over 1600m at Lingfield (GBR) on November 25th. French
debut and is one to consider each way
Summary: IFACH (4) has scored in this class of race before and won nicely last time at Tarbes
over 1500m in late March. He can score from his likely main danger MAROON SIX (2) who has
been performing well and was a pleasing fourth in a Class 2 handicap last time at Saint-Cloud in
mid-March. HOT SPOT (1) is one to include in all of the place bet permutations. VICTORIA
GROVE (8) showed promise when racing in the UK and can not be dismissed on her debut on
French soil.
SELECTIONS
IFACH (4) – MAROON SIX (2) – HOT SPOT (1) – VICTORIA GROVE (8)
R4 – PRIX DE SELECTION – 2400m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 33,000
1. HARRY DE LA BRUNIE AA – 2nd last time at Toulouse over 2400m on November 11th. Won
two races in May and June last year with the latter at this track. Outside place chance
2. INCROYABLE D’OC AA – Won last time at Toulouse over 2400m on November 11th, solid
runs before that which included a win at this track in September over 2400m. Among the top
chances
3. VERTIGO POMPADOUR AA – Has won his last three races, the latter over 2300m at Tarbes
on October 22nd. Has an absence to overcome but will be competitive
4. SYBILLINE AA – 2nd last time over 2400m at this track on September 2nd over 2400m. Has
work to do
5. ANGELO DE L’ABBAYE AA – 5th last time over 2400m at Toulouse on November 11th. Might
find a few of these too smart
6. FENG SHUI DU PECOS AA – 5th last time, 2nd before that was over 2400m at Pau on
November 6th. Can be opposed
7. EMERYS DE LARACHI AA – 2nd behind JAKARTA TROIS AA (10) at Pau last time when
beaten 0.75L on March 24th over 2400m. Can be involved
8. JAFAR D’ESCAR AA – Fair 3rd at Pau last time behind two of his rivals he meets again on
March 24th over 2400m on the PSF. In the mix
9. HINDLYLA AA – Won well at Tarbes over 2300m on October 22nd when last seen. Each way
angle
10. JAKARTA TROIS AA – Won the last three runs, the latter over 2400m at Pau on March 24th.
Leading chance
11. FREE DANCE AA – Unplaced last time, 3rd before that at Tarbes over 2300m in an
International AA race. Looks vulnerable
12. ISEULT DU PACS AA – Has four unplaced runs of late, 4th before that over 2300m at Tarbes
on August 27th. Unlikely
Summary: JAKARTA TROIS AA (10) has been in top form of late with the most recent success
coming at Pau over 2400m on March 24th. She can be expected to win again. EMERYS DE
LARACHI AA (7) could be her main threat having been second to the selection at Pau and meets
on better terms today. VERTIGO POMPADOUR AA (3) has been in terrific form having won his
last three races. He will once again be competitive. HINDLYLA AA (9) heads the remainder.
SELECTIONS
JAKARTA TROIS AA (10) – EMERYS DE LARACHI AA (7) – VERTIGO POMPADOUR AA
(3) – HINDLYLA AA (9)
R5 – PRIX DE LA SOCIETE DES COURSES DE TARBES – 1100m (a5f1/2) – TURF – Class 3 Handicap – Flat – EUR € 20,000
