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France Form Sheet – 13th June
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R1 – PRIX DE L’ESSOR – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Maiden Race – Flat – EUR € 23,000
1. MON SCHATZI – 2nd on the sole run so far at Baden -Baden (DEU) over 1000m on June 1st.
Can not be ignored
2. PARISCAYENNE – Nice 4th on the last run over 1200m in a Class 3 race on May 27th. Live
chance
3. DALENDA – Ran well when 3rd last time over 1000m on May 30th in a maiden. Hard to discount
4. SUPIDO – Newcomer by Blue Point, the dam won twice. Has a taking profile and will be welltuned for this debut run. Monitor the betting for clues
5. MAYA CHOP – Newcomer by Gutaifan, stable runners tend to need a run or two for experience.
Monitor the betting for any support
6. TOMIKA – Newcomer by Wooded, should improve a good deal for this debut run. The betting
can be informative
7. COME AWAY – Unraced filly by Threat, will likely need this debut run for experience. Monitor
the betting exchanges
8. PHANTASIALAND – Newcomer by Zelzal, stable runners are usually in need of a run on debut.
Any market support should be noted
Summary: PARISCAYENNE (2) improved on his debut run when he was fourth at Marseille Borely
in a Class 3 race on May 27th. He can score from DALENDA (3) who has plenty of experience and
has won a claimer in the past. SUPIDO (4) has a taking profile and will be expected to play a lead
role on his debut. MON SCHATZI (1) shaped well when second on his debut and is also one to
keep safe.
SELECTIONS
PARISCAYENNE (2) – DALENDA (3) – SUPIDO (4) – MON SCHATZI (1)
R2 – PRIX DU PRESIDENT RAYMOND STEIDEL – 2000m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Class 3 Race – Flat – EUR € 16,000
