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RACE 1: PIERRE DE CASTELBAJAC STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM TARBES RACE 3) – 2300M – TIME: 18:00 PRIZE MONEY: EUR33000
Livawood Pontadour (FR) Beaten just 0.75 lengths in a Condition over 2400m at Mont-De-Marsan on 23 March. That was her first run after an 18-month break and she should improve further. Naxos (FR) Notched up his third successive victory in a Condition over 2400m at Mont-De-Marsan on 23 March. He beat LIVAWOOD PONTADOUR AA (6) last time but may struggle to confirm the form. France Anglo’jac (FR) A well-beaten second in a Condition over 2400m at Toulouse on 11 November. Was taking on strong fields before his break and deserves respect. Mossary (FR) Was well beaten when sixth in a Condition over 2400m at Mont-De-Marsan on 23 March. That was her first run back from a rest and should make some progress.
RACE 2: QATAR PRIX DENOUSTE STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM TARBES RACE 4) – 1500M – TIME: 18:30 PRIZE MONEY: EUR20000
Nobel De Faust (FR) Unraced 3YO colt by AF Albahar out of Njewman mare Faustine De Faust, trained by Francois Rohaut. Her sister, Lueur De Faust, placed in a Group 2 in Doha. Could have ability. Jarash (FR) Encouraging first-up run when finishing third over 1400m. Should improve and strip fitter. Eljas Du Bienn (ITY) Unraced 3YO colt by Muntaser Al Khalediah out of Dormane mare Djaiza Du Bienn, trained by Jean-Francois Bernard. Dam’s first foal to race but comes from a strong training team. Qaaiss (FR) Unraced 3YO colt by Rathowan out of Sire D’Albret mare Najmaah, trained by Bruno de Montzey. Dam competed well at both Group 1 and Group 2.
RACE 3: DOMINIQUE ABADIE CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM TARBES RACE 5) – 1500M – TIME: 19:01 PRIZE MONEY: EUR12500
Rapido Presto (FR) Not reliable but finished fourth in a Handicap at Toulouse over 1600m on 1 March. Can win a race of this nature. Alphabia (IRE) Not reliable and was unplaced in a Handicap at La Testa- du-Buch over 1600m on 1 April. Better judged on her penultimate start and can contest the finish. Agua Vitae (FR) Holding form and finished fourth in a Handicap at La Testa-du-Buch over 1600m on 1 April. Should challenge for top honors. Dorianello (FR) Usually competitive at this level and was third in a Claimer at Cagnes-Sur-Mer over 1600m on 27 January. Clearly not out of it.
RACE 4: QATAR PRIX DJEBELLA II STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM TARBES RACE 6) – 1500M – TIME: 19:32 PRIZE MONEY: EUR20000
Al Ghazlaniya (FR) A 3YO filly by TM Fred Texas out of Al Sheeh who is making her debut. Her dam won on debut. Well bred and could score. Tiswahum (FR) A 3YO filly by Al Mamun Monlau out of Mayasa who is making her debut. Her dam won 2 of her 8 starts. Can contest the finish. Badiya (FR) A runner-up on debut in a Condition at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 1400m on 27 March. Can go one place better. Lella De La Gloire (FR) A 3YO filly by Al Mourtajez out of Lella Nadia Al Badr who is making her debut. Her dam never raced in France. Could contest the finish.
RACE 5: JEAN PEYTA HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM TARBES RACE 7) – 1500M – TIME: 20:03 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Kohakou (FR) A runner-up in his last four starts, the latest in a Handicap at Toulouse over 1600m on 18 March. Can go one place better. Amusante (IRE) Liked it on the grass and was a winner of a Handicap at Toulouse over 1600m on 18 March. Carries a penalty but can follow up. Bayouqueen (FR) Disappointing this year and finished tenth in a Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 1600m on 24 March. Capable of contesting the finish. Free Movement Unreliable and was unplaced in a Handicap at Chantilly over 1200m on 2 April. Capable of doing better and is not out of it.
RACE 6: DE MAUBOURGET HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM TARBES RACE 8) – 2100M – TIME: 20:34 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Plutarque Not disgraced when sixth in a Condition at La Testa-du-Buch over 1800m on 1 April. Has claims in this line-up. Persis (FR) Successful in a Condition at La Testa-du-Buch over 1600m on 21 March. Consistent before that and should contest the finish. Modele Absolu (FR) Successful in his last three starts, the latest in a Claimer at Cagnes-Sur-Mer over 2000m on 18 February. Can score again. Au Dela Des Mers (FR) Holding form and finished fourth in a Handicap at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 1800m on 27 March. Should be competitive in this line-up.
RACE 7: DE CHANTELOUP-LES-VIGNES CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 1) – 900M – TIME: 21:10 PRIZE MONEY: EUR23000
Lamego Placed third on his last run over 900m in a Claimer at this track on 3 April. His experience could be key and he can get off the mark. Naad’in (FR) Nice third on debut at this track over 900m in a Claimer on 19 March. Open to improvement and can be competitive. Mr Say (FR) Two solid runs at this track, second on the latter over 900m in a Claimer on 3 April. Capable of making an impact. Off Spring (FR) Finished sixth on his debut at Lyon Parilly over 900m on 29 March. Can improve from that effort and is worth considering.
