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RACE 1: PRIX DE LA FONTAINE CHAUDE STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM DAX RACE 3) – 2300M – TIME: 17:31 PRIZE MONEY: EUR13700
Moustique (FR) Finished 6th on the last run at La Teste over 2200m in a handicap on June 26. Ca- pable of making his presence felt. Silvarole Fal (FR) Fair 5th on her last run over 2400m at Nantes in a maiden race on June 16 and 2nd before that on May 16. One to pay attention to. Folie Meme (FR) Recent win over 2250m at Niort in a Class 3 race on June 20 by 2 lengths. Among the leading contenders. Fonromy (FR) Creditable 5th last time on June 20, and a win before that on May 24 over 2200m in a Class 3 race at Montauban. Hard to rule out.
RACE 2: PRIX DU BOIS DE BOULOGNE STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM DAX RACE 4) – 1400M – TIME: 18:03 PRIZE MONEY: EUR13700
Apax (FR) He has been 5th on the last two runs, the most recent over 1600m at La Teste in a Class 2 race on June 11. One to pay close attention to. Ten Horns (FR) Recent 5th at Parislongchamp over 1400m in a Class 2 handicap on June 7. Among the leading contenders. Sweet Chop (FR) Ran well to be 2nd over 1200m in a Class 2 race at Chantilly on May 19 when beaten beaten narrowly. Hard to ignore. X Rays (IRE) Two placed runs of late, 4th on the latter over 1600m at Madrid (ESP) on June 20. Ought to be in the shake-up.
RACE 3: PRIX MAURICE DE NEXON CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM DAX RACE 5) – 2100M – TIME: 18:35 PRIZE MONEY: EUR15400
Merkur (FR) Below par in a Class 1 handicap on June 14, 2nd before that at Saint-Cloud in a Class 3 claimer on May 22 over 2000m. Live chance. Pasand (FR) Recent success over 2000m in a Class 4 claimer on June 11 at La Teste. Hard to rule out of the leading pair. Yogui (FR) Two good runs of late, a win two runs back in a conditions race at Carcassonne over 2650m on May 1, and a 4th on May 14 in Spain over 1800m. One to keep onside. Trofeo (FR) Finished 7th last time over 2150m at Lyon La Soie on February 24 in a Class 3 race. Ought to be thereabouts.
RACE 4: PRIX BOUES THERMALES – GRAND DAX HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM DAX RACE 6) – 2300M – TIME: 19:07 PRIZE MONEY: EUR13000
Zelica (FR) Nice 2nd last time over 2400m in a Class 4 handicap at Bordeaux Le Bouscat on June 15. Can make her presence felt. Morea (FR) Two decent placed runs of late, 4th on the latter over 2400m at Bordeaux Le Bouscat in a Class 4 handicap on June 15. One to take seriously. Ultrasound (FR) Finished 6th last time on June 15, 3rd before that over 2400m at Toulouse in a Class 4 handicap on May 27. Likely to be a threat. Pray For Hope (FR) Two unplaced runs since a win over 2600m at Marseille Borely on May 6 in a Class 4 handicap. Enters calculations.
RACE 5: PRIX DE LA SOURCE DE BUGLOSE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM DAX RACE 7) – 2300M – TIME: 19:42 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14400
Charm King (FR) In form with three good runs recently, the latter when 2nd at this track in a Class 4 race on June 29. Player. Eye Of The Tiger (FR) Ran well to be 4th over 2400m in a Class 4 handicap at Bordeaux Le Bouscat on June 15 when last seen. Hard to dismiss. Ready To Go (FR) Tad below par on June 29, 2nd previously over 2200m at Toulouse in a Class 4 handicap on June 8. Can bounce back and be involved. Puerto Madero (FR) Two solid efforts of late, 3rd on the most recent over 2200m at Toulouse in a Class 4 handicap on June 8. Enters calculations.
RACE 6: PRIX DE SAINT-GERMAIN-EN-LAYE CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 1) – 1600M – TIME: 20:00 PRIZE MONEY: EUR18200
Mr Say (FR) A tenacious 3rd in a Claimer over 1400m at Deauville on 26 June. He was narrowly beaten in that race and now looks ready to pick up a victory. Foot To The Floor (FR) A close-up 4th in a Claimer over 1400m at Deauville on 26 June. She finished not far behind MR SAY (2) in that race and as that was only her third run, there is plenty of room for improvement. Mazatlan (FR) A promising 3rd in a Claimer over 1400m at Nantes on 16 June. Was beaten two lengths by FOOT TO THE FLOOR (6) so another good run is likely. Queen Lagertha (FR) Unraced 2yo filly by Persian King out of Dabirsim mare Sweet Zen trained by Kevin Tavares. The stable has a good record with young horses and she should not be ignored.
RACE 7: PRIX ALPHONSE XIII HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM DAX RACE 8) – 2300M – TIME: 20:17 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16300
Kirby (FR) Better effort to be 2nd last time over 1900m at La Teste in a Class 4 handicap on June 3. One to pay close attention to. Temple Gate (FR) Recent 3rd over 2400m in a Class 4 handicap at Bordeaux Le Bouscat on June 15 when last appearing. Leading contender. El Tigre (FR) Creditable 5th last time over 2400m at Bordeaux Le Bouscat in a Class 4 handicap on June 15. Warrants respect. Sedition Fair 5th last time at this track in a Class 4 race over 2100m on June 29, and a win three runs back at Tarbes over 2100m on May 11. Hard to rule out.
