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RACE 1: FRANCE BLEU MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM NANCY RACE 3) – 2500M – TIME: 18:23 PRIZE MONEY: EUR11900
Like It Or Not in good form and finished third in a Conditions race at Compiegne over 2400m on 25 April. Has a big chance in this line-up. Caelian Hill (IRE) A four-year-old gelding by Great Pretender out of Laterana who is making his debut. His Dam won 5 races in 12 starts, including a Group 3 chase. Can be a real threat on debut. Vitaly (GER) Not disgraced when fifth in a Conditions race at this track over 2000m on 26 April. Capable of improve- ment this distance and is not out of it. Beethoven (GER) Finished 6th on debut in a Conditions race at this course over 2000m on 26 April. Should improve and could make the frame.
RACE 2: FEDERATION DE L’EST CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM NANCY RACE 4) – 2500M – TIME: 18:55 PRIZE MONEY: EUR11500
Maydana (FR) Unreliable and was unplaced in a handicap at Strasbourg over 2000m on 8 May. has won at this course before and could score again. Morsan (IRE) Not disgraced when fifth in a handicap at Lyon-Parilly over 2000m on 14 May. Can contest the finish in this line-up. Good Question Successful in a handicap at Vichy over 2400m on 13 May. Clearly unreliable but cannot be ruled out from doubling up. Firstclass (FR) Did not show his best when10th in a handicap at Lyon-Parilly over 3150m on 8 May. Did better at this course before that and is not out of it.
RACE 3: BERGAMOTES HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM NANCY RACE 5) – 2000M – TIME: 19:27 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16300
Ocean Star (FR) Showed some improvement when a runner-up in a claimer at ParisLongchamp over 2000m on 7 May. Can go one place better. Victoria Secret (FR) In good form and was third in a claimer at Paris- Longchamp over 2000m on 7 May. Should fight out he finish. Danaflo (FR) Showed some improvement when fourth in a handicap at ParisLongchamp over 2100m on 7 May. Can do even better this time around. Territoire (FR) Not disgraced when fifth in a claimer at ParisLongchamp over 2000m on 7 May. Can be competitive this track and trip.
RACE 4: THOREY-LYAUTEY MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM NANCY RACE 6) – 2000M – TIME: 20:14 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Rosa Dei Venti (FR) Not disgraced when fourth on debut in a Conditions race at Le Mans over 2300m on 21 April. Improvement likely and is capable of scoring. Petit Robin (FR) Showed improvement when a runner-up in a Conditions race at Strasbourg over this distance on 18 April. Can go one place better. Ripley (FR) Finished 7th on debut in a Conditions race at Le Lion-d’Angers over 1400m on 18 July. Capable of improvement over this distance and has claims. Great Spirit (FR) Has shown some improvement of late and was 5th in a Conditions race at Strasbourg over 2000m on 18 April. Can be a threat to these rivals.
RACE 5: VISITANDINES HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM NANCY RACE 7) – 2000M – TIME: 20:52 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14400
Vitus Bering (FR) Not reliable and finished 6th in a handicap at Vichy over 1600m on 13 May. Better this distance and is capable of scoring. Miaimaou (FR) Yet to win a race but was runner-up last time out at Wis- sembourg over 2150m on 12 April. Can go one place better. Saguaro (GER) On a long losing run but was runner-up in a handicap at Strasbourg over this distance on 8 May. Should contest the finish. Akagera (FR) Has only been fair of late and was fifth in a handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2000m on 15 May. Capable of making the frame.
RACE 6: BOUGAINVILLIERS HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM NANCY RACE 8) – 2000M – TIME: 21:30 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16300
Mr Harpin (FR) Not reliable and finished 7th in a handicap at Chantilly over 2000m on 12 |May. Ca- pable of better and has claims in this line-up. Irtych (FR) Knocking hard at the door and was runner-up in a handicap at Lyon-Parilly over 2000m on 29 April. Blue Ocean Dream (GER) In good form and finished third in a handicap at Strasbourg over 2000m on 8 May. Should be competitive once again. Cascadeo (FR) Successful in a Conditions race over this course and distance on 26 April. Can follow up if in the same mood.
RACE 7: PRIX DE L’AMIENOIS HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM COMPIEGNE RACE 1) – 1800M – TIME: 22:08 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24000
Diva Chiquita (IRE) A 0.75-length 2nd in a Handicap over 2100m at ParisLongchamp on 7 May. She has bounced back to form, including a 3rd place at this course two runs back. Voyage Olympique (FR) A decent 5th in a Handicap over 2100m at ParisLongchamp on 7 May. She was not far behind DIVA CHIQUITA (13) in that race and will have Maxime Guyon up. Blanquette (FR) A close-up 2nd in a Handicap over this course and distance on 25 April. Did finish narrowly ahead of DIVA CHIQUITA (13) in that run so must have some sort of chance. Unknown Territory (FR) Unplaced in a Maiden over 1600m at Le Mans on 21 April. She ran on well in her previous start to run 3rd at La Teste and should enjoy the soft ground.
