France Express Form & Race Previews (Bordeaux-Le Bouscat/Lyon-Parilly) – Saturday, May 23

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RACE 1: SAINTE GERMAINE STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM BORDEAUX-LE BOUSCAT RACE 1) – 1200M – TIME: 17:28 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21000

Coucou Dam was unraced and this son of Study Of Man doesn’t have a lot to go off on paper, but hails from a top yard and could be very forward. Respect. Madaha Queen (FR) Dam won four times from 1400m – 1600m, and this daughter of Blue Point could make her presence felt on debut. Laugh Is Enough (FR) Finished fourth over 1000m at Bordeaux Le Bouscat in a Class 3 Conditional on 11 March. Should step forward on that and can feature. Corbusier (FR) Runner-up over 1000m at Marseille Borely in a Claimer on 27 April. Improving sort who can make his presence felt.

RACE 2: DU MERLOT MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM BORDEAUX-LE BOUSCAT RACE 2) – 2400M – TIME: 17:59 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200

Silent Warning (IRE) Promising effort on debut in fourth over 2200m at Lyon Parilly in a Maiden on 29 March. Will have more to come and should go close. Weft (FR) Finished in sixth spot over 2400m at Bordeaux Le Bouscat in a Maiden on 27 April. Should make decent improvement to feature. Olite (IRE) Dam won twice over 1400m and 1600m, and this gelding could be one of interest on debut. Trainer is operating at an 19% win strike rate. Monte Cupolino (SWI) Finished seventh over 2400m at Saint-Cloud in a Handicap on 5 May. Has the type of form to earn a cheque.

RACE 3: DERBY DU MIDI LISTED STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM BORDEAUX-LE BOUSCAT RACE 3) – 1900M – TIME: 18:31 PRIZE MONEY: EUR50300

Regal Resolve Runner-up over 2000m in a Group 3 on 5 May. Drops into a Listed and he rates the one to beat. Pink Panthera (FR) Finished third over 2200m at ParisLongchamp in a Listed on 3 May. Should run a big race. Mature (FR) Winner over 1800m at Bordeaux Le Bouscat in a Class 1 Conditional on 27 April. Should be banging there at the finish. Texas Wood (FR) Finished fourth over 1800m behind a reopposing sort at Bordeaux Le Bouscat in a Class 1 Conditional on 27 April. Place chance.

RACE 4: DE SAINT-MARTIAL MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM BORDEAUX-LE BOUSCAT RACE 4) – 1900M – TIME: 19:03 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200

Yo Soy (FR) Runner-up over 2000m at Toulouse in a Maiden on 6 April. Improving sort who is ready to win now. Nalon River (FR) Pleasing run in third over 1600m at Marseille Borely in a Maiden on 27 April. Should go very close. Zalo (IRE) Dam was a one time winner over 2000m and this gelding is a half-brother to Reverso who won five races over 1400m and 1500m. Keep on the safe side. Sharpshoot Solid effort in fifth over 2000m at Le Lion D’Angers in a Maiden on 7 May. Can run into the money.

RACE 5: ARMAND DIBOS STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM BORDEAUX-LE BOUSCAT RACE 5) – 1400M – TIME: 19:40 PRIZE MONEY: EUR20100

Tomakay (FR) Pleasant fifth in a Class 2 Condition over 1300m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer on 1 February. Good winning chance. Babakool Trying seventh in a Class 1 Condition over 1400m at ParisLongchamp on 26 April. Can redeem himself here. Breizh Sky (FR) Convincing fourth in a Class 2 Condition over 1200m at Chantilly on 22 April. Solid place chance. Felix Aux Ormes (FR) A winner in a Class 2 Handicap over 1600m at ParisLongchamp on 16 April. Will be effective this time.

RACE 6: GRAND PRIX BORDEAUX LISTED STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM BORDEAUX-LE BOUSCAT RACE 6) – 1900M – TIME: 20:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR54900

Zaydann Solid win in a Listed over 1800m at Deauville on 26 November. Makes a return but can run well fresh. Horizon Dore (FR) Cruised home in a Listed over 2000m at Toulouse on 19 April. Has the fitness on his side and can be lethal. Tipinso (FR) Consistent second in a Listed over 2000m at Toulouse on 19 April. Has an each-way chance on form. C’est Vrai (FR) Positive third in a Listed over 2000m at Toulouse on 19 April. Include in all plays and must be considered.

RACE 7: DU VERDELAIS HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM BORDEAUX-LE BOUSCAT RACE 7) – 1200M – TIME: 20:50 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16300

Albertinelli (FR) Bold third in a Class 3 Handicap over 1200m at Chantilly on 12 May. Strong winning chance. Garris (FR) Pleasant fifth in a Class 4 Handicap over 1400m at Bordeaux Le Bouscat on 11 April. Will enjoy the sprints again. Idole Du Fraisse (FR) A winner in a Maiden over 1200m at Agen on 26 April. His confidence could be up and will be a solid trier. The Best Glory (FR) Good third in a Class 3 Handicap over 1100m at La teste-Bassin Arcachon on 22 April. Will be flying at them.

RACE 8: PHILIPPE GENET HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM BORDEAUX-LE BOUSCAT RACE 8) – 1900M – TIME: 21:32 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200

Roi De L’air (GER) Bold second in a Class 2 Handicap over 2000m at Fontainebleau on 20 April. Strong winning chance. Out Of Africa (FR) Confident winner in a Class 4 Condition over 1650m at Sable-Sur-Sarthe on 19 April. Good each-way chance. Famoso (FR) Strong winner in a Class 3 Handicap over 1600m at Bordeaux Le Bouscat on 27 April. Would not be a surprise winner. King Of Eylau Tasted success in a Class 4 Condition over 2600m at Savenay on 3 May. Can spoil the party.

