France Express Form & Race Previews (Le Lion D’angers/ Deauville) – Thursday, August 14

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RACE 1: PAUL SAULOU STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LE LION D’ANGERS RACE 2) – 1400M – TIME: 18:06 PRIZE MONEY: EUR20100

Vadinska (IRE) Won on debut at Saint-Cloud over 1600m in May, she has contested two Pattern races since, 7th in a Listed race at Chantilly on June 28th on her most recent over 1600m. Key chance. Square Carnot (FR) Ran well when 2nd at Clairefontaine over 1400m in a Class 2 race on July 26th. Hard to overlook. O Sole Mio (FR) Creditable 4th at Clairefontaine in a Class 2 race on July 26th on his latest start. He can make his presence felt. Magical Trail Two unplaced runs since a 3rd over 1400m at Dax in a Class 2 race on May 19th. Others rate higher.

RACE 2: DE LA VEZ HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM LE LION D’ANGERS RACE 4) – 3000M – TIME: 19:10 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200

Golden Disc (FR) Showed more when 2nd over 2000m at Vichy in a maiden race on July 16th. Looks capable off her current handicap rating. Daringa (FR) 9th last time, a win before that over 2400m at Vichy in a handicap on July 14th. Among the leading contenders. Ballade En Barque (IRE) Two solid efforts of late, a 2nd over 2500m in a claimer at Saint-Malo on July 24th when last racing. One for the shortlist. Danse Etoilee (FR) Three unplaced runs of late, a win before that over 2950m at Machecoul on April 21st in a maiden race. One to pay attention to.

RACE 3: DE GREZ-NEUVILLE CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LE LION D’ANGERS RACE 5) – 1400M – TIME: 19:42 PRIZE MONEY: EUR12000

Managed Mischief (IRE) Has run well in both starts in this division and was third at Senonnes-Pouance over 1350m on 2 August. Big chance in this line-up. Deux De Coupe (FR) Did not show her best when 8th in this division at Clairefontaine-Deauville over 1600m on 26 July. Capable of much better and should fight it out. Mia Terre (FR) Finished 6th in a claimer at Aix-les- Bains over 1200m on 13 July. Capable of better and could contest the finish. Extravaganza (FR) Only modest of late and finished 8th in a claimer at Clairefontaine-Deauville over 1600m on 6 August. Better this distance and has a place chance.

RACE 4: DE HAUTE FOLIE MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LE LION D’ANGERS RACE 6) – 2000M – TIME: 20:17 PRIZE MONEY: EUR15600

Joury (FR) Finished a good third on debut in a Conditions race at Saint-Cloud over 2000m on 20 March. Returns from a break and has leading claims. Summer Soul A three-year-old filly by Masar out of Fintry who is making her debut. Dam won 4 of 7 races, including a Group 2. Can win on debut. My Secret Light (FR) Has shown improvement of late and was runner-up in a Condi- tions race at Saint-Malo over 1800m on 24 July. Can contest the finish. Dalyamix (FR) Not disgraced when 6th on debut in a Conditions race at Saint-Malo over 1800m on 24 July. Can make the frame with improvement expected.

RACE 5: D’ANDIGNE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM LE LION D’ANGERS RACE 7) – 2000M – TIME: 20:52 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14400

Noble Angel On a very long losing run but is in good form and was fourth in a handicap at Compiegne over this distance on 29 July. Be right there at the finish. In The Army Now (FR) Unreliable but did run well when third in a handicap at Senonnes-Pouancé over 2300m on 9 July. Can contest the finish again. Eclair De Vati (FR) On a long losing run and was 9th in a handicap at Deauville over 1900m on 10 August. Better on the grass and is not out of it. Trust On Me (FR) Unreliable but did run well when fourth in a handicap ovr this track and trip on 18 July. Can be competitive again.

RACE 6: SEA BIRD HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM LE LION D’ANGERS RACE 8) – 2000M – TIME: 21:27 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16300

Wardama (FR) Loves this track and was victorious in a handicap over this track and trip on 18 July. Carries a 3kg penalty and can follow up. Le Sicilien (FR) Not disgraced when 5th in a handicap at this track over 1400m on 28 July. Better this distance and should be a threat. Felippo (IRE) Only modest of late in claimers and was 6th at this track over 2400m on 28 July. Should do better this shorter distance. Becquaniente (FR) Only modest of late and finished 9th in a handicap at Compiegne over 2000m on 29 July. Did better earlier this year and can be a lively danger if in the right mood.

RACE 7: DE VALMONT CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 1) – 1200M – TIME: 22:03 PRIZE MONEY: EUR23000

The Black Stone (FR) Finished 6th over 1200m at Senonnes-Pouance in a Class 2 on the 9th of July 2025. Should be a contender in this class. Wana Chope (FR) Finished 5th over 1000m at Vichy in a Class 2 on the 18th of July 2025. Big runner. Esthete (FR) Finished 5th over 1100m at Dieppe in a claimer on the 31st of July 2025. Can run into the money. Daisy Daisy Fair run in 5th over 1350m at Cholet in a maiden on the 30th of June 2025. Makes handicap debut and can threaten.

RACE 8: ARQANA SERIES DES POULAINS STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 2) – 1400M – TIME: 22:38 PRIZE MONEY: EUR160000

Northern Champion (IRE) Dam was unraced but this son of Wotton Bassett could be one to keep a very close eye on. Yard can ready them up on debut. Gazi (FR) Dam won once over 1500m and this colt is a half brother to Bennetot who won twice over 1800m/2000m. Yard is operating at a 21% win strike rate. Get Outta Here (FR) This son of Zelzal is nicely related being the full brother to Fraise Des Bois who has registered four wins over 1100/1200m. Significant jockey booking. Ehteraaz (USA) This gelded son of War Front is the first foal but hails from a yard that are flying and is of interest on debut. Follow the market.