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France Form Sheet – 28 August
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C1 – PRIX DE COURTIEUX – 1800m (a1m1/8) – TURF – Class 2 Race – Flat – EUR € 28,000
1. MANDALAY – Was victorious on debut, followed up with a 5th at Deauville over 2000m on the
8th of June and has strong each way claims
2. ZELMAN – Might be able to progress on latest 4th over 1400m on the 18th of August at Lyon
Of Angers. Include in larger quartet perms
3. GATSBY WINGS – Lightly raced, placed 2nd over 1800m at Lyon Silk on the 18th of
December last year. Will probably need this, and a few more, to tighten up. Pass by
4. BAD DESIRE – Has had only one run here in France thus far, finished 4th in a Listed event
over 2400m in Ireland on the 6th of June and might be able to place in this
5. KOVEL – Ignore last run when 7th in a Group 2, finished 2nd over 2000m before that at Lyon
Parilly and rates the one to be with. Win
6. QUANTUM – Maxime Guyon rides, finished 4th over 2400m at Lyon Parilly on the 23rd of June
and can get much closer. Place chance
7. ZANZIA – Won at this track over 2000m on the 22nd of July and might be able to follow up but
do far prefer others. Small place chance at best
8. DAZZLING JEWEL – Placed 5th over 1900m in a Handicap at Deauville on the 30th of July
and has fair overall form. Good chance
9. ICON CEN – Was a winner first up over 1800m at Dieppe on the 29th of July and could be
anything. Can follow up. Big chance
Summary: KOVEL (5) is lightly raced and was seen in a Group 2 field last time. Ignore that, and
judge on earlier good form. He is the one they all have to fear the most. MANDALAY (1) won on
debut over 1800m at Clairefontaine and followed up with an encouraging 5th at Deauville. He
surely has plenty more to offer and has to be taken seriously. DAZZLING JEWEL (8) runs for
Godolphin and has already recorded two victories locally. Big runner. ICON CEN (9) was an
impressive winner on debut and could be absolutely anything. Bright chance.
SELECTIONS
KOVEL (5) – MANDALAY (1) – DAZZLING JEWEL (8) – ICON CEN (9)
C2 – PRIX DE L’AVESNOIS – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Maiden Race – Flat – EUR € 30,000
1. STORIA DI ROMA – Has only managed two 7th places and will need to serve up much more
than that to threaten. Far prefer others for the shortlist. No
2. EL CHIRIPA – Would be a shock winner based on what we have seen thus far. Finished only
6th and 8th respectively and can be ignored from all bets. No
3. HAZA – Has not shone in two races thus far and will need serious improvement to threaten.
Happy to pass by
4. DUTY – Finished a fair 5th on debut over 1500m at Deauville on the 28th of July and will need
to do way more than that to feature. No
5. PRECIOSO – Expect plenty improvement on debut 7th over 1400m at Vichy on the 15th of July
and can finish in the first three. Respect and include
6. NAKED MEMORIES – Showed good improvement at the second time of asking when 2nd over
1400m at Saint-Cloud on the 11th of June and could be hard to beat. Strong first choice
7. YOUNG AND PROUD – Was victorious at Vichy four races back and has been holding solid
form since. Finished 2nd over 1600m at Vichy last time. Strong claims
8. CACOFONIX – Caught the eye when finishing 3rd over 1400m at Deauville on the 6th of this
month and can get much closer today. Strong each way chance
Summary: NAKED MEMORIES (6) showed encouraging progression from run one, to run two,
when placing 2nd over 1400m at Saint-Cloud on the 11th of June, and with expected, further
improvement, could be hard to peg back. Strong win choice. CACOFONIX (8) has caught the eye
in both his races thus far and can be expected to go close today. Big danger to the first choice.
YOUNG AND PROUD (7) was a winner four starts back and has been consistent ever since. He
has each way claims, but with a much brighter chance of placing. PRECIOSO (5) has tons of
scope to build on his debut 7th at Vichy. Respect and include.