1. GLORY WOOD – 5th last time over 1600m in a handicap, won before that over 1700m at Divonne
on April 21st in a maiden. Player
2. POTE – 5th last time over 2500m in a Class 3 race on May 19th. Might find this difficult
3. ALVAR – Two unplaced runs of late, 2nd on debut at Chantilly over 1900m in a claimer on May
7th. Others preferred
4. LUTIER DE FORME – Unplaced on the sole run to date over 2400m at Vichy on May 26th. Looks
vulnerable
5. RIGHT ON FIRE – 3rd last time over 2400m at Divonne on May 24th in a maiden race. Has work
to do
6. GAUD – 5th on the sole run so far at Nancy over 2000m on May 22nd. Can improve and make
the frame
7. HIMYAN – Two unplaced runs of late, won before that over 1700m on April 14th in a maiden
race. Hard to recommend
8. NORTH RAIN – Won on the only run at Divonne over 2400m on May 24th. Will improve and play
a lead role
9. DAZZLING JEWEL – Won last time over 1800m on his French debut on May 1st after two runs
in the UK when 4th on both runs. Can improve and win again
10. LOVELYMATCH – Won on the sole run to date at Vichy over 2400m on May 26th in a maiden.
Hard to rule out
11. TANAMI STARLET – Unplaced last time, 4th before that on the PSF on November 22nd over
1800m. Might be better when handicapped
12. CARA FAL – Newcomer by Caravaggio, stable runners usually benefit from a run or two. Watch
the betting
13. CARELESS – Three unplaced runs so far, the latter over 1600m on May 26th. Can be
overlooked
Summary: DAZZLING JEWEL (9) got off the mark on her first run for her new trainer at LangonLibourne on May 1st over 1800m. She showed ability when fourth on her two starts in the UK for Charlie Appleby and this Dubawi filly can keep improving. LOVELYMATCH (10) won on her debut
at Vichy and will give the selection something to think about. NORTH RAIN (8) won on the only run
so far at Divonne and is one to keep safe. GLORY WOOD (1) makes up the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
DAZZLING JEWEL (9) – LOVELYMATCH (10) – NORTH RAIN (8) – GLORY WOOD (1)
R3 – PRIX IRENE WEISS – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 14,000
1. LAURA TREZY – 4ththree runs ago over 1600m at Chantilly in a Class 3 handicap on March
5th. Looks vulnerable
2. OISSEL – Won last time over 1600m in a Class 3 handicap at Chantilly on May 17th. Ought to
be in the shake-up
3. LADY ROCHE – Won last time at Munich-Riem (DEU) on May 18th over 1600m. Course form of
late has been average
4. KAMINO – Fair 3rd at this track over 1400m in a Class 4 race last time on May 29th. One to keep
safe
5. MAGIC MOMENT – Has five unplaced runs to date, the latter over 1400m at this track in a Class
3 race on May 8th. Pass over
6. PEGO – Won last time at Wissembourg over 1350m in a Class 4 handicap on May 20th. In the
mix
7. LEX LUTHOR – Fair 3rd last time over 1800m in a Class 4 race on May 19th and a winner in
mid-April at Wissembourg in a Class 4 handicap. Player
8. SPACE QUAKE – 5th last time over 1300m at Saint-Cloud on May 25th in a Class 3 handicap.
Player
9. NO TIME – Has several unplaced runs of late, the latter over 1600m at Compiegne in a Class 3
race on May 24th. Unlikely
10. HUR CAT – Won last time at this track over 1400m in a Class 4 race on May 29th. In form and
can feature
11. WARRIOR – Won two runs ago at Nancy on October 21st in a Class 3 handicap over 1400m.
Not seen since mid-November and may need this outing
12. HAYAMI – Three unplaced runs this year, the latter over 1600m in a Class 4 race on June 1st.
Hard to fancy
13. DAYYAN – Has several unplaced runs of late, the latter over 1400m in a Class 4 handicap on
October 13th, 2023. Best watched for now
14. EL PROFESSOR CHOP – Three unplaced runs since a win over 1400m at Compiegne on
March 19th in a Class 4 handicap. Consider
Summary: SPACE QUAKE (8) has been running well since a win at Deauville in early April over
1400m in a Class 4 handicap and looks like the best option in this handicap. HUR CAT (10) can be
a danger having won last time at this track on May 29th over 1400m. PEGO (6) also won on his
most recent outing at Wissembourg in late May and warrants respect. LEX LUTHOR (7) makes up
the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
SPACE QUAKE (8) – HUR CAT (10) – PEGO (6) – LEX LUTHOR (7)
R4 – PRIX ROBERT MATZINGER – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 18,000
