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France Form Sheet – 24th May
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R1 – PRIX DE LA FONTAINE ROCH – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Maiden Race – Flat – EUR € 27,000
1. JESS LIVERMORE – Improving and was third last time out in a Conditions race at Chantilly
over 1600m on 27 December. Returns from a break but can contest the finish
2. PAINTELLO – Produced a fair debut when 5th in a Conditions race at Deauville over 1200m on
10 April. Improvement is likely and can earn some money
3. BROTHERS OF LILY’S – Disappointing this year and was 7th last time out in a Conditions race
at Chantilly over 1300m on 23 February. Back on the grass and could contest the finish
4. AKBAR – Not disgraced when fourth on debut last year and ran as well when fourth in a
Conditions race in his only start of this year, at Lyon-Parilly over 2000m on 8 May. Could like this
distance
5. LACONEGA – Has not shown much in his two starts so far and was tenth last time out in a
Conditions race at Deauville over 1200m on 10 April. More is needed to win this race
6. TRENO – Only found one better when runner-up on debut in a Conditions race at Nancy over
this distance on 5 May. Should fight out the finish
7. BLUE MOVES – Not disgraced when fourth on debut in a Conditions race at Saint-Cloud over
1600m on 19 April. Likely to improve and can contest the finish again
8. XTRAVAGANZA – Has not shown much in her two starts and was 6th last time out in a
Conditions race at Lyon-Parilly over 1600m on 20 April. Others are much preferred
9. CHIVERE – Threatening to win a race and was runner-up last time out in a Conditions race at
Saint-Cloud over 1600m on 1 April. Can go one better this time
10. WHITEBEARD – A three-year-old colt by New Bay out of Coppelia who is making his debut.
Watch the betting
11. FONTLEY CEN – A three-year-old colt but Ten Sovereigns out of Fontley who is making his
debut. Watch the betting
Summary: CHIVERE (9) has hit the frame in both starts to date and is a tentative selection to go
off the mark at the third time of asking. JESS LIVERMORE (1) ran a good race when last seen in
action in December at Chantilly and could pose a threat if fit on return. BROTHERS OF LILY’S (3)
has been gelded since his last disappointing run and is expected to show a better figure. BLUE
MOVES (7) posted a good first start effort and should improve for the run.
SELECTIONS
CHIVERE (9) – JESS LIVERMORE (1) – BROTHERS OF LILY’S (3) – BLUE MOVES (7)
R2 – PRIX DE GILOCOURT – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 19,000
1. FINIMONDO – A winner of a handicap earlier this year but was only 5th last time out in a
claimer at Saint-Cloud over 1600m on 10 May. Can earn some minor money
2. BOMBEY – Holding his form well in handicaps of late and was fourth last time out at
Strasbourg over this distance on 8 May. Can contest the finish again
3. VICE CAPTAIN – A disappointment last time out when 6th in a claimer at Saint-Cloud over
1300m on 6 May. In good form before that and could earn some money
4. PACOSTAR – He showed some improvement in his second start when fourth in this division at
Fontainebleau over 1200m on 30 April. Could play a minor role
5. MYSTERY TRAIN – Has been placed in both attempts in this division and was third last time
out in a claimer at Saint-Cloud over 1600m on 10 May. Can contest the finish again
6. LOVEFORCE – Struggled on handicap debut when 9th at Saint-Cloud over 1600m on 6 May.
In good form before that and is not out of it
7. HONKY TONK WOMAN – Has a good record in this division and was runner-up last time out at
Saint-Cloud over 1600m on 14 May. Can go one better this time
8. MISTER GAN – Yet to win after 15 attempts and was 6th last time out in a handicap at
Chantilly over this distance on 17 May. Others are preferred
9. WIKENDA – Disappointing recent runs in handicaps and was 7th last time out at Saint-Cloud
over 1600m on 6 May. Did win in this division in February and is capable of scoring
