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France Form Sheet – 15th June
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R1 – PRIX D’AINAY – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 15,000
1. TOPINAMBUR – Honest hard-knocker with sound references/form credentials in the handicaps,
which include a recent 6th over 1350m at this venue on 1 June. Not taken lightly
2. LES ALDUDES – Won a 1700m turf handicap in February but has struggled since – unplaced in
all six subsequent outings, the latest (11th) over 2000m at this venue on 18 May
3. SECRET FEELING – Finished a disappointing 7th in a conditions race over track and trip on 1
June but shouldn’t be condemned for that effort, having beaten TURTLE CHOPE (7) and TO BE
QUEEN (4) at Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne before that (over 1700m on 20 May)
4. TO BE QUEEN – Has regained her form and consistency recently having dropped in the
weights/ratings – finished 5th off her current mark in a 1700m handicap at Marseille-Borely on 31
May. Candidate for success
5. GALALITHE – Confirmed the form/improvement of her previous outing (3rd in a 1600m
ParisLongchamp handicap) with a good 3rd in a mile handicap at Nantes on 30 May. Sets the
standard
6. LOVE AFFAIR – Caught the eye when finishing an improved/encouraging 5th in a 1600m Nantes
handicap on 30 May. Needs only to repeat that performance to fight for victory
7. TURTLE CHOPE – A two-time winner at this venue but disappointed recently when only 8th at
Marseille-Borely in a handicap over 1700m – shouldn’t be hastily condemned
8. JOYEUSE DE ROMAY – Won a 1600m Vichy handicap last month but struggled to maintain that
form and competitiveness under a 2,5kg penalty when only 9th in a 1700m handicap at MarseilleBorely on 31 May
9. OPERA – Consistent filly with sound references/form credentials, albeit without a victory after 24
starts. Has no more than a place chance here after finishing 7th over 1600m at Châtillon-surChalaronne on 20 May
10. LONG STORY SHORT – Bounce back to form with a reassuring 3rd in a 1500m PSF handicap
at Marseille-Vivaux on 24 May. Will need to confirm that form/improvement to play a leading role
11. GOLDEN BEACH – Consistent handicapper with solid form credentials – has finished in the top
four in each of his last 7 starts, including his lastest (4th) over 1600m in a Vichy handicap on 15
May. Keep safe
12. JOHN STYLE – A 14-start maiden with just a solitary place on his record. Didn’t finish far off
the mark in a 1350m handicap at this venue off his current mark on 1 June
13. CHONATA – Honest hard-knocker who seldom wins her races (just 1 victory from 27 starts) but
rarely finishes far off the mark. Acquitted herself well (5th) in a 1600m handicap at Vichy on 15 May 14. MAKHZEN – One of several hard-knocking veteran handicappers in the race – seldom finishes
far off the mark and wasn’t disgraced when finishing 7th in a 1700m handicap at Marseille-Borely
on 31 May
15. TICKLISH – Versatile, hard-knocking veteran mare with sound references in handicaps –
seldom far off the mark. Didn’t go unnoticed when 5th in a 1600m handicap at Compiegne on 24
May
16. LAWRENCE – Inconsistent veteran but has references in the handicaps off his current mark,
which includes finishing 4th in back-to-back outings before his latest failure (12th) in a 1300m
handicap at Saint-Cloud on 25 May
Summary: GALALITHE (5) has proven her form/well-being and competitiveness off her current
mark in back-to-back handicaps last month (confirmed the improvement of her 4th at
ParisLongchamp with a good 3rd at Nantes last time) and she ought to recapture the winning thread
in this opening event with a repeat of either performance. TURTLE CHOPE (7), a three-time course
winner, isn’t hastily condemned after her Marseille-Borély failure and retains the means to pose a
threat. LOVE AFFAIR (6), TO BE QUEEN (4), SECRET FEELING (3) and LONG STORY SHORT
(10) are contenders for the remaining podium berth.