1. SAGA TIMGAD – Three unplaced runs since a win over 1600m at Chantilly in a Class 3 handicap
on March 3rd. Needs to get back to form
2. MR DREAMER – Fair 3rd over 1600m at Prague(CZE) last time on May 19th and 4th at Le Mans
before that in a Class 3 race in April. Can feature
3. SUNLIKE – 4th two runs ago at Deauville in a Class 3 handicap over 1400m on April 10th. Can
put a below-par effort last time behind her and can feature
4. BARGING THRU – Four unplaced runs recently, 3rd before that over 950m at Mons-Ghlin (BEL)
on February 9th. Pass over
5. HOLLY HAPPY – 4th last time at Lyon Parilly over 1350m in a Class 3 handicap on May 18th.
Has work to do
6. MAJOR OAK – Won at Le Croise-Laroche last time over 1100m in a Class 4 race on May 19th.
Should be fine over this extra 300m
7. EVERSTORM – Won last time over 2100m at this track in a Class 4 handicap on October 1st.
Needs further and has an absence to deal with
8. MAAVAH – 5th last time at this track over 1400m in a Class 3 handicap on May 8th. Others more
likely
9. BRAVEHEART – 5th last time over 1600m at Chantilly in a Class 4 handicap on May 2nd.
Opposable
10. NOSHOWONFRIDAY – Has six unplaced runs this year, the latter over 1800m in a Class 4
race on May 20th. Hard to fancy
11. KARINAS DREAM – Nice win last time over 1400m in a Class 4 race on May 16th. Can follow
up on that success
12. LA LOIRE – Four unplaced runs this year, the latter over 1800m in a Class 4 race on May 19th.
Out of form and best avoided
13. LOKI – Won last time at Marseille Borely over 1700m in a Class 4 handicap on May 31st. In the
mix
14. YOU’VE GOT SAIL – Won last time over 1400m at this track in a Class 3 handicap on May 8th.
Among the leading chances
15. ELEGATO – 5th last time at Saint-Cloud in a Class 3 handicap on May 25th over 1300m. Can
be competitive
Summary: KARINAS DREAM (11) was a game-winner last time in a close finish at Parislongchamp
over 1400m in mid-May and holds strong claims of following up in this race. SUNLIKE (3) will try
her best to make things difficult for the selection and can put a below-par effort behind her last time
at Saint-Cloud. MAJOR OAK (6) is one to include in all of the place bet permutations. LOKI (13)
can also make the top four with luck in running.
SELECTIONS
KARINAS DREAM (11) – SUNLIKE (3) – LOKI (13) – MAJOR OAK (6)
R5 – PRIX DU PAYS DE HANAU – 2000m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 15,000
1. BREMONTIER – Three unplaced runs of late, 4th before that over 1900m at Chantilly in a Class
3 handicap on February 24th. Placed here before. Player
2. ROSEL – Has many unplaced runs of late, the latter over 2150m on May 20th in a Class 4 race.
Hardly inspiring
3. LIPS LEO – 5th last time over 2150m in a Class 4 race on May 20th. Among the leading place
chances
4. ENTROPIA – 2nd last time was over 1800m on May 19th and 4th at Compiegne three runs ago
over 2000m in a Class 3 handicap on April 16th. Unlikely
5. MILAD’ID – Three unplaced runs of late, 3rd before that over 1800m on the PSF on October 26th
in a handicap. Opposable
6. CHIPPING AWAY – Unplaced on the last two runs, 4th before that over 1900m in a Class 4 race
at Cluny on April 13th. Makes limited appeal
7. RONCHEROLLES – 4th last time over 1950m in a Class 4 handicap at Le Mans on May 15th.
Ought to be involved
8. TRUST ON ME – Unplaced on two runs this year, 2nd at this track on October 1st over 2100m
in a Class 4 handicap. Has work to do
9. BRAMETANA – Credible 5th last time over 2000m at Munich-Riem(DEU) on May 18th. Place
chance
10. FILZMOOSERIN – Three unplaced runs of late, 3rd before that over at Nancy on September
10th in a Class 4 handicap. Hard to recommend
11. NAJEM SHALGHODA – 4th two runs ago over 1600m on November 25th, will be fitter for a
recent run in April but others rate higher
12. ACATANA – Has five unplaced runs so far, the latter at Vittel over 2400m in a Class 3 race on
August 19th. Will need this run and looks of limited ability
13. CORAL SLIPPER – Nice 3rd at Nancy over 2000m in a Class 4 handicap on May 22nd when
last seen. In the mix
14. ARAMIS D’AZUR – Good 3rd on seasonal return over 1900m at Miesau (DEU) when last seen
on May 31st. Will be fitter for that run and can make the frame
15. EVER READY – Unplaced on all four runs this year, the latter over 2100m in a Class 4 handicap
on May 26th. Outside place chance
Summary: BREMONTIER (1) has eased in the handicap after a few unplaced runs of late but he
is capable and ran well at this track when third on his last visit. He is the tentative selection ahead
of CORAL SLIPPER (13) who is at the right end of the weights and ran well when third at Nancy
late last month. ARAMIS D’AZUR (14) ran well when third 13 days ago and will be sharper for that
first run of the year. RONCHEROLLES (7) looks best of the rest.
