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RACE 1: JACQUES BOUTIER MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM TARBES RACE 1) – 1100M – TIME: 16:10 PRIZE MONEY: EUR23000
Race Preview: Hornig Colt by Showcasing the dam never raced. From a top trainer who has his horses in good form. One to watch in the betting for clues. Noble D’argent (FR) Colt by Romanised, the dam won 3 races. Respected trainer who can get one to strike on debut. The betting can guide. Mataki (IRE) Colt by Goken, the dam ran a few times. From a leading stable who knows the time of day. Watch the betting for clues. Mefie Toi (FR) Colt by De Treville, the dam won 2 races. Might need this debut run for experience. The betting can be the best guide.
RACE 2: DE LA VILLE DE SAN SEBASTIAN MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM TARBES RACE 2) – 1100M – TIME: 16:40 PRIZE MONEY: EUR23000
Race Preview: Sy Ly (FR) Filly by De Treville, the dam won 1 race. Respected trainer and any market support could be a guide to her expected performance. Oshia (FR) Filly by Romanised, the dam won 1 race. Her trainer is a shrewd operator who knows the time of day. Watch the betting for any market support. Marie Alice (FR) Filly by Kendargent, the dam won 3 races and was Listed placed. From a leading trainer who can ready a newcomer. The betting can be the best guide. Chocolate Cheetah (FR) Filly by Oasis Dream, the dam won 1 race and was placed in a Listed race. Top trainer and a nice profile. One who can have a say in the finish.
RACE 3: JEAN PEYTA MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM TARBES RACE 3) – 1500M – TIME: 17:11 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21000
Race Preview: Kai Lung (FR) Four solid placed efforts, 2nd on the last of them over 1600m at La Teste in a maiden on March 22nd. Leading chance. Barantin (FR) Nice 3rd on the one start over 1600m at Toulouse on March 3rd. He can improve from that run and be involved in the finish. Henshaw (FR) Unplaced on the one start over 2100m at Toulouse on March 19th in a conditions race. Can make progress to make the frame. Roman Forum (FR) Unraced gelding by Romanised, the dam ran once. From a respected trainer who will have this gelding well prepared. Watch the betting exchanges.
RACE 4: DENOUSTE MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM TARBES RACE 4) – 1500M – TIME: 17:43 PRIZE MONEY: EUR20000
Race Preview: Mahrouse (FR) Ran well to be 2nd over 1400m at Bordeaux Le Bouscat on debut on March 28th. Can improve and has a leading chance. Mansoor De Faust (FR) Pleasing 3rd over 1400m at Bordeaux Le Bouscat on debut on March 28th. Progress is expected and is in the mix. Rich N Classy (FR) Unraced colt by Big Easy, the dam never raced. From a good stable who can ready a newcomer. Watch the betting patterns. Ghazan Du Soleil (FR) Unraced colt by Gazwan, the dam ran once. Stable runners warrant respect on debut. Any market support should be noted.
RACE 5: DE MAUBOURGET MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM TARBES RACE 5) – 1500M – TIME: 18:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21000
Race Preview: Alreyyah (IRE) Caught the eye when finishing 4th on debut over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on the 29th of last month and with natural progression, could take a power of beating. Win. Seine Lady (IRE) Excellent last run when 2nd over 1400m at Le Mans on the 21st of March and should give plenty cheek all the way home. Strong each way claims. Blue Lilas Lightly campaigned, finished 3rd over 1600m last time and has scope to get a lot closer now. Big chance. Marques (FR) Placed 4th over 1600m on the 22nd of March and must be factored into all bets. Good each way claims.
RACE 6: DOMINIQUE ABADIE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM TARBES RACE 6) – 2100M – TIME: 18:47 PRIZE MONEY: EUR17000
Race Preview: Biak Lescribaa (FR) Running well, finished 2nd over 1900m in a Handicap on the 28th of March at Bordeaux Le Bouscat and is confidently selected to go one more. Lady Wanda (FR) Was a winner at the last start which was over 1900m in March at Bordeaux Le Bouscat and should be a serious threat to the first choice. Magnificent Seven (FR) Recorded the best race of her career thus far last time when an encouraging 2nd over 2100m at Saint-Cloud albeit in a weak claiming race. Strong each way chance. Monterrico (FR) Holding form, attractive effort last time when 2nd at Pornichet and must be taken very seriously. Big runner.
RACE 7: DESIR DE MAI MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 5) – 1600M – TIME: 19:03 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21000
Race Preview: Kohana Two unplaced runs of late, 2nd before that over 1300m at Deauville on December 18th in a maiden race. Leading player. Alex Volk (FR) Unraced gelding by Golden Horde, the dam never ran. Nice profile, and a lead role can be expected. Watch the betting patterns. Glamourdale Showed ability when 9th on his sole start over 1600m at Chantilly on March 13th in a conditions race. Can improve and is one to consider each way. Tommy Boy (FR) 7th on the one start over 1600m at Deauville on August 10th in a conditions race. Should improve from that run with fitness taken on trust.
RACE 8: DU PRINTEMPS STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 6) – 2400M – TIME: 19:40 PRIZE MONEY: EUR22000
Race Preview: Mister Gatz (FR) Useful operator, 4th in a Listed race on his last run over 3000m at Fontainebleau on November 14th. He will be well tuned for this return to action. Partenit (FR) Won on his last start over 2400m at this track in a Class 2 race on March 16th. No fitness concern and can feature. Mononof (FR) Needed his race when 7th on March 18th over 3000m in a Class 2 race at Fontainebleau. Can give a better account this time. Sir Siljan (FR) Below par on his seasonal return at Fontainebleau over 3000m in a Class 2 race on March 18th. Capable performer and more expected.