SELECTIONS
GALALITHE (5) – TURTLE CHOPE (7) – LOVE AFFAIR (6) – TO BE QUEEN (4)
R2 – PRIX LAURENT DESCOURS – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Maiden Race – Flat – EUR € 21,000
1. OZAT – Runner-up in his first 2 starts (both over 1600m) at Saint-Cloud earlier this year and lost
little in defeat when 3rd over a mile at Chantilly on 26 April. Makes obvious appeal – the one to beat
2. BUSTOPHER JONES – Failed to improve, following an introductory 7th on PSF, when switched
to turf at Le Croise-Laroche (1800m) on 20 April, finishing a well-beaten 14th. Others preferred
3. SUPER TIE BREAK – Has finished 2nd in 2 of 4 appearances and wasn’t disgraced, although
slightly disappointing, when 4th over 2000m at Marseille-Borely on 27 May. Not taken lightly
4. ISTANBLUE – Finished an encouraging 5th on debut at Deauville on PSF over 1500m (on 15
December). Supplemented for this race and likely to go well on his reappearance – chief threat to
the selection
5. LAST STAND – Lightly raced colt with sound references, including a respectable 5th over 1800m
at Evreux on 22 May. Has a place chance
6. MAITRE D’ARMES – Improved markedly after a modest debut (11th) to finish 2nd over 1700m
at Granville on 19 May. Could have more to offer
7. CHAMBERI – Unplaced in all 4 appearances, the latest on handicap debut in a 1600m Quinte+
at Saint-Cloud on 1 May. Should find this easier but must improve to be competitive
8. SPEAKER – Was slightly disappointing when only 8th of 11 on debut over 1400m at Le Mans on
15 May. Would’ve gained from that experience
9. RIVER FALLS – Well-bred Dubawi filly who would’ve benefitted from the experience of her debut
7th at Compiegne (1600m) on 31 May. Keep safe as improvement is expected
10. BEG MEIL – Made no impression on debut (11th) at Strasbourg and only finished 7th over
2000m at Nancy on 22 May, so is best watched for now
11. ZAMANIE – Has never been worse than 5th (on debut) in her 6 starts – was 4th twice and 3rd
twice before improving to finish 2nd over 1600m at Le Mans on 15 May. Not taken lightly
Summary: OZAT (1) has revealed considerable promise in his 3 starts, finishing 2nd twice, and
has a good opportunity to open his account. Returning ISTANBLUE (4), who was supplemented
for this race, caught the eye when finishing 5th in a competitive/quality field on debut last year and
is open to any amount of improvement on his belated (eagerly anticipated) reappearance, so could
pose a threat. MAITRE D’ARMES (6), after a much-improved 2nd at Granville, and likely improvers
RIVER FALLS (9) and SPEAKER (8), both of whom would’ve benefitted from introductory outings,
appeal most of the remainder.
SELECTIONS
OZAT (1) – ISTANBLUE (4) – MAITRE D’ARMES (6) – RIVER FALLS (9)
R3 – PRIX DES TERREAUX – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 17,000
1. PITRIZZA – Lacks references on turf and has made all her handicap appearances on PSF. Was
5th in consecutive recent claimers on that surface, the latest over 1500m at Marseille-Vivaux on 24
May
2. BREIZH MOON – Has achieved her best references on PSF but has revealed sufficient means
in 3 turf appearances, the latest (6th) in a 1700m handicap at Marseille-Borely on 31 May. Dark
horse
3. SAGE DREAM – Returned to form with course-and-distance success in the key benchmark race
on 1 June. Ought to remain competitive
4. HOOLONG – Bounced back to form with a reassuring 2nd in a 1600m handicap at Vichy on 15
May. Needs only to confirm that improvement to play a leading role
5. SICILIA – Confirmed the form/improvement of her previous appearance (4th) with an
encouraging 3rd behind SAGE DREAM (3) and GRAY BELLE (8) in the reference race over track
and trip on 1 June. Keep safe
6. NO CURE NO PAY – Soundly beaten in 3 starts this year, all in PSF handicaps – the latest (14th)
at Deauville over 1400m back on 10 April
7. SLEEPY SUZY – Ultra-consistent mare with solid form references/credentials, having finished in
the top 5 five in her last 14 outings. Caught the eye when 4th in a 1700m handicap at MarseilleBorely on 31 May
