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France Form Sheet – 22 August
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C1 – PRIX DU PRESIDENT GAEL DU HALGOUET – 2500m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 4 Race – Flat – EUR € 16,000
1. CAP FAREWELL – Two unplaced runs recently, won before that over 2000m in a Class 3
handicap on June 9th at Parislongchamp. One to pay attention too
2. REVENTADOR – Unplaced last time, 4th before that over 2000m in a Class 4 race on July 4th
and a win before that in June. Honest performer
3. RUE JONAS – Nice win last time over 2500m at Saint-Malo in a Class 4 race on July 15th. Can
follow up
4. HUTTON – Won at Le Dorat over 2700m in a Class 4 race on August 10th. More required in a
stronger race
5. STYLE D’EMIRS – Unplaced last time, 4th before that over 2000m at Compiegne on July 9th in
a Class 3 handicap. Ought to be in the shake-up
6. LE GAST – Unplaced last time, 3rd before that in a Class 4 race at Clairefontaine on July 5th.
Others make more appeal
7. SWEET FORTUNE – Four unplaced runs this year, the latter over 2500m at Saint-Malo on July
15th in a Class 4 event. Can be overlooked
Summary: RUE JONAS (3) scored over course and distance last time in mid-July and holds solid
claims of winning again. REVENTADOR (2) is an honest horse and can give the likely favourite
plenty to think about. CAP FAREWELL (1) has been below par on the last two runs and if
emulating his win at Parislongchamp in early June he can be on the premises. STYLE D’EMIRS
(5) makes up the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
RUE JONAS (3) – REVENTADOR (2) – CAP FAREWELL (1) – STYLE D’EMIRS (5)
C2 – PRIX ABBATIALE – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Maiden Race – Flat – EUR € 16,000
1. MON SCHATZI – 3rd two runs ago at this track over 1600m on July 15th in a maiden. Poor run
last time and others preferred
2. THE SNARK – Two unplaced runs so far, the latter over 1400m at Le Lion D’Angers on June
9th. Opposable
3. MUSE DES BRIERES – 4th on her debut at this track in a claimer over 1100m on July 15th.
Might find a few of these too smart
4. RUE DU PERCHE – Fair 4th at Clairefontaine over 1800m on August 9th when last racing.
Hard to ignore
5. CERES – Promise when she was 6th on her debut at this track over 1600m on July 15th. She
will have learned from that and looks a live player
6. SUPERCLASS – Unraced gelding by Cloth Of Stars, the dam won twice. Looks good on paper
and ought to be involved at the finish
7. STAR OF LIGHT – Newcomer by City Light, the dam won five races on the flat. Has a nice
profile and is best watched in the betting for any support
8. POMME SURETTE – Non partant
9. SAWATDEE KHA – Unraced filly by Taj Mahal, the dam won 5 races. Stable runners warrant
respect on their debut runs. Can be expected to make the frame
10. BAREL DE MARQUISE – Unraced filly by Style Vendome, from a trainer who can ready a
newcomer. The betting can be the most informative guide
Summary: CERES (5) represents the Francis-Henri Graffard stable and showed she has some
talent when making her debut in mid-July. She will strip fitter today and can be expected to play a
lead role. RUE DU PERCHE (4) could be the main danger after a credible effort when she was
fourth at Clairefontaine earlier this month on her second start. STAR OF LIGHT (7) and
SUPERCLASS (6) look the part on paper and both should be watched in the betting exchanges.
SELECTIONS
CERES (5) – RUE DU PERCHE (4) – STAR OF LIGHT (7) – SUPERCLASS (6)
C3 – PRIX MAURITIUS TURF CLUB (PRIX ROBERT SURCOUF) – 1800m (a1m1/8) – TURF – Class 3 Race – Flat – EUR € 15,000
1. SEABISCUIT DU RHEU – Won last time over 2000m at Mauron in a Class 3 race on July 28th.
Can place at nice odds
2. MALTOCK D’ORGERES – 5th last time over 1600m at Vichy in a claimer on July 16th.
Capable of being competitive
3. CLOUD – Three unplaced runs of late, 2nd before that on the PSF on January 7th over 1700m
in a handicap. Out of form and best watched
4. LELENTHA – Unplaced last time, 3rd before that over 1800m at this track on July 24th in a
claimer. Pass over
5. BALERION – 4th two runs ago over 1600m at Clairefontaine on July 5th in a handicap. Looks
vulnerable
6. RAPAX – 6th last time over 1900m in a handicap at Deauville on August 11th. Ought to be
thereabouts
7. IRAJA – Won over 1600m at Rochefort-Sur-Loire in a Class 3 race on July 22nd last time. IN
the mix
8. ALNOORY STAR – Won her last run over 1800m in a claimer at Nort-Sur-Erdre on August
11th. Can be on the premises
9. FRIENDS DREAM – 7th last time in a handicap at Clairefontaine on June 28th. Has shown
enough to make the top four
10. L’ETOILE DE FRANCE – Unplaced last time, 3rd before that over 1600m at Nantes in a Class
3 race on July 3rd. Others rate higher
Summary: MALTOCK D’ORGERES (2) has more than enough ability to win a race of this nature.
He might have the most to fear from RAPAX (6) who ran a credible race when sixth on his latest
run at Deauville when not beaten far on the PSF 11 days ago. ALNOORY STAR (8) got her head
in front for the first time 11 days ago at Nort-Sur-Erdre and can make the frame here. IRAJA (7)
also scored for the first time in late July and can not be discounted.
SELECTIONS
MALTOCK D’ORGERES (2) – RAPAX (6) – ALNOORY STAR (8) – IRAJA (7)
C4 – PRIX GEORGES CREIS – 1800m (a1m1/8) – TURF – Class 4 Race – Flat – EUR € 16,000
1. GREAT CHARLIE – Two unplaced runs of late, he won twice before that- the latter over 1800m
in a Class 3 handicap at Calirefontaine on June 28th. Ought to be in the shake-up
2. ANOBE – 5th last time over 1600m at Rochefort-Sur-Loire in a Class 4 race on July 21st. Won
twice in the spring and can make the top four
3. CALYPSO – Good 2nd at this track over 1800m in a Class 4 handicap 14 days ago and a win
before that in late July. In top form and is hard to ignore
4. COW BOY – Has five unplaced efforts since a win over 2150m in a Class 3 handicap at
Cagnes-Sur-Mer on January 29th. Needs to get back to form
5. GALIK – Has several unplaced runs of late, the latest over 1400m in a Class 3 handicap at
Deauville on July 30th. Out of form and best watched
6. STANTO – 3rd over 1300m in a Class 3 handicap at Deauville on February 3rd, 2023 when last
racing. Has a long absence to overcome and is best avoided
7. VARENNA – 3rd when last seen on September 22nd last year over 2000m in a Class 3
handicap at Saint-Cloud. Capable if fit to make the frame
8. GIVE ME GOLD – Has four unplaced runs of late, the latter over 2000m at Deauville in a Class
3 race on August 10th. Won twice last year and is capable of being in the mix
9. LADY ACE – Fair 2nd last time over 1800m at Le Croise-Laroche in a Class 4 race on March
22nd. Place chance
10. DZARINA – Nice 2nd last time over 1600m at Calirefontaine in a Class 4 race on August 2nd.
Live chance
11. LA MOMY – Not seen since an unplaced effort over 1600m in a handicap at Nantes on June
1st. Will need this return run
Summary: DZARINA (10) came back to form at Clairefontaine when she was second earlier this
month and is the tentative selection to go one better this time. CALYPSO (3) is in good form
having won two starts ago for the first time and followed that up with a good second over course
and distance 14 days ago. He can not be dismissed. ANOBE (2) looks like the one to be with
each way. GREAT CHARLIE (1) warrants respect and can figure.
SELECTIONS
DZARINA (10) – CALYPSO (3) – ANOBE (2) – GREAT CHARLIE (1)
C5 – PRIX DE LA SOCIETE DES COURSES DE PORNICHET – 1800m (a1m1/8) – TURF – Maiden Race – Flat – EUR € 17,000
1. BOCKEL – Unplaced on his sole start over 2100m in a claimer at Saint-Cloud on May 14th.
Looks hard to recommend
2. CUBANISTO – Well beaten on his sole start over 1800m at Dieppe on July 29th. Needs a few
to falter
3. FIRST ONE – Well beaten over 1800m at Dieppe on July 29th on his only start. Needs vast
improvement to feature
4. SOUS INFLUENCE – 5th last time, 2nd before that over 1900m at Chantilly on July 2nd in a
claimer. Can make the top three
5. SEPTIMUS – Improved effort when 4th over 1800m at Clairefontaine on July 31st on his
second start. Looks progressive and ought to be in the shake-up
6. AQUAZZURA – Unplaced last time, 4th before that over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on March 12th.
Has ability and can place at nice odds
7. PROTOSTAR – Good 3rd last time over 2500m in a Class 3 race at Aix-Les-Bains on July 4th.
Looks ready to win
8. POETIC DAWN – Decent 2nd at Les Sables over 1950m last time on her second start on July
20th. Can improve and be on the premises
9. WEDGEWOOD PEARL – Two unplaced runs recently, 2nd before that over 1900m at
Deauville on February 3rd. One to keep safe
10. REVIVANCE – Unplaced last time, 3rd on her debut before that on June 30th over 1950m at
Chateaubriant. Merits consideration
11. BOURBON FRESH – Last of 16 in a claimer at Deauville on the PSF on July 30th over 1500m
on her only start. Opposable
12. WELPOME – Newcomer by Pomellato, the dam never ran. Stable runners tend to improve for
a run or two. The betting can be the best guide
Summary: PROTOSTAR (7) might have been found a good opportunity by her connections to
break her maiden after four placed efforts. SEPTIMUS (5) could be the main danger after a good
run at Clairefonatine 22 days ago when he was fourth. POETIC DAWN (8) looks capable of
winning races judged on her second-placed run on her debut on French soil late in July after one
start in the UK before that. SOUS INFLUENCE (4) heads the remainder.
SELECTIONS
PROTOSTAR (7) – SEPTIMUS (5) – POETIC DAWN (8) – SOUS INFLUENCE (4)
C6 – PRIX FELIX GUIBERT – 1800m (a1m1/8) – TURF – Class 4 Handicap – Flat – EUR € 18,000
1. LA PELEMOISE – Nice 3rd last time, won before that over 1950m in a Class 4 handicap at
Chateaubriant on July 16th. Leading contender
2. LAVIRCA DODVILLE – Credible 4th at this track last time in mid-July and a win before that at
Saint-Cloud in a Class 3 handicap over 2000m on June 17th. Hard to ignore
3. DSCHINGIS GALI – Has several unplaced runs since a win on January 12th at Pau in a Class
3 handicap over 1600m. Needs to bounce back to form
4. ANOLINE – Two unplaced runs recently, 3rd before that over 2000m at Saint-Cloud on June
17th behind LAVIRCA DODVILLE (2). Consider each-way
5. LOVELY LADY – Nice 4th two runs back over 1800m at Aix-Les-Bains on July 9th. One to
keep safe
6. FLEUR DE SEL – Decent 2nd last time over 1400m at Le Lion D’Angers in a Class 3 handicap
on July 11th. Can get a deserved success
7. DARK ZEL – Two unplaced runs of late, 4th before that over 1600m in a Class 3 handicap at
Calirefontaine on July 5th. Unlikely to feature
8. BUTTE ROUGE – Two unplaced runs recently, won before that over 1400m at Parislongchamp
in a Class 3 handicap on April 25th. Opposable
9. AINTREEGIRL – Unplaced last time, 4th before that at Nantes over 1600m in a Class 4
handicap on July 3rd. Others make more appeal
10. FIRST DREM – Four unplaced runs of late, 3rd before that over over 1700m in a Class 3 race
on the PSF on January 7th. Hard to recommend
Summary: FLEUR DE SEL (6) has a nice chance of getting a deserved win after a string of
consistent efforts. She could have the most to fear from LA PELEMOISE (1) has also been
shaping well recently with some placed efforts and a win two runs ago at Chateaubriant in midJuly. LAVIRCA DODVILLE (2) has run well at this track recently when she was fourth in July and
she won at Saint-Cloud before that in mid-June. She warrants respect. ANOLINE (4) looks best of
the rest.
SELECTIONS
FLEUR DE SEL (6) – LA PELEMOISE (1) – LAVIRCA DODVILLE (2) – ANOLINE (4)
C7 – PRIX AU-DELA DES PISTES (PRIX DE CAEN) – 1200m (a6f) – TURF – Class 2 Race – Flat – EUR € 34,000