SELECTIONS
BREMONTIER (1) – CORAL SLIPPER (13) – ARAMIS D’AZUR (14) – RONCHEROLLES (7)
R6 – PRIX INGENIERIE DU BASSIN RHENAN (PRIX DE L’ACKERLAND) – 2000m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 17,000
1. KARMINA BELLA – 6th last time over 2000m at Compiegne in a Class 3 handicap on May 31st.
Can make the frame
2. INDIAN SUNSET – Three unplaced runs of late, 3rd before that over 1800m in a claimer at
Compiegne on March 10th. Makes limited appeal
3. ANTINEA – Won two runs ago over 1900m in a Class 4 handicap at Deauville on April 9th. Player
4. KAKHOVKA – Four unplaced runs this year, the latter over 1600m at Chantilly in a Class 4
handicap on May 2nd. Others make more sense
5. FRANKIE’S BOY – 5th last time at this track over 2000m in a Class 4 race on May 8th. Merits
consideration
6. LUNA THE GREAT – Three unplaced runs of late, the latter over 2500m at Nancy in a Class 4
handicap on May 5th. Pass over
7. ANTRIM – Decent 3rd last time over 2000m at Nancy on May 22nd in a Class 4 handicap. Can
play a lead role
8. JOLI COUP – 5th last time over 2000m at Nancy in a Class 4 handicap on May 22nd. Hard to
like
9. BABY GLORY – Unplaced last time, won before that over this track on May 8th in a Class 4
race. Among the leading place chances
10. UNA NOVA – 5th last time over 1800m in a Class 4 race on May 19th. Has yet to win in 13 runs
and may have to wait a while
11. PAYAM – Two unplaced runs of late, the latter over 1900m in a Class 3 race on March 30th.
Looks unreliable
12. BLACK WALL – 2nd three runs ago over 1900m in a Class 3 handicap at Chantilly on March
28th. Can make the frame
13. STARKEY – 4th two runs ago over 1800m in a Class 4 handicap on March 22nd. Others
preferred
14. RED NUREYEV – Three unplaced runs recently, 4th before that over 1800m on debut on July
4th, 2023. Looks safely held
15. AS DE JUILLEY – 4th last time, won before that was at Strasbourg over 2000m in a Class 4
handicap on April 22nd. Can be on the premises
Summary: ANTRIM (7) put in a pleasing effort last time when third at Nancy in late May and is
given the marginal vote in this handicap ahead of ANTINEA (3) who scored two runs ago at
Deauville in April and is sure to play a prominent role. KARMINA BELLA (1) is better than the form
figures show and is one to look at each way. AS DE JUILLEY (15) is a course winner two runs ago
over 2000m and can not be overlooked.
SELECTIONS
ANTRIM (7) – ANTINEA (3) – KARMINA BELLA (1) – AS DE JUILLEY (15)
R7 – PRIX DES FORTIFICATIONS – 2000m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Class 4 Claiming Handicap – Flat – EUR € 16,000
