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France Form Sheet – 4th May
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R1 – PRIX JEAN-CLAUDE GUERIN – PRIX DU BASSIN D’ARCACHON – 2400m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 17,000
1. CLEVER ACTRESS – Disappointing last four runs and was 7th last time out in a handicap at
Toulouse over 3000m on 21 April. Better this distance and is capable of earning some money
2. MY HOPE – Unreliable but did run well when fourth last time out in a handicap at Tarbes over
2300m on 13 April. Yet to win but can contest the finish
3. SPANISH LIGHT – Did not show his best when 9th last time out in a handicap at this course over
1900m on 1 April. Won his penultimate start and can bounce back to score
4. PLATEADO – Showed some improvement when fourth last time out in a handicap at Toulouse
over 3000m on 21 April. Can do a lot better this time
5. LONG KE WAN – Capable of better than his last run when 7th in a Conditions race at Nantes
over 2400m on 18 April. Fair form before that and should contest the finish
6. JYCROIS BELLEVUE – Won twice last year but was 8th last time out in a handicap at Craon
over 2400m on 3 December. Likely to need this run returning from a break
7. COCOON QUATRE – Unreliable but was not disgraced when 5th last time out in a handicap at
Royan-Atlantique over 2900m on 7 April. Capable of making the frame
8. ASHUTOR – In good form of late and was runner-up last time out in a claimer at Angoulême over
2600m on 14 April. Could play a minor role
9. MONT STEELE – Has struggled this year and was tenth last time out in a handicap at Toulouse
over 3000m on 21 April. More is needed to win this race
10. THE MAGIC MAN – Unreliable but was not disgraced when third last time out in a claimer at
Angoulême over 2600m on 14 April. Needs to do a bit more to win this race
11. AKINATHOR GAME – Probably found it a bit far when 6th last time out in a handicap at RoyanAtlantique over 2900m on 7 April. Better this distance and can earn some money
12. HARIASA – Very unreliable but was victorious in a handicap at Tarbes last time out over 2300m
on 13 April. Carries a 2kg penalty and is not out of it
13. JOSHUA’S SPIRIT – On a very long losing run since only win and was 12th last time out in a
handicap at Evreux over 1800m on 14 April. Others are much preferred
Summary: A very competitive handicap and it is hard to rule out too many from winning.
PLATEADO (4) showed improvement last time out and could have more to offer. MY HOPE (2) is
unreliable but did run well last time out and can contest the finish again. LONG KE WAN (5) seems
better than the last run would suggest and could be a lovely danger. SPANISH LIGHT (3) did not
run well last time out carrying a penalty but could like this longer distance.
SELECTIONS
PLATEADO (4) – MY HOPE (2) – LONG KE WAN (5) – SPANISH LIGHT (3)
R2 – PRIX ROBERT LAVALLEE – 2300m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Maiden Race – Flat – EUR € 21,000
1. MASAIYA – Finished 10th over 1600m at Leopardstown on the 21st of October 2023. Follow the
market on local debut
2. MIYALAA – Finished 2nd over 2000m at Saint-Cloud in a maiden on the 17th of November 2023.
Winning claims
3. AMOR A MANI – Finished 7th over 2200m at Lyon Parilly in a maiden on the 17th of April 2024.
Open to further improvement
4. SAHARA GOLD – Not completely disgraced in 7th spot over 1800m in a maiden at Le CroiseLaroche on the 20th of April 2024. Should have more to offer
