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RACE 1: PRIX DE LA GRANDE FOLIE STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 1) – 1900M – TIME: 18:40 PRIZE MONEY: EUR31100
Arlong Fal Won a Handicap over 1800m at this course on 6 December. Has a strong chance of doubling up. Madame Ly (FR) A close 2nd in a Condition over 1600m at this course on 6 December. Has some decent form including a place in a Listed and is a big runner. Maria Apollonia (FR) Won a Maiden over 2000m at Marseille Vivaux on 6 December. That was only her second outing and there looks to be more improvement to come. Studen Kladenets (TUR) Ran 6th in a Condition over 1600m at this course on 8 November. Has only raced twice but in strong races and could improve markedly.
RACE 2: DE LA REMISE DES LILAS CLAIMING STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 2) – 1900M – TIME: 19:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR18200
World Vision (GER) A positive 3rd in a Claimer over 1800m at Deauville on 26 November. Has some decent form at this level and could have the edge over this field. Alrehb (USA) Ran 4th in a Claimer over 1800m at Deauville on 26 November. Was beaten 1 length by WORLD VISION (5) in that race and at the same weights there should be little between the pair once again. Zacapo (IRE) Finished 5th in a Handicap over 1600m on this course on 18 November. Has not run out of the Top 3 in Claiming races and should be competitive despite the weight. Skimbleshanks (FR) Was 8th in a Handicap over 2400m at Lyon Parilly on 30 October. He looks well weighted and has good form on a sand track.
RACE 3: HARRY GRIMSHAW CLAIMING STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 3) – 1600M – TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: EUR18200
Basco Bearnais (IRE) A 2.25 lengths 3rd in a Claimer over 1500m at Marseille Vivaux on 24 November. That was his first run in France and progress can be expected. Gaulois Glorieux (FR) Was 13th in a Handicap over 1600m at this course on 8 November. He makes a significant drop in class and has the opportunity to be competitive again. Whatahero (IRE) Ran 14th in a Handicap over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on 20 November. Dropping back into a Claimer, in which he has not finished further than 3rd, should help his chances. King Of Chill (IRE) Finished 13th in a Handicap over 1400m on this course on 27 October. He is another runner who will be suited to the drop in class.
RACE 4: DU CHATEAU DU HERON BLANC STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 4) – 1600M – TIME: 20:25 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24700
Fort Payne (FR) Ran 14th in a Handicap over 1600m at Deauville on 10 August. He has loads of class and is capable of winning this despite the 4-months break. Clavus (FR) Finished 7th in a Listed over 1500m at Deauville on 3 December. He has a lot of ability with some good results but he is not proven on fiber sand. Can surprise. Abelard F (IRE) Was 10th in a Listed over 1500m at Deauville on 3 December. He won a Quinté+ at this course last month and performed well enough in a strong race last time. Thor Lightning (FR) Finished 3rd over 1600m in Germany on 5 November. Was 2nd on this course in his penultimate start and must have place prospects.
RACE 5: MY SWALLOW STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 5) – 1600M – TIME: 21:00 PRIZE MONEY: EUR32000
Shiawase (FR) Victorious over 1400m at Deauville in Conditional Maiden on 6 November. He is on the right track and can follow up with another victory. Reach The Sky (FR) Won over 1500m at Tarbes in Class 2 Conditional on 12 December. He is in a good space and merits healthy respect. Ciaran (FR) Finished 3rd over 1600m on this course in Class 1 Conditional on 21 November. He can go close with luck in running. Charengo (IRE) Better than recent form. Finished 9th over 1300m at Deauville in Handicap on 7 November. He would not be a surprise winner.
RACE 6: DE L’ANCIEN POTAGER MAIDEN STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 6) – 1600M – TIME: 21:35 PRIZE MONEY: EUR27400
Xtramour (FR) Finished 3rd on debut over 1800m on this course in Conditional Unraced on 10 November. Stephane Pasquier rides and with the expected natural improvement, he may be the one to beat. Apolide (FR) Finished 5th over 1600m on this course in Conditional Unraced on 8 November. He faced stronger opposition that day and has plenty of scope. Seeway (FR) Finished 8th over 1400m at Chelmsford in Great Britain on 26 November. First outing on French soil and chance with luck in running. Sardinian Ruler (IRE) Unraced son of Siyouni out of the Dansili mare, Bella Qatara. His brother Aspetar has established himself at the highest level in Germany.
RACE 7: DU JARDIN DES CASCADE MAIDEN STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 7) – 1600M – TIME: 22:10 PRIZE MONEY: EUR27400
La Justiciere (USA) Finished 8th on debut over 1800m at ParisLongchamp in Conditional Unraced on 19 October. She would have gained from the experience and should have good improvement to come. Insidia (FR) Finished 3rd over 1600m on this course in Conditional Maiden on 8 November. She is coming along the right way and is one of the leading contenders. Coco Vanille (FR) Supplemented for this race. Finished 4th over 1600m on this course in Conditional Maiden on 21 November. She is a progressive type and may have more to come. Fashion City (FR) Finished behind.
