France Express Form & Race Previews (Saint-Cloud/ Dax) – Friday, May 1

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RACE 1: HUNYADE STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 1) – 1200M – TIME: 19:22 PRIZE MONEY: EUR27400

Vignelli (FR) Colt by Siyouni, the dam ran once. From a top trainer who has his horses in rude health. Expected to be well prepared and any market support could be informative. Soulage Colt by Dark Angel, the dam never ran. Half-brother to Kiss Melody, (Gr.3 placed and won on debut) From the Fabre yard that can have this colt well tuned. Pippen (FR) Colt by Sealiway, the dam won 2 races. One to pay attention to in the betting market for any market moves. The Highlight (IRE) Colt by Dark Angel, the dam won 3 races, including a Listed in the.

RACE 2: LA BELLE II STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 2) – 1200M – TIME: 19:58 PRIZE MONEY: EUR27400

Kosuma (FR) Filly by Night Of Thunder, the dam won 3 races, including a Listed event over 2400m. From a top trainer in Andre Fabre who excels with newcomers. Key chance. Checkered Flag (FR) Filly by Starspan- gledbanner, the dam was unraced. Nice pedigree and she will be well prepared by shrewd connections. Player. Why Not (FR) Filly by Space Blues, the dam won 1 race. Some good aspects to her profile and she is worth a betting market inspection. La Belle Isola (FR) Filly by Texas, the dam was placed a few times. From a good trainer that can ready a newcomer to strike on debut.

RACE 3: FOURIRE STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 3) – 2000M – TIME: 20:33 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24700

Zaribiyan (IRE) Colt by Megdalia D’Oro, the dam won 2 races, including a Group 3 and was placed in a Listed and Group 2 race. From a top trainer that has his horses in fine health. Bold show can be expected. Awick Colt by Dubawi, the dam won 2 races, including a Group 3 and was placed in Listed, Group 2 and a Group 1 race. From the Fabre powerhouse. Taking profile and a good performance can be anticipated. Estima (FR) Filly by St Mark’s Basilica, the dam won 3 races, including a Listed race. Some good aspects to her profile and she is one to pay attention to if the betting vibes are lively. Costa Navarino Colt by Kingman, the dam was unraced. Looks good on paper and any market support could be a good indication to expected performance.

RACE 4: DE BEAUMESNIL HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 4) – 2000M – TIME: 21:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR52800

Persian Grace (IRE) Finished 5th last time out over 2100m at Saint-Cloud in a maiden race on April 3rd. Tries a handicap and looks well treated. Too Darn Quick Two unplaced runs this year, 6th in a handicap at Deauville over 2100m on April 8th last time out. Has shown ability and was 3rd on his second start last year. Player. Libeccio Wind (IRE) Three placed efforts, 3rd on the latter over 2100m at Saint-Cloud in a maiden race on April 3rd. Handicap debut and can be competitive. Yzya (FR) Two unplaced runs since a 3rd over 1600m at Saint-Cloud in a handicap on March 5th. One to consider each-way.

RACE 5: DU MUGUET STAKES – GROUP 2 (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 5) – 1600M – TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: EUR119000

No Lunch (IRE) Gallant winner in a Class 1 Condition over 1600m at Chantilly on the 8th of March 2026. Strong winning chance. Silius (IRE) Good run in a Group III over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on the 29th of March 2026. Solid each way chance. Seagulls Eleven (IRE) Forgivable 13th in the Golden Eagle back in Randwick over 1500m on the 1st of November 2025. Returns after a rest but can run well fresh. Next Mine (GER) Pleasant 3rd in a Group III over 1600m at Dusseldorf on the 12th of April 2026. Bold chance to feature well.

RACE 6: DE LA CHALOSSE MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM DAX RACE 1) – 2100M – TIME: 22:07 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200

Teo’s Barley Cen (IRE) Has run in both starts, the latest when 3rd in a Conditions race at Toulouse over 2000m on 6 April. Has claims in this line-up. Kumpel (FR) A runner-up on debut in a Conditions race at Tarbes over 2100m on 5 April. Can go one place better this time. Nelson Dream (FR) Finished 4th on debut in a Conditions race at Tarbes over 2100m on 5 April. Has room to improve and is clearly not out of it. Armano (FR) Did not show his best when 6th in a Conditions race at Marseille-Borély over 2600m on 3 April. Capable of doing better and could make the frame.