1. LET THERE BE ROCK – Holding form, won penultimate, finished 4th over 2000m at Nancy on
the 22nd of last month in a Handicap. Big runner
2. AGOUREIL – Ignore last run, finished 3rd over 2000m before that at Lyon Parilly and can place
again. Chance
3. SIYOUCHKA – Won well in penultimate and followed up with an encouraging 4th over 2150m at
Lyon La Soie. Include in all bets. Strong each way chance
4. PICNIC ROYAL – Won three back, finished 4th over 2600m at Marseille Borely on the 31st of
last month in a competitive Handicap. Strong first suggestion
5. FREE BREATH – Will need to do more than latest 9th over 1800m at Chantilly and far prefer
others here. Happy to ignore
6. BASELITZ – Races fresh off a victory on the 28th of April over 2650m and would be no shock if
following up. Chance
7. REVENTADOR – Ignore last run when letting the team down finishing 9th at Compiegne over
2000m in a claiming race. Expect better and has a value place chance
8. HERMEVILLE – Lightly raced, showing little, need to do plenty more than recent 6th at
Compiegne over 2000m. Pass by
9. PRINCESS ZIZOU – Current form has been on the decline over various distances and is
therefore hard to assess and hard to fancy. Pass by
10. MELBORA – Will need progression on latest 10th at Parislongchamp over 1850m in a Handicap
to feature here. Prefer others
11. IN PARADISE – Would be a shock winner based on last two efforts and others are far preferred.
Ignore form all equations
12. RAMREE – Finished only 15th over 1600m at Compiegne on the 24th of last month and is hard
to make a case for. No
Summary: PICNIC ROYAL (4) has had plenty racing, knows about what it takes to win and is in
mustard form currently. He is the warm first choice. LET THERE BE ROCK (1) ran an absolute
cracker in a Handicap at Nancy just the others day and based on that alone, should go close.
SIYOUCHKA (3) is holding form and has a very strong place chance. REVENTADOR (7) can be
forgiven for the last effort and included, based on consistent earlier form.
SELECTIONS
PICNIC ROYAL (4) – LET THERE BE ROCK (1) – SIYOUCHKA (3) – REVENTADOR (7)
R8 – PRIX DE PASSY – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Class 3 Race – Flat – EUR € 20,000
1. MARA WOOD – Won three starts back over 2100m at Pornichet and reeled off two 5th’s
thereafter. Prefer others
2. QUEEN SINGER – Won a tad cozily over 1600m at this track on the 26th of last month in a
competitive Handicap and can follow up. Respect
3. TANTOMILE – Solid form, ran 2nd over 1600m at this track on the 23rd of May and can go one
more. Bright win chance
4. ANGEL IN THE SKY – Will have a small place chance based on penultimate 3rd over 1800m at
Chantilly on the 14th of November last year. Small place chance
5. MONTE SANCHA – Three average runs thus far and will need two build on last run when 7th
over 1600m at Chantilly. Prefer others for the win
6. RUE BLEUE – Improving quickly and is a huge runner. Finished 2nd over 1600m at Loudeac on
the 11th of May and can go close. Outsider with strong place claims
7. GRAND WHISPER – Ignore last run but do prefer others for the shortlist. Include in larger quartet
permutations
8. WAY TO MARBELLA – Placed five from seven and should win soon. Good last run when 3rd
over 1600m at this track. Big danger
9. RADHARANI – Placed 5th over 1400m at Limoges on the 5th of May and could improve to get
closer. Outside place chance
10. SOUPLESSE – Lightly raced, might still have more to offer and can build on recent 6th over
1400m at Fontainebleau on the 3rd of May. Good chance
11. RED IN SIGHT – Only had three starts and is not showing tons. Finished 6th over 1600m at
Saint-Cloud on the 20th of last month. Hard to fancy
12. FALBALA – Has shown glimpses of ability and can build open recent 5th over 1600m at this
track. Include in the quartet
Summary: TANTOMILE (3) is boasting some useful form and showing that she has some ability.
Her last run at this track when second was exciting and she is the pick to win. SOUPLESSE (10)
is lightly tried and more than likely has some more to offer. She does need to build on her last effort
when only sixth though. Strong place chance and should win soon. WAY TO MARBELLA (8) has
placed five times from seven starts and is a must for all best. Strong place claims again. Last start
winner QUEEN SINGER (2) is a must for the quartet.
SELECTIONS
TANTOMILE (3) – SOUPLESSE (10) – WAY TO MARBELLA (8) – QUEEN SINGER (2)
R9 – PRIX DU PONT DE SULLY – 1800m (a1m1/8) – TURF – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 40,000
1. STANGHELI – Finished 5th over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on the 20th of May and can be expected
