France Express Form & Race Previews (Saint-Cloud/Nantes) – Friday, May 29

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RACE 1: PIRETTE STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 1) – 1200M – TIME: 20:18 PRIZE MONEY: EUR27400

Kosuma (FR) Debut winner who won by 1 length last start. Racing in good form. Checkered Flag (FR) Finished sixth in a Condition over this course and distance on 1 May. She was well beaten by KOSUMA (3) but she should have come on from that race. Immatin Storm (FR) A one-length second in a Condition over this course and distance on 1 May. She finished behind KOSUMA (3) but is 2.5kg better off and deserves respect. Calidora A disappointing sixth in a Condition over 1000m at Chantilly on 12 May. She was strongly fancied on that day but raced greenly and should improve for the experience.

RACE 2: PRINCE CHEVALIER STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 2) – 1200M – TIME: 20:53 PRIZE MONEY: EUR27400

Bushi (IRE) Unraced 2YO colt by Kingman out of Lopa De Vega mare Bionic Woman trained by Andre Fabre. Dam placed fourth in a Group 1 over 1600m at ParisLongchamp in 2019. Roszal (FR) A 1.75-lengths second in a Condition over this course and distance on 1 May. He is likely to improve on that run so more is expected. Cloudbusting (FR) Unraced 2YO colt by Almanzor out of Areion mare Cabarita trained by Henri-Francois Devin. Her dam finished second in a Listed in Cologne, Germany. Sydney Moon (FR) A close-up second in a Condition over 1100m at Nantes on 11 May. Comes from a yard that does well with young horses so deserves respect.

RACE 3: SPINNING WORLD STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 3) – 1600M – TIME: 21:28 PRIZE MONEY: EUR25600

Take Me On (IRE) A well-beaten tenth in a Listed over 1400m at ParisLongchamp on 23 April. He had no luck in that race but dropping in class could be hard to beat. Saint Arnoult (FR) Debut winner who won by 1.50 lengths last start. Racing in good form. Vernon (FR) A promising third in a Condition over 1600m at ParisLongchamp on 7 May. He has looked good in all three starts and should be right there. Abbey Road (FR) A 0.5-lengths winner of a Maiden over this course and distance on 17 April. She is making rapid improvement and cannot be ignored.

RACE 4: LOIRE-ATLANTIQUE STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM NANTES RACE 1) – 2400M – TIME: 21:45 PRIZE MONEY: EUR20100

Hotissimo Impressive debut winner who won by 3.50 lengths last start. Will continue the great form here. Le Citadin (FR) Good win last time over 2200m at Angers in a Maiden by a narrow margin on 2 May. Ought to be in the shake-up. Your My Heart (FR) Recent success at Saumur in a Condition over 2700m on March 29th by 3 lengths. Can play a lead role. Derbycat (IRE) Unplaced last time in a Class 2, a win previously on debut at Durtal in a Condition over 2300m on 22 March. In the mix.

RACE 5: COMTESSE LOIR HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 4) – 2400M – TIME: 22:03 PRIZE MONEY: EUR22100

Happy Lady (FR) Just touched off when second in a Handicap over 2400m at Saint-Cloud on 24 April. Has placed in all three of her starts this season and now looks ready to win. Miss Tarken (FR) Not beaten far when fifth in a Condition over 2000m at this track on 24 April. Has now had two decent comeback runs after a long break. Zvalikova (FR) Finished seventh in a Condition over 2000m at this course on 24 April. She was not far behind MISS TARKEN (2) and is now 2kg better off. Foxey Lady (FR) Finished eighth in a Handicap over 2000m at ParisLongchamp on 10 May. Tries this trip for the first time but will have Mickael Barzalona, who knows her capabilities, in the irons.

RACE 6: DUCHESSE ANNE CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM NANTES RACE 2) – 2400M – TIME: 22:20 PRIZE MONEY: EUR11500

Octobre Rose (IRE) Won on the only start over 2850m at Loudeac in a Condition on 26 April. Won with a good bit in hand on debut and can follow up. High Note (IRE) Nice second on debut at Morlaix in a Claimer over 2600m on 10 May. He will know more this time and has strong claims. Etapark (FR) Placed fourth on his sole start over 2900m at Royan in a Condition on 8 May. Can improve and has more to come. Petite Abeille (IRE) She has been sixth on her two runs this year, the most recent over 1800m at Deauville in a Class 2 on 31 January. Among the leading chances.

