France Express Form & Race Previews (Deauville) – Tuesday, August 4

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RACE 1: PRIX D’ETREHAM ET DU MEZERAY – FONDS EUROPEEN DE L’ELEVAGE STAKES (From Deauville Race 1) – 1500M – TIME: 20:18 PRIZE MONEY: EUR 31100

Imperial Strike (IRE) Won nicely by 2 lengths on his sole start over 1200m at this track in a newcomers race on July 12. Looks like a smart prospect and can follow up. Venezia Queen (FR) Nice win on debut over 1400m at Chantilly in a conditions race on July 7. Open to progress and can not be competitive. Kodi Go (FR) Finished 3rd in a Class 2 at Clairefontaine over 1600m on July 11, and a win before that in June in a Class 3 race over 1400m. One to pay attention to. Tcherkanov (IRE) Colt by Wootton Bassett, the dam won 2 races. Nice profile and is from a respected trainer that will have this colt nicely prepared. One to consider if the betting vibes are lively.

RACE 2: PRIX DES REMPARTS D’HONFLEURHANDICAP (From Deauville Race 2) – 2000M – TIME: 20:53 PRIZE MONEY: EUR 21100

Clicclic Panpanpan (FR) Only modest and finished 7th in a Class 3 Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2400m on 28 June. Others seem to be better equipped. Joyeuse Sage (FR) Finished 6th in a Class 3 Handicap at Longchamp over 2000m on 14 July when running on at the finish. Each way player. La Bonita (FR) Game success over her rivals in a Class 4 at Longchamp over 2250m on 9 July. Honest performer who is hard to dismiss. Liseo (IRE) Has only been modest and finished 6th in a Class 3 Handicap at Deauville over 1900m on 4 July. Unlikely to trouble the main protagonists.

RACE 3: AL RAYYAN CUP (PRIX KESBEROY) STAKES (ARAB GROUP 1) (From Deauville Race 3) – 2000M – TIME: 21:28 PRIZE MONEY: EUR 50000

Zahim (FR) Finished 4th on the latest start over 1900m at La Teste in a Group 3 PA race on July 11. Competitive run can be expected. Alkrar (FR) Unbeaten in two runs, the latest win over 1900m in a Group 3 PA race by a cosy length at La Teste on July 11. Looks like a classy performer and can get the hat-trick. Npedor De Bozouls (FR) Won on his only start over 2000m at La Teste in a conditions race on July 1. Can improve and be on the premises. Balsam (FR) Ran with promise to be 2nd on the only run so far over 2000m in a conditions race at La Teste on July 1. Open to progress and looks like a nice prospect.

RACE 4: DOHA CUP (PRIX MANGANATE) STAKES (ARAB GROUP 1) (From Deauville Race 4) – 2000M – TIME: 22:03 PRIZE MONEY: EUR 50000

Moshrif (FR) Finished 6th in a Group 1 PA over 2100m at Milan (ITA) on June 21 on his last start. Won a Group 2 PA in November 2025 at Casablanca (MAR). Needs a few to misfire. Al Theeb (FR) Recent 4th on the one run this year over 2000m at Parislongchamp in a Group 1 PA race on May 10. Others seem to be more likely to score. Hm Alchahine (FR) Placed 3rd on all three runs this year, the most recent over 1900m at La Teste in a Group 2 PA race on July 11. Won a Group 1 PA race in the UAE in December. Class act and holds leading claims. Moneer (FR) Nice win over 1900m in a Group 2 PA on July 11 at La Teste on his last start. On an upward curve and can make his presence felt.

RACE 5: PRIX DU HARAS DE LA HUDERIE HANDICAP (From Deauville Race 5) – 1200M – TIME: 22:38 PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25900

Timur (FR) Unplaced in a Listed race last time on July 4, a win before that in a claimer at Dieppe over 1000m on June 23. Ought to be thereabouts. Application (FR) Won on her latest start over 1100m at Dieppe in a maiden race on July 18. Looks progressive and can be competitive. Zuchetto (FR) Two recent 4th place runs, the latter over 1400m at Compiegne in a maiden on July 10. Each way player. Kata Tjuta (FR) Placed on two of her three starts, the latter when 4th at Dieppe on July 18 in a maiden race. Looks well handicapped and can get off the mark.

RACE 6: PRIX DE L’AVANT-PORT D’HONFLEUR HANDICAP (From Deauville Race 6) – 2000M – TIME: 23:13 PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25900

Foