France Express Form & Race Previews (Pau/Chantilly) – Friday, February 20

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RACE 1: DE MADIRAN STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PAU RACE 1) – 2000M – TIME: 18:34 PRIZE MONEY: EUR20100

Texas Wood (FR) Two wins of late over track and trip, the latter on 4 December in a Class 2 by 0.75 lengths. Improving and likes this track. Can get another success. Madridista (FR) Placed third last time over the track and trip in a Class 2 on 4 December behind TEXAS WOOD (1). Live chance. Carcagny (FR) Unplaced last time, a win before that over 2000m at this track in a Maiden on 13 November. Ought to be thereabouts. New Run (FR) Debut winner who won by 1.25 lengths last start. Racing in good form.

RACE 2: DE BIELLE STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PAU RACE 2) – 2000M – TIME: 19:06 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16500

Wally (IRE) Solid performer who was second over 1600m in a Class 3 at this track on 11 January last time out. Course winner over 1600m in 2023. Key chance. Wigmore Street (USA) Finished fifth over the track and trip in a Class 3 on 20 January. Capable of making his presence felt. The Top Gatsby (FR) Ran well to be second over the track and trip in a Class 3 on 20 January. One to pay attention to on a track she has won at before. Senorito (FR) Finished sixth over the track and trip in a Class 3 on 20 January last time out. One to pay attention to each-way.

RACE 3: DU PAYS BASQUE STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PAU RACE 3) – 1400M – TIME: 19:38 PRIZE MONEY: EUR12800

Chapel Hill (FR) Placed on both runs this year, second on the latter over 1600m at Pornichet in a Class 4 Handicap on 5 February. Player. Elufan (FR) Placed third last time out over 1200m in a Class 3 Handicap at this track on 30 January. Capable of having a say in proceedings. Eywa (FR) Three unplaced runs this year, the latter over 1600m at Chantilly in a Class 3 Handicap on 5 February. Can be competitive if back on track. Fruition (FR) Placed fourth last time out over 1400m at this track in a Class 4 Handicap on 18 January. Each way angle.

RACE 4: DU CERCLE ANGLAIS HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PAU RACE 4) – 1600M – TIME: 20:10 PRIZE MONEY: EUR22100

Modern Spirit (FR) Good effort to be second last time over 1600m at Chantilly on 5 February in a Class 3 Handicap. Leading chance of scoring. Rakhim (FR) Fair fourth last time over 1600m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in a Class 3 Handicap on 1 February. One to pay attention to. Yacht Show (FR) Fair fourth last time over 1600m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in a Class 3 Handicap on 1 February. Ought to be in the shake-up. Olya (IRE) Credible fifth over 1600m in a Class 4 at Pornichet on 27 January. Hard to rule out of the Top 3.

RACE 5: DE LA ROUTE DES SANGLIERS HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 1) – 1600M – TIME: 20:26 PRIZE MONEY: EUR17300

Gin Gembre (FR) A decent fifth in a Handicap over 1400m at Deauville on 7 February. Finished a close third over this track and trip three runs back from a wide draw. Drawn No 6 this time and has improved in blinkers. River Daven (FR) Finished sixth in a Handicap over 2400m at Deauville on 6 February. Drops in distance which is a concern but there is no doubt in her ability. Zoubareva (FR) Ran well when fourth in a Handicap over 1800m at this course on 31 January. Coming back to form and she did have some good runs over this distance earlier in her career. Black Panther (FR) Disappointed when eleventh in a Handicap over 1400m at Deauville on 7 February. However, she ran third over this course and distance on 27 December and had both.

RACE 6: DE LA ROUTE DU MILIEU HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 2) – 1600M – TIME: 21:00 PRIZE MONEY: EUR20200

Proletariat (FR) A reasonable seventh in a Handicap over 1400m at Deauville on 7 February. Although well beaten, he did run a solid second over this course and distance in his previous start and had ANTICO (1) and LOUVE PRECIEUSE (2) quite a way behind him. The one to beat. Antico (IRE) A close-up third in a Handicap over 1800m at this course on 13 February. Although held by PROLETARIAT (3) on an earlier run, he will race in blinkers this time. Louve Precieuse (FR) A solid fourth in a Handicap over 1400m at Deauville on 7 February. That was an improved performance and that could bring her into contention. Rubis Gold (FR) A narrowly beaten second in a Handicap over this course and distance on 21 January. He had to overcome a wide draw on that occasion and from the No 5 barrier should run well again.