RACE 7: ALLEZ FRANCE STAKES – GROUP 2 (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 6) – 2000M – TIME: 22:25 PRIZE MONEY: EUR73200

Cankoura (FR) Encouraging 7th in a Group I over 2000m at Deauville on the 24th of August 2025. Returns after 8 months but can run well fresh. Sunly Solid 2nd in a Group II over 2400m at Parislongchamp on the 13th of July 2025. Returns after 9 months but can be poisonous. Tajlina Credible 3rd in a Listed over 2100m at Parislongchamp on the 5th of April 2026. Huge each way chance. Indalimos (FR) Bold 2nd in a Listed over 2100m at Parislongchamp on the 5th of April 2026. Include in all plays here.

RACE 8: SOLEDAD DE MORATALLA HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM DAX RACE 2) – 2300M – TIME: 22:42 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16300

Zingarelle (FR) Showed improvement when runner-up in a handicap at Toulouse over 2400m on 6 April. Likes it on the turf and could go one place better. Dschingis Heights (FR) Victorious in a handicap at Evereux over 2500m on 15 April. Is in decent form and can contest the finish carrying a penalty. Long Ke Wan (FR) Not reliable and was 5th in a handicap at Toulouse over 2400m on 6 April. Capable of contesting the finish. Al Aamriya (FR) Not reliable and was 8th in a handicap at Le Teste-de-Buch over 1900m on 21 March. Can be competitive when in the right mood.

RACE 9: DU CHATEAU BEAUM DE BEAUMESNIL HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 7) – 2000M – TIME: 23:00 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19600

Bourbon Moon (IRE) Improved into 2nd in a Handicap over 2000m at Deauville on the 8th of April 2026. Good winning chance. Aqua Aura (FR) Pleasant 4th in a Handicap over 1800m at Compiegne on the 25th of April 2026. Has the potential to go close. Mia Fast (FR) Forgivable 9th in a Handicap over 2000m at Deauville on the 8th of April 2026. Place chance at best. Halsey (FR) Better run into 3rd in a Claimer over 2000m at Fontainebleau on the 20th of April 2026. Include in all plays.

RACE 10: AICHA STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM DAX RACE 3) – 2300M – TIME: 23:17 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16000

Marakez Al Shahania (FR) Returned from a break and finished 5th in a Conditions race at Bordeaux- Le Bouscat over 1900m on 27 March. Fitter this time and should ight it out. Asaalah (FR) Not reliable and finished 5th in a Conditions race at Toulouse over 2000m on 23 November. Returns from a break and is capable of being a threat to these rivals. Allie Saint Lon (FR) Consistent so far and finished third in a Conditions race at Toulouse over 2100m on 3 March 2025. Returns from a lengthy break and could make the frame. Jarrah Al Shahania (FR) Finished fourth on debut in a Conditions race at Pau over 2000m on 8 February. Tries the grass this time around but does have claims.

RACE 11: DE BEAUVAL HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 8) – 2000M – TIME: 23:35 PRIZE MONEY: EUR26900

Mister Black Good 2nd in a Handicap over 1900m at Chantilly on the 30th of March 2026. Striking condition and can win. Just Inspiration (USA) She is better than her last run ton 7th in a maiden over 2400m at Saint- Cloud on the 24th of March 2026. Can make amends. Ritmica Credible 3rd in a Handicap over 1900m at Chantilly on the 30th of March 2026. Good each way chance. Notioni Fal (FR) Pleasant 5th in a Handicap over 2400m at Saint-Cloud on the 3rd of April 2026. Include in all plays.