10. CALL THE SHOTS – Unreliable and was 8th last time out in a handicap at Pornichet-La Baule
over 1700m on 7 January. Capable of running a place
11. SUPER – Finished 7th on debut in a claimer at Strasbourg over this distance on 22 April.
More is needed to win this race
12. SALALAH – Disappointing form this year and was 8th last time out in a claimer at Saint-Cloud
over 1300m on 6 May. Has been supplemented for this so can improve
13. PRINCESS – Has been well beaten in both claimers this year and was 8th last time out at
Strasbourg over this distance on 22 April. Others are much preferred
Summary: HONKY TONK WOMAN (7) is always very effective in the claiming division and was a
good second in her only previous start over this course & distance. She gets the vote ahead of
WIKENDA (9), who was a nice winner at Cagnes sur Mer earlier this year. BOMBEY (2) has been
in great form of late and deserves to break his duck. MYSTERY TRAIN (5) posted a reassuring
effort at Saint-Cloud and cannot be discounted.
SELECTIONS
HONKY TONK WOMAN (7) – WIKENDA (9) – BOMBEY (2) – MYSTERY TRAIN (5)
R3 – PRIX DE L’ARTOIS – 1800m (a1m1/8) – TURF – Class 3 Claiming – Flat – EUR € 26,000
1. ST JAMES PARK – Disappointed when only 5th last time out in a claimer at Saint-Cloud over
2500m on 10 May. Drops in distance and can bounce back to score
2. BELAFONTE – Bounced back to his best when winning a Conditions race at Lyon-Parilly over
2000m on 27 April. Has won a claimer before and deserves respect
3. DREAM FOR ALL – Unreliable and was a disappointment when tenth in a claimer last time out
at Chantilly over 1900m on 7 May. Capable of playing a role
4. KLEORA – Disappointing last two runs and was tenth last time out in a Conditions race at
Saint-Cloud over 1600m on 1 May. Supplemented for this and capable of better trying a claimer
5. YELLOW LION – Finished 5th on French debut in a claimer at Evreux over this distance on 24
April. Supplemented for this race and could be the surprise package
6. PLAIN BEAU – Very consistent in this division and was third last time out at Saint-Cloud over
2500m on 10 May. Should fight out the finish again
7. GLOBAL CRISIS – Did not win a race in the UK in 9 attempts and 11th last time out in a
handicap at Beverley over 1000m on 27 August. Likely to need this run returning from a break
8. STRAKO – Disappointing form of late and was 6th last time out in a handicap at Le Mans over
1600m on 23 April. Has done better in this division and can bounce back to score
9. ZAUR – Showed some improvement when fourth last time out in this division at Chantilly over
1900m on 7 May. Could play a minor role
10. MCLEOD – A winner of two races in Germany last year but struggled in his only run this year
in a handicap at Berlin-Hoppegarten over 1600m on 28 April. Can improve dropped to a claimer
11. SAGA TIMGAD – Unreliable and was 9th last time out in a handicap at Strasbourg over
1400m on 8 May. Capable of better but others are preferred
12. NASOMO – Has not shown much in his four starts this year and was 7th last time out in a
handicap at Berlin-Hoppegarten over 2200m on 28 April. Capable of improvement but others are
preferred
13. EPOUSTOUFLANTE – Only modest of late and was 7th last time out in a claimer at MarseilleVivaux over 2000m on 23 March, More is needed to beat these rivals
Summary: A previous Listed winner, STRAKO (8) posted a good finish effort at Le Mans when
last seen in action and in similar form should be able to score. BELAFONTE (2) bounced back to
winning form at Lyon-Parilly and ought to confirm. KLEORA (4) runs for the first time in a claimer
and has been supplemented. She should be kept safe. Veteran PLAIN BEAU (6) is just another
one who should be closely monitored.