to be very competitive. Good chance
2. ALFRED – Can build on latest 5th over 1600m, won penultimate and is one for the shortlist.
Quartet inclusion
3. PRINCE A RIO – Finished 6th over 1900m in a Handicap at Chantilly and has a serious chance.
First four possibility
4. INDIE BRIGHT – Ran a huge race last time when 2nd over 1900m in Handicap class at Chantilly
on the 7th of May. Good chance
5. LOVERS DAY – Was a winner three races back but has been moderate thereafter and in turn
is difficult to fancy. Unlikely. No
6. LORD OF WAR – Posted a fair 4th over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on the 1st of May and is one for
the shortlist. Chance
7. ROLLERCOASTER – Finished 4th at this course on the 26th of last month over 2000m. More
needed for the win and far prefer others
8. ZUNA – Lightly raced, good form, has ability and can build on recent 5th over 2100m in a Listed
race at Toulouse. Big win chance
9. PRINCE OF CLOUDS – Ignore recent run when 10th, judge on penultimate when winning at this
track over 1600m. Respect and include
10. SADAK – Ignore last start in a Handicap at Saint-Cloud, won before that over 2000m on the
12th of April. Strong each way
11. TASHANKA – Caught the eye when 3rd over 1900m in a Handicap at Chantilly last time and
should be right there again. Strong place chance
Summary: SADAK (10) was a maiden winner in his penultimate and followed up with an eye
catching Handicap run over 1600m at Saint-Cloud. He has a bright win chance. ZUNA (8) is lightly
raced and performed very encouragingly in two features thus far. She is a huge runner and a must
for all bets. STANGHELI (1) is never far adrift the winners and has a bright place chance. INDIE
BRIGHT (4) can make her presence felt to finish in the first four.
SELECTIONS
SADAK (10) – ZUNA (8) – STANGHELI (1) – INDIE BRIGHT (4)
R10 – PRIX DE SOLFERINO – 1800m (a1m1/8) – TURF – Class 3 Race – Flat – EUR € 23,000
1. BURGUNDY REGAL – Was a winner of a weak claiming race over 1600m at Saint-Cloud last
time and despite a likely outsider, can follow up. Do not ignore
2. AL DAAYEN – Caught the eye when a good 2nd at this track on the 9th of May over 2000m and
is confidently selected to go one better. Win
3. TEARDROP EXPLODES – In hot form currently, finished 3rd at Lion D’Angers over 2000m last
time and is the firm exacta choice. Big runner
4. GATTOPARDO – Lightly raced, could still have more to offer but others preferred for the win.
Outside, small place chance
5. CLOUD – Good last run when 2nd over 1700m at Pornichet in a Handicap on the 7th of January.
Probably will need the run
6. GLANCE OF STARS – Only showed some ability in second run, finished 5th over 1600m last
time and more is required for the win. Outsider that might earn
7. NOBLEMAN – Lightly raced, progressive and finished 3rd over 2000m at Strasbourg in April.
Huge runner with strong each way claims
8. LALA LIGHT – Needs to build on latest 6th over 2100m at this track in May and can. Can improve
to find a place. Place claims
9. LOVE RUSH – Improving and quickly. Great 2nd over 1400m at Le Mans on the 15th of last
month. Must be taken seriously. Bright chance
10. EMPRESS STAR – Won at Evreux over 1800m on the 22nd of May and can follow up at long
odds
11. SAHARA GOLD – Will need to progress on recent 5th at Angers but can. Include in quartet
permutations
12. PATRICIA – Hard to fancy on current form. Placed 9th over 1600m at Chantilly last time and
would be a surprise winner
Summary: AL DAAYEN (2) boasts tremendous form from as little as only five starts. He clearly is
a quality colt in the making and must be followed. TEARDROP EXPLODES (3) does not know how
to run a bad race and will always be in the shake up. His last run when 3rd at Lion D’Angers was
encouraging. LALA LIGHT (8) will need to progress on recent efforts and can. Value place
suggestion. NOBLEMAN (7) is lightly raced, showing promise and should not be a maiden for too
much longer.
