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RACE 1: DE CAUCADE STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 1500M – TIME: 20:11 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21000
Al Rateel (USA) Unraced by Violence, the dam was placed in the USA. From a respected trainer who can ready one to strike on debut. The betting patterns should be monitored. Aspire (FR) Filly by Zarak, the dam never raced. Nice profile and from a good stable. The betting market can be the most informative guide. Roseninsel (FR) Filly by Toronado, the dam was unraced. Stable runners are well tuned on debut, and any market interest could prove worthy of attention. Queen Mekhtaal (FR) Unraced by Mekhtaal, the dam won over 1600m on debut. Looks good on paper and is one to pay attention to with a market check advised.
RACE 2: LANGUEDOC HANDICAP (CLASS 2) (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1600M – TIME: 20:55 PRIZE MONEY: EUR50900
Abiat (FR) Three unplaced runs of late, the most recent in a Listed at Deauville on 22 December over 1800m. Won over 1400m in April and can be involved from a good draw. Westminster Night (FR) Ran well to be fourth over 1600m in a Class 2 Handicap on 9 December at Chantilly. One to pay close attention to. Nobleman (FR) Three unplaced efforts of late, ninth in a Class 2 Handicap on 2 December over 1800m on the most recent. Each way player. Russipant Fal (MOR) Unplaced last time, third before that at Pau over 2000m in a Class 2 on 4 December. Looking for its tenth win and is hard to ignore.
RACE 3: FABRON STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 1500M – TIME: 21:31 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21000
Qamran Colt by Territories, the dam never raced. Stable runners are well tuned on debut, and he will be expected to play a leading role. Sagazan Ace (FR) Gelding by Victor Ludorum, the dam won 2 races. Is from a leading trainer who does well with debutantes. The betting can be the most informative guide. Vernon (FR) Gelding by Time Test, the dam won 4 races and was Listed placed. Taking profile and he is respected on his debut. Weeken Gelding by Goken, the dam never raced. From a respected trainer who knows the time of day. Ought to be involved at the finish.
RACE 4: GAUTIER-VIGNAL STAKES (CLASS 2) (TURF TRACK) – 1500M – TIME: 22:07 PRIZE MONEY: EUR23800
Kenzel (IRE) Placed in good pattern races on the last two starts, third on the most recent over 1400m in a Listed at Chantilly on 11 October. Capable of a leading role. Testerine (FR) Credible fourth at Marseille Borely over 1600m in a Listed on 18 October. Won twice before that last run and is in the mix. Siciliano (FR) Placed on the last two starts, second over 1400m in a Listed at Saint-Cloud on 9 November. Ought to be in the shake-up. Khalinskha (FR) Unplaced last time in a Listed in October, a win before that on debut at Vichy in a Maiden on 23 September over 1400m. Enters each -way calculations.
RACE 5: ALBERT TATON STAKES (CLASS 2) (TURF TRACK) – 2150M – TIME: 22:43 PRIZE MONEY: EUR23800
Croquis (IRE) Finished a 1.50 lengths second in a Listed at Deauville on 23 December. The winner has finished runner-up in Gr. 1 races so that form looks outstanding. Tipinso (FR) Third in a Handicap over 1600m on 5 September. Contested the Gr 1 Prix du Jockey-Club at Chantilly in June and has the class to win a race of this nature. Starnberg (FR) A gallant winner of a Condition over 2400m at Lyon Parilly on 7 October. Comes back from a 3-month break but does have proven form at this track. Master Cath (FR) Put up a good effort when fifth in the Listed Prix Vulcain over 2400m at Deauville on 20 October. Despite a short break he deserves consideration on that last run.
