France Express Form & Race Previews (Marseille-Borely/Chantilly) – Friday, October 31

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RACE 1: SERENA MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 1) – 1200M – TIME: 18:20 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21000

Nay (FR) Newcomer by Zelzal, the dam was placed on her only start. From a leading trainer who can ready a debutante to strike at the first time of asking. Bold show expected. La Coeur Placed on both starts, 3rd on the latter over 1400m in a Class 2 race at Toulouse on October 10th. One to pay attention to. Elegante Woman (IRE) Two decent efforts, 2nd on the most recent over 1200m at Nimes on October 5th in a maiden race. She is improving and warrants consideration. Possenhofen (FR) Fair 3rd on his last run over 1400m on September 30th in a claiming race at Chantilly. Capable of being competitive.

RACE 2: DE RATONNEAU HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 2) – 1700M – TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: EUR17300

Affection (FR) Got off the mark over 2000m at Marseille Pont Vivaux in a maiden race on October 8th. Placed 2nd at this track in September in a maiden over 1700m. Key chance. Le Doc (FR) Nice success over 1800m at this track in a handicap on October 13th by 2.5 lengths. Capable of making his presence felt. Exquise Italienne (IRE) Placed 3rd on her last two runs, the latter over 1800m at this track in a handicap behind LE DOC (2) on October 13th. Ought to be thereabouts. Muhaaria (FR) Four decent placed efforts, 4th on the most recent over 1700m at this track in a maiden race on October 18th. Hard to rule out.

RACE 3: DE MANOSQUE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 3) – 2000M – TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200

Almeria Good run when 2nd over course and distance on September 27th in a handicap. She won over 2600m in June in a maiden race. Capable of a leading role. Colonel Mitch (FR) A winner of three races at this track recently, the latter of them on September 27th over track and trip in a handicap, and the most recent 2nd was over 21soom on October 13th in a Class 3 handicap. Hard to ignore at this venue. Blarney He got off the mark over 2100m at this track on October 13th in a Class 3 handicap. One to pay close attention to. Dengie (FR) Two decent runs of late, 2nd on her latest over 1600m at Bordeaux Le Bouscat on September 8th in a handicap. Competitive run expected.

RACE 4: GYPTIS ET PROTIS MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 4) – 2100M – TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: EUR11900

Pearl Spirit (FR) Recent 5th over 1700m at this track in a maiden race on October 13th. Placed four times previously over different distances. Player. Plata D Octobre (FR) Placed 4th on her second start over 2000m at Salon Provence on September 30th on her last run. She is progressive and can be on the premises. Meme Toi (FR) 8th last time out in June, 4th before that over 2400m at Salon Provence in a maiden race on debut in mid-May. Can not be ruled out. Masindhal (FR) Two unplaced runs since a 2nd over 1600m at Vichy on August 15th in a handicap. Ought to be thereabouts.

RACE 5: DU VERGALY CLAIMING STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 1) – 2700M – TIME: 20:08 PRIZE MONEY: EUR18200

Almacado Gree (FR) Won a Claimer over 2400m at Bordeaux Le Bouscat on 29 September. That was an excellent effort and he has run well at this course. Galego Star (FR) Won a Claimer over 2500m at Croise-Laroche on 6 October. This is his first run on the sand and if he takes to the surface he will be a factor. Miss Dynamite (IRE) A promising 3rd in a Claimer over 2000m at Saint- Cloud on 16 October. Another trying the sand for the first time but she has run well at this level. Ideal King (FR) Last time out he ran 10th in a race over 2400m in Prague on 20 September. that was his first run after a 4-month break. He does perform well on this surface, recording two wins at this track.

