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France Form Sheet – 18th July
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R1 – PRIX DE CHOUVIGNY – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Class 4 Claiming Handicap – Flat – EUR € 12,000
1. TOTAL KNOCKOUT – Is hard to believe he is a six time winner when looking at current form.
Finished 15th over 1400m in a Handicap last time. No
2. O’SSITOT – Will need to find a few lengths based on current form and far prefer others for the
win. Happy to include others
3. OLAF THE BIG ONE – Was last victorious in 2023 and has plenty to find on latest 9th over
1800m in June. Small, outside place chance at very best
4. SULTAN OF SWING – Ignore last run when 15th at Chantilly, placed 3rd over 1500m at
Marseille Vivaux before that but has plenty to find for the win. Pass by
5. LA GALOPINE – Does well in this class, placed 4th over 1600m at Compiegne on the 9th of
this month and has strong each way claims
6. FERNANDO – Will need to build on recent 9th place at Clairefontaine over 1600m in a
Handicap on the 5th of July. Unlikely winner
7. OFFRANVILLE – Ignore last run, placed 3rd over 1850m at Parislongchamp in a Handicap
before that and is the firm first choice
8. MAGIC TUNIS – Finished 4th over 1800m in a Handicap at Marseille Borely on the 21st of
June and could earn again. Small, outside place chance
9. VILLEMACHO – Has not been running well of late and therefore is hard to fancy. Pass by
10. ROI DE FLANDRE – Current form has been on the decline over various distances and would
be a shock winner
11. ROI DE L’AIR – Ignore last run, was a winner before that over 2100m at Senonnes and is one
for the shortlist. Bright chance
12. STORMY AIR – Can do better than recent 6th at Chantilly over 1800m in a Handicap on the
16th of June. Expect a good effort. Chance
Summary: OFFRANVILLE (7) has fair overall form and has to be forgiven for her below par last
start. She ran well in a competitive Handicap at Parislongchamp in her penultimate run and is the
firm first suggestion. LA GALOPINE (5) was a winner three runs back at Compiegne and in this
class of race, always has strong claims. ROI DE L’AIR (11) has only won once which came at her
penultimate run. Expect better on the most recent Saint-Cloud effort. Chance. STORMY AIR (12)
has more of a place chance than a winning one but is a must for the quartet.
SELECTIONS
OFFRANVILLE (7) – LA GALOPINE (5) – ROI DE L’AIR (11) – STORMY AIR (12)
R2 – PRIX HENRI ROSSI – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Class 2 Race – Flat – EUR € 22,000
1. TOYOTOMI – Won last time over 1700m on the 14th of June and might be able to run well here
but others preferred for the win
2. THOR LIGHTNING – Consistent form, always does of his best and has to be included in all
quartet perms. Outsider with claims
3. COMME QUOI – Excellent, consistent form in all four starts. Placed 2nd over 1700m at
Marseille Borely on the 21st of last month and has strong claims
4. CABERNET FRANC – Finished 2nd over 1600m at La Teste on the 28th of June and should
be right there at the finish. Good chance
5. THAT’S LIFE – Finished 4th on debut, then won over 1800m at Lyon La Soie but in December
of 2023. Should need the run but do not ignore
6. MODEL MAKER – She won on debut, followed up with a 6th finish at Lyon Parilly over 2000m.
Hard to assess but not without hope of a place. Value for the quartet
7. WORD’S OUT – Daughter of Blue Point that is showing ability. Won penultimate and followed
up with a 5th over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on the 17th of June. Strong win
8. APHELIE LIGHT – Will need huge improvement on local form to warrant a thought here and
would be a shock winner. Pass by
9. DIVIDE AND RULE – Has won last two, most recent was in a Handicap at Lyon Parilly over
1600m. Bright win chance
Summary: WORD’S OUT (7) runs for Godolphin, gets a top rider and hails from a top yard. She
has only raced three times thus far and has already won. She could be anything and is the firm
first choice. COMME QUOI (3) boasts very solid form in all four starts and was eye catching at
Marseille Borely over 1700m last time. He should give plenty cheek all the way home.