RACE 8: BETHISY MARTIN MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM COMPIEGNE RACE 2) – 1400M – TIME: 22:46 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24700
Vegamix (IRE) Ran 6th in a Maiden over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on 17 April. That was a little disap – pointing after a promising debut run but the soft track should be ideal. Heroiste (IRE) A respectable 5th in a Maiden over 1600m at Fontainebleau on 13 November. Has run well in both her starts and should benefit from the drop in distance. La Traversette (IRE) Unraced 3yo filly by Wootton Basset out of Declaration Of Peace mare Livvy’s Dream trained by Gianluca Bietolini. Granddam won a Listed race at Leopardstown in Ireland. Cristian Demuro riding speaks volumes. Kingstride (FR) A moderate 6th in a Conditions race over 1600m at Chantilly on 22 April. Finished strongly in that debut run and more can be expected this time.
RACE 9: ST-CREPIN HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM COMPIEGNE RACE 3) – 1600M – TIME: 23:24 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21100
Jack O’boy (FR) A disappointing 13th in a Handicap over 1400m at ParisLongchamp on 30 April. He is better than that last run and should love the wet conditions. Chamberi (FR) Narrowly beaten when 2nd in a Condi- tions race over this course an distance on 25 April. He is proven at the course and is unaffected by the going so is expected to fight out the finish. Hurricane (FR) Not beaten far when 8th in a Handicap over 1600m at ParisLong – champ on 23 April. Jumps from pole position and has Cristian Demuro up so a big run is expected. E Va Bin (IRE) An unlucky 8th in a Handicap over 2000m at Fontainebleau on 2 April. He would have finished closer if he had a clear passage so needs to be considered.
RACE 10: STE-PERINE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM COMPIEGNE RACE 4) – 1600M – TIME: 00:02 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Wilmot (GER) A 1.5-length 2nd in a Handicap over 1400m at Strasbourg on 8 May. Was closing in fast late in the race and must have a strong winning chance. Redrunner (FR) A strong 2nd in a Handicap over 1600m at Nantes on 11 May. Has won at this course and loves the conditions. A massive runner. Iridia (GER) Beaten just 0.5 lengths when 2nd in a Maiden over 1400m at this course on 9 May. Proven at this course, likes the wet and jumps from No 2 draw – a successful combination. Le Chat Botte (FR) A poor 11th in a Handicap over 2000m at this track on 25 April. Should perform better dropping in distance.
RACE 11: ST-SAUVEUR HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM COMPIEGNE RACE 5) – 1600M – TIME: 00:42 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14400
Gin Gembre (FR) Finished eighth over 1600m at Parislongchamp in Class 3 Handicap on 23 April. He drops back to Class 4 and can return to winning ways. Rubis Gold (FR) Finished third over 1600m at Parislong- champ in Class 3 Handicap on 23 April. He is proven in this category and merits respect. Ganzeville (FR) Finished unplaced over 1200m at Chantilly in Class 3 Handicap on 14 April. She steps back up in distance and can improve. Highfield Heiress (FR) Finished ninth over 1400m at Parislongchamp in Class 4 Handicap on 16 April. On best form shown, she can feature.
RACE 12: PRIX DE L’AILETTE MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM COMPIEGNE RACE 6) – 2400M – TIME: 01:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24700
Paiute (IRE) Finished seventh on debut in United States over 1600m on 21 January. The daughter of Dubawi is well-bred and may be the one to side with. Five Lands First timer by Camelot out of the Dubawi mare, Pietrafiore. Alexis Pouchin does duty and the betting market will be the best guide. Tickea (IRE) Finished fifth over 2400m at Saint-Cloud in Conditional Maiden on 24 April. She has scope and should be competitive. Sottcat Fal (FR) Finished second on debut over 2300m at Le Mans in Conditional Unraced on 21 April. She should make the natural improvement.
RACE 13: LA DIVETTE MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM COMPIEGNE RACE 7) – 2400M – TIME: 01:45 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24700
Shalazi (IRE) Finished third over 2000m at Parislongchamp in Conditional Maiden on 30 April. He should love the rise in distance and has a winning chance. Sumaco (IRE) Finished fourth on debut over 2100m at Parislongchamp in Conditional Unraced on 5 April. He would have come on from the run and should improve. Earth- quake (FR) Showed improvement when second over 2000m at Fontainebleau in Conditional Maiden on 20 April. He is a progressive type and can go close. Defining Finished third over 2400m at Saint-Cloud in Conditional Maiden on 24 April. He should have a say in the outcome of this contest.
RACE 14: PRIX DE L’ARTOIS STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM COMPIEGNE RACE 8) – 2000M – TIME: 02:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR17400
Get Set (IRE) Finished second in both starts this year, the latest of which was over 2000m at Saint- Cloud in Class 3 Handicap on 24 April. He can go one better. St Elvira (FR) Finished unplaced in first outing this year over 1800m at Parislongchamp in Class 3 Handicap on 3 May. She will strip much fitter and can improve. Alkidan Supplemented for this race. Finished fourth over 2000m at Chantilly in Class 3 Handicap on 12 May. Cannot be discounted. Amrita (FR) Victorious over 2000m at Lyon Parilly in Class 4 Handicap on 13 April. He is in a good space and merits healthy respect.
