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France Form Sheet – 25th May
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R1 – PRIX SOREC – PRIX ARMAND DIBOS – 2400m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 2 Race – Flat – EUR € 22,000
1. SILAWI – Unplaced last time, 3rd before that at K.Abdulaziz(SAU) over 2100m on February 24th.
Should be too smart for these
2. DEPUTY RULER – Fair 3rd last time, won before that at La Teste on April 10th in a Class 3 handicap.
Ought to be in the shake-up
3. ANTAIOS – Won a Class 3 handicap last time at Bordeaux Le Bouscat over 2400m on May 16th.
Has more to do in a stronger line up
4. THE TOP GATSBY – Decent 3rd last time at Angers in a Class 2 race on May 4th over 2300m. Can
play a lead role
5. FAL DARA – Four unplaced runs this year, the latter on May 5th over 2200m at Madrid (ESP). Hard
to recommend
6. MALKA – 5th last time in a Class 2 race at Parislongchamp over 3000m on April 18th. Hard to ignore
Summary: SILAWI (1) has not won for a while but has some solid form in strong races. His third two
runs ago in Saudi Arabia was in a stronger race than this and if emulating that run he can score. THE
TOP GATSBY (4) could be the one to give the selection the most to do. She is very genuine and finds
it hard to run a poor race. DEPUTY RULER (2) is also one to respect and has some consistent efforts
of late.
SELECTIONS
SILAWI (1) – THE TOP GATSBY (4) – DEPUTY RULER (2) – MALKA (6)
R2 – 168EME DERBY DU MIDI – 1900m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Listed Race – Flat – EUR € 55,000
1. SIBAYAN – 5th last time in a Group 3 race, won before that in a Class 1 race on January 27th. Has
more to come and can be competitive
2. SAINT AQUILIN – Fair 3rd last time over 1800m in a Class 1 race at Marseille Borely on April 24th.
In the mix
3. SIYOUKING – Unplaced on the last two runs in Listed races, won before that at Pau on January 22nd
on the PSF over 1600m in a Class 2 race. Opposable
4. CHARLUS – Unbeaten in three runs so far, the latest win was in a Class 1 race at Bordeaux Le
Bouscat on May 4th over 1900m. Looks progressive and a live threat
5. SOLDIER’S GOLD – 3rd two runs ago at Doha(QAT) in a conditions race over 1600m on February
17th. Consider
Summary: SIBAYAN (1) was not beaten that far in a strong Group 3 race last time at Parislongchamp
in mid-April. Back down in class, he can score. CHARLUS (4) is a threat and seems to be getting better
with race experience. He is unbeaten in three runs so far and won a Class 1 race last time on his first
run on turf earlier this month. SOLDIER’S GOLD (5) has been on his travels, with some decent efforts
in competitive races in Doha( QATAR) of late. He makes up the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
SIBAYAN (1) – CHARLUS (4) – SOLDIER’S GOLD (5) – SAINT AQUILIN (2)
R3 – PRIX JEAN FERRIERE – 1900m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Maiden Race – Flat – EUR € 21,000
1. NONANCOURT – 3rd last time over 2100m at Toulouse in a maiden on April 8th. One to pay attention
too
2. HOT IN FRONT – Unplaced on the last two runs, 2nd before that over 2100m at Toulouse on his
debut on March 11th. Others are more likely
3. FUTURE FATE – Fair 4th last time over 2000m at Fontainebleau on April 30th. Can improve and
make the frame
4. BLACKMOON DU MAZET – Unplaced on the sole start so far over 2900m at Royan on May 8th in a
maiden. Opposable
5. GO FLY – Unplaced last time , 4th before that over 1900m on April 6th on his debut. Looks safely
held
6. BABAKOOL – Nice 4th last time over 2000m on April 18th, which came after a 2nd placed run on
debut in March. Player
7. ROYAD – Newcomer by Le Havre, looks the second string of the Rouget runners, judged on the
jockey bookings but warrants respect and is one to consider
8. EUGENE SMITH – Newcomer by Zoffany, the stable has three runners and this could be the least
