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RACE 1: DE CREVECOEUR MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 1) – 1500M – TIME: 19:56 PRIZE MONEY: EUR45700
Elastic (FR) First timer by Lope De Vega out of the Galileo mare, Solilea. His brother, Sinileo was an impressive winner on debut, and he may do the same under Maxime Guyon. Too Darn Quick Unraced son of Too Darn Hot out of the Excellent Art mare, You Look So Good. His sister, Melo Melo has raced at the highest level, and he may have the ability to be competitive on debut. Torpedo (GER) A son of New Bay out of the Adlerflug mare, Tusked Wings. He is well-bred and should produce a positive showing from barrier three. Regal Resolve Unraced son of Kingman out of the Dark Angel mare, Wisdom Mind. He hails from the top stable of Francis-Henri Graffard and Mickael Barzalona is a notable Jockey booking.
RACE 2: SKY SPORTS RACING PRIX DE PSYCHE – FONDS EUROPEEN DE L’ELEVAGE (FILLIES GROUP 3) (TURF TRACK) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 2) – 2000M – TIME: 20:31 PRIZE MONEY: EUR73200
Cankoura (FR) Comes off a good third-place finish in the Group 1 Prix De Diane Longines over 2100m at Chantilly on 15 June. She is the class horse and Mickael Barzalona steps back into the saddle. She should be hard to beat. Safia (FR) Won the Listed Prix Melisande over 2000m at Parislongchamp on 8 June. She clearly has ability and is one of the leading contenders. Life Is Beautiful Finished fifth in the Group 2 Ribblesdale Stakes over 2400m at Ascot on 19 June. James Doyle is booked to ride, and she should have a say. Whataboutism (FR) Finished fourth in the Group 3 Darley Prix Chloe over 1800m at Chantilly on 20 July. She is a filly with scope and can show.
RACE 3: VILLA LUCIE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 3) – 1400M – TIME: 21:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR50900
Skylight Brochard (HOL) Finished third in Class 2 Conditional over 1350m at Cholet on 30 June. He is in a good space and with luck in running, he may be the one to beat. Lanaken (FR) Won over 1400m at Saint-Cloud in Class 3 Conditional on 9 July. Leo Roussel retains the ride, and he can follow up with another victory. Alabama Moon (FR) She is better than her last start when ninth over 1400m at Compiegne in Class 2 Handicap on 21 July. Chance on previous form. Forchester (FR) Has decent recent form lines. Finished second over 1400m at Vichy in Class 2 Handicap on 15 July. Merits obvious consideration.
RACE 4: DES MARETTES MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 4) – 1500M – TIME: 22:05 PRIZE MONEY: EUR45700
Tickle First timer by Kingman out of the Dylan Thomas mare, Pretty Please. She is related to Persian King and is the mount of Maxine Guyon. If not in need of the run, she should start her career on a positive note. Lefteye Unraced daughter of Siyouni out of the Dubawi mare, Left Hand. Both her parents were Group 1 winners and his sister, Left Sea, won on debut on this track. Dispatches Hails from the powerful Andre Fabre stable. She is a daughter of Frankel out of the Dansili mare, Depeche. She has been entered for big races and will certainly have her followers. Philly Bassett (IRE) Unraced daughter of Wootton Bassett out of the Zoffany mare, Miss Phillyjinks. She is related to Tiger Tanaka who established herself at the highest level at 2 years old.
RACE 5: MONTREUIL MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LE LION D’ANGERS RACE 1) – 1400M – TIME: 22:22 PRIZE MONEY: EUR15600
Kimbia (FR) Disappointing last run and finished 8th in a handicap at Chantilly over 2000m on 8 July. Capable of better and has a winning chance. Tyson (FR) Not disgraced on debut when 5th in a maiden at Saint-Cloud over 1600m on 29 March. Returns from a break and can contest the finish. Boisemont Showed improvement and was runner-up in maiden at Dieppe over 1400m on 7 July. Can go one better. Shiawase (FR) First timer, a three-year-old gelding by Intello out of Théoricienne. Dam was good over this distance and won twice in just 7 starts. Respect.