5. MAY DAY SPIRIT – No show in 14th spot over 1950m at Chateaubriant in a maiden on the 27th
of April 2024. Would be a shock winner
6. SAHIRAH – Comfortably beaten in 6th spot over 2000m at Le Lion D’angers in a maiden on the
7th of April 2024. Easy to look elsewhere
7. HURRANELLA – Finished 9th over 2350m at Machecoul in a maiden on the 1st of April 2024.
Unlikely to feature
8. L AMICALEMENT – Finished in 6th over 2000m at Le Lion D’angers in a Class 2 on the 7th of
April 2024. Would be a shock winner
9. CATY FISH – Finished 9th over 2100m at Parislongchamp in a maiden on the 7th of April 2024.
Others make more appeal
10. RED IRIS – Well held in 3rd position on local debut over 2000m at Le Lion D’angers on the 7th
of April 2024. More needed to feature
11. DONA PEJITA – Finished 6th over 2300m at Le Mans in a maiden on the 23rd of April 2024.
Open to improvement
12. PRINCESSE BORA – Dam won twice over 1600m and 2300m. This filly is likely to need the
experience on debut. Others preferred
13. RAISON GARDEE – Dam won four times over 1600m and 2400m. This filly could be ideally
placed to put up a solid effort. Include in the play
Summary: MIYALAA (2) was clear second best last time out but on her reappearance she can
take a significant step forward in her claim to get her maiden win out the way. AMOR A MANI (3)
produced a fair effort on debut and should have come on quite a bit so could be a threat. SAHARA
GOLD (4) showed some promise on debut and is likely to get involved. RAISON GARDEE (13)
needs to be followed carefully and wouldn’t need to be anything special to challenge.
SELECTIONS
MIYALAA (2) – AMOR A MANI (3) – SAHARA GOLD (4) – RAISON GARDEE (13)
R3 – PRIX DE CHATEAUBRIANT – 2300m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 17,000
1. VIRTUOSE – Finished 7th over 2500m at Deauville in a Class 3 course qualifier on the 10th of
April 2024. Place claims
2. KALEONA – Finished 4th over 2600m at Morlaix in a Class 4 on the 24th of March 2024. Top 3
chance
3. RUE JONAS – Not at best in 9th spot over 2000m at Saint-Cloud in a Class 3 divided handicap
on the 24th of November 2023. Drops in class and can be effective
4. YOR – Average performance in 9th spot over at Saint-Cloud in a Class 3 divided limited handicap
on the 12th of April 2024. One to pass by
5. BARTABELLO – Runner up over 2850m at Loudeac in a Class 4 value claiming handicap on
the 21st of April 2024. Upset potential
6. DRIP – Narrowly beaten in 3rd position over 2400m at Nantes in a Class 4 divided limited
handicap on the 18th of April 2024. Should go close
7. SHATTERHAND – Finished 13th over 2400m at Nantes in a Class 4 divided limited handicap on
the 18th of April 2024. Easy to look elsewhere
8. EQUILLY – No show in 10th over 2500m at Argentan in a Class 4 event on the 11th of April
2024. Would be a surprise winner
9. GRAND LEON – Held in 8th position over 2500m at Deauville in a Class 3 divided handicap on
the 26th of January 2024. Others make more appeal
10. SPATIAL MERIT – Far from disgraced in 6th spot over 2400m at Nantes in a Class 4 divided
limited handicap on the 18th of April 2024. Include in the play
11. COEUR DAVIER – Moderate effort in 8th position over 2400m at Nantes in a Class 4 divided
limited handicap on the 18th of April 2024. More to do
12. KAPTAIN NORDIK – Finished 7th over 2400m at Pornichet in a Class 4 divided limited handicap
on the 2nd of March 2024. Outside place chance
13. PHILOSOPHY – Finished 12th over 2400m at Saint-Cloud in a Class 3 divided limited handicap
on the 5th of April 2024. Would be a shock winner
Summary: DRIP (6) was a touch unlucky last time out and looks set to run another big race. He
looks to be well placed over a suitable trip. RUE JONAS (3) returns off a layoff but will appreciate
taking on slightly weaker which could see her go well. KALEONA (2) has few miles on the clock
and can still show improvement. VIRTUOSE (1) isn’t the most consistent but is very capable.
SELECTIONS
DRIP (6) – RUE JONAS (3) – KALEONA (2) – VIRTUOSE (1)
R4 – PRIX IMPRIMERIE BLIN – 2300m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Maiden Race – Flat – EUR € 21,000
