France Express Form & Race Previews (Pau/Deauville) – Friday, January 2

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RACE 1: PRIX DE PONTACQ CLAIMING STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PAU RACE 1) – 1400M – TIME: 18:16 PRIZE MONEY: EUR11500

Nebur (FR) Sixth in a Class 2 on 4 December, third before that in a Claimer at Mont- De-Marsan over 1200m on 15 November. Leading contender. General Chop (FR) Unplaced in a Handicap late in October, fourth before that on 1 October at Toulouse over 1600m in a Claimer. Solid in this grade. Darinice (FR) Won over 1600m at Pornichet on 19 December in a Claimer. Hard to rule out and proven on the artificial surface. Vathana Unplaced last time, a win previously over 1600m in a Claimer at Pornichet on 5 December. Ought to be thereabouts.

RACE 2: PRIX DE LOUVIE-SOUBIRON CLAIMING STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PAU RACE 2) – 2400M – TIME: 18:48 PRIZE MONEY: EUR11500


Dschingis Heights (FR)
Placed on the last two runs, fourth at Marseille Pont De Vivaux on 21 December over 2600m in a Class 4. Player. L’initie (IRE) Unplaced last time, third before that over 2200m at Celorico Bastos in a Condition on 26 October. One to keep onside. Kerdina (FR) Two unplaced runs since a third at Tarbes on 12 October over 3000m in a Class 4 Handicap. Ought to be thereabouts. Lucio Vero Placed fourth on 26 December at Pau over 2400m in a Class 4 Handicap. Among the leading each way chances.

RACE 3: D’ARCANGUES CLAIMING STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PAU RACE 3) – 2000M – TIME: 19:20 PRIZE MONEY: EUR11500

Markos (FR) Seventh in a Maiden on the PSF last time over 1600m in mid-December, fourth before that on 4 November on the turf over 1600m in a Maiden. Key chance. Masaya (FR) Placed on the last two runs, second on the most recent over 1600m in a Claimer at Pornichet on 19 December. Hard to ignore. Lady Gatsby (FR) Three unplaced runs since a win on debut at Tarbes on 12 October in a Condition. Ought to be thereabouts. Bedaio (FR) Placed third over 2000m at Toulouse on 30 November in a Claimer on his last run. One to pay attention to.

RACE 4: DE SEVIGNACQ HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PAU RACE 4) – 1600M – TIME: 19:52 PRIZE MONEY: EUR15400

Balegrio (FR) Won on his last start over 1600m at Pau in a Class 4 Handicap on 4 December. Can be competitive from top-weight. Lady Pink (FR) Four placed runs of late, second at this track in a Class 4 Handicap over 1600m on 4 December. One to pay attention to. Oliva (FR) Two unplaced runs since a second at this track over 1600m in a Class 4 Handicap on 22 October. Among the leading each-way chances. On Y Va (IRE) Several unplaced runs, the latter over 1800m at Deauville on 3 December in a Class 4 Handicap. Well handicapped on better form.

RACE 5: DE MORLAAS HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PAU RACE 5) – 1600M – TIME: 20:25 PRIZE MONEY: EUR18200

Draco (FR) Unplaced last time, 4th previously over 1400m at Bordeaux Le Bouscat on 21 November in a Class 4 Handicap. Can feature. Xarun (FR) Ran well over 1600m in a Class 4 Handicap when second on 13 November at this track. Can have a leading say in the finish. Louis Ski (FR) Won over 2000m at this track in a Class 4 Handicap on 20 December. Ought to have a say in proceedings from a good draw. Macanella (FR) Placed fourth over 1600m in a Class 3 Handicap at this track on 4 December. Among the leading each-way chances.

RACE 6: DE CAUTERETS HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PAU RACE 6) – 2000M – TIME: 21:00 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200

Destroying Angel (IRE) Unplaced last time, a win before that over 2000m at this track in a Maiden on 13 November. Hard to overlook. Signor Galli (FR) Two unplaced runs since a second at Lyon La Soie on 8 November over 1800m in a Class 3. Ought to be in the shake-up. Chateau Esquiule (FR) Fair effort to be sixth at this track over 2000m in a Class 3 Handicap on 16 December. Previous placed runs at this track and can feature. Gondolo (IRE) Unplaced last time, third previously over 1600m at Bordeaux Le Bouscat on 4 November in a Handicap. Key chance.

