France Express Form & Race Previews (Chantilly) – Thursday, December 11

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RACE 1: DU VAL PROFOND STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1600M – TIME: 18:54 PRIZE MONEY: EUR27400

Etchebaster (FR) A 2YO gelding by Blue Point out of Makeba who is making his debut. His dam was unraced but produced the smart Tipinso. Well-spoken and can go well. Alam (FR) Colt by Zelzal out of Katara. His dam won two Listed races in the UK and must be closely monitored in the betting market. Stormrider (FR) Colt by Sea The Moon out of Panja who is making his debut. 125,000 Euros Breeze-up purchase and has the assistance of Théo Bachelot. Respected. Bocca Al Lupo (IRE) Colt by Palace Pier out of Molly Corbin who is making his debut. His mother by War Front was unraced. Could go well.

RACE 2: DE SANDRICOURT STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1600M – TIME: 19:35 PRIZE MONEY: EUR27400

Mlle Fleurant (IRE) 2YO filly by Nathaniel out of Andalouserie who is making her debut. Her dam won once in 7 starts (1500m) and all four previous foals are winners. Top-yard and must be hugely respected. Vida Rosa (FR) Filly by Wooded out of Sharja Princess who is making her debut. Her unraced dam produced a Group 2 winner in the USA and is worth some consideration. Zahara (FR) 2YO filly by Persian King out of Group 1-placed mare Marieta who was also trained by Mauricio Delcher-Sanchez. Watch betting for clues. Divertimento (IRE) Filly by Starspangledbanner out of Divertissement who is making her debut. Her dam won her first two starts. In-form yard and must be respected.

RACE 3: DU CHATEAU DE HIMEJI HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1900M – TIME: 20:10 PRIZE MONEY: EUR13000

Stepaside Bell (FR) Did not show his best when 9th in a Handicap at Deauville over 2500m on 25 November. Can bounce back to win over this distance. Zygfryd (FR) Has some fair form and finished 5th in a Handicap over this track and trip on 10 November. Be right there at the finish. Summer Flirt (FR) Did not show her best when unplaced in a Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2000m on 20 November. Capable of better than her last run and is not out of it. Antico (IRE) A disappointing last run when 6th in a Handicap at Le Croise-Laroche over 1800m on 3 November. Can be competitive in this line-up.

RACE 4: DU JARDIN DES EAUX MINERALES HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 3200M – TIME: 20:55 PRIZE MONEY: EUR50900

Chess (FR) Not disgraced when 8th in a Handicap at Deauville over 2500m on 1 November. Has won this race before and can bounce back to score. Don’t Shut Me Down (FR) Not reliable but was a runner-up in a Handicap at Deauville over 2500m on 25 November. Can go one place better. Cosmic Front Showed some improvement when 3rd in a Condition at Deauville over 2500m on 7 November. Can be a threat to these rivals. Always Welcome (FR) In good form and was 3rd in a Condition at Le Mans over 1950m on 17 November. Should be competitive once again.

RACE 5: DE WATER-BOITSFORT HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1900M – TIME: 21:30 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14400

Reaching The Moon Very consistent and was 3rd in a Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2000m on 20 November. Big chance in this field. Sicilia (FR) Holding form and finished 4th in a Handicap over this track and trip on 10 November. Can be competitive once again. Sumer Sunset (FR) Not disgraced when 4th in a Handicap at Pornichet-La-Baule over 1700m on 29 November. Can make the frame. Don Nikolaos (GR) Not disgraced when 6th in a Handicap at Deauville over 1900m on 3 December. Should fight out the finish.

RACE 6: D’UBERLINGEN HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1900M – TIME: 22:05 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200

Nekoleto (FR) Only modest of late and finished 7th in a Handicap at Pornichet-La-Baule over 2100m on 22 November. Capable of winning a race of this nature. Olaf (FR) A winner of a Handicap over this track and trip on 10 November. Carries a penalty but could follow up. Anielska (FR) Did not show her best when unplaced in a Handicap at Deauville over 1900m on 2 December. Capable of winning when in the right mood. Queenfleur (FR) In good form and was 4th in a Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2400m on 20 November. Can get into the mix of things.

RACE 7: D’EPSOM HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1900M – TIME: 22:40 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21100

La Diva Dalben (FR) In good form and was 4th in a Handicap at Le Croisé-Laroche over 2500m on 3 November. Can contest the finish again. Paco (IRE) Not reliable but was runner-up in a Claimer at Deauville over 1900m on 23 October. Can go one better. Bolzano (IRE) Did not show his best when 12th in a Handicap over this track and trip on 10 November. Capable of fighting out the finish. Beautiful Memory (FR) Victorious in a Claimer at Deauville over 2500m on 7 November. In good form and could be capable of following up.

RACE 8: DES JARDINS FAMILIAUX HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 3200M – TIME: 23:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR25900

Vendomya (FR) In good form and was runner-up in a Handicap over this course and distance on 18 November. Victorious in July and can score again. Amiral D’aumont (FR) Not disgraced when 5th in a Handicap over this track and trip on 18 November. Should be very competitive if not too keen. Mehlango (FR) Has some fair form and finished 5th in a Handicap at Fontainebleau over 3000m on 22 November. Can contest the finish. Athineos (FR) Victorious in a Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2400m on 20 November. Has improved of late and is not out of it carrying a penalty.