France Express Form & Race Previews (Mont De Marsan/Chantilly) – Monday, March 23

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RACE 1: JEAN-PIERRE URRUTY MAIDEN STAKES (3YO) (FROM MONT DE MARSAN RACE 1) – 1200M | TIME: 18:05 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200

Miss Apres (IRE) Forgivable eighth in a Claimer over 1300m at Chantilly on 27 February. Can bounce back to finding form here. La Almadia (FR) Good second in a Claimer over 1400m at Bordeaux Le Bouscat on 10 March. In threatening form. Heureuse (IRE) Finished fourth in a Maiden over 1400m at Pau on 26 December 2025. Has the ability to place here despite the layoff. Premiera (FR) Pleasant third in a Claimer over 1400m at Bordeaux Le Bouscat on 10 March. Include in all plays.

RACE 2: LA TESTE STAKES (4YO+) (FROM MONT DE MARSAN RACE 2) – 1600M | TIME: 18:35 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 17400

Khelonyx (FR) Forgivable ninth in a Class 4 Claimer over 1600m at Pau on 23 February. Effective over the course and distance. Can build his confidence again and win. Dynamitic Pleasant fifth in a Class 3 Condition over 1800m at Deauville on 6 February. Bold each way chance. Metamorphic (FR) A firm winner in a Handicap over 1600m at Vichy on 18 July 2025. Returns after a rest but can run well fresh. Roman Forum (FR) Decent fifth in a Class 2 Condition over 1500m at Tarbes on 12 October 2025. Place chance at best.

RACE 3: MAGIC DE PIBOUL STAKES (4YO+) (FROM MONT DE MARSAN RACE 3) – 2000M | TIME: 19:07 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16000

Miss Des Vialettes (FR) Solid second in a Listed for Purebred Arabians over 2000m at Toulouse on 23 November 2025. Strong winning chance. Rahaf (SPA) Bold effort into second in a Maiden over 2000m at Pau on 8 February. On the up and must be respected. Kiaora Du Soleil (FR) Trying eighth in a Group 2 for Purebred Arabians over 2000m at La Teste-Bassin Arcachon on 29 August 2025. Can run well fresh. Jouza (FR) Hearty sixth in a Group 3 for Purebred Arabians over 1600m at Toulouse on 27 October 2025. Include in all plays.

RACE 4: LA MIDOUZE MAIDEN STAKES (4YO+) (FROM MONT DE MARSAN RACE 4) – 2000M | TIME: 19:39 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 11900

Skywood (FR) Positive fourth in a Maiden over 2400m at Pau on 23 February. Has every chance in inching closer here. Jarki (FR) Solid second in a Class 3 Handicap over 2000m at Pau on 8 February. Bold winning chance. Violin Better effort into fifth in a Class 3 Handicap over 1800m at Chantilly on 8 March. Good place chance. Noards (FR) Good third in a Maiden over 2400m at Pau on 23 February. Consistent and must be included in all plays.

RACE 5: JEAN-GUY LARRIEU HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM MONT DE MARSAN RACE 5) – 1200M | TIME: 20:11 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300

Virimoon Etoile (FR) In good form and finished fourth in a Handicap at Cagnes-Sur-Mer over 1300m on 22 February. Should be right there at the finish. Elufan (FR) Has improved this year and was successful in a Condition at Pau over 1400m on 20 February. Could follow up. Silahai Girl (FR) Disappointing form this year and was tenth in a Handicap at Fontainebleau over 1100m on 28 February. Capable of doing better and is not out of it. Hong Kong Star (FR) Holding form and was not disgraced when fifth in a Handicap at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 1400m on 21 November 2025. Returns from a break but has claims.

RACE 6: RUE POTAGERS HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 1) – 1900M | TIME: 20:55 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 50900

Allurre (FR) Finished ninth in a Handicap over 1600m at Cagnes on 21 February. That was in a Quinté and came after a short break. She looks well weighted and has Christophe Soumillon up, so she could provide decent value. Feve (FR) A close third in a Handicap over this course and distance on 3 March. That was her first run back from a 4-month break and she should improve on that. Will also be fitted with blinkers for the first time. A massive contender. Memphis Tennessee (FR) Won a Handicap over this course and distance on 3 March. He dominated the reference Quinté+ and had both CENTRAL PARK WEST (3) and FEVE (4) behind him. He was penalised 6 pounds for that win but he is proven at this course and should run well. Central Park West (FR) Narrowly beaten when second in a Handicap over this course and distance on 3 March. Touched off by MEMPHIS TENNESSEE (9) in a Quinté+ on this occasion and was a winner of another at Cagnes in January. Has to be a big runner.

