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RACE 1: PRIX DE BOURGFONTAINE CLAIMING STAKES (2YO) (FROM VICHY RACE 1) – 1000M | TIME: 19:43 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 14400
Saoudienne (FR) Disappointed in a Condition over 1200m at Deauville on 12 July. She was well-supported to win the Prix de Lisieux but has since changed stables and drops to a Claimer with Maxime Guyon up. Dicanto (FR) A two-lengths second in a Claimer over 1200m at Aix Les Bains on 4 July. Has finished close up at this level in his last three starts and should be competitive again. Opium Of Success (FR) A progressive third in a Claimer over 1000m at Dieppe on 23 June. He is showing improvement and should run into the places. Oropendola (FR) Ran third in a Claimer over 1400m at Dieppe on 18 July. He was well-beaten in that race and could do better dropping in distance.
RACE 2: PRIX DE RAVEL HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM VICHY RACE 2) – 1000M | TIME: 20:18 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 14400
Instruit Showed promise and was third in a Class 4 Handicap at Tarbes over 1100m on 3 July. Is racing at the top of his game and has been supplemented into this race. The one to beat. Sweet As (FR) Finished ninth in a Class 3 Handicap at Dieppe over 1100m on 23 June. His rating has dropped to a level where he should be competitive again. Chocolate Cheetah (FR) Finished sixth in a Claimer over 1400m at Dax on 29 June. His rating has fallen significantly and his last run over this course and distance resulted in a victory. Desert Rhapsody (IRE) Ran second in a Handicap over 1600m at Avenches in Switzerland on 3 July. His two runs in France this year have been good and drops significantly in distance now.
RACE 3: PRIX YVES SAINT-MARTIN HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM VICHY RACE 3) – 1000M | TIME: 20:53 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300
Ismael Paint (FR) Finished twelve in a Class 3 Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 1400m on 5 July. While his last few runs have been disappointing, he has a record of two wins and four places in seven runs at this track and could provide some excellent value. Go Ken Go (FR) A close-up third in a Handicap over 1200m at Aix Les Bains on 7 July. He is performing consistently well and has placed at this track. Lark (FR) A 0.50-lengths second in a Handicap over 1200m at Aix Les Bains on 7 July. That was her Handicap debut and there could be further progress. Astrea (FR) Winner of a Handicap over 1200m at Aix Les Bains on 7 July. She is in top form and will be fitted with a full set of blinkers for the first time.
RACE 4: PRIX MGPF TECHNISPECTACLE CLAIMING STAKES (4YO+) (FROM VICHY RACE 4) – 1400M | TIME: 21:28 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15400
Deep Hope (USA) A 0.5-lengths winner of a Claimer over 1500m at Deauville on 27 June. That was his first run at this level and he could easily double up. Crew Dragon (FR) In good form and finished third in a Claimer at Saint-Cloud over 1300m on 8 July. It was a close finish and he could improve further on that performance. Le Central (FR) Finished fourth in a Claimer at Saint-Cloud over 1300m on 8 July. He is rarely far off them but looks more of a place prospect. Durythme (FR) Finished eighth in a Class 3 Handicap at La Teste De Buch over 1400m on 26 June. While that was not a great display, he makes his debut in a Claimer so could be upset material.
RACE 5: LANCEMENT DES ESTIVALES DU LION D’ANGERS MAIDEN STAKES (2YO) (FROM LE LION D’ANGERS RACE 1) – 1400M | TIME: 21:45 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 21000
Big Jet Plane (FR) Looks progressive and he was a solid second at Clairefontaine in a Maiden over 1600m on 3 July when last seen. Hard to look beyond. Laetibey (FR) Pleasing effort when second on his debut at Cholet over 1400m in a Condition on 30 June. Narrowly beaten and can improve from his promising racecourse bow. Player. Ghood (FR) Ran with promise to finish fourth at Cholet over 1400m in a Condition on 30 June on his sole start. He will know more this time and is one to pay attention to. Pippen (FR) Fourth in a Class 3 at Lyon-Parilly over 1400m on 22 June. Seems to be improving and should not be discounted.