RACE 8: PRIX DES BAINS DE MER CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 2) – 1200M – TIME: 20:35 PRIZE MONEY: EUR23000
Olympique (FR) A 1.75-length 2nd in a Claimer over 1000m at Dieppe on 23 June. She has run second in her last two races and comes off a strong form line last time. Should be highly competitive. Harmony In Blue (FR) Finished 6th in a Conditions race over 1400m at this course on 12 June. She did suffer interference 450m from home and should do better dropping in class. Lamego Well beaten when 5th in a Conditions race over 1000m at Chantilly on 4 May. That was quite a strong field but he has finished 3rd and 2nd in his two races at this level and should run well. Taxxi (FR) A disappointing 6th in a Claimer over this track and trip on 22 May. She is better than that as she showed when 2nd in her penultimate race over the course and distance.
RACE 9: PRIX CARTERET CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 3) – 2400M – TIME: 21:10 PRIZE MONEY: EUR22100
Stir Crazy (FR) Was disappointing when 10th in Maiden over 1800m at Compiegne on 5 June. Has been running against stronger and could make his mark dropping to this level. Baboshka (IRE) A one-length winner of a Maiden over 2650m at Chateaubriant on 24 May. That was a good debut performance and she is one to watch. Valderrama (FR) A well-beaten 5th in a Maiden over 2400m at Chantilly on 19 June. She was making up ground late and dropping to this level should make her competitive. Tsaverna (FR) Finished 4th in a Maiden over 2400m at Chantilly on 19 June. She has had many chances and that experience will help her.
RACE 10: PRIX DE COULOMMIERS CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 4) – 1300M – TIME: 21:45 PRIZE MONEY: EUR25000
Zerostress (GER) Finished 7th in a Listed race over 1200m at Baden Baden in Germany on 7 June. He has faced much stronger and is the one to beat. Ciao Pa’ (FR) A disappointing 13th in a Handicap over 1100m at Dieppe on 23 June. He has run well at this level and will have Christophe Soumillon up. Odonnell’s Orchard (IRE) Fin- ished 7th in a Class 3 Handicap over 1400m at ParisLongchamp on 15 June. That was his third run after a lengthy layoff and he should be cherry ripe for this race. Crew Dragon (FR) A mediocre 7th in a Claimer over 2000m at this course on 22 May. That was clearly too far and the drop to this distance will be ideal..
RACE 11: PRIX MIEUXCE STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 5) – 3000M – TIME: 22:20 PRIZE MONEY: EUR17400
Odemar (FR) Ran a good race when third over 2400m at Parislongchamp in Class 3 Conditional on 18 June. Can go close if seeing out the 3000m. Zoom Chop (FR) Finished sixth over 2500m at Parislongchamp in Class 3 Handicap on 28 May. He is inconsistent but can feature on best form shown. Ikko (FR) Showed improve- ment when third over 2500m at Parislongchamp in Class 3 Handicap on 28 May. Chance if repeating that effort. Kando (FR) Finished second in last two starts, the latest of which was over 3700m at Nantes in Class 3 Handicap on 16 June. Merits obvious consideration.
RACE 12: PRIX DU CHATEAU MEDIEVAL HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 6) – 2400M – TIME: 22:55 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14400
Enora Senora (FR) Consistent form this year. Finished fourth over 2000m at Compiegne in Class 3 Handicap on 13 June. Eddy Hardouin knows her well and she has a winning chance. Balina Gary (FR) Finished fifth over 2500m at Argentan in Class 4 Handicap on 10 June. She is having her peak run this year and can surprise. Tenyearsafter (FR) Is better than last two starts. Finished unplaced over 2400m at Bordeaux le Bouscat in Class 4 Handicap on 15 June. Demuro rides and chance on best form. Lucky You (FR) Finished third over 2400m at Vichy in Class 4 Handicap on 13 May. Coralie Pacaut takes the weight off the back and she cannot be ignored.
RACE 13: PRIX DE REIMS HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 7) – 2400M – TIME: 23:30 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21100
Anctot (FR) Was victorious over this course and distance in Class 3 Handicap on 28 June. Marie Velon retains and the combination can follow up. Hansottogruber (GER) Finished fourth over 2350m at Strasbourg in Class 4 Handicap on 16 June. He is having his peak run and should pose a threat. Lettyt Fight (FR) Finished third in last two starts, the latest of which was over 2500m at Argentan in Class 4 Handicap on 10 June. Merits respect. Timballina (GER) Finished second over 2400m at Salon-de-Provence in Class 4 Handicap on 17 June. Chance if repeating that effort in this field.
RACE 14: PRIX DE CHATEAU-THIERRY HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 8) – 2400M – TIME: 00:05 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Marie De Prusse (IRE) In good form. Finished second over 3000m at Toulouse in Class 4 Handicap on 8 June. She may be rewarded for consistency. Funtano (FR) Finished second over 2400m at Lyon Parilly in Class 4 Handicap on 13 June. The booking of Pierre-Charles Boudot is a big plus. Singel Malt (IRE) Showed improvement when second over 3000m at Parislongchamp in Class 4 Handicap on 4 June. He cannot be discounted. Vianeta (FR) Finished fifth over 2000m on this course in Class 3 Handicap on 2 June. She hails from an in-form stable and merits obvious consideration.
