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France Form Sheet – 16th May
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R1 – PRIX MAX DAGUZAN-GARROS – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 20,000
1. UNIGENA – 5th last time in a Class 2 race over 1800m on April 10th at La Teste. She won at
Deauville in December. Player
2. EVERSTAR – Unplaced last time, 4th before that over 1900m in a handicap on March 28th.
Others rate higher
3. DONALYA – 5th last time, she won before that at Pau over 1600m on November 6th. Can
make an impact
4. MONNA VANNA – 4th last time in a handicap at Tarbes over 1500m on April 13th. Can not be
overlooked
5. RED COUNTESS – Unplaced last time, won before that at Nantes over 1600m on April 6th in a
maiden. Has work to do
6. ISLAND FANTASY – 5th on the last two runs, the latter over 1950m at Chateaubriant on April
27th. Can have a say in proceedings
7. MRS ROBINSON – Three unplaced runs so far, the latter over 1500m at Tarbes on April 20th.
Handicap debut and makes limited appeal
Summary: UNIGENA (1) has faired well in both of her runs in Class 2 races since her win at
Deauville in December over 1900m and can get another win here. DONALYA (3) looks like the
likely main threat. She was a pleasing fifth in a Class 2 race on the PSF last time and has plenty
more to come. MONNA VANNA (4) won a claimer two runs ago at Marseille Borely and can not
be ruled out of being on the premises. ISLAND FANTASY (6) heads the remainder.
SELECTIONS
UNIGENA (1) – DONALYA (3) – MONNA VANNA (4) – ISLAND FANTASY (6)
R2 – PRIX DE LAFON FELINE – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Class 2 Race – Flat – EUR € 22,000
1. DARSHAM – Nice 3rd last time at Pau in a Class 2 race over 2000m on February 4th. Ought to
be in the shake-up
2. PASSEPARTOUT – 4th last time was over 2000m in a Class 2 race on April 3rd at Salon
Provence. Opposable
3. DENISJONH – Unplaced last time, 2nd before that in a Class 1 race at Toulouse on March
20th over 1600m. In the mix
4. ROCK FOREVER – Won a maiden last time over 1700m on May 1st. Looks like the type to
keep progressing and has outside place claims
5. SEVENDAY – Nice win last time over 1500m at Tarbes on April 20th on his second start. Can
improve and follow up
6. PRINCE OF CLOUDS – Won last time over 1600m at Parislongchamp in a handicap on
October 29th. Should be fit from an absence and ought to feature
7. QUASAR – Unplaced last time, won before that over 1600m at Toulouse on debut on March
20th. Has work to do
8. PALAZZO – Credible 5th in a Class 2 race at Chantilly on April 15th over 1800m last time. Bold
run likely
9. ISFALIA – 4th last time over 1800m in a Class 2 race on April 10th at La Teste. Looks
vulnerable
10. PARTIR – 4th Last time in a Class 2 race over 1400m on April 22nd and won before that in
January. Outside place chance
Summary: SEVENDAY (5) won nicely at Tarbes on his second run last time in late April and can
be expected to follow up on that. PALAZZO (8) could be the one that gives him the most to do
having run a good race in a Class 2 race at Chantilly last month. DARSHAM (1) has plenty of
talent and has scope for more improvement. He ran a good race when last seen when third in a
Class 2 race and is one to keep safe. DENISJONH (3) is also worth a mention.
SELECTIONS
SEVENDAY (5) – PALAZZO (8) – DARSHAM (1) – DENISJONH (3)
R3 – PRIX JONATHAN BESSE – 1900m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 15,000
