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RACE 1: HELISSIO MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 1) – 2400M – TIME: 20:18 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24700
Dnipro (FR) 3YO gelding by Galiway out of Olympic Glory mare Lucky Lycra trained by Andre Fabre. Granddam Pearl Banks won a Group 3 in Germany and a Listed in France. Ran well when second in a trial and should be competitive. Contador 3YO colt by Kingman out of Galileo mare Ventoux trained by Francis Henri Graffard. Is related to 2010 Group 1 UK 2000 Guineas winner Special Duty and full-brother Colombier placed in a Group 3 at Deauville. Sainte Marthe (FR) 3YO filly by Zarak out of Le Havre mare Sotteville trained by Nicolas Clement Frauke Hermans. Half-sister to Survie, runner-up in the 2024 Prix De Diane Longines. Like A Dove (FR) 3YO filly by Galiway out of Kendargent mare Kenriyana trained by Christophe Ferland. Cost 170 000 euros and will not be bothered by the conditions of the course.
RACE 2: NUBIENNE STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 2) – 2000M – TIME: 20:53 PRIZE MONEY: EUR25600
Ebiyar (FR) Not disgraced when sixth in a Group 3 over 1800m at ParisLongchamp on 5 April. That was his first run back after a winning debut last October and he deserves another chance. Lefteye A close-up second in a Maiden over 2000m at this course on 3 April. That was her first run back from a 7-months break and she can only improve. Egyptian Glory (FR) A hard-fought winner of a Maiden over 1800m at Chantilly on 26 March. Has run well in both her starts but will be making her turf debut. Jabracadabra (FR) A comfortable winner of a Handicap over 2000m at Deauville on 8 April. Keeps improving and will be looking for his third successive victory.
RACE 3: CARVIN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 3) – 1600M – TIME: 21:28 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24700
Mont De Soleil (IRE) Not beaten far when fourth in a Listed over 2000m at La Teste on 21 March. He set a slow pace and was run out of it late. Improvement expected. Bellano (FR) A decent second in a Condition over 1400m at ParisLongchamp on 26 April. Has run well at this course and should contest the finish. Potemkine (IRE) Finished fourth in a Condition over 1400m at ParisLongchamp on 26 April. Ran on well in that last race and could be better over the extra 200m. Alem (FR) Ran fifth in a Condition over 1400m at ParisLongchamp on 26 April. Was not far behind POTEMKINE (4) in that race so should also be there at the end.
RACE 4: HOTEL POINT FRANCE CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LA TESTE DE BUCH RACE 1) – 1200M – TIME: 21:45 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14400
King Fierce (FR) Unraced gelding by Penny’s Picnic, the dam was unraced. From a good trainer that can ready a newcomer to strike on debut. The betting can be the best guide. Mazatlan (FR) Unplaced last time, third previously over 1000m in a Claimer at this track on 22 April. She has experience and can feature. The Black Friday (FR) Two unplaced runs, sixth in a Class 3 at Bordeaux Le Bouscat over 1000m on the most recent on 15 May. Drops in class and can make the top-three. Naad’in (FR) Unplaced last time in a Class 3 on 5 May, third before that over 900m in a Claimer on 17 April. Ought to be thereabouts.
RACE 5: DU VESINET CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 4) – 2500M – TIME: 22:03 PRIZE MONEY: EUR25000
Coetzee (USA) A close-up third in a Listed over 3000m at Fontainebleau on 13 November. Making his return from a break but he has placed at both Listed and Group 3 levels and stands out in this field. Aquaman (GER) Finished third over 2200m at Dusseldorf in Germany on 12 April. Has also placed third in a Group 3 in Germany so he does have some class and is fit. Don’t Shut Me Down (FR) An unfortunate twelve in a Handicap over 2400m at ParisLongchamp on 12 April. He was caught wide the whole way in that race and deserves another chance. Pentaour (FR) A disappointing sixteen in a Handicap over 2000m at Fontainebleau on 280 April. His last victory came in a Claimer and he does have some decent form at this course.
RACE 6: FEDORA STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LA TESTE DE BUCH RACE 2) – 1600M – TIME: 22:20 PRIZE MONEY: EUR20000
Urgence (FR) Impressive debut winner who won by 3.00 lengths. Will continue the great form here. Sharah (FR) Filly by General, the dam was unraced. Some good aspects to her profile and she will be expected to have a say in the business end. Saraabah (FR) Unraced filly by Mister Ginoux, the dam was placed several times. Should be monitored in the betting and market interest. Almazyouna (FR) Filly by Al Mamun Monalu, the dam ran once. Nice profile and she is one to take seriously if the betting vibes are strong.