RACE 7: MONTANER HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PAU RACE 7) – 1600M – TIME: 21:35 PRIZE MONEY: EUR22100

Abacur (FR) Two wins of late at this track, a win at Deauville on 13 December over 1500m in a Class 3 Claimer. Looks progressive and can win again. Dschingis Dream (FR) Fair sixth in a Class 2 at this track on 4 December over 2000m at this track. Capable of being competitive. My Black Lady (FR) Recent second in a Class 3 Claimer at Deauville on 13 December over 1500m. Won a Handicap in September. Player. Doctor Ron (FR) Unplaced last time, 3rd before that over 1600m at this track in a Class 3 Handicap on 4 December. Can be involved.

RACE 8: DE JURANCON HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PAU RACE 8) – 1200M – TIME: 22:10 PRIZE MONEY: EUR20200

Regalien (FR) Placed on the last three runs, second at Deauville on 18 December over 1300m in a Class 3 Handicap. Key chance. Disillusion (IRE) In top form of late with numerous placed runs, second in a Class 4 Claimer at this track over 1400m on 28 November. Player. Zeplacetobe (FR) Recent fifth at Deauville on 18 December over 1300m in a Class 3 Handicap. One to pay attention to and can feature. Jojo Junior (FR) Finished third at Toulouse in a Class 4 over 1400m on 16 November. Capable of being involved at the finish.

RACE 9: PORT-MULBERRY STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 1) – 1900M – TIME: 23:03 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16500

Central Park West (FR) Took on a strong Class 2 Handicap over 1900m at Deauville on 23 December. Steps down in division and can be more competitive here. Piquoiseau (FR) A winner in a Claimer over 1800m at Deauville on 17 December. Has the capability to follow up here. Happy Saxon (FR) Hard trying eighth in a Listed over 2000m at Strasbourg on 27 September. Returns after a minor rest and can be lethal if freshened up. Star Of The Night (FR) Ran thirteen in a Class 2 Handicap over 1800m at Deauville on 2 December. Good place chance on overall form.

RACE 10: CASCADES DE MORTAIN CLAIMING STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 2) – 1300M – TIME: 23:38 PRIZE MONEY: EUR22100

Avec Des Si Forgivable eleventh in a Handicap over 1400m at Deauville on 17 December. Can bounce back to a more competitive state. Misty City (FR) Trying fifth in a Claimer over 1500m at Deauville on 29 December. Has an overall each way chance. Falou Chope (FR) Testing eighth in a Handicap over 1400m at Deauville on 17 December. Place chance if wise up to the task. Tomoe Gozen (FR) Improved into third in a Handicap over 1400m at Deauville on 17 December. Can continue improving in this lineup.

RACE 11: DES FALAISES HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 3) – 2500M – TIME: 00:13 PRIZE MONEY: EUR22100

Misterwinner (FR) Smart second in a Handicap over 2400m at Deauville on 13 December. Holds an outstanding winning chance. Ferdinand Premier (FR) Credible third in a Handicap over 2400m at Deauville on 13 December. Strong each way claims. Samwest (FR) A firm winner in a Handicap over 2400m at Deauville on 13 December. Has the potential to follow up. Classic Sovereign (IRE) Respectable fourth in a Handicap over 2400m at Deauville on 13 December. Good place chance.

RACE 12: DES AIGUILLES HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 4) – 2500M – TIME: 00:48 PRIZE MONEY: EUR20200

Just For Gab’s (FR) Consecutive third in a Handicap over 1800m at Deauville on 12 December. Has the ability to creep much closer here. Mondial Sport (FR) Massive improvement into second in a Handicap over 2400m at Deauville on 13 December. Winning chance if he reproduces his last. Reach The Stars (FR) Credible third in a Handicap over 2400m at Deauville on 13 December. Strong place chance in this lineup. Aristos (FR) Polished up into fifth in a Handicap over 2400m at Deauville on 13 December. Can continue improving here.