France (Le Mans/ Vichy) Form Sheet & Race Previews – Wednesday, May 15

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France Form Sheet – 15th May

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R1 – PRIX DE LA SOCIETE DES COURSES DE VIBRAYE – 1950m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 15,000

1. SPRING EVE – Struggled in her only run of this year when 13th in a handicap at Châteaubriant
over 1950m on 27 April. Best watched for now
2. RAISE THE STAKES – Disappointing last run when 12th in a handicap at Deauville over 1900m
on 9 April. In good form before that and is not out of it
3. MANDLEFT – Disappointing form this year and was 11th last time out in a handicap at SaintCloud over 2500m on 6 May. Capable of better but others are preferred
4. RONCHEROLLES – Has really struggled this year and was 12th last time out in a handicap at
Lyon-Parillyover 2000m on 27 April. Others are much preferred
5. SHANNA ROSE – On a long losing run since only win and was 7th last time out in a handicap at
Compiegne over 1800m on 13 October. Should need this run returning from a break
6. ATLANTICA – Disappointing last run when 9th in a handicap at Fontainebleau over 1800m on 3
May. Capable of better and could play a minor role
7. ZELLA DES HARDYS – Well beaten in her only run since returning from a break when 13th in a
claimer at Loudéac on 21 April. Others are much preferred
8. VARINKA – Well beaten in both starts its year including when 17th last time out in a handicap at
Chantilly over 1600m on 15 April. Needs major improvement to win
9. POULFOS – His last win was in 2022 and was 6th last time out in a Conditions race at Limoges
over 2400m on 5 May. More is needed to win
10. EVER READY – Yet to win and was 9th last time out in a handicap at Nantes over 1600m on
18 April. Needs major improvement to win
11. LOUNA CHOPE – Batting to regain best form and was 8th last time out in a handicap at SaintCloud over 2500m on 6 May. Could play a minor role
12. GOT FROST – Disappointing of late and was 12th last time out in a handicap at Fontainebleau
over 1800m on 3 May. Capable of scoring if in the mood
13. SPINNING MIST – Much improved last run when third in a handicap at Angers over 2300m on
4 May. Big chance in this line-up
14. GOFAST – Unreliable but returned from a break in fine form and was runner-up in a handicap
at Fontainebleau over 1800m on 3 May. Be right there at the finish
15. SOTCHI – Has been struggling for some time now and was 7th last time out in a handicap at
Angers over 2300m on 4 May. Others are preferred

Summary: GOFAST (14) returned from a break with a fine runner-up performance and can score
but is unreliable. SPINNING MIST (13) showed improvement when third last time out and could
have lot more to offer. RAISE THE STAKES (2) was in good form before a disappointing last run
so is not out of it. ATLANTICA (6) is capable of better and could get involved in the mix of things.

SELECTIONS
GOFAST (14) – SPINNING MIST (13) – RAISE THE STAKES (2) – ATLANTICA (6)

R2 – PRIX DE LA SOCIETE DES COURSES DE SILLE-LE-GUILLAUME – 1950m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 17,000

1. OUI JE L ADORE – Unreliable this year and was 11th last time out in a claimer at Angers over
1600m on 4 May. Better on the PSF and others are preferred
2. BOLT OF THUNDER – Disappointing form of late and was 9th in a handicap last time out in a
handicap at Saint-Cloud over 1600m on 1 May. Capable of better but others are preferred
3. BONNIE HOPPS – Has struggled in her last two handicaps and was 13th last time out at
Fontainebleau over 1800m on 3 May. Capable of better and deserves some respect
4. CHUBASCO – Unreliable but did run well last time out when runner-up in a handicap at
Châteaubriant over 1950m on 27 April. Should contest the finish
5. DRIP – Holding his form well and was fourth last time out in a handicap at Angers over 2300m
on 4 May. Better this distance and is not out of it
6. TIME TO PARLEY – Disappointing form of late and was 7th last time out in a handicap at Evreux
over 1800m on 24 April. More is needed to win this race
7. GORMLAITH – A winner of three of her last four starts including her latest when winning a
handicap at Pornichet-La Baule over 2100m on 16 November. Carries a 4kg penalty returning from
a break. Might place
8. LOVER WITH A G – Not disgraced when fourth last time out in a Conditions race at Le CroiséLaroche over 1800m on 20 April. Not out of it
9. GREAT CHARLIE – Kept to the PSF of late and was 5th last time out in a handicap at Chantilly
over 1900m on 26 Apri. Was a winner when last on the grass and is not out of it
10. KAPTAIN NORDIK – Not disgraced when 5th last time out in a handicap at Angers over 2300m
on 4 May. Better over further but could play a minor role
11. PHILOSOPHY – Much improved last run when third in a handicap at Angers over 2300m on 4
May. Can contest the finish again
12. FLAMBOYANTE – Her only win was in 2022 and she was 5th last time out in a handicap at
Châteaubriant over 1950m on 27 April. Capable of playing a minor role
13. CHARLOTTE TAGADA – Unreliable and was 8th last time out in a handicap at Le Lion-d’Angers
over 2400m on 16 September. Distance-suited but is likely to need this run
14. LA JEANNE – Has struggled so far and was well beaten in only start of this year when 14th in
a Conditions race at Fontainebleau over 1800m on 3 May. Others are preferred on handicap debut
15. ILDOUCE FLECHOIS – Bounced back to form when third in a handicap at Châteaubriant over
1950m on 27 April. Place chance

Summary: CHUBASCO (4) only found one better last time out and gets a narrow vote to win the
lucky last race. GREAT CHARLIE (9) has been disappointing of late on the PSF but has won the
last two times he was seen on the grass. LOVER WITH A G (8) was not disgraced last time out
and could make the frame. BONNIE HOPPS (3) ran well enough last time out but has struggled in
her last two handicaps.

