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France Form Sheet – 17th May
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R1 – PRIX DU PLESSIS-POMMERAYE – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Maiden Race – Flat – EUR € 27,000
1. AGUALETO – Good efforts of late, with two 2nd placed runs at this track over 1600m, with the
latter on April 26th. Can go one better
2. SAIDI EL FAL – 3rd at Chantilly last time over 2000m on March 30th. Might be better suited by
the drop back in trip
3. LANZELOT GOLD – Showed talent when 4th at Saint-Cloud over 1600m on the sole start on
April 19th. One to keep safe
4. GOLDEN ROCK – 5th last time over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on April 1st. Can improve and looks
one for handicap’s down the line
5. GLANCE OF STARS – 2nd last time at Lyon Parilly over 1600m on April 20th on his second
run. Needs a few to falter
6. CORMORAN – Unplaced last time, 2nd before that on debut at Strasbourg over 2000m on
March 22nd. Others preferred
7. AWI – Fair 4th on the sole run to date at Le Mans over 1400m on April 23rd. Can improve and
be involved
8. PAPARAZZO – Newcomer by Waldgeist, will likely need this opening run for some experience.
Monitor the betting exchanges
Summary: After two recent second-placed runs at this track, AGUALETO (1) has solid claims for
getting off the mark in this event. SAIDI EL FAL (2) did well when third at this track last time and
tries a drop-in trip to bring out more progress. AWI (7) is one to watch in the betting after a
promising debut when fourth at Le Mans in late April. LANZELOT GOLD (3) looks the best of the
remainder.
SELECTIONS
AGUALETO (1) – SAIDI EL FAL (2) – AWI (7) – LANZELOT GOLD (3)
R2 – PRIX TEXANITA – 1200m (a6f) – TURF – Gr3 Race – Flat – EUR € 80,000
1. GRAND SCOOP – Good 2nd in a Class 2 race last time at Deauville on April 10th over 1400m.
Lightly raced and has more to come
2. GRAND GREY – Won last time over 1200m at Rome (ITA) on March 29th. Others make more
appeal
3. SYMMETRIC POWER – Decent 3rd last time in a Group 3 race at this track on April 15th. Can
have a say in proceedings
4. BALSAM – 5th last time, won before that in a Class 2 race over 1200m on March 25th at
Fontainebleau. Hard to ignore
5. MONTEILLE – Unplaced last time, 3rd before that in a Group 3 race at this track on October
27th. Has work to do
6. CLASSIC FLOWER – Good 2nd last time over 1100m at this track in a Group 3 race on April
15th. Won a Group 2 last October at this track. Key player
7. MIAHARRIS – 4th last time over 1000m at Sandown Park (GBR) on April 26th. Outside place
chance
8. ROYAL GREY – 2nd two starts ago in a Listed race over 1000m at Rome (ITA) on October
29th. Needs a few to falter
Summary: CLASSIC FLOWER (6) ran an excellent race when second in the Prix Sigy (Gr.3) last
time at this track in mid-April and can go one better this time. Back in fifth in that race was
BALSAM (4) who can once again be involved at the business end, as can SYMMETRIC POWER
(3) who was third in that race and has a few lengths to find with the selection. GRAND SCOOP
(1) has only had the two runs and has plenty more to come and ought to be thereabouts.
SELECTIONS
CLASSIC FLOWER (6) – BALSAM (4) – SYMMETRIC POWER (3) – GRAND SCOOP (1)
R3 – PRIX HENRI SAMANI – 1900m (a1m1/4) – ALL WEATHER – Class 4 Race – Flat – EUR € 16,000
1. INATTENDU – Fair 5th last time over 1600m in a Class 4 race on May 3rd when last seen. Has
won on the PSF at this track last February. Player
2. SECOND TO NONE – Two unplaced runs of late, won before that over 1900m in a Class 3
handicap at this track on March 28th. Can make the top three at nice odds
3. POLMINHAC – Won last time at Deauville in a Class 4 handicap on April 9th over 1900m. Like
the PSF and can feature
4. MARCAN – Four unplaced runs of late, won before that in a Class 3 handicap on February
19th. Looks vulnerable
5. BREIZH MOON – Unplaced last time, won before that on the PSF in a Class 3 handicap on
February 8th. Among the leading chances
6. STORMY – Has several unplaced runs of late, the latest at Deauville in a Class 3 handicap on
December 21st. Pass over
7. SIR WALTER – Has several unplaced runs of late, the latter at this venue over 1900m on April
26th. Makes no appeal
8. RADETSKY MARSCH – Nice 4th at Loudeac last time over 2200m in a Class 4 race on April
21st. Can play a lead role
9. CHIEF MAMBO – Three unplaced runs of late, 4th before that over 2500m at Deauville in a
Class 3 handicap. Others rate higher
10. FEARLESS CHEETAH – Unplaced last time, 4th before that on the PSF in a Class 4 race on
February 8th. Ought to be in the shake-up
11. INDIAN SUNSET – Unplaced on the last two starts, 3rd before that over 1800m in a Class 3
race on March 10th. Place chance
Summary: RADETSKY MARSCH (8) won in the UK when trained by Archie Watson and has
shown promise in three runs on French soil so far, with a decent fourth last time at Loudeac in
late April. This looks like a good race for him. INATTENDU (1) likes this track and surface and ran
well last time when fifth earlier this month. POLMINHAC (3) could be one to side with each way.
