France Express Form & Race Previews (Bordeaux Le Bouscat/Clairefontaine) – Tuesday, October 21

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RACE 1: P DE WATRIGANT STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM BORDEAUX-LE BOUSCAT RACE 2) – 1900M – TIME: 18:23 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21000

Urbes (FR) Colt by Sottsass, the dam was placed once. From a leading trainer who will have this youngster well-tuned. Bold show can be expected. Sport Wood (FR) Colt by Wooded, the dam won 1 race. Stable runners are nicely prepared, and he can make use of a decent draw in stall five. In the mix. Comptine Filly on debut by New Bay, the dam won 2 races. From a leading stable that can ready a newcomer to strike on debut. The betting can guide. Ariosto (FR) Gelding by Telecaster, the dam won 1 race from only three starts. Likely to know what is required from a good stable. Any market interest should be noted.

RACE 2: SUFFREN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM BORDEAUX-LE BOUSCAT RACE 4) – 1600M – TIME: 19:27 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24700

Roman Lady (FR) Four good runs, with three 2nd placed runs before success over 1500m at Tarbes on 30 August by 3 lengths in a maiden race. Honest performer who can be too
smart for her rivals. Intense Vision He won on his debut at Craon by 0.5 lengths over 1300m in a maiden on 29 September. Open to improvement and warrants respect. Nebur (FR) Unplaced last time, 3rd previously over 1600m in a Class 2 race at this track on 29 September. One to pay close attention to. Yaggera (FR) Got off the mark over 1900m at La Teste on 25 September in a maiden race. She can make her presence felt.

RACE 3: DES EQUIDAYS HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM CLAIREFONTAINE RACE 1) – 2400M – TIME: 19:55 PRIZE MONEY: EUR52800

Gerard Ter Borch (FR) Solid 3rd in a Handicap over 2000m at Saint-Cloud on 9 October. Looks the strong horse to beat. Princesse D’amour (FR) Encouraging 2nd in a Handicap over 2400m at Parislongchamp on 11 September. Bold each way shout. Kalaoun Credible 3rd in a Class 2 Conditional over 2000m at Toulouse on 17 September. Include in all bets here. Weemagatee (FR) Sweet 2nd in a Handicap over 2400m at Clairefontaine on 15 August. Has the ability to disrupt the finish.

RACE 4: COUTURE BARDIN MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM CLAIREFONTAINE RACE 2) – 1600M – TIME: 20:30 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16500

Menakoz Much Improved 2nd in a maiden over 1600m at Vichy on 23 September. Strong winning chance here. Miss Chastain (IRE) Good 3rd in a maiden over 1600m at Chantilly on 20 December 2024. Returns after 10 months and could be a danger if freshened up. Pontos (FR) Forgivable 7th in a tough Handicap over 2000m at Saint-Cloud on 19 September. Can place here. Volcano (FR) Tough 9th in a Handicap over 1600m at Chantilly on 30 September. Meets a smaller field and can finish closer.

RACE 5: P. DU VIVIER HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM BORDEAUX-LE BOUSCAT RACE 6) – 2400M – TIME: 20:47 PRIZE MONEY: EUR13400

Peyrassol (FR) Recent success over 2400m at Toulouse in a Class 4 handicap on 1 October. Ought to be in the shake-up. Poppie San (FR) Two decent efforts recently, a win on 21 August at Montignac, two runs back over 2600m, and a 3rd at Toulouse on 1 October in a Class 4 handicap. In the mix. Mister Power (FR) Placed 2nd on his last start over 2800m in a Class 3 handicap at Saint-Cloud on 3 October. Hard to ignore each way. Theclimb (FR) Four solid runs of late, 4th on his most recent over 2400m at Toulouse on 1 October in a Class 4 handicap. Among the leading chances.

RACE 6: DES ASTRANCES CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM CLAIREFONTAINE RACE 3) – 1600M – TIME: 21:05 PRIZE MONEY: EUR15400

Kilfrush Memories Solid trying 6th in a Class 4 Conditional over 1600m at Angers on 22 September. Can redeem himself here. Firth Of Fifth (FR) A winner in a Class 4 Claimer over 1600m at Vichy on 23 September. Can strongly follow up. Noble Amber (FR) Encouraging 2nd in a Class 4 Claimer over 1600m at Vichy on 23 September. Minor each way shout. Mana Maha (FR) Firm winner in a Class 4 Handicap over 1600m at Toulouse on 24 September. Include in all plays.

