France Express Form & Race Previews (Chantilly/ La Teste de Buch) – Wednesday, April 22

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RACE 1: PLESSIS-LUZARCHES STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 1) – 1600M – TIME: 17:42 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24700

Lawyer (USA) 3yo colt by Justify out of Bernardini mare Mahkama trained by Francois Graffard. He has been entered for the Prix du Jockey Club so must be showing good work. Vent D’or (FR) 3yo gelding by Almanzor out of Soldier Hollow mare Vive En Liberte trained by Jean-Pierre Carvalho. Dam placed 3rd in Group 3 race in Germany. Mazao (IRE) 3yo colt by Blue Point out of New Approach mare Teikei trained by Andre Fabre. Granddam Pomology won a Group 2 at Haydock and a Group 3 at Deauville. Kingstride (FR) 3yo gelding by Victor Ludorum out of Zamindar mare Zantenda trained by Gavin Hernon. Dam won a Group 3 and placed 3rd in Group 1, both over 1600m at ParisLongchamp and is a half-brother to Listed placed Speedaara.

RACE 2: BRUNEHAUT STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 2) – 1600M – TIME: 18:17 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24700

Demah (IRE) 3yo filly by Mehmas out of Toronado mare Wasmya trained by Francis Graffard. Dam won a Listed race in Germany while half-brother Sahlan won the Gr1 Prix du Moulin de Longchamp last year. Nonnabella (FR) 3yo filly by Victor Ludorum out of Le Havre mare Little sister trained by Gianluca Bietolini. Entered in the Prix de Diane and is a half-sister to Group 3 winner Zia Agnese. Nina’s Victoria (GER) 3yo filly by Victor Ludorum out of Peintre Celebre mare Nina Celebre trained by Andre Fabre. Dam won 2 Listed races in Germany. Victoria Colonia (FR) 3yo filly by Galiway out of Cape Cross mare Xcape To Victory trained by Christophe Ferland and will be ridden by Maxime Guyon. Half-sister to Listed winner Trust On.

RACE 3: ROUTE DE LA DUCHESSE CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 3) – 1600M – TIME: 18:52 PRIZE MONEY: EUR22100

Mefie Toi (FR) Finished 6th in a Handicap over 1800m at Salon Provence on 16 April. He is the highest rated runner by some way and could be tough to beat. Tana Ma (FR) A decent 7th in a Maiden over 1400m at Saint-Cloud on 3 April. That was her debut run in a stronger field and she should improve on that effort. Tchikita A narrow winner of a Handicap over 1400m at Moulins on 9 April. Dropping into a Claimer this time could result in another strong performance. Santa Luzia (FR) A promsing 5th in a Handicap over 1400m at Moulins on 9 April. That was after a 5-month break and further progress is expected.

RACE 4: FRAYOIRS STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 4) – 1200M – TIME: 19:27 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24700

Vicious Harry (FR) Better run last start, beaten 1.88 lengths into over 1100m. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort. Mediterannio (FR) Winner of last two starts and is a big chance to make it 3 in a row.. Breizh Sky (FR) Likely to play a role. Interactiv (IRE) Encouraging first-up run when finishing 3th over 1100m. Should improve and strip fitter.

RACE 5: CHAMP D’ALOUETTE CLAIMING STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 5) – 1900M – TIME: 20:12 PRIZE MONEY: EUR18200

Mighty Boy (FR) Unplaced in a handicap at Saint-Cloud over 1600m on 24 March. Capable of scor- ing dropped down to a claimer. Matt Machine (IRE) Not reliable and was unplaced in a handicap at Deauville over 1500m on 21 August.Returns from a break but is capable of success at this level. Vaisseau Fantome (GER) Needed the last run when fifth at Cologne over 2400m on 6 April. Usually competitive in Germany and has claims. Zacapo (IRE) In good form and was third in a claimer at this track over 1900m on 12 March. Should contest the finish yet again.

RACE 6: ESSO HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 6) – 2000M – TIME: 20:47 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200

Joukovka (FR) Successful in a handicap at this track over 1900m on 14 April. That was on the PSF and carries a penalty but might just double up. Rheinland (FR) Unreliable and was unplaced in a handicap at Argentan over 2900m on 9 April. Does have claims in this line-up. Catherine’s Gift (IRE) Holding form and finished fourth in a Conditions race at Senonnes-Pouance over 2100m on 8 April. Likes it on the turf last time out and can do even better this time. Galia Ci (FR) Not disgraced when 6th in a Conditions race at Le Mans over 1950m on 20 March. Can be a threat first time out in a handicap.

