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France Form Sheet – 11th May
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R1 – PRIX YVES FREMIOT – 1500m (a7f1/2) – TURF – Maiden Race – Flat – EUR € 21,000
1. CARADURA – Finished 8th over 1500m in Spain on debut on the 19th of April 2024. Unlikely to
pose a threat here
2. LIBERTY JAMES – Produced an average performance to finish 4th over track/trip on the 20th
of April 2024. Place chance
3. PARVA SCURRA – Runner up over track/trip in a maiden race on the 20th of April 2024.
Should make more improvement. Big runner
4. ALPHABIA – Beaten out of sight in 8th spot over 1600m at Nantes in a maiden on the 6th of
April 2024. Easy to pass by
5. BAGGALA – Finished 4th over 1800m at Fontainebleau in a maiden contest on the 13th of
April 2024. Winning chance
6. PEGGY – Well held in 6th position over 2100m at Toulouse in a maiden on the 8th of April
2024. Not the most inspiring type
7. VLASIKHOVA – Moderate performance in 6th over 1800m at Langon-Libourne in a maiden on
the 27th of April 2024. Opposable type
8. VELOURS NOIR – Finished a moderate 7th on debut over in Spain over 1500m on the 19th of
April 2024. Others make more appeal
9. TORNILLA – Finished a fair 3rd behind a reopposing sort over track/trip in a maiden on the
20th of April 2024. Each way chance
10. LEVITATION – Dam was a maiden after eighteen starts and this newcomer is likely to be in
need of the experience. One to pass by
Summary: BAGGALA (5) was far from disgraced over further last time out and could well be
suited to the drop back in trip at this stage of her career. She can go very well. PARVA SCURRA
(3) was a clear second best at her most recent outing and there is every reason to believe that it
could be her day to shine. TORNILLA (9) looks to be a decent value prospect here as she wasn’t
far behind Parva Scurra last time out. LIBERTY JAMES (2) could earn a minor cheque.
SELECTIONS
BAGGALA (5) – PARVA SCURRA (3) – TORNILLA (9) – LIBERTY JAMES (2)
R2 – PRIX DE LA VILLE DE BAGNERES-DE-BIGORRE – 1500m (a7f1/2) – TURF – Class 3 Handicap – Flat – EUR € 20,000