SELECTIONS
STRAKO (8) – BELAFONTE (2) – KLEORA (4) – PLAIN BEAU (6)
R4 – PRIX DE CREPY-EN-VALOIS – 1800m (a1m1/8) – TURF – Maiden Race – Flat – EUR € 27,000
1. VILLA CASTELLO – Showed some improvement when fourth last time out in a Conditions
race at ParisLongchamp over 2200m on 5 May. Can do even better this shorter distance
2. ANGEL IN THE SKY – Unreliable last year but was third last time out in a Conditions race at
Chantilly over 1800m on 14 November. Returns from a break but is not out of it
3. CI MER – Showed improvement when runner-up last time out in a Conditions race at
Châteaubriant over 1950m on 27 April. Can contest the finish again
4. ALYAQUT – Has run well in both starts so far and was fourth last time out in a Conditions race
at Parislongchamp over 1850m on 5 May. Deserves respect in this line-up
5. TIME TRAIN – Finished 7th on debut in a Conditions race at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2000m 19
February. Could improve trying the grass
6. GRIZABELLA – Not at all disgraced when fourth on debut in a Conditions race at Strasbourg
over 2000m on 22 April. Could finish in the money
7. ZORA – Only found one better when runner-up in a Conditions race at Saint-Cloud over 1600m
on 19 April. Should make a bold bid at scoring
8. SUNNY SPELL – Produced a fair debut when 6th in a Conditions race at Saint-Cloud over
1600m on 6 May. Capable of improvement but others are preferred
9. VIVAWOOD – Unreliable so far and was 5th last time out in a Conditions race at Chantilly over
1600m on 26 April. Place chance in this line-up
10. ROYAL VELVET – Well beaten on her debut in a Conditions race at Saint-Cloud over 1600m
on 19 April. Supplemented for this race so should improve
11. LUCY GALESTE – Finished 8th on debut in a Conditions race at Chantilly over 2100m on 29
April. Capable of improvement but others are preferred
12. WINDBURN – Runner-up on her debut last year and may have needed her only start of this
year when 5th in a Conditions race at ParisLongchamp over 2000m on 18 April, Can bounce
back to win
13. CATY FISH – Showed some improvement in her second start when 5th in a Conditions race
at Angers over 2300m on 4 May. More is needed to win this race
14. MINNATA – A three-year-old filly by Churchill out of Minya who is making her debut. Watch
the betting
15. IN MY LIFE – A three-year-old filly by Elm Park out of Kiora who is making her debut. Watch
the betting
16. ZAUBA – A three-year-old filly by Intello out of Polar Sea who is making her debut. Watch the
betting
Summary: A promising second on debut last year and a very good finisher on her return to action
at Lonchamp mid-April, WINDBURN (12) has the right credentials to win a race of this nature.
ZAUBA (16) is a well-related filly as is MINNATA (14) and both these fillies are worth some
serious consideration. ZORA (7) was narrowly headed in a newcomer’s race at Saint-Cloud last
month and with the natural improvement should make her presence felt.
SELECTIONS
WINDBURN (12) – ZAUBA (16) – MINNATA (14) – ZORA (7)
R5 – PRIX DE SAINT-SAUVEUR – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 16,000
1. GRACE OF CLIFFS – Supplemented for this race after encouraging back-to-back handicap
appearances, the latest (3rd) over 1800m in a handicap at Fontainebleau
2. STORMY BABY – Ought to improve after a much-needed comeback outing – finished 11th in a
1600m ParisLongchamp handicap on 9 May. Capable of better
3. VARINKA – Soundly beaten (unplaced) in her last 5 starts, including all 3 comeback outings
this year – the latest (10th) in a 1950m handicap at Le Mans on 15 May. Best watched for now
4. GARDOL MOON – Has been off the boil for some time now but has dropped considerably in
the weights/ratings as a result. Could resurface off a career-low mark after finishing 12th in a
1600m handicap at Chantilly on 4 April
5. GRISBI – Unreliable veteran who isn’t entirely incapable of getting into the picture if building on
an improved last start (6th) in a Chantilly handicap over 1600m on 29 April. More needed
6. TICKLISH – Versatile veteran mare with sound references/form credentials in recent PSF
handicaps, the latest (4th) over 1900m at Chantilly on 11 May. Runner-up at that venue over
1600m in her last turf appearance on 15 April
7. ALPENGEIST – Returned to form with an eye-catching 2nd in a 1600m PSF handicap at
Chantilly on 29 April. More effective on PSF but is dangerous to discount
8. MEARAS STYLE – Made an encouraging return from a lengthy absence when 3rd on her
reappearance last month and confirmed her form and well-being with an improved 2nd in a
1600m handicap at Vichy on 15 May. Winning chance
9. REPONSE EXACTE – Showed signs of improvement dropped in the weights/ratings to finish
6th in a 1600m handicap on 27 April at Lyon-Parilly. Eased another 0,5kg
10. KAVAKNEY – Boasts a good record at this venue, including an encouraging 3rd over 1400m
on his reappearance in March. Capable of doing better back at this track after a disappointing
16th in a 1600m Chantilly handicap on 4 April
11. SORRENZA – Consistent performer with sound references in handicaps on both surfaces
recently, including a last-start 5th over 1600m in a handicap at Chantilly on 29 April. Keep safe
12. ANGEL DUST – Soundly beaten (unplaced) in each of her last 4 starts, including both
comeback outings this year – the latest (11th) in a 1600m handicap at Chantilly on 15 April.