RACE 8: DU CARREFOUR DES HAUTES COUTUMES STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 8) – 1600M – TIME: 22:45 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14600
Harry Bassett (FR) Finished 6th over 1600m on this course in Class 3 Handicap on 9 December. He is well-weighted and may be the one to beat. Harrison Point (FR) Finished 2nd over 1800m at Deauville in Class 4 Handicap on 25 November. He is inconsistent and is a threat if putting his best foot forward. Woff (GER) Finished 2nd in last two starts, the latest of which was over 1600m on this course in Class 3 Handicap on 18 November. Merits healthy respect. Baignade (IRE) Finished 9th over 1600m at Pau in Class 3 Handicap on 4 December. She takes on weaker and can find a form return.
RACE 9: DES FORGES HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PORNICHET RACE 1) – 3100M – TIME: 23:20 PRIZE MONEY: EUR13000
Drapeau Blanc (FR) Decent 4th in a Class 4 Handicap over 2600m at Chantilly on 6 December. Good winning chance on the back of this effort. Dschingis Angel (FR) Credible 2nd in a Class 4 Handicap over the course distance at Pornichet on 29 November. Lively chance here again. Dimasty Majtall (FR) A winner in a Class 4 Handicap over 3000m at Pornichet on 29 November. Can follow up despite the rise in the Handicap. Eclair De Vati (FR) Good 3rd in a Class 4 Handicap over 2000m at Pornichet on 14 December. Proven over today’s trip and is one to include in all plays.
RACE 10: CAMILLE FLAMMARION HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PORNICHET RACE 2) – 3100M – TIME: 23:55 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14400
Monte Cinto (IRE) Good 2nd in a Class 4 Handicap over 3000m at Pornichet on 29 November. Has every chance in going one more here. By Far (FR) Massive improvement into 2nd in a Class 4 Handicap over 3000m at Pornichet on 29 November at a big price. Good each way shout. Joris (FR) Hearty 5th in a Class 4 Handicap over 3000m at Pornichet on 29 November. Good place chance. My Darling (FR) Trying 4th in a Class 4 Handicap over 2400m at Pornichet on 5 December. Can make her presence felt.
RACE 11: DU BOIS JOLI MAIDEN STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PORNICHET RACE 3) – 1700M – TIME: 00:30 PRIZE MONEY: EUR15600
Princesse Mandel (FR) Sweet 3rd in a Class 4 Conditional over the hurdles over 3600m at Saint-Brieuc on 11 November. Positive winning chance. Stay Around Encouraging 4th in a Handicap over 1800m at Deauville on 12 December. Good each way shout. Six Kings (IRE) Supplemented Six Kings is out of the mare Warless who is a half sister to Group 1 winner Cloth Of Stars. This gelding could be anything. Lavis (IRE) Decent 4th in a Handicap over 1600m at Pornichet on 22 November. May hold a bright place chance.
RACE 12: PLACE DES OCEANES HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PORNICHET RACE 4) – 3100M – TIME: 01:05 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16300
Rue Daguerre (FR) Solid 2nd in a Class 4 Handicap over 2600m at Les Sables on 11 October. Strong winning chance if she can repeat this effort. Spirit Of Dance (IRE) A firm winner in a Class 4 Handicap over 2400m at Pornichet on 5 December. Bright each way chance. Darbasan Supplemented Darbasan finished 4th in a Class 3 Conditional over 2400m at Lyon La Soie on 2 March. Returns after a break and if the run is not needed, he will be a live threat. Lou Marina (FR) Trying 7th in a Class 4 Handicap over 2400m at Craon on 30 November. Can polish up on her current form in this field.
RACE 13: DE LA MEDIATHEQUE STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PORNICHET RACE 5) – 3100M – TIME: 01:40 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14600
Der Shtern (FR) Returned to form and finished 3rd in a Condition at Machecoul over 2350m on 11 November. Has claims in this line-up. Sakhaline (FR) Very consistent and was 3rd in a Handicap over 2200m on 3 November. Can break through here. Energia Tourismo (FR) Not reliable and finished 5th in a Condition at this track over 2400m on 22 November. Likely to do a lot better this distance. Mr Tee (FR) A winner of a Condition at this track over 2000m on 5 December. Showed improvement and can double up this longer distance.
RACE 14: QUAI DES ARTS CLAIMING STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PORNICHET RACE 6) – 1700M – TIME: 02:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR12000
Villa Adrienne (IRE) Not reliable but did run well when 4th in a Handicap over this track and trip on 22 November. Big chance. Darinice (FR) Showed som improvement when runner-up in a Claimer over this course and distance on 5 December. Can go one place better. Masaya (FR) In good shape and was 3rd in a Claimer at Lyon La Soie over 1800m on 5 December. Be right there at the finish. Zenadia (FR) Finished 7th in a Claimer at Deauville over 1500m on 12 December. Capable of better and could make the frame.