RACE 8: PAS DE DEUX MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 2) – 1600M – TIME: 21:45 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24700
Vegamix (IRE) Nice second on his debut at Chantilly over 1600m on the PSF in a newcomers race on 16 March. Open to improvement and can score on turf debut. Mutant King (IRE) Solid effort to be fourth at this track over 2000m in a Maiden on his second start on 15 March. Looks progressive and holds strong claims. Vernon (FR) Encouraging first-up run when finishing third over 1600m. Should improve and strip fitter. Watch The King (FR) Showed talent to be fourth at Chantilly over 1600m on the PSF in a newcomers race on 16 March. Among the leading chances with progress anticipated.
RACE 9: PARADE D’AMOUR MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 3) – 1600M – TIME: 22:20 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24700
Assyrie (FR) Placed second over 1800m at Chantilly in a Maiden on her second start on 26 March. Improving and holds strong claims. Amie Amour (IRE) Showed plenty of talent to be second over 1400m at this track in a Maiden on her second start on 10 March. Among the leading chances. Destivelle (FR) Nice debut when third at Chantilly in a Condition at Chantilly on 16 March. Open to plenty of progress and can feature. Graniteville (IRE) Placed fourth on her second run over 1400m at Saint-Cloud on 10 March. She is improving and warrants close attention.
RACE 10: HENRI MATISSE COOLMORE PRIX CLEOPATRE STAKES – GROUP 3 (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 4) – 2100M – TIME: 22:55 PRIZE MONEY: EUR73200
Gilded Prize Unbeaten in two starts, the last win was by 2 lengths over 1800m in a Class 2 at Chantilly on 26 March. Solid contender. Arkansas (FR) Good win in a Listed at this track over 2000m when last seen on 24 March. Hard to rule out of the equation. Blanche De Medicis (IRE) Unplaced last time in a Class 2 behind GILDED PRIZE (1) at Chantilly on 26 March. Capable of getting closer on turf. Turbulente (IRE) Won on debut at Chantilly in February and was a decent third in a Class 2 behind GILDED PRIZE (1) at the same venue on 26 March. Ought to be thereabouts.
RACE 11: TOURBILLON STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 5) – 2400M – TIME: 23:30 PRIZE MONEY: EUR32000
Tonnant (FR) Solid winner of a Handicap at Chantilly on the PSF last time out over 1800m on 30 March. Handles turf and can follow up. Aeronef (IRE) Good winner over 2400m in a Maiden at this track on 24 March when last seen. One to pay close attention to. Salitos (IRE) Nice winner last time out over 2200m at Fontainebleau in a Maiden on 28 February. Live chance of being involved. Van Blutch (FR) Success over 1800m at Bordeaux Le Bouscat in a Class 2 on 25 October last time out. Should be fit and warrants respect.
RACE 12: D’ESTRUVAL STAKES – GROUP 3 (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 6) – 2500M – TIME: 00:05 PRIZE MONEY: EUR32000
Louisa Banbou (FR) Good winner last time over 2400m at this track in a Group 3 on 24 March. Leading chance of scoring. La Viva (FR) Fair effort to be second behind LOUISA BANBOU (1) in a Group 2 at Fontainebleau over 2600m on 22 November. One to pay attention to. Mission Smart (FR) Ran well to be third over the track and trip behind LOUISA BANBOU (1) in a Group 3 on 24 March when last seen. Player. Misty Morning (FR) Two wins and a second from three runs, the latest success over 2400m at Le Lion D’Angers on 8 June. Looks progressive and warrants respect.
RACE 13: DES PYRENEES-ATLANTIQUES HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 7) – 2000M – TIME: 00:40 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21100
Hartwood Man (FR) Nice third last time over 1800m at Chantilly in a Class 3 Handicap on 30 March. Placed form at this track and trip before. Player. Princess Kara (FR) Unplaced last time, third before that over 2400m at Craon in a Class 4 Handicap on 30 November. Live chance. Sijoux (IRE) Three unplaced runs of late, the latter over 1800m at Chantilly in a Class 3 Handicap on 30 March. Capable of making her presence felt. Agatha Senora (FR) Got off the mark last time over 2000m at Compiegne in a Class 3 Handicap on 27 March. Improving and cannot be ruled out.
RACE 14: DES PYRENEES-ORIENTALES HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 8) – 2000M – TIME: 01:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Anglesea (FR) Three unplaced runs of late, the latter when eighth at Deauville in a Class 3 Handicap on 7 April. Capable of getting off the mark. Neowise (USA) Fair effort to be fifth last time over 2000m at Compiegne in a Class 3 Handicap on 27 March. One to pay attention to. Mister Jules (FR) Three unplaced runs this year, seventh on the latest over 1800m in a Class 3 Handicap at Chantilly on 3 March. Has eased to a good handicap rating and can bounce back. Summer Flirt (FR) Recent success over 2000m at Compiegne in a Class 4 Handicap on 27 March. Has risen in the weights but should not be ignored.