CABERNET FRANC (4) ran an absolute cracker last time and should again, be right there at the
finish. Strong place chance. DIVIDE AND RULE (9) has won her last two starts and if she were to
reel off the hat trick, it would come as no surprise at all. Big runner.
SELECTIONS
WORD’S OUT (7) – COMME QUOI (3) – CABERNET FRANC (4) – DIVIDE AND RULE (9)
R3 – PRIX MADAME JEAN COUTURIE – 2000m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Listed Race – Flat – EUR € 55,000
1. SWING CITY – Was a winner at Dax over 2100m on the 2nd of June and can follow up. Strong
each way chance
2. LUNA ROCK – Holding form, won threee starts back, finished 3rd over 2000m at Toulouse last
time. Include in all bets
3. ALAKAI – She placed 5th in a Listed race over 2200m at Parislongchamp on the 5th of May
and can get much closer. Place chance
4. WALDORA – Only managed 8th over 2400m at Chantilly in a Group 3 and can do way better.
Include in the quartet as the value
5. ROSE D’ETE – Has won her last two starts and most recent was at Marseille Borely over
2600m. Respect and include
6. PALMAROLA – Finished a fair 3rd over 2100m at Marseille Borely on the 7th of June and has
fair overall form. Good chance
7. SEA ICE – Makes the local debut, won at Chelmsford over 2011m on the 9th of March and will
more than likely need this run. Prefer others
8. SUNNY SPELL – Good form, finished an encouraging 2nd over 1800m at Compiegne after
winning over the same track and trip before that. Strong each way
9. START OF DAY – Has won her last two and is clearly very talented. Her most recent victory
was at Chantilly over 2000m on the 26th of last month. Strong win, possible banker
10. FATHOM – Fair effort in 6th over 1600m at Chantilly in a Group 2 and should be competitive
in this. Good chance
Summary: START OF DAY (9) is clearly a very talented filly having already won two from only
three starts. She can be followed with confidence and is confidently selected to reel off the hat
trick. SUNNY SPELL (8) is very progressive and showed up well after the maiden win when 2nd
at Compiegne. She, too, must be followed. FATHOM (10) was not disgraced when 6th in a Group
2 last time and can go close in this. SWING CITY (1) comes in to the race fresh off a victory over
2100m at Dax and is a must for all bets.
SELECTIONS
START OF DAY (9) – SUNNY SPELL (8) – FATHOM (10) – SWING CITY (1)
R4 – PRIX DE LA FORET DE MUNET – 1850m (a1m1/8) – TURF – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 12,000
1. MONNA VANNA – Unplaced last time, won before that over 1600m in a handicap at Bordeaux
Le Bouscat on May 16th. Can score in this drop in class
2. POMELEO – Unplaced last time, 3rd before that over 2100m in a Class 3 race on May 31st.
Has won in this grade previously. Consider
3. LILY OFTHE KINGDON – Unplaced last time, 3rd before that over 1800m in a claimer at
Dieppe on May 29th. Has place claims
4. BANSHIE – Decent third two starts ago at Angers over 2300m on June 20th in a maiden race.
Ought to be on the premises
5. LISE DE ROMAY – Two unplaced runs so far, the latter over 1800m on July 9th. Looks safely
held
6. SAMOA – 3rd last time over 1800m in a maiden race on June 2nd. Down in class and can
make the frame
7. NAOMI GOLD – 5th on the sole run so far over 1900m at Saarbucken (DEU) on June 29th.
Looks vulnerable
8. WAHAJ – Unplaced on the sole run so far over 1500m at Tarbes on April 20th. Hard to fancy
9. LE JUSTICIER – Two unplaced runs of late, 3rd before that over 1600m in a claimer on May
14th. Opposable
10. MARKER – Three unplaced runs of late, the latter over 1600m at Nantes on July 3rd in a
Class 3 race. Unlikely
11. DANCING IN THE SKY – 3rd last time over 1400m on his second start on October 8th at
Budapest (HUN). Fitness is taken on trust but can not be overlooked
12. LAST STAND – Four unplaced runs recently, the most recent over 1800m in a maiden race
on July 9th. Looks of limited ability
13. CHEVELLE – Unplaced last time, 2nd three runs ago over 1800m on the PSF on November
22nd. Should be sharper this time and the drop in class should be more suitable
14. ELLE LA VITESSE – 3rd two runs ago over 1900m at Mannheim (DEU) on April 6th. Others
make more appeal
Summary: MONNA VANNA (1) drops in class after a win two runs ago in a handicap over 1600m
on May 16th. She won her only previous race in a claimer. BANSHIE (4) will keep the selection
honest, she was a decent third two starts ago at Angers over 2300m on June 20th in a maiden
race. CHEVELLE (13) has been a bit tame in her two starts this year but the drop in class today
should be more to her liking. LILY OFTHE KINGDON (3) heads the remainder.
SELECTIONS MONNA VANNA (1) – BANSHIE (4) – CHEVELLE (13) – LILY OFTHE KINGDON (3)
R5 – PRX DU DOMAINE DE SAINTE-PHILOMENE (PRIX DE JALIGNY) – 1850m (a1m1/8) – TURF – Class 4 Claiming – Flat – EUR € 16,000
1. BAVARIA IRON – Won last time over 1600m on June 10th in a Class 4 race at Chatillon.
Ought to be in the shake-up
2. BAKHCHISARAY – A win last time over 1800m in a Class 4 race on June 25th at Salon
Provence. Among the leading chances
3. BELAFONTE – Two unplaced runs of late, won before that over 2000m in a Class 3 race on
April 27th. One to pay attention too
4. ESPRIT JOYEUX – Can be forgiven for a recent below-par run and is best judged on his win
over 2000m in a Class 2 handicap on his penultimate start on May 27th. Player
5. SHURAYK – 4th last time over 1800m at Prague (CZE) on June 23rd. Makes limited appeal on
previous form
6. VERITABLE – Nice 2nd last time over 1800m in a Class 4 race behind BAKHCHISARAY (2)
when beaten 2L on June 25th. Can make things interesting on better terms
7. ALERIO – Two unplaced runs of late, 4th before that over 1950m in a Class 3 handicap on
June 3rd. Others seem more likely
8. SIM CARD – Unplaced last time, won before that over 1900m at Chantilly on December 12th in
a Class 4 race. Pass over
9. IT’S ALL A DREAM – Three unplaced runs of late, won before that at Pau over 1600m in a
Class 3 race on January 12th. Makes limited appeal
10. MORCOTE – Three unplaced runs recently, 4th before that over 1800m on the PSF on March
3rd in a Class 3 handicap. Can be avoided
11. MAMA IMELDA – Four unplaced runs of late, 4th before that over 1600m at this track in a
Class 3 handicap on July 22nd last year. Out of form and best watched
12. MUELHEIMER PERLE – 3rd last time over 1800m behind BAKHCHISARAY (2) on June 25th
over 1800m. In the mix
13. DIVA DU DANCING – Unplaced on the last two runs, 2nd before that over 1600m in a Class 4
race at Toulouse on November 11th. Hard to fancy
Summary: ESPRIT JOYEUX (4) can be forgiven for a recent below-par run and is best judged on
his win over 2000m in a Class 2 handicap on his penultimate start on May 27th.
BAKHCHISARAY (2) can have a say in proceedings after a win last time over 1800m in a Class 4
race on June 25th at Salon Provence. VERITABLE (6) looks like the best option for the each-way
backers. MUELHEIMER PERLE (12) warrants respect and can not be ruled out.
SELECTIONS
ESPRIT JOYEUX (4) – BAKHCHISARAY (2) – VERITABLE (6) – MUELHEIMER PERLE (12)
