France (Vichy) Form Sheet & Race Previews – Tuesday, September 24

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France Form Sheet – 24 September

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Race 1 – PRIX DU PUY MARY – GRAND PRIX DES GENTLEMEN-RIDERS DE VICHY – 2400m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 3 Race – Flat – EUR €15,000

  1. ROATAN – Did not show his beat when 9th in a Conditions race at Craon over this distance on 31 August. Capable of better and is not out of it
  2. TREATWOOD – Only modest of late and was 7th last time out in a handicap at Lyon-Parilly over 2400m on 11 September. Capable of playing a minor role
  3. LEMPIRA – Did not show his best when 11th last time out in a handicap at Deauville over 3200m on 20 August. Better this distance and can contest the finish
  4. CAMERON – Finished 6th last time out in a Conditions race at Dieppe over 1800m on 27 August. Capable of better and could make the frame
  5. SOUND OF SIXTIES – Disappointing first run in a handicap when finishing 12th at Strasbourg over 2350m on 13 September. Capable of better and has a place chance
  6. SALT FLAKE – Has struggled a bit in handicaps of late and was 13th last time out at Clairefontaine-Deauville over 2400m on 24 August. Big chance in this line-up
  7. NASSANDRES – Has lost her way this year and was well beaten last time out in a handicap at Clairefontaine-Deauville over 2400m on 24 August. Capable of better and is not out of it

Summary: A tough start to the card. even though it is a small field it is competitive. SALT FLAKE (6) is on a mission for redemption after flopping in some recent handicaps. She is capable of scoring in this line-up. LEMPIRA (3) struggled over a longer distance but is more at home this distance and can bounce back to be a threat. NASSANDRES (7) is capable of better and is not out of it. CAMERON (4) is another to consider.

SELECTIONS
SALT FLAKE (6) – LEMPIRA (3) – NASSANDRES (7) – CAMERON (4)

Race 2 – PRIX DU PUY DE SANCY – 2400m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 1 Race – Flat – EUR €30,000

  1. PAY TO LEARN – Not disgraced when fourth last time out in a Listed race at Clairefontaine-Deauville over this distance on 27 July. Big chance in this line-up
  2. WILD HORSES – A winner on debut and was not disgraced when third last time out in a Conditions race at Clairefontaine-Deauville over this distance on 16 August. Not out of it
  3. SUPERJET – Has some fair form and was fourth last time out at Halle over 2200m on 31 August. Needs major improvement to beat these rivals
  4. FLYWIRE – Disappointing recent form and was 6th last time out in a Conditions race at Saint-Cloud over this distance on 6 September. Capable of fighting out the finish if at his best
  5. SIR SILJAN – A three-year-old colt by Cloth Of Stars out of La Undecima who is making his debut. Watch the betting
  6. GOLDEN BELLE – Did not show her best when 8th last time out in a Conditions race at ParisLongchamp over 2800m on 1 September. Won her first two starts over this distance and deserves respect

Summary: PAY TO LEARN (1) ran well when fourth in a Listed race last time out and does appear to set the standard for this race. FLYWIRE (4) has been disappointing of late but is capable of getting involved with the finish. GOLDEN BELLE (6) has won twice over this distance and deserves respect in this line-up. WILD HORSES (2) is another that should be given respect.

SELECTIONS
PAY TO LEARN (1) – FLYWIRE (4) – GOLDEN BELLE (6) – WILD HORSES (2)

Race 3 – PRIX DE MARLY-LE-ROI – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Maiden Race – Flat – EUR €16,000

  1. EL PEQUENIO – Not disgraced when fifth in both starts, with the latest being in a Conditions race at Deauville over 1500m on 22 August. Should contest the finish
  2. MERANO – Has been fair in both starts and was 6th last time out in a Conditions-Race at Saint-Cloud over 1600m on 6 September. Can fight out the finish in this line-up
  3. STELLAR CHOP – Disappointing last run when 11th last time out in a Conditions race at Marseille-Borély over 1800m on 2 September. Did better in his penultimate start and is not out of it
  4. IDYLLE DU FRAISSE – Well beaten in both starts, with the latest being in a Conditions race at Marseille-Borély over 1800m on 2 September. Others are preferred
  5. SIGNORIA PIAZZA – Unreliable and was fourth last time out in a Conditions race at this course and distance. Might play a minor role
  6. TIME TO GALI – Has not shown much in two starts and was 7th last time out in a Conditions race at Lyon-Parilly over 1600m on 11 September. Needs to do a bit more to win this race
  7. SAPHO – Did not show much on debut when 8th in a Conditions race at ParisLongchamp over 1600m on 29 August. Capable of improvement and has a place chance
  8. MIEUX QUE PAPA – Finished 11th on debut over this track and trip on debut on 19 August. Capable of improvement but others are preferred
  9. MORUS – A two-year-old colt by Mondialiste out of Inanga who is making his debut. Watch the betting
  10. MANUSCRIPT – A two-year-old gelding by Romanised out of Garala who is making his debut. Watch the betting
  11. MAYDY DE ROMAY – A two-year-old filly by Jeu St Eloi out of Grey Delice who is making her debut. watch the betting. Watch the betting
  12. THE WASP – A two-year-old filly by Whipper out of Mandurisk Glitters who is making her debut. Watch the betting

Summary: A weak race form-wise and it may pay to be with a newcomer. MORUS (9) is well-bred and could be ready to score. MERANO (2) has only been fair in two starts but could contest the finish. MANUSCRIPT (10) makes his debut and does have Maxine Guyon in the irons so deserves the utmost respect. EL PEQUENIO (1) has only been modest in both starts but does have a winning chance in this line-up.

