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France Form Sheet – 3rd May
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R1 – PRIX DES ORMES – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Maiden Race – Flat – EUR € 27,000
1. KEW BRIDGE – Not at all disgraced when third on debut in a Conditions race at Pornichet-La
Baule over 1700m on 27 March. Drops in distance but can contest the finish
2. FEE DU VIVIEN – Has not shown much in two starts and was 14th last time out in a Conditions
race at Le Mans over this distance on 23 April. Others are much preferred
3. RAPIDE – Not disgraced when fourth on debut in a Conditions race at Compiègne over this
distance on 24 June. Returns from a break but deserves some respect
4. SILVER FEATHER – Showed some improvement from her UK debut when 6th last time out in
Conditions race at Lyon-Parilly over 1600m on 17 March. Could play a minor role
5. BAKHILOVA – Disappointing last run when 9th in a Conditions race at Compiegne over this
distance on 15 April. Place chance on best form
6. BAIE D’HALONG – Well beaten in both starts and was 14th last time out in a Conditions race
at Compiegne over this distance on 16 April. Others are preferred
7. PEMBA BAY – Proved just in need of her only run of this year wen 6th in a Conditions race at
ParisLongchamp over 1600m on 18 April. Fitter this time and would fight out the finish
8. SALVA MEA – Knocking hard on the door with two recent runner-up performances, with the
latest being in a Conditions race at Deauville over 1200m on 10 April. Should go one better this
time
9. ARZUGA – Yet to show much and was well beaten in her second start in a Conditions race at
Compiegne over its distance on 16 April. Others are preferred
10. ALIMAYA – Did not show much on debut when tenth in a Conditions race at Vichy over
1600m on 2 August. Likely to need this run returning from a break
11. PLATINE – Did not show much on debut when 11th in a Conditions race at Compuegne over
this distance on 16 April. Best watched for now
12. SOUPLESSE – Two fair runs so far and was 5th last time out in a Conditions race at SaintCloud over 1600m on 12 March. Could prefer this distance and is not out of it
Summary: SALVA MEA (8) revealed considerable means as a two-year-old last season and
confirmed that promise with an encouraging 2nd on her reappearance, so she is good value to
open her account in this maiden event. SOUPLESSE (12) was stretched by the Saint-Cloud mile
last time but will appreciate this shorter distance and ought to pose more of a threat. PEMBA BAY
(7) should also fare better on a firmer track and can get into the picture, while KEW BRIDGE (1)
is another to consider in her first outing on the grass.
SELECTIONS
SALVA MEA (8) – SOUPLESSE (12) – PEMBA BAY (7) – KEW BRIDGE (1)
R2 – PRIX DES NOYERS – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Class 4 Claiming Handicap – Flat – EUR € 16,000
1. JACK OF TRADES – Holding his form well in this division and was runner-up last time out at
Compiegne over this distance on 29 March. Should fight out the finish
2. MAJOR OAK – Showed some improvement last time out when fourth in a claimer at SaintCloud over 1300m on 12 April. Capable of making the frame
3. MI C’INFILO – Disappointing last run when 8th in a handicap at Strasbourg over 2000m on 22
April. Has a place chance
4. ALCOTAN – Unreliable and was 12th last time out in a handicap at Deauville over 1900m on 9
April. Can bounce back to score dropped to a claimer
5. ALAMSAR – Disappointing last run when well beaten in a handicap at Chantilly over this
distance on 30 March. Can be a threat dropped to this division
6. GRECIAN STAR – Has performed well in claimers before but was 9th last time out in a
handicap at Deauville over 1400m on 10 April. Place chance
7. INATTENDU – Disappointing last run when well beaten in a handicap at ParisLongchamp over
this distance on 14 April. Capable of better and is not out of it
8. WELCH FUSILIER – Disappointing last two runs and was tenth last time out in a claimer at
Pornichet-La Baule over 1700m on 17 December. Could improve back on the turf
9. POPPY CARREW – Struggling of late and was well beaten last time out in a handicap at
Deauville over 1400m on 10 April. Has run well in a claimer before and is capable of an upset
10. BASSAC – Only moderate form of late and was 8th last time out in this division at Nancy over
1400m on 4 April. Others are preferred
11. LERY – Has lost her way this year and was well beaten last time out in a handicap at Le Mans
over this distance on 23 April. Can improve dropped to a claimer
12. EL ROY – Ran well in Claimers late last year and was runner-up last time out MarseilleVivaux over 2000m on 12 December. Not out of it if fit from break
13. AINT MISBEHAVING – Returns from a lengthy break and was 6th last time out in a claimer at
this course over 110m on 11 May 2022. Others are preferred
Summary: There are three standout candidates for success in this claimer. ALCOTAN (4) was
somewhat disappointing at Deauville recently but is capable of considerably better than that
performance suggests and deserves another chance, especially in a race of this nature. JACK
OF TRADES (1) has made encouraging improvement in consecutive outings at this level and will,
on the evidence of both runs, fight for victory once more. ALAMSAR (5) has experienced varying
fortunes since winning a PSF handicap at Deauville during winter but retains the means to play a
leading role in this grade. INATTENDU (7) completes the shortlist in his first appearance at this
level.
