France Express Form & Race Previews (Chantilly) – Thursday, February 19

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RACE 1: DE LA GRANGE DE COMMELLES STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1900M – TIME: 18:42 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24700

Patriarche Colt by St Mark’s Basilica, the dam won 2 races including a Listed, and was placed in a Group 3 and a Group 1. Stable runners tend to know what is required on debut. Live chance. Atienza (IRE) Colt by Almanzor, the dam won 2 races, including a Listed in Germany. The booking of Cristian Demuro looks positive, and the market can be informative to expected performance. New Connection (IRE) Gelding by New Bay, the dam won 1 race and was Listed placed. Stable runners are well prepared and he can make his presence felt. Saint Monchik (FR) Gelding by Toronado, the dam was unraced. Stable runners are well prepared and this newcomer should have say in proceedings.

RACE 2: DU CHATEAU DE LA REINE BLANCHE STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1900M – TIME: 19:17 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24700

Grande Baigneuse Filly by Kingman, the dam never raced. From a top trainer that can ready a newcomer to strike on debut. Player. The Pistol Star (FR) Filly by Sea the Stars, the dam won 2 races and was Listed placed. Taking pedigree and from the Andre Fabre powerhouse. Leading contender. Avenue De Messine (FR) Unraced by Showcasing, the dam won 2 races. Stable runners are usually well prepared and with good aspects to her profile, she can be involved at the finish. Aurora Beau Real (IRE) Unraced filly by Siyouni, the dam won 2 races including a Listed in Ireland. From a respected trainer and a leading rider on top, she is worth a market check for any support.

RACE 3: DU MOULIN DE GIEZ HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1400M – TIME: 19:52 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24000

Near Fly (FR) Unplaced last time, third previously over 1300m at Deauville in a Handicap on 9 January. Can get off the mark. Landed (FR) Three unplaced runs, seventh on the latest over 1600m on 5 February at Deauville in a Maiden. Can show more in a Handicap. Artemise (FR) Placed third last time over 1600m in a Claimer at this track on 31 January. She can be competitive over this distance. Arken (FR) Two fourth place runs this year, the most recent over 1300m at Deauville in a Handicap on 30 January. Ought to be in the shake-up.

RACE 4: DU BOIS DE BEAUVILLIERS HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1400M – TIME: 20:27 PRIZE MONEY: EUR30700

Rozarion (FR) Ran well to be third over 1600m in a Handicap at Chantilly on 5 February. Capable of making his presence felt. Basanti (FR) Lightly raced filly who got off the mark on her third run at this track over 1600m in a Maiden on 10 January. She can be competitive on Handicap bow. Ocean Star (FR) Fair fifth last time over 1600m in a Handicap at this track on 5 February. Likely to play a lead role. Matinal (FR) Ran well to be fourth over 1300m at Deauville in a Maiden on 8 January. One to pay attention to on Handicap debut.

RACE 5: DE L’ALLEE DU PONT AU ROI HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1300M – TIME: 21:12 PRIZE MONEY: EUR17300

Abrasso (FR) Finished third over 1300m at Deauville in a Class 3 Divided Handicap on 9 January. Bright winning chance. Palimero (GER) Runner up over 1400m at Deauville in a Class 4 Divided Limited Handicap on 7 February. Should run a big race. Crack City (FR) Solid run in third over 1400m at Deauville in a Class 4 Divided Limited Handicap on 7 February. Include in all bets. Wikenda (FR) Far from disgraced in sixth spot over 1300m at Deauville in a Class 3 Divided Handicap on 30 January. Each way claims.

RACE 6: DE L’ALLEE DE LA PORTE VAILLANT HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1300M – TIME: 21:47 PRIZE MONEY: EUR20200

Une Fragrance (FR) Finished fifth over 1300m at Deauville in a Class 3 Divided Handicap on 30 January. Knocking on the door and should go close. Micoleo (FR) Winner over 1400m at Deauville in a Class 4 Divided Limited Handicap on 7 February. Big runner. Stanto Comfortable winner over 1400m at Deauville in a Class 4 Divided Limited Handicap on 7 February. Should be in the shake up. Legal Eagle (FR) Not beaten far in eighth over 1300m at Deauville in a Class 3 Divided Handicap on 30 January. Can run into the money.

RACE 7: DE L’ALLEE QUINCONCE HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1300M – TIME: 22:22 PRIZE MONEY: EUR22100

Happy Again (FR) Finished close up in seventh spot over 1300m at Deauville in a Class 3 Divided Handicap on 30 January. Leading contender. Noce D’or (FR) Solid run in fourth over 1500m at Chantilly in a Class 3 Course Qualifier on 12 February. Winning claims. Lilas Trezy (FR) Runner up over 1300m at Deauville in a Class 3 Divided Handicap on 22 January. Should run a big race. Lovely Angel (FR) Winner over 1300m at Deauville in a Class 3 Divided Handicap on 30 January. Include in all bets.

RACE 8: DE L’ALLEE DES PHILOSOPHES HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1300M – TIME: 22:57 PRIZE MONEY: EUR28800

Speedster (FR) Cracking run in third spot over 1600m at Chantilly in a Class 3 Divided Handicap on 21 January. Winning claims. Tizian (FR) Runner up over 1300m at Deauville in a Class 3 Divided Handicap on 30 January. Should run a huge race. Regalien (FR) Moderate run in sixth over 1500m at Chantilly in a Class 3 Course Qualifier on 12 February. Include in all bets. Irishkamaya (FR) Solid run in fourth over 1300m at Deauville in a Class 3 Divided Handicap on 30 January. Should be in the firing line.