SELECTIONS
MORUS (9) – MERANO (2) – MANUSCRIPT (10) – EL PEQUENIO (1)

Race 4 – PRIX DE LAPALISSE – 1000m (a5f) – TURF – Maiden Race – Flat – EUR €23,000

  1. JAWWAL – Threatening to win a race and was runner-up last time out in a Conditions race at Moulins over 1000m on 26 August. Be right there at the finish
  2. PERGOLOR – Has not shown much in two starts and was 8th last time out in a Conditions race at Deauville over 1200m on 20 August. capable of improvement but others are preferred
  3. TAVULLIA – Has some fair form and was 5th last time out in a claimer at this course over 1400m on 14 August. Has a winning chance
  4. L’EQUITE – Not disgraced when 5th on debut in a Conditions race at Moulins over 1000m on 26 August. Might play a minor role
  5. DRUMROY GIRL – She finished third on her debut in a conditions race at Moulins, which was over 1000m on 26 August. Big chance with improvement expected
  6. FUJI HANA – Has improved of late and was fourth last time out in a claimer at Chantilly over 1300m on 3 September. Has a place chance
  7. KEY TO VICTORY – Did not show her best when 9th last time out in a handicap at Chantilly over 1200m on 7 September. Has won a claimer before and is capable of making the frame

Summary: DRUMROY GIRL (5) showed promise on debut when third and just behind the experienced JAWWAL (1). They look likely to fight out the finish once again and DRUMROY GIRL (5) has scope for more improvement than her rival. JAWWAL (1) will not go down easily though. TAVULLIA (3) and KEY TO VICTORY (7) try a short er distance and both are not out of it either.

SELECTIONS
DRUMROY GIRL (5) – JAWWAL (1) – TAVULLIA (3) – KEY TO VICTORY (7)

Race 5 – PRIX DE BUSSET – 1000m (a5f) – TURF – Handicap – Flat – EUR €20,000

  1. DAIQUIBERRY – Not disgraced when runner-up last time out in a Conditions race at Fontainebleau over 1200m on 30 April. Has won over this track and trip before and can upset
  2. ASTRA DREAM – Did not show her best when 8th in a handicap at Deauville over 1400m on 22 August. Capable of fighting out the finish in this line-up
  3. MESSINA – Both wins were in Madrid and was 8th last time out in a Conditions race at La Teste-de-Buch over 1100m on 31 August. Can contest the finish
  4. LOYAL PRINCE – Returned to his best with a handicap win over this distance at Moulins last time out on 26 August. Carries a 3,50kg penalty for that win but can follow up
  5. REVANCHE – Has struggled of last and was tenth last time out in a handicap at Dieppe over this distance on 21 August. Others are preferred
  6. SENZA TE – Has already won three times this year and was not disgraced when third in a handicap at Strasbourg over 1400m on 15 September. Not out of it
  7. BREATHE ON – Yet to win a race and was 7th last time out in a handicap at Dieppe over 10000m on 21 August. Did better over this track and trip before that and can bounce back to score
  8. BOTTOMS UP – Yet to win a race but was fourth last time out in a handicap at Le Croisé-Laroche over 1100m on 19 September. Capable of earning some minor money

Summary: A very open-looking handicap. BREATHE ON (7) is best judged on a good penultimate start when runner-up over this track and trip. MESSINA (3) was not disgraced last time out but both wins were in Spain. ASTRA DREAM (2) should be a threat in this line-up dropped in distance. SENZA TE (6) has won a couple of times already and has a winning chance.

SELECTIONS
BREATHE ON (7) – MESSINA (3) – ASTRA DREAM (2) – SENZA TE (6)

Race 6 – PRIX NATURE – 1000m (a5f) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR €16,000

  1. I DARE – Has already won twice this year and was not disgraced when 5th last time out in a handicap at Marseille-Borély over 1200m on 2 September. Should fight out the finish
  2. WASACHOP – Disappointing form of late and was 11th last time out in a handicap at Marseille-Borely over 1200m on 2 September. More is needed to win this race
  3. HAARICIA – Showed vast improvement when third last time out in a handicap at Marseille-Borély over 1200m on 2 September. Not out of it
  4. KENZYDANCER – It has been more than two years since his last win but he is in good form and was fourth last time out in a handicap at Marseille-Borély over 1200m on 2 September. Can contest the finish
  5. THE DIG – On a long losing run but was not disgraced when 5th last time out in a handicap over this track and trip on 23 August. Can contest the finish
  6. MEHANYDREAM – Did not show his best when 6th in a handicap last time out at Chantilly over 1100m on 3 September. Won a handicap over this track and trip before that and has a winning chance
  7. SPACE FORCE – On a very long losing run and was well beaten last time out in a handicap at Compiegne over 1400m on 28 August. Others are preferred
  8. EXPLORAR – Unreliable but was third last time out in a handicap over this track and trip on 7 August. Has a place chance
  9. EL MANSOUR – yet to win a race and was 12th last time out in a handicap over this track and trip on 23 August. Very unlikely to win

Summary: KENZYDANCER (4) is in good shape and could be ready to break a very long losing run. It is a competitive race. I DARE (1) was not disgraced last time out and is capable of doing a lot better this time. HAARICIA (3) showed vast improvement last time out and could have more to offer this time. THE DIG (5) is one of a few more that would not be a surprise winner.

SELECTIONS
KENZYDANCER (4) – I DARE (1) – HAARICIA (3) – THE DIG (5)

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