SELECTIONS
ALCOTAN (4) – JACK OF TRADES (1) – ALAMSAR (5) – INATTENDU (7)
R3 – PRIX DES NOISETIERS – 1200m (a6f) – TURF – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 25,000
1. LOYAL PRINCE – Won a 1200m handicap at Marseille-Borély in February and has maintained
consistency/competitiveness under a resultant penalty. Didn’t go unnoticed when 6th over 1300m
in a handicap at ParisLongchamp on 18 April
2. ALNOORY STAR – Consistent filly with sound references/form credentials, including a laststart 4th in a 1400m turf handicap at Chantilly on 15 April. Will be a factor
3. FORTUNATE SON – Has finished 4th in three consecutive recent outings – the latest over
1000m at Moulins on 14 April – and in both handicap appearances before that. Candidate for
success
4. CHUNKA WAKAN – Won a minor conditions race over 1200m at Pompadour last year but has
been soundly beaten in both handicap appearances this year, the latest (7th) at Le CroiséLaroche on 20 April. Watch for now
5. RUMPLETEAZER – Relatively consistent performer, albeit without success. Improved in firsttime blinkers to finish an improved 5th over 1100m in a handicap at Le Croisé-Laroche on 20
April
6. BOTTOMS UP – Didn’t go unnoticed when finishing 5th in a 1000m conditions race at Moulins
on 14 April. Could earn a cheque
7. RUE MIA – A model of consistency who boasts sound references in handicaps and solid form
credentials which include a recent 2nd in an 1100m handicap at Le Croisé-Laroche on 20 April.
Should have a role to play
8. HOUBI – Versatile filly. Showed her form and well-being by finishing 3rd in consecutive
handicaps last month, the latest over 1500m on the PSF at Marseille-Vivaux on 12 April
9. CRYSTAL OF TIME – Caught the eye with an improved/encouraging 2nd over 1100m at
Angoulême on 14 April. Needs to confirm that progress to be competitive on her handicap debut
10. PURA VIDA – Unplaced in all three appearances and is hard to recommend, even on her
handicap debut, having finished 9th in a 1600m claimer on heavy ground at Compiegne on 29
March. Others preferred
11. BAWE ISLAND – Seldom finishes far off the mark and hasn’t gone unnoticed in recent
handicap appearances – the latest (3rd) at at Le Croisé-Laroche on 20 April. Dark horse
Summary: Speedy FORTUNATE SON (3) has, on several occasions, shown he possesses the
means to win a handicap of this caliber and today could be his day. He will, however, have to
thwart the expected challenges of ALNOORY STAR (2), who has proven her competitiveness in
the handicaps recently, and RUE MIA (7) whose form and experience at this level should stand
her in good stead once more. Having finished 2nd on this course at the start of April, LOYAL
PRINCE (1) could also play a leading role, especially from a favourable inside stall.
SELECTIONS
FORTUNATE SON (3) – ALNOORY STAR (2) – RUE MIA (7) – LOYAL PRINCE (1)
R4 – PRIX DES FOUGERES – 1200m (a6f) – TURF – Class 3 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 20,000
1. MADDOX – Mostly moderate form of late and was 8th last time out in a handicap at Le CroiséLaroche over 1100m on 20 April. Others are preferred
2. GLICOURT – Only fair of late and was 6th last time out in a handicap at Le Croisé-Laroche
over 1100m on 20 April. Capable of making the frame
3. ALBERTINELLI – Yet to win after 22 starts but did show improvement when third last time out
in a handicap at Argentan over 1300m on 7 June. Likely to need this run returning from a break