1. FARAONA CEN – No show in 7th spot when pitched into a Listed event at La Teste on the
21st of July 2024. Include in the play
2. MOOREA – Far from disgraced in 5th position over 1400m at La Teste in a Class 2 on the 28th
of July 2024. Could sneak into a minor spot
3. BLAZING STAR – Very encouraging performance on debut to win over 1400m at Dieppe on
the 23rd of July 2024. Winning chance
4. POSAFOLIE – Winner over 1000m at Vichy in a maiden on the 7th of August 2024. Distance is
a concern
5. VICTORY FOLIE – Ran a fair race in 4th position over 1400m at Deauville in a maiden on the
6th of August 2024. Place chance
6. HOSHIANA – Finished 4th over 1400m at Chantilly in a maiden on the 26th of June 2024.
Place chance
Summary: BLAZING STAR (3) showed lots of courage to win first time out and would have learnt
quite a bit with that experience on her side. She can make it 2-2. HOSHIANA (6) brings some
useful form to the table and is capable of getting involved. FARAONA CEN (1) is back into calmer
waters and should be able to put her best foot forward. VICTORY FOLIE (5) has a light weight
and can earn a cheque.
SELECTIONS
BLAZING STAR (3) – HOSHIANA (6) – FARAONA CEN (1) – VICTORY FOLIE (5)
C8 – PRIX DU CHEVAL DRESSAGE (PRIX DE GLANVILLE) – 1900m (a1m1/4) – ALL WEATHER – Class 3 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 20,000
1. CHIEF MAMBO – Runner up over track/trip in a Class 3 divided handicap on the 30th of July
2024. Big runner
2. MANDRES – Finished 4th over 1600m at Compiegne in a Class 3 divided limited handicap on
the 24th of May 2024. Each way claims
3. NO BARRIER – Poor run in 10th over 2400m at Vittel in a Class 4 divided limited handicap on
the 12th of August 2024. Would be a shock winner
4. JACKY – Finished 4th behind a reopposing sort over track/trip in a Class 3 divided handicap on
the 30th of July 2024. Include in all bets
5. KETAMINE BAILLY – Close up in 5th spot over track/trip in a Class 3 divided limited handicap
on the 4th of August 2024. Include in the play
6. CHALDERO – Finished 5th over 1600m at Clairefontaine in a Class 4 course qualifier on the
2nd of August 2024. Others preferred
7. MAKTAVA – Finished 4th over 2000m at Deauville in a Class 3 divided handicap on the 10th of
August 2024. Place chance
8. DOWNEVA – Bounced back to winning ways over 1800m at Clairefontaine in a Class 4 limited
handicap on the 2nd of August 2024. More needed here
9. MINOTAUROS – Finished 3rd over 1800m at Clairefontaine in a Class 3 divided handicap on
the 12th of August 2024. Outside place chance
10. LEJENDARIO – Finished 4th over 2000m at Vichy in a Class 4 divided handicap on the 31st
of July 2024. Place potential
11. CHARLOTTE TAGADA – Fair run in 5th spot over 2100m at Senonnes-Pouance in a Class 4
divided limited handicap on the 3rd of August 2024. More needed here
12. STARKEY – No show in 11th position over 1600m at Compiegne in a Class 3 divided limited
handicap on the 12th of July 2024. Would be a surprise winner
Summary: In a very competitive looking handicap, CHIEF MAMBO (1) is fancied to grab the
spoils after just missing out last time out and could go one better. JACKY (4) is seldom far off the
action and has the right type of form to win in a race of this nature. MANDRES (2) is far less
exposed than majority of these and has plenty of scope for improvement. KETAMINE BAILLY (5)
wasn’t disgraced last time out and a similar effort will see her in the mix.
SELECTIONS
CHIEF MAMBO (1) – JACKY (4) – MANDRES (2) – KETAMINE BAILLY (5)
C9 – PRIX DU CHEVAL DE SPECTACLE (PRIX D’ARGENTAN) – 1500m (a7f1/2) – ALL WEATHER – Maiden Race – Flat – EUR € 20,000
1. EL PEQUENIO – Well beaten in 5th position over 1400m at Chantilly in a maiden on the 14th of
July 2024. Easy to pass by
2. DONEGAL – Far from disgraced in 5th spot over 1400m at Deauville in a maiden on the 6th of
August 2024. Winning claims
3. TIBERIANA – Poor run in 11th over 1600m at Clairefontaine in a claimer on the 16th of August
2024. Would be a surprise winner
4. LOVELY DREAM – Finished 5th on debut over 1300m at Craon in a maiden on the 10th of
June 2024. Can go close
5. MIAIMAOU – No show in 10th position over 1800m at Clairefontaine on the 9th of August 2024.
Place chance on debut effort
6. PRINCESS SPIRIT – Moderate effort in 8th spot over 1400m at Le Lion D’angers in a maiden
on the 9th of August 2024. Hard to fancy
7. UMINEKO – Clear 2nd on debut over 1600m at Saint-Malo on the 15th of July 2024. Open to
big improvement
8. CODYA – Dam won twice over 2000m/2100m and this colt could be looking for further but is
one to keep an eye on. Follow the market
9. MAGIC WAY – Dam was unraced and this filly could be caught out by the lack of racing
experience. The market will be our best guide
Summary: DONEGAL (2) has posted two encouraging efforts to date and looks to have found
the right field to break the ice. The slight increase in trip should see him playing a leading role.