1. INSTRUIT – Finished 6th of six over 1500m at Tarbes in a Class 3 on the 31st of March 2024.
Big chance at favorite course
2. REVE DE VALLARSA – Finished 13th over 1400m in a Class 3 handicap at Bordeaux Le
Bouscat on the 16th of March 2024. Should bounce back to form
3. SINNERMAN – No show in 12th spot over 1500m at Marseille Pont De Vivaux in a Class 3
handicap on the 12th of April 2024. Others preferred
4. LE CENTRAL – Winner over 1000m at Vichy in a handicap on the 9th of August 2023. Chance
if ready after the break
5. ISMAEL PAINT – Finished downfield in 11th spot over 1100m at Deauville in a Listed event on
the 9th of April 2024. Can outrun odds here
6. PRADARO – Finished 10th over 1200m in a Class 2 divided handicap on the 15th of April
2024. Can get involved
7. FURIOSO – Finished 12th over 1200m at Fontainebleau in a Class 2 divided handicap on the
25th of March 2024. More to do to feature
8. DROIT DE PAROLE – Finished 9th over 1200m at Chantilly in a Class 3 divided handicap on
the 15th of April 2024. One to pass by
9. MYBOYFRIEND – Not completely disgraced in 7th position over 1600m at Toulouse in a Class
3 handicap on the 8th of April 2024. Easy to look elsewhere
10. VILLAIRES – Winner over 1200m at Toulouse in a Class 4 handicap on the 11th of March
2024. Upset potential
11. NATURAL PATH – Poor performance in 7th spot over 1300m at Saint-Cloud in a Class 4
value claiming handicap on the 12th of April 2024. Would be a surprise winner
12. SEGERA – Runner up over 1100m at Tarbes in a Class 4 handicap on the 13th of April 2024.
Can reverse the form with Shelbylandor
13. KING ROBBE – Close up in 4th spot over 1200m at Chantilly in a Class 3 divided handicap
on the 15th of April 2024. Place claims
14. SHELBYLANDOR – Winner over 1100m at Tarbes in a Class 4 handicap on the 13th of April
2024. Not without claims here
Summary: INSTRUIT (1) hasn’t been at his best but can revive his form now back at his favorite
track/trip. He looks to be a serious player. REVE DE VALLARSA (2) wasn’t seen to best effect
last time out and a better performance should be on the cards. LE CENTRAL (4) enjoys sprinting
and could do himself justice over a suitable trip despite a lengthy layoff. PRADARO (6) eases in
class and can challenge.
SELECTIONS
INSTRUIT (1) – REVE DE VALLARSA (2) – LE CENTRAL (4) – PRADARO (6)
R6 – PRIX DU PAQUODROME – 2200m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 4 Race – Flat – EUR € 16,000
1. DAMASK BLADE – Finished 2nd over 1800m at Salon De-Provence in a Class 3 handicap on
the 3rd of April 2024. Winning claims
2. ANGEL CHARLY – Winner over 2000m in a Class 4 course qualifier at Pau on the 24th of
March 2024. Big runner
3. VALINA – Finished 4th behind two reopposing sorts over 2000m in a Class 4 course qualifier at
Pau on the 24th of March 2024. Place chance
4. KINGDOM – Well held in 11th over 2000m at Saint Cloud in a Class 2 divided handicap on the
1st of April 2024. One to pass by
5. GAHERIS – Finished 8th over 2000m at Fontainebleau in a Class 4 on the 13th of April 2024.
Makes very little appeal
6. MAD RIVER – Close up in 3rd position over 2000m in a Class 4 course qualifier at Pau on the
24th of March 2024. Can get involved
7. YQUELON – Finished 8th over 2000m at Saint Cloud in a Class 2 divided handicap on the 1st
of April 2024. More needed to feature
8. SINGEL MALT – Failed to finish the course over hurdles at this venue in a Class 3 race on the
23rd of March 2024. Unlikely to challenge
9. GOLDAMI – Finished 6th over 2400m in a Class 4 event at Bordeaux Le Bouscat on the 6th of
April 2024. Would be a surprise winner
10. BACIVER – Not disgraced in 5th spot over 2000m in a Class 4 course qualifier at Pau on the
24th of March 2024. Held at the weights
11. FORZA SEDACA – Finished 9th over 2400m at this venue in a Class 3 handicap on the 10th
of April 2024. Easy to look elsewhere
12. GAVIAL – Finished 3rd over 2000m at Fontainebleau in a Class 4 event on the 13th of April
2024. Can challenge for the placings
13. SALMARAK – Beaten out of sight in 8th position over 2400m in a Class 3 handicap at
Toulouse on the 11th of March 2024. Hard to fancy
14. EAGLE ROSE – Finished 4th over 2000m at Fontainebleau in a Class 3 course qualifier on
the 13th of April 2024. Include in the play
15. PRESA DIRETTA – Finished 5th over 2200m in Spain when last seen on the 3rd of March
2024. Unlikely winner
Summary: ANGEL CHARLY (2) arrives in sparkling form having notched up two victories in the
space of three starts and looks to be a serious threat once again. DAMASK BLADE (1) is
knocking on the door for another victory and should put up a bold performance. MAD RIVER (6)
finished behind Angel Charly last time out and meets that rival on the same weight terms but will
be hoping for a clear passage which could aid is reversing the form. VALINA (3) can earn a minor
cheque.