SELECTIONS
CHUBASCO (4) – GREAT CHARLIE (9) – LOVER WITH A G (8) – BONNIE HOPPS (3)

R3 – HARAS DE BEAUMONT – PRIX DES REVES D’OR – JACQUES BOUCHARA – 1000m (a5f) – TURF – Listed Race – Flat – EUR € 60,000

1. KUWAITYA – Won at the second time of asking at Lingfield in Great Britain over 1000m on the
8th of April. Interesting runner that cannot be ignored
2. THEATRICALLY – Has run some fair races in Great Britain and could improve here. Do not
ignore, interesting runner
3. HERRENCHIEMSEE – Finished 2nd on debut then won over 900m at Saint-Cloud on the 12th
of last month. Expect a huge run
4. PASTISSE – Seems packed with ability, finished 2nd on debut and then improved to win over
1100m at Salon Provence. Big runner
5. DESERT ROSE – She was a winner on debut over 1100m at Le Mans and can go on to bigger
and better things. Strong win chance
6. HOT DARLING – Impressive debut winner over 1000m at Chantilly over 1000m on the 26th of
April and can remain unbeaten after this. Exciting filly
7. AWJ – Made a winning local debut last time over 900m at Saint-Cloud in a weak claiming race.
Prefer others
8. IMPROVE YOUR MOVE – Can progress on debut 3rd place at Chantilly over 1000m last month.
Quartet chance

Summary: HOT DARLING (6) made a smart, winning debut at Chantilly and is confidently selected
to remain unbeaten after this. She could be absolutely anything and must be followed. PASTISSE
(4) is clearly talented having notched up a second and a win in only two starts. Strong each way
chance. DESERT ROSE (5) made a pleasing, winning debut at Le Mans and should make her
presence felt in a big way. Big runner. HERRENCHIEMSSE (3) has caught the attention thus far
and is a must for all bets.

SELECTIONS
HOT DARLING (6) – PASTISSE (4) – DESERT ROSE (5) – HERRENCHIEMSEE (3)

R4 – PRIX CIRRUS DES AIGLES – 2400m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 17,000

1. QUE VENDRA – In warm order form, finished 4th over 2000m at Lyon Parilly on the 27th of last
month in a Handicap. Bright win chance
2. BUSINESS PLAN – Ignore last run, finished 4th at Moulins before that over 2400m. A must for
the quartet
3. ASPEN – Was a winner three runs back over 2400m at Toulouse but has been disappointing
thereafter. Needs to do more
4. ANNA CARIBEA – Much better run last time when 4th at Nancy over 2500m in a Handicap and
can be expected to get much closer. Place chance
5. DAY OFF – Current form has been a tad patchy and therefore it makes him to become difficult
to predict. Hard to assess
6. SHOWERSOFBLESSING – Current form has been on the decline over various distances and is
therefore hard to fancy. Unlikely
7. SANCHO – Placed 3rd over 2400m at Lyon Parilly late last month and can get much closer now.
Strong each way claims
8. TELL ME WHY – Will need serious progression on current form before being selected for any
bets. Prefer others
9. PATZESTEVE – Will need to build on latest 9th placing at Toulouse and far prefer others for the
shortlist. Pass by
10. MOKO – Finished 16th at Parislongchamp last time and 12th at Fontainebleau before that.
Would be a shock winner
11. SUMMIT – Boasts a recent win at Argentan over 2500m and can follow up. A must for all bets
12. MAVALA – Ignore last run when 12th at Marseille Borely over 2600m in a Handicap earlier this
month. Big runner
13. THE ROOM – Running well, placed 3rd over 2500m in a Handicap at Nancy last time. Good
chance
14. TUNDRA – Hard to fancy on uninspiring form and would chuck most out of their bets if winning.
Outsider that is hard to fancy on current form

Summary: QUE VENDRA (1) has clearly got the idea of what racing is all about and is now in good
form. She is the firm first choice. SANCHO (7) is taking time to win again but is in good place form
of late. Each way chance. THE ROOM (13) has been catching the eye recently and has a very
strong place chance and is a must for all bets. SUMMIT (11) comes into the contest fresh off a
victory and if she were to follow up, it would be no shock at all. Respect and include in all bets.

SELECTIONS
QUE VENDRA (1) – SANCHO (7) – THE ROOM (13) – SUMMIT (11)