RACE 6: D’ENSUES CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 5) – 2600M – TIME: 20:24 PRIZE MONEY: EUR12500

User Kindly Holding form and was fourth in a handicap at this track over 2000m on 13 October. Did win a claimer in July and can win again. Coupe D’europe (FR) Did not show her best when 7th in a handicap at Salon-de-Provence over 2400m on 30 September. Does well this track and trip and can contest the finish. Kingori (USA) Did not show his best when 9th in a handicap at this track over 2100m on 13 October. Better on the PSF but should contest the finish. Auteur Has only been modest of late and was 7th in a handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2400m on 9 October. Capable of doing better and is not out of it.

RACE 7: DU MONT-GRIFFON HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 2) – 1900M – TIME: 20:42 PRIZE MONEY: EUR38400

Porte Molitor (FR) Lightly raced filly who ran 7th in a Condition race over 2000m at ParisLongchamp on 4 September. That was an excellent comeback effort and with a course-and-distance win to her name, she looks ready to shine again. Prosecutor (FR) Ended 8th place in a Listed race over 2400m at Saint-Cloud on 12 September. He will enjoy the drop in class and will be fitted with a tongue tie for the first time, so should run well. Amilcare (FR) Finished 7th in a Listed race over 1800m at Chantilly on 11 October. Found the opposition a touch too strong last time and as he has run 2nd on this sand track, does deserve another chance. Pyramide (FR) Could only manage 8th in a Listed race over 1900m at La Teste on 29 August. Will appreciate both the drop in class and the return to the sand.

RACE 8: DE CORNILLON HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 6) – 1700M – TIME: 20:58 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14400

Elusive Nelson (FR) At the top of her game and was runner-up in a handicap over this track and trip on 27 September. Can go one better this time. Expresso James Not reliable but was a winner last time out in a handicap over this track and trip on 27 September. Carries a penalty but can follow up. Mandoki (FR) Has shown improvement of late and was runner-up in a handicap at Marseille-Vivaux over 1500m on 18 October. Can contest the finish. Silver Schnok (FR) In good shape and finished third in a handicap over this course and distance on 27 September. Can make the frame.

RACE 9: DU MUSEE JACQUEMART-ANDRE CLAIMING STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 3) – 1900M – TIME: 21:16 PRIZE MONEY: EUR18200

Zacapo (IRE) Did well to run 3rd in a Handicap over 1900m at Deauville on 20 October. He has placed in his last three runs on the sand, two of them at this track. Looks ready to crack a win. Central Park West (FR) Although finished 12th in Handicap over over 1900m at Deauville on 20 October, he is better than that. He has an outstanding record at this course and should be up to it again. World Vision (GER) Comes off an 8th place in a race over 2200m at Cologne in Germany on 28 September. She has placed in two runs on this surface at this time last year. Splendino (FR) Finished 8th in a Claimer over 2000m at Saint-Cloud on 26 September. However, if he can reproduce his previous run when 3rd at ParisLongchamp, will be competitive, especially on this surface.

RACE 10: CHAVAGNAC HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 7) – 1700M – TIME: 21:32 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16300

Vive La Reine (FR) In very good form and was runner-up in a handicap at Marseille- Vivaux over 1500m on 8 October. Can go one better. Sleepy Suzy (FR) Holding form and finished 3rd in a handicap over this track and trip on 27 September. Should be competitive once again. Izastep (FR) Not disgraced when 4th in a Conditions race at Marseille-Vivaux over 2000m on 8 October. Can contest the finish. Living Nelson (IRE) Has struggled of late and was 15th in a handicap at Lyon-La Soie over 1800m on 3 October. Capable of better and is not out of it.

RACE 11: MAURICE LARRAUN CLAIMING STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 4) – 1900M – TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: EUR18200

Calla Fonda This 3yo filly ran 3rd in a Conditions race over 1800m at Compiegne on 16 September. She is suited to these conditions and could have the edge against this level of opposition. Bobby Jean (FR) Followed up a win with a 7th place in a Handicap over 1900m at Deauville on 28 August. Has built up a rapport with Arthur Vilchien and they should be a force again. La Seine (FR) A promising 8th in a Handicap over 1800m on this sand track on 14 October. Now dropping to a Claimer she should be highly competitive. Isperia (FR) Won a claimer over 2150m at Lyon La Soie on 24 October. Fought hard for that 0.50-length win and looks to have the ability to double up.