RACE 12: J. L. DE ROUX HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM DAX RACE 4) – 2300M – TIME: 23:52 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14400

Version Cox (FR) Showed some improvement when runner-up in a handicap at Toulouse over 2400m on 6 April. Can go one place better. Yes Boy (FR) Much improved last run when 4th in a handicap at Toulouse over 2400m on 6 April. Should be competitive in this line-up. Starecto (FR) Not reliable and finished 5th in a handicap at Toulouse over 2400m on 6 April. Capable of better and could make the frame. Lady Darka (FR) Disappointing of late and finished 11th in a handicap at Le Teste-de-Buch over 1900m on 21 March. Victorious back in December and is capable of being a threat to these rivals.

RACE 13: PAUL-NOEL DELAHOUTRE STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 9) – 2100M – TIME: 00:10 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16500

Hamavi (IRE) Pleasant 6th in a Listed over 2400m at Saint-Cloud on the 19th of March 2026. Strong winning chance. Amico (GER) Considerable effort in a Group I over 2400m at Hamburg-Horn on the 6th of July 2025. Returns after a rest but can run well in this field. Eugene Smith (IRE) decent 3rd in a Class 3 Condition over 2000m at Saint-Cloud on the 10th of April 2026. Minor each way chance on form. Golden Weaver (FR) Not disgraced into 8th in a Listed over 3000m at Deauville on the 9th of August 2025. Can make amends.

RACE 14: J. GISHIA – C. DE CHAISEMARTIN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM DAX RACE 5) – 2100M – TIME: 00:27 PRIZE MONEY: EUR27000

Corsica (FR) Only found one better on debut at Tarbes over this distance on 5 April. Likely to im- prove and should make a bold bid. No War Laboueyrie (FR) Not disgraced when fourth on debut in a Conditions race at Tarbes over this distance on 5 April. Should contest the finish once again. Nausicaa Trois (FR) A three-year-old filly by Ivawood out of Tavirca Trois who is making her debut. Her dam won 1 of 8 starts. Monitor the betting. Lady Bird (FR) Finished 9th on debut in a Conditions race at Tarbes over this distance on 5 April. Capable of improvement and might make the frame.

RACE 15: PIERRE ET BENOIT VERGEZ STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM DAX RACE 6) – 2100M – TIME: 01:02 PRIZE MONEY: EUR27000

Forbes Du Pecos (FR) Only found one better on the day when runner-up in a Conditions race at Tarbes over this distance on 5 April. Should fight out the finish. Bigboss Pecos (FR) Has shown promise in both starts, the latest when successful in a Conditions race at Tarbes over this distance on 5 April. Can follow up. Focosa Du Pecos (FR) Showed promise on debut when third in a Conditions race at Mont-de-Marsan over 2000m on 12 March. Should fight out the finish with improvement expected. No Comment (FR) A three-year-old colt by Entrée De Jeu Aa out of Vareska who is making his debut. His mother won 3 of her 9 starts. Can be a threat.

RACE 16: DE L’HOTEL DE CHIEVRES STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM DAX RACE 7) – 1400M – TIME: 01:34 PRIZE MONEY: EUR20100

Chaconne (IRE) Successful on debut in a Conditions race at Lignieres over 1600m on 7 April. A well-backed winner on debut and could follow up. Alexander Maximus (FR) Did not show his best when 6th in a Con- ditions race at Marseille-Borely over 1800m on 18 March. Some solid wins before that and can contest the finish. Senatrice (FR) Probably better on the PSF and was 7th in a Conditions race at La Teste-de-Buch over 1200m on 1 April. Not out of it though. Glow Up (FR) Did not show her best when 7th in a Conditions race at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 1400m on 11 April. Did win on debut and can get involved with the finish.

RACE 17: SHAHM STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM DAX RACE 8) – 1400M – TIME: 02:06 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16000

Rahaf (spa) A bit of a disappointment when only 5th in a Conditions race at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 1900m on 11 April. Clearly capable of better and has a big chance this time. Tabarus (qa) Returned from a break and showed vast improvement when runner-up in a Conditions race at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 1600m on 11 April. Can go one better this time. Jouza (FR) Probably needed her only run of this year when 7th in a Conditions race at Mont-de-Marsan over 2000m on 23 March. Can challenge for top honours. Majeda De Carrere (FR) Not reliable and finished 6th in a Conditions race at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 1600m on 11 April. Capable of better and can make the frame.