1. DSCHINGIS DREAM – Finished 3rd over 2250m at Fontainebleau in a maiden on the 13th of
April 2024. Place chance
2. L’EPALE DE TUNIS – Beaten out of sight in 9th over 2000m in a maiden at Le Lion-D’angers on
the 7th of April 2024. Unlikely winner
3. RAIMONDIN – Finished 2nd over 1900m at Bordeaux Le Bouscat in a maiden on the 6th of April
2024. Big player
4. MANY DREAMS – No show in 12th spot on debut over 2350m at Machecoul on the 25th of
February 2024. Others make more appeal
5. O’WOOD – Runner up over 2000m in a maiden at Le Lion-D’angers on the 7th of April 2024.
Capable of winning
6. DADDY JOY – Finished 6th over 2500m at Argentan in a maiden on the 11th of April 2024. Place
chance at best
7. HONEY BADGER – Finished 5th over 2000m in a maiden at Le Lion-D’angers on the 7th of April
2024. Winning chance
8. TRIP TO DEAUVILLE – Poor performance in 11th over 2000m at Nancy on the 29th of October
2023. Others make more appeal
9. SI PASSIONE – Finished 8th over 2000m in a maiden at Le Lion-D’angers on the 7th of April
2024. Unlikely to threaten
10. HUDSON – Finished 5th over 1900m at Deauville in a maiden on the 29th of December 2023.
Should mount a challenge
11. WHITE RIVER – Dam won three times from 1600m – 2200m and this runner could be in need
of the outing. Follow the market
Summary: HONEY BADGER (7) steps up in trip which should be right up his alley and he has
strong claims of getting the job done. HUDSON (10) returns after a layoff and is likely to play a part
in the finish with two solid efforts behind him. RAIMONDIN (3) caught the eye on debut and if not
finding the trip too far too soon, he will go close. DSCHINGIS DREAM (1) has seldom been far off
them in his three efforts to date and he can earn.
SELECTIONS
HONEY BADGER (7) – HUDSON (10) – RAIMONDIN (3) – DSCHINGIS DREAM (1)
R5 – PRIX DE LA SERENITE – 2300m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Maiden Race – Flat – EUR € 13,000
1. GRAND CHARLES – Finished 9th over 2600m at Morlaix in a Class 4 on the 24th of March 2024.
Hard to fancy
2. MY HARLEY – Held in 5th spot over 2100m at Senonnes-Pouance in a maiden on the 14th of
April 2024. More needed
3. SINGEL MALT – Very weak performance in 14th spot over 2200m at La Teste in a Class 4
course qualifier on the 25th of April 2024. Would be a shock winner
4. KARAKOY – Weak performance in 12th spot over 2400m at Nantes in a Class 4 limited handicap
on the 5th of October 2023. Would be a surprise winner
5. QUEST FOR LOVE – Finished 4th over 2000m at Fontainebleau in a maiden on the 13th of April
2024. Include in the play
6. KHANWEILER – Not beaten far in 10th position over 2000m at Fontainebleau on the 13th of
April 2024. Upset type
7. FAIRY BLACK KING – Finished 3rd over 2400m at Toulouse on the 3rd of June 2022. Returns
of a long rest and is likely to need it. One to pass by
8. JUNGLE DE FONTAINE – Finished 4th over 2100m at Senonnes-Pouance in a maiden on the
14th of April 2024. Place chance
9. FOLLOW TO FOLLOW – No show in 11th position over 3200m in a maiden at Le Mans on the
23rd of April 2024. Easy to pass by
10. RUE D’ALBRET – Far from disgraced on debut in 7th position over 2000m in a maiden at
Fontainebleau on the 13th of April 2024.
11. THANKYOU – Finished 4th over 2400m at Moulins in a maiden on the 14th of April 2024. Should
be a factor
12. FULL COLOUR – Finished a fair 6th over 2000m at Fontainebleau on the 13th of April 2024.
Place chance
13. JEEJEEBHOY – Dam was unraced and this gelding is likely to need a few runs before showing
something useful. Follow the market nonetheless
14. SIRIUS RED – Dam won twice over 1600m. This colt doesn’t hail from a yard that are known
for first time winners. Follow the market
Summary: RUE D’ALBRET (10) gets the services of a claiming apprentice and following a useful
introduction run, she can take a significant step forward. THANKYOU (11) ran a solid race on her
return and she looks to be a lively contender. QUEST FOR LOVE (5) put up a fair effort last time
out and should get involved. FULL COLOUR (12) is a well tried maiden that will always keep one
interested but has been costly to follow.