SELECTIONS
ANGEL CHARLY (2) – DAMASK BLADE (1) – MAD RIVER (6) – VALINA (3)
R7 – PRIX AQUITAINE ATLANTIQUE – 1900m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 15,000
1. TERANGA – No show in 16th spot over 1600m at this venue in a Class 4 divided limited
handicap on the 10th of April 2024. Unlikely to pose a threat
2. BERGANO – Finished in 3rd behind a couple reopposing types over 2000m at Toulouse in a
Class 4 divided limited handicap on the 8th of April 2024. Each way player
3. TOP GLORY – Finished 7th over 1600m in a Class 4 divided limited handicap on the 10th of
April 2024 at this venue. More needed
4. LIEBE KINDER – Finished 4th over 1600m at this course in a Class 4 divided limited handicap
on the 10th of April 2024. Place chance
5. BECQUANON – Finished 9th over 2000m at Pau in a Class 4 limited handicap on the 18th of
February 2024. Hard to fancy
6. FOLLOW YOU – Runner up over 2000m at Marseille Pont De Vivaux in a Class 4 divided
limited handicap on the 12th of April 2024. Include in the play
7. LAUENEN – Winner over 1900m at Chantilly in a Class 4 divided limited handicap on the 28th
of March 2024. Each way chance
8. CULTURE – Winner over 2000m at Toulouse in a Class 4 divided limited handicap on the 8th
of April 2024. Leading contender
9. PANDEMONIUM – Well held in 11th over 2000m at Toulouse in a Class 4 divided limited
handicap on the 8th of April 2024. Opposable
10. SORIANE – Finished 4th over 2000m at Toulouse in a Class 4 divided limited handicap on the
8th of April 2024. Place chance
11. MONA LISA – No type of performance in 10th over 2000m in a Class 4 divided limited
handicap at Toulouse on the 8th of April 2024. Hard to recommend
12. PINTXOPOTE – Finished 3rd over 2300m in a Class 4 divided limited handicap at Tarbes on
the 13th of April 2024. Others preferred
13. MANA SIS – Weak effort in 9th spot over 1600m at this venue in a Class 4 divided limited
handicap on the 10th of April 2024. Easy to pass by
14. BOUJOC – Poor showing in 9th position over 2300m at Tarbes in a Class 4 on the 31st of
March 2024. Would be a shock winner
15. LISAYANE – Finished 6th over over 2000m at Toulouse in a Class 4 divided limited handicap
on the 8th of April 2024. Place claims
16. LA FILLE DE BERLIN – Comfortably held in 10th over 1600m in a Class 4 divided limited
handicap on the 15th of April 2024. Others make more appeal
Summary: CULTURE (8) won a nice race last time out and could follow up in a similar race.
SORIANE (10) was around 5l behind the reopposing Culture and should be held on that but looks
a place chance. LAUENEN (7) seems to be in a good space and should deliver another useful
performance. LIEBE KINDER (4) gets weight off the back and could make an impact here.
SELECTIONS
CULTURE (8) – SORIANE (10) – LAUENEN (7) – LIEBE KINDER (4)
R8 – PRIX DE LA MADELEINE – 1800m (a1m1/8) – TURF – Class 2 Race – Flat – EUR € 28,000
1. GRIGNA DEL NORD – Consistent performer in three starts on turf, including in her comeback
outing (4th) at Le Lion-d’Angers over 2000m on 7 April. Could have more to offer
2. TEERAN – Progressive sort who confirmed the promise of her two starts last year with an
encouraging comeback success over 2000m at Chantilly on 30 March. Exciting prospect
3. MORNING AIR – Improved with each outing as a two-year-old to open her account over 2000m
at Saint-Cloud in her third start on 17 November and ran well on her reappearance (4th) over
2000m at Chantilly on 30 March. Has more to give
4. TZAROVSKHA – A highly regarded Sea The Stars filly. Runner-up on debut at La Teste-deBuch on 8 August and confirmed that promise by opening her account over 1900m at Bordeaux
when last seen on 3 October. Respected on her return
5. SOUL AND ROMANCE – Flopped on her reappearance (10th) on PSF at Deauville in January
but got her career back on track by winning over 1600m on the turf at Lignières on 2 March. This
demands more
6. BUBBLE GUM – Wide-margin winner on her reappearance over 1600m on heavy ground at
Saint-Cloud on 1 April. Has scope for further improvement
Summary: TEERAN (2) confirmed the promise she showed last year with an encouraging
comeback win at Chantilly and is good value to build on that success by following up in this
opening event. Like the selection, TZAROVSKHA (4) also boasts a Group I Prix de Diane entry
and is open to further improvement on her reappearance after a last-start success as a two-yearold back in October. MORNING AIR (3), who didn’t go unnoticed when 4th in a good field on her
return, and comeback scorer BUBBLE GUM (6) aren’t without a chance either. Good race!
