France Express Form & Race Previews (Moulins/Clairefontaine) – Monday, August 25

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RACE 1: ERABLES CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM MOULINS RACE 1) – 1000M – TIME: 17:54 PRIZE MONEY: EUR12000

Lucky Chop (FR) Placed 3rd on all four starts, the latest over 1400m in a claimer at Compiegne on June 6th. He was 3rd on debut over track/trip in April in a Class 3 race and can get off the mark this time. Anesidora (FR) Three unplaced efforts since a win on debut at this track/ trip on April 5th. Capable of being competitive. Hayandee Two 4th placed efforts of late, the latter over 1200m in a claimer at Aix Les Bains on July 13th. One to pay attention to. Balta (FR) Fair 3rd at Deauville over 1300m in a claimer on August 21st. He has plenty of experience and can make the frame.

RACE 2: VIDEO ROCK STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM MOULINS RACE 2) – 2400M – TIME: 18:26 PRIZE MONEY: EUR15100

Musical (FR) Unraced by Chanducoq, the dam won over hurdles and fences. Stable runners are well-tuned, and a bold show is expected. Mister Yves (FR) Fair 4th over 2400m at Le Lion D’Angers on August 3rd over 2400m in a conditions race. One to pay close attention too. Magic Trillion (FR) Ran with promise when 7th at Compiegne on April 7th over 3200m in a Class 2 hurdle. She can improve and have a say in proceedings now on the flat. Madetojumpbellevue (FR) Unraced gelding by Born To Sea, the dam won twice, on the flat and over hurdles. Looks good on paper and can make the frame.

RACE 3: DE L’ALLIER MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM MOULINS RACE 3) – 2400M – TIME: 18:58 PRIZE MONEY: EUR15600

Sestriem Unraced by Siyouni, the dam was placed over 1500m. Full-brother to the Top-Class Sottsass ( Prix Du Jockey Club Gr.1, Prix Ganay Gr.1, and Prix De l’Arc De Triomphe Gr.1) winner. Bold show expected on debut. Yulia (FR) Placed on all three runs, 3rd on the latest over 2400m at Compiegne on June 16th in a maiden race. Player. Callisto Du Nord (FR) Good 2nd on debut at Clairefontaine on July 2nd over 2400m. He will know more this time and can feature. Zen (FR) Fair effort to be 4th at Clairefontaine on August 6th over 2400m. She can improve and make the top three.

RACE 4: LA FORTAGNE MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM MOULINS RACE 4) – 1400M – TIME: 19:30 PRIZE MONEY: EUR15600

Drops Of God (FR) Nice 2nd over 1400m at Le Lion D’Angers on August 3rd in a maiden race. He can go one place better this time. Pascal’s Pride Placed 4th on the last run over 1300m at Le Touquet on July 27th in a maiden race. One to keep onside. Zariynda Two unplaced runs, she has shown ability in both starts, the latter over 1400m at Dieppe on July 7th in a maiden race. Each way player. Rue Visconty (FR) 7th on her debut at Le Lion D’Angers on August 3rd over 1400m in a maiden race. Capable of being competitive.

RACE 5: BOURBON-BUSSET MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM MOULINS RACE 5) – 1400M – TIME: 20:02 PRIZE MONEY: EUR11900

Harry Bassett (FR) Placed on all three runs, 2nd over 1400m at Clairefontaine on August 6th in a conditions race when last seen. Can get off the mark. En Plein Air (FR) 6th last time in a Class 3 handicap on August 17th over 1600m at Deauville, and 2nd before that at the same track over 1400m on August 5th. Hard to ignore. Chivere (FR) Placed 3rd on the last run over 1400m at Clairefontaine on August 6th in a conditions race. One to look at each way. Jess Livermore Three unplaced efforts since a 2nd over 1400m at Chantilly on May 16th in a Class 4 race. Capable of having a say in proceedings.