RACE 6: PRIX ROTHSCHILD – FONDS EUROPEEN DE L’ELEVAGE (GROUP 1) (TURF TRACK) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 5) – 1600M – TIME: 22:40 PRIZE MONEY: EUR300000
Matilda (GER) Easy 6L winner of the German 2,000 Guineas (Gr.2) in mid-May over 1600m. She has changed stables and is having her first run for new connections. Live chance. January (IRE) Good 2nd in the Falmouth Stakes (Gr.1) on July 11th at Newmarket (UK) over 1600m last time out. One to pay attention to. Mandanaba (FR) Ran well when 4th in the Prix De Diane (Gr.1) over 2100m on June 15th at Chantilly. Should like the drop back in trip this time. Can not be dismissed. Crimson Advocate (USA) Ran well to win the Duke Of Cambridge Stakes (Gr.2) at Ascot (UK)in June two runs back and was a pleasing 3rd in the Falmouth Stakes (Gr.1) on July 11th at Newmarket (UK) in July. Hard to rule out.
RACE 7: MONTBOURCHER HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM LE LION D’ANGERS RACE 2) – 1400M – TIME: 22:57 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Crew Dragon (FR) Very consistent and was runner-up in Class 3 handicap at this track and distance on 18 July. Big chance in this line-up. Calypso (IRE) In good form and finished 3rd in a Class 3 handicap over this course and distance on 18 July. Can contest the finish. Ismael Paint (FR) Broke a long losing run when a winner in a Class 3 handicap at Chantilly over 1200m on 20 July. Can follow up if in the same mood. Stormygo (FR) Only modest of late and finished 6th in a Class 3 handicap over this course and distance on 18 July. Can make the frame.
RACE 8: VILLA MORS HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 6) – 1400M – TIME: 23:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR25900
Wapi (FR) Two 4th placed runs of late, the latter over 1400m in a Class 3 race at Compiegne on June 16th. Live contender. Dulini Won on her last start over 1400m at Chantilly in a Class 3 race on June 20th. Ought to be thereabouts. Torpen (FR) Three unplaced runs this year, the latter over 1200m at Chantilly on July 20th in a Class 2 handicap. Can make the top three after a drop in the weights. Sevenday (FR) 5th on his last run over 1400m at Parislongchamp in a claimer on July 10th. Can make the top four.
RACE 9: MONDIAL DU LION STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LE LION D’ANGERS RACE 3) – 2400M – TIME: 23:32 PRIZE MONEY: EUR12800
Captain Eagle (FR) Unreliable but was not disgraced when 5th in a Class 4 conditions race at this track over 2700m on 22 July. Has a winning chance in this line-up. Wait The Storm (FR) In good form and finished 4th in a Class 4 conditions race at this course over 2700m on 22 July. Be right there at the finish. Sixunion (FR) Bounced back and was a winner in a Class 4 conditions race at La Gacilly over 2250m on 6 July. Could follow up if in the same mood. Epic Tale (FR) Holding form and finished 3rd in a Class 4 Conditions race at Rochefort-sur-Loire over 2400m on 21 July. Can contest the finish.
RACE 10: SKY SPORTS RACING PRIX SIX PERFECTIONS – FONDS EUROPEEN DE L’ELEVAGE (FILLIES GROUP 3) (TURF TRACK) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 7) – 1400M – TIME: 16:50 PRIZE MONEY: EUR73200
Green Spirit (USA) Unbeaten in two runs, the latter over 1400m in a Class 2 race at Saint-Cloud on June 29th. Can keep progressing, and looks like the one to beat. Narissa (IRE) Good win on her debut by 8L at Saint-Cloud over 1400m in a conditions race on June 3rd. Looks like a nice prospect and can play a lead role. Royal Bay Cen (IRE) Two wins of late, the latter a Class 2 race at La Teste on July 4th over 1200m. Seems to be improving and can have a say. Balantina (IRE) Credible effort to be 3rd over 1200m in a Group 3 race at Ascot (UK) on June 20th on her last run. Makes the trip from Ireland and warrants respect.