RACE 7: DE L’ANCCIEN CHATEAU DE GRANDE FOUILLEUSE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 5) – 2000M – TIME: 22:38 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14400
Lhasa (IRE) Finished behind ENORA SENORA (6) when second over 2000m on this track in a Class 3 Handicap on 17 April. She is better off at the weights and can turn the form around. Enora Senora (FR) Victorious over 2000m on this track in a Class 3 Handicap on 17 April. Drawn in pole position and can follow up. Empress Star (FR) Finished fourth over 2000m at Le Mans in a Class 4 Handicap on 21 April. With luck in running, she can go close. Ladiva (FR) Finished second in last two starts, the latest of which was over 2200m at Angers in a Class 4 Handicap on 2 May. She cannot be discounted.
RACE 8: DU DOMAINE DE VERT-MONT HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 6) – 2000M – TIME: 23:13 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Summer Flirt (FR) Finished fourth over 2000m on this course in a Class 3 Handicap on 17 April. With luck in running, she can go close. Just For Gab’s (FR) Finished third over 2000m at Toulouse in a Class 4 Handicap on 19 April. She should produce another honest effort. Catherine’s Gift (IRE) Finished fifth over 2200m at Angers in a Class 4 Handicap on 2 May. Maxime Guyon retains the ride and she can show. La Crack Precieuse (FR) Finished fourth over 2400m at ParisLongchamp in a Class 3 Handicap on 7 May. With luck in running, she can finish on the podium.
RACE 9: LE JARDIN DE FLEURS STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LA TESTE DE BUCH RACE 4) – 1800M – TIME: 23:30 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Lonely Road (FR) Filly by Pinatubo, the dam won 1 race over 1400m. She is from a good stable that can produce first time out winners. Live contender. Makuru (FR) Colt by Ribchester, the dam won 3 races and was Listed placed over 1200m. From a good stable that can ready a newcomer to be competitive on debut. Spirit Girl (FR) Filly by Charm Spirit, the dam won one race in a Listed and was placed in three Group 1 races. She should be well prepared and can not be ignored. Kingshire (FR) Colt by Flintshire, the dam was placed a few times. Looks good on paper and he should be well prepared by connections. The betting can guide.
RACE 10: DU DOMAINE DE FOUILLEUSE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 7) – 2000M – TIME: 23:48 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21100
Keen Approach (FR) Finished second over 2000m on this course in a Class 3 Handicap on 17 April. Mickael Barzalona retains the ride, and she can go one better. Narcos (FR) Victorious over 2000m on this course in a Class 4 Handicap on 5 March. He is in a good space and merits obvious consideration. Sijoux (IRE) Finished behind KEEN APPROACH (13) when fourth over 2000m on this course in a Class 3 Handicap on 17 April. There should not be much separating the pair at the finish. Tokyo Dreamer Finished second over 1800m at ParisLongchamp in a Class 3 Handicap on 3 May. Big chance with luck in running.
RACE 11: LOUTAFETE BASSIN HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM LA TESTE DE BUCH RACE 6) – 2000M – TIME: 00:40 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Sansuro (GER) Four placed runs so far, including a fair fifth at Lyon Parilly in a Maiden over 2400m on 13 April. He can get off the mark on his Handicap bow. Fancy (FR) Ran well to be second at Langon-Libourne over 2500m in a Maiden on 6 April when last seen. Looks ready to win. Persis (FR) Unplaced last time, a win before that over 1600m at this track in a Maiden on 21 March. One to keep onside. Au Dela Des Mers (FR) Two placed runs of late, third on the latter over 2000m in a Handicap at Tarbes on 17 April. Can make the frame.
RACE 12: NORNIZ STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LA TESTE DE BUCH RACE 8) – 1600M – TIME: 01:50 PRIZE MONEY: EUR20000
Eljas Du Bienn (ITY) Impressive debut winner who won by 2.50 lengths. Will continue the great form here. Alkrar (FR) Colt by Azadi, the dam won 2 races, including a Group 3 PA. Looks good on paper and is from a leading trainer that can produce winners first time out. Nyx De Faust (FR) Fair debut when fifth over 1400m in a Condition at Bordeaux Le Bouscat on 27 March. Ought to be in the shake-up. Antaar (FR) Colt by Raaziq, the dam never ran. From a respected trainer that knows the time of day. The betting can be the best guide.