LOVELY DREAM (4) steps up in distance and with natural improvement should be in the firing
line. UMINEKO (7) bumped into a useful sort on debut but should have learnt plenty and can be a
factor. MIAIMAOU (5) can show up better with Mikael Barzalona engaged once again.
SELECTIONS
DONEGAL (2) – LOVELY DREAM (4) – UMINEKO (7) – MIAIMAOU (5)
C10 – PRIX RACE AND CARE (PRIX DE NOROLLES) – 1900m (a1m1/4) – ALL WEATHER – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 15,000
1. THUNDER DREAM – Returned off a long layoff to finish 13th over 2500m at Deauville in a
Class 4 limited handicap on the 8th of August 2024. Easy to pass by
2. ATLANTICA – Runner up over 1800m at Clairefontaine in a Class 3 divided limited handicap
on the 12th of August 2024. Big winning chance
3. DREAM AGAIN – Finished 5th over 2500m at Deauville in a Class 4 divided limited handicap
on the 18th of August 2024. Player over this trip
4. BOW LANE – Runner up over track/trip in a Class 4 limited handicap on the 10th of August
2024. Obvious place claims
5. PRINCEDESCHAMPS – No show in 8th spot over 2200m at Dieppe in a Class 4 divided
handicap on the 5th of August 2024. Easy to look elsewhere
6. RED CRAZY – Well beaten in 14th spot over 1900m at Deauville in a Class 4 divided handicap
on the 6th of July 2024. Faces an uphill task
7. GREEN CURRY – Cozy winner over track/trip in a Class 4 divided limited handicap on the 4th
of August 2024. Include in all bets
8. ZYGFRYD – Poor effort in 10th over track/trip in a Class 4 divided handicap on the 6th of July
2024. Would be a surprise winner
9. CASHFORPASSOVER – Not disgraced in 5th spot over 2500m at Deauville in a Class 4
limited handicap on the 8th of August 2024. Outside place claims
10. LLOYD – Finished 6th over 2100m at Senonnes-Pouance in a Class 4 divided limited
handicap on the 3rd of August 2024. More needed here
11. PRINCESS LAURA – Finished 3rd over 1950m at Chateaubriant in a Class 4 divided limited
handicap on the 16th of July 2024. Place chance at best
12. BELLA CIAO – Finished 7th over 2100m at Senonnes-Pouance in a Class 4 divided limited
handicap on the 3rd of August 2024. Unlikely to pose a threat
Summary: ATLANTICA (2) has been an absolute model of consistency and would be deserving
of another win. She should get every chance to go one better on her last three efforts. DREAM
AGAIN (3) has been racing over further without much success but should be more at home over
this trip and can run her best race in a while. GREEN CURRY (7) bounced back to best with a
fluent win and can go back to back. BOW LANE (4) can run into the money.
SELECTIONS
ATLANTICA (2) – DREAM AGAIN (3) – GREEN CURRY (7) – BOW LANE (4)
C11 – PRIX DU CHEVAL DE HORSE-BALL (PRIX DE LA HETRAIE) – 1900m (a1m1/4) – ALL WEATHER – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 21,000
