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France Form Sheet – 5 August
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C1 – PRIX GUYOT-LALIGANT – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 14,000
1. BATESCA – Fourth in a Conditions race at Le Lion-d’Angers over 1400m on 26 July. In good
form but perhaps prefers a softer track
2. HONKY TONK WOMAN – Finished 7th in a Conditions race at Le Lion-d’Angers over 1400m on
26 July. She has won there times this year and is not out of it
3. BOLZANO – Disappointing 12th in a Handicap at Fontainebleau over 1200m on 2 April. In good
form before the April disappointment. Capable of contesting the finish
4. MYSTERY TRAIN – Unplaced in a Claimer at Deauville over 1500m on 30 July. Others are
preferred in this line up
5. BAILEYS BACHELOR – On debut was 9th in a Claimer at Clairefontaine-Deauville over 1400m
on 5 July. Can show more second time at the races
6. DANCING IN THE SKY – On debut was 11th in a Claimer at Vichy over 1850m on 18 July.
Moderate on debut but can improve
7. QUEEN FLO – She finished 9th after a break in a Claimer at Vichy over 1600m on 16 July.
Highest Handicap value of the lot. Might still need the run
8. ALIVE – Fifth on debut at Bad Harzburg over 1550m on 20 July. Others are preferred in this lineup
9. DULINI – Ran well when third in a Claimer at Le Touquet over 1300m on 1 July. She is in form
and can be involved in the finish
10. DARLENE – Fifth in a Claimer at Deauville over 1900m on 9 April. If not needing the run can
be competitive. Penultimate start Claimer winner.
Summary: BOLZANO (3) hasn’t been seen since blotting his copybook in April when fitted in firsttime headgear on his turf debut but, on the strength and consistency of his earlier form in handicaps,
could be worth siding on his reappearance and first start at this level (in the claiming category) with
the equipment he wore that day unsurprisingly dispensed with. DULINI (9), who finished an
encouraging 3rd last time, is weighted to reverse the form of her previous start behind HONKY
TONK WOMAN (2), so could pose the biggest threat, DARLENE (10) is also competitive for a spot
on the podium after a freshen-up.
SELECTIONS
BOLZANO (3) – DULINI (9) – HONKY TONK WOMAN (2) – DARLENE (10)
C2 – PRIX DE LA COTE D’OPALE – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Class 4 Race – Flat – EUR € 12,000
1. SLAM POET – Unplaced in a Handicap at Marseille-Borely over 1200m on 4 September.
Probably will need the run-back
2. ESSAI TRANSFORME – Ran well when third in a Handicap at Le Lion-d’Angers over 1400m on
26 July. Dropping a category and distance suited. Can go close again
3. KAMINO – Finished 10th in a Handicap at Vichy over 1400m on 16 July. Disappointing latest
effort but is not out of it
4. GREY BELLE – She finished 6th in a Handicap at Strasbourg over 2000m on 8 July. Inconsistent
but has performed well in higher grade
5. MISS PARIS FLAG – Unplaced in a Conditions race at Clairefontaine -Deauville over 1600m on
16 October. Might need the run-back
6. CHILLI PRINCESS – Finished 6th in a Handicap at Compiegne over 1600m on 29 March. A
consistent sort who could race well fresh
7. FINDON ROSE – Ran well when fourth in a Handicap at Le Lion-d’Angers over 1400m on 26
July.Still a Maiden but is showing a form return and could be competitive
8. VALDIKHOVA – Disappointing 12th in a Handicap at Le Lion-d’Angers over 1400m on 26 July.
She has been disappointed this year but could be track-suited
Summary: On the evidence of his improved and fast-finishing 3rd at Le Lion d’Angers last time
out, ESSAI TRANSFORME (2) is good value to confirm/build on that return to form by recapturing
the winning thread at the expense of FINDON ROSE (7). The latter also caught the eye with a
reassuring last start (4th) and should have a role to play with a repeat of that performance.
Consistent CHILLI PRINCESS (6) isn’t underestimated on her return from a break, with the stable
going great guns, while VALDIKHOVA (8) is favourably treated by the conditions (as the top-rated
runner in the race) and could spark improvement as a result.
