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France Form Sheet – 21st May
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R1 – PRIX ANGERS INFO (PRIX D’EVENTARD) – 1350m (a7f) – TURF – Class 1 Race – Flat – EUR € 30,000
1. CALYPSO KING – Good win last time over 1200m at Deauville on April 10th. Can improve
further and looks like the one to beat
2. PIANO BAR – Won well at Le Mans on April 23rd over 1400m on his second start. One to pay
attention too
3. UNE PEINTURE – Unplaced last time when in need of the race in April, 3rd before that in a
Class 2 race at Lyon Parilly on October 8th over 1350m. In the mix
4. CASH COLLECTOR – Nice debut win at Dundalk (IRL) on the PSF on November 15th over
1400m. French debut and warrants respect
5. VERCORS – 2nd two runs back over 1200m in a Class 2 race on March 25th at Fontainebleau.
One to consider
6. UM WADI – 3rd last time over 1600m in a Class 2 race on February 19th, and a winner before
that on debut in late December on the PSF. Others more likely
7. SILVER FEATHER – Won last time over 1400m in a maiden race at Fontainebleau on May 3rd
over 1400m. Hard to fancy
8. DANCE SIOUX – Nice effort when 2nd in a handicap over 1300m at Parislongchamp on April
18th. Each way must
9. APHELIE LIGHT – Unplaced last time, 2nd before that over 1500m at Pardubice (CZE) on
October 7th. Unlikely
10. ECLAIRE LA VIE – Unplaced last time, 4th before that in a Listed race at Saint-Cloud on
March 16th. Outside place chance
Summary: A competitive Class 1 race and CALYPSO KING (1) can make the step up in Class
and be too much for his rivals. His main danger looks to be PIANO BAR (2) who won at Le Mans
like a promising colt who can keep progressing with race experience. DANCE SIOUX (8) looks
like a sensible each-way option after a good effort last time when second over 1300m in midApril. CASH COLLECTOR (4) is one to watch closely on his French debut.
SELECTIONS
CALYPSO KING (1) – PIANO BAR (2) – DANCE SIOUX (8) – CASH COLLECTOR (4)
R2 – PRIX DAVID D’ANGERS – 1350m (a7f) – TURF – Class 4 Claiming – Flat – EUR € 16,000
1. ISLAND LUCK – Won two runs ago over 1100m at Athens(GRC) on January 29th. Poor run in
a claimer on May 16th when last seen
2. IDAMANTE – 5th last time over 1400m in a Class 4 handicap at Toulouse on April 21st. Down
in class and ought to feature
3. CIAO PA’ – Top rated, fair 5th in a Class 3 race at Lyon Parilly over 1350m last time on April
17th. Player
4. DRAGONS PLEASE – Unplaced on only two runs in 2023, the latter at this track over 1350m in
a Class 2 race. Looks out of form and has fitness issues
5. ZALACAIN – Won three runs ago over 1600m in a Class 3 handicap at Pau on February 14th.
Hard to ignore
6. IMPITOYABLE – Fair efforts in Class 2 handicaps of late when not making the frame, 3rd in a
Class 2 race at Chantilly on September 9th over 1100m, and can be competitive
7. FURIOSO – Four unplaced runs of late, the latter over 1100m in a Class 3 handicap on April
25th. Drops in class and is one to consider
8. MR GOODNIGHT – 3rd last time in a Class 4 race at Cluny on April 13th over 1900m. Needs a
few to falter
9. WELCH FUSILIER – Three unplaced runs recently, 3rd before that at Craon on September
24th over 1300m in a handicap. Opposable
10. ZAYA DE LA PLATA – 2nd two runs ago over 1600m in a Class 3 handicap at Le Mans on
April 23rd. Place chance
11. LA MADRE – Unplaced on the sole run over 1500m at Deauville on December 15th in a
maiden. Can be overlooked
Summary: CIAO PA’ (3) is top-rated and makes the drop in class into a claimer for the first time.
He can score from IMPITOYABLE (6) who has been competing in strong handicaps of late. He
was a good third in a Class 2 race in September. FURIOSO (7) has some talent and is also a
class dropper and can make the frame. IDAMANTE (2) ran a credible race last time and is one for
the each-way backers to look at.