1. MON FLAMANT – Far from disgraced in 7th position over track/trip in a divided handicap on
the 11th of August 2024. Include in the play
2. VULDETRADE – Pleasing performance to win over track/trip in a divided handicap on the 11th
of August 2024. Place chance
3. KOWALSKI – Finished 4th over 1900m at Deauville in a divided handicap on the 11th of
August 2024. Big runner
4. MANOIR – Finished 5th over 1500m at Deauville in a divided handicap on the 13th of August
2024. Place contender
5. MIXED APPROVAL – Not entirely disgraced in 7th spot over 1600m at Clairefontaine in a
divided limited handicap on the 9th of August 2024. Can outrun odds
6. MISS INCOGNITO – Finished 6th over track/trip in a divided limited handicap on the 1st of
August 2024. Place chance at best
7. HONEY BADGER – Runner up over track/trip in a divided limited handicap on the 1st of August
2024. Winning chance
8. BE A LORD – Poor run in 14th position over 1600m at Clairefontaine in a divided limited
handicap on the 9th of August 2024. One to pass by
9. KAHOOT – No type of run in 11th position over 1800m a Clairefontaine in a maiden on the 31st
of July 2024. Goes handicapping for the first time
10. PAMELA BOUM – Comfortably held in 9th spot over track/trip in a divided limited handicap on
the 1st of August 2024. Faces an uphill task here
11. NOUSDEUX – Finished 9th behind a couple reopposing sorts over track/trip in a divided
handicap on the 11th of August 2024. Hard to fancy
12. WIN ALONE – Finished 6th over 2000m at Strasbourg in a claimer on the 8th of July 2024.
Hard to recommend
13. SACRED FIRE – No show in 5th position over 2300m at Brehal in a Class 3 on the 12th of
August 2024. Would be a shock winner
Summary: KOWALSKI (3) finished behind Vuldetrade but finds himself 4kgs better off at the
weights which should swing things in his favor and he could get the job done. HONEY BADGER
(7) produced a solid finish last time out and a repeat of that effort, will see him fighting it out. MON
FLAMANT (1) won early on in his career and hasn’t been able to kick on but this seems to be the
right type of race for him to produce a big performance. VULDETRADE (2) is held at the weights
but has confidence on her side which could aid her chances in potentially going back to back.
SELECTIONS
KOWALSKI (3) – HONEY BADGER (7) – MON FLAMANT (1) – VULDETRADE (2)
C12 – PRIX DU CHEVAL REFORME (PRIX DAUGER) – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Class 3 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 27,000
1. ASTRA DREAM – Consistent filly with sound references/form credentials in handicaps,
including a creditable last-start 6th in a 1300m Quinte+ on this course earlier in the month (3
August). Not taken lightly
2. MARIE MANCINI – Unbeaten in 2 starts as a two-year-old in 2023 and has maintained her
form/consistency in handicaps this season. Runner-up in a 1400m handicap at this level in her
last start at Vichy on 16 July
3. CHANEL GOLD – Won a 1400m ParisLongchamp handicap in April but has finished unplaced
in 4 consecutive Quinte+ races, the latest (13th) on PSF at this venue over 1400m on 30 July.
Back to a competitive mark with headgear on
4. LOVELY ANGEL – Consistent, hard-knocking handicapper with solid form credentials –
finished 5th in a handicap at a higher level over 1200m at this venue on 15 August. Winning
chance back over 1400m
5. ZEPLACETOBE – Runner-up in a Salon-de-Provence handicap over 1100m on her
reappearance in April but soundly beaten in consecutive/subsequent Quinte+ events over 1300m
at ParisLongchamp – the latest (14th) on 9 May
6. ATLANTIC WAYS – Has maintained a good level of form and consistency, albeit without
success (7-start maiden). Finished 4th in a Quinte+ event on her handicap debut and was 3rd in
a 1300m handicap on this course on 3 August
7. KARELIA – Soundly beaten (unplaced) in her 4 handicap appearances. Finished a well-beaten
15th in a handicap over 1400m on PSF last time out (30 July) – others preferred
8. SLEEPY SUZY – Won back-to-back 1600m handicaps before finishing 2nd off her current mark
(under 3,5kg penalty) in a 1400m claimer at Dieppe on 29 July. Has upset potential
9. BABETTE – Debut winner at this venue over 1500m on PSF in August last year. Yet to finish
on the podium in 4 outings this term and was only 8th over 1400m at Clairefontaine on 9 August –
makes her handicap debut here
10. MILAD – Rewarded for consistency with a breakthrough victory (the first of her career) in a
conditions race at Vittel over 1600m on 2 August. Up 1,5kg on her return to the handicaps
11. MISS MAI TAI – Hard-knocking filly with sound handicap references on both surfaces,
including a 1400m Saint-Cloud win before a last-start 6th in a 1400m PSF handicap at this venue