1. HURRICANE – Cracking 2nd over track/trip in a Class 3 contest on the 31st of March 2024.
Should make a bold bid
2. O TRASNO – Finished a well beaten 11th over 1200m at Chantilly in a Class 2 divided
handicap on the 15th of April 2024. Would be a surprise winner
3. REVE DE VALLARSA – Finished 5th over 1100m in a Class 3 handicap at La Teste on the
25th of April 2024. Capable of outrunning odds
4. NORDESTE – Erratic type who finished 8th over 1600m at Chantilly in a Class 3 divided
handicap on the 2nd of May 2024. Hard to recommend
5. SINNERMAN – Poor performance in 14th over over 1100m at La Teste in a Class 3 handicap
on the 25th of April 2024. Easy to pass by
6. NIGHT OF LIGHTNING – Weak effort in 9th over 1600m at Toulouse in a Class 3 handicap on
the 8th of April 2024. Opposable type
7. CAESARS PALACE – Ran with purpose last time out over 1400m at Fontainebleau in a Class
3 claimer on the 30th of April 2024. Warrants an inclusion
8. VILLAIRES – Not seen to best effect when in 13th over 1100m at La Teste in a Class 3
handicap on the 25th of April 2024. Upset type
9. PIANO MAN – Put up a fair display in 3rd position over 1600m at Toulouse in a Class 3
handicap on the 8th of April 2024. Include in the play
10. GALILODGE – Narrowly denied success in 2nd position over 1400m in a Class 3 divided
limited handicap at Deauville on the 10th of April 2024. Include in all bets
11. ATLANTIGO – Finished 7th over 1100m at Tarbes in a Class 4 handicap on the on the 13th of
April 2024. One to pass by
12. LAUPER – Runner up over 1600m at Toulouse in a Class 3 handicap on the 8th of April 2024.
Winning claims
13. RAPIDO PRESTO – Finished a clear 3rd over 1400m at Tarbes in a Class 4 value claiming
handicap on the 31st of March 2024. Place chance
14. RAFALE – Failed to produce anything useful in 12th spot over 1600m at Toulouse in a Class
3 handicap on the 8th of April 2024. Easy to pass by
Summary: HURRICANE (1) arrives in consistent form and has had to settle for 2nd on a few
occasions of late. He would be a deserving winner and looks to be well placed here. LAUPER
(12) showed good improvement last time out and should confirm that performance with a bold
display here. PIANO MAN (9) finished behind the reopposing Lauper last time but it wouldn’t be a
surprise to see him reverse the form. RAPIDO PRESTO (13) slots in light and will be on the
premises.
SELECTIONS
HURRICANE (1) – LAUPER (12) – PIANO MAN (9) – RAPIDO PRESTO (13)
R3 – PRIX DU PUITS AUX CHIENS – 2400m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 2 Race – Flat – EUR € 28,000
1. PEARL FIFTEEN – Nice 2nd in a Class 2 race at Lyon Parilly last time over 2400m on April
27th. Can improve and be on the premises
2. DSCHINGIS RANGER – 4th last time over 2400m in a Class 2 race at Lyon Parilly on April
27th. More is needed to be able to feature
3. POLANZOR – Fair 2nd at Tarbes last time over 2300m in a Class 2 race on March 31st.
Others make more appeal
4. DELIUS – Won nicely on his debut at Parislongchamp on April 7th. Can improve from that effort
and looks a nice prospect
5. FLYWIRE – 2nd last time in a Class 2 race at Chantilly over 2000m on March 30th. Looks
promising and ought to be thereabouts
6. PARAIBA – Won on debut at Deauville over 1900m on the sole run so far on November 5th.
Should improve from that and has a long absence to overcome
Summary: DELIUS (4) made a good impression when scoring on his debut at Parislongchamp
last month and can improve from that and looks like the one to beat. PARAIBA (6) is also a
winner on her only start last year and has to prove her match fitness after an absence of six
months. If cherry ripe she looks like the main threat. FLYWIRE (5) has shown talent and was a
good second in a Class 2 race at this track last time. He is one to consider.
SELECTIONS
DELIUS (4) – PARAIBA (6) – FLYWIRE (5) – PEARL FIFTEEN (1)
R4 – PRIX DES LILAS – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Listed Race – Flat – EUR € 55,000
1. JALNAR – Won a maiden last time at Fontainebleau on April 13th over 1800m and decent
placed form before that. In the mix
2. LADY INVINCIBLE – 5th in a Class 1 race last time, she won before that in a maiden at SaintCloud on October 10th over 1400m. Can strip fitter for her run in mid-April but others are more
likely
3. RIBALTAGAIA – Unplaced last time, 4th before that in the Prix Marcel Boussac (Gr.1) on
October 1st. Should be sharper for a recent run and is one to consider
4. HARMONY GREY – Two unplaced runs of late, won before that on the PSF on November 16th
over 1600m in a Class 2 race. Has work to do
5. HIT IT – 4th last time in a Class 1 race, she won before that in a Class 2 race at Saint-Cloud on
March 26th over 1600m. Looks progressive
6. CETERA – 4th in a Group 3 race at Parislongchamp over 1600m on April 14th and a win before
that in March of a Class 2 race. Can not be discounted
7. NADELIA – Has four unplaced runs since a win on debut over 1500m at Deauville on
December 15th. Others rate higher
Summary: RIBALTAGAIA (3) will strip fitter for a recent run and can get back on track in this and
score from her likely main threat HIT IT (5) who shaped well in a Class 1 race last time when
fourth. CETERA (6) is also in the mix and was a decent fourth in a Group 3 race at
Parislongcahmp in mid-April when last seen. JALNAR (1) broke her maiden tag last time and is
one to consider.
