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France Form Sheet – 1st May
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R1 – PRIX J. L. DE ROUX – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 15,000
1. REPEL GHOSTS – Seems to prefer these days and he was well beaten last time out in a handicap
at La Teste-de-Buch over 1600m on 10 April. Others are preferred
2. O GRE DES SAISONS – Has won at this course and was third last time out in a handicap at Tarbes
over 1100m on 13 April. Be right there at the finish
3. BEYOND MY DREAMS – Unreliable and was 5th last time out in a handicap at Toulouse over 1200m
on 11 March. More is needed to win but could play a minor role
4. ROCKENVOY – In good form of late and was fourth last time out in a handicap at Marseille-Vivaux
over 1500m on 5 April. Capable of contesting the finish
5. ROYAL VATI – In good form this year and was fourth last time out in a handicap at Pau over 1600m
on 10 March. Better on the PSF but could earn some money
6. GENNY DANCE – Yet to win a race after 21 attempts but was not disgraced when 5th last time out
in a handicap at La Teste-de-Buch over 1600m on 10 April. Can do even better at this distance
7. FORCE CAT – On a long losing run and was 11th last time out in a handicap at Saint-Cloud over
1400m on 19 April. Has run well at this course and is capable of an upset
8. POLIVATE – At her best on the PSF and was third last time out in a handicap at Deauville over
1300m on 26 December. Could need this run returning from a break
9. GOOD’ID – Has run well over this track and trip before and was third last time out at San Sebastián
over 1500m on 19 April. Not out of it
10. SOLITARY MAN – He has been kept to the PSF this year and was 7th last time out in a handicap
at Pau over 1600m on 10 March. Can fo close back on the turf
11. STONEHENGE – Unreliable and was 6th last time out in a Claimer at Tarbes over this distance on
31 March. Yet to win but is capable of making the frame
12. IMAGINE CHOP – He has yet to win a race after 17 attempts and was 9th last time out in a handicap
at Tarbes over 1100m on 13 April. Others are preferred
13. FLYLEYF – Has really lost his way of late and was 10th last time out in a handicap at MarseilleBorély over 1200m on 20 March. Capable of doing better but is best watched for now
14. BOWDRAGON – Has struggled in France and was 10th last time out in a handicap at Toulouse
over 1200m on 6 February. Others are much preferred
Summary: A wide-open-looking race. GENNY DANCE (6) ran well last time out over 1600m and is
best around that distance but could win over this shorter distance. SOLITARY MAN (10) returns to the
turf and an improved run is very likely. O GRE DES SAISONS (2) has won at this track last year and
deserves respect in this line-up. GOOD’ID (9) is also course and distance suited.
SELECTIONS
GENNY DANCE (6) – SOLITARY MAN (10) – O GRE DES SAISONS (2) – GOOD’ID (9)
R2 – PRIX DE FOUILLEUSE – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 55,000
1. LORD OF WAR – Has been running in strong Listed races and takes a drop in grade. Expect him to
be very competitive. Quartet must
2. JOJO JUNIOR – Placed 6th over 1300m at Parislongchamp on the 18th of April and needs serious
improvement to feature. Pass by
3. SADAK – Fresh off a victory at Saint-Cloud over 2000m on the 12th of this month and could follow
up. Place chance
4. GET TOGETHER – Encouraging 2nd at Saint-Cloud over 1600m on the 26th of March and can go
one better. Strong each way chance
5. GEORGES VILLE – Won on debut, two good runs thereafter, placed 4th over 1600m at Saint-Cloud
last time. Big danger to the first choice
6. AMORCITA – Running well, finished 3rd at Saint-Cloud over 1600m on the 26th of last month and
should be right there. Strong place chance
7. MA MOME – Knows how to win races but is a tad off form currently. Finished 13th last time and needs
to build on that. Happy to ignore
8. EVERSTAR – Holding form, placed 4th over 1900m at Chantilly on the 28th of March in Handicap
class and is a serious contender
9. HAMLET’S NIGHT – Improving with racing, finished 2nd over 1400m at Compiegne and despite
being a maiden, include.