SELECTIONS
RUE D’ALBRET (10) – THANKYOU (11) – QUEST FOR LOVE (5) – FULL COLOUR (12)
R6 – PRIX DE VICHY – 2300m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 15,000
1. ALLURES DE REINE – Didn’t go unnoticed when finishing 6th over 2400m at Lignières on 31
March under a 1,5kg penalty after winning on the PSF at Pornichet before that. Not taken lightly
2. DRAPEAU BLANC – Improving, lightly raced mare with sound references/form credentials,
including a last-start 2nd in a conditions race over 3100m at La Roche-sur-Yon on 14 April. Has
legitimate claims on handicap debut
3. LIBERTE CHERIE – Proved her competitiveness off this mark (under a 2kg penalty) by finishing
2nd in her penultimate start, so should not be hastily condemned following a disappointing 9th over
2400m at Nantes on 18 April. Keep safe
4. GRAND COURGEON – Soundly beaten in all 3 appearances this year in PSF handicaps at Pau,
the latest (14th) over 2000m on 18 February. Has better references on turf so could do better here
5. LADY STRAIGHT – Hard-knocking veteran handicapper who performed consistently at this level
last year. Hasn’t been seen since finishing a lackluster 14th over 2400m at Craon on 3 December
6. STYLE FLIGHT – Lightly raced four-year-old gelding who finished 3rd in two of four starts last
year. Absent since the latest of those at Machecoul over 2950m on 22 October
7. ROCHEUX – Was supplemented for this race after staying on well to finish an encouraging 5th
at Evreux over 1800m on 24 April and has already proven his competitiveness in handicaps off his
current mark. Winning chance
8. STORMY FLOO – Unreliable mare though seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day.
Absent since finishing 6th over 2350m at Machecoul on 11 November
9. SPINNING MIST – Consistent for the most part but is held on recent form by ROCHEUX (7),
having finished 7th over 1800m at Evreux recently (24 April). Place chance
10. LA PALOMBIERE – Unplaced in all 8 outings but seldom far off the mark, including both
handicap appearances last month finished 7th over 2000m at Le Lion-d’Angers and 6th over 2400m
at Nantes on 18 April. For lovers of outsiders
11. PENNYWELL – Yet to find the frame in 12 appearances and finished a well-beaten 7th of 11 in
a 2400m handicap at Saint-Cloud on 12 April. Others preferred
12. SOTCHI – A battling maiden with nothing to show from 37 outings – unplaced and soundly
beaten in all seven starts this year. Finished a well-beaten 10th in a 1950m handicap at
Châteaubriant on 27 April
Summary: ROCHEUX (7) stayed on well from the rear of the field to finish 5th over 1800m Evreux
recently and should, especially on the evidence of that performance, relish a return to this distance
over which he has already proved his effectiveness. Trainer Axel Baron rides consistent filly
DRAPEAU BLANC (2) who boasts the form and experience to acquit herself competitively in her
first handicap appearance. LIBERTE CHERIE (3) fluffed her lines at Nantes last time but is
undeniably capable of a better showing here, so cannot be discounted. SPINNING MIST (9) has
won at Angers and can get into the picture too.
SELECTIONS
ROCHEUX (7) – DRAPEAU BLANC (2) – LIBERTE CHERIE (3) – SPINNING MIST (9)
R7 – PRIX PLANTAGENET – 2300m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 2 Race – Flat – EUR € 22,000
1. ORION ROCK – Consistent colt boasting strong references/form credentials, including a 2400m
Quinté+ victory last November. Caught the eye on his reappearance with an encouraging 4th over
3100m at Nantes on 6 April – sets the standard
2. LAUGHINGOF FEAR – Returned to form with an encouraging 4th over 2400m in a stronger
race/field at Lyon-Parilly on 20 April – in just his second outing on French soil. Keep safe
3. JUST LIGHT – Consistent veteran handicapper with consistent/competitive recent references in
Quinté+ events on PSF, the latest (5th) over 1900m at Deauville on 9 April. Won his last two starts
on turf in September and October – not taken lightly
4. PHILIPPO – Has confirmed the promise he showed in Spain as a young horse in all four starts
on French soil, including his latest (4th) on his reappearance at Le Lion-d’Angers over 2000m on
31 March. Dark horse
5. AMTIYAZ – Versatile well-traveled veteran who showed his class on the PSF in England and
maintained his form/consistency on turf. Has performed inconsistently in Spain and was only 7th
on his reappearance (Madrid) over 2800m on 14 April
6. VAZIRPOUR – Lightly raced four-year-old gelding who has never finished worse than 5th (three
times) in six outings, five on turf. Absent since finishing 5th over 1900m in his first start on PSF at
Deauville on 15 November
7. THE TOP GATSBY – Consistent and versatile filly beaten only by Deputy Ruler (who since
finished 3rd in a Quinte+) on her reappearance at La Teste over 2400m on 10 April. The booking
of Maxime Guyon bodes well for her chances here
8. HANDHY – Lightly raced mare who found the frame in five of seven outings last year, the latest
(4th) over 1900m on the PSF at Deauville on 28 December. Outsider
9. EUBOA – Improving, lightly raced filly with sound references/form credentials, including a laststart 5th on heavy ground in a 2000m Listed race at Chantilly on 27 October. Respected on her
return
Summary: Consistent ORION ROCK (1) ought to build on an encouraging reappearance and is
unlikely to be bothered by the drying ground or this shorter distance. He gets the nod ahead of THE
TOP GATSBY (7) whose form and consistency, especially after an eye-catching comeback 2nd,
will stand her in good stead. LAUGHINGOF FEAR (2) finished a reassuring 4th recently at LyonParilly and could make his presence felt, along with honest veteran JUST LIGHT (3) who also has
earning potential.
