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RACE 1: FORET CHANTILLY HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1900M – TIME: 19:55 PRIZE MONEY: EUR50900
Central Park West (FR) Below par on turf on May 7th, but a good 5th at this track before that in a Class 2 handicap on April 28th over 1900m. Previous course and distance winner who can be effective from a good draw. Siyouking (FR) Reliable and consistent with four solid runs of late on the turf and PSF, a win two runs back over 1900m at Deauville on December 23rd in a Class 2 handicap on the PSF. Player. Zelzari (FR) Two good wins recently on the PSF, the latter over the track and trip in a Class 2 handicap on April 28th. Well drawn and is hard to ignore. Saucepot Lightly raced filly, a win two runs back over 1900m at Deauville on January 30th in a maiden on her second start. She has more to come and warrants respect.
RACE 2: DES CLOSEAUX STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 1200M – TIME: 20:30 PRIZE MONEY: EUR27400
Scapin Good 2nd on his debut at Deauville on April 7th over 1000m. He should like this extra distance today and looks like the one to beat. Soufina Filly by Blue Point, the dam never raced. Related to Atlantique (Listed winner) and from the Graffard battalion. She can be effective on her racecourse bow. Hinata Grey (IRE) Filly by Blue Point, the dam won 2 races, including a Listed event. From a stable that does well with newcomers. Bold show can be expected. Pippen (FR) Fair effort to be 5th at Saint-Cloud over 1200m in a conditions race on May 1st. He will improve and warrants respect.
RACE 3: DES CARRIERES CLAIMING STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1400M – TIME: 21:05 PRIZE MONEY: EUR15400
Anothermine (FR) She has a couple of unplaced runs since a 3rd over 1600m on February 27th at this track in a Class 3 handicap. Player. Blu Metal Jacket (ITY) Ran well to be 2nd over 1100m in a Class 4 race at Salon Provence on April 16th when last seen. Capable of making an impact. Quiet Wife (FR) Fair effort to be 4th two runs back at Pau in a Class 3 handicap on January 30th. She has won on the PSF beofre and merits attention. King Thistle Finished 6th last time over 1600m in a Class 3 claimer at Parislongchamp on May 7th. He won in Ireland in 2024 on turf but is worth attention on his second try on an artificial surface.
RACE 4: FINLANDE LISTED STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 1800M – TIME: 21:40 PRIZE MONEY: EUR50300
Zayida (IRE) Useful form, two wins from her four runs, her 4th two runs back was in a Group 3 race at Parislongchamp in early April and she scored over this track and trip in a Class 2 race by 3L on April 28th. Leading contender. Lethal Beauty (FR) Good 2nd in a Group 3 race at Parislongchamp on April 5th over 1800m last time out. Hard to rule out of the top two. Valzeina (SWI) Won her maiden over 1400m at Dortmund (DEU) two runs back in September last year, and was 3rd in a Group 3 race at Baden-Baden in mid-October over 1600m. She can be com-petitive on her French debut. Turbulente (IRE) Creditable 5th last time over 2100m in a Group 3 race at Saint-Cloud on April 17th when last seen. She won on the.
RACE 5: BOIS DU GUEY HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1900M – TIME: 22:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Amouage (FR) Good 2nd last time over the track and trip in a Class 3 handicap on May 4th. Track winner over 1600m in January and has a leading chance. Nick Boutique (FR) Better effort to be 4th on turf at Chantilly last time on April 22nd in a Class 3 handicap. He has won on the PSF before and can be a threat despite a wide draw. La Bonita (FR) Unplaced on turf last time, 4th previously over 1900m in a Class 3 handicap on April 7th at Deauville. Each way angle. Carlston (FR) Recent winner over this track and trip in a Class 3 handicap on May 4th. Good draw in stall 3 and can not be overlooked.
RACE 6: PRIX TEXANITA STAKES (GROUP 3) (TURF TRACK) – 1200M – TIME: 22:50 PRIZE MONEY: EUR73200
Samangan (IRE) Only found one better on the day when a runner-up in a Group 3 at Deauville over 1400m on 7 April. Fitter now and can score. Kimi Rey Very consistent and was a runner-up in a Group 3 at this course over 1100m on 14 April. Looks likely to fight out the finish once again. Street Show (FR) Did not show his best when 7th in a Group at this track over 1100m on 14 April. Can get involved with the finish. Kailani (FR) Not reliable this year and finished 8th in a Group 3 at this course over 1100m on 14 April. Did better last year and is not out of it.
RACE 7: FORET ERMENON. HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1900M – TIME: 23:25 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21100
See The Light (FR) Unreliable but was runner-up in a Class 3 handicap over this track and trip on 28 April. Can go one place better. Gold And Cash (FR) Not reliable and finished 3rd in a Class 3 handicap over course and distance on 28 April. Can contest the finish. Arturo (FR) Not disgraced when 5th in a Class 3 handicap over this track and trip on 28 April. Likes the PSF and can be competitive. Her Christopher (FR) Consistent and finished 4th in a Class 3 handicap over this course and distance on 28 April. Can be a threat once again.
RACE 8: DE LA THEVE STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 1200M – TIME: 00:00 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24700
Summer Sail (IRE) Very consistent and was 3rd in a Conditions race at Parislongchamp over 1400m on 26 April. Victorious back in August and has claims in this line-up. Tales Of The Heart (IRE) Usually competitive and was runner up in a Conditions race at Saratoga over 1100m on 30 August. Returns from a break but is talented and clearly not out of it. Vicious Harry (FR) In good form this year and was runner up in a Conditions race over this track and trip on 22 April. Can be competitive once again. Lanaken (FR) Needed the last run when 19th in a handicap at Parislongchamp over 1400m on 5 April. Fitter this time and can make the frame.
RACE 9: FORET DU LYS HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1900M – TIME: 00:37 PRIZE MONEY: EUR25900
Tamyz (FR) Very consistent of late and finished 3rd in a handicap at Angers over 2100m on 2 May. Fitter this time and could score over a track and trip that suits. Fearless Cheetah (FR) Showed improvement when a runner-up in a handicap over this course and distance on 28 April. Can go one place better. Tiger Rock (IRE) Unreli- able and finished 12th in a handicap over this course and distance on 28 April. Capable of better and is not out of it. Treasure Keeper (FR) Returned to form and was runner-up in a handicap over this track and trip on 28 April. Likes this course and distance and has claims.