8. GREY BELLE – Beaten by SAGE DREAM (3) when finishing 2nd in the reference race over track
and trip on 1 June. Could turn the tables on these revised weight terms
9. FALCON – Yet to finish better than 4th (once) in 7 starts but wasn’t disgraced when 6th in a
1600m handicap on 24 May at Compiegne. Outsider
10. TOUTELUSIVE – Honest hard-knocker with sound references in handicaps on both surfaces.
Didn’t go unnoticed when 6th in a 1200m handicap at Marseille-Borely on 7 June
11. O’MONERIE – A winner under Alexis Pouchin at Cagnes-sur-Mer in February. Has finished 6th
in 3 consecutive/subsequent outings, the latest over track and trip on 1 June
12. LORLISALSA – Won a 1600m course-and-distance in April but has struggled under a penalty
– unplaced in her 2 subsequent outings (8th in both), the latest over track and trip on 1 June
13. I’M ON MY WAY – Won a 2000m PSF handicap in January but has struggled since – unplaced
in all six subsequent outings, the latest (12th) over 2100m in a handicap at ParisLongchamp on 26
May
14. CLEMENZA – Consistent filly with sound references/form credentials, including a creditable 4th
in a Vichy handicap over 1600m last month. Finished 4th again in a conditions race over track and
trip on 1 June
15. MARGUNS – Raised 1kg after consecutive 1600m conditions race victories at Châtillon-surChalaronne recently, the latest on 1 May. Not taken lightly back in a handicap 16. COLBY CHOP – A versatile, hard-knocking handicapper who seldom wins his races but rarely
finishes far off the mark. Didn’t go unnoticed when 4th in a 1500m PSF handicap at MarseilleVivaux on 24 May
17. ELAUNEIL – Fourth at the end of a good end of the race on June 8 even here on the longer
side, she can take advantage of her small weight.
Summary: GRAY BELLE (8) returned to form with an encouraging 2nd in a course-and-distance
conditions race, won by SAGE DREAM (3), at the beginning of the month and needs only to confirm
that improvement to avenge that defeat on slightly better (0,5kg) weight terms. That latter, on the
evidence of that recent victory, remains a candidate for success, along with SICILIA (5) who was
3rd in that benchmark event and will race with first-time blinkers fitted. Consistent SLEEPY SUZY
(7) isn’t underestimated and should acquit herself competitively, too.
SELECTIONS
GREY BELLE (8) – SAGE DREAM (3) – SICILIA (5) – SLEEPY SUZY (7)
R4 – PRIX DU CHAMP DE MARS – 1350m (a7f) – TURF – Class 3 Handicap – Flat – EUR € 20,000
