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RACE 1: DE GOURETTE STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PAU RACE 6) – 2000M – TIME: 21:18 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Cracking Good Time (IRE) Unraced filly by Cracksman, the dam won 1 race on the flat. Nice profile and from a powerful stable. Bold show can be expected. Decla (FR) Gelding by Zelzal, the dam won and was placed in a Listed. Looks good on paper and he should know what is required on his first day at school. Papito (FR) Colt by Beethoven, the dam was placed a few times. Stable runners warrant respect on debut, and the betting can be the most informative guide. Di Chope (FR) Filly by Born To Sea, the dam won 1 race. Bred to be useful and is worth watching in the betting for clues.
RACE 2: PHILIPPE DE WATRIGANT HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PAU RACE 8) – 1200M – TIME: 22:28 PRIZE MONEY: EUR20200
Jojo Junior (FR) Ran a solid race on 2 January over the course and distance when second in a Class 3 Handicap. Can make use of an ideal draw in stall 1 and has leading claims. Virimoon Etoile (FR) Fair effort when fourth over the course and distance on 2 January in a Class 3 Handicap. Can be a threat despite a wide draw. Dadas Boy (IRE) Finished fifth over the course and distance on 2 January in a Class 3 Handicap. Has eased to a good handicap mark and cannot be ignored. Dream Op Fal (FR) Nice fourth over 1400m in a Class 3 Handicap on 13 January at this track. Handles different surfaces well and is one to keep onside.
RACE 3: DE BALME MAIDEN STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 1) – 1900M – TIME: 23:03 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16500
Saucepot An excellent second in a Maiden over 1600m at Clairefontaine on 8 August. That was a promising debut run and even though she has been off for five months, and she should be up to the task. Inmate A convincing second in a Condition over 1800m at this track on 9 January. With natural improvement he should be right there at the finish. Takeo (GER) Finished fifth in a Condition over 1800m at this track on 9 January. He made most of the pace before fading late and could have more to come. Art Piece (FR) Ran fourth in a Condition over 1800m at this track on 9 January. He finished between.
RACE 4: DE LA PERDRIERE STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 2) – 1900M – TIME: 23:38 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24700
Very Pretty Filly by New Bay out of Zoffany mare Pretty Women, trained by Carlos and Yann Lerner. Half-sister to Pretty Queen who has two of her three starts for these trainers. Nympheas (FR) Filly by Saxon Warrior out of Kingman mare King’s Girl, trained by Stephanie Nigge. Her Granddam won a Listed in the UK. She could have a few gears. Otero (FR) Colt by Kendargent out of Teofilo mare Pagaille, trained by Fabrice Chappet. Second foal and his full brother has one win from seven starts. Zaramix (FR) Colt by Zarak out of Sea The Stars mare Brodie, trained by Pia and Joakim Brandt. The fact they have engaged Cristian Demuro to ride him is a strong indication of his chances.
RACE 5: DE L’ESQUE STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 3) – 19000M – TIME: 00:13 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14600
Dire La Verite (FR) A close-up second in a Condition Qualifying Handicap over this course and distance on 8 January. He was narrowly beaten by KIEVSKY (3) in that race and is now 4kg better off. Kievsky (FR) A convincing third in a Handicap over this track and trip on 23 January. In top form currently and can battle against DIRE LA VERITE (10) at the weights. Benimaru (IRE) Looked good when third in a Claimer over this course and distance on 29 December. He has come back to his best since returning to this track and the good form should continue. Famoso (FR) Did well to finish fourth in a Handicap over this course and distance on 23 January. He looked threatening in his last start and has more improvement to come.
RACE 6: DU FUNICULAIRE HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 4) – 1300M – TIME: 00:48 PRIZE MONEY: EUR25900
Happy Again (FR) A strong finishing third in a Handicap over this track and trip on 9 January. At the weights, he could reverse the placings with those that finished ahead of him. Tizian (FR) A solid fifth in a Handicap over track and trip on 22 January. Won his penultimate race over this course and distance and looks a serious contender. Irishkamaya (FR) Fought on well to finish second in a Handicap over this course and distance on 9 January. She keeps improving and should be right there once again. Favory Chop (FR) Winner of the feature Handicap over this course and distance on 9 January. He did receive a five-pound penalty for the win but has the ability to overcome that hurdle.
RACE 7: DE LA COUR ORIOT HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 5) – 1300M – TIME: 01:23 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24000
Zarwalyah (FR) Victorious over 1500m at Marseille Pont de Vivaux in a Conditional Maiden on 5 January. The second horse has come out and won since. She can follow up with another victory. Revuelto (FR) Finished fifth over 1300m on this course in a Conditional Maiden on 8 January. He makes his handicap debut and with luck in running, he should pose a threat. Thiberville (FR) Showed good improvement when third over 1300m on this course in a Conditional Maiden on 8 January. Well drawn in barrier two and should produce another good effort. Falou Chope (FR) Winner of last two starts, the latest of which was over 1500m on this course in a Claimer on 23 January. Hat-trick chance.