RACE 12: HENRY BLANC HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 8) – 1800M – TIME: 22:06 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200

Sous Influence (IRE) Victorious in a handicap at Salon-de-Provence over this distance on 30 September. Capable of following up. Linfasommer (FR) Only modest of late and was 6th in a handicap at this track over 2100m on 13 October. Has room to improve and can contest the finish. Merci Elie (FR) Knocking very hard at the door and was runner-up in a handicap at Salon- de-Provence over 1800m on 30 September. Be right there at the finish. Goway (FR) Victorious in a handicap at this track over 2100m on 13 October. In good heart and is capable of doubling up.

RACE 13: DU JARDIN DE LA VOLIERE HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 5) – 1400M – TIME: 22:24 PRIZE MONEY: EUR22100

Vanina Runaway (FR) Finished 2nd in last two starts, the latest of which was over 1200m at Chantilly in Handicap on 11 October. With luck from the widest draw, she can go one better. Possi (FR) Finished 4th over 1100m at Le Croise-Laroche in Conditional Maiden on 17 October. She has scope and is one of the leading contenders. Play The Game (FR) Finished 3rd over 1600m at Chantilly in Claimer on 14 October. Glen Meury retains the ride from a good draw, and she should be right there. Avec Des Si Finished behind VANINA RUNAWAY (4) when 3rd over 1200m at Chantilly in Handicap on 11 October. She may have to settle for the same result.

RACE 14: DE L’ENCLOS DES KANGOUROUS HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 6) – 1400M – TIME: 22:58 PRIZE MONEY: EUR25900

Alhaeba (USA) Finished 6th over 1400m at Chantilly in Conditional Maiden on 2 October. Maxime Guyon is booked to ride, and he can win on his handicap debut. Thiberville (FR) Disappointing latest when unplaced over 1800m at Compiegne in Conditional Maiden on 10 October. Big runner if finding form of debut effort. Baileys Encanta Unplaced over 1600m at Saint-Cloud in Handicap on 9 October. Chance if finding form of penultimate effort. Duchesse Manoir (FR) Finished 6th over 1200m at Chantilly in Handicap on 11 October. She is a filly with scope and can finish in the trifectas.

RACE 15: DE VEZ HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 7) – 3200M – TIME: 23:32 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200

The Room (FR) Finished 2nd in Class 4 Handicap over 3200m at Agen-La-Garenne on 26 October. She is consistent and can return to winning ways. Monte Cinto (IRE) Unplaced in last three starts, the latest of which was over 2800m at Saint-Cloud in Class 3 Handicap on 3 October. Can surprise if putting best foot forward. Zilcover (FR) Improved latest when 2nd over 2600m at Fontainebleau in Class 3 Handicap on 17 October. Can feature with luck from the wide barrier position. Grease (FR) Finished 5th over 3000m at Craon in Class 4 Handicap on 28 September. Maxime Guyon rides from pole position which is a big plus.

RACE 16: DU VALOIS HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 8) – 3200M – TIME: 00:07 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21100

Alerio (GER) Finished 5th in first outing this year over 1900m in Class 4 Handicap on 23 October. He will strip much fitter and can return to winning ways. Dschingis Heights (FR) Consistent sort. Finished 2nd over 2500m at Nancy in Class 4 Handicap on 18 October. Drawn in pole position and should be competitive. Amarena Dodville (FR) Finished 5th in last three starts, the latest of which was over 3100m at Parislongchamp in Class 3 Handicap on 19 October. Is looking for first career victory. Le Rouge Chinois (DEN) Finished 3rd over 2600m at Fontainebleau in Class 3 Handicap on 17 October. He has scope and can show with luck from the widest draw.