SELECTIONS
NAKED MEMORIES (6) – CACOFONIX (8) – YOUNG AND PROUD (7) – PRECIOSO (5)
C3 – PRIX DE LA REINE DU MUGUET (PRIX DES NAIADES) – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Maiden Race – Flat – EUR € 30,000
1. BELLA INDIA – Ran an encouraging race first up when 2nd over 1500m at Deauville on the
28th of July and can go one better. Strong each way chance
2. IFFROCTA FAL – Will need to improve many lengths on debut 9th for the victory today and
therefore far prefer others. Pass by and exclude from all bets
3. ASTRAL WAY – Has finished 3rd in both races thus far and has plenty scope to do way better
and can go close to getting it all right. Big runner
4. RUCHBAH – Finished 2nd over 1600m at Deauville on the 10th of August and can go one
more. Strong first suggestion. Win
5. MAMINOA – Was 2nd on debut over 1400m at Lion D’Angers on the 4th of August and can
give plenty cheek to the top ones. Obviously has a bright chance. Include
6. ETOILE GRISE – Has shown very little in all four starts and would therefore be a shock winner.
Unlikely. No. Pass by
7. PINKY CEN – Has scope to build on debut 5th at Chantilly over 1000m. An outsider that could
get into the action. Small place chance
8. FILE INDIENNE – A daughter of U S Navy Flag that could be absolutely anything but watch the
betting for more of an idea. Might need a few runs to tighten up. Pass by for now
9. AFTER DARK – A daughter of Persian King out of a mare that won one race. Watch the betting
trends as race time looms but do prefer others this time
Summary: RUCHBAH (4) ran an absolute cracker first time out when 2nd over 1600m at
Deauville earlier this month. She should have progressed naturally from that and rates a hard
horse to oppose. Possible banker for all bets. BELLA INDIA (1) also caught the attention on debut
by also running up 2nd, but over 1500m at Deauville. Expect plenty more from this daughter of
Goken. ASTRAL WAY (3) has finished 3rd in both races and can now get much, much closer.
Strong place chance. She deserves plenty respect. MAMINOA (5) ran well on debut and is
confidently selected to finish in the first four.
SELECTIONS
RUCHBAH (4) – BELLA INDIA (1) – ASTRAL WAY (3) – MAMINOA (5)
C4 – PRIX DE JAUX – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 23,000
1. SUPER BUDDY – Makes local debut, has been racing in Germany where finishing 2nd, 1st and
2nd respectively. Huge runner if taking to the course. An outsider with a chance
2. REVERSO – Was a winner at Cagnes-Sur-Mer over 1500m in penultimate run but followed up
with a dismal 7th over 1200m. Can do way better and has a chance
3. KALEOCREEK – Current form has been on the decline over various distances and is therefore
hard to make a case for. Happy to ignore. No
4. UNE PEINTURE – Placed 4th over 1600m in a claimer at Clairefontaine on the 2nd of this
month. Strong each way chance
5. TERESA MENDOZA – Ignore last run when 11th over 1400m at Clairefontaine earlier this
month and can be judged on penultimate 4th place. Outside chance
6. ROGUE ENFORCER – Has been running in Great Britian recently and will need to improve a
ton for the win this time. Has shown some ability before but is hard to assess. Pass by
7. NICE DREAM – Has been running in stronger races than this, finished 7th over 1500m at
Deauville in a Handicap. Could improve to place and represent some value
8. TARNAC – Has been running in competitive races recently but finishing way downfield which
makes her hard to assess but better can be expected from her. Chance
9. GENTILESCHI – Is a tad erratic and will need to build on latest downfield finish over 1800m in
Ireland and is therefore hard to fancy. Unlikely. Pass by
10. ANTICO – Won over 1300m at Chantilly three races back but has been disappointing since.
Will need to improve on current form to threaten but the field is weak. Place chance
11. VICE CAPTAIN – Is holding form, was a winner three runs back and finished 2nd over 1600m
at Vichy last time in a similar class. Can go one more. Big runner
12. BATESCA – Finished 5th over 1400m at Dieppe on the 5th of August in a weak claiming race
and can finish in the first four based on best form. Include
Summary: UNE PEINTURE (4) has won once from twelve starts and is always there and
thereabouts at the finish. He was 4th over 1600m last time in a similar field and can go close.