4. SWEET AS – Returned to his best when victorious Le Croisé-Laroche over 1100m on 20 April.
Carries a 2kg penalty but can follow up
5. LOUVE DREAM – Showed some improvement when 5th last time out in a handicap at Le
Croisé-Laroche over 1100m on 20 April. Can do even better this time around
6. INVIOLABLE SPIRIT – He has struggled this year and was tenth last time out in a handicap at
Le Croisé-Laroche over 1100m on 20 April. Others are preferred
7. BARBUDA – Yet to win a race and 8th last time out in a handicap at Le Croisé-Laroche over
1100m on 20 April. More is needed to win this race
8. TWO TWO TWO – Showed vast improvement when runner-up Le Croisé-Laroche over 1100m
on 20 April, Can fight out the finish again
9. CAPELENA – Probably needed her only run of this year when 13th in a handicap at BordeauxLe Bouscat over 1400m on 22 February. Fitter this time but others are preferred
10. ILLUMINATING – Yet to win a race after 33 attempts but was not disgraced when third in a
handicap at Le Croisé-Laroche over 1100m on 20 April. Place chance
11. HIS PRIDE – Disappointing last two starts and was tenth last time out in a handicap at Le
Croisé-Laroche over 1100m on 20 April. Capable of better and could earn some minor money
12. ASTURIAS ROAD – Honest sort who deserves another win and he was fourth last time out in
a handicap at Le Croisé-Laroche over 1100m on 20 April. Should contest the finish
13. LAWRENCE – On a long losing streak but was fourth last time out in a Conditions race at
Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne over 1600m on 22 April. Might place this shorter distance
Summary: Recent Le Croisé-Laroche scorer SWEET AS (4) seems good value to defy the
penalty by winning again. TWO TWO TWO (8) gave the selection plenty of cheek that day and
ought to make a fight of it once more. LOUVE DREAM (5) finished 5th in the same race but was
unlucky not to have posed more of a threat and could do so on this occasion. Veteran
GLICOURT (2) retains the means to make his presence felt too.
SELECTIONS
SWEET AS (4) – TWO TWO TWO (8) – LOUVE DREAM (5) – GLICOURT (2)
R5 – PRIX JOURNAL GENY COURSE (PRIX DU REDON) – 2000m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Class 3 Handicap – Flat – EUR € 20,000
1. ROCQUEMONT – Nice 3rd last time over 2000m on the PSF on April 12th. Has won over
1600m at this track before. Player
2. CORTEZ BANK – Nice run when 4th at this track two runs ago over 2000m in a Class2
handicap on February 27th. In the mix
3. ROYAL RIGHT – 4th two runs back over 1900m in a Class 2 handicap at Chantilly on March
14th. One to pay attention too
4. BLACK FALCON – Unplaced last time, won before that over 2000m on the PSF on April 12th.
One to keep safe
5. MUELHEIMER PERLE – Nice 2nd last time over 2000m on the PSF on April 12th. Course
winner in October 2023 over 1800m. Hard to ignore
6. SINNDARILLO – Credible 2nd at Cluny in a Class 4 race last time over 1900m on April 13th.
Among the leading place chances
7. ROI DE FLANDRE – Unplaced on the last two runs, won before that over 1600m in a Class 3
race on January 17th. Has work to do
8. RIO D’OCTOBRE – Three unplaced runs of late, 3rd before that at this track over 2000m in a
Class 3 handicap and won at this track before that in September. Place contender
9. BAILEYS ECLAIR – 2nd two runs ago over 2600m in a Class 3 handicap on March 14th.
Outside place chance
10. POP LIFE – Won two runs back over 2000m on the PSF on March 14th in a Class 3
handicap. Others rate higher
11. AQUILON – 4th last time in a claimer over 2000m on the PSF on April 12th. Makes limited
appeal
12. WILD SWEETHEART – 2nd two runs ago over 1850m at Hyeres on March 3rd in a Class 4
race. Looks vulnerable
13. GLACIER PEAK – 4th last time over 1900m at Deauville in a Class 3 handicap on April 9th.
Has work to do
Summary: ROCQUEMONT (1) is a previous winner at this track and has been running well on
the PSF of late. He gets the vote ahead of CORTEZ BANK (2) who was a decent fourth at this
track two starts ago and has lots of placed efforts at this venue before that. BLACK FALCON (4)
won two starts ago on the PSF but is also effective on grass. MUELHEIMER PERLE (5) is a
previous course winner and can not be discounted.