Others preferred
13. MY RIVER – Inonsistent handicapper who failed to confirm the form/improvement of her
previous outing (3rd) when only 9th in a 1600m PSF handicap at Chantilly on 29 April. Will
appreciate the return to turf
14. EXCLUSIVE BEAUTY – Out-of-sorts veteran mare. Wasn’t beaten a long way in either
handicap appearance last month, though needs to find improvement to make her presence felt
here after finishing 7th over 1800m at Evreux on 24 April
Summary: MEARAS STYLE (8) made an encouraging return from a lengthy absence last month
and confirmed her form and well-being with a good 2nd at Vichy recently, so is worth siding with
off her current mark. TICKLISH (6), however, is hungry for success and wouldn’t be winning out
of turn either, having finished in the first four in each of her last three starts. Supplemented
GRACE OF CLIFFS (1), following an encouraging display at Fontainebleau, and three-time
course winner KAVAKNEY (10) appeal most of the remainder.
SELECTIONS
MEARAS STYLE (8) – TICKLISH (6) – GRACE OF CLIFFS (1) – KAVAKNEY (10)
R6 – PRIX DE L’IMPERATRICE MARIE-LOUISE – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Class 3 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 21,000
1. CARRY BAY – Finished a close-up 4th over 1600m in a handicap at Saint-Cloud on 1 May.
Will play a leading role here on that form/evidence
2. SANKA CHOP – An easy winner of his last start over 1400m at this venue on 16 April. Earned
a 3kg penalty but should have a role to play
3. RAMREE – Wasn’t beaten a long way on her reappearance over 1400m at Saint-Cloud on 5
April. Could improve pitched into a handicap
4. CELTIC ARYAAN – Remains a maiden but has solid/consistent form references at this level.
Wouldn’t be winning out of turn after a finishing close-up 3rd in a 1600m handicap at Saint-Cloud
on 1 May
5. CITY OF HOPE – Consistent performer with sound references/form credentials, including a
last-start 2nd in a 1400m handicap at Saint-Cloud on 12 May
6. CAREGIVER – Last-start winner on 1 May over 1600m in a Saint-Cloud handicap. Penalized
2,5kg but should remain competitive
7. FALCON – Ought to improve after a much-needed comeback outing – finished 13th in a 1400m
ParisLongchamp handicap on 25 April. Could do better
8. GABIJA – Won a conditions race over 2500m at Langon last month but failed to confirm that
form/improvement when only 6th over 1950m at Châteaubriant on 12 May. Needs to reaffirm
9. MANDRES – Opened her account with a last-start success at Le Croisé Laroche over 1800m
on 20 April. Not taken lightly
10. JIEPIES MELODY – Bounced back to form by finishing 2nd to CAREGIVER (6) at SaintCloud over 1600m on 1 May. Will be a factor
11. LOUGHCREW – Soundly beaten (unplaced) in all 4 starts this year, finishing 12th in his last 3
– the latest in a 1600m handicap at Saint-Cloud on 1 May
12. CAPTAINEFLY – Showed encouraging signs of improvement in consecutive comeback
outings earlier this year but failed on her handicap debut (13th) over 1950m at Châteaubriant on
27 April – watch for now
13. NO TIME – Has regained momentum recently and confirmed as much by finishing 5th in a
2000m handicap at Strasbourg on 8 May. Outside chance
14. MALLORCA SUN – Showed signs of improvement dropped in the weights/ratings earlier this
year but has looked out of sorts in 2 recent appearances – the latest 10th in a 1400m handicap at
ParisLongchamp on 12 May (eased another 0,5kg)
15. WEEKEND WARRIOR – Unreliable colt capable of getting into the picture judged on his best
references. Finished 6th over 1600m in a handicap at Saint-Cloud on 1 May
Summary: Consistent CELTIC ARYAAN (4) continues to improve and seems close to success –
against this opposition, could belatedly open his here. CARRY BAY (1) is, however, closely
matched with the selection so ought to fight for victory. CITY OF HOPE (5), runner-up in 3 of his
last 4 starts, is likely to pose a threat too. Last-start winner SANKA CHOP (2) carries a penalty
but should remain competitive. JIEPIES MELODY (10) and CAREGIVER (6) are candidates for
the minor places.
