France Express Form & Race Previews (ParisLongchamp) – Sunday, April 26

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RACE 1: PRIX DE BARBEVILLE STAKES (GROUP 3) (TURF TRACK) – 3000M – TIME: 19:58 PRIZE MONEY: EUR73200

Asmarani (IRE) Two wins this year, the most recent over 3000m in a Listed at Saint-Cloud on 29 March. In good form and can get another success. Double Major (IRE) Placed second twice this year, the most recent over 3000m in a Listed at Saint-Cloud behind ASMARANI (4) on 29 March. Key player. Presage Nocturne (IRE) Two recent unplaced runs, seventh in a Group 2 in Saudi Arabia over 3000m last time on 14 February. Group placed and a Group 3 winner at ParisLongchamp in April last year. Hard to rule out. Rashford (FR) Two third placed efforts of late, the latter over 2400m in a Listed at Saint-Cloud on 19 March. Capable performer.

RACE 2: PRIX GROS CAILLOU STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 1400M – TIME: 20:33 PRIZE MONEY: EUR34800

Lanzelot Gold (FR) Won on the most recent start over 1400m at this track in a Class 1 Handicap on 5 April. Likes this track and warrants close attention. Alem (FR) Placed third last time out over 1600m at Saint-Cloud in a Class 2 on 10 April. Previous track and trip winner last year. Capable of making an impact. Saidi El Fal (FR) Unplaced last time in October, a win before that at Craon over 1600m in a Listed on 28 September. Ought to be in the shake-up. Fort Payne (FR) Two unplaced runs this year, the most recent over 1400m at Meydan (UAE) in a Group 2 on 6 March. Hard to ignore on his better form in France.

RACE 3: PRIX DE MARLY HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) – 1400M – TIME: 21:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR52800

Rozarion (FR) Three solid placed efforts of late, second on the latter over 1400m at Chantilly in a Handicap on 16 March. Turf winner last year and has solid claims. Saint Saens (FR) Got off the mark last time over 1400m at Chantilly in a Handicap on the PSF on 16 March. Can be effective back on turf. Melusine Du Houley (FR) Three placed runs this year, third on the most recent over 1400m at Chantilly in a Handicap on 16 March. Key player. Victor Vitae (FR) Unplaced last time, a win before that over 1500m in a Class 2 on the PSF on 16 February. Ought to be thereabouts.

RACE 4: PRIX DU MARAIS STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 1600M – TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14600

Atlantic Ways (IRE) Placed third last time out over 1400m in a Class 3 Handicap at Fontainebleau on 31 March. Solid claims of scoring. Etre (FR) Unplaced last time, third previously over 1600m at Fontainebleau in a Class 4 on 6 March. One to pay attention to. Burning Heart (FR) Placed third last time over 2100m at Tarbes in a Class 4 on 5 April. Among the leading each-way chances. Benimaru (IRE) Won last time over 1600m in a Class 3 Handicap at Saint-Cloud on 10 April. Capable of following up despite the weight rise.

RACE 5: PRIX GANAY WORLD POOL BY PMU STAKES (GROUP 1) (TURF TRACK) – 2100M – TIME: 22:25 PRIZE MONEY: EUR300000

Daryz (FR) Solid winner of a Group 1 over 2400m when last seen on 5 October. Group 2 success over 2000m in June at Saint-Cloud. Looks like the one to beat. Cualificar Ran well to be third over 2000m in a Group 2 at this track over 2000m last time behind BRIGHT PICTURE(5) on 5 April. Can be sharper this time and warrants respect. Aventure (IRE) Unplaced last time behind DARYZ (1) in a Group 1, a win before that in Group 1 over 2400m at this track on 7 September. Class act who scored over 2000m in a Group 3 at this track in April 2025. Player. Bright Picture (FR) Two good wins this year, the latter in a Group 2 at this track over 2000m on 5 April, beating a few of today’s rivals. In good shape and warrants respect on first run in a Group 1.

RACE 6: PRIX DU GRAND PONT HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) – 2400M – TIME: 23:00 PRIZE MONEY: EUR28800

Misterwinner (FR) Three solid runs this year, third on the latter over 2600m at Chantilly in a Class 3 Handicap on 25 February. Looks ready to win again. Askari (GER) Four placed runs of late, fourth over 2400m in a Handicap at Salon Provence on 27 November. Hard to rule out. Torrone (FR) Placed second last time over 2000m at Saint-Cloud in a Class 3 Handicap on 3 April. Good racing weight and can feature. Highara (FR) Recent success over 2600m at Fontainebleau in a Condition on 13 March. Hard to rule out of the Top 3.

RACE 7: PRIX SAINTE-GEMME HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) – 1400M – TIME: 23:35 PRIZE MONEY: EUR26900

Selenite (IRE) Fair fifth in a Handicap at Chantilly on her latest start on 2 April. A win before that at Pau on 6 February. Live contender. Saif Al Leith (IRE) Ran well to be third over 1400m in a Maiden at Senonnes last time out on 8 April. Capable of being competitive. Nadir (FR) Nice second last time over 1400m at Moulins in a Handicap on 9 April. Lightly raced and has more to come. Crook (FR) Unplaced last time, fourth before that over 1200m on 2 April, and the same placing prior at Fontainebleau over 1200m in a Handicap on 6 March. Can be on the premises.

RACE 8: PRIX DE LA DU RUE BOUT DU MONDE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) – 1400M – TIME: 00:10 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200

Lady Sofia (IRE) Two second placed runs of late, the most recent over 1400m in a Handicap at Chantilly on 16 March. Live contender. Amico Pietro (FR) Two placed runs of late, second on the most recent over 1200m at Evreux in a Handicap on 15 April. Looks ready to get her head in front. Dollar Des Bois (FR) Three unplaced efforts of late, sixth on his last start over 1600m at Saint-Cloud in a Handicap on 24 March. Won a Maiden over 1650m in late August last year. Top 3 chance. Near Fly (FR) Better effort to be second on his last start over 1600m at Pornichet in a Handicap on 25 March. Can make the frame.