SELECTIONS
TEERAN (2) – TZAROVSKHA (4) – MORNING AIR (3) – BUBBLE GUM (6)
R9 – PRIX DE L’ATHENEE – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Class 2 Race – Flat – EUR € 27,000
1. VINTAGE MOON – German colt unbeaten in two starts as a two-year-old (in 2022) but
unplaced in three of his four appearances in 2023. Finished a modest 5th of 5 on his return to
action at Mülheim over 1500m on 17 March – watch for now
2. ANTE ALIOS – Undefeated in three outings, twice in Germany last year and on his
French/stable debut on PSF over 1900m at Chantilly on 18 March when getting the better of
subsequent Listed winner Galashiels. Sets the standard
3. CICCIO BOY – Consistent for the most part and ought to have regained momentum after 2
comeback appearances this year. Should do better over this distance after finishing 8th over
2400m at Chantilly in the latest of those on 30 March
4. TIMOTHEUS – Last-start winner over 1500m on his seasonal reappearance at Mülheim on 17
March. Has more to do here
5. HARPER – Consistent sort with sound references/form credentials at this level, including an
encouraging comeback (4th) over 1600m on PSF at Chantilly on 16 February behind
CARAMELITO (11). Should have a role to play
6. SOUS LA NEIGE – Lightly raced and consistent performer who has won once (from 7 starts)
and finished 2nd five times, including on his reappearance over 1400m on PSF at Chantilly on 18
March. Keep safe
7. RAQEEBB – Has performed consistently in five starts on the PSF, twice in England last year
and in all three starts on French soil. Didn’t go unnoticed when 5th on his reappearance over
1900m at Chantilly on 18 March – dark horse
8. CASH OUT – Made a winning reappearance in his first start on French soil at Compiegne over
1600m on 10 March. Has room for improvement
9. DOM BERTRAND – Last-start winner over 1600m at La Teste-de-Buch on 8 August 2022.
Won three and finished 2nd three times in his last six starts – dangerous to dismiss
10. INVINCIBLE LIGHT – Sparingly raced but has already proven his competitiveness at this
level. Made just two appearances last year and hasn’t been seen since finishing 12th in an
1800m Class 1 handicap at Chantilly on 18 June. Not discounted
11. CARAMELITO – Lightly raced, ultra-consistent performer with sound references/form
credentials – including both encouraging comeback runs, the latest (3rd) on PSF over 1800m at
Lyon-La Soie on 6 April. Will be a factor
12. WALDERSEE – Consistent German gelding with sound references (2 wins from 3 starts) on
French soil. Absent since finishing 6th over 1200m at Hamburg on 30 June, so is best watched
for now
13. LUCKY EYE – Last-start winner over 2000m on her reappearance at Fontainebleau on 25
March. Steps up in class with scope to improve – for another day
Summary: Unbeaten ANTE ALIOS (2) impressed on his reappearance and first start on French
soil since joining Victoria Head and is good value to preserve his 100% record with improvement
expected. CARAMELITO (11), however, has references on this track and boasts both the form
and experience to fight for victory. The latter is 1,5kg better off with HARPER (5) so should
confirm his superiority, though the consistent latter ought to remain competitive with that
comeback outing run his belt. SOUS LA NEIGE (6) and CASH OUT (8) complete the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
ANTE ALIOS (2) – CARAMELITO (11) – HARPER (5) – SOUS LA NEIGE (6)
R10 – PRIX DE FERRIERES – 2150m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Class 1 Race – Flat – EUR € 35,000
1. DARING PRINCE – Stylish winner on his reappearance over 2000m on the turf at Chantilly on
30 March. Will be a factor
2. BOLIDE PORTO – Versatile colt with sound references/form credentials on both surfaces,
including a last-start 3rd over 2000m at Saint-Cloud on 5 April. Dark horse
3. SAVANNENSTERN – Highly regarded Cloth Of Stars colt who made a winning debut over
2000m at Chantilly on 30 March. Shouldn’t be underestimated with improvement on the cards
4. ARROW EAGLE – Undefeated in two outings over 2000m on PSF at Cagnes-sur-Mer, the
latest on 25 February. This half-brother to Ace Impact could remain unbeaten with improvement
likely in his first start on turf
5. SOSIE – Debut winner on the turf at Chantilly over 1600m, beating the excellent Atlast, and
finished 2nd in a Listed race over 1800m at Chantilly when last seen on 27 October. Candidate
for success on his reappearance
Summary: ARROW EAGLE (4), who’s the half-brother to champion Ace Impact, has won both
starts on the PSF and seems capable of preserving his unbeaten record in his first start on turf.