RACE 7: DU CARREFOUR CONSTANTINE MAIDEN STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 3) – 1300M – TIME: 21:35 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24700

Vadirouma (FR) An encouraging third in a Maiden over 1600m at this course on 5 February. She has placed in two starts on the surface and the drop in distance should prove ideal. Melusine Du Houley (FR) A close up second in a Maiden over 1300m at Deauville on 29 January. She has finished runner-up in two successive starts over this distance and should be there again. Zahara (FR) A promising seventh in a Condition over 1600m at this track on 11 December. Should come on from that run, especially with Christophe Soumillon in the irons. Reve Sur Le Nil (FR) Finished sixth in a Maiden over 1300m at Deauville on 29 January. She ran above her rating in that race and is one to respect in this event.

RACE 8: DU PARC LAVERSIN MAIDEN STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 4) – 1300M – TIME: 22:10 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24700

Vanvitelli (FR) An excellent second in a Condition over 1500m at Deauville on 22 January. Finished strongly and looks ready to win. Aedion A disappointing ninth over 1300m at Deauville on 28 November. His first three races were encouraging before his last failure. He has since been gelded and that could evoke improvement. Tanques (FR) An encouraging fourth in a Maiden over 1300m at Deauville on 2 November. AEDION (10) was just ahead of him so that augurs well for this run. Devil’story (FR) A close-up third in a Maiden over 1300m at Deauville on 28 November. Had both HOWITZER (1) and AEDION (10) behind him so he needs to be taken seriously.

RACE 9: DE LA PIERRE DE RHUIS MAIDEN STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 5) – 1900M – TIME: 22:45 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16500

Grand Chelem (FR) He has been placed on all six starts, the latter when third over 1800m in a Maiden at Deauville on 17 December. Can get off the mark. Viento De Levante (FR) Solid performer with several placed runs. Ran well to be third over 2400m at Deauville on 22 January last time out. Can be effective back down in distance. Rinascero (IRE) Two placed runs of late, fourth over 1800m at Deauville in a Maiden on 17 December last time out. Can make the frame. A Nos Amours (FR) Two unplaced runs, ninth over 2200m in a Condition at Cagnes-Sur-Mer on 19 January last time out. Capable of a better performance.

RACE 10: DE LA ROUTE DU BLANC FOSSE HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 6) – 1600M – TIME: 23:20 PRIZE MONEY: EUR22100

Sun Project (FR) Ran well to be third over 1600m at Chantilly in a Class 3 Handicap on 21 January last time out. Can get his first success. Amouage (FR) Won over 1600m in a Class 3 Handicap on 21 January by 3.5 lengths on 21 January. Capable of making an impact. Magic Stars (FR) Fair third last time over 1800m at Lyon La Soie in a Class 4 on 24 October. One to look at each way back from a layoff. Mia Grande (IRE) Placed on his last three starts, the most recent over 1600m at this track in a Class 3 Handicap when fourth on 21 January. In the mix.

RACE 11: DE LA ROUTE NEUVE DES SABLONS HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 7) – 1600M – TIME: 23:55 PRIZE MONEY: EUR28800

Rancon Royale (IRE) Solid effort when second behind SPRING HEART (3) over 1600m at this track in a Class 3 Handicap on 21 January. Leading chance of scoring. Pumalin Park (IRE) Won over the track and trip in a Class 3 Handicap on 9 December on his latest start. He can be competitive despite a rise in the handicap. Spring Heart (FR) Recent success over the track and trip in a Class 3 Handicap on 21 January by a narrow margin. One to look at each-way from a wide draw. Leoparduccio (FR) Credible fourth over the track and trip behind SPRING HEART (3) on 21 January in a Class 3 Handicap. Can have a say in the finish.

RACE 12: DU CHENE DES TROIS FRERES HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 8) – 1900M – TIME: 00:30 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24000

Rubenesque (FR) Finished sixth last time, third before that over 1500m at Deauville on 2 December in a Maiden. Handicap bow and can play a lead role. Australasia (IRE) Got off the mark on her third run over 2000m at Pornichet on 24 January in a Maiden. Lightly raced and she has more to come. Matauri Queen (FR) Won over 2000m at Pornichet in a Handicap on 5 February when last seen. Looks progressive and warrants respect. Red Scotch (FR) Placed fifth last time over 2200m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in a Handicap on 1 February. One to pay attention to each-way.