FEARLESS CHEETAH (10) is also one worth a mention.
SELECTIONS
RADETSKY MARSCH (8) – INATTENDU (1) – POLMINHAC (3) – FEARLESS CHEETAH (10)
R4 – PRIX DE LA ROUTE ROYALE – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Maiden Race – Flat – EUR € 27,000
1. YOUSFIYA – Nice debut when 7th at Parislongchamp over 2100m on April 7th. Can make
strides from his last run and score
2. MONTE SANCHA – Unplaced in both runs so far, the latter over 1600m on April 18th. Needs
vast improvement to be involved
3. BRIGANTINA – Unplaced on the only run at Saint-Cloud over 1600m on April 19th. Hard to
recommend
4. LA DESINENCE – Unplaced on the only run at Deauville over 1500m on December 15th.
Looks vulnerable
5. FELICIA – 5th last time, 3rd before that on debut at Chantilly on March 28th over 1600m. Hard
to ignore
6. BALTIC EMPRESS – 4th last time over 1600m at Lyon Parilly on April 20th on her second
start. Can keep improving and is one to consider
7. IRIDIA – 7th on her sole start so far over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on March 7th. Opposable
8. AVENUE MONTAIGNE – 3rd last time at Parislongchamp over 1600m on April 18th. One to
pay attention too
9. LIV GOLD – Unplaced on the sole run so far over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on April 19th. Hard to
fancy
10. ORLHENA – Two nice 2nd placed runs so far, the latter at Compiegne over 1600m on August
30th. Has had a break and will be ready to go
11. BEST OFFER – Unplaced last time, 4th before that over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on March 7th.
Others rate higher
12. PLATINE – Two unplaced runs so far, the latter at Fontainebleau on May 3rd over 1400m.
Looks safely held
13. PETULA DE VASSY – Newcomer by Doha Dream, the dam was placed. Will likely improve
for this outing and is best watched for now
Summary: YOUSFIYA (1) looked in need of the race when showing promise on debut at
Parislongchamp in early April. She will be more focused this time and can get off the mark.
ORLHENA (10) could be the one to chase her home. She has been off the track since August but
will be ready to perform. AVENUE MONTAIGNE (8) has shown decent ability and ran well last
time when third in mid-April at Parislongchamp. FELICIA (5) heads the remainder.
SELECTIONS
YOUSFIYA (1) – ORLHENA (10) – AVENUE MONTAIGNE (8) – FELICIA (5)
R5 – PRIX DE L’ETANG NEUF – 1600m (a1m) – ALL WEATHER – Class 3 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 20,000