SELECTIONS
ROCQUEMONT (1) – CORTEZ BANK (2) – BLACK FALCON (4) – MUELHEIMER PERLE (5)
R6 – PRIX DES CHENES – 1800m (a1m1/8) – TURF – Maiden Race – Flat – EUR € 18,000
1. PEGO – Unplaced in both outings last year and again on his reappearance at Lyon-Parilly on
17 April, when finishing 8th over 1350m. Improvement needed
2. ABSOLUTE POWER – Didn’t finish far off the mark in both appearances on the flat last year
and returns to this category having failed over hurdles. Absent since his no-show in a hurdles
claimer over 3550m at this venue on 30 October
3. STEWART KOPELAND – Finished 6th on debut course and distance last month but failed to
build on that encouragement when soundly beaten (16th) over 2000m at this venue on 13 April.
Others preferred
4. ZAADOR – Made no impression on debut at Moulins, finishing 10th over 2400m on 14 April.
Hard to make a case for
5. MACCARELLU – Has shown promise in two outings over 2000m at this venue, finishing 3rd on
both occasions. Ran on well in his latest appearance on 13 April and could open his account here
over this shorter trip
6. ODEMAR – Consistent performer with sound references/form credentials, including a last-start
2nd on this course over 2000m on 25 March. Wears blinkers for the first time and could improve
for it
7. NEXT EAGLE – Arrived from Germany with sound/consistent form references and didn’t go
unnoticed when finishing 8th at this venue in his start on French soil over 2000m on 13 April.
Dark horse
8. EARLY SPIRIT – Finished a close-up 4th behind the top two picks on 25 March, so is better
than his disappointing last start (9th) on 13 April over 2000m on this course suggests. Not taken
lightly
9. RED NUREYEV – Finished an encouraging 4th on debut at Aix-les-Bains last year but failed to
build on that promise when only 8th over 2000m at Vichy on 2 August 2023. Absent since, so is
best watched for now
10. LA JEANNE – Finished unplaced in both starts last year, the latest (10th) over 2000m on the
turf at Deauville on 8 August. One to note
11. IKIRU – Showed early promise but appears to have lost her way. Soundly beaten in her last 3
starts in the handicaps, the latest (13th) on her reappearance over 1600m on the turf at Chantilly
on 4 April
12. BLACK MAGIC WOMAN – Unplaced and soundly beaten in both starts on the PSF, the latest
(11th) over 1400m at Chantilly on 24 February. First start on turf
13. GALILEE DREAM – Unplaced in both outings last year but is open to improvement on her
reappearance. Absent since finishing 6th over 1900m on the PSF at Deauville on 4 November
14. MAGGIE’S TERN – Well-traveled filly with sound references/form credentials in England and
Germany. Has made an encouraging start in two outings on French soil, the latest (6th) over
2000m on the PSF at Marseille-Vivaux on 5 April 15. BELLE GARSWOOD – Improved after a modest debut to finish 6th over 2150m on the PSF at
Lyon-La Soie on 24 January. Open to further progress
16. SABLE DU PYLA – Gengis gelding on debut for trainer and owner Pierre-Louis Guerin who
has engaged Stéphane Laurent to ride
17. VERDANT LADY – Nicolas Clément-trained Dubawi debutante whose dam placed at Group
III level. Shouldn’t be underestimated
18. SULTANE OF SWING – Benjamin Marie rides this Seahenge on debut for trainer J. Macedo
Costa Oliveira. Best watched for now
Summary: MACCARELLU (5) has shown enough promise/ability by finishing 3rd in both outings
to suggest he is more than capable of opening his account in this maiden event. ODEMAR (6)
only marginally edged the 25 March meeting with that rival but will have his work cut out
confirming that form. EARLY SPIRIT (8) was ridden too aggressively in that race and should also
have a role to play if ridden with more restraint. VERDANT LADY (17) appeals most of the three
newcomers and can’t be underestimated.
SELECTIONS
MACCARELLU (5) – ODEMAR (6) – EARLY SPIRIT (8) – VERDANT LADY (17)
R7 – PRIX ROBERT PICARDAT – 1200m (a6f) – TURF – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 15,000