He will, however, be tested by returning SOSIE (5) who revealed promise in two starts as a twoyear-old last season and is likely to improve considerably this term. Like those rivals, DARING
PRINCE (1) also has Group I Prix du Jockey-Club and Grand Prix de Paris entries, so shouldn’t
be underestimated after a winning comeback, while debut winner SAVANNENSTERN (3) isn’t
without a chance either with improvement on the cards.
SELECTIONS
ARROW EAGLE (4) – SOSIE (5) – DARING PRINCE (1) – SAVANNENSTERN (3)
R11 – PRIX DU LION DE BELFORT – 2150m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Class 3 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 27,000
1. DIANE’STAR – Mostly modest form of late and was 6th last time out in a handicap at Salon-deProvence over 2400m on 3 April. Others are much preferred
2. FAYONA – Very unreliable and was well beaten last time out in a handicap at Deauville over
1900m on 21 December. Capable of surprising off the same handicap mark
3. IRLANDIA – Unbeaten this year winning three handicaps with the latest being at Saint-Cloud
over 2100m on 21 March. Carries a 4.50kg penalty for that win but is not out of it
4. STORMY NIGHT – Prefers the turf and was third last time out in a handicap at this course over
2000m on 7 April. Fitter this time and can get involved with the finish once again
5. KIMINA – On a long losing run and was 7th last time out in a Conditions race at Saint-Cloud
over 2000m on 7 April. Might play a minor role
6. AHA – At very best over further and was runner-up last time out in a handicap at this course
over 2800m on 29 October. Could need this run returning from a break
7. HADYA – Seems to prefer the PSF these days and was runner-up last time out in a handicap
at Deauville over 1900m on 9 April. Might place
8. LIXI – Disappointing last run when well beaten in a handicap at Saint-Cloud over 3000m on 26
March. Better this distance and has a place chance
9. ANOLINE – Disappointing form this year and was 11th last time out in a handicap at SaintCloud over 2000m on 7 March. Others are preferred
10. VEGA OF SAINTS – Returned from a break in fine form and was third last time out in a
handicap at Chantilly over 2400m on 4 April. Can do even better this time
11. GUITRY – Her only win a claimer in 2022 and she was 11th last time out in a handicap at
Deauville over 1900m on 9 April. Needs to do more to win this race
12. JOYEUSE SAGE – Showed some improvement when third in a handicap at Chantilly over
1900m on 9 April. Has won on the turf and is not out of it
13. LA PELEMOISE – Very consistent of late and was fourth last time out in a handicap at
Senonnes-Pouancé over this distance on 14 April. Might play a minor role
14. REVOLTEE – Disappointing form of late and was 8th last time out in a handicap at SaintCloud over this distance on 21 March. Has won off higher handicap marks in the past so is not out of it
15. LAVIRCA DODVILLE – Unreliable this year and was 7th last time out in a handicap at this
course over a similar distance. Capable of earning some minor money
16. TIMBALLINA – Only win was a claimer and was 9th last time out in a Conditions race at
Lyon-La Soie over 2150m on 6 April. Capable of improvement first time in a handicap
17. NEVA NEVADA – Unreliable of late and was 8th last time out in a handicap at Chantilly over
1600m on 15 April. Capable of earning some money 18. LA YOMOGUINESS – Has lost her way this year and was 11th last time out in a handicap at
Chantilly over 2400m on 4 April. Others are much preferred
Summary: Consistent overall, VEGA OF SAINTS (10) posted a fine comeback run and can find
herself in the fight for victory. Undefeated this year, IRLANDIA (3) has to carry a 4.50kg penalty
for the latest win but remains a solid winning proposition. STORMY NIGHT (4) should strip fitter
this time and is clearly not out of it. REVOLTEE (14) is on a very low handicap mark and can
surprise.