1. HAYEJOHN – Consistent hard-knocker with sound references in the handicaps off a higher mark.
Finished 11th in recent Quinte+ handicaps, at Chantilly over 1200m and, most recently, over track
and trip on 18 May. Dark horse
2. ARDITO – Revealed early promise but was sparingly raced last year and, on the evidence of his
reappearance (11th) at Compiegne over 1400m on 31 May, appears to have lost his way. Others
preferred on his handicap debut
3. VERDANSK – Made a winning start on Fernch soil over 1400m at Saint-Cloud in April but finished
unplaced in subsequent outings, the latest over 1200m at Saint-Cloud on 25 May. Best kept safe
in his first handicap start in France
4. CENTENARIO – Made an encouraging reappearance on 18 May when winning a course-anddistance handicap on his return from an 8-month absence and a resultant 3kg penalty isn’t likely to
halt his momentum. One to beat
5. CROWDFUNDING – Confirmed the promise of his comeback (4th) at Divonne by winning over
1700m at Saint-Brieuc on 9 May, so has to be taken seriously off an unchanged mark. Competed
at Group III level as a three-year-old
6. IMPITOYABLE – Returned to form with a reassuring/improved 2nd in a 1350m claimer at Angers
on 21 May and reverts to the handicaps off of a reduced (1kg) mark. Candidate for success
7. ACCLAM – Didn’t go unnoticed when finishing 5th behind CENTENARIO (4) over this track and
trip on 18 May. Not taken lightly
8. MANAROLA – Would’ve regained freshness after a disappointing 8th in a 1200m handicap at
Marseille-Borely on 24 April. Has won on this course
9. MICHELANGELO – Bounced back to form, having dropped to his current mark, with an improved
2nd in a conditions race over 1200m at Marseille-Borely on 27 May. Needs to confirm that
improvement to have a say
10. CERVARO – Unplaced in all 5 starts this year and has dropped in the weights/rating a total of
2,5kg as a result. Best just to watch after a disappointing 9th in a 1200m conditions race at
Marseille-Borely on 27 May
11. IDAMANTE – Lightly raced four-year-old gelding with sound references/form credentials,
including a creditable 5th on his handicap debut at Toulouse (1400m). Must bounce back from his
7th in a 1350m claimer at Angers (21 May)
12. ETERNEL – Unreliable colt with inconsistent handicap form, albeit off higher marks. Dropped
another 1kg after finishing a well-beaten 14th in a 1600m handicap at Saint-Cloud on 14 May
Summary: CENTENARIO (4) made light of an eight-month absence by winning on his
reappearance at this venue on 18 May and is, with the likelihood of improvement given that
comeback outing, good value to follow up under a resultant 2kg penalty. However, he will be tested
by resurgent IMPITOYABLE (6) who caught the eye when an encouraging 2nd last time out.
CROWDFUNDING (5), after a recent conditions race victory, should also be competitive for the
leading places off an unchanged mark. VERDANSK (3) and ACCLAM (7) complete the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
CENTENARIO (4) – IMPITOYABLE (6) – CROWDFUNDING (5) – VERDANSK (3)
R5 – PRIX SAUMON – 2000m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Class 2 Race – Flat – EUR € 22,000
1. CORONADO – Finished downfield in 9th spot over 1400m at Bordeaux Le Bouscat in a Class 2
on the 22nd of April 2024. Place chance
2. FUTURE FATE – Comfortable win over 1900m at Bordeaux Le Bouscat in a maiden on the 25th
of May 2024. Include in all bets
3. KOVEL – Got the win out the way over 2000m at Marseille Borely in a maiden race on the 27th
of May 2024. More needed to feature
4. APOLINO – Winner over 2100m at Angers in a maiden on the 21st of May 2024. Will have his
work cut out in a hot race
5. MODEL MAKER – Winner over 1800m at La Teste in a maiden event on the 17th of May 2024.
Should go close
6. THE WHITE LADY – Well beaten in 6th spot over 2100m at Saint-Cloud in a Class 2 on the 12th
of April 2024. Would be a shock winner
7. ZORA – Finished close up in 2nd spot over 1800m in maiden company at Compiegne on the
24th of May 2024. Others make more appeal
8. ALMANABAA – Facile winner over 2000m at Marseille Borely in a maiden on the 3rd of May
2024. Big runner
Summary: ALMANABAA (8) ran out a commanding winner on debut and looks to be a serious
race horse. She takes on the boys but should be up to the challenge and can remain unbeaten.
MODEL MAKER (5) was a comfortable winner of her maiden as well and it will come as no surprise
if she makes it 2-2. Both these fillies look to be very progressive. FUTURE FATE (2) got the job
done as he liked last time out and is sure to have more to offer. CORONADO (1) wasn’t at best
when bumping into some useful sorts and he could get involved.
