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RACE 1: BAROUD D’HONNEU STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 1200M – TIME: 17:51 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21000
Ludwig (FR) Narrowly beaten when 2nd in a Conditions race over 1100m at Tarbes on 11 May. Ran on nicely on debut and looks to have more to come. Jumbotron Unraced 2yo gelding by Havana Grey out of Society Rock mare Band Practice trained by Christopher Head. He has been supplemented into the race so must be showing some good work at home. Dam won a Listed race over 1000m at Chantilly.. Ultimo Minuto (FR) Unraced 2yo colt by Bayside Boy out of Lope De Vega mare Aigrette Motette trained by Joel Boisnard. Both of the mare’s previous foals have won.. Chacha Real Smooth (FR) Unraced 2yo colt by Goken out of The Grey Gatsby mare Cesaria trained by Florian Guyader. Bred for speed and is related to Gr2 winner Son Cesio.
RACE 2: JEAN-CLAUDE MAURAND STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 1200M – TIME: 18:23 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21000
Erala Unraced 2yo filly by Mehmas out of Ribchester mare Shaikha trained by Jean-Claude Rouget. Dam won on debut and is related to UK Listed winner and Gr3 placed Darkness. Epifagna (FR) Winner of a Conditions race over 1100m at Tarbes on 11 May. She fought on well to win that race but will now have to give weight to all her rivals. Askam Chope (FR) Unraced 2yo filly by Gutaifan out of Siyouni mare Sweet To Remember trained by Kevin Tavares. Both foals to race are multiple winners. Zelvaggia (FR) Unraced 2yo filly by Zelzal out of Rock Of Gibraltar Rochenka trained by Kevin Tavares.
RACE 3: CRITERIUM DES JEUNES A 12,5% STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 2100M – TIME: 18:55 PRIZE MONEY: EUR33000
Chamawave (FR) A 1.25-length winners of a Conditions race over 2100m at Tarbes on 5 April. She won well and further improvement is expected. Zaj Mahal (FR) A 0.25-length 2nd in a Conditions race over 2100m at Dax on 1 May. He finished behind NAUSICAA TROIS AA (1) in that race and is weighted to turn that result around. Nausicaa Trois (FR) Winner of a Conditions race over 2100m at Dax on 1 May. Showed courage to win but now has to give weight to her rivals. No Limit Blue (FR) Finished 3rd Conditions race over 2100m at Dax on 1 May. She did finish 2.5 lengths behind the second horse so will battle to reverse the placings.
RACE 4: CRITERIUM DES JEUNES A 37,5% STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 2100M – TIME: 19:27 PRIZE MONEY: EUR33000
Focosa Du Pecos (FR) A 2.5 length winner of a Conditions race over 2100m at Dax on 1 May. That was a win full of merit and there should be more to come. Frenesie Du Pecos (FR) a 0.5-length winner of a Condi- tions race over 2100m at Dax on 18 May. After running on strongly on debut first time out he made no mistakes the second time. Neron De La Brunie (FR) A one-length 3rd in a Conditions race over 2100m at Dax on 18 May. Could try to lead all the way and attempt to resist all the challengers. Bigboss Pecos (FR) A disappointing 5th in a Conditions race over 2100m at Dax on 1 May. More was expected after his earlier win but he will be fitted in blinkers for this race.
RACE 5: AISSA STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 1900M – TIME: 20:12 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16000
Manarah El Izz (FR) Unraced daughter of Izz Al Khalil out of the Dormane mare, Muneera. Her dam was a Group 1 winner, and the betting market will be the best guide with regards to her chances. Marakez Al Shahania (FR) Victorious over 2300m at Dax in Conditional on 1 May. That was her first start with blinkers and she can follow up. Mouvante De L’aigle (FR) Won over 2100m at Tarbes in Conditional on 11 May. She would have come on from the outing and cannot be discounted. Melodie Du Croate (FR) Showed signs of needing latest when fifth over 2000m on this course in a Group 2 on 22 April. She will strip much fitter.
RACE 6: JEAN BARDON HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) – 1900M – TIME: 20:47 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14400
Valzak (FR) Has improved in last two starts. Finished fourth over 2100m at Tarbes in Class 4 Handicap on 11 May. Drawn in pole position and has a winning chance. Just For Gab’s (FR) Finished sixth over 2000m at Saint-Cloud in Class 3 Handicap on 15 May. She is a strong finisher and should pose a threat. By The Way (FR) Finished unplaced over 2000m at Saint-Cloud in Class 3 Handicap on 15 May. He finished second over this track and trip, three runs ago. Montigny (FR) Finished eighth over 1600m at Toulouse in Class 4 Handicap on 21 May. He is inconsistent and can show on best form.
RACE 7: PMU FRANCE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) – 1900M – TIME: 21:22 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16300
Jarki (FR) Consistent form this year. Finished third over 2000m at Toulouse in Class 4 Handicap on 19 April. Winning chance. Burning Heart (FR) Is better than latest when seventh over 2100m at Tarbes in Class 4 Handicap on 11 May. Chance on previous form. Varenne (FR) Finished unplaced over 1600m at Toulouse in Class 4 Handicap on 21 May. He will love the rise in distance and can find a form return. Sinnerman (FR) Finished second over 1800m on this track in Class 3 Handicap on 26 June 2025. Returns from a lengthy rest and chance if fit.
RACE 8: CHURROS HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) – 1600M – TIME: 21:57 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Roman Forum (FR) Finished third in both starts this year, the latest of which was over 1600m at Bordeaux le Bouscat in Class 2 Handicap on 27 April. Can win with luck in running. Mr Fleurant (IRE) Finished behind OMAN FORUM (5) when fourth over 1600m at Bordeaux le Bouscat in Class 2 Handicap on 27 April. There should not be much between them. Saint Eligius (IRE) Victorious over 1600m at Parislongchamp in Class 3 Handicap on 14 May. He is in a good space and can follow up. Otomai (IRE) Finished fourth over 1600m at Parislongchamp in Class 3 Claimer on 7 May. Has changed stables since and cannot be discounted.
