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RACE 1: CORTEIRA STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 4) – 1400M – TIME: 20:53 PRIZE MONEY: EUR23000
Race Preview: Detonate (FR) Unplaced last time in a Group 3 race last September, 3rd before that over 1300m in a Class 2 race at Deauville on August 15th. Player Fort Etna (IRE) Fair 5th last time in a Class 2 race at Deauville on August 15th over 1300m. Should be fit to go. Secret Wood (FR) Creditable 5th over 1400m at Le Lion D’Angers on April 21st in a Class 2 race. One to consider each-way. Zangar Fair 2nd over 1350m at Senonnes in a maiden on April 12th on his debut. One to pay attention too.
RACE 2: DE LA TOULZANIE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 5) – 1600M – TIME: 21:28 PRIZE MONEY: EUR15000
Race Preview: Hypnotized (FR) Placed on the last four starts, the latest when 3rd over 1400m at Parislongchamp on April 17th in a Class 4 handicap. Looks ready to win. Le Chat Botte (FR) Fair 4th over 1600m at Parislongchamp on April 24th in a Class 4 handicap. Could be reasonably well handicapped at the moment. Diwan Senora Placed on the last four runs, 2nd on the latest over 1800m in a Class 3 handicap on April 12th at Fontainebleau. Ought to be in the shake-up. Royal Vati Ran well to be 4th over 1400m at Parislongchamp on April 17th in a Class 4 handicap last time out. Hard to rule out.
RACE 3: DE TARASCON HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 1) – 2600M – TIME: 21:45 PRIZE MONEY: EUR17000
Race Preview: Lady Turner (FR) Fourth in a Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2400m on 20 March. Equipped with cheek-pieces for the first time, and should make a bold bid. Lessard (FR) A winner in a Handicap at Salon-de-Provence over 2400m on 17 April. Capable of following up and will have supporters. Docteur Tournesol (FR) Third in a Handicap at Salon-de-Provence over 2400m on 17 April. A track winner in November and can be competitive again. Al Habisset (FR) A runner-up in a Handicap at Salon-de-Provence over 2400m on 17 April. Distance-suited and seldom far off them. Deserves to be respected.
RACE 4: DE L’ARMORIQUE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 6) – 1200M – TIME: 22:03 PRIZE MONEY: EUR18000
Race Preview: Wasachop (FR) Nice 2nd over 1200m at Marseille Borely on April 22nd in a Class 3 handicap last time out. Key chance. Chilli Princess (FR) Won on her seasonal return over 1350m at Angers on April 26th in a Class 4 race. Live contender. Giorgiana (FR) Won on the last start over 1300m at Argentan on April 9th in a Class 4 race. One to keep onside. Cour Du Roi 5th last time over 1600m in a Class 4 race at Fontainebleau on April 1st. Capable of having a say.
RACE 5: BEAUCAIRE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 2) – 2600M – TIME: 22:20 PRIZE MONEY: EUR15000
Race Preview: Dream Of Emeraude (FR) A runner-up in a Handicap at Salon-de-Provence over 2400m on 17 April. Will be fitter and can go one better. Good chance. Moutraki (IRE) Finished 6th in a Handicap at Salon-de-Provence over 2400m on 17 April. Seldom far off them and can be competitive. Dragon Love (FR) Fifth in a Handicap at this track over 2000m on 22 April. Capable of contesting the finish again in this line-up. Patzesteve (FR) A winner in a Conditions race at Hyeres over 2500m on 21 April. Has the confidence and returns to the Handicaps.
RACE 6: DE BROCAS HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 7) – 3100M – TIME: 22:38 PRIZE MONEY: EUR18000
Race Preview: French Diva Decent 3rd over 2500m at Argentan on April 9th in a Class 4 handicap last time out. Stays well and can get another success. Armorigene (FR) Two good placed efforts of late, the latest when 3rd over track and trip in a Class 3 handicap on April 18th. One to pay attention to. Nightdance Man (GER) Reasonably good course form, 2nd back in October last year over 2800m. His last run was when 2nd at Chantilly on November 23rd in a Class 3 handicap over 3000m. Should be fit to go and can make the top three. Monte Cinto (IRE) 6th last time, 4th previously over 3000m at Fontainebleau in a Class 3 handicap on March 7th. In the mix.
RACE 7: GEORGES TRABAUD STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 3) – 2100M – TIME: 22:55 PRIZE MONEY: EUR30000
Race Preview: Master Cath (FR) Holding strong form and was runner-up in a conditions race at this track over 1700m on 22 April. Suited to this trip and has a big winning chance. Stormy Donald (FR) Failed to show his best when 7th in a Group 3 at ParisLongchamp over 2100m on 30 April. Capable of better and has a winning chance. Starnberg (FR) Consistent this year and was third in a conditions race at La Teste-de-Buch over 1900m on 2 April. Showed more last year but can be a real threat. Stef Le Magnifique (FR) Has shown fair recent form and wasn’t disgraced when 5th in a conditions race at Salon-de-Provence over 2000m on 1 April. Can make the frame.