1. BOKEN – Nice run when 2nd at Chateaubriant in a Class 4 handicap over 1950m last time on
April 27th. One to keep safe
2. DUCHESS MY BEAUTY – Two unplaced runs of late, 3rd before that at Limoges over 2400m
in a maiden on December 2nd. Pass over
3. LE RAFALE – Four unplaced runs of late, 3rd before that over 1600m in a Class 4 handicap on
September 17th. Has dropped to a fair mark and could be dangerous
4. THECLIMB – Decent 2nd last time at Tarbes over 1900m in a Class 3 handicap on April 22nd.
Live chance
5. URBAN WELLS – Unplaced last time, won before that over 2300m at Tarbes in a Class 4 race
on March 31st. Looks unlikely
6. TOP GLORY – Unplaced last time, 2nd before that at Pornichet on March 27th over 1700m.
Place chance
7. PANDEMONIUM – Won last time over 2400m in a Class 4 handicap on May 4th. Can be
involved despite a weight rise
8. CALEDONIA – Nice 3rd at Auch last time over 2000m in a Class 4 race on April 28th. Each
way angle
9. GOOD VICTORY – Unplaced several times since a 2nd over 1600m at Toulouse in a Class 4
race over 1600m on February 6th. Needs to get back on track
10. SORIANE – 6th last time over 1900m in a Class 4 handicap at La Teste on April 25th.
Capable of making the frame
11. AMAYITA – Has several unplaced runs so far, the latter over 1600m in a Class 4 handicap on
April 10th. Hard to fancy
12. KUKO – Unplaced last time, 3rd before that over 1800m on February 18th at Seville(ESP).
Others preferred
13. PEDROZIO – 2nd last time over 2000m at Pau in a Class 3 handicap on February 4th. Hard to
rule out
14. BILWAUKEE – Three unplaced runs of late, 4th before that over 2000m at Pau in a Class 4
handicap on December 1st. Needs a few to falter
Summary: THECLIMB (4) might be the best option in a race where most of the field have not
been the most consistent. He was a pleasing second at Tarbes and likes the trip of 1900m. The
same can be said for BOKEN (1) as the distance will suit and he ran well of late when second at
Chateaubriant. CALEDONIA (8) is one to include in all of the place bet permutations.
PANDEMONIUM (7) scored when last seen and looks best of the rest.
SELECTIONS
THECLIMB (4) – BOKEN (1) – CALEDONIA (8) – PANDEMONIUM (7)
R4 – PRIX DE L’ASSOCIATION DES PROPRIETAIRES DU SUD-OUEST – 1900m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 17,000
1. NO BARRIER – Unplaced last time, 3rd before that over 1800m on April 2nd at Fontainebleau.
One to consider
2. STORMY SPIRIT – 4th last time at Nantes over 1600m in a Class 4 handicap on April 18th.
Can be involved at nice odds
3. CADE’S – Won at Auch over 2000m in a Class 4 race on April 28th when last seen. In the mix
4. PRESA DIRETTA – Four unplaced runs of late, won before that over 1600m in a Class 4 race
at Royan on September 3rd. Looks unlikely
5. SUPER CUTE – Four unplaced runs recently, won before that over 1600m at Pau in a Class 3
handicap on the PSF in January. Looks held
6. SPANISH LIGHT – 5th last time, won at this track on March 16th in a Class 4 handicap over
1900m. Has outside place claims
7. GOLD KAFE – Fair 5th last time over 1900m in a Class 3 handicap on April 22nd. Capable of
playing a lead role
8. EL INGRATO – Has five unplaced runs since a win over 2100m at Dax in a Class 4 race on
September 30th. Ran poor at this venue in October
9. MORELLO DI VENTO – 3rd two runs ago over 1900m in a Class 3 race on the PSF at
Deauville. Makes limited appeal
10. KARKHOV – Won last time over 1900m in a Class 3 handicap on April 22nd at this track. Can
not be overlooked
11. BALEGRIO – 2nd last time at Auch over 2000m in a Class 4 race on April 28th. Among the
leading place chances
12. LANCEUR D’ALERTE – 4th last time over 2500m in a Class 4 race on April 27th. Has only
won once in 20 starts and others preferred
13. SINGEL MALT – Five unplaced runs of late, three of them over hurdles. Ran 4th at Les
Sables on July 26th over 3400m. Hard to recommend
14. BECQUANON – Won last time over 1900m in a Class 4 handicap on April 25th. Can be
competitive despite a weight increase
Summary: GOLD KAFE (7) ran well when fifth in a Class 3 handicap at this track last time when
not beaten far. He is given the marginal vote ahead of BECQUANON (14) who gets in at the foot
of the handicap after scoring at this track in late April over today’s trip. KARKHOV (10) won at this
track beating a few of rivals that re-opose and it would not be a surprise if he followed up on the
success on April 22nd. BALEGRIO (11) is another to consider.