on 30 July. Attractive outsider
12. TRUE VALUE – Bounced back to form with headgear refitted to finish 2nd in a 1600m claimer
at Clairefontaine on 2 August
13. LUNALA – Honest hard-knocker with sound references on both surfaces off higher marks.
Didnt go unnoticed in a PSF handicap (6th) over 1500m at this venue on 8 August and has been
dropped a further 1,5kg – dark horse
14. BELL SONG – Rediscovered her form/consistency in 1400m claiming races recently, the
latest (4th) at Dieppe on 29 July. Has more to do back in a handicap
15. MIELA – Inconsistent but has sound references, including a handicap victory over 1350m at
Lyon-Parilly on 2 July. Has upset potential
16. PARURE DES SABLES – Has rediscovered form and consistency since dropping to her
current mark, albeit in the claiming category. Finished 3rd on PSF over 1300m at this venue on
10 August – more needed back in a handicap
17. SIMANCAS – Unplaced in all 5 handicap appearances, the latest (11th) over 1800m on turf at
Chantilly on 14 July. Others preferred
18. BLACK CESS – Veteran mare with sound handicap references, including a 1600m victory off
a higher mark in September last year. Out of sorts recently and not likely to trouble the judge –
only 8th over 1600m last time (31 July)
Summary: LOVELY ANGEL (4) held her own at a higher level last time, finishing a creditable 5th
in a handicap over 1200m on this course and the return to 1400m coupled with the slight ease in
grade will serve her interests, especially on rain-softened ground. She gets the nod ahead of
ATLANTIC WAYS (6), runner-up in 2 of her last 3 starts including her latest on this straight
course behind a class-dropping colt. Consistent MARIE MANCINI (2) has the form and
experience to acquit herself well against older rivals, while LUNALA (13) and last-start winner
MILAD (10) are attractive outsiders with the means to make their presence felt too.
SELECTIONS
LOVELY ANGEL (4) – ATLANTIC WAYS (6) – MARIE MANCINI (2) – LUNALA (13)
C13 – PRIX DU CHEVAL DE SAUT D’OBSTACLES (PRIX DU THENNEY) – 1900m (a1m1/4) – ALL WEATHER – Class 3 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 22,000
1. VAYDENA – On the podium in 2 of 3 appearances with Théo Bachelot aboard, including her
last start when 2nd in the reference race (course-and-distance handicap) on 4 August. Candidate
for success
2. MY LORD – Out of sorts and has no references on this surface. Soundly beaten (12th) in a
2000m turf handicap at this venue on 10 August
3. PANJAMAN – Former Quinté+ winner who has plummeted in the weights/ratings to a
dangerous mark. Finished 7th in a 2200m conditions race on turf at Clairefontaine on 27 July but
may well fare better here
4. VENES – Inconsistent gelding whose best references on this surface were achieved at a lower
level. Unplaced (15th) in a 1300m handicap on this course on 8 August
5. SECOND TO NONE – A proven PSF performer with sound references. Unplaced in back-toback turf handicaps recently at Vittel, the latest (5th) over 2400m on 12 August
6. LE TROPIC – Caught the eye when 4th in the reference race on 4 August in a course-anddistance handicap. With Christophe Soumillon in the irons, his candidacy for success is
undeniable
7. LUCI DEL FARO – Made no impression when only 9th in a course-and-distance handicap
recently (17 August) but she remains capable of much better – finished 3rd over track and trip on
30 July. Can make amends
8. POLMINHAC – Unreliable handicapper whose 2 career wins were achieved over this track and
trip. Bounced back to form with an encouraging last-start 5th in a course-and-distance handicap
on 30 July – keep safe
9. MARTIAL ART – Capable hard-knocker with references at this level in PSF handicaps off
higher marks. Disappointed recently – only 9th over track and trip on 30 July – but he shouldn’t be
underestimated
10. MAGIC TUNIS – Finished an eye-catching 3rd in the benchmark race (course-and-distance
handicap) on 4 August. On the shortlist
11. EXCITING – Subject of ‘track talk’ in his last 2 appearances but finished unplaced in both – the
latest (14th) over 1600m in a turf handicap at this venue on 17 August. Finished 6th over track
and trip on 4 August
12. JUSSIFER – Hard-knocking veteran handicapper who is seldom far off the mark. Didn’t go
unnoticed when 6th in a 2000m turf handicap at Vichy on 17 July
13. MARVANCO – Went off the boil in April and has finished unplaced in 3 consecutive outings.
Soundly beaten (10th) in a course-and-distance handicap on 4 August
Summary: LUCI DEL FARO (7) was unsuited to how the race panned out last time and, as such,
shouldn’t be hastily condemned for that performance. She could be worth siding with here and is
preferred to VAYDENA (1) who should fight for victory if confirming the improvement of her last
start (2nd) from a favourable No 2 gate. LE TROPIC (6) is a proven performer on this course and
could make life difficult for those rivals. EXCITING (11) will appreciate the return to PSF and has
the means to make his presence felt too in a race of this ilk.