SELECTIONS
RIBALTAGAIA (3) – HIT IT (5) – CETERA (6) – JALNAR (1)
R5 – PRIX DE GUICHE – 1800m (a1m1/8) – TURF – Gr3 Race – Flat – EUR € 80,000
1. GRECIAN STORM – Won last time over 2200m in a maiden on April 5thth at Saint-Cloud in a
Class 1 race and a Class 2 race before that in September. Looks useful and is one to keep safe
2. DARLINGHURST – Won his last three races, with the latest at Chantilly in a Listed event over
1800m on March 8th. Is improving and looks a key player
3. FIRST LOOK – 3rd last time over 1800m in a Group 3 race at Parislongchamp on April 7th.
Can strip fitter today and is one to consider
4. KINGSALE – Won both runs so far, the latter a Class 1 race at Marseille Borely over 1800m on
April 24th. Looks useful and can make presence felt
5. ATLAST – Won nicely in a Group 3 race at Parislongchamp last time on April 7th over 1800m.
Has been impressive in his last two wins and looks like the one to beat
Summary: ATLAST (5) holds some lofty entries later on in the year and was a nice winner last
time in a Group 3 race in early April at Parislongchamp. He can edge this over the progressive
DARLINGHURST (2) who scored in a Listed race last time at this track and will be full of
confidence after three wins in a row. FIRST LOOK (3) is also a promising colt and has done very
little wrong so far. He can not be ruled out.
SELECTIONS
ATLAST (5) – DARLINGHURST (2) – FIRST LOOK (3) – KINGSALE (4)
R6 – PRIX DE LA BERLINE DU DUC DE BOURBON – 2000m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Maiden Race – Flat – EUR € 27,000
1. WAIKATO – 4th last time at Chantilly over 1600m in a maiden on March 5th. Can be on the
premises
2. E BASTA LA – Three runs so far, 4th on debut looking like the best of them over 1600m on
March 12th at Saint-Cloud. Needs vast improvement to score
3. LORD SINCLAIR – 3rd at Chantilly last time over 1800m on October 11th after a promising
debut run when 2nd. Can not be overlooked
4. NORTHERN OLYMPIAN – 5th at Koln(DEU) on the sole run so far over 1850m on April 21st.
More required to have a say
5. DRIVER’S PICK – 2nd last time over 1800m at Fontainebleau on April 13th on his second start.
Can keep improving and is one to consider
6. FOREVER GIVEN – Unplaced last time, 2nd before that over 2000m on February 19th in a
maiden. Place chance
7. JUSTICE ROLL – 5th at Le Mans on the sole run so far on April 23rd. Should be fitter for that
run and has place claims
8. OSCAR – 2nd at Parislongchamp over 2000m last time on his second start on April 18th.
Ought to be in the shake-up
9. FREEZE – 6th on his only run on April 20th over 1800m at Le Croise-Laroche. Needs more in a
competitive race
10. AVEDON – 3rd on debut at Saint-Cloud over 1600m on April 19th. Should make progress and
ought to play a lead role
11. SANTAO – Unraced by Manduro, from a good stable who can ready a newcomer. Warrants
respect and is one to watch in the betting
Summary: OSCAR (8) showed plenty last time when second at Parislongchamp and is the
selection to score ahead of another promising horse in LORD SINCLAIR (3) who ran well at this
track when third over 1800m last October. He will be ready from a break and be competitive.
AVEDON (10) looks like the each-way must after a pleasing debut third in April over 1600m.
WAIKATO (1) heads the remainder.