SELECTIONS
VEGA OF SAINTS (10) – IRLANDIA (3) – STORMY NIGHT (4) – REVOLTEE (14)
R12 – PRIX DU PONT NEUF – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Listed Race – Flat – EUR € 55,000
1. TALENTUOSO – Debut winner at Saint-Cloud last year and lost little in defeat when finishing
2nd to the promising Atlast on PSF over 1500m at Chantilly when last seen on 12 October.
Warrants respect on his reappearance
2. GOLD INDEX – Won once and finished 3rd four times in his five starts last year. Didn’t go
unnoticed when 6th over 1400m (PSF) on his reappearance at Chantilly on 28 March – one of
several likely improvers in the race
3. INTELLECT – Ultra-consistent performer who resumed winning ways on his reappearance over
1400m at Bordeaux on 1 April
4. CORTADO – Debut winner over 1400m at Compiegne in September last year and finished an
encouraging 2nd on his return over 1500m at Mülheim on 7 April. Ought to improve
5. HAVANA CIGAR – Won in his first two starts as a two-year-old before finishing 3rd in three
consecutive Group II events. Acquitted himself creditably when 6th in a 1600m Group I at SaintCloud on 22 October – absent since but worth following
6. OPERA MUNDI – Last-start winner of a 1400m Listed race on the PSF at Deauville on 5
November. Shouldn’t be underestimated on her reappearance
7. NICE SPIRIT – Consistent filly with sound references/form credentials on both surfaces,
including a 1600m comeback success at Saint-Cloud in March and a last-start 3rd over 1400m at
Bordeaux on 1 April
Summary: A competitive Listed race in which it could pay to side with HAVANA CIGAR (5) on his
reappearance, having acquitted himself well in a two-year-old Group I in his last outing.
TALENTUOSO (1) also holds a Group I Poule d’Essai des Poulains entry and revealed
considerable means in two starts last year. OPERA MUNDI (6), a Group I Prix de Diane entry,
receives a sex allowance and has shown enough to pose a threat to her male counterparts.
GOLD INDEX (2), with improvement expected after a comeback run, completes the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
HAVANA CIGAR (5) – TALENTUOSO (1) – OPERA MUNDI (6) – GOLD INDEX (2)
R13 – PRIX DU PAVILLON DES ANGLAIS – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Class 3 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 22,000
1. SUNDAY BEST – Unreliable and was 8th last time out in a handicap at Fontainebleau over
1600m on 2 March. More is needed to win this race
2. PLANTHALYA – Disappointing last run when tenth in a handicap at Chantilly over 1600m on
15 April. In good form before that and is not out of it
3. GIORGIANA – Won twice last year and was third last time out in a Claimer at Saint-Cloud over
1300m on 12 April. More is needed to win this race
4. FALCON – A bit of a disappointment when only 7th last time out in a handicap at Cagnes-surMer over 1600m on 12 February. Might play a minor
5. HIGHLAND ARCHER – Much improved of late and was runner-up last time out in a handicap
at Pornichet-La Baule over 1700m on 27 March. Has also run well on the grass so should contest
the finish
6. ILATRAYA – Yet to win a race and was 9th last time out in a handicap at Fontainebleau over
1400m on 2 April. Capable of playing a minor role at best
7. BUTTE ROUGE – Yet to win a race but was not disgraced last time out when third in a
handicap at Compiegne over 1400m on 16 April. Place chance
8. FECAMP – Won twice at this course in 2022 and was 5th last time out in a handicap at
Deauville over 1300m on 19 August. Likely to need this run returning from a break
9. BENNY BEN – Much improved last run when fourth in a Conditions race at Saint-Cloud over
1400m on 5 April. Has claims on handicap debut
10. JORDAN BAKER – Unreliable and was 6th last time out in a handicap at La Teste-de-Buch
over 1600m on 10 April. Capable of better and has a place chance