RACE 7: BACQUE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM BORDEAUX-LE BOUSCAT RACE 7) – 2400M – TIME: 21:22 PRIZE MONEY: EUR15400

Prince Of Dawn (FR) Ran well to be 2nd over 2400m at Toulouse on 1 October in a Class 4 handicap. He is the tentative selection. Long Ke Wan (FR) Four solid runs of late, 3rd on the most recent over 2400m at Toulouse on 1 October in a Class 4 handicap and a win previously at La Teste on 6 September in a Class 4 handicap. Player. Armorigene (FR) Two wins of late, the most recent over 2700m at Les Sables by 2 lengths in a Class 4 handicap on 11 October. In good form and warrants respect. Veremos Better effort to be 4th at Toulouse over 2400m in a Class 4 handicap on 1 October. Capable of having a say.

RACE 8: DE FLEURIGNY CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM CLAIREFONTAINE RACE 4) – 1400M – TIME: 21:40 PRIZE MONEY: EUR18200

Lady Sahara (GER) Ran 9th in a Conditional over 1400m at Hoppegarten on 3 October. Debuts on French soil and could give a solid account. Spichope (FR) Hearty 5th in a Handicap over 1350m at Angers on 22 September. Massive contender and deserves an each way shout. Stunning Angel (FR) Tough 10th in a strong Handicap over 1500m at Marseille Pont De Vivaux on 8 October. Place chance at best. Thalia (FR) Forgivable 12th in a Handicap over 1200m at Chantilly on 2 October. One to include in all plays.

RACE 9: JC GUERIN HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM BORDEAUX-LE BOUSCAT RACE 8) – 2400M – TIME: 21:57 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200

Pretty Storm (FR) Five solid efforts of late, 4th last time over 2400m at Toulouse on 17 September in a Class 3 handicap. Hard to ignore despite top weight. Passepartout (FR) Two decent runs of late, a win over 2300m at Angers in a Class 3 handicap on 22 September. In good form and has to be respected. Royaumont (FR) Unplaced on the last two runs, a win previously over 2400m at La Teste on 5 August in a Class 3 handicap. Can play a leading role. Mozart Des Brieres (FR) Placed on his last two runs, a win two runs back over 2600m in a Class 4 claimer on 4 September, and a 2nd over 2400m on 13 September in a Class 3 race. Enters calculations.

RACE 10: MADINA MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM CLAIREFONTAINE RACE 5) – 1400M – TIME: 22:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR18300

Arctic Bay (FR) Out of the 2-time winning mare Lightupthenight who competed in Listed and a Group I contest. She could make a lively welcoming. Sugar Daddy (FR) Pleasing 3rd in a maiden over 1400m at Vichy on 23 September. He could go one more here. The Tinker (FR) Out of the 1-time winning mare Bintana who enjoyed the 2000m trip in her career. This colt will be flying at them towards the end. Saif Al Leith (IRE) Decent 3rd in a Handicap over 1200m at Chantilly on 25 September. Minor each way shout.

RACE 11: FILIBERTO MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM CLAIREFONTAINE RACE 6) – 1800M – TIME: 22:50 PRIZE MONEY: EUR18300

Sorano (FR) Smart debut finishing 3rd in a maiden over 2000m at Vichy on 22 September. Decent winning chance. Tonnant (FR) Solid 2nd in a maiden over 1650m at Amiens on 28 September. Can go one more in this lineup. Artoa (FR) Hearty 5th in a maiden over 1650m at Amiens on 28 September. Minor each way chance on form. Mon Paulin (FR) Encouraging 3rd in a maiden over 1600m at Lyon Parilly on 7 October. One to include in all plays.

RACE 12: DU BOTTEY HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM CLAIREFONTAINE RACE 7) – 2900M – TIME: 23:25 PRIZE MONEY: EUR17300

Trevor Senora (FR) A firm winner in a Class 4 Handicap over 3000m at Fontaineb- leau on 21 September. Can easily follow up. Hamurana Springst (FR) Good 2nd in a Class 4 Handicap over 3000m at Fontainebleau on 21 September. Bold each way chance. Never Come Back (FR) Decent 4th in a strong Class 3 Handicap over 2800m at Saint-Cloud on 3 October. Good place chance. Bonny Way (FR) Pleasant 5th in a Class 3 Handicap over 2800m at Saint-Cloud on 3 October. Include in all perms.

RACE 13: ETAB.DES VENTES HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM CLAIREFONTAINE RACE 8) – 2400M – TIME: 00:00 PRIZE MONEY: EUR26900

Kenchak (FR) Solid 3rd in a Handicap over 3000m at Saint-Cloud on 2 September. Can make a bold winning statement here. Ketmie Queen (FR) Encouraging 2nd in a Handicap over 3000m at Saint-Cloud on 26 September. Strong winning contentions. Beautiful Mess (FR) A winner in a Class 2 Conditional over 2450m at Mont-De-Marsan on 10 September. Can follow up again. Bella D’anjou (FR) Smart 2nd in a maiden over 2400m at Lion D’Angers on 20 September. Does take on winners but can certainly feature.