SELECTIONS
GOLD KAFE (7) – BECQUANON (14) – KARKHOV (10) – BALEGRIO (11)
R5 – PRIX DES CAPUCINS – 2400m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 3 Handicap – Flat – EUR € 20,000
1. MONACO RULES – 3rd last time at Le Mans over 2300m in a Class 3 handicap on April 23rd.
Ought to be thereabouts
2. LILI BLUE – 5th last time at Le Mans in a Class 3 handicap over 2300m on April 23rd. Among
the leading chances
3. PIANINO – Two unplaced runs of late, 2nd before that over 24oom at Toulouse in a Class 2
handicap on November 11th. Looks vulnerable
4. POCA GEN – 5th last time over 2400m at Toulouse on March 11th in a Class 3 handicap.
Others rate higher
5. MEXICAN DREAM – Unplaced last time, 3rd before that at Toulouse over 2400m in a Class 3
handicap on February 6th. Can make the frame
6. HEBE – Ran 2nd at San Sebastian (ESP) over 2000m on April 19th last time. And a winner
over 2400m at this course in mid-March. Player
7. A BETTER WORLD – Won two runs ago at Toulouse over 2400m in a Class 3 handicap on
March 11th. Can place at big odds
8. MOON DREAM – Two unplaced runs of late, 2nd before that over 2400m at Pau on January
10th in a Class 3 handicap. Pass over
9. LUNATICOS – 5th last time, won before that over 2100m at Senonnes in a Class 3 handicap
on April 14th. Unlikely
10. VERSION COX – Won last time at Pau over 2400m in a Class 3 handicap on February 14th.
Hard to discount
11. JUBILE – 4th two runs ago at this track over 1900m in a Class 3 handicap on April 1st. Needs
a few to falter
12. ANTAIOS – Nice 4th at Saint-Cloud over 2500m last time in a Class 3 handicap on May 6th.
Honest performer who can win again
Summary: ANTAIOS (12) has risen in the weights due to some honest efforts which include two
wins at this track of late. He can be expected to be competitive once more. HEBE (6) ran well
when second last time at Seville and was a winner at this track and trip in mid-March. She looks
like the main danger. MONACO RULES (1) can be competitive despite being at the head of the
handicap. LILI BLUE (2) is one for the each-way backers to latch on to.
SELECTIONS
ANTAIOS (12) – HEBE (6) – MONACO RULES (1) – LILI BLUE (2)
R6 – PRIX DE PONTOISE – 2100m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Class 4 Claiming Handicap – Flat – EUR € 14,000
1. BURWASH – Versatile filly with sound references in handicaps on both surfaces – seldom
finishes far off but rarely wins her races (just 1 victory from 21 starts). Finished 7th over 2400m at
Lyon-Parilly on 27 April
2. ALPHA KING – Consistent and versatile performer whose sound references/form credentials
include a last-start 5th in a 2000m handicap at Compiegne on 16 April. Keep safe
3. SUNDAY BEST – Finished 3rd over 1650m at Machecoul on her seasonal reappearance but
was soundly beaten in both subsequent handicap appearances, the latest (14th) over 1400m at
this venue on 25 April. Overlook
4. SHATTERHAND – Won a 2400m Saint-Cloud handicap in October 2023 but has struggled
(finished unplaced) since. Only finished 9th in a 2300m handicap at Angers on 4 May but has
dropped to his last-winning mark
5. SAINT AMOUR – Unplaced in all three outings and soundly beaten (11th) at this level over
1800m at Evreux on 24 April
6. PREMIERE ETOILE – Didn’t go unnoticed, despite finishing unplaced, when 8th in an 1800m
handicap at Evreux on 24 April and would’ve achieved a better result with a clearer passage.
