France Express Form & Race Previews (Pau/ Deauville) – Friday, January 16

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RACE 1: D’ACCOUS HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PAU RACE 6) – 2400M – TIME: 21:00 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14400

Version Cox (FR) Unplaced last time, 2nd previously over 2400m at this track in a Class 4 handicap on November 28th. Likes this track and can play a lead role. Nerokas (FR) Placed 3rd on his last run over 2000m in a Class 4 handicap on January 9th at this track. Can be on the premises. Iamichop (FR) Recent 3rd over 2400m at this track in a Class 4 handicap on December 26th. Competitive run can be expected. Zokoa (FR) Ran well when 2nd two runs back over 2400m at this track in a Class 4 handicap on November 28th. Among the leading chances.

RACE 2: DE LA VALLEE D’OSSAU HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PAU RACE 8) – 2400M – TIME: 22:10 PRIZE MONEY: EUR17300

Nantmor (FR) Solid effort to be 2nd on December 26th in a Class 4 handicap over the course and distance. Leading chance of scoring. Cocoon Quatre (FR) Ran well to be 4th over the track and trip in a Class 4 handicap on December 26th on the most recent start. Has eased to a better handicap mark and can feature. Joboah (FR) Finished 2nd over 2600m in a Class 4 race at Marseille Pont De Vivaux on January 4th. Can make the top three. Jubile (FR) Fair effort to be fifth over 2000m at this track in a Class 3 handicap on January 9th. Hold leading each way claims.

RACE 3: DE RUGLES HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 1) – 2500M – TIME: 23:03 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21100

Mystic (FR) Looked good when running 2nd in a Handicap over this course and distance on 22 December. He was just touched off in that race and looks ready to win. Irtych (FR) Overcame a wide draw to finish an excellent 2nd over this track and trip on 22 December. Only caught late on that occasion and will benefit from a better draw. Captain Eagle (FR) Finished 8th in a Handicap over course and distance on 29 December. He has not had the best of luck lately and deserves better. Style De Way (FR) A good effort to finish 3rd in a Handicap over this course and distance on 29 December. That was his first run back on the Flat and should be competitive.

RACE 4: DE L’AIGLE HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 2) – 2500M – TIME: 23:38 PRIZE MONEY: EUR25900

Star Mauve (FR) A respectable 3rd in a Maiden over this track and trip on 23 De-cember. Has only raced three times so further progress is possible and she could make her mark in this Handicap.. Yellow Dream (IRE) Won a Maiden over 2100m at Pornichet on 28 December. She won well and at the weights could have a say once again.. Meautis (FR) Mediocre 7th in a Handicap over 2400m at Lyon La Soie on 17 November. His rating is coming down and that should make him a danger. Le Gast (FR) A 3-length 2nd in a Handicap over course and distance on 22 December. He is always thereabouts at this track and must be considered.

RACE 5: DES ROUGES TERRES HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 3) – 1900M – TIME: 00:13 PRIZE MONEY: EUR20200

Nick Boutique (FR) Only beaten 1.50 lengths when 2nd in a Handicap over this course and distance on 30 December. Won his penultiimate start over track and trip and showed he was still competitive.. Star Of Artaban Another good effort when 3rd in a Handicap over this track and trip on 12 December. Rarely far of the winners and he should be right there again. Raiden (FR) Finished 7th in a Handicap over 2100m at Pornichet on 28 December. Has had two good runs with Cristian Demuro in the irons and he will be back for this race. Johnny Jane (FR) Did well to finish 4th in a Handicap over 2500m at this track on 2 January. Has good results over this 1900m and will benefit from a 1.5kg allowance.

RACE 6: DE LA BEAUVOISINIERE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 4) – 1900M – TIME: 00:48 PRIZE MONEY: EUR22100

Az Zeiva (FR) Narrowly beaten when 2nd in a Handicap over this track and trip on 12 December. He has been runner-up in his last three starts and deserves a victory. Rembrand To Go (FR) Narrowly beaten in a Handicap over this track and trip on 30 December. That was in a Quinté+ and having won his penultimate race at this course must be a lively contender. Sommerblau (FR) Won a Handicap over this track and trip on 30 December. She is in good form and is capable of overcoming the penalty for that win. Twarab (FR) A 1.50-length winner of a Handicap over this course and distance on 30 December. The 3kg penalty might make this a tough race to win but has place prospects.

RACE 7: EDGAR ROLFE CLAIMING STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 5) – 1900M – TIME: 01:23 PRIZE MONEY: EUR18200

Paddington (FR) Successful in a claimer at Chantilly over this distance on 27 DecemberLooks quite capable of following up. Mia Fast (FR) Yet to win a race and was 6th in a claimer at Chantilly over this distance on 27 December. Can get involved with the finish. Nous Trois Has only had two starts and was 6th in this division over this track and trip on 17 December. Capable of improvement and is not out of it. Nazgul Blou (FR) Finished 7th in a claimer at Chantilly over this distance on 27 December. Likely to improve and can make the frame.

RACE 8: DU PHARE CLAIMING STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 6) – 1500M – TIME: 01:58 PRIZE MONEY: EUR18200

Apax (FR) Finished fourth in a Conditions race at Chantilly over 1600m on 19 December. Should make a bold bid at beating these rivals. Rosapenna (FR) Unbeaten in two claim-ers, the latest over this course and distance on 23 December. Be right there at the finish. Kiaro (FR) Successful in a claimer at this track over 1300m on 30 December. Tougher task this time but is not out of it. Mr Fleurant (IRE) Only modest of late and was 11th in a handicap at Chantilly over 1600m on 9 December. Capable of doing better and has claims.

RACE 9: DE BENERVILLE STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 7) – 1300M – TIME: 02:33 PRIZE MONEY: EUR25600

Zade Shows promise and was runner-up in a Conditions race at Chantilly over 1400m on 27 December. Big chance. Kailani (FR) Victorious in a handicap at this track over 1400m on 17 December. Improving and should fight out the finish. Elima (IRE) Successful in a Conditions race over this track and trip on 18 December. Should be competitive in this line-up. Miss Chiquita (FR) Showed improvement and was a winner of a Conditions race over this course and distance on 2 November. Is not out of it.