RACE 6: PARAY LE MONIAL HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM MOULINS RACE 6) – 1400M – TIME: 20:37 PRIZE MONEY: EUR15400

Bell Song (FR) Ran well to be 2nd over 1400m at Vichy on August 13th in a Class 4 race. She can get back in the winner’s circle. Wakai Go (CZE) 5th on the last two runs, the most recent over 1500m at Deauville on August 12th in a Class 3 handicap. Ought to be thereabouts. Tanis (FR) Placed on three of her last four runs, 4th at Deauville on August 5th in a Class 4 handicap on her last run. Enters calculations. Ocean (FR) He has won two of his last three starts, the latest success was over 1400m at Mont-de-Marsan on August 1st. One to consider.

RACE 7: DES FRESNES MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM MOULINS RACE 7) – 3400M – TIME: 21:12 PRIZE MONEY: EUR11900

Lejo Du Seuil (FR) Nice debut 3rd over 3400m in a Class 3 race at Dieppe on July 12th. He can improve and can be hard to beat. Benedictus (FR) Gelding on debut by Hunter’s Light, the dam was placed a few times. From a good stable who will have this gelding nicely tuned. He can play a lead role. Koelle (IRE) Placed 3rd on his last start over 2400m at Vichy in a conditions race on August 4th. Capable of making the top three. Jojo Lapin (FR) Better known over hurdles and fences, 3rd two runs back over 4400m in a Grade 2 chase at Auteuil on May 31st. Classy performer over jumps and is worth considering on his flat debut.

RACE 8: LIGNIERES HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM MOULINS RACE 8) – 1400M – TIME: 21:47 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200

Zeolakis (FR) Although he was a bit below par last time out, he ran well previously when third over 1100m at Dieppe in a Class 3 handicap on July 7th. Live chance. Riassou (FR) Recent success over 1400m at Vichy in a Class 3 race on August 7th. She can make her presence felt. Lovely Angel (FR) Ran well to be 4th over 1600m in a Class 2 handicap at Deauville on August 9th when last seen. She knows how to win and is hard to ignore. Ever Kate (FR) She was 4th last time out over 1400m at Le Lion D’Angers on August 3rd in a Class 3 handicap. One to pay close attention to.

RACE 9: DES ASTREES CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM CLAIREFONTAINE RACE 1) – 1800M – TIME: 22:22 PRIZE MONEY: EUR18200

Marta’s Prince (IRE) Ran 4th in a Claimer over 1500m at Deauville on 12 August. He improved in blinkers last time and is well in at the weights. Perihelio (FR) Ran 6th in a Handicap over 2000m at Vichy on 4 August. He disappointed in that race but lines up in this Claimer with a legitimate chance. Rawiya (FR) Won a Claimer over 1800m at Saint-Malo on 18 August. She ran out an easy winner last time and is expected to be competitive once again. Mister Mael (IRE) Ran 10th in Handicap over 2900m at Deauville on 12 August. After racing in Handicaps he returns to a level which has always suited him and makes him competitive once again.

RACE 10: DE RONCHEVILLE MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM CLAIREFONTAINE RACE 2) – 1600M – TIME: 22:57 PRIZE MONEY: EUR27400

Alhama River (IRE) Ran 2nd in an event for unraced runners over 1500m at Saint- Cloud on 9 July. That was an excellent debut display and he can only progress from there. Wapeka (IRE) An unraced 2yo colt by Dubawi out of Hurricane Run mare Wekeela trained by Amy Murphy. Mare won a Gr3 and was runner-up in a Gr1. It also looks sigficant that Mickael Barzalona has taken the ride on debut. Muenchen Ran 5th in an event for unraced horses over 1500m at Deauville on 3 August. He did not disgrace himself and did beat TOO DARN QUICK (7). Progress expected. Too Darn Quick Ran 8th in a Conditions race over 1500m at Deauville on 3 August. Acquired for nearly 300,000 euros at the end of 2023, he disappointed on debut but should improve on that.

RACE 11: DE TOUQUES MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM CLAIREFONTAINE RACE 3) – 1600M – TIME: 23:32 PRIZE MONEY: EUR27400

Rock Of Rosha Ran 2nd in a Maiden over 1400m at Compiegne on 21 July. Has finished runner-up in both of her starts and now looks ready to win. Sagarmatha (FR) Ran 2nd in a Maiden over this course and distance on 2 August. That was an excellent debut run and she can only improve on that effort. Royal Chapel Ran 5th in an event for unraced two-year-olds over 1400m at Chantilly on 20 July. She made a respectable start in an interesting field and progress is expected. Matia (IRE) Ran 9th in an event for unraced two-year-olds over 1500m at Deauville on 3 August. She is expected to improve on her debut performance.