High on the shortlist
7. TATOO – Lightly raced four-year-old gelding efficient on turf and PSF. Drops in class and races
off a career-low mark with headgear removed after finishing 6th in an 1800m conditions race at
Le Croisé-Laroche on 20 April
8. PARK OF DIAMOND – Won three of four previous outings before proving his competitiveness
off his current mark when 5th in a 2000m handicap at Lyon-Parilly on 27 April. Candidate for
success
9. RAJA LUNA – Inconsistent veteran mare open to improvement after finishing a 13th on her
reappearance on PSF at Chantilly over 1900m on 26 April. Ought to have come on from that
much-needed comeback outing
10. CHACHA TOUILLE – Sparked improvement to finish 4th over 2000m in this category last time
at Compiegne on 10 March. Place chance
Summary: PREMIERE ETOILE (6) would have finished much closer than she did at Evreux last
time if finding a clearer passage in the closing stages, so she could set the record straight in this
opening event. PARK OF DIAMOND (8) proved that he remains competitive off his current mark
by finishing 5th at Lyon-Parilly last time and ought to pose a threat. Consistent ALPHA KING (2)
is also capable of joining that fight for victory. TATOO (7) is dangerous to discount off a careerlow mark.
SELECTIONS
PREMIERE ETOILE (6) – PARK OF DIAMOND (8) – ALPHA KING (2) – TATOO (7)
R7 – PRIX DE PONTARME – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Listed Race – Flat – EUR € 55,000
1. SKYLIGHT BROCHARD – Won a 1300m Listed race at Chantilly in March before finishing a
well-beaten 7th of 7 runners in a 1400m Group III at Deauville on 9 April. Needs to redeem
himself
2. TIMBER LIGHT – Consistent performer with sound references/form credentials, including a
last-start 3rd in a 1600m Listed race at Toulouse on 21 April. Attractive outsider
3. AGAT – Won over 1300m on PSF at Deauville in January and made a winning reappearance in
his first start on turf over 1400m at Deauville on 10 April. Not taken lightly
4. SCHUTZENZAUBER – Runner-up in a 1400m Group III in Germany last year before finishing
6th in both subsequent outings, including a 1600m Group III at Saint-Cloud in September and on
his reappearance at Krefield over 1600m on 28 April. Best watched for now
5. TEN HORNS – Didn’t go unnoticed when finishing 6th of 6 in a 1600m Group III on his
reappearance at this venue on 14 April. Should appreciate this shorter distance
6. GRAND SON OF CALYX – Consistent performer with sound references/form credentials,
including a last-start 4th in a 1600m Class 1 conditions race at this venue on 18 April. Dark horse
7. BELLANO – Improving last-start winner who impressed on his reappearance, scoring by 5
lengths, at Compiegne over 1400m on 16 April. Warrants respect
8. LES PAVOTS – The class horse in the race, judged on her 3rd in the Group I Prix Marcel
Boussac last year. Hasn’t been seen since finishing 11th in the Group I Breeders’ Cup Juvenile
Fillies Turf at Santa Anita (3 November)
Summary: LES PAVOTS (8) finished 3rd in the Group I Prix Marcel Boussac last year and, on
the strength of that form, ought to make a winning reappearance here. TEN HORNS (5) wasn’t
disgraced when 6th of 6 on his reappearance in a 1600m Group III and would’ve tightened up
since so could expose any chinks in the selection’s armour. AGAT (3), unbeaten in two starts this
year, has legitimate claims too. Last-start winner BELLANO (7) completes the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
LES PAVOTS (8) – TEN HORNS (5) – AGAT (3) – BELLANO (7)
R8 – PRIX DE L’HOTEL DE BRUXELLES – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Class 4 Race – Flat – EUR € 16,000
1. BLACKBIRDFLY – Versatile veteran handicapper who won consecutive starts (one on each
surface) before finishing 11th in his hat-trick bid on PSF over 1800m at Chantilly on 7 May.