SELECTIONS
LUCI DEL FARO (7) – VAYDENA (1) – LE TROPIC (6) – EXCITING (11)
C14 – PRIX PARIS TURF – PRIX FRANCOIS ANDRE – GRAND PRIX DES FEMMES JOCKEYS – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Class 2 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 53,000
1. AVERSA – Shock winner of a 1500m Quinté+ at Saint-Cloud on 11 June but has struggled
since – finished unplaced in subsequent outings, the latest (12th) on this course over 1200m on
15 August
2. SEE YOU PINK – Disappointing at this level recently and soundly beaten (13th) in a 1200m
claimer on this course on 1 August. Has the means to do better
3. ALLURRE – Didn’t go unnoticed when 6th in a 2000m Quinté+ at Lyon-Parilly in June against
male opposition and has confirmed that form with a good 4th over 1800m at Aix-les-Bains on 14
July. Place chance
4. LA BELLE POETE – Outfought in the latter stages, finishing 8th on this course in her first
Quinte+ appearance (3 August) over 1300m. Outsider
5. PEACEFUL SEA – Soundly beaten in her 2 Quinte+ appearances (both at Saint-Cloud), the
latest over 1400m on 30 June – could only finish 13th. Others preferred
6. FREJA – Consistent mare with sound references/form credentials at this level, including a laststart 3rd over track and trip on 30 July. High on the shortlist
7. ALVA – Model of consistency at this level, even against male opposition. Didn’t go unn noticed
when 5th in a 1600m Quinte+ at Compiegne on 22 July
8. DARI RIVER – Finished 9th in the coveted Prix de Bayeux over 1600m on this course on 6
August but was far from disgraced. She will enjoy reverting to 1400m and can play a leading role
9. DIVIDE AND RULE – Winner on handicap debut over 1600m and confirmed her
competitiveness under a 3kg penalty by finishing 3rd in a good Class 2 at Vichy over 1600m on
18 July. Has a winning chance
10. KOSLOVKA – Won and finished 3rd in 2 Quinté+ events during the spring but has failed to
confirm that form this summer. Finished a well-beaten 12th over 1300m on this course in a similar
contest on 3 August
11. TIFFANYLI – Last-start winner of a 1400m conditions race at Clairefontaine on 9 August.
Back in a handicap with 1kg penalty to carry
12. CLANITHA – Lightly raced filly with interesting form references in conditions races, including a
last-start 5th over 1400m at La Teste on 22 July. Dangerous to discount given her opening
handicap mark – dark horse
13. TOKYO DREAMER – Didn’t go unnoticed when finishing a creditable 5th in a three-year-old
Quinté+ event over 1300m on this course last time (3 August). Attractive outsider
14. ZANDY – Deemed worthy of contesting the Group I Prix Marcel Boussac last year but unable
to fulfill Classic aspirations this term. Finished 9th in the Group I Prix Jean Prat on 7 July but
cannot be taken lightly
15. TERREDEGUERRE – Finished an unlucky 6th in the reference race (1500m Quinte+ at SaintCloud) on 11 June but only 10th in a similar event over 1600m at Compiegne on 22 July. For
lovers of outsiders
16. MAGESTIC MOON – Outclassed (6th) in a 2100m Group III and soundly beaten (10th) in a
2000m Class 2 conditions race last time out (6 August) on this course. Dropped significantly in
trip for her handicap debut
Summary: DIVIDE AND RULE (9) was an authoritative winner of a handicap in June and
continued her momentum by finishing a good 3rd in a quality Class 2 event at Vichy, so is value
for the win in her first Quinté+ appearance. FREJA (6) is also a candidate for success judged on
the strength and consistency of her form, while DARI RIVER (8) is likely to fare better at this level
and could play a leading role too. Consistent ALVA (7). ZANDY (14), who receives weight from
most of her rivals, and handicap debutante CLANITHA (12) are others to consider in a typically
competitive Quinté+ event.
SELECTIONS
DIVIDE AND RULE (9) – FREJA (6) – DARI RIVER (8) – ALVA (7)