RACE 6: PRIX JACQUES DE BREMOND LISTED STAKES (2YO) (FROM VICHY RACE 5) – 1600M | TIME: 22:03 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 47600
Dino (FR) Finished third over 1400m at ParisLongchamp in a Group 3 on 18 June. He is in good form and can notch up his first victory on French soil. Clavus (FR) Outclassed the opposition in a Class 1 Condition at Saint-Cloud over 1600m on 28 June. Will be right there at the finish. Darius Cen (FR) Third in a Condition Listed at ParisLongchamp over 1600m on 24 May. Merits obvious consideration. Colin The Brave (IRE) Finished behind CLAVUS (2) when second in a Class 1 Condition at Saint-Cloud over 1600m on 28 June. There should not be much separating the pair.
RACE 7: PRIX NATHANAELLE ARTU MAIDEN STAKES (2YO) (FROM LE LION D’ANGERS RACE 2) – 1400M | TIME: 22:20 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 21000
Opera Diva (FR) Ran with a good deal of promise when fourth at Compiegne on her sole start over 1400m in a Condition on 20 June. She can step forward from that run and play a leading role. Dalmora (FR) Excellent runner-up in a Maiden at Clairefontaine over 1600m on 3 July. Open to improvement and can be involved. Phoenix Bay Runner-up in a Class 3 at Strasbourg over 1400m on 16 June. Seems progressive and can be a threat. Le Verdon Promise when third on debut at Cholet over 1400m on 30 June. She will be wiser for that run and is one to keep onside.
RACE 8: PRIX SAREPTA MAIDEN STAKES (3YO) (FROM VICHY RACE 6) – 2400M | TIME: 22:38 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15600
Otero (FR) Showed good improvement when third in a Condition Maiden over 2400m at Lyon Parilly on 21 June. Winning chance. Brunette Coleman (FR) In good form and finished third in a Condition Maiden at Lyon Parilly over 2000m on 13 June. Merits healthy respect. Leia Organa (FR) Finished sixth in a Condition Maiden at Marseille-Borely over 2600m on 12 June. Big runner on previous form. Gavillo (FR) Showed improvement when fourth in a Condition Maiden over 3000m at Cholet on 30 June. He may have more to come.
RACE 9: DU LION D’ANGERS – PRIX DE LA CAGNOTTE DE L’HIPP STAKES (3YO) (FROM LE LION D’ANGERS RACE 3) – 2000M | TIME: 22:55 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 27400
Chill Y Flama Showed some improvement when fourth in a Group 3 at Hamburg Horn over 2200m on 5 July. Cannot be ignored. Exceed The Stars (FR) Fifth in a Class 2 at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 1600m on 15 June, and a course-and-distance winner in a Maiden in April. Player. Earthquake (FR) Showed good improvement and was a winner in a Maiden at Compiegne over 1800m on 5 June. Seems progressive and can feature. Imagine (SPA) Won on the last start over 1600m at Madrid in a Condition on 20 June. All his form is in Spain and he warrants respect.
RACE 10: PRIX D’AIX-LES-BAINS HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM VICHY RACE 7) – 1600M | TIME: 23:13 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300
Il Magistero (FR) Finished second over 1600m at Lyon Parilly in a Handicap on 21 June. He is in good space and has a winning chance. Balta (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Class 3 Handicap at Marseille Pont De Vivaux over 1500m on 20 June. Has claims in this line-up. Video Games (FR) Finished second over 1800m at Aix Les Bains in a Claimer on 7 July. Carries a nice weight and should be involved. Bavarois (FR) Finished unplaced over 1400m at ParisLongchamp in Handicap on 15 June. Can feature on best form shown.
RACE 11: PRIX DE LA FEE DU MAS HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM LE LION D’ANGERS RACE 4) – 1400M | TIME: 23:30 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300
Dollar Des Bois (FR) Not disgraced in a Handicap on 11 June, and a decent second previously over 1400m at ParisLongchamp in a Handicap on 10 May. Key chance. Yohio (FR) Ran well to be second over 1400m in a Handicap at Senonnes on 2 July when last seen. Consistent performer who looks ready to win. Self Control (FR) Excellent runner-up in a Maiden at Langon over 1100m on 19 June. She has several placed efforts and looks like a solid each-way option. Heureuse (IRE) Showed promise and was third in a Maiden at Langon over 1100m on 19 June. Handicap debut and has to be considered.