Should set the record straight
2. VILLEMACHO – Has acquitted himself consistently/competitively in handicaps and claimers
this year. Absent since finishing 3rd in a 1700m PSF claimer at Pornichet on 22 February
3. PISORNO – Consistent handicapper with sound references/form credentials, including a laststart 3rd over 1400m in a handicap at Strasbourg on 8 May. Not taken lightly
4. HIGHLAND ARCHER – Has shown little in 4 outings on turf – finished 9th in a 1400m handicap
over track and trip on 25 April, and has achieved his best references on PSF. Others preferred
5. PLANTHALYA – Finished 3rd in a course-and-distance handicap behind BUTTE ROUGE (6)
on 25 April before blotting her copybook (13th) over track and trip on 12 May. Capable of better
6. BUTTE ROUGE – Last-start winner of a course-and-distance handicap on 25 April. Should
remain competitive under a 2kg penalty
7. ADDICTION DREAM – Won a 1300m PSF handicap at Deauville in December but has
struggled (finished unplaced) in all four subsequent handicaps – the latest (11th) over 1600m on
PSF at Chantilly on 2 May
8. KARINAS DREAM – Inconsistent handicapper but is capable of getting into the picture in a
race of this nature, if bouncing back from a last-start 9th in a course-and-distance handicap
behind BUTTE ROUGE (6) on 25 April
9. MERCURISSIME – Versatile handicapper with sound references but has been out of sorts
recently. Needs to bounce back from a disappointing last-start 17th in a 1600m handicap at SaintCloud on 1 May
10. OYAPOCK – Won consecutive 1300m handicaps at Argentan in 2023 but struggled
(unplaced) in three subsequent November handicaps. Absent since the latest (11th) on PSF at
Deauville over 1300m on 28 November
11. PETERHOF – Returned to form with a reassuring 3rd in a 1400m handicap at Strasbourg on 8
May. Needs to confirm
12. GREY BELLE – Versatile mare with sound references, though remains inconsistent. Ought to
improve after finishing 7th in a 1400m turf handicap at Strasbourg on 8 May
13. IRISHKAMAYA – Runner-up in a 1400m handicap at Moulins in April before a disappointing
16th over track and trip in a handicap won by BUTTE ROUGE (6) on 25 April. Dark horse
14. CRUELLA DE VIL – Has finished 9th in three of his last four appearances, including
consecutive recent outings – the latest over 1800m in a handicap at Fontainebleau on 3 May.
Best watched for now
Summary: BLACKBIRDFLY (1) disappointed in his hat-trick bid over 1800m on the PSF last time
but could make amends dropped to this shorter trip. Last-start course-and-distance winner
BUTTE ROUGE (6) ought remain competitive under a 2kg penalty and is likely to pose the
biggest threat. PLANTHALYA (5), who finished 3rd behind that rival, fluffed her lines recently but
is more than capable of making her presence felt. Consistent PISORNO (3) and resurgent
PETERHOF (11) have claims too.
SELECTIONS
BLACKBIRDFLY (1) – BUTTE ROUGE (6) – PLANTHALYA (5) – PISORNO (3)
R9 – PRIX DU CHATEAU DE BAGATELLE – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Class 3 Claiming – Flat – EUR € 26,000
1. MIAMI VOICE – Unplaced in both comeback outings this year – the latest (8th) over 1600m at
Saint-Cloud on 1 May, having missed the entire 2023 season. Not taken lightly
2. BIG STAR – Revealed considerable early promise but has been absent since finishing 9th in a
1300m PSF handicap at Deauville on 6 December
3. LOUBEISIEN – Lightly raced five-year-old with sound references, which include a Listed win
and finishing 2nd in four Group III races. Finished an encouraging 3rd over 1350m on his
reappearance at Lyon on 17 April
4. PEACEFUL SEA – Debut winner over 1800m at Compiegne on 3 March but failed to confirm
that promise when only 7th over 2100m at this venue on 7 April. Can do better in a claimer
5. JAHIDIN – Inconsistent performer with sound references in two starts at this level. Runner-up
over 1500m on PSF at Chantilly in February and 4th over 1400m at Fontainebleau on 30 April
6. KLEORA – Inconsistent but has sound references, including a commendable 6th in a 1400m
Quinte+ handicap at Fontainebleau on 2 April. Finished a disappointing 10th over 1600m at