fancied. Monitor the betting for clues
9. BOETTI – Newcomer by Saxon Warrior, the dam won over 1200m on her debut. Looks good on
paper and a bold run can be expected from a leading stable
Summary: BABAKOOL (6) has had two runs so far showing plenty of promise on both runs. A good
effort on debut when second and a nice run last time when fourth at Parislongchamp over 2000m in
mid-April. He gets the vote ahead of BOETTI (9) who has a taking profile and will be well forward for
his debut. ROYAD (7) is also trained by Jean Claude Rouget and is one to watch in the betting for any
support. FUTURE FATE (3) makes up the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
BABAKOOL (6) – BOETTI (9) – ROYAD (7) – FUTURE FATE (3)
R4 – 102E GP DE BORDEAUX – 4E ET. DU DEFI DU GALOP – GEORGES CAMPRUBI – 1900m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Listed Race – Flat – EUR € 60,000
1. BOLTHOLE – Won a Listed race at Doha(QAT) last time over 2200m on April 4th. Warrants plenty
of respect
2. MEDIA STORM – Won last time at Madrid(ESP) over 2000m on April 21st and 3rd before that in a
Class 1 race at Chantilly in March. Others seem more likely
3. SWISS BANK – 4th last time at this track over 1900m on April 22nd in a Class 2 handicap. Looks
vulnerable
4. KOVROV – Won on March 23rd over 2000m at La Teste in a Class 1 race when last seen. Hard to
rule out
5. WATCH HIM – Credible 5th last time at Toulouse on April 21st over 2000m. Has work to do to feature
6. PARTENIT – 4th last time over 2000m at Parislongchamp on May 5th in a Class 1 handicap. Hard to
dismiss
7. DILAWAR – 3rd last time in a Listed race at Toulouse over 2000m on April 21st. Can make presence
felt
8. KOVANOF – 2nd last time over 1900m at Doha(QAT) on March 20th. Might find this difficult
9. AGADOR – 2nd last time was over 2000m in a Listed race on April 21st at Toulouse and won the
three races before that. Player
Summary: AGADOR (9) was a good second in a Listed race at Toulouse last time and will be hard to
beat in this. He can score from KOVROV (4) who arrives full of confidence after a win at La Teste in a
Class 1 race on March 23rd when last seen. DILAWAR (7) is also one that can be involved in the
business end after a credible third in the same race last time that AGADOR (9) was second in at
Toulouse. BOLTHOLE (1) should not be overlooked.
SELECTIONS
AGADOR (9) – KOVROV (4) – DILAWAR (7) – BOLTHOLE (1)
R5 – PRIX AU-DELA DES PISTES – PRIX LOUIS DUBOURG – 1900m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Maiden Race – Flat – EUR € 21,000
1. AL AAMRIYA – Unplaced last time, 4th before that over 2000m at Pau on January 25th on the PSF.
Others rate higher
2. CAMARLEEN – 4th last time over 1800m in a maiden on April 27th. Needs vast improvement to be
involved
3. AMADORA – 4th last time over 2100m at Madrid(ESP) on May 2nd . Needs more to win but has
place claims
4. BEAUTIFULL RISK – 3rd last time in a Class 3 race over 2000m at Angouleme on April 14th. Looks
vulnerable
5. SAILAWAYWITHME – Good 2nd last time over 2000m on May 11th at Chantilly in a maiden. Is
improving and looks ready to win
6. SPERA – Fair 3rd over 1850m last time on May 8th and 2nd before that over 2000m in early April. In
the mix
7. GRECIAN JEWEL – Newcomer by Iffraaj, the dam was a winner on debut. Has a taking profile and
is from a leading stable. Can make an impact on debut
Summary: The experience of SAILAWAYWITHME (5) might be the deciding factor in this maiden
event. She was a good second at Chantilly over 2000m and seems to be improving with race
experience. She may have the most to fear from the choice-bred newcomer GRECIAN JEWEL (7) who
is from a good stable that can get one to strike on their debuts. SPERA (6) has shown enough to warrant her being on the premises. AMADORA (3) heads the remainder.
