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RACE 1: OLORON CLAIMING STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PAU RACE 6) – 1600M – TIME: 21:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24700
Canalejas (FR) Very consistent and was 3rd in a Listed at Toulouse over this distance on 11 November. Should make a bold bid at beating these rivals. Pas Dansant (FR) Returned to form with a victory in a Condition at this track over 1400m on 28 November. Can contest the finish again. Merle (FR) Did not show his best when 7th in a Listed at Chantilly over 1400m on 11 October. Returns from a break but can get into the mix. Vaticana (FR) Impressive debut winner who won by 3 lengths last start. Will continue the great form here.
RACE 2: MUS. BERNADOTTE HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PAU RACE 8) – 1600M – TIME: 22:32 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Grandpa Cen (IRE) In good form and was victorious in a Condition at Toulouse over 1600m on 23 November. Can score first time in a Handicap. Marques (FR) Showed some improvement when 3rd in a Handicap at Dax over 1400m on 19 October. Should contest the finish. Quiet Wife (FR) Unreliable but did finish 3rd in a Handicap at Marseille-Vivaux over 1500m on 6 December. Can be competitive. Khelonyx (FR) Consistent and was 3rd in a Handicap over this track and trip on 28 November. Be right there at the finish.
RACE 3: CYCLOS HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PORNICHET RACE 1) – 2400M – TIME: 23:07 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16300
Sogynt (FR) Close-up 3rd in a Condition Qualifying Handicap over this course and distance on 19 December. He is well rated and loves this course, so another big race is expected. Odin Normandy (FR) An excelllent 2 lengths winner of his last race over 2000m at this track on 22 November. That was his debut on the sand and there could be a lot more to come. Daddy Joy (FR) A promising 5th in a Handicap over this course and distance on 5 December. His rating has come down and a Handicap victory cannot be far away. Drip A competitive 4th in a Handicap over 2000m at this course on 14 December. An excellent 2nd at this course in his previous start and is currently at the top of his game.
RACE 4: VELO-CLUB HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PORNICHET RACE 2) – 2400M – TIME: 23:42 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14400
Jack’s Son Impressive 6 lengths winner of his last start over this course and distance on 5 December. He was penalised 5kg for that win but could still be ahead of the handicapper. Springboks (FR) Showed up well when 5th in a Handicap over this track and trip on 5 December. He is in good form, is nicely drawn and looks a lively contender. Semeur (FR) Not beaten too far when 4th in a Handicap over 2000m at this track on 14 December. Ran 2nd behind JACK’S SON (3) in his penultimate start and should go closer on 4kg better terms. Murano (FR) Only beaten 0.75 lengths when 2nd in a Handicap over 3000m at this course on 19 December. Has not performed badly over 2400m so could have a say in the finish.
RACE 5: ESP BASKET MAIDEN STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PORNICHET RACE 3) – 2100M – TIME: 00:17 PRIZE MONEY: EUR15600
Yellow Dream (IRE) Just found one too good when 2nd in a Maiden over 2200m at Lyon La Soie on 1 December. Has placed in all three starts since moving to France and looks ready to pick up her first victory. Cazadero (FR) Only beaten 0.25 lengths when 2nd in a Maiden over this track and trip on 5 December. In good form, is proven on the surface and should finish in the Top 3. Pomme Surette (FR) Disappointed when 5th in a Maiden over 1600m at this course on 19 December. More was expected from her and hopefully she can get it right this time trying further. Vivre Libre (FR) Had his first run on the flat after 18 months when 5th in a Handicap over 2000m at Toulouse on 30 November. Making his debut on the surface so could well be in with a shout.
RACE 6: ESP FOOTBALL HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PORNICHET RACE 4) – 2100M – TIME: 00:52 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16300
Gabylou (FR) Not beaten too far when 4th in a Handicap over 2400m at this course on 19 December. Has won two of his three starts over track and trip and will benefit from a weight allowance. Sea Wave (FR) Won a Handicap over this track and trip on 29 November. Won easier than the margin suggests from No 12 draw and can progress further. Raiden (FR) Showed up well when 4th in a Handicap over 1800m at Lyon La Soie on 5 December. Quite capable at this level but needs to prove he will handle the extra distance. Elfenn (FR) Returned from a 67-day break and ran 11th in a Handicap over 1600m at this course on 14 December. She is better than that run and is capable of a Top 3.