RACE 7: DE LA TOULZANIE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 5) – 1400M – TIME: 22:38 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200

Mon Sioux Finished fourth in last two starts, the latest of which was over 1400m at ParisLongchamp in a Class 3 Handicap on 16 April. He is improving and can go close. Lady Luck (FR) Victorious over 1400m at ParisLongchamp in a Class 4 Handicap on 3 May. She is in a good space and merits respect. Lord Post Office (FR) Won over 1600m at Toulouse in a Class 4 Handicap on 21 May. He merits obvious consideration. Autumn Twilight (IRE) Finished seventh over 1400m at Parislongchamp in a Class 4 Handicap on 3 May. Chance on best form shown.

RACE 8: CONFECTION HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM NANTES RACE 3) – 3100M – TIME: 22:55 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200

Flamingway (FR) Placed second last time over 3000m in a Class 3 Handicap at Le Lion D’Angers on 7 May. Looks ready to win again. Kando (FR) Has not been involved in two runs this year, seventh at Le Lion D’Angers on the latter in a Class 3 Handicap on 7 May. He has solid claims and will be fitter for the last two runs. La Guerche (FR) Recent fourth over 3000m at Le Lion D’Angers in a Class 3 Handicap on 7 May. Among the leading each-way chances. King Kara (FR) Placed third on the latest start over 3000m in a Class 3 Handicap at Le Lion D’Angers on 7 May. Ought to be in the shake-up.

RACE 9: DE LA LOMAGNE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 6) – 1400M – TIME: 23:13 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21100

Kelly Key (FR) Finished fourth over 1400m at ParisLongchamp in a Class 3 Handicap on 14 May. She is returning to best form and may be the one to beat. Califano (FR) In excellent form. Finished second over 1400m at ParisLongchamp in a Class 3 Handicap on 3 May. Is a big threat. Kaleocreek (FR) Finished behind CALIFANO (12) when fourth over 1400m at ParisLongchamp in a Class 3 Handicap on 3 May. There should not be much separating the pair at the finish. Mister Gan Finished behind CALIFANO (12) when ninth over 1400m at ParisLongchamp in a Class 3 Handicap on 3 May. Chance if finding form of penultimate run.

RACE 10: LA VENDEE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM NANTES RACE 4) – 1600M – TIME: 23:30 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16300

Fireman (FR) Good win over 1600m in a Class 4 Handicap at this track on 11 May. Loved this track and trip and is hard to dismiss. Calypso (IRE) Unplaced last time, third before that over 1600m at ParisLongchamp in a Class 4 on 26 April. Among the leading contenders. Keanu (FR) Credible fifth over 1600m in a Class 4 Handicap at this track on 11 May. One to pay close attention to. Fromontine (FR) Two fourth placed runs this year, the most recent over 1600m in a Class 3 Handicap at Bordeaux Le Bouscat on 27 April. Merits consideration.

RACE 11: VALLEE DU LOT HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 7) – 1400M – TIME: 23:48 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14400

Jiji My Love (FR) In good form. Finished third over 1400m at ParisLongchamp in a Class 4 Handicap on 3 May. She is drawn in pole position and has a winning chance. Cap Skirring (FR) Finished second over 1400m at Limoges in a Class 4 Handicap on 17 May. Has improved with each outing this year and can go one better. Gray D’albion (FR) Finished second over 1600m at Cavaillon in a Class 4 Handicap on 10 May. Should pose a massive threat. Charm Wrens (FR) Finished eighth over 1400m at ParisLongchamp in a Class 4 Handicap on 3 May. Chance on form of penultimate outing.

RACE 12: GRASLIN HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM NANTES RACE 5) – 1600M – TIME: 00:05 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14400

Toocoolforschool (FR) Has some fair form of late and finished fifth in a Handicap over this track and trip on 11 May. Has claims in this line-up. Pomme Surette (FR) Has improved of late and arrives for this after a victory in a Claimer at Vannes over 1500m on 8 May. Tougher task but is not out of it. Bobrovkha (FR) Has struggled of late and finished tenth in a Handicap at ParisLongchamp over 1400 on 3 May. Has won over this course and distance and can bounce back to score. El Meastro (FR) Not reliable and finished twelve in a Handicap at ParisLongchamp over 1400m on 3 May. Capable of making the frame on best form.