10. ZVIKOVA – Finished 5th over 2100m at Saint-Cloud last time and can get closer now. A must for
the quartet
11. L’ARDECHOISE – Finished 4th in Handicap class over 1300m at Parislongchamp on the 18th of
this month and is the one to beat
12. LAST STAND – Still a maiden but is improving with racing. Finished 3rd over 2000m at Lion
D’Angers and could be the value for the minor places
13. CHAMBERI – Will need serious improvement on form seen thus far to warrant inclusion in any bets.
Unlikely
14. MAGIC PERSEVERANCE – Ignore dismal last run when 10th, previously finished 3rd at Chantilly
over 1300m in a Handicap. Expect plenty more
Summary: L’ARDECHOISE (11) has placed in all five of her races to date and also been competitive
in strong Handicaps. She is the firm first choice. GEORGES VILLE (5) won on debut and has acquitted
himself with aplomb since. He is a big danger to the first choice. GET TOGETHER (4) boasts solid and
consistent form and can never be dismissed from any bets. Strong each way claims. AMORCITA (6)
was last seen at Saint-Cloud over 1600m in 3rd position, she knows how to win and can finish in the
first four.
SELECTIONS
L’ARDECHOISE (11) – GEORGES VILLE (5) – GET TOGETHER (4) – AMORCITA (6)
R3 – PRIX SOLEDAD DE MORATALLA – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 17,000
1. FULL GAIN – Does appear better on the PSF these days and was third last time out in a handicap
at Pau over 1600m on 24 March. Could play a minor role
2. SILVER SILENT – On a long losing run but did run well when third last time out in a handicap at La
Teste-de-Buch over 1600m on 10 April. Not out of it
3. KATALINA – Holding her form and was fourth last time out in a handicap at La Teste-de-Buch over
1600m on 10 April. Has a winning chance
4. UNAMUNO – He has lost his way of late and was tenth last time out in a handicap at La Teste-deBuch over 1600m on 10 April. Others are preferred
5. HONG KONG STAR – Improving and was a winner last time out in a handicap at La Teste-de-Buch
over 1400m on 23 March. Carries a 2kg penalty for that win but can score again
6. WAIPA – Unreliable and was 5th last time out in a handicap at Pau over 1600m on 10 March. Capable
of making the frame
7. LADIES LAW – In good form of late and was fourth last time out in a handicap at Toulouse over
1400m on 21 April. Should contest the finish again
8. AZUR AS WELL – Disappointing form of late and was tenth last time out in a Handicap at Pau over
2000m on 24 March. Better this distance and is capable of an upset
9. CHIEF RED CLOUD – On avery long losing run and was well beaten last time out in a handicap at
La Teste-de-Buch over 1600m on 10 April. Others are much preferred
10. BRIDGE WATER – Proved in need of last run when 8th in a Claimer at Tarbes over this distance
on 31 March. Capable of improvement but others are preferred
11. LADY LUNE – Proved in need of her only run this year when 7th in a handicap at Deauville over
1300m on 6 January. Capable of better and could earn some money
12. LE RAFALE – Disappointing last two runs on the PSF and was 14th last time out in a handicap at
Pau 2000m on 1 December. Better on the turf and can surprise
13. YSSINGEAUX – Struggling of late and was 13th last time out in a handicap at La Teste-de-Buch
over 1600m on 10 April. Others are much preferred
14. BHUTTO – Has lost her way this year and was 12th last time out in a handicap at La Teste-de-Buch
over 1600m on 10 April. Best watched for now
Summary: LADIES LAW (7) remains in good form and should fight out this lucky last race. KATALINA
(3) is in good heart and can contest the finish yet again. HONG KONG STAR (5) carries a 2kg penalty
for winning a handicap last time out but would not be a surprise winner. SILVER SILENT (2) showed
improvement when third last time out and could break a long losing streak.