SELECTIONS
CIAO PA’ (3) – IMPITOYABLE (6) – FURIOSO (7) – IDAMANTE (2)
R3 – PRIX DES ANGEVINS – 3000m (a2m) – TURF – Class 2 Race – Flat – EUR € 22,000
1. SOMBRERO – Fair 4th last time in a Class 2 race on April 18th over 3000m. Won a Class 2
race on March 15th before that. One to consider each way
2. BEL ET BIEN – Won last time over 3000m in a Class 2 handicap at Fontainebleau on April
30th. Each way option
3. ALL IN YOU – Won last time at Parislongchamp on April 18th over 3000m in a Class 2 race.
Ought to be in the shake-up
4. GOYA SENORA – Won last time at Deauville over 2500m in a Listed race on December 16th.
One to keep safe
5. ALMACADO GREE – Three unplaced runs last time, 4th before that over 3100m in a Group 2
race on May 29th, 2023. Unlikely
6. DSCHINGIS KING – Fair 3rd last time over 3000m on April 18th in a Class 2 race. Can make
the top three
7. THE GOOD MAN – Unplaced last time, 3rd before that in a Group 2 race at Deauville on
August 20th over 3000m. Leading chance
8. GOOD GIFT – 4th last time at Chantilly over 1900m in a Class 2 race on October 11th. Hard to
fancy
9. KATHINA – 3rd last time at Angers in a Class 1 race over 3000m on November 22nd. Has
work to do
Summary: THE GOOD MAN (7) should be too smart for his rivals. He was a good third two runs
ago in a Group 2 race at Deauville last August. He can score from ALL IN YOU (3) who won last
time in a Class 2 race in mid-April. BEL ET BIEN (2) looks like one to include in all of the place
bet permutations after scoring in a Class 2 handicap at Fontainebleau in late April. DSCHINGIS
KING (6) heads the remainder.
SELECTIONS
THE GOOD MAN (7) – ALL IN YOU (3) – BEL ET BIEN (2) – DSCHINGIS KING (6)
R4 – HANDICAP D’ANGERS LOIRE METROPOLE – 2300m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 2 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 53,000
1. KALEO PALACE – Won a Class 3 handicap last time at Le Mans over 2300m on April 23rd.
One to pay attention too
2. CENTRICAL – Won his last two races, the latter a Class 4 race at Royan on May 8th over
2900m. Player
3. KLIFF BERE – 2nd last time, won before that at Senonnes in a Class 3 handicap on March
23rd over 2300m. In the mix
4. SHELBY – Good effort when 2nd at Fontainebleau in a Class 2 handicap last time on April 30th
over 3000m. Hard to ignore
5. CHERGUI – Unplaced last time, 2nd before that over 3100m at Nantes in a Class 2 race on
April 6th. One to consider
6. PHILIPPO – 5th last time over 2300m at Angers in a Class 2 race on May 4th. Ought to be in
the shake-up
7. CANOUANN – 5th last time over 3000m in a Class 2 handicap on April 30th at Fontainebleau.
Among the leading chances
8. MON RICIN – Won two starts ago over 2000m at Saint-Cloud in a Class 3 handicap on April
1st. Can place at nice odds
9. KARAKORUM – 3rd two runs ago over 2000m in a Class 2 handicap at Saint-Cloud on April
1st. Opposable
10. RIDWAAN – Unplaced on the last two runs, won before that over 2200m at Lyon Parilly on
April 17th in a Class 3 handicap. Others appeal more
11. THIRD BATCH – 5th last time over 2500m in a claiming race at Argentan on April 11th. Pass
over
12. CHELSEA DU NINIAN – Four unplaced runs since a win over 2500m at Saint-Cloud in a
Class 3 handicap on October 22nd. Looks out of form
13. VEGA OF SAINTS – Won last time over 2150m in a Class 3 handicap on April 25th at
Parislongchamp. Can not be dismissed
14. SAAM – Three unplaced runs of late, 3rd before that over 2800m in a Class 2 handicap on
October 29th. Needs to get back to form
15. PULSE – Won two runs ago over 2700m in a Class 3 race at Chantilly on February 29th.
Place chance
16. RUE JONAS – Won last time over 23oom at this track on May 4th in a Class 4 handicap.
More required this time
Summary: CENTRICAL (2) has been in top form of late winning his last two races. The latest
over 2900m at Royan. This demands more but he is a capable performer. SHELBY (4) will make
his rivals work hard for success and is a live option. KALEO PALACE (1) won last time and has
top weight to overcome to score, but he will surely give a good account of himself. CHERGUI (5)
ran well when second last time and looks best of the remainder.