SELECTIONS
CELTIC ARYAAN (4) – CARRY BAY (1) – CITY OF HOPE (5) – SANKA CHOP (2)
R7 – PRIX DE SAINTE-PERINE – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Class 3 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 21,000
1. SO YOU SAY – Won a 1900m PSF handicap in October but has struggled (finished unplaced)
in all 3 subsequent appearances, the latest (14th) over 1900m at Chantilly on 11 May
2. HURRICANE LIGHT – Disappointed (10th) recently at Vichy over 1600m on 15 May but could
redeem himself with Maxime Guyon in the irons
3. THE FIRST LADY – Most effective on PSF but isn’t incapable of getting into the picture in a
race of this nature. Didn’t go unnoticed when 6th over 1900m on PSF at Chantilly on 11 May
4. LE KAKOU – Won over 1400m at this venue two starts back and confirmed his competitive
under a penalty by finishing 6th in a 1600m handicap at Chantilly on 15 April
5. CASLANA – Finished a close-up 4th behind JOYCE GALESTE (9) over 1800m at
Fontainebleau on 3 May. Not taken lightly
6. BEST SIXTEEN – Off the boil for some time now but has dropped considerably in the
weights/ratings as a result. Absent since finishing 10th in a 1600m handicap at Lyon-Parilly on 6
September
7. KISSING – Unplaced in all 6 career appearances starts and is unlikely to trouble the judge after
finishing 7th in a 1600m PSF handicap at Chantilly on 23 February
8. ZENIGATA – Showed signs of improvement by finishing 4th in a minor race over 1600m at
Waregem on 1 May. More to do
9. JOYCE GALESTE – Arrives in good form and physical condition, confirmed by her last-start
3rd over 1800m at Fontainebleau on 3 May. Has won twice at this track
10. PRINCE DES DUNES – Start-to-finish winner of his last start over 1600m in a PSF handicap
at Chantilly on 29 April. Penalised 2,5kg
11. HYPNOTIZED – Narrowly beaten in a close finish at Le Lion d’Angers over 1400m recently (9
May) and, on that evidence, looks likely to win soon. Keep safe
12. PARISIAN BELLE – Won a course-and-distance handicap in March but has struggled
(unplaced) under a penalty in subsequent appearances, the latest (10th) over 1400m at SaintCloud on 19 April
13. SECRET GLORY – Won a 1900m PSF handicap in October but has struggled since. Reverts
to the turf after finishing 14th in a PSF handicap over 1900m at Chantilly on 26 April
14. MOASA – Unplaced in all 3 starts this year and unlikely to trouble the judge after finishing 7th
in a 1600m handicap at ParisLongchamp on 9 May
Summary: JOYCE GALESTE (9) confirmed the improvement of her previous outing with another
competitive showing last time and could be worth siding with on her return to this venue, having
won on her last visit to this racecourse. HYPNOTIZED (11) was only narrowly beaten at Le Lion
d’Angers last time, her second 2nd in four starts, so is another candidate for success. CASLANA
(5), HURRICANE LIGHT (2) and LE KAKOU (4) are also capable of making their presence felt.
SELECTIONS
JOYCE GALESTE (9) – HYPNOTIZED (11) – CASLANA (5) – HURRICANE LIGHT (2)