SELECTIONS
ORION ROCK (1) – THE TOP GATSBY (7) – LAUGHINGOF FEAR (2) – JUST LIGHT (3)
R8 – PRIX DE LA POTARDIERE – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Class 4 Claiming – Flat – EUR € 16,000
1. RAIKU – Won a 1400m claimer at Saint-Cloud on 16 March and followed up with another success
in Madrid over 1400m last time out (31 March). Another bold showing expected
2. PACO – A winner at this level in January. Was outclassed (11th) in a 1900m Bordeaux Quinté+
on 22 April but will appreciate reverting to his preferred distance
3. STRAKO – Caught the eye when staying on late in the day to finish 6th in a 1600m handicap at
Le Mans on 23 April. Confirmed at this level, he will fight for victory
4. STAR RUN – Soundly beaten (15th) on debut at Deauville in December 2022 and has finished
9th in both comeback outings this year, the latest at Fontainebleau over 1800m on 2 April. Hard to
recommend
5. AROWN – Already a winner at this level and scored over this course and distance on his only
visit to this track. Was outclassed (16th) in a 1900m Bordeaux Quinté+ on 22 April but should fare
better in this grade
6. OXALIS – Has achieved three of his nine career wins at this level, albeit on the PSF. Unplaced
in all five appearances this year, the latest (9th) in a 1900m handicap at Bordeaux on 22 April
7. LAURENT – Inconsistent performer but is capable of getting into the picture – won a 2000m
claimer on debut in October 2021. Returns to this category after finishing 11th in a Quinte+ over
1800m at Compiegne on 19 March
8. POWER PAPERS – Returned to form with an improved/encouraging 2nd in a 1500m claimer at
Cagnes on 18 January. Not taken lightly
9. WHITE GLORY – Won over 2500m on the PSF at Deauville in his only appearance at this level
on 22 August and won his next start in a 2400m handicap at Compiegne. Absent since finishing
12th in a 2500m PSF handicap at Deauville on 16 November
10. SIXTUS – Consistent for the most part but has yet to win a race (from 20 starts). Debuts in the
claiming category after finishing 7th in a 1200m turf handicap at Chantilly on 15 April
11. OUI JE L ADORE – Achieved her only career success at this level and has finished 3rd twice
in three claiming appearances. Will need to improve to have a say after finishing 8th in a 1400m
handicap on heavy ground at Le Lion-d’Angers on 31 March
12. ALATHEA – Won a Quinte+ at Compiegne over this distance last year and has acquitted herself
well under a resultant penalty in subsequent handicaps. Absent since finishing 6th in a 1600m
handicap at Lyon-Parilly on 9 November – keep safe
Summary: STRAKO (3) ran on well to finish just out of the money in a handicap at Le Mans recently
but that would’ve teed him up nicely ahead of this return to the claiming category, in which he has
won and finished 2nd from as many outings on the PSF. PACO (2) is drawn wide but is efficient
over the mile and has won under Maryline Eon, so could pose a threat along with RAIKU (1) who
has won three of his last four starts. Enigmatic AROWN (5) is the highest-rated runner and has
won on this track, so can’t be underestimated either.
SELECTIONS
STRAKO (3) – PACO (2) – RAIKU (1) – AROWN (5)