SELECTIONS
CENTRICAL (2) – SHELBY (4) – KALEO PALACE (1) – CHERGUI (5)
R5 – PRIX DE PUYCHARIC – 2100m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Maiden Race – Flat – EUR € 21,000
1. KELBOFRER – Nice 3rd last time over 1950m at Chateaubriant on April 27th in a maiden.
Looks to be ready to win
2. ASTROLOGER – 4th last time over 2000m in a maiden at Le Lion D’Angers on April 7th. Each
way option
3. NEWLOOK – 3rd on both runs so far, the latter over 2000m on April 18th in a maiden at
Parislongchamp. Contender
4. SHARDANA – 2nd last time over 2700m at Orleans on May 5th was a better effort. Outside
place chance
5. LAUTREC BLAGNY – Unplaced on the sole run over 2300m at Le Mans on April 23rd. Makes
no appeal
6. PARSIFAL D’OMBREE – Unplaced on both runs so far, the latter over 2300m in a claimer at
Durtal on April 21st. Hard to recommend
7. OAK LAHOMA – 4th on debut at Dusseldorf(DEU) over 2100m on May 5th. Needs to improve
to get involved
8. APOLINO – Showed ability on the only run when unplaced over 1800m at Fontainebleau on
April 13th. Needs to progress and has place claims
9. STRANGELOVE – 7th on debut at Chantilly on April 29th over 2100m. From a good stable and
is one to keep safe
10. RAGNAR CITY – Unraced by City Light, the dam ran twice. From a stable who can ready a
debutante. Monitor the betting for clues
Summary: KELBOFRER (1) has improved with each run so far and was a good third last time in
a maiden at Chateaubriant in late April. This looks like a race he can break his maiden in.
NEWLOOK (3) is a live danger and has run well in both starts so far when third on each occasion.
ASTROLOGER (2) warrants respect and can have a say in proceedings. APOLINO (8) is no
forlorn hope and ought to be on the premises.
SELECTIONS
KELBOFRER (1) – NEWLOOK (3) – ASTROLOGER (2) – APOLINO (8)
R6 – PRIX DES JARDINS DU MAIL – 2100m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Maiden Race – Flat – EUR € 21,000
1. MASAIYA – Had three runs in Ireland and showed some promise when 6th at Angers on her
French debut on May 4th over 2300m recently. Can make the frame
2. JANASHA – Decent 4th in a maiden last time over 2000m on April 18th. Will find this a bit
easier and can get off the mark
3. MIYALAA – Nice 2nd at this track over 2300m in a maiden last time on May 4th. Hard to ignore
4. LERFAL – Ran a pleasing debut 4th at Le Mans over 2300m on April 23rd. Can improve and
make an impact
5. SAHARA GOLD – 3rd last time over 2300m at Angers on May 4th in a maiden race. Can not
be discounted
6. DJHANSY – Nice effort when 3rd at Le Mans on her debut on April 23rd over 2300m. Should
strip fitter today and is one to keep safe
7. NANTIKA – 4th on the sole run so far over 2100m in a maiden race on April 21st. Others rate
higher
8. WEDGEWOOD PEARL – 2nd two runs ago at Deauville on February 3rd over 1900m, poor last
time and is best watched
9. WITCH IN PINK – 4th last time over 1700m at Bratislava(SVK) on May 5th. Hard to know what
to expect
10. WAYUKI – Newcomer by Holy Roman Emperor, stable runners tend to improve for a run or
two. Monitor the betting exchanges
Summary: JANASHA (2) has put in two good efforts of late in stronger maidens than this and
can get off the mark. Her main threat looks like it could be MIYALAA (3) who was second at this
track over 2300m last time earlier this month. LERFAL (4) is one to consider and looks like a
good each-way option. MASAIYA (1) showed promise when trained in Ireland last year and ran a
fair race at this track recently. She is one to watch.
SELECTIONS
JANASHA (2) – MIYALAA (3) – LERFAL (4) – MASAIYA (1)
R7 – PRIX HENRI CHEVALIER DU FAU – 2300m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 3 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 27,000