Saint-Cloud on 1 May
7. GRIEGOS – Consistent, versatile performer up a total of 7kg after consecutive PSF handicap
victories over 1500m at Marseille-Vivaux, the latest on12 April. Dark horse
8. ISLAND LUCK – Debuts on French soil after starting his career in England. Absent since
finishing 11th over 1600m at Newbury on 6 July
9. CREW DRAGON – Last-start winner at this level over 1400m at Fontainebleau on 30 April.
Ought to remain competitive under a 1kg penalty
10. INVESTISSEUR – Inconsistent performer with undeniable means to stake a claim in a race of
this nature, having won in the handicaps on both surfaces. Has to improve after finishing 13th
over 1200m at Marseille-Borely on 24 April
11. KOUTSOUNAKOS – Capable veteran but has been off the boil for some time now – finished
10th in a claimer over 1400m at Fontainebleau on 30 April
12. TERTIUS – Caught the eye with on his reappearance in a 1350m conditions race at LyonParilly on 17 April. Ought to have come on since so should play a leading role , especially on
these revised weight terms
Summary: Both TERTIUS (12) and LOUBEISIEN (3) caught the eye with encouraging comeback
appearances at Lyon-Parilly, although preference is for the former who is better on the revised
weight terms so good value to turn the tables given a 3kg weight advantage. CREW DRAGON (9)
was rewarded for his consistency with a last-start success at this level and should remain
competitive despite a 1kg penalty. MIAMI VOICE (1) missed his entire 2023 campaign and has
finished unplaced in both of his comeback appearances but should resurface sooner rather than
later, having won off a higher mark in 2022.
SELECTIONS
TERTIUS (12) – LOUBEISIEN (3) – CREW DRAGON (9) – MIAMI VOICE (1)
R10 – PRIX DU PETIT MONTROUGE – 3000m (a2m) – TURF – Class 3 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 22,000
1. BARBADIN – Pleasing return to form with a 3rd over 2800m at Parislongchamp in a Class 3
divided limited handicap on the 28th of April 2024. Will run well
2. ALKUIN – Poor performance in 15th spot over 2800m at Parislongchamp in a Class 3 divided
limited handicap on the 28th of April 2024. Others inspire more confidence
3. MUNAADRAM – Beaten out of sight in 7th position over 3700m at Nantes in a Class 3
handicap on the 6th of May 2024. Would be a surprise winner
4. SHANGHAI SPIRIT – Winner over 2800m at Parislongchamp in a Class 3 divided limited
handicap on the 28th of April 2024. Include in the play
5. LES FEUXGRETS – No type of run in 10th place over 2500m at Saint-Cloud in a Class 3
divided limited handicap on the 6th of May 2024. Unlikely to pose a threat
6. JEWEL DE CERISY – Comfortably held in 8th spot over 2800m at Parislongchamp in a Class 3
divided limited handicap on the 28th of April 2024. Others make more appeal
7. SILVER SILK – Finished 5th over 2800m at Parislongchamp in a Class 3 divided limited
handicap on the 28th of April 2024. Place claims
8. GRAZANO – Finished 4th over 2500m at Saint-Cloud in a Class 3 divided limited handicap on
the 6th of May 2024. Place chance
9. THE ROOM – Solid performance in 3rd position over 2500m at Nancy in a Class 4 divided
limited handicap on the 5th of May 2024. Winning claims
10. LADY STRAIGHT – No type of effort in 14th spot over 2400m at Craon in a Class 4 limited
handicap on the 3rd of December 2023. Easy to look elsewhere
Summary: THE ROOM (9) has returned to form since coming back onto the flat and with top
jockey Maxime Guyon in the irons, she can be expected to produce a huge effort. BARBADIN (1)
showed signs of life once again and on the back off that, he should run a cracker. SHANGHAI
SPIRIT (4) bounced back to winning ways with an encouraging effort but is 2kgs worse off with
the reopposing Barbadin who could reverse the form. GRAZANO (8) is another in with a bit of a
squeak on recent efforts.
