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RACE 1: BUFFAUD CLAIMING STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 2150M – TIME: 23:32 PRIZE MONEY: EUR15400
Nepalais (FR) A competent 2nd in a Claimer over 1800m at Deauville on 7 February. Not beaten far when 3rd behind VADIRUM (2) two runs back and will now be 2kg better off. That should be enough to reverse that form line. Vadirum Won a Claimer over 2400m at Deauville on 23 January. Did have NEPALAIS (3) behind him and although that runner holds a weight advantage, this gelding does have good form at this course. Cleod’or (FR) Disappointed when 11th in a Handicap over 2000m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer on 18 February. That was a Quinté+ but a run earlier he finished just 0.75 lengths behind NEPALAIS (3) so warrants consideration. Disturbed (FR) Finished 8th in a Claimer over 2000m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer on 26 January. His jockey reported that his mount just ran out of steam but as he won his penultimate start, he deserves another chance.
RACE 2: BOURJAILLAT HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1800M – TIME: 00:07 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16300
Sir Walter (FR) A 0.5-lengths 2nd in a Handicap over this course and distance on 14 February. With two wins and three places in his last six starts, all on this course, he stands out as the runner to beat. Best Shalaa (FR) Narrowly beaten when 2nd in a Handicap over this course and distance on 14 February. Has a good record at this course although she has yet to post a victory, but that could all change this time. Hadewin (FR) A decent 4th in a Handicap over 1800m at Deauville on 2 December. That was a competitive race and as a fluent winner of his previous start, he needs to be taken seriously. Brave Shiina (FR) Finished 7th in a Handicap over 2200m at this course on 24 February. Will have to be at his very best but should benefit from the drop in distance and should run well.
RACE 3: MARGE HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1800M – TIME: 00:42 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14400
Mr Riem (FR) Hard-fought winner of a Handicap over this course and distance on 14 February. Led all the way and fought on gamely to win and will now be fitted with blinkers. Spirit Grey (FR) Finished 3rd in a Handicap over this course and distance on 14 February. He came off a win to be beaten just over 2 lengths by MR RIEM (1) and is now better off at the weights. Should be competitive again. Secret Feeling (FR) A promising 4th in a Handicap over 1800m at this course on 14 February. Well beaten by SPIRIT GREY (3) in her penultimate run but made massive improvement in that next race. A definite runner. Alcatoser (FR) An improved 6th in a Handicap over 1800m at Chantilly on 13 February. He looks to be regaining form and should give a good account of himself.
RACE 4: LE FRIMEUR MAIDEN STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1800M – TIME: 01:20 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Bon Viveur (FR) A close-up 3rd in a Maiden over 1600m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer on 9 February. He has had two good runs so far and should benefit from the extra 200m. Regal Eye (IRE) Had excuses when 7th in a Maiden over this course and distance on 17 November. He went off a strong favourite, but his jockey reported that he was tense behind the stalls, and although he travelled well early on, he faded late. Deserves another chance. Faith In You (USA) Never better than 3rd in her debut run in a Maiden over 2000m at Pau on 20 February. She should improve on that and could place. Sahimaa (FR) Ran a 1.5-lengths 2nd in a Maiden over this course and distance on 14 February. Did not show in her first two races over shorter but seems to have hit form trying a longer trip.