SELECTIONS
ALMANABAA (8) – MODEL MAKER (5) – FUTURE FATE (2) – CORONADO (1)
R6 – PRIX DE SAINTE-BLANDINE – 3150m (a2m) – TURF – Class 3 Handicap – Flat – EUR € 18,000
1. SAINTE RITA – Finished 6th over 2400m at Lyon-Parilly in a Class 3 handicap on the 8th of June
2024. Others make more appeal
2. JOEY UP – Ran a fair race in 5th spot over 2600m at Marseille Borely in a Class 4 claimer on
the 10th of May 2024. Place chance
3. WHYDAH GALLY – Well held in 15th over 2400m at Parislongchamp in a Class divided limited
handicap on the 9th of June 2024. One to pass by
4. WONDER OF YOU – Finished 7th over 3100m at Parislongchamp in a Class 3 limited handicap
on the 30th of May 2024. Can outrun odds
5. FASHIONSPAN – Not seen to best effect in 9th spot over 3000m at Strasbourg in a Class 2
divided handicap on the 29th of May 2024. Will be a threat in this company
6. BADEN ROCKS – Winner over 3000m at Strasbourg in a Class 3 divided handicap on the 29th
of May 2024. Include in all bets
7. GARIGLIANO – Finished well downfield in 14th over 3000m at Strasbourg in a Class 2 divided
handicap on the 29th of May 2024. Can run into the money in this grade
8. DIANA – Finished 7th over 3000m at Strasbourg in a Class 3 divided handicap on the 29th of
May 2024. Others make more appeal
9. PASIPHAE – Finished 2nd over 2400m at Lyon-Parilly in a Class 4 divided limited handicap on
the 1st of June 2024. Winning chance
10. POET’S BLACK – Fair effort in 5th position over 2600m at Marseille-Borely in a Class 4 divided
limited handicap on the 27th of May 2024. Unlikely winner
11. REGINA LILLIE – Runner up over 2400m at Lyon Parilly in a Class 4 divided limited handicap
on the 1st of June 2024. Place chance at best
Summary: PASIPHAE (9) is holding form really well and was a winner over track/trip two starts
back in a similar type of event so looks to hold all the aces here. FASHIONSPAN (5) is better than
recent form and will find life a lot easier now dropping in class so needs to be included. JOEY UP
92) is seldom far off the action and demands the utmost of respect with Mikael Barzalona in the
irons. GARIGLIANO (7) gets his chance in a Class 3 which should see him show improvement.
SELECTIONS
PASIPHAE (9) – FASHIONSPAN (5) – JOEY UP (2) – GARIGLIANO (7)
R7 – PRIX LOUIS DE LEUSSE – 2400m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 20,000
1. NIKKALUOKTA – Showed lots of courage to win over 2000m at Lyon Parilly on the 1st of June
2024. Winning chance
2. LINARIA – Finished 4th over 2000m at Salon-De-Provence in a limited handicap on the 20th of
May 2024. Place chance
3. LADY MANA – Finished 4th over 2600m at Marseille Borely in a limited handicap on the 7th of
June 2024. Others make more appeal
4. ANNEEFF – Runner up over 2700m at Parislongchamp in a handicap on the 23rd of May 2024.
Big runner
5. BORGHAL – Ran a fair race in 4th spot over 2400m at Nantes in a handicap on the 30th of May
2024. Place chance
6. CANDYMAN – Finished 3rd over 2000m at Nancy in a maiden on the 22nd of May 2024. Outside
place chance
7. LEGACY RECONCE – Finished a distant last of five runners over 2400m at Wissembourg in a
maiden on the 20th of May 2024. Would be a shock winner
Summary: ANNEEFF (4) looks poised to get his maiden win out the way on the back of his latest
run and he could pack too much for the opposition. NIKKALUOKTA (1) gets valuable weight off
the back once again and will be in the firing line. LINARIA (2) is seldom far off them and should be
involved for minor money. BORGHAL (5) brings winning form into this and is likely to play a role.
SELECTIONS
ANNEEFF (4) – NIKKALUOKTA (1) – LINARIA (2) – BORGHAL (5)
