France Express Form & Race Previews (Vichy) – Monday, July 20

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RACE 1: PRIX MICHEL HENOCHSBERG MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 1400M – TIME: 20:18 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21000

Cezembre (FR) Filly by Mehmas, the dam won 1 race over 2100m. She is a half-sister to Gala Real, a Listed winner, and from a top-trainer that will have this filly well prepared. Bold show expected. Deseo (IRE) Filly by Starspangledbanner, the dam won 1 race. Nice pedigree and from a stable that does well with newcomers. One to pay attention to in the betting for clues. Phoenix Bay Two placed runs, 2nd on the latter over 1400m at Strasbourg in a Class 3 race on June 16. Looks progressive and can be involved. Wootton Filly (FR) Ran a better race to be 3rd on her second start over 1200m in a Class 3 race at Marseille Borely on June 12. Can have a say in the finish.

RACE 2: PRIX MARC PIMBONNET (PRIX KENWAY) MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 1400M – TIME: 20:53 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21000

Ciao Bello (FR) Ran well to be 2nd at Lyon Parilly on June 22 over 1350m on the only start in a Class 3 race. He can improve and has leading claims. Fabella (FR) Colt by Victor Ludorum, the dam ran once. Looks good on paper and is worth a market check for any support. Ludwig Der Zweite (FR) Fair 2nd over 1200m at Marseille Borely on June 12 in a Class 3 race on his second run. He will know more this time and can be on the premises. Lakme (FR) Colt by Ten Sovereigns, the dam won 1 race. Nice profile and from a respected stable that can produce first time out winners.

RACE 3: PRIX FREDERIC DE LAGRANGE LISTED STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 2400M – TIME: 21:28 PRIZE MONEY: EUR50300

Lady Mara Ran well to be 4th at Milan (ITA) in a Group 2 race over 2100m on June 21, and a win before that in a Class 1 in May over 2000m. Live chance. Mazzala (IRE) Unbeaten in two runs, the latest success in a Class 1 race at Lyon Parilly on May 30 by a narrow margin over 2400m. Looks progressive and can not be discount-ed. Saint Martin (FR) Unplaced last time in a Group 3 on April 12, a win before that in a Listed race at Saint-Cloud on March 15 over 2100m was a solid effort. Hard to rule out. Mature (FR) Finished 5th in a Listed race at Bordeaux Le Bouscat on May 23 over 1900m when last seen. Won a Class 1 on April 27 at the same track. In the mix.

RACE 4: PRIX HETRE ENSEMBLE – PRIX TRIPOLETTE CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 1400M – TIME: 22:03 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14400

Madame X Ran well to be 2nd over 1500m in a claimer at Marseille Vivaux on June 20 on her latest start. Can improve and has placed form in the UK last year. Player. Seeshaupt (FR) Won over 1500m in a claimer at Marseille Vivaux on June 20 on her latest start by four lengths. The switch to turf should not be a concern. Possenhofen (FR) Tad below expecteations on the PSF on June 20, a win before that in a maiden at Marseille Borely was more encouraging over 1200m on May 6. Player. Landman Finished 6th at Marseille Borely on June 12 in a maiden over 1200m on the latest start. Drops in class and merits consideration.

RACE 5: PRIX VICHY DESTINATIONS HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) – 1400M – TIME: 22:38 PRIZE MONEY: EUR25900

Muenchen Decent effort when 3rd over 1600m at Parislongchamp on July 2 in a handicap last time out. Strong chance of winning. Iliannabella (USA) Two placed runs recently, 3rd on the latter over 1600m at Lyon Pa- rilly in a handicap on June 21. Holds leading claims. On Y Croit (FR) Ran well when 4th on his last run over 1400m at Parislongchamp on June 11 in a Class 4 race. One to pay close attention to. Terredeguerre (FR) Two wins of late, the latter over 1600m in a Class 4 handicap at Lyon Parilly on June 13. Has risen in the weights but can not be ignored.

RACE 6: PRIX DE LIGNIERES HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) – 1400M – TIME: 23:13 PRIZE MONEY: EUR15400

Bell Song (FR) Ran well to be 2nd over 1500m in a Class 4 race at Marseille Vivaux on June 20 when last seen. Leading contender. Vive La Reine (FR) Recent 3rd over 1500m at Marseille Vivaux on June 20 in a Class 4 race. Won on turf in May at Lyon Parilly. Player. Morus (FR) Fair 4th over 1600m at Lyon Parilly in a Class 4 handicap on June 13 on the last start. Hard to rule out. Reux (FR) Decent 2nd over 1350m at Lyon Parilly in a Class 4 handicap on June 21 when last seen. Among the leading contenders.

RACE 7: PRIX DE LUSIGNY HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) – 1400M – TIME: 23:48 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200

Sweep Away (FR) Decent 2nd over 1600m at Lyon Parilly in a Class 4 handicap on June 13 when last appearing. Has eased to a nice handicap rating and can be effective. Noble Amber (FR) A recent winner over 1350m at Lyon-Parilly in a Class 4 handicap on 21 June. Although raised in the weights for that success, she benefits from Marie Vélon’s valuable weight allowance, which helps offset the extra burden. Honey Pearl (FR) Tad below par last time on July 2, 3rd previously over 1600m in a Class 3 race at Parislongchamp on June 4. Hard to overlook. Etatique (FR) Nice 2nd over 1400m at Dax in a Class 4 race on May 18 when last appearing. He must enter calculations.

RACE 8: PRIX HUBERT DE CATHEU (TURF TRACK) – 1400M – TIME: 00:30 PRIZE MONEY: EUR50900

Chaldero (FR) He was a disappointing 9th at Parislongchamp on June 7 over 1400m in a Class 2 handicap when last appearing. Capable of bouncing back at nice odds. Riassou (FR) Creditable 2nd at Lyon Parilly in a Class 2 handicap over 1600m on May 8 when last seen. Previous course and distance winner in 2025. Player. Ten Horns (FR) Recent 2nd over 1400m at Dax in a Class 3 race on July 8 when beaten in a close finish. Can be competi- tive off top-weight. Breizh Sky (FR) Placed 4th on the last run over 1600m at Saint-Cloud in a Class 1 race on June 28. One to pay attention to each-way.