RACE 12: PRIX DU HARAS DE LA MINARDIERE HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM VICHY RACE 8) – 1600M | TIME: 23:48 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200
Naturaliste (FR) Fifth in a Condition Maiden at Marseille Borely over 1600m on 12 June. She is a filly with potential and can win on her Handicap debut. Red Scotch (FR) Finished fourth over 1600m at ParisLongchamp in a Handicap on 2 July. He is in good form and should be competitive. Space Good (FR) Finished second over 2000m at Salon de Provence in a Handicap on 17 June. He must be considered in this line-up. Soraya (FR) Finished fifth over 1600m at ParisLongchamp in a Handicap on 2 July. She has plenty of scope and must be included.
RACE 13: PRIX BERNARD LEROYER HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM LE LION D’ANGERS RACE 5) – 1400M | TIME: 00:05 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300
Light Wakeup Finished tenth in a Class 3 Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 1400m on 5 July, better effort previously when third at Chantilly in a Class 3 Handicap in late June. Can get win number 12. Nippe De Star (IRE) Finished fourth in a Class 4 Handicap at Nantes over 1600m on 1 July, and a second before that over the same track and trip. Live chance. Toocoolforschool (FR) Finished third in a Class 4 Handicap at Nantes over 1600m on 1 July. Can be competitive off a good weight. Copan (FR) Only modest of late and finished sixth in a Class 3 Handicap at ParisLongchamp over 1400m on 18 June, second previously in May and can make the frame.
RACE 14: PRIX JEAN SAUVAGE HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM LE LION D’ANGERS RACE 6) – 1400M | TIME: 00:40 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 14400
Maminoa (FR) Excellent runner-up in a Class 4 Handicap at Lyon-Parilly over 1400m on 21 June. Strong claims of scoring. Zaahir (FR) Unplaced in a Class 4 Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 1400m on 5 July. He has eased in the handicap and more can be expected. Mino Pico Has only been modest and finished sixth in a Class 4 Handicap at Nantes over 1600m on 1 July. Well-handicapped and can be an each-way option. Les Trois Vallees (FR) Finished second in a Class 3 Handicap at Dieppe over 1100m on 13 July. Hard to rule out of the frame.
RACE 15: PRIX UN DE SCEAUX (4YO) (FROM LE LION D’ANGERS RACE 7) – 2400M | TIME: 01:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 10000
Mister Gaby (FR) Gelding by Prince Gibraltar, the dam won 2 races over jumps. From a trainer that does well with newcomers in this type of race. Bold show likely. Milia (FR) Well-held in tenth on the sole start over 2400m at Nantes in a Condition on 11 May. Attracted support on debut in the betting and can give a better display this time. Met La Gomme (FR) Placed twice last year, looked in need of the run when sixth over 3000m on his latest start at Fontainebleau on 21 February. Can be expected to be sharper despite an absence. Mond Lady (FR) Two unplaced runs since a fourth at Nancy over 2400m in a Condition on 26 April. She has the talent to make the frame.
RACE 16: PRIX DE L’ISLE BRIAND STAKES (3YO) (FROM LE LION D’ANGERS RACE 8) – 2400M | TIME: 01:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 33900
Nirano De Palma (FR) Unbeaten in two starts, the latest success over 2400m at Lyon Parilly in a Condition on 21 June. Looks progressive and cannot be overlooked. Nuit De Star (FR) Recent success at Senonnes over 2400m in a Condition on his second start on 2 July. Improving and has a good deal more to come. Nina Pietra (FR) Showed promise to be third on her sole start at this track over 2400m on 5 June. She can improve and warrants close attention. Nana Des Brieres (FR) Nice debut to finish third at Senonnes over 2400m in a Condition behind.