11. UN PLUS UNE – Yet to win a race but was not disgraced when third last time out in a
handicap at Deauville over 1400m on 10 April. Capable of making the frame
12. PETERHOF – On a very long losing run and was 6th last time out in a handicap at Chantilly
over 1600m on 15 April. Capable of contesting the finish
13. LORD MONCHABLON – Disappointing form of late and was 8th last time out in a handicap at
Deauville over 1400m on 10 April. Needs to find a few lengths to win
14. ZANTARIO – Kept to the PSF of late and was a good fourth last time out in a handicap at
Deauville over 1400m on 10 April. Has won on the turf and should run a big race
Summary: An eye-catching finisher in Deauville last time out, ZANTARIO (14) finds himself
extremely well placed at the bottom of the table and has a leading role to play here. Also in good
shape, PETERHOF (12) looks a threat in what remains a very open handicap. PLANTHALYA
(2), has just disappointed at Chantilly but was in good form before that and deserves respect. .
HIGHLAND ARCHER (5) can score back on the turf.
SELECTIONS
ZANTARIO (14) – PETERHOF (12) – PLANTHALYA (2) – HIGHLAND ARCHER (5)
R14 – PRIX DU TOTALISATEUR AUTOMATIQUE – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Class 3 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 20,000
1. JASMIN DORE – Disappointing last run when 11th in a handicap at La Teste-de-Buch over
1400m on 23 March. In good form before that and is capable of making the frame
2. ZENIGATA – Has yet to win a race and was 8th last time out in a Conditions race at SaintCloud over this distance on 5 April. Others are much preferred
3. RED NUDE ROUGE – Disappointing last two runs and was 9th last time out in a handicap at
Deauville over 1300m on 2 February. Could be the surprise package back on the grass
4. KATHALINA – Showed her very best form when scoring a handicap at La Teste-de-Buch over
1600m on 10 April. Carries a 4,50kg penalty but is not out of it
5. GIN GEMBRE – On a very long losing run and was 5th last time out in a handicap at SaintCloud over this distance on 19 April. More is needed to win this race
6. PLENTY CITY – Disappointing form of late and was tenth last time out in a handicap at
Chantilly over 1600m on 4 April. Fitter now and could contest the finish
7. HYGROVE BEC – Unreliable and was 6th last time out in a handicap at Moulins over this
distance on 14 April. Capable of making the frame
8. VEGA DREAM – Holding his form well and was fourth last time out in a handicap at SaintCloud over this distance on 19 April. Be right there at the finish once again
9. STRANGER – On a very long losing run but is in good form and was runner-up last time out in
a handicap at Nantes over 1600m. Can go one better this distance
10. SALSA CHIC – Has really struggled of late and was unplaced last time out in a handicap at
Saint-Cloud over 1500m on 26 March. Others are preferred
11. HYPNOTIZED – Supplemented. On a very long losing run but is in good form and was runnerup last time out in a handicap at Chantilly over 1600m on 15 April. Be right there at the finish
once again
12. BULSARA – Has not shown much in 9 starts and was 9th last time out in a handicap at
Compiegne over this distance on 16 April. Others are preferred
13. KAVAKNEY – Disappointing last run when well beaten in a handicap at Chantilly over 1600m
on 4 April. Capable of earning some money
14. KOREM – Has yet to win a race after 22 starts and was 11th last time out in a handicap at Le
Croisé-Laroche over 1100m on 20 April. Better this distance but others are preferred
Summary: STRANGER (9) is in good form and could be ready to break a long losing run.
HYPNOTIZED (11) is also in good order and has been supplemented for this race so will not be a
surprise winner. PLENTY CITY (6) would strip fitter third run back and is not out of it. HYGROVE
BEC (7) is unreliable but is one of many more runners in this race that holds a live chance.