SELECTIONS
LADIES LAW (7) – KATALINA (3) – HONG KONG STAR (5) – SILVER SILENT (2)
R4 – PRIX ALBANILLA – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Class 3 Race – Flat – EUR € 23,000
1. TIGRR – Has won last two in good fashion, most recent was at Fontainebleau over 1600m in a weak
claiming race. Each way chance
2. ROYAL SAXO – Can build on recent 4th over 1400m at Chantilly on the 1st of March. Good chance
3. KLEORA – Ignore latest 6th, judge on overall form and penultimate 2nd over 1600m at Compiegne
on the 10th of last month. Big runner
4. ANTHARIS – Running well, finished 4th at this course over 1600m in a Handicap but in November
last year. Chance if near fit
5. ELAMAZ – A seemingly talented horse, fresh off a win at Saint-Cloud over 1600m and is confidently
selected to follow up. Win choice
6. WE RIDE THE WORLD – Ran 7th in a Handicap at Parislongchamp over 1400m last time and can
be expected to do way better here. Big place chance
7. CIRCEO – Can build on latest 5th over 2000m at Deauville on the 8th of August last year if not in too
much need of this comeback run
8. SIMPLY STRIKING – Would be a surprise winner based on current form. Finished way downfield last
time when 14th at Parislongchamp. Unlikely victor
9. SAMAPY – Only managed 7th placing over 1400m at Lion D’Angers and needs to serve up more
than that to feature here. Pass by
10. SHANNKIYR – Finished 6th over 2000m at Deauville last year and will need to do a lot to win this.
Unlikely
11. RESHABAR – Needs to do a lot more than what recent form shows to feature and can be passed
by for now. Only managed 6th position last time
12. MIAMI VOICE – Ignore last run, won penultimate over 1350m at Parislongchamp and is a must for
all bets. Can finish in the first four
13. LEV – Needs to do a tad more for the win but is never too far adrift the winners and can earn. Include
in quartet permutations
14. AGAPI MIA – Won at Saint-Cloud over 1500m in Handicap Class on the 6th of June last year. Will
more than likely need this outing
Summary: ELAMAZ (5) is lightly raced, fresh off a victory at Saint-Cloud and clearly very progressive.
He is selected to go back-to-back. KLEORA (3) is a useful filly in the making and can do way better
than her last 6th placing. She can be expected to be right there at the finish. ROYAL SAXO (2) has only
run one below par race in his career thus far and has been ultra consistent in all the others. He has the
usual, obvious each way chance. WE RIDE THE WORLD (6) can finish in the first four.
SELECTIONS
ELAMAZ (5) – KLEORA (3) – ROYAL SAXO (2) – WE RIDE THE WORLD (6)
R5 – PRIX DU MUGUET – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Gr2 Race – Flat – EUR € 130,000
1. MARHABA YA SANAFI – Group I winner as a three-year-old in 2023 and runner-up to TRIBALIST
(3) in a recent Group III over track and trip (Prix Edmond Blanc) on 1 April. Will be a factor
2. DOLAYLI – Undefeated in three outings on PSF this season, the latest over 1900m at Chantilly on 8
March. Proved his efficiency/competitiveness on turf last year – keep safe
3. TRIBALIST – Won this race last year after a winning reappearance in the Group III Prix Edmond
Blanc over this course and distance. Scored on his return in the latter event on 1 April and can repeat
his 2023 heroics here too
4. ANTHORUS – Consistent performer with sound references/form credentials and ought to improve
after a much-needed comeback outing (7th) in an 1850m Listed race at ParisLongchamp on 14 April.
Best watched for now
5. SKALLETI – High-class veteran with 12 Group successes. Caught the eye on his reappearance with
a fast-finishing 2nd in a Listed race over 1850m at ParisLongchamp on 14 April – not taken lightly
Summary: Already a winner six times at Saint-Cloud, TRIBALIST (3) is good value to make a
successful defence of this Group II title after winning a course-and-distance Group III contest on his
reappearance. The runner-up that day MARHABA YA SANAFI (1), last season’s Group I Poule d’Essai
des Poulains winner, and fellow top-level scorer SKALLETI (5) have the means to fight for victory.
DOLAYLI (2), undefeated in three PSF outings this year, also ambitious back on the turf.
SELECTIONS
TRIBALIST (3) – MARHABA YA SANAFI (1) – SKALLETI (5) – DOLAYLI (2)
