France Express Form & Race Previews (Nantes) – Wednesday, October 15

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RACE 1: COURANT D’AIR STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 2400M – TIME: 17:51 PRIZE MONEY: EUR13700

Micawber (FR) Finished 4th in a Conditions race over 2300m at Le Mans on 12 September. That was a promising debut and with Cristian Demuro in irons looks the runner to beat. Marinello (FR) Unraced 3yo gelding by Prince Gibraltar out of Cokoriko mare Fun Girl trained by Francois Nicolle. Dam’s 2nd foal, 1st foal has a win and 4 places from 6 starts. Madrinha Rosa (FR) Unraced 3yo filly by Racinger out of Fragrant Mix trained by Alain Couetil. Dam’s 2nd foal, 1st foal is a two-time winner. Master Ville (FR) Ran 3rd in a Conditions race over 2300m at Angers on 22 September. Ran on well behind a decent sort and should improve.

RACE 2: BRETAGNE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) – 1600M – TIME: 18:23 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14400

Abisola (FR) Finished 6th in a Handicap over 1600m at Chantilly on 15 September. She has a win over this course and distance three runs back and has continued to run well. Alpha Spirit (FR) Ran 4th in a Handicap over 1600m at Compiegne on 24 September. He is in very good form and is at his best over this distance. Galik (FR) Finished 14th in a Handicap over 2200m at Craon on 6 September. Ran a great 2nd at Lyon two runs back and has excellent form over this course and distance. Goken Attitude (FR) Finished 7th in a Handicap over 1600m at Compiegne on 24 September. If one looks to his penultimate start when finishing 4th, he must come into the calculations.

RACE 3: AUTOMNE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) – 1600M – TIME: 18:55 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16300

Ciaran (FR) Finished 4th in a G3 at Veliefendi (Tur) on 7 September. Well-travelled colt who ran 2nd in a G3 at Deauville in his penultimate start. Looks the one to beat. Aigle Vaillant (FR) Close 2nd in a G3 over 1700m at Dusseldorf in Germany on 5 October. He won this race last year and is back to defend that title. Un Instant (FR) Won a Conditions race over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on 26 September. Ran out a 4-length winner of that race and now looks ready to take the jump in class. Westminster Night (FR) Ran 3rd in a Conditions race over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on 26 September. Beaten 4.50 lengths by UN INSTANT (3) in that race and is 1.5kg worse off but did have excuses that day.

RACE 4: ANJOU BRETAGNE LISTED STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 1600M – TIME: 19:27 PRIZE MONEY: EUR47600

Seneque (IRE) A good winner of a Conditions race over this track and trip on 25 September. Big chance to follow up. Imperior (FR) Showed promise when a winner on debut in a Conditions race at Saint-Cloud over 1300m on 12 September. Can challenge for top honours. Lyneham (FR) A winner on debut in a Conditions race at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 1600m on 8 September. Tougher task but may well be up to it. Chill Y Flama A good third in a Conditions race at Saint-Cloud over 1600m on 26 September. Can be competitive once again.

RACE 5: MADHMOON HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) – 1600M – TIME: 20:12 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16300

Romanello (FR) Consistent individual. Finished 2nd over 1600m at Toulouse in Class 4 Claimer on 10 October. With luck in running, he can go one better. Dorianello (FR) Stable companion of ROMANELLO (1). Won over 1650m at Amiens in Class 4 Handicap on 29 September. He is in a good space and merits healthy respect. Aintreegirl (FR) Won over 1600m on this course in Class 3 Handicap on 17 June. She returns from a rest and can go close if not in need of the run. El Meastro (FR) Finished third over 1400m at Le Mans in Class 4 Handicap on 12 September. Drawn in pole position and he cannot be discounted.