1. CLOSE COMBAT – Unplaced over 1100m at Tarbes on the sole start on April 20th. Others
rate higher
2. YOUNG AND PROUD – Unplaced last time at Saint-Cloud over 900m on April 19th in a
claimer. Will be more at home over the 1200m today
3. EYWA – Unplaced at this track in a Class 3 race over 1000m on April 24th on her only start.
Needs vast improvement to be involved
4. VICTORY STREET – Fair 3rd on debut in a claimer over 1000m on April 6th. Should improve
and make an impact
5. EXPLOSIVE ACTION – 6th on her debut at Saint-Cloud in a claimer over 900m on April 19th.
Has work to do to feature
6. LES MARQUISES – 4th last time at Saint-Cloud over 900m in a claimer on April 1st. Will play a
lead role and appreciate the extra trip
7. CITE MONDINE – 6th on her sole start so far over 1000m at La Teste on March 23rd. Might
find this difficult
8. QUEEN’S CITY – Nice 5th on debut at this track over 1000m in a Class 3 race in late April. Can
improve and take beating
9. LINESKY – Three unplaced runs so far, the latter over 900m in a claimer on April 1st. Looks
like one to avoid
Summary: QUEEN’S CITY (8) showed nice promise when she was fifth at this track over 1000m
on April 24th. She can improve from that effort and get the job done at the second time of asking.
Her main danger could be LES MARQUISES (6) who should appreciate the step up in trip after a
fourth over 900m last time at Saint-Cloud. YOUNG AND PROUD (2) looks like the best each-way
option. VICTORY STREET (4) makes up the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
QUEEN’S CITY (8) – LES MARQUISES (6) – YOUNG AND PROUD (2) – VICTORY STREET
(4)
R8 – PRIX DES AJONCS – 1200m (a6f) – TURF – Class 3 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 22,000
1. ISEULT – Bounced back to form with a reassuring 3rd in a handicap over 1100m at Le CroiséLaroche on 20 April. Will be competitive with a repeat of that performance
2. CRISTAL MARVELOUS – Seldom far off the mark in handicaps at this level but has been
soundly beaten in all 3 comeback appearances this year – the latest (11th) over 1100m at Le
Croisé-Laroche on 20 April
3. HORTENSIA BASC – Showed early promise but appears to have lost her way recently.
Finished a modest 7th on her reappearance over 1400m at Compiegne on 16 April
4. COLD PLAY – Consistent veteran handicapper whose competitiveness at this level and in
similar races/handicaps is beyond doubt. Acquitted himself well (5th) in a 1200m handicap at
Chantilly on 15 April – candidate for success
5. ROYALWOOD – Unreliable performer who has been off the boil for some time now – soundly
beaten in 4 handicaps this year, the latest (13th) over 1200m at Chantilly on 15 April
6. MAGIC SWORD – Won a 1000m handicap at Vichy in September but struggled (finished
unplaced) under a resultant penalty. Has dropped to a dangerous mark now – warrants respect
after his 7th over 1100m on 20 April at Le Croisé-Laroche
7. BIJJLEE – Consistent filly with sound references/form credentials on both surfaces, including a
last-start 2nd over 1600m on turf at Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne on 22 April. Keep safe
8. SPACE QUAKE – Seldom far off the mark in handicaps at this level on both surfaces and didn’t
go unnoticed when finishing 4th over 1400m at Saint-Cloud on 19 April. Dark horse
9. SWEET DAMIANA – Consistent veteran handicapper who showed her form and well-being by
finishing 4th in an 1100m handicap at Le Croisé-Laroche on 20 April
10. SHADE – Soundly beaten in both comeback appearances, the latest in a 1400m handicap at
La Teste on 23 March. Ignore
11. LA FLACA – Won a 1300m handicap at Craon in September but has struggled under a
penalty since. Has dropped to a lowly mark but is best watched for now after a last-start 10th over
1600m at Nantes on 18 April
12. JASMIN DORE – Consistent, hard-knocking handicapper with sound references on soft
ground. Has won once and finished 2nd (including his lastest over 1400m at ParisLongchamp on
25 April) three times in five starts this year
13. BIG FREEZE – Seldom far off the mark in handicaps at this level but hasn’t been seen since
finishing 11th at Saint-Cloud over 1300m on 24 November. Watch for now
Summary: COLD PLAY (4) caught the eye with a good finishing effort at Chantilly recently and,
from the ideal No 1 stall with Cristian Demuro in the irons, should fight for victory. MAGIC
SWORD (6) is out of sorts but has the means to play a leading role in a race of this nature,
especially off a reduced mark and with Maxime Guyon engaged. Both BIJJLEE (7) and JASMIN
DORE (12) finished 2nd in their recent outings and aren’t incapable of posing a threat either.
SELECTIONS
COLD PLAY (4) – MAGIC SWORD (6) – BIJJLEE (7) – JASMIN DORE (12)
