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France Form Sheet – 26th June
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R1 – PRIX DE LA CROIX DES VENEURS – 1200m (a6f) – TURF – Class 2 Race – Flat – EUR € 34,000
1. MISTER CHANG – Debut winner at Le Lion-d’Angers over 1100m and lost little in defeat when
finishing 4th over 900m at Saint-Cloud on 12 April. Keep safe
2. ITSATENFROMLEN – Made an eye-catching winning debut over 1100m at this venue on 2
June and would’ve gained plenty from that experience. Will be a factor
3. TIEGO THE FIRST – Overcame a tardy start to make a winning debut (beat subsequent winner
Gun of Brixton) over 1200m at Saint-Cloud on 20 May. Should have more to offer
4. LA SAMANA – Improved with the benefit of a promising introductory outing (4th) under her belt
to win over 1000m at ParisLongchamp on 30 May. Not taken lightly
5. DESERT ROSE – Debut winner over 1100m at Le Mans in April but could only finish 7th in a
1000m Listed race at Vichy on 15 May. Too soon to be written off
Summary: TIEGO THE FIRST (3) overcame a tardy start to make an impressive winning debut
and, with the benefit of that experience under his belt, is good value to confirm that promise.
ITSATENFROMLEN (2) also made an encouraging introduction and is likely to fight for victory in
his bid to remain undefeated. MISTER CHANG (1) built on the promise of his debut success by
acquitting himself (4th) in good company at Saint-Cloud last time, so shouldn’t be underestimated
either. LA SAMANA (4) completes the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
TIEGO THE FIRST (3) – ITSATENFROMLEN (2) – MISTER CHANG (1) – LA SAMANA (4)
R2 – PRIX DE VINEUIL – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Maiden Race – Flat – EUR € 30,000
1. HADDAJ – Well-bred Frankel colt who finished an eye-catching 3rd on debut over 1100m at
this venue on 2 June. Open to any amount of improvement
2. LEWIS GREY – Acquited himself well (6th) on debut over 1200m in a quality field at SaintCloud on 20 May. Improvement expected
3. BURN TO SHINE – Didn’t go unnoticed when finishing an unlucky 5th on debut over 1400m at
Saint-Cloud on 4 June. Should have more to offer
4. LIBYAN PHAROAH – Finished a well-beaten 10th on debut at Craon over 1300m on 10 June.
Open to improvement but best watched for now
5. INSPIRED IDEA – Caught the eye on debut when running on to finish 4th (once the penny had
dropped) over 1400m at Saint-Cloud on 11 June. Would’ve benefited appreciably from that
experience
6. EL KRAKEN – Unplaced in all 3 appearances, the latest (13th) over 1000m at Dieppe on 14
June. Others are preferred
7. SILIUS – Fancied in the betting market when only 9th of 11 on debut at Saint-Cloud over
1400m on 4 June. Open to improvement
8. PURPLE LION – Nicolas Perret-trained Le Havre colt to be ridden on debut by Pierre Remoué,
whose 2,5kg allowance will help
Summary: Well-bred HADDAJ (1) caught the eye when 3rd on debut and this André Fabretrained colt should, with the benefit of that experience, improve to open his account. He will,
however, have to thwart INSPIRED IDEA (5) and LEWIS GRAY (2), both of whom are also likely
to improve after pleasing introductions. BURN TO SHINE (3) didn’t go unnoticed either when 5th
on debut and should make his presence felt too, with progress on the cards.
SELECTIONS
HADDAJ (1) – INSPIRED IDEA (5) – LEWIS GREY (2) – BURN TO SHINE (3)
R3 – PRIX DE LA TROUBLERIE – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Maiden Race – Flat – EUR € 30,000
1. CORAZON – Finished a well-beaten 10th on debut at Bordeaux over 1200m on 16 May. Would
have gained from that experience but is probably for another day
2. VERTICAL BLUE – Mehmas filly who justified market support to finish a promising 2nd on
debut at Saint-Cloud on 4 June over 1400m. The one to beat with improvement on the cards
3. ULTRA VIRES – Finished last of 15 runners on debut over 1350m at Lyon-Parilly on 1 June.
Open to improvement but is best watched for now
4. HOSHIANA – Built on a pleasing introduction (6th) to finish an improved 2nd over 1350m at
Lyob-Parilly on 1 June. Open to further progress
5. LA FLAMINIA – Finished a well-beaten 13th on debut over 1400m at Saint-Cloud on 4 June.
Open to improvement but is best watched for now
6. RELAXX – Caught the eye on debut when running on to finish 3rd over 1200m at Saint-Cloud
on 20 May, beating Bravo Bay who has won since. Candidate for success
7. MAHASEN – André Fabre-trained Night Of Thunder newcomer to be ridden by Arthur Mossé,
whose 2,5kg allowance will aid this filly
8. LA FERRETCAPIENNE – Chachnak debutante to be ridden on debut by Giovanni Sias for
trainer-owner Gérard Rivases. Watch for now
9. ELVETICA – Philippe Decouz-trained Best Solution filly whose dam won at Listed level in
Germany. One to watch with Jules Mobian in the irons
Summary: VERTICAL BLUE (2) looked a winner in waiting when 2nd on debut at Saint-Cloud
and she needn’t improve a great deal to go one better. The same, however, could be said of
RELAXX (6), who would’ve come on appreciably after a close-up 3rd on debut at Saint-Cloud,
and HOSHIANA (4), who improved with the benefit of an introductory outing (6th) to finish 2nd
last time. Newcomer ELVETICA (9) is out of a Listed winner in Germany, so is another to
consider.
SELECTIONS
VERTICAL BLUE (2) – RELAXX (6) – HOSHIANA (4) – ELVETICA (9)
R4 – PRIX FASQUEL – 2000m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Class 2 Race – Flat – EUR € 28,000
1. SWANN – Runner up over 2000m at Paris Longchamp in a Class 2 event on the 26th of May
2024. Winning chance
2. BELIEVER – Finished 12th over 2200m in a Group 2 in Italy on the 19th of May 2024. Others
preferred
3. ROADSHOW – Finished 5th over 2200m at Lyon Parilly in a Class 1 event on the 18th of May
2024. Each way chance
4. AL KAMLAH – Comfortable maiden winner over 1600m at Chantilly on the 23rd of November
2023. Place chance
5. AQUA AUGUSTA – Winner over 2000m at Compiegne in a maiden on the 31st of May 2024.
Should have more to come
6. START OF DAY – Won well over 1950m at Chateaubriant in a maiden on the 3rd of June
2024. Open to improvement
Summary: SWANN (1) just found one too good last time out and should play a leading role here
in a small but competitive field. AQUA AUGUSTA (5) won well over this trip and looks to be a
progressive sort who could go through the divisions. ROADSHOW (3) has been running against
stronger and will be suited by the drop in class which should see him in the firing line. AL
KAMLAH (4) returns off a lengthy layoff which could just catch her out but is one to keep an eye
on.
SELECTIONS
SWANN (1) – AQUA AUGUSTA (5) – ROADSHOW (3) – AL KAMLAH (4)