SELECTIONS
SAILAWAYWITHME (5) – GRECIAN JEWEL (7) – SPERA (6) – AMADORA (3)
R6 – PRIX RACE AND CARE (PRIX CLAUDE DUMEAU) – 1900m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Class 3 Handicap – Flat – EUR € 20,000
1. LARIS – Unplaced last time, won before that over 1900m in a Class 3 handicap at this track on April
1st. Hard to ignore at this racecourse
2. NIGHTS ON BROADWAY – Won last time at this track on April 22nd over 1900m in a Class 3
handicap. More required with a weight rise
3. COPPER – 2nd last time over 1800m in a Class 4 race on May 1st. Has outside place claims
4. LORDRECORD – Has been placed over hurdles of late, 3rd on the latest flat run at Pau on December
23rd in a Class 3 handicap over 2000m. Looks vulnerable
5. GIFT OF THE G – Two unplaced runs of late, 3rd before that over 1400m at this track in a Class 3
handicap on March 16th. One to keep safe
6. VA S’Y MIX – 2nd last time at this track over 1900m in a Class 3 handicap on April 22nd. Ought to
be in the shake-up
7. NIKOLAJ – 3rd three runs back over 1900m at this track in a Class 3 race on March 16th.Among the
leading place chances
8. HENRY THE LION – Nice 3rd last time over 1600m in a Class 3 handicap on April 14th. Leading
chance of scoring
9. LUNATICOS – 3rd last time over 2400m at this track on May 16th in a Class 3 handicap. Will not lack
fitness but others are preferred
10. LA MARAZUELA – 3rd two runs ago over 1900m at this track in a Class 3 handicap on April 1st.
Others seem better equipped
11. FASHION BARNES – 4th last time over 2000m at La Teste on June 23rd, 2023 in a maiden race.
Will need this outing
12. SALMARAK – 4th last time over 2200m at La Teste on April 25th in a Class 4 race. Hard to
recommend
13. ZOKOA – Has several unplaced runs of late, the latter at Pau over 2000m in a Class 3 race on
February 2nd. Pass over
Summary: HENRY THE LION (8) can get back in the winner’s enclosure after some consistently placed
efforts of late. He was a good third last time and can edge this from GIFT OF THE G (5) who is a bit in
and out but is capable of making an impact. LARIS (1) can not be overlooked despite having top weight to carry. NIKOLAJ (7) has some nice form at this track and is one that needs to be included in all of the place bets.
SELECTIONS
HENRY THE LION (8) – GIFT OF THE G (5) – LARIS (1) – NIKOLAJ (7)
R7 – PRIX PRINCE CHEVALIER – 1200m (a6f) – TURF – Class 3 Race – Flat – EUR € 30,000
1. SWEET CHOP – Finished 3rd over 1000m at Chantilly in a Class 3 on the 26th of April 2024. Winning
chance
2. GALLIUS – Finished 5th over 1300m at Saint-Cloud in a claimer on the 14th of May 2024. More
needed to feature
3. CIARAN – Finished 3rd over 1000m at Chantilly in a maiden on the 7th of May 2024. Big runner
4. DETONATE – Runner up on debut over 1000m at Chantilly in a maiden on the 7th of May 2024.
Strong winning claims
5. ALEKSINE – Comfortably held in 2nd over 1200m at Chantilly in a maiden on the 2nd of May 2024.
Place chance
6. PRINCE AUBOIS – Ran a solid race in 3rd over 1200m at Saint-Cloud in a Class 3 on the 1st of May
2024. Include in exotics
7. INTER POL – Well held in 7th position over 1000m at Chantilly on the 7th of May 2024. Others make
more appeal
Summary: DETONATE (4) and CIARAN (3) come from the exact same form line and there was very
little to choose between them on debut. Both would have undoubtedly tightened up a lot and should
look to dominate the race. SWEET CHOP (1) ran in a useful race last time out and the form of that
contest could be strong enough to see him go very close. ALEKSINE (5) was a clear second best on
debut and could earn.