SELECTIONS
AL DAAYEN (2) – TEARDROP EXPLODES (3) – LALA LIGHT (8) – NOBLEMAN (7)
R11 – PRIX DE LA PORTE DES LIONS – 2400m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 3 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 27,000
1. CHELSEA DU NINIAN – Returned to form with an improved 3rd in a Quinté+ handicap at Angers
on 21 May. Should have a role to play
2. PENTAOUR – Last-start winner of a 2200m conditions race at Dieppe on 29 May. Ought to
remain competitive under a 1kg penalty
3. RODAINAH – Improved with the benefit of a comeback run under her belt to finish a reassuring
4th in a 2500m PSF conditions race at Deauville on 10 April. High on the shortlist in her peak outing
4. SIGRUNE – Hard-knocking handicapper with sound references. Reverts to the handicaps after
finishing 4th in a 2500m conditions race at Nancy on 22 May
5. MORANDI FIRST – Won a 2400m handicap at Toulouse in May 2023 and made a winning
reappearance off this mark after a year’s absence in a 2500m conditions race at Agen on 9 May
under a 2,5kg penalty. Not taken lightly
6. VEGA OF SAINTS – Won a 2150m handicap at this venue in late April and confirmed that
form/improvement with a good 4th (under a penalty) in a 2300m Quinté+ handicap at Angers on 21
May
7. AHA – Hard-knocking handicapper competitive in handicaps off her current mark. Finished a
well-beaten 11th in a Quinte+ handicap over track and trip on 16 May but is likely to fare better at
this level
8. SCREEN SHOT – Efficient/Proven performer on this track with sound references in handicaps
on both surfaces. Should not be hastily condemned after a disappointing 8th over 2000m at
Lyon_aprilly on 9 May – dark horse
9. SAAM – Unplaced in all 3 starts this year, the latest (14th) in a 2300m Quinte+ handicap at
ANgers on 21 May
10. SITUMELEDEMANDAIS – Soundly beaten in each of his last 3 appearances – the latest (16th)
when resuming after a 3-month absence in a 2400m handicap at Saint-Cloud on 16 March
11. PANJAMAN – Has regained momentum with each comeback run in handicaps this year and
confirmed as much by finishing 3rd over 2500m in a handicap at Saint-Cloud on 6 May. Keep safe
12. CHAMP DE MARS – Didn’t go unnoticed when finishing 5th on his seasonal reappearance over
2000m at Fontainebleau on 13 April
13. VASIGREEN – Finished an eye-catching 2nd in a course-and-distance handicap on 16 May.
Needsonly confirm that form/improvement to fight for victory
14. BLACK HAWK – Versatile hard-knocker in good form and physical condition, which he
confirmed with a respectable 5th in a 2400m conditions race at Saint-Cloud on 20 May. Not taken
lightly
15. BARC – Hard-knocking handicapper with sound references at this level. Back in a handicap
after finishing 6th in a 2400m conditions race at Saint-Cloud on 20 May
Summary: VASIGREEN (13) bounced back to form with an encouraging 2nd over this track and
trip behind consistent hard-knocker Morisot and need only confirm that form/improvement to
reconnect with success. However, she will have to thwart the expected challenges of last-start
winner PENTAOUR (2) and RODAINAH (3), who got back on track and with a reassuring last start.
VEGA OF SAINTS (6) and CHELSEA DU NINIAN (1), who were 4th and 3rd respectively in a
recent Quinte+ race at Angers, complete the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
VASIGREEN (13) – PENTAOUR (2) – RODAINAH (3) – VEGA OF SAINTS (6)
R12 – PRIX DE LA COUR CARREE – 2400m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 2 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 53,000
1. DEVIL IN THE SKY – Finished 4th in the Group III Prix du Lys last year but has been somewhat
disappointing since – unplaced in all 5 subsequent starts, the latest (11th) over 2400m in a lucrative
2400m handicap at Chantilly (2 June)
2. LILI BLUE – Unplaced in all 3 starts/provincial handicaps this year, the latest (8th) in a 2400m
handicap at Bordeaux on 16 May. For another day
3. ROBINIE – Made a winning seasonal reappearance at Chantilly in April but failed to confirm that
form/improvement when only 12th in a 2400m at this venue on 16 May. Capable of better
4. EQUINOXE – Finished 4th and 3rd in two comeback appearances this year but fluffed his lines
when only 11th in a 2400m conditions race at Chantilly on 26 April. Best watched for now
5. CORTEZ BANK – Consistent hard-knocker with references at this level, including a creditable
last-start 6th in a 2000m Quinte+ handicap at Marseille-Borély on 27 May. Can get into the picture
6. ONLY THE BRAVE – Well-performed veteran who has looked a shadow of his former self in 2
starts this year – the latest (4th) in a 2500m claimer at Saint-Cloud on 10 May. Others preferred
7. KATHINA – Revealed considerable means as a three-year-old in 2023 (never worse than 3rd in
5 starts, winning once) and confirmed that promise when 6th on her reappearance, behind
subsequent Group II winner The Good Man, over 3000m at Angers on 21 May. Could pay to follow
8. GET SET – Soundly beaten in three appearances this year, all in Quinte+ races – the latest (11th)
at this venue over 2000m on 12 May. Continues to drop in the weights/ratings
9. HAVOC – Returned to winning ways with an authoritative claiming race success over 2500m at
Saint-Cloud last month (10 May) and has already proved competitive at this level off his current
mark. Not taken lightly
10. PALAIMON – Made a winning seasonal reappearance at Deauville in April before finishing 5th
in a 2400m conditions race won by ROBINIE (3) at Chantilly on 26 April. Meets that rival on 5kg
better terms
11. KAHRAMAN – Deemed worthy of participating in the Group II Prix Chaudenay last season but
has disappointed since, notably at Meydan. Well-beaten 9th on her return to France in 2400m
Chantilly conditions race on 11 May
12. HOLLYWOOD AFRICANS – Finished 2nd in a Quinté+ off a slightly higher mark at Deauville
during the winter. Won at Saint-Cloud over 2400m on 1 May and didn’t go unnoticed when 7th in a
2000m Quinte+ at this venue on 12 May
13. CANOUANN – Proved his efficiency/competitiveness at this level by finishing 5th in consecutive
Quinté+ handicaps over 3000m before disappointing (12th) at Angers in a 2300m Quinte+ on 21
May. Not hastily condemned
14. MYKISS – Unplaced in consecutive Quinté+ outings at Fontainebleau (30 April) and Strasbourg
(29 May) over 3000m after finishing 4th in a 2400m Quinte+ at Chantilly on 4 April. Not taken lightly 15. LE BUGISTE – Didn’t go unnoticed when finishing 6th in his only handicap/Quinte+ appearance
and confirmed his good disposition by finishing 2nd over 2400m before winning over 3100m at
Saint-Cloud on 14 May. Keep safe
16. CHEEK TO CHEEK – Has proven her competitiveness at this level by finishing 3rd in
consecutive Quinte+ handicaps at this venue, the latest over 2400m on 16 May. Candidate for
success
Summary: KATHINA (7) was never worse than 3rd as a three-year-old and confirmed that promise
with an encouraging comeback 6th behind subsequent Group II Prix Maurice de Nieuil winner The
Good Man, so it could pay to follow her progress on handicap debut. CHEEK TO CHEEK (16)
proved her competitiveness at this level off her current mark by finishing 3rd in consecutive Quinte+
handicaps at this venue recently and is likely to play another leading role with Maxime Guyon
aboard. Progressive last-start winner LE BUGISTE (15), enigmatic HOLLYWOOD AFRICANS (12),
judged on her penultimate outing. and HAVOC (9), who brilliantly returned to winning ways in a
claimer last time, are also competitive for a spot on the podium.
SELECTIONS
KATHINA (7) – CHEEK TO CHEEK (16) – LE BUGISTE (15) – HOLLYWOOD AFRICANS (12)