RACE 7: OTTO HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 7) – 2000M – TIME: 21:22 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21100

Dalyamix (FR) Remains in good shape and was runner-up in a handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2000m on 19 March. Can go one place better. Hot And Beauty (FR) Did not show her best when 9th in a Conditions at this track over 1900m on 30 March. Could like it back on the grass and is a threat. Mino Galeste (FR) Not reliable and was third in a handicap at Fontainebleau over 1600m on 11 April. Can be competitive once again. Art Piece (FR) Finished 6th in a handicap at this track over 1900m on 30 March. Usually competitive and would not be a surprise winner.

RACE 8: LA BICHE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 8) – 1400M – TIME: 21:57 PRIZE MONEY: EUR22100

Zakosha (FR) Did not show her best when unplaced in a handicap at ParisLongchamp over 1400m on 5 April. Capable of better and can bounce back to score. Anothermine (FR) Did not show her best when unplaced in a handicap at this track over 1600m on 2 April. Capable of better and could make the frame. Sidedream Returned from a break and finished 9th in a class 3 at Saint-Cloud over 1400m on 15 March. Fitter this time and is capable of scoring. Pennsylvania (FR) Consistent and finished third in a Conditions race at Fontainebleau over 1400m on 17 March. Should fight out the finish once again.

RACE 9: PRIX NEFTA – WATHBA STUF FARM (GRADE 2) (TURF TRACK) (FROM LA TESTE DE BUCH RACE 2) – 2000M – TIME: 23:07 PRIZE MONEY: EUR30000

Subahiyah (FR) Victorious in a Group 1 over 2000m at Saint-Cloud on 3 October 2025. She is the class horse and can win if fit. Shagaf (FR) Won over 2000m at Pau in Conditional on 10 December 2025. She has plenty of scope and should pose a threat. El Bnoud (FR) Finished behind SUBAHIYAH (3) when third over 2000m at Saint-Cloud in a Group 1 on 3 October 2025. She may have to settle for the same result. Nashmeeah Al Shahania (FR) Won over 2000m at Pau in Conditional on 8 February. She is coming along the right way and cannot be discounted.

RACE 10: TESTERINES HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM LA TESTE DE BUCH RACE 3) – 2000M – TIME: 23:42 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200

Va S’y Mix (FR) Finished second over 2000m on this course in Class 3 Handicap on 1 April. He is having his peak run and can go one better. Nikolaj (FR) Finished behind VA S’Y MIX (9) when third over 2000m on this course in Class 3 Handicap on 1 April. There should not be much separating the pair at the finish. Belle Anse (FR) Finished ninth over 2000m at Pau in Class 3 Handicap on 9 January. She races well fresh and chance from pole position. Nolito Finished unplaced over 2000m at Saint-Cloud in Class 2 Handicap on 29 March. He is inconsistent and can feature on best form.

RACE 11: SOCIETRE HIPPIQUE DE GABARRET STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LA TESTE DE BUCH RACE 5) – 1100M – TIME: 00:55 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200

Franciscano (FR) Finished sixth over 1400m at Chantilly in Class 3 Handicap on 23 March. He returns to the turf and may be the one to side with. Regalien (FR) Was not beaten far when seventh over 1200m at Chantilly in Class 2 Handicap on 14 April. Chance on best form shown. Odonnell’s Orchard (IRE) Finished fourth over 1300m at Deauville in Handicap on 8 August 2024. Returns from a lengthy break and chance if fit. Gallius (FR) Supplemented for this race. Victorious over 1200m at Chantilly in Class 3 Handicap on 14 April. Is in a good space and merits healthy respect.

RACE 12: L’APPE CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LA TESTE DE BUCH RACE 7) – 1000M – TIME: 01:59 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14400

Opium Of Success (FR) Finished fourth over 900m at Saint-Cloud in Claimer on 3 April. He has plenty of scope and with racing experience, he may be the one to beat. Mazatlan (FR) Showed good improvement when third over 900m at Saint-Cloud in Claimer on 17 April. He is progressive and may have more to come. Dragon Force (IRE) Unraced son of Persian Force out of the Oasis Dream mare, Kerasona. Enzo Corallo rides and he can produce a positive showing. Go Cassis (FR) First timer by Goken out of the Slickly mare, Comme L’Or. He comes from a strong maternal line and Hugo Journiac rides.

RACE 13: PRIX DORMANE – WATHBA STUD FARM (GROUP 2) (TURF TRACK) (FROM LA TESTE DE BUCH RACE 8) – 1900M – TIME: 02:31 PRIZE MONEY: EUR25000

Sab’aan Al Shahania (FR) Finished third in a Group 1 over 2000m at Saint-Cloud on 3 October 2025. He has class about him and can win if fit. Motus De L’aigle (FR) Victorious in a Group 3 over 1900m on this course on 12 July 2025. Returns from a lengthy rest but he has loads of ability. Hilal (FR) Winner of last two starts, the latest of which was over 2100m at Toulouse in Conditional on 1 March. Hat-trick chance. Sky Amber Krf (FR) Consistent individual. Finished second over 1900m at Bordeaux le Bouscat in Conditional on 11 April. Cannot be discounted.