RACE 9: DES ROSES STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 1) – 1200M – TIME: 22:07 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21000

La Belle Isola (FR) Ran with promise to be third on the only start over 1200m at Saint-Cloud in a Condition on 1 May. Can score here. Soonak (FR) Filly by Chachnak, the dam won on debut over 1200m. Some good aspects to her profile and she will know what is required on her first day at school. Lovely Warrior (FR) Placed second on his last start over 1200m in a Class 3 at Bordeaux Le Bouscat on 5 May. Looks progressive and is hard to ignore. Tipere (USA) Placed on all three starts, third on the latter over 1200m at Marseille Borely in a Class 3 on 6 May. Solid each-way option.

RACE 10: RINCK HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 2) – 1600M – TIME: 22:42 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200

New Risk (FR) Got off the mark over 1600m in a Handicap at Lyon Parilly on 29 April. Looks capable of following up despite a rise in the weights. Karama Al Leith (USA) Ran well to be second over this track and trip in a Handicap behind NEW RISK (6) on 29 April. Cannot be ruled out. Marasi Drive (FR) Recent third over this track and trip in a Handicap on behind NEW RISK (6) on 29 April. Ought to be in the shake-up. Inventer (FR) She has eased in the weights after some unplaced runs, the latter when sixth at Saint-Cloud in a Handicap on 5 May. Signs of a return to better form last time.

RACE 11: DES BALANCES HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 3) – 1350M – TIME: 23:17 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16300

Polo Baby (FR) Fair fourth two runs back over 1500m in a Class 4 Handicap at Cagnes-Sur-Mer on 24 February. Light weight and can be competitive. Bell Song (FR) Two wins this year from only three runs, the latter over 1400m at Moulins in a Class 4 on 9 April. Player. Vive La Reine (FR) Recent success over 1200m at this track in a Class 4 on 14 May. She knows how to win and is hard to ignore. Copan (FR) Below-par last time on 27 April, second previously over 1400m at Fontainebleau in a Class 3 Handicap on 31 March. Keep onside.

RACE 12: DU PAVILLON HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 4) – 1350M – TIME: 23:52 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14400

Riski Chope (FR) Creditable third last time over 1200m at Marseille Borely in a Class 4 Handicap on 27 April. Capable of making an impact. Shade (FR) Placed on the last three runs, fourth last time over 1200m at this track in a Class 4 on 14 May. Ought to be involved in the shake-up. Lorlisalsa (FR) Three tame efforts this year, well-beaten on the most recent over 1600m at Vichy in a Class 4 Handicap on 13 May. Course winner over 1600m last year. In the mix. Maya Chop (FR) Placed fourth on his last run over 1400m in a Class 4 Handicap at ParisLongchamp on 3 May. One to keep onside.

RACE 13: DE LA PRESQU’ILE STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 5) – 2000M – TIME: 00:27 PRIZE MONEY: EUR13700

Shadirwan (FR) Good second on the only run last year over 1800m in a Class 3 at Clairefontaine on 15 August. He won as a juvenile over the same track in a Maiden. Can be expected to be ready after a long absence. Master Cath (FR) Two second placed runs from his last three starts, the latter on his penultimate start at Marseille Borely in a Class 2 over 2000m on 10 April. Player. Ferrari Fever (FR) Two unplaced runs since a fourth over 1800m at Chantilly in a Class 3 on 16 March. Capable of making his presence felt. Eagle Emblem (IRE) Fair effort to be fifth in a Listed at Milan (ITA) over 1800m when last seen on 11 November. Group 3 placed in Germany last year and is worth considering.

RACE 14: SAUMON MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 6) – 2000M – TIME: 01:02 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200

Shanour (FR) Below-par last time in late March, second before that over 2000m in a Maiden at Saint-Cloud on 14 November. Can get off the mark. Leia Organa (FR) Placed on all three runs, fourth on the most recent over 2000m at ParisLongchamp in a Maiden on 30 April. Player. Turf Runner (GER) Unraced colt by Isfahan, the dam won 1 race and was Listed and Group 3 placed in Germany. One that needs a market check on his racecourse debut. Flash Girl (FR) Two unplaced runs this year, the latter over 2200m at Cagnes-Sur Mer in a Maiden on 4 February. Place contender.

RACE 15: COMETE CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 7) – 2000M – TIME: 01:34 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14400

Falkenstein (FR) Ran well to be fourth on debut over 1800m in a Handicap at Salon Provence on 16 April. Open to progress and can get off the mark. Jour De Coeur (FR) Recent success over 1800m in a Claimer at Le Croise-Laroche on 17 May. Capable of having a say in the finish. Catherine La Mer (FR) Three placed efforts of late, third at Marseille-Vivaux in a Handicap on the most recent over 2600m on 2 May. Cannot be ruled out of the top-three. Grey Reign (FR) Placed on all three runs, third on the latter over 2000m at Chatillon in a Maiden on 27 April. Ought to be in the shake-up.

RACE 16: DE CALUIRE-ET-CUIRE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 8) – 2400M – TIME: 02:06 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200

Linaria (FR) Two solid runs of late, second on the most recent over 2400m at this track in a Class 3 Handicap on 29 April. Live chance. Pink Monday (FR) Two unplaced runs this year, the latter over 2400m at ParisLongchamp in a Class 2 Handicap on 12 April. One to pay attention to. Nepalais (FR) Fair fifth last time over 2400m in a Class 4 at Evreux on 15 April. Has placed three times prior this year. Enters calculations. Yamanaka (FR) Two nice runs this year, a win on the.