Strong each way claims. VICE CAPTAIN (11) is lightly raced compared to the others and seems
talented and competitive in this grade. He can win. TARNAC (8) was a winner on debut but has
disappointed thereafter. She might be able to improve to find a place position in this. REVERSO
(2) is worth considering for all bet types as he was a winner at the penultimate and can do way
better than his recent 7th. Chance.
SELECTIONS
UNE PEINTURE (4) – VICE CAPTAIN (11) – TARNAC (8) – REVERSO (2)
C5 – PRIX DU PUITS DU ROY – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Class 3 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 22,000
1. HEATHERWOOD – Winner over 1800m at Clairefontaine in a Class 3 divided handicap on the
31st of July 2024. Big runner
2. MOON RIDER – Finished 7th over 1300m at Deauville in a Class 3 divided handicap on the
20th of August 2024. Hard to fancy
3. AUTUMN TWILIGHT – Well beaten in 13th spot over 1600m at Compiegne in a Class 3 divided
limited handicap on the 26th of May 2024. Unlikely to mount a challenge
4. ISEULT – Weak effort in 8th over 1000m in Belgium on the 19th of August 2024. Others make
more appeal
5. CHILLI PRINCESS – Finished 3rd over 1400m at Dieppe in a Class 4 course qualifier on the
5th of August 2024. Place claims
6. IRBIS – Runner up over 1600 at Vichy in a Class 4 divided handicap on the 7th of August 2024.
Winning chance
7. UN PLUS UNE – Finished 7th over 1500m at Deauville in a Class 3 divided limited handicap on
the 11th of August 2024. Would be a surprise winner
8. INVERINATE – Runner up over 1400m at Deauville in a Class 4 claiming handicap on the 3rd
of August 2024. More to do on overall form
9. DAYYAN – Winner over 1300m at Vittel in a Class 4 limited handicap on the 2nd of August
2024. Upset type
10. TOPINAMBUR – Finished 2nd over 1400m at Vichy in a Class 4 course qualifier on the 14th
of August 2024. Place chance
11. FASTER – Not disgraced in 6th spot over 1600m at Deauville in a Class 3 divided limited
handicap on the 17th of August 2024. Place chance
12. ADDICTION DREAM – No show in 12th spot over 1500m at Deauville in a Class 3 divided
limited handicap on the 11th of August 2024. Would be a shock winner
13. LE KAKOU – Poor effort in 14th over 1400m at Vichy in a Class 4 divided handicap on the
20th of July 2024. One to pass by
14. ZENIGATA – Finished 5th over 1400m at Dieppe in a Class 4 value claiming handicap on the
29th of July 2024. Place chance at best
15. SABLE DU PYLA – Finished 12th over 1900m at Deauville in a Class 3 divided limited
handicap on the 4th of August 2024. Would be a surprise winner
16. LES TROIS VALLEES – Ran a fair race in 5th spot over 1300m at Deauville in a Class 3
divided handicap on the 20th of August 2024. Each way chance
Summary: IRBIS (6) has been holding form very well and looks poised for another big
performance. He could find the drop in trip to his liking and can go one better. HEATHERWOOD
(1) won a nice race last time out and a repeat performance will see him fighting out the finish.
FASTER (11) comes in with a nice handy weight and could be competitive off his current mark.
TOPINAMBUR (10) bounced back to form with a pleasing effort and if confirming, he could be in
the mix.
SELECTIONS
IRBIS (6) – HEATHERWOOD (1) – FASTER (11) – TOPINAMBUR (10)