SELECTIONS
THE ROOM (9) – BARBADIN (1) – SHANGHAI SPIRIT (4) – GRAZANO (8)
R11 – PRIX DU PARC DE MONTSOURIS – 3000m (a2m) – TURF – Class 3 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 20,000
1. THAT’S MY POWER – Finished 3rd over 2800m at Parislongchamp in a Class 3 divided limited
handicap on the 28th of April 2024. Include in all bets
2. MAESTRO CHOP – Finished 4th over 1900m at Chantilly in a Class 3 divided limited handicap
on the 11th of May 2024. Outside place chance
3. TESTIPEDRO – Finished 3rd over 2850m at Sable-Sur-Sarthe in a Class 4 course qualifier on
the 28th of 2024. Place chance
4. FRENCH DIVA – Finished close up in 4th position over 2800m at Parislongchamp in a Class 3
divided limited handicap on the 28th of April 2024. Place chance
5. ARMORIGENE – Finished 3rd over 2500m at Saint-Cloud in a Class 3 divided limited handicap
on the 6th of May 2024. Should run a forward race
6. HARLEY DREAM – Won well over 2850m at Sable-Sur-Sarthe in a Class 4 course qualifier on
the 28th of 2024. Each way chance
7. LEANDER – Won nicely over 2800m at Parislongchamp in a Class 3 divided limited handicap
on the 28th of April 2024. Winning chance
8. CASHFORPASSOVER – Finished 7th over 2800m at Parislongchamp in a Class 3 divided
limited handicap on the 28th of April 2024. Others preferred
9. ALMAZORA – Moderate performance in 12th spot over 2800m at Parislongchamp in a Class 3
divided limited handicap on the 28th of April 2024. One to pass by
10. SEMEUR – Runner up over 2500m at Saint-Cloud in a Class 3 divided limited handicap on the
6th of May 2024. Should run a big race
Summary: LEANDER (7) returned to winning ways with a fluent performance and he looks set to
play a leading role once again. SEMEUR (10) slots in light and should run a bold race in search
of that next victory. THAT’S MY POWER (1) was behind the reopposing Leander last time out but
could close the gap on the rival and is with a winning chance. FRENCH DIVA (4) is seldom far
off and can get involved.
SELECTIONS
LEANDER (7) – SEMEUR (10) – THAT’S MY POWER (1) – FRENCH DIVA (4)
R12 – PRIX DU PALAIS BOURBON – 2400m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 2 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 53,000
1. CRACKOVIA – Winner over 2900m at Durtal in a Class 4 event on the 21st of April 2024.
Improving and will pose a threat
2. TARAJAL – Not seen to best effect in 13th position over 2400m at Saint-Cloud in a Class 2
divided handicap on the 16th of March 2024. Capable of a better showing
3. ROBINIE – Showed lots of heart to win over 2400m at at Chantilly in a Class 3 course qualifier
on the 26th of April 2024. Big player
4. CENTORINA – Runner up over 2150m at Parislongchamp in a Class 2 divided handicap on the
25th of April 2024. Include in all bets
5. MATAURI GOLD – Ran a fair race in 6th position over 2150m at Parislongchamp in a Class 2
divided handicap on the 25th of April 2024. Can get involved
6. TIMETOSHINE – Finished last of eight over 2000m at Saint-Cloud in a Class 3 course qualifier
on the 5th of April 2024. Would be a shock winner
7. ONE POINT – Held in 9th spot over 2150m at Parislongchamp in a Class 2 divided handicap
on the 25th of April 2024. Others preferred
8. CHEEK TO CHEEK – Very close up in 3rd position over 2150m at Parislongchamp in a Class 2
divided handicap on the 25th of April 2024. Should be in the firing line
9. RIKA DE LA VIS – Winner over 2400m at Chantilly in a Class 3 divided handicap on the 4th of
April 2024. Include in the play
10. RODAINAH – Finished 4th over 2500m at Deauville in a Class 3 course qualifier on the 10th
of April 2024. More needed to feature
11. LA TEMPLIERE – Finished 2nd over 3000m at Strasbourg in a Class 4 course qualifier on the
22nd of April 2024. Can outrun odds
12. AHA – Finished close up in 5th position over 2150m at Parislongchamp in a Class 3 divided
handicap on the 25th of April 2024. Each way chance
13. ZELINA – Finished a dismal 12th over 2100m at Parislongchamp in a Class 3 divided limited
handicap on the 5th of May 2024. Easy to pass by
14. FASHIONSPAN – Finished 6th over 2000m at Lyon Parilly in a Class 4 event on the 9th of
May 2024. Easy to look elsewhere
Summary: ROBINIE (3) continued her good form from last year with a gutsy performance and
with her confidence restored, she should go close once again. CHEEK TO CHEEK (8) is a
consistent sort that is deserving off another win which could come in this event now back up in
trip. TARAJAL (2) hasn’t put it in at her last two starts but is the type that can bounce back and on
her best form, she is a major contender. CRACKOVIA (1) has only had a few starts in France but
has already caught the eye and she will no doubt have more to offer.
SELECTIONS
ROBINIE (3) – CHEEK TO CHEEK (8) – TARAJAL (2) – CRACKOVIA (1)