1. BAYLAGAN – Won a Class 4 handicap last time over 1600m at Chantilly on April 29th. In the
mix
2. ALBEDO – Unplaced last time, 4th before that over at Deauville on January 19th in a Class 3
handicap. Others rate higher
3. MASCALINO – Has a string of unplaced efforts of late, the latter over 1600m in a Class 3
handicap on April 29th at this track. Looks out of form
4. POLIVATE – Good effort when 2nd at Dax over 1400m in a Class 4 handicap on May 1st when
last seen. Player
5. VOLCAN – Has several unplaced runs of late, the latter over 1900m in a Class 4 race on April
9th. Hardly inspiring
6. PENNY DE CERISY – 5th last time, 3rd before that in a Class 4 handicap at Chantilly over
1900m. Can make the frame
7. RUBIS GOLD – Fair 3rd last time over 1600m at this track on April 29th in a Class 3 handicap.
One to keep safe
8. NO TIME TO DIE – 5th last time over 2200m in a Class 4 race on April 6th. Handicap debut
and looks hard to fancy
9. ZOUBAREVA – Has not troubled the judge in all eight races so far, the latter when unplaced at
Chantilly over 1600m in a Class 3 race on April 29th. Avoid
10. GRACEHILL – 4th last time over 1600m in a Class 3 handicap on April 29th at this track.
Among the leading chances
11. ARYA – Has several unplaced runs of late, the latter over 2500m in a Class 4 handicap on
April 20th at Le Croise- Laroche. Can be avoided
12. LIMONCELLA – Has several unplaced runs since a 2nd over 1500m at Vannes on June 3rd
in a Class 4 race. Opposable
13. GREEN CURRY – 5th two runs ago is the best form of late, that was on the PSF in a Class 4
race on December 2nd. Makes no appeal
14. ELUSIVE NELSON – 5th last time at Chantilly was over 1600m on April 15th in a Class 4
handicap. Place contender
15. AL RASSOUL – Has shown no real form since a win at Chantilly on October 7th, 2023 in a
Class 4 handicap over 1600m. Needs to get back on track
16. DELACHANCE – Has been out of form for some time, the latest run was over 1600m at
Chantilly on April 29th when unplaced. Of limited ability recently
17. EMPIRIC – 4th last time over 1600m at this track on April 29th in a Class 4 handicap. Gets in
at the right end of the handicap
Summary: In a race where a lot of the runners are of limited ability or out of form, it is best to look
at one that has run well of late. POLIVATE (4) was a decent second at Dax last time and fits the
bill. She is the tentative selection over RUBIS GOLD (7) who was a pleasing third at this track
when last seen 19 days ago. EMPIRIC (17) is at the foot of the weights and is one to consider
each way. GRACEHILL (10) makes up the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
POLIVATE (4) – RUBIS GOLD (7) – EMPIRIC (17) – GRACEHILL (10)
R6 – PRIX DE LA THEVE – 1800m (a1m1/8) – TURF – Class 2 Race – Flat – EUR € 27,000
1. ROCK BLANC – Unplaced last time, won before that over 1900m in a Class 1 race at this
venue (PSF) on December 22nd. One to consider
2. VENTS CONTRAIRES – Won last time in a Class 2 handicap at Chantilly over 1600m on May
2nd. Can not be ruled out at this track on both surfaces
3. ANTE ALIOS – Nice 4th last time over 1600m in a Class 2 race on April 25th. Lightly raced and
has plenty more to come
4. PRINCIPE – Fair 4th at Chantilly last time on the PSF on December 22nd over 1900m in a
Class 1 race. One to keep safe
5. CICCIO BOY – 5th last time in a Class 2 race over 1600m on April 25th. Among the leading
place chances
6. HARPER – Nice 2nd over 1600m in a Class 2 race last time on April 25th. Can make his rivals
work hard
7. ANDROMEDE – Nice 3rd in a listed race last time over 1850m on April 14th at
Parislongchamp. Form pick
8. AIGLE VAILLANT – 3rd last time over 1800m on April 20th at Bratislava (SVK). Makes limited
appeal
9. INVINCIBLE LIGHT – 6th last time over 1600m in a Class 2 race on April 25th. Capable of
making the top three
10. SNOBBISH – Unplaced last time, won before that at Pau on December 1st on the PSF over
1800m. Makes limited sense
11. ELEGANTIA – Newcomer by Whipper, tough ask on debut against some strong rivals. Can be
passed over
12. HIALEAH – Two unplaced runs of late, won before that over 2200m at Chantilly in a handicap
on April 3rd. Opposable
13. PERSIAN JEWEL – Unplaced last time, won before that over 1600m at Dundalk (IRE) on
November 3rd. Hard to fancy
Summary: ANDROMEDE (7) could be the best option in this event. She was a good third in a
Listed race last time on April 14th at Parislongcamp. Her main threat could be HARPER (6) who
was a good second in a competitive Class 2 race on April 25th at Parislongchamp when last seen
ahead of a few of today’s rivals. ANTE ALIOS (3) was one of them and was fourth in that race
when he lost his unbeaten record. Lightly raced he can improve. VENTS CONTRAIRES (2) is
also one to consider.
SELECTIONS
ANDROMEDE (7) – HARPER (6) – ANTE ALIOS (3) – VENTS CONTRAIRES (2)