SELECTIONS
STRANGER (9) – HYPNOTIZED (11) – PLENTY CITY (6) – HYGROVE BEC (7)
R15 – PRIX DE LA FONTAINE CARPEAUX – 2150m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Class 2 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 53,000
1. INKIOSTRO – Won two handicaps late last year but showed her limitations in this category
when a well-beaten 15th on PSF over 1900m at Chantilly on 14 March. Best watched for now
2. SWIFTWAY – Showed limitations at this level by finishing 11th in her only Quinté+ appearance,
albeit on her return to action. Needs to improve to have a say after a last-start 5th in a 2400m
handicap at La Teste-de-Buch on 10 April
3. SNUGGLES – Confirmed the improvement of her previous start (4th) in this category by
winning the Quinté+ of 4 April over 2400m at Chantilly. Penalised 3,5kg but ought to remain
competitive
4. CENTORINA – Capable but inconsistent filly with sound references at this level. Could do
better reverting to turf after finishing 9th in a 1900m Quinté on her reappearance on the PSF at
Deauville on 9 April
5. MATAURI GOLD – Has already proven her competitiveness in Quinté+ handicaps off higher
marks and against male opposition. Caught the eye when 2nd on her reappearance over 2200m
at Fontainebleau on 2 April – candidate for success
6. GIRAFFE – Pleasant winner of a second event, on February 7, this competitor from Haras de
La Gousserie has since repeated at the higher level, in the Quinté+, taking two podiums in as
many attempts. Confirmed over distance and on soft slopes, it holds a great card to play.
7. PINGO – Last-start winner of a 2000m conditions event at Saint-Cloud on 5 April. Returns to
the handicap under 1,5kg penalty
8. GIVE ME GOLD – Won a handicap at Clairefontaine last year before holding her own in three
Quinté+ handicaps off a 2kg higher mark and didn’t go unnoticed when finishing 8th on her
reappearance over 1900m (PSF) at Deauville on 9 April
9. INDIAN GOLD – Made a winning comeback on heavy ground at Bordeaux and proved her
form/well-being by finishing 3rd in a race won by PINGO (7) at Saint-Cloud over 2000m on 5
April. Meets that rival on 2,5kg better terms
10. DEEP SEA – Made an encouraging Quinté+ debut under a 3kg penalty, finishing 4th over
2100m at Saint-Cloud on 21 March. Ought to remain competitive
11. SEA BREAKER – Runner-up on her reappearance at Fontainebleau last month and didn’t go
unnoticed when finishing 6th in the Quinté+ of 21 March at Saint-Cloud over 2100m. Dark horse
12. LA JAVANAISE – Has won handicaps this year, both on the PSF, and has gone 5,5kg in the
weights/ratings as a result. Last-start winner of a 1900m PSF handicap at Deauville on 9 April
13. ONE POINT – Has proven her competitiveness at this level by finishing 4th in consecutive
Quinté+ handicaps at Cagnes – the latest over 2500m on 21 February. Place chance
14. LOOKING AT ME – Hasn’t finished worse than 4th in five Quinté+ appearances, including
consecutive recent outings at this level. Was 2nd over 2000m at Marseille-Borely before a laststart 3rd over 2100m at Saint-Cloud on 21 March – chance 15. CHEEK TO CHEEK – Dominated in a claiming race on 6 March before finishing last of 15
runners in the 2400m Quinté+ on 16 March at Saint-Cloud. Others preferred
16. LORNE – Returned to form with a reassuring 2nd, between PINGO (7) and INDIAN GOLD (9),
over 2000m at Saint-Cloud on 5 April. Confirmation required
Summary: GIVE ME GOLD (8), didn’t go unnoticed on her reappearance when staying on
encouragingly in a 1900m PSF handicap at Deauville. She has been eased slightly in the weights
and will appreciate this extended trip. MATAURI GOLD (5), who also made a pleasing
reappearance for her new yard and should improve to fight for victory along with consistent
GIRAFFE (6) whose competitiveness at this level has already been established. LOOKING AT
ME (14), who has never finished worse than 4th in the Quinté+ category, and INDIAN GOLD (9)
also have solid claims.
SELECTIONS
GIVE ME GOLD (8) – MATAURI GOLD (5) – GIRAFFE (6) – LOOKING AT ME (14)
