France Express Form & Race Previews (Deauville) – Thursday, December 18

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RACE 1: PRIX DE LA SUISSE NORMANDE HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1300M – TIME: 20:55 PRIZE MONEY: EUR50900

Dobba (USA) Nice win last time over 1400m at Chantilly on 21 November in a Handicap. He looks progressive and can win again. Half Half (FR) Ran well when 3rd on his sole start this year at Saint-Cloud on 20 November over 1600m in a Class 3 Handicap. He has dropped to a favourable rating and can feature. O Sole Mio (FR) Placed 2nd on his last run over 1300m at this track in a Class 2 Handicap on 26 November. Capable of a bold run. Alparslan (FR) He has been in good form recently, with two wins from his last six runs, the latest two runs back at Fontainebleau on 3 November over 1200m in a Class 2 Handicap. Player.

RACE 2: DU MERLERAULT MAIDEN STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1300MS – TIME: 21:30 PRIZE MONEY: EUR27400

Bourgoin (FR) Good 2nd on debut at this track over 1300m on 28 November in a Maiden. Open to improvement and looks like the one to beat. Nekketsu (FR) Ran well to be 4th at this track over 1300m on 28 November in a Maiden. One to pay close attention to. Sail Rock (FR) Promising when 4th on his debut at Saint-Cloud on 9 November over 1500m. The drop back in trip-today, should not be an issue, and he warrants respect. Musical Rose (IRE) Placed on his last two runs, 2nd on the latter over 1500m at Chantilly in a Handicap on 21 November. Capable of being involved.

RACE 3: DE LA PLACIERE MAIDEN STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1300M – TIME: 22:05 PRIZE MONEY: EUR27400

Nerombala (IRE) She finished 6th on her debut at ParisLongchamp on 31 August over 1600m. Given time, she will be fit to go after a break. Elima (IRE) Placed on all four runs, the latter when 3rd at Vichy in a Maiden on 15 August. Capable of making her presence felt. Villa Monceau (USA) Ran with promise when 5th at Chantilly on 8 November over 1600m on the PSF. Open to progress and she can be involved. Wind Sparkle (FR) Unraced by Siyouni, the dam won 3 races and was Listed placed. Choice pedigree and from a good stable. Bold effort can be anticipated.

RACE 4: DE PENNEPEDIE CLAIMING STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 2500M – TIME: 22:40 PRIZE MONEY: EUR18200

Killary King (FR) Two unplaced runs of late, the latest over 2500m at Zurich in a Condition on 21 September. Class 1 winner in January over 2200m on turf. Down in class and can get back on track. Lysithrea (GER) Ran well to be 2nd at Lyon La Soie over 2400m in a Claimer on 1 December last time. Capable of making her presence felt. Una Revelacion (FR) Unplaced last time, a win previously over 2400m at Saint-Cloud on 26 October in a Class 3 Handicap. One to look at each way. Dschingis Power (FR) Placed 4th last time, a win before that at Amiens in a Handicap over 2200m on 19 November. Player.

RACE 5: DE SAINT-PIERRE-EN-PORT HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1500M – TIME: 23:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR13000

Gin Gembre (FR) Ran a solid race when 2nd at this track over 1400m in a Class 4 Handicap on 3 December. Capable of scoring if repeating his last effort. Charm Wrens (FR) Fair 5th over 1500m in a Class 4 Handicap on 6 December at Marseille Pont De Vivaux. Hard to ignore in a race of this nature. Palimero (GER) Several unplaced runs of late, the latter when 7th at Chantilly over 1600m in a Class 4 Handicap on 9 December. Well handicapped on his better form and warrants respect. Empiric Five unplaced runs recently, 8th at this track in a Class 4 Handicap over 1400m on 3 December. Each way contender if back on form.

RACE 6: DU MORTAINAIS HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1300M – TIME: 23:50 PRIZE MONEY: EUR17300

Micoleo (FR) Four unplaced runs of late, 6th at this track on the latter over 1400m in a Class 4 Handicap on 3 December. Won this race last year and can be competitive after a reassuring last effort. Picanes (FR) Ran well two runs back when 3rd at this track on 22 October over 1500m in a Class 4 Handicap. One to pay attention to. The Dig (FR) Finished 2nd last time over 1300m at Deauville on 26 November in a Class 3 Handicap. One to look at each way. Cap Skirring (FR) Three placed runs of late, 3rd at this track on 3 December over 1400m in a Class 4 Handicap. Looks ready to win again.

RACE 7: DU VAL D’ORNE HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1300M – TIME: 00:25 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21100

En Plein Air (FR) Solid efforts of late, 2nd on the most recent over 1300m at this track in a Class 3 Handicap. Hard to discount if dealing with a wide draw. Happy Again (FR) Two wins from the last four runs, the latest success over 1300m on 26 November in a Class 3 Handicap. Key player. Tremblant Credible 6th at this track over 1400m on 3 December in a Class 3 Handicap last time out. Honest performer who cannot be ignored. Wonder Boy (FR) Fair 5th at this track over 1300m in a Class 3 Handicap on 26 November. Wide draw to deal with but can make the Top 3.

RACE 8: DU DOMFRONTAIS HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1300M – TIME: 01:00 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200

Jess Livermore Finished 2nd at this track over 1300m in a Class 3 Handicap on 26 November. Can go one better in a slightly easier grade this time. Cour Du Roi Three unplaced runs since a 4th over 1400m at Niort on 12 October in a Class 4. Handles the surface and can have a say. Speed Hunter (FR) Credible 6th at Chantilly over 1600m in a Class 4 Handicap on 9 December. Hard to rule out of the Top 3. Close Combat (FR) Placed 4th over 1200m at Toulouse on 30 November in a Class 4 Handicap last time. One to look at each way.