RACE 7: BASSIN DU PRINCE MAIDEN STAKES (3YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 2) – 1300M | TIME: 21:30 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 24700

Yep Only beaten 1.5 lengths when second in a Maiden over 1400m at Saint-Cloud on 10 March. Has performed well in all of his starts and although he makes his debut on the sand, looks ready to pick up his first win. Homere (USA) Unraced USA-bred 3YO gelding by Nyquist out of Tapit mare La Muse, trained by Francois Graffard. He cost $180 000 and from a strong stable, could feature prominently. Tanques (FR) A promising second in a Maiden over this course and distance on 20 February. Having the experience on the course will add to his chances and another good run is expected. Aedion Did well to run third in a Maiden over this track and trip on 20 February. Is held by.

RACE 8: BASSIN SERRURIERS MAIDEN STAKES (3YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 3) – 1300M | TIME: 22:05 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 24700

New York Melody (FR) A close-up third in a Condition over 1200m at Saint-Cloud on 26 September 2025. Followed a debut in a quality race with an excellent third in a strong field. Villa Monceau (USA) Beaten a nose in a Maiden over 1300m at Deauville on 8 January. It was an excellent effort and she will have Christophe Soumilon in the irons this time. Philly Bassett (IRE) A promising fourth in a Maiden over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on 2 September. Beautifully bred filly who has run well in both her runs and will be dropping in trip this time. Chapelle Sixtine (FR) Beaten 5.25 lengths when third in a Maiden over 1600m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer on 20 January. She drops in distance but that should not trouble her.

RACE 9: FOSSE CERFS CLAIMING STAKES (3YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 4) – 1600M | TIME: 22:40 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 18200

Seu Jo (IRE) Finished sixth in a Maiden over 1400m at Saint-Cloud on 10 March. Has run well in his only race on this surface and is the highest rated runner in this field. Lochness (FR) A well-beaten third in a Claimer over this course and distance on 12 March. He was claimed after that last run and is expected to have a say in the finish now. Halsey (FR) A decent sixth in a Claimer over this course and distance on 13 March. She finished not too far behind LOCHNESS (2) and was claimed. She should be competitive in this race. Rubenesque (FR) A disappointing fourteen in a Handicap over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on 5 March. She drops in class and could be competitive in this line-up.

RACE 10: CHENE POUILLEUX CLAIMING STAKES (4YO+) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 5) – 1600M | TIME: 23:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15400

Crowdfunding (FR) Consistent in this division and finished fourth at Saint Cloud over 1600m on 10 March. Should be right there at the finish yet again. Exact (FR) In good shape and finished third in a Claimer at Deauville over 1500m on 29 January. Can get involved with the finish. Lepard (FR) Successful in a Claimer at Saint Cloud over 1600m on 10 March. Not reliable but is capable of doubling up. Showpower Not reliable but was not disgraced when fifth in a Claimer at Lyon-La Soie over 1800m on 24 February. A winner before that and is not out of it.

RACE 11: RUE CASCADES HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 6) – 1900M | TIME: 23:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 21100

Haute Gamme (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Handicap over this course and distance on 3 March. Very consistent this year and can go one better. Oasis Bay (FR) Knocking loudly at the door when runner-up in a Handicap over this track and trip on 3 March. Likes this course and should be right there at the finish. Comte Noir (FR) Not reliable and finished seventh in a Handicap over this course and distance on 3 March. Capable of doing better and is not out of it. Zoubareva (FR) Successful in a Handicap over this course and distance on 3 March. Has improved of late and can carry a penalty to victory.

RACE 12: HARAS BOIS STAKES (4YO+) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 7) – 1400M | TIME: 00:25 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 17400

Victory Call (FR) Did not show his best when eighth in a Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 1400m on 5 March. In good form before that and has claims. Zakosha (FR) Returned to form and was runner-up in a Handicap at this track over 1600m on 27 February. Can go one place better. Franciscano (FR) Showed improvement when third in a Handicap at this track over 1300m on 19 February. Should be competitive once again. The Shadow (FR) Not disgraced when fourth in a Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 1400m on 5 March. Has struggled on this surface before but is not out of it.

RACE 13: RUE FAISANDERIE HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 8) – 1900M | TIME: 01:00 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25900

Hamilton (FR) Likes this track and trip and finished third in a Handicap on 3 March. On a long losing run but has claims in this line-up. Human Evolution (IRE) Returned from a break and was runner-up in a handicap over this course and distance on 3 March. Be right there at the finish once again. Aslan Senora (FR) Successful in 3 of last 5 starts, including last time out in a Handicap over this track and trip on 3 March. Must be respected once again. Goldensim (FR) Did not show his best when sixth in a Handicap over this course and distance on 3 March. Usually competitive and can make the frame.