SELECTIONS
OSCAR (8) – LORD SINCLAIR (3) – AVEDON (10) – WAIKATO (1)
R7 – PRIX DE BARBERY – 1900m (a1m1/4) – ALL WEATHER – Class 3 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 22,000
1. HARRISON POINT – Won his last two races, the latter over 1900m in a Class 3 handicap on
April 26th at this track. Player
2. LUCI DEL FARO – Has several unplaced runs since a 4th at Deauville in a Class 3 handicap
on November 5th over 1900m. Can get back on track and be involved
3. CAPTAIN DE CERISY – Two unplaced runs of late, won before that on the PSF on February
8th in a Class 4 race. Can not be ruled out
4. MARTIAL ART – 3rd last time over 1900m in a Class 3 handicap at this track on April 26th.
Ought to be involved
5. EARLY LIGHT – Has several unplaced runs of late, the latter over 2000m at nancy in a Class 4
handicap on April 4th. Out of form and has to bounce back
6. EAGLEHAWK – Three unplaced runs of late, 4th before that over 2400m at Lignieres on
October 21st in a Class 4 race. Looks vulnerable
7. SO YOU SAY – Two unplaced runs of late, won before that over 1900m at Deauville on
October 19th in a Class 3 handicap. One for an outside place chance
8. AFGHANY – Unplaced last time, 4th before that over 1900m at this track in a Class 3 handicap
on April 9th. In the mix
9. CUSTARD TARTE – Four unplaced runs this year, the latter over 1600m at Saint-Cloud in a
Class 3 handicap on May 1st. Can make the frame
10. PORTRERO – Unplaced last time, won before that at Le Croise-Laroche on March 22nd over
1800m in a Class 4 race. Needs to be more reliable
11. BLACK WALL – 5th last time on the PSF was over 1800m in a Class 4 handicap on April 6th,
fair 2nd at this track before that in late March. Consider
12. ILLUSTRE BERE – Unplaced last time, 3rd before that over 1900m at this track on March
28th in a Class 3 handicap, he won before that on the PSF on March 2nd. Hard to fancy
13. GREEN SPIRIT – Unplaced last time, 4th before that over 2600m on the PSF on March 23rd
in a Class 4 race. Makes limited appeal
14. SWEET DEVILDARLING – Two unplaced runs of late, 3rd before that over 2500m at SaintCloud in a Class 3 handicap on March 21st. Has yet to win in 23 races
15. THE FIRST LADY – 4th last time over 1900m at this track on April 26th in a Class 3 handicap.
Among the leading place chances
Summary: HARRISON POINT (1) has strong claims of getting a hat-trick of wins despite carrying
top weight. He scored at this track last time in late April. MARTIAL ART (4) is one of the leading
players having shown a liking for this racecourse in the past. He was a nice third last time in a
Class 3 on the PSF. LUCI DEL FARO (2) has to recapture his form of old but is reasonably
handicapped to do just that. CUSTARD TARTE (9) makes up the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
HARRISON POINT (1) – MARTIAL ART (4) – LUCI DEL FARO (2) – CUSTARD TARTE (9)
R8 – PRIX DE LA CALECHE DES IMPERATRICES – 2000m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Maiden Race – Flat – EUR € 27,000
1. JANNAH PEARL – Good 2nd on the sole run so far over 2100m at Parislongchamp on April
7th. Can be on the premises
2. DYMKA – Unplaced last time, 3rd before that over 1900m at this venue on February 23rd.
Looks vulnerable
3. LUMINESCE – Unplaced last time over 1900m, 3rd before that over 1800m in a maiden at
Chantilly on December 9th on the PSF. Place chance
4. QUEENFLEUR – Unplaced in two runs so far, the latter over 2200m at Lyon Parilly on April
17th. Hard to fancy
5. SAILAWAYWITHME – 3rd last time over 2000m on April 18th on her second start. Can keep
on improving and play a lead role
6. STARS AND AWAY – 3rd last time over 2200m at Lyon Parilly on April 17th on very soft
ground. Capable of making the top three
7. MQSE DU BERGER – Unplaced in both runs so far, the latter over 2000m on April 18th. Has
work to do to get involved
8. HAPPY SAXON – Nice 4th on the sole run so far over 1500m on October 30th last year. Can
be sharp enough for a bold show off a break
9. MODERN LIGHT – Fair 3rd at Chantilly over 2100m on her only run so far on April 29th. Looks
promising and can feature
10. LA VENEZZIA – Newcomer by Caravaggio, from a respected trainer who can have this filly
nicely tuned. Watch the betting market
Summary: JANNAH PEARL (1) showed nice promise on her debut when second on her debut at
Parislongchamp and can make progress from that and score this time. SAILAWAYWITHME (5)
has faired well in both runs so far and could be the main threat to the selection. HAPPY SAXON
(8) is one to look at from a place perspective after a pleasing fourth on debut at Saint-Cloud last
October. STARS AND AWAY (6) has also shown promise and heads the remainder.
SELECTIONS
JANNAH PEARL (1) – SAILAWAYWITHME (5) – HAPPY SAXON (8) – STARS AND AWAY
(6)
R9 – PRIX DE BOREST – 1900m (a1m1/4) – ALL WEATHER – Class 3 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 20,000
1. VESINABA – Two unplaced runs of late, 3rd before that, and a win at this track over 1900m
four starts back on February 24th in a Class 3 race. Hard to ignore at this track
2. ALBERT BRIDGE – Two unplaced runs of late, 4th before that at Chantilly over 1900m in a
Class 4 handicap on December 30th. Others rate higher
3. JACKY – Unplaced of late, the latest was at this racecourse on April 26th in a Class 3 race.
Has dropped to a decent rating and needs to be kept safe
4. OSER – Unplaced last time, 3rd before that at Deauville on April 9th over 1900m in a Class 4
handicap. Player
5. LAUENEN – Won last time at Chantilly over 1900m in a Class 4 handicap on March 28th.
Among the leading chances
6. KOULIKOFF – 4th last time at Argentan over 1900m in a Class 4 handicap on April 11th. Place
chance
7. DREAM AGAIN – 3rd last time over 1900m at this track in a Class 3 handicap. A winner in
February at this track and can not be overlooked
8. RED CRAZY – Five unplaced runs of late, won before that at Deauville in a Class 4 handicap
on January 25th. Looks vulnerable
9. MAESTRO CHOP – Has five unplaced runs of late, 2nd before that over 2500m at Deauville on
January 5th in a Class 3 handicap. Outside place chance
10. PRINCEDESCHAMPS – Unplaced on the last two runs, 4th before that at this track over
1900m in a Class 3 handicap on February 24th. Makes limited sense
11. LOU BALICOT – 2nd last time over 1900m at Chantilly on April 26th in a Class 3 handicap.
Merits consideration
12. ZYGFRYD – Unplaced last time, 4th before that over 1900m at this track in a Class 4 race on
December 9th. Opposable
13. MONA LISA – Non Partant
14. LES EMBRUNS – Has five unplaced runs of late, 6th last time at Compiegne over 2000m on
April 16th in a Class 3 race. Looks out of form and best passed over
15. PALETUVIER – Two unplaced runs of late, 4th before that over 2000m in a Class 3 handicap
on March 16th. Hard to recommend
Summary: VESINABA (1) has good form at this track and his most recent efforts were a third
and a win back in February. He can score from the likely main danger JACKY (3) who has
dropped in the ratings to a reasonable mark and needs to be considered. OSER (4) is one to
include in all of the place bet permutations. DREAM AGAIN (7) likes this racecourse and can not
be left out of the equation.
SELECTIONS
VESINABA (1) – JACKY (3) – OSER (4) – DREAM AGAIN (7)
R10 – PRIX DU CLOS DE LA BARRE – 2400m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 2 Race – Flat – EUR € 27,000
1. DEVIL IN THE SKY – Nice 5th last time over 2400m in a Class 2 race on April 20th and highly
tried before that in Listed and Group races. Will be more at home in calmer waters
2. GUET APENS – Fair 3rd last time in a Class 2 race over 3000m at Fontainebleau on October
14th. Looks the type to get better with age and can feature
3. KAHRAMAN – Has several unplaced runs since a win over 2400m in a maiden in early August
last year. Best watched for now
4. GOLDEN CALL – Unplaced last time, 3rd before that at Fontainebleau over 3000m in a Class
2 race on March 15th. Others preferred
5. LIGHTNING BOLT – Has won his last three races, the latter in a Class 3 handicap at Deauville
on February 10th. Deserves a step up in class
6. HAPTICS – 3rd in a Listed race on the flat when last seen on October 8th at Lyon Parilly over
2400m. Had a spin over hurdles in December when below par. Can play a lead role
7. CHECKPOINT – Two unplaced runs of late, 3rd before that over 2000m on September 3rd.
Makes no real appeal
8. PONTY – Two unplaced runs of late, 4th before that over 1900m at Chantilly on February 15th
in a Class 2 race. Opposable
9. KERMIYA – Unplaced last time, won before that over 2000m at the Curragh (IRL) on October
31st. French debut and others preferred
Summary: DEVIL IN THE SKY (1) can get back to his best and score after a few runs in Listed
and Group races of late. His last effort was better in a Class 2 race and he can get the job done.
HAPTICS (6) was last seen over hurdles in December when running below par. Back on the flat,
he can play a lead role. LIGHTNING BOLT (5) warrants respect and can not be dismissed. GUET
APENS (2) is a nice prospect and can only get better with time, he can not be ruled out.
SELECTIONS
DEVIL IN THE SKY (1) – HAPTICS (6) – LIGHTNING BOLT (5) – GUET APENS (2)
R11 – PRIX DE BARON – 1900m (a1m1/4) – ALL WEATHER – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 15,000
1. PARFAITE MERILL – Three unplaced runs of late, won before that at this track on February
16th over 2700m in a Class 3 race. Needs further to be more competitive
2. PEYTON PLACE – Has five unplaced runs of late, 2nd before that over 1700m on the PSF in a
Class 4 race on January 30th. Hard to rule out
3. KIASTEP – Two unplaced runs of late, 3rd before that over 1700m at Pornichet on March 27th
in a Class 4 race. Unlikely
4. LOVELY DOLLY – 5th last time over 1900m at Nimes on April 28th in a Class 4 race. Has
eased in the ratings and can be in the mix
5. IVISHAK RIVER – Nice 3rd last time over 2500m in a Class 4 handicap at Le Croise -Laroche
on April 20th. Place chance
6. MAGURO – Unplaced last time, 3rd before that over 1900m at this track in a Class 4 handicap
on February 24th. Key chance
7. NOT SO SILLY – Has poor form of late, the latest unplaced run was at this track over 1900m in
a Class 4 race on April 26th. Out of form and passed over
8. BANANA SHOT – Won last time at Evreux in a Class 4 handicap on April 24th over 1800m.
Course form has not been good of late
9. ENJOY THE SILENCE – 4th last time at this track in a Class 4 handicap on April 26th over
1900m. Outside place chance
10. RIP – 3rd last time over 1900m at this track on April 26th in a Class 4 handicap. Warrants
respect and can play a lead role
11. TICKLISH – 3rd last time over 1600m in a Class 4 handicap at this track on April 29th. One to
pay attention too
12. LA FILLE DE BERLIN – 5th last time over 2650m in a Class 4 race on May 1st. Not the most
consistent and needs more
13. ONCLE FERNAND – Nice 2nd at this track last time over 1900m in a Class 4 handicap on
April 26th. Ought to be in the shake-up
14. SALERNO – 6th last time over 1900m at Chantilly in a Class 4 race on April 26th. Makes
limited appeal
15. COVADONGA – Unplaced last time, 3rd before that over 1900m in a Class 4 handicap at this
track on March 28th. Best left alone
Summary: MAGURO (6) could be the answer to this open race. He has run well at this track two
starts ago when third and is well drawn in stall five. IVISHAK RIVER (5) has yet to win a race but
has been running well of late and is favourably positioned drawn next to the selection. LOVELY
DOLLY (4) has dropped in the ratings and is more than capable of having a say in proceedings.
ONCLE FERNAND (13) heads the remainder.
SELECTIONS
MAGURO (6) – IVISHAK RIVER (5) – LOVELY DOLLY (4) – ONCLE FERNAND (13)