RACE 12: D’ESCOVILLE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM CLAIREFONTAINE RACE 4) – 2400M – TIME: 00:17 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21100

Lienesse (FR) Ran 3rd in a Handicap over this course and distance on 6 August. He has been very convincing in his two Handicap runs. He is progressing and holds a number of others on his last run. Maizieres (FR) Ran 4th in a Handicap over this course and distance on 6 August. She sat at the back of the field for most of the journey but finished strongly and will improve on that run. Queenfleur (FR) Ran 5th in a Handicap over this course and distance on 6 August. Ran on well last time and battled for a clear passage. Not much to choose between her and MAIZIERES (3). Up And Up (FR) Ran 3rd in a Handicap over this course and distance on 6 August. That was an improved effort and she will have Cristian Demuro in the irons for the first time.

RACE 13: D’HEROUVILLETTE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM CLAIREFONTAINE RACE 5) – 2400M – TIME: 00:53 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200

Tessalos (FR) Pleasing 4th in a Class 4 Handicap over 2900m at Clairefontaine on the 26th of July 2025. Can finish much closer. Kahoot Pleasing 2nd in a Class 4 Claimer over 2600m at Plouescat on the 4th of August 2025. Good winning chance. Summer Flirt (FR) Solid 2nd in a Class 3 Handicap over 2400m at Clairefontaine on the 6th of August 2025. Include in all bets, form shows she is a major contender. Alsebaran Trying 4th in a Conditional over 2400m at Vittel on the 25th of July 2025. Include in exotics.

RACE 14: PERRAULT STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM CLAIREFONTAINE RACE 6) – 2900M – TIME: 01:25 PRIZE MONEY: EUR25600

North Shore (FR) Good 2nd in a Class 2 Conditional over 2650m at Chateaubriant on the 23rd of July 2025. Looks to be a smart sort and can win here. Talgat (FR) A winner in a maiden over 2650m at Chateaubriant on the 25th of June 2025. Could be built with confidence now and can feature again. Siecle D’or Admirable 2nd in a Class 2 Conditional over 2800m at Parislongchamp on the 10th of July 2025. Include in all bets. Karla Jet A winner on debut in a Conditional over 2400m at Clairefontaine on the 2nd of July 2025. Progressive sort and can be strongly involved.

RACE 15: NORTH JET STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM CLAIREFONTAINE RACE 7) – 1600M – TIME: 01:55 PRIZE MONEY: EUR31100

Zelzara (FR) Encouraging 4th in a Class 2 Conditional over 1400m at Saint-Cloud on the 29th of June 2025. Can make a bold winning chance. Donnalucata (FR) Pleasing effort finishing 5th in a Listed over 1400m at Deauville on the 6th of July 2025. Solid each way chance. Wadi Supplemented Wadi is out of the 2 time winning mare Bint Almatar who also competed in Listed races. If this colt is ready, he will be a major contender. Just Inspiration (USA) Supplemented Just Inspiration finished 4th on debut over 1600m at Clairefontaine on the 2nd of August 2025. Place chance.

RACE 16: DES IMPATIENCES MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM CLAIREFONTAINE RACE 8) – 1800M – TIME: 02:25 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16500

Trophane (FR) Good 2nd in a Conditional over 1800m at Vichy on the 18th of July 2025. Strong winning chance. Generalay (FR) Much improved 3rd in a Class 3 Conditional over 1800m at Dieppe on the 31st of July 2025. Can certainly finish closer. Chamberi (FR) Hard run finishing 8th in a Class 3 Handicap over 1600m at Deauville on the 17th of August 2025. Exotic chance at best. Sun Project (FR) Finished 9th in a Class 3 Handicap over 1600m at Deauville on the 17th of August 2025. Quartet contender in this lineup.