RACE 8: DE LA LOMAGNE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 8) – 1600M – TIME: 23:13 PRIZE MONEY: EUR22000
Race Preview: Eaglehawk (FR) Good form of late, winning two runs back at Chantilly over 1600m in a Class 3 handicap on March 27th, and was a fair 3rd on the latest on April 24th in a Class 3 at Parislongchamp. Player. Shark Samurai (IRE) Ran well to be 3rd at Fontainebleau over 1600m on April 21st in a Class 3 handicap and a win before that over the same track and trip on April 1st. Key chance. Bougainvillier (FR) Ran well to be 2nd over 1600m at Chantilly on April 3rd over 1600m in a Class 3 handicap. Hard to ignore. Atome Two unplaced runs this year, the latter over 1600m at Nantes on March 30th in a Class 4 handicap. Has eased to a reasonable handicap rating and can make the frame.
RACE 9: DE LA PANOUSE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 4) – 1200M – TIME: 23:30 PRIZE MONEY: EUR17000
Race Preview: Houbi (FR) Benefited from a return to turf and was runner-up in a handicap at Fontainebleau over this distance on 21 April. Can go one better. Hayejohn (FR) Unreliable but ran well when 4th in a handicap over this track and trip on 22 April. Can be involved again. Hy Dream (FR) In good form and was third in a handicap over this course and distance on 22 April. Should be competitive once more. Explorar (FR) Enjoys this track and trip and was runner-up last time out on 22 April. Not always reliable but can go one better.
RACE 10: VALLEE DU LOT HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 9) – 1600M – TIME: 23:48 PRIZE MONEY: EUR20000
Race Preview: Shanna Rose (FR) Ran well to be 2nd over 1600m in a Class 3 handicap at
Parislongchamp on April 24th last time out. Can be competitive. Galilee Dream (FR) Fair 5th last time over 1600m in a Class 3 handicap at Parislongchamp on April 24th last time out. Has a live chance. King Hartwood (FR) Won over 1600m in a Class 3 handicap at Parislongchamp on April 24th last time out. Can have a say despite the weight rise. Caregiver (FR) Three unplaced runs of late, the latter in a Class 3 handicap at Parislongchamp on April 24th over 1600m. Course winner last May. Respect and consider each-way.
RACE 11: DES GLYCINES MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 5) – 2000M – TIME: 00:05 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21000
Race Preview: Geopolitical (FR) Ran on strongly to finish 4th in a Conditions race at Compiègne in a Maiden race over 1600m on 28 March. He should be even better over the extra 400m this time.Big Surprise (FR) A well-beaten 2nd at Chantilly in a Maiden over 1900m on 24 March behind a highly regarded filly. Drops in class so should be competitive. Fleur De Lis (FR) Beaten just 2 lengths into 3rd place over this course and distance last time in a Maiden on 19 March. She should make an impact in this field. Great Lord (FR) Well-bred 3-year-old colt by Intello out of Galaxie Des Sables making his debut. Watch the betting.
RACE 12: ROBERT PICARDAT CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 6) – 2000M – TIME: 00:40 PRIZE MONEY: EUR13000
Race Preview: That’s Life (FR) This filly won a Claimer over 1600m at Lyon Parilly on 23 April.She was a comfortable winner and looks capable of repeating the win. Qantiem (FR) Finished 12th in a Handicap over 1600m at Bordeaux Le Bouscat on 29 April but will be far better at this level over the extra 400m. Clash Of Currents Finished 5th in a Qualifying Handicap over 2000m at Marseille Pont De Vivaux on 22 March. Has a win and two places in three starts at this course and should run well. Dunsborough (FR) Finished 3rd in a Claiming race over 1900m at Nimes on 29 March. Raced against stronger and must have a chance.
RACE 13: HENRI MARTIN CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 7) – 2100M – TIME: 01:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR12000
Race Preview: Ourea (FR) This filly finished 4th in a Maiden over 2200m at Cavaillon on 26 April. She is ideally distance suited and is the runner to beat. Cannolo (IRE) This colt finished 6th in a Maiden over 2000m at Salon-De Provence on 17 April. He is better than that last run suggests so must be in with a chance. Lilarose (FR) This filly ran 5th in a handicap at this course over 1700m last time on 2 May. She is a three-time winner and seems to be at her best against this level of runners. Just For Gab’s (FR) Finished 3rd in a claimer over 1850m at Hyeres on 21 April, beaten 3.5 lengths. While she does have her limitations, she always gives of her best.
RACE 14: DE VITESSE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 8) – 1200M – TIME: 01:50 PRIZE MONEY: EUR17000
Race Preview: Cayssie Ma Star (FR) Finished a 1.5-length 2nd in a Maiden over 1200m at Nimes on 29 March. That was an excellent effort and if she reproduces that run will be hard to beat.Bombe La Vie (FR) Finished 2nd in a Maiden over 1200m at Mont-De-Marsan on 13 April. She looks to have some ability and looks the main danger. Amore Mia (FR) This filly finished 3rd in a Claimer over 1200m at Fontainebleau on 21 April and it showed she has continued to improve. Must have a chance. Trillion Times This gelding finished 5th in a Claimer over 1500m at Marseille Pont De Vivaux on 4 April and showed enough pace dropping in distance to make him a danger in this.