France Express Form & Race Previews (Deauville) – Saturday, August 23

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RACE 1: CRITERIUM DU FONDS EUROPEAN DE L’ELEVAGE LISTED STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 1600M – TIME: 19:58 PRIZE MONEY: EUR130000

Waybreaker (FR) He won narrowly on his debut at Deauville on August 3rd over 1500m. He should improve and appreciate the step up in trip. Campacite (FR) He has won two of his three races, the latter win was over 1600m in a Class 2 race at Saint-Cloud on July 9th. Player. Bandiagara Ran with credit when upped in class at Deauville over 1400m in a Group 3 race on August 3rd, when he was fifth. Hard to rule out of the shake-up. Focus (IRE) Recent 4th in a Listed race over 1000m at Chantilly on June 1st after a win on debut over 1000m at the same track in May. Merits consideration.

RACE 2: DE LA CORNICHE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) – 1000M – TIME: 20:33 PRIZE MONEY: EUR20200

Gallius (FR) Honest performer, he won over 1300m in a handicap at Deauville on August 14th on his last start. Honest gelding who can win again. Mabrega (FR) Nice success by 2L over 1200m at Les Sables on August 7th. Handicap debut and can give a good account of herself. Stunning Hero (FR) Recent 2nd at Deauville over 1300m in a handicap 4 days ago. Quick turnaround and warrants respect. Shearkan (FR) Fair 6th at Vichy over 1000m in a handicap on August 4th at Vichy. One for the each-way players.

RACE 3: DE JUMIEGES HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1900M – TIME: 21:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR50900

Goguen Spaise (FR) Ran well over track and trip on August 5th in a Class 2 handicap last time out. He can play a lead role if dealing with his wide draw. Henry The Lion (FR) Recent solid effort to be 5th at this track on turf in a competitive Class 3 handicap only 6 days ago. He will not lack fitness and is well drawn in stall 2. Soeur (FR) Three good runs this year, 3rd on the most recent at Clairefontaine in a Class 3 handicap on August 2nd. One to keep onside. Strako (FR) He was 6th over track and trip on August 5th in a Class 2 handicap last time out, when not beaten far from the winner. Stall 15 is not ideal, but he warrants consideration.

RACE 4: ALEC HEAD STAKES – GROUP 2 (TURF TRACK) – 2500M – TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: EUR119000

Latakia Game winner over 2400m in a Listed race at Clairefontaine on August 2nd on her most recent start. She looks like a smart filly and can be hard to beat. Dare To Dream (FR) She found the Group 1 ( Grosser Dallmayr- Preis at Munich -Riem (DEU) over 2000m a step too far last time on July 27th. Her win at Clairefontaine in a Class 3 race on July 11th was a good run, and she can be involved back against her own sex. Le Combat Continue (FR) She ran well when 2nd behind LATAKIA (1) in a Listed race at Clairefontaine on August 2nd on her latest start over 2400m. She could be rewarded for her consistency. Saxon Girl (FR) Solid win in a Listed race at Chantilly on June 15th over 2400m when last seen. Capable of making the top three.

RACE 5: DU HAMEL MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 1400M – TIME: 22:25 PRIZE MONEY: EUR20100

Breckenbrough Her UK form reads well, finishing runner-up on her latest outing over 1200m in a fillies’ handicap at Carlisle on July 10th. Now with a new trainer in France, but under the same ownership. Key chance. Mediterannio (FR) Promise when 5th on debut over 1600m at Clairefontaine on August 8th. She can improve and be a threat. Seconde Bohemienne Unraced by Kodiac, the dam was placed over 2000m. From a good stable that will have this filly nicely prepared. The betting patterns could indicate her expected performance. Vicky (FR) Placed on all three runs, the latter over 1600m at Compiegne on July 24th in a maiden. One to pay attention to.

RACE 6: DU CHATEAU DE CANON CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 1100M – TIME: 23:00 PRIZE MONEY: EUR18200

Tudo Bem Recent winner over 1200m in a Class 2 handicap at this track on August 16th. He can follow up. Impitoyable (FR) Ran well to be 7th in a Class 1 handicap over 1200m at this track on August 16th, when he was not beaten far. He scored at Dieppe on August 4th in a Class 3 claimer over 1100m. Hard to rule out. King Robbe (FR) Decent 2nd over 1100m at Dieppe in a Class 3 claimer on August 4th on his last run. Each way angle. Awj Placed on her last four starts, 3rd on the most recent at Vichy over 1000m in a handicap on August 4th. Capable of being on the premises.

RACE 7: DE SAINT-WANDERILLE HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1900M – TIME: 23:35 PRIZE MONEY: EUR25900

Pierre Le Grand Game success over track and trip in a Class 3 handicap on August 5th. Can follow up with a top jockey booked to ride. Effira (FR) Four decent runs of late, 3rd over track and trip on August 5th in a Class 3 handicap last time out. Can not be overlooked. Triptajika (FR) Two good 2nd placed runs of late, the most recent at Le Touquet in a Class 4 handicap on August 17th. She can be involved at the finish. Mowgli (FR) Fair 4th at Deauville over 1900m in a Class 3 handicap on August 5th. He won twice in April and ought to be in the shake-up.

RACE 8: DU BOURG SAINT-LEONARD CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 1600M – TIME: 00:10 PRIZE MONEY: EUR18200

Chirimiri He was 7th in a 1400m claimer at Parislongchamp on July 10th on his last start. He won a Class 2 handicap last season over 1400m and can play a lead role. Top rated, with the assistance of Maxime Guyon in the saddle, he can return to winning ways. Brothers Of Lily’s (FR) Fair effort to be 7th in a Class 4 race at this track on the PSF on August 9th. He won on turf in 2024 over 1400m. Player. Crowdfunding (FR) Unplaced last time, 2nd before that over 1600m at Deauville in a Class 3 handicap. Hard to ignore. El Rubio (GER) 5th on his last run, a win before that over 1800m in a claimer at Chantilly on June 28th. Solid each way challenger.

RACE 9: DU LAIZON STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 1500M – TIME: 00:45 PRIZE MONEY: EUR18300

Rooba (IRE) Ran with promise when 3rd on her last start over 1600m at Compiegne on July 24th in a maiden race. One to keep safe on handicap debut. Nova Gorica (FR) Ran well to be 2nd at Compiegne in a maiden over 1600m on July 24th. Handicap bow and can play a leading role. Beauvallon (IRE) 7th last time in a maiden race, 4th before that over 1600m at Nantes on July 3rd in a maiden race. Each way angle. Eywa (FR) Unplaced last time out, 2nd before that over 1400m at Compiegne on July 29th in a handicap. Can be on the premises.