RACE 9: DE BELLECOMBE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 7) – 1600M – TIME: 20:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR15000
Race Preview: Princesse Vera (FR) 5th last time, 3rd before that over 1600m at Le Mans in a Class 4 handicap on March 10th. Player. Opera (FR) Won on her last start over 1800m at Lyon La Soie in a Class 4 handicap on March 30th. In form and can feature. Ventura Vision (FR) Placed 3rd on the last two runs, the latter over 1800m in a Class 4 handicap on March 30th behind OPERA (3). Ought to be in the shake-up. Sanka Chop (FR) Two good runs of late, a win on the latter over 1600m in a Class 4 race at Cavaillon on March 23rd. Each way angle.
RACE 10: DE MONPLAISIR HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 8) – 1600M – TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: EUR17000
Race Preview: Hoolong (FR) Fair 3rd on his one run this year over 1600m at this track in a Class 4 race on March 16th. Looks ready to score. Heytesbury Lane (IRE) Unplaced last time, 2nd before that over track and trip in a Class 4 race on March 16th. Hard to overlook. Eternel (FR) Recent win over 1400m at Compiegne on March 28th in a Class 3 handicap. One to keep safe. Loki (FR) Ran well to be 2nd over 1600m in a Class 4 handicap at La Teste on April 2nd on the latest start. Among the leading each way options.
RACE 11: DE BADEN-BADEN CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM STRASBOURG RACE 1) – 1400M – TIME: 21:30 PRIZE MONEY: EUR12000
Race Preview: Haza (FR) Has yet to win a race and was 9th last time out in handicap at Senonnes-Pouancé over 1350m on 15 March. Has run well this course and distance and has a winning chance. Specialissima (FR) Has some fair form and finished 5th last time out in a handicap at Argentan over 1300m on 9 April. Can contest the finish trying a claimer. Beechcraft (FR) Finished 7th last time out in a Condition race at Deauville over 1300m on 29 November. Won in this division before that and can bounce back to score returning from a break. Likethewind (FR) Unreliable and was 8th last time out in a Conditions race at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 1300m on 12 February. Can contest the finish.
RACE 12: DE WISSEMBOURG HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM STRASBOURG RACE 2) – 2350M – TIME: 22:07 PRIZE MONEY: EUR18000
Race Preview: Pote (FR) Needed his only run of the year when 16th in a handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2400m on 16 March. In good form before that and has a winning chance. Zamnesia (FR) In very good form and was runner-up last time out in handicap over this track and trip on 22 March. Should fight it out. Joli Coup (FR) Not reliable but was not disgraced when fourth in his latest start, which was in a handicap over this course and distance on 22 March. Can contest the finish. It’s Eagle (FR) Returned from a break to win a handicap over this course and distance on 22 March. Carries a 4kg penalty but is not out of it.
RACE 13: ERIC VIAL HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM STRASBOURG RACE 3) – 2350M – TIME: 22:42 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16000
Race Preview: Kate Daddy (FR) Showed vast improvement when fourth in a handicap at Nancy over 3000m on 5 April. Can win off her current mark. Lexington Gold (FR) Needed his only run of this year when 16th in a handicap over this course and distance on 22 March. Better over further but is capable of winning. Bremontier (FR) Disappointing recent form and was tenth last time out in a handicap at Deaville over 1900m on 8 April. Capable of improvement on the grass and has a winning chance. Calcutta Cup (FR) Unreliable but did run well when fourth in a Conditions race at Le Croisé-Laroche over 2500m on 5 April. Can be competitive in this line-up.
RACE 14: DE LA COMMUNAUTE DES COMMUNES DE LA BASSE ZORN MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM STRASBOURG RACE 5) – 2000M – TIME: 23:52 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21000
Race Preview: My Secret Light (FR) A runner-up in a Conditions race at this track over 2000m on 22 March. Improved effort on this track and can go one better. Good chance. Capman Fal (FR) Fourth on debut in a Conditions race at this track over 2000m on 22 March. Not far behind MY SECRET LIGHT (2) on debut, and with natural improvement, can be involved in the finish again. Matway (FR) Unplaced on debut in a Conditions race at Le-Mans over 2000m on 21 March. Can improve on the first effort, and any betting support deserves to be respected. Rivera (FR) A 3-year-old filly by Zarak out of River Plate who makes her debut. Well-bred and any betting support deserves to be respected.
RACE 15: D’ATTENSTADT HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM STRASBOURG RACE 7) – 2350M – TIME: 01:00 PRIZE MONEY: EUR13000
Race Preview: Jojo (IRE) Fifth in a Handicap at Le Croise-Laroche over 1800m on 5 April. Finished off the latest well and can go close to winning. Good chance. Sweet Betsy (FR) Finished 9th in a Handicap at Nancy over 2000m on 5 April. Probably needed the latest and can show improvement to be competitive. Darling Challenge (FR) Finished 7th in a Handicap at this track over 2350m on 22 March. Will be fitter this time and can contest the finish. Mr Riem (FR) Fourth in a Handicap at Nancy over 2000m on 5 April. Improving, but has a wide gate to contend with. Can make the frame.
RACE 16: DE LA BRUCHE STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM STRASBOURG RACE 9) – 3000M – TIME: 02:03 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16000
Race Preview: Nousdeux (FR) A winner in a Conditions race at Le Croise-Laroche over 2500m on 5 April. Won well for the new entourage and can complete the hat-trick. Good chance. Warelia (GER) Third in a Handicap at this track over 2350m on 22 March. Performed well on this track and should be involved in the finish again. Burlington Arcade (FR) A winner in a Conditions race at Tarbes over 2300m on 6 April. In good form and can complete the hat-trick. Algeciras (FR) Fourth in a Handicap at Fontainebleau over 3000m on 1 April. A consistent sort who is seldom far off them.