SELECTIONS
ESSAI TRANSFORME (2) – FINDON ROSE (7) – CHILLI PRINCESS (6) – VALDIKHOVA (8)
C3 – PRIX DE LA CANCHE – 3000m (a2m) – TURF – Class 4 Handicap – Flat – EUR € 12,000
1. AFGHANY – Well beaten 9th in a Handicap at Compiegne over 1600m on 12 July. Others are
preferred in this line-up
2. FIRST CREATION – Finished 8th in a Conditions race at Granville over 2400m on 15 July.
Capable of popping up. Third run back and will be fitter
3. ZARQANA – Ran well when fourth in a Handicap at Les Sables-d’Olonne over 3400m on 20
July. A runner-up at this course in her only attempt last summer. Can go close to winning
4. CHECKPOINT CHARLIE – Ran well when fourth in a Handicap at Deauville over 2500m on 6
July. Will appreciate the extra and is capable of being competitive
5. LIPS LEO – Disappointing when unplaced in a Handicap at Vittel over 2100m on 25 July. He
finished 6th in his only attempt over this distance
6. MASTER LIGHT – Ran fourth in a Conditions race at Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne over 2600m on
20 May. Seldom far off them and can play a minor role
7. KENOR – Ran well when fourth in a Handicap at Vichy over 2000m on 15 July. Super consistent,
over 2700m and more has been top three in three attempts Can be involved again
8. FRENCH DIVA – Well beaten 8th in a Handicap at Nantes over 3700m on 18 June. Poor last
two efforts and needs to find a few lengths
9. DANCE THE BLUES – Well beaten 8th in a Handicap at Chantilly over 2700m on 14 December.
Probably will need the run
10. WHERE CHOP – Well beaten 8th in a Handicap at Nancy over 2000m on 22 May. Might need
the run back
11. HUMBABA D’AGROSTIS – Well beaten 9th in a Conditions race at Rochefort-sur-Loire over
2400m on 22 July Third run back and should be fitter
Summary: KENOR (7) appeals most in this handicap and, on the strength and consistency of his
recent form on both surfaces, seems the most likely winner, especially over this distance he has
already proven himself. CHECKPOINT CHARLIE (4) showed signs of a return to form last time and
could make life difficult for the selection. ZARQANA (3) is awkwardly positioned in the stalls but
has sound references at this level and should be competitive. FIRST CREATION (2) completes the
shortlist.
SELECTIONS
KENOR (7) – CHECKPOINT CHARLIE (4) – ZARQANA (3) – FIRST CREATION (2)
C4 – PRIX GUSTAVE ET RENE WATTINNE – 2200m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 3 Race – Flat – EUR € 12,000
1. PRINCE SHALAA – Ran third in a Handicap at Le -Touquet over 2100m on 1 July. Is not out of
it and can have a say
2. TOILE DE MAI – A winner in a Claimer at Strasbourg over 2000m on 8 July. She has the
confidence of the latest victory
3. QUEEN’S ANGEL – Finished 10th in a Claimer at Saint-Malo over 1800m on 24 July. Others are
preferred in this line-up
4. BULLANT – Unplaced in a Claimer at Compiegne over 1800m on 12 July. Poor form and best
watched for now
5. RUM TUM TUGGER – Unplaced in a Handicap at Clairefontaine-Deauville over 1800m on 28
June. Others are preferred in this line-up
6. TOP SPIN – He finished 6th in a Claimer at Saint-Malo over 2500m on 15 July. Alexis Pouchin
is in the irons and in a modest field can have a say
7. DEVIL’SPEAK – He finished 5th in a Conditions race at Rochefort-sur-Loire over 1600m on 22
July. Will be fitter and deserves to be respected
8. SOBEST – Ran well when third in a Conditions race at La Roche-Posay over 2400m on 1 May.
Improving and can get closer
9. ENORA SENORA – Finished 6th in a Handicap at Clairefontaine-Deauville over 1800m on 28
June. The penultimate start was third and can play a role in the finish
10. AMAGI – Ran third in a Conditions race at Strasbourg over 2350m on 8 July. Improved latest
effort and must confirm
11. WARMY SUN – Finished 7th in a Handicap at ParisLongchamp over 2000m on 13 July. Not out
of it in a modest field
12. CARNIVAL QUEEN – Disappointing 12th in a Handicap at Clairefontaine-Deauville over 1800m
on 28 June. On his penultimate outing at Longchamp, he can be involved in the finish
13. IRINKA – Well beaten 8th in a Claimer at Saint-Malo over 1800m on 24 July. Only one placing
from ten starts
Summary: Lightly raced TOP SPIN (6) didn’t go unnoticed when finishing 6th last time and this
course’s longer straight/run-in should be more to his liking, so it could pay to follow his progress
with improvement expected in just his fourth outing. DEVIL’SPEAK (7) is another likely to improve
after an encouraging last start/reappearance (5th). He, too, should have more to offer so can’t be
taken lightly. CARNIVAL QUEEN (12) made no impression in a stronger race/field at Clairefontaine
last time but she shouldn’t be underestimated either. WARMY SUN (11) appeals most of the
remainder.
SELECTIONS
TOP SPIN (6) – DEVIL’SPEAK (7) – CARNIVAL QUEEN (12) – WARMY SUN (11)
C5 – PRIX DU NOEUD VINCENT – 2200m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 3 Race – Flat – EUR € 12,000
1. ALATHEA – A winner in a Handicap at Le Lion-d’Angers over 2000m on11 July. Classy winner
of the latest and can be competitive again
2. EVER READY – Fourth in a Handicap at Les Sables-d’Olonne over 1950m on 2 July. Holding
forma nd has a place chance
3. STILYKER – A runner-up in a Conditions race at Rochefort-sur-Loire over 2400m on 22 July.
Three consistent efforts this year and can go close again
4. PREMIER ORDRE – Ran well when third in a Conditions race at Rochefort-sur-Loire over 2400m
on 22 July. In form and deserves to be respected in this line-up
5. GRAND LIBYA – Fifth in a Handicap at Leicester over 1650m on 2 August last year. Probably
will need the run-back so others are preferred
6. CLIFFROAD – Unplaced on debut in a Conditions race at Clairefontaine-Deauville over 1800m
on 28 June. Needs to find a few lengths to win
7. SALDURO – Fourth in a Conditions race at Clairefontaine-Deauville over 1800m on 28 June. He
won his only attempt over 2200m and should contest the finish
8. ELOISE – A 4-year-old filly by French Fifteen out of Kamenska who makes her debut. Watch
the betting
9. WELTREISE – Finished 7th at Milan over 2000m on 9 June. Down in class and is capable of
earning some minor money
10. GOLDROSCHEN – Ran 8th in a Handicap at Chateaubriant over 3550m on 16 July. Unreliable
but could pop up in a place
Summary: FIRST ORDER (4) has performed/acquitted himself well in both comeback outings and
ought to continue his momentum here by fighting for victory. He was only narrowly beaten by reopposing rival STILYKER (3) in the Grand Prix de Rochefort recently but is good value to turn the
tables on his familiar foe. SALDURO (7) caught the eye last time (4th) in good/better company, so
could pose a threat if confirming that return to form/improvement. Last-start winner ALATHEA (1),
though more effective on soft ground, isn’t without a chance either.
SELECTIONS
PREMIER ORDRE (4) – STILYKER (3) – SALDURO (7) – ALATHEA (1)
C6 – PRIX DES TOUQUETTOISES – 2200m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 15,000
1. ROYAL POST OFFICE – Disappointing 10th in a Handicap at Strasbourg over 2000m on 8 July.
Yet to win but could score off this low mark
2. DETESNOUVELLES – A winner of a Claimer at Vichy over 2400m on 20 July. Unreliable but
could contest the finish
3. MANDLYX LOVE – Unplaced in a Handicap at ParisLongchamp over 1600m on 20 June. Has
yet to show much and others are preferred
4. LORD SPIRIT – A runner-up in a Handicap at Vittel over 2100m on 25 July. Unreliable but is
distance-suited and has a winning chance
5. STAMP THE GROUND – A winner in a Handicap at Vittel over 2100m on 25 July. Carries a 2kg
penalty but is not out of it
6. PRINCEDESCHAMPS – Finished 10th in a Handicap at Chantilly over 1900m on 11 May. Has
struggled of late but is capable of an upset
7. RIVER LILLY – Well beaten 12th in a Handicap at Vittel over 2100m on 25 July. Needs to find a
few lengths to win
8. ELYSTED – Well beaten 8th in a Handicap at Nancy over 2000m on 17 November. Probably will
need the run-back and others are preferred
9. MAGURO – Finished 7th in a Handicap at Compiegne over 1600m on 12 July. Has yet to win
but could play a minor role
10. ARAMIS D’AZUR – Disappointing 11th in a Handicap at Aix-les-Bains over 2000m on 2 July.
In good form before that and is capable of making the frame
11. LADY VALOU – Fourth in a Handicap at Vichy over 2000m on 15 July. On a long losing run but
has a place chance
12. GRAND YAKA – Finished 6th at Ostende over 2100m on 8 July. Has struggled this year and
needs major improvement to win
13. SALERNO – Unplaced in a Handicap at ParisLongchamp over 2250m on 4 July. Needs to find
a few lengths to win
Summary: ROYAL POST OFFICE (1) has been out of sorts recently but has, as a result, dropped
significantly in the weights/ratings, which ought to spark some improvement sooner rather than
later. On his best form/references, this represents a great opportunity for him to
rediscover/recapture his form. DETESNOUVELLES (2) bounced back to winning ways with a gutsy
last-start success in a claimer at Vichy and, even under a 1kg penalty, should remain competitive
back in a handicap. LORD SPIRIT (4) was only narrowly beaten by STAMP THE GROUND (5)
recently but could avenge that defeat on these terms to play a leading role here.
SELECTIONS
ROYAL POST OFFICE (1) – DETESNOUVELLES (2) – LORD SPIRIT (4) – STAMP THE
GROUND (5)
C7 – PRIX DALOZ – 2200m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 16,000
1. PUERTA DEL SOL – A runner-up in a Conditions race at La Roche-Posay over 1700m on 23
June. Yet to win but has a place chance
2. A NOS SOUVENIRS – Disappointing when unplaced in a Handicap at Compiegne over 1600m
on 12 July. Won is the penultimate start and can bounce back to win
3. KING MOTIF – Finished 6th in a Handicap at Saint-Malo over 2500m on 24 July. Unreliable but
is clearly not out of it
4. GARIGLIANO – Ran well when third in a Handicap at Strasbourg over 2350m on 8 July.
Unreliable but is capable of an upset
5. COASE – Unplaced in a Handicap at Deauville over 1900m on 5 November. Probably will need
the run-back and others are preferred
6. HADLEIGH – Ran fifth in a Handicap at Le Touquet over 2700m on 1 July. Showed some
improvement and could play a minor role
7. INCA MAN – Finished 6th in a Conditions race at Argentan over 2100m on 5 June. Needs to do
more to win but could play a minor role
8. AKAGERA – Ran fourth in a Conditions race at Les Sables-d’Olonne over 2700m on 20 July.
Has a winning chance in a weak race
9. LADY LOU – Finished 7th in a Handicap at this track over 2400m on 14 June. Battling to regain
best form and others are much preferred
10. ROHIRRIM LASS – Unplaced in a Handicap at Compiegne over 2000m on 9 July. Has yet to
show much and needs to find a few lengths to win
11. VENICE WAY – Ran fourth in a Handicap at ParisLongchamp over 2250m on 4 July. Good last
run but has yet to win. One to consider
12. DERAZHNYA – Unplaced in a Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2500m on 14 June. Ran well in a
Claimer in the penultimate start but more is needed to win
13. SAGUARO – A runner-up at Erbach over 2150m on 27 July. Tougher task this time and others
are preferred
Summary: AKAGERA (8) confirmed the form/improvement of her previous start (5th) by acquitting
herself well (4th) in a conditions race at Les Sables d’Olonne recently and, on the evidence of that
performance, will have many supporters in this tricky handicap. Enigmatic A NOS SOUVENIRS (2)
continues to blow hot and cold but remains undeniably capable of winning a race like this, if in the
mood. Hard-knocker KING MOTIF (3), with the benefit of his rider’s 2,5kg claim, also has the means
to fight for victory. Consistent maiden VENICE WAY (11) ought to make her presence felt too –
should open his account sooner rather than later.
SELECTIONS
AKAGERA (8) – A NOS SOUVENIRS (2) – KING MOTIF (3) – VENICE WAY (11)