SELECTIONS
DETONATE (4) – CIARAN (3) – SWEET CHOP (1) – ALEKSINE (5)
R8 – PRIX PIRETTE – 1200m (a6f) – TURF – Class 3 Race – Flat – EUR € 30,000
1. GRISELDA – Runner up over track/trip in a Class 3 event on the 1st of May 2024. Will have more to
offer. Big runner
2. DOCTEUR SAFI – Finished 5th over 1000m at Dieppe in a Class 3 on the 13th of May 2024. Will
need to improve to pose a threat
3. ADDICTION GAGNANTE – Finished 2nd over 1100m at Le Mans in a Class 3 on the 23rd of April
2024. Will run very well
4. PREA GIANCA – Finished a fair 3rd over 1000m at Dieppe on the 13th of May 2024 in a Class 3
contest. Others preferred
5. WIXON’S MEMORY – Finished 4th over 1000m at Chantilly in a maiden on the 7th of May 2024.
Place claims
6. RARIFIED – Finished a cracking 2nd on debut over 1000m at Chantilly in a Class 3 on the 26th of
April 2024. Winning chance
7. KEY TO VICTORY – Ran a solid race on debut in 4th spot behind a reopposing type in a Class 3 at
Le Mans on the 23rd of April 2024. Place chance
8. LA FERVEUR – Dam was a one time winner over 1200m and this filly hails from a yard that can get
them ready on debut. Follow the market
9. POSAFOLIE – Dam won once on debut over 1000m but this filly is likely to need the experience.
Follow the market
Summary: RARIFIED (6) ran behind what looks to potentially be a smart sort in the making and she
could be hard to oppose if building on her debut effort. GRISELDA (1) just found one too good on debut and she is expected to produce a bold effort. LA FERVEUR (8) is a filly that makes some appeal and could be of interest if the market is in her favor. ADDICTION GAGNANTE (3) ran a solid race on debut and will have tightened up so should be involved.
SELECTIONS
RARIFIED (6) – GRISELDA (1) – LA FERVEUR (8) – ADDICTION GAGNANTE (3)
R9 – PRIX LE HAAR – 1200m (a6f) – TURF – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 25,000
1. EGIATEGIA – Far from disgraced in 5th position over 1300m at Parislongchamp in a divided handicap
on the 9th of May 2024. Should be on the premises
2. PERLI CHOPE – Winner over 1200m at Dax in a handicap on the 1st of May 2024. Capable of
surprising for the placings
3. KALEOCREEK – Finished 2nd over behind a reopposing type over 1300m at Saint-Cloud in a claimer
on the 6th of May 2024. Include in the play
4. BATESCA – Won a nice race over 1300m at Saint-Cloud in a claimer on the 6th of May 2024. Should
be involved at the finish
5. BAHIA BLANCA – Well held in 7th spot over 1200m at Fontainebleau in a claimer on the 25th of
March 2024. Easy to pass by
6. SENZA TE – Winner over 1100m at Dieppe in a Class 3 course qualifier on the 13th of May 2024.
Each way chance
7. VIBRATO – Finished 6th over 1200m at Fontainebleau in a maiden on the 30th of April 2024. One to
pass by
8. TIME SIGNATURE – Moderate effort in 7th position over 1100m at Le Croise-Laroche on the 19th of
May 2024. Hard to fancy
9. TENDER THOUGHTS – Winner over 1600m at Loudeac in a maiden on the 11th of May 2024. More
needed to follow up
10. BLUE RIBBON – Finished 5th over 1200m at Chantilly in a handicap on the 7th of October 2023.
Place chance
11. THIENE – Facile winner over 1300m at Saint-Cloud in a Class 3 course qualifier on the 10th of May
2024. Should go close
12. IGNOL – Runner up over 1300m at Parislongchamp in a divided handicap on the 9th of May 2024.
Winning claims
13. CARAJONES – Winner over 1600m at Nantes in a claimer on the 6th of May 2024. Consistent sort
who should be there or thereabouts
14. GOLUPTIOUS – Finished 6th over 1600m at Parislongchamp in a Class 3 course qualifier on the
12th of May 2024. Others preferred
Summary: THIENE (11) was a fluent winner of her maiden and looks to have taken a huge step in the
right direction as she aims to follow up. Improving sort with a light weight makes her very dangerous.
EGIATEGIA (1) has been running in some competitive handicaps and in a race off this nature, she looks very capable. IGNOL (12) ran a cracker last time out and could certainly go one better with a bit of luck. BLUE RIBBON (10) returns off a layoff and if not in need of the outing, she can earn.
SELECTIONS
THIENE (11) – EGIATEGIA (1) – IGNOL (12) – BLUE RIBBON (10)
R10 – PRIX WIZZ KID – 1200m (a6f) – TURF – Class 2 Race – Flat – EUR € 27,000
1. TASHBEEH – Winner over 1200m in Germany on the 21st of April 2024. Will need to improve to
feature here. Others preferred
2. LE CADEAU – Close up in 2nd position over 1200m at Chantilly in a Listed race on the 2nd of May
2024. Include in the play
3. RAKAN – Finished 9th over 1400m at Parislongchamp in a Class 1 on the 9th of May 2024. One to
pass by
4. TORPEN – Finished 4th over 1400m at Parislongchamp in a Class 2 divided handicap on the 28th of
April 2024. Should contest the finish
5. GALIK – Well held in 15th over 1400m at Parislongchamp in a Class 2 divided handicap on the 28th
of April 2024. Unlikely to feature
6. OUJDA – Finished close up in 3rd spot over 1400m in a Listed at Parislongchamp on the 28th of April
2024. Big runner
7. FORZA CAPITANO – Finished 5th over 1200m at Chantilly in a Listed race on the 2nd of May 2024.
Can improve to place
8. BARGING THRU – Finished 7th over 1400m at Fontainebleau in a Class 3 claimer on the 30th of
April 2024. Easy to look elsewhere
9. VERDANSK – Finished 8th over 1400m at Parislongchamp in a Class 1 on the 9th of May 2024. One
to pass by
10. LE TABOU – Finished 2nd over 1300m at Deauville in a Class 1 event on the 28th of December
2023. Include in all bets
11. DARK TROOPER – Finished 4th over 1200m in Qatar on the 4th of April 2024. Debuts in France
and can make an instant impact. Winning chance
12. KIMI ORENDA – Finished in 8th position over 1400m at Parislongchamp in a Listed race on the
21st of October 2023. Place chance
13. CAMELOT SONG – Well held in 13th spot over 1400m at Deauville in a Class 2 divided handicap
on the 4th of November 2023. Hard to assess
14. STARLIGHT SONG – Winner over 1100m when last seen in Norway on the 5th of November 2023.
More needed on local debut
Summary: OUJDA (6) drops in class for this assignment and she looks to be a serious player. She
should step forward on her first outing for the year. DARK TROOPER (11) brings some solid
international form to the table and could make his presence felt in a big way. LE TABOU (10) has his
first start for the year and he is likely to be a huge threat. TORPEN (4) arrives in steady form and despite dropping in trip, he should be in the mix.
SELECTIONS
OUJDA (6) – DARK TROOPER (11) – LE TABOU (10) – TORPEN (4)
R11 – PRIX DE SAINT-GERMAIN-DE-LA-GRANGE – 1300m (a6f1/2) – TURF – Class 3 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 22,000
1. PINK VALENTINE – Won an 1100m handicap at Le Croisé-Laroche in April but has been less
competitive in both subsequent starts under a penalty. Only 8th in a 1400m handicap at
ParisLongchamp on 12 May
2. ELEGATO – Should not be hastily condemned after back-to-back unplaced efforts off a higher mark,
the latest (16th) over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on 1 May. Could do better with Théo Bachelot aboard
3. GIORGIANA – Ultra-consistent performer with sound references/form credentials, including a laststart 4th in a conditions race over 1000m at Dieppe on 13 May. Should have a role to play
4. ROYALTIES – Has finished in the first four in each of his last five appearances. Consistent
handicapper with solid references, the latest (4th) over 1400m at Compiegne on 16 April
5. PLANTHALYA – Never had free rein when only 7th over 1400m in a handicap at ParisLongchamp
on 16 May. Finished with lots of running in her – can make amends
6. ADDICTION DREAM – Soundly beaten in all 5 appearances this year, the latest (13th) over 1400m
at ParisLongchamp on 16 May. Can be ruled out
7. ELZADA – Has failed to build on the promise of her debut 4th at Chantilly last year – has finished
unplaced in all 4 of her subsequent outings, the latest (13th) over 1800m on PSF at Chantilly on 7 May
8. JASMIN DORE – Last-start winner of a 1200m handicap at Fontainebleau on 3 May. Carries a 3kg
penalty for that victory
9. FECAMP – Inconsistent but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Can improve after a
much-needed comeback outing (12th) over 1400m at ParisLongchamp on 25 April
10. DANDY COOL – Hard-knocking handicapper with a 75% first-three success rate in four starts with
Marie Vélon aboard. Didn’t go unnoticed when 4th over 1400m at Le Lion-d’Angers on 9 May
11. ISEULT – Won on this course on very heavy ground in November last year. Capable of better than
a disappointing (10th) last start over 1200m at Fontainebleau on 3 May
12. HORTENSIA BASC – An 11-start maiden with just a solitary place to her name. Can be ruled out
on the evidence of her last start (13th) in a 1400m handicap at ParisLongchamp on 12 May
13. ROYALWOOD – Last-start winner of a 1000m conditions race at Dieppe on 13 May. Not without a
chance off unchanged mark
14. COLD PLAY – Seldom finishes far off the mark but has to improve to make his presence felt after a
disappointing (13th) last start over 1200m at Fontainebleau on 3 May. Capable of better
Summary: PLANTHALYA (5) would probably have played an active role in the finish were it not for a
troubled passage in the closing stages at Parislongchamp last time. She ran well enough (7th) on that
occasion to deserve another chance in a race of this nature. She will, however, have to thwart the likely challenges GIORGIANA (3) and ROYALTIES (4) whose form and competitiveness in handicaps at this level is undeniable. DANDY COOL (10) and JASMIN DORE (8) can grab a share of the minors.
SELECTIONS
PLANTHALYA (5) – GIORGIANA (3) – ROYALTIES (4) – DANDY COOL (10)
R12 – PRIX DE VILLIERS-SAINT-FREDERIC – 1300m (a6f1/2) – TURF – Class 3 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 20,000
1. LES TROIS VALLEES – Soundly beaten in all 6 appearances this year, the latest (8th) over 1200m
in handicap at ParisLongchamp on 7 May. Can be ruled out
2. JORDAN BAKER – Fought gamely to finish 2nd in a 1400m handicap at ParisLongchamp on 12
May. Strong candidate for success
3. THE TIME – Won a 1300m PSF handicap at Deauville in February but has struggled in both
subsequent outings under his penalty. Well-beaten 16th over 1400m at ParisLongchamp on 28 April
4. UN PLUS UNE – Dead-heated for 2nd with JORDAN BAKER (2) in the benchmark race over 1400m
at ParisLongchamp recently (12 May). Will be a factor
5. SPACE QUAKE – Hard-knocking handicapper with sound references at this level, which includes a
respectable 5th over 1000m in a conditions race at Diepper on 13 May. Attractive outsider
6. TWIN BOY – Winner over 1400m in handicap at Le Lion-d’Angers on 9 May. Should hold his own
despite a 2,5kg penalty
7. TWO TWO TWO – Last-start winner of a 1200m handicap at Fontainebleau on 3 May. Ought to
remain competitive under a 3,5kg penalty
8. MADDOX – Seldom finishes far off the mark but has to improve to make his presence felt after
finishing 6th over 1200m in a handicap at Fontainebleau on 3 May. Outsider
9. SAKHARAH – Last-start winner of a 1400m handicap at Saint-Cloud on 19 April. Ought to remain
competitive under a 2,5kg penalty
10. BEYOND MY DREAMS – Looked back on the right track when finishing 3rd over 1400m in handicap
at Dax on 1 May. Place chance
11. GIN GEMBRE – Hard-knocking handicapper with sound references at this level and seldom far off
the mark, confirmed by his last start (6th) over 1400m at ParisLongchamp on 12 May. Dark horse
12. SWEET AS – Won a Le Croisé-Laroche handicap before proving his competitiveness off this 2kg
higher mark with a 5th in a 1200m Fontainebleau handicap on 3 May. Not taken lightly
13. SHOWMAN – Improved to finish 4th in a 1600m claimer at Carcassonne on 1 May. Has more to do
in this race/company
14. URI – Finished a close-up 4th behind JORDAN BAKER (2) and UN PLUS UNE (4) in the reference
race over 1400m at ParisLongchamp on 12 May. Keep safe
Summary: JORDAN BAKER (2) and UN PLUS UNE (4) couldn’t be separated in a recent meeting at
Parislongchamp, where they shared 2nd in a 1400m handicap. Both have leading claims on that form
and could again find themselves fighting for victory. URI (14), just a length adrift of that pair in the same race, renews rivalry on identical weight terms so should be hot on their heels. SAKHARAH (9) and TWO TWO TWO (7) carry penalties for last-start successes but ought to remain competitive for the leading places. Good race!
SELECTIONS
JORDAN BAKER (2) – UN PLUS UNE (4) – URI (14) – SAKHARAH (9)
R13 – PRIX DU MESNIL-VILLEMENT – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Class 4 Claiming Handicap – Flat – EUR € 16,000
1. PACO – Eased in grade after finishing a disappointing 10th in a 1600m handicap at Saint-Cloud on
14 May. Has only a place chance
2. ATANASIO – Represents a shrewd trainer, Joël Boisnard, and is likely to appreciate this shorter
distance. Should fare better than in his last start (7th) over 2100m at Senonnes on 14 April
3. SAMAPY – Versatile and relatively consistent performer but hasn’t looked the same as he did as a
three-year-old in all 4 comeback appearances this year, unplaced in each – the latest (13th) over 1600m
at Saint-Cloud on 1 May
4. PUERTO MADERO – Returned to form with an improved/encouraging 5th over 1600m at Saint-Cloud
on 6 May. Will be formidable at this level
5. FEEL EMOTION – Inconsistent but will be better suited by this return to turf and the step up to this
trip, having finished 9th in a 1500m PSF handicap at Mareille-Vivaux on 12 April. Keep safe
6. FILLE DU ROI – Unplaced and soundly beaten in all4 starts this year, seemingly gone off the boil –
made no impression (10th) in 1600m conditions race at Saint-Cloud on 6 May
7. ALAMSAR – Has achieved his best form/references on the PSF. Best watched for now after finishing
a well-beaten 13th in a claimer over 1600m at Fontainebleau on 3 May
8. VILLEMACHO – Consistent for the most part but has achieved his best references on PSF. Showed
his limitations on turf when only 14th over 1400m at ParisLongchamp on 16 May
Summary: PUERTO MADERO (4) boasts, arguably, the strongest form on offer as well as sound
references at this venue – in 6 starts here, he’s never finished worse than 5th; was 3rd in a Quinte+
handicap over the same track and trip as a three-year-old. He caught the eye when a close-up 5th in a
conditions race over course and distance earlier this month and, on the strength of that form, is likely
to prove too strong for this field in his first appearance at this level. FEEL EMOTION (5) possesses a
potent turn of foot and will make his presence felt late on. ATANASIO (2) and PACO (1) complete the
shortlist.
SELECTIONS
PUERTO MADERO (4) – FEEL EMOTION (5) – ATANASIO (2) – PACO (1)