1. MANNE – 4th last time over 2200m at Dieppe in a Class 4 race on May 13th. One to consider
despite top weight
2. KINGDOM – 2nd last time over 2500m in a Class 3 handicap at Saint-Cloud on May 5th. Can
make the frame
3. SAKARI – 4th three runs ago over 2400m on the PSF on January 30th in a Class 4 race.
Makes limited appeal
4. FLANQUEUR DE BRENU – 2nd last time at Loudeac on April 21st over 2200m in a Class 4
race. Others look better handicapped
5. ZOOM CHOP – Good recent form, 4th last time in a Class 3 handicap over 3000m on April
30th. Key chance
6. RED GRACE – Nice win last time over 1950m on April 27th of a Class 4 handicap. Will play a
lead role
7. JOLLY GOLD – Three unplaced runs of late, 2nd before that over 2400m at Lignieres in a
Class 3 race on August 6th. Best watched for now
8. BOOGIE – Won three runs ago over 1900m at Chantilly in a Class 3 handicap on July 10th.
Needed latest run on May 6th. Outside place chance
9. SEAGALI – 5th last time at Auch over 2000m in a Class 4 race on April 28th. Needs a few of
these to falter
10. PLOTINUS – 5th last time at Nantes on handicap debut over 2400m on April 18th. Can not be
ruled out
11. KING MOTIF – Won over 2650m last time in a Class 4 handicap on May 12th. Will not lack
fitness and is a player
12. WOODWIND DAVIS – Won at Argentan two runs back over 1900m in a Class 4 handicap on
April 11th. Needs more consistency
13. TELL ME WHY – Has several unplaced runs of late, the latter over 2400m at Vichy on May
15th in a Class 4 race. Opposable
14. SPATIAL MERIT – Has five unplaced runs since a win over 2100m at this track in a Class 3
handicap on October 27th. Needs to bounce back to form
15. KARAKOY – Fair 2nd last time at this track over 2300m on May 4th. Gets in at the foot of the
handicap and can compete
Summary: ZOOM CHOP (5) could be the answer in this open race. He has been consistent of
late and was a good fourth last time in late April. RED GRACE (6) will be in a good frame of mind
after a win in a Class 4 handicap last time at Chateaubriant on April 27th. KARAKOY (15) can not
be overlooked and is among the leading place chances. KING MOTIF (11) was a winner last time
and makes up the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
ZOOM CHOP (5) – RED GRACE (6) – KARAKOY (15) – KING MOTIF (11)
R8 – PRIX FRANCIS CHENE – ASSELCO – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Class 3 Handicap – Flat – EUR € 20,000
1. AROWN – 3rd last time over 1600m in a Class 4 race on May 4th at Angers. One to be
considered
2. JUGANDO – Won last time over 1400m in a Class 4 handicap at Toulouse on April 21st. Can
not be overlooked each way
3. NO LIMIT DREAM – Fair 4th at Chantilly last time over 1600m in a Class 3 handicap on May
2nd. Looks ready to win
4. BLACK FALCON – Won three runs ago over 2000m in a claiming race on the PSF on April
12th. Others preferred
5. LAURENT – 4th last time, won before that over 1600m in a Class 4 race at Angers on May 4th.
In the mix
6. SZAFRAN – Has shown very little form since a win at Tarbes over 1400m in a handicap on
May 13th, 2023. Out of form and can be passed over
7. WOFF – Has several unplaced runs of late since a win on January 29th in a Class 3 handicap
over 1600m. Out of form and best watched
8. AUCOEURDELANUIT – 5th last time over 1600m in a Class 3 handicap at Chantilly on May
2nd. Ought to be thereabouts
9. EL MEASTRO – Two unplaced runs of late, 3rd before that over 1500m in a Class 3 race on
February 19th. Can be a threat
10. ESSAI TRANSFORME – 4th two runs ago over 1800m in a Class 3 race at Le Croise-Laroche
on October 11th. Looks vulnerable
11. REGALIEN – Two unplaced runs of late, 3rd before that over 1400m at Le Mans on
November 13th in a Class 3 handicap. Opposable
12. ANOBE – 5th last time, won before that at Royan in a Class 4 race over 1600m on April 7th.
Place contender
13. CALYPSO – 2nd two runs ago over 1500m on January 23rd, not seen since February and
might need this outing
14. IPPLING – Unplaced on the last two runs, won three times before that on the PSF at
Pornichet, the latest on December 8th. Better on the PSF than turf
15. JUST IN TIME GAME – 4th last time over 1200m at Lyon Parilly in a Class 4 race on May 8th.
One to keep safe
16. MADRAS – 5th last time over 1600m in a Class 3 handicap on March 30th at Chantilly. Hard
to fancy
Summary: NO LIMIT DREAM (3) is the tentative selection for a wide-open handicap. He faired
well last time when fourth at Chantilly earlier this month. LAURENT (5) could be the one to give
the selection the most to do. He won at this track earlier this month over this trip. JUGANDO (2)
was a winner last time and should be involved at the business end. JUST IN TIME GAME (15)
can also be expected to give a good account of himself.
SELECTIONS
NO LIMIT DREAM (3) – LAURENT (5) – JUGANDO (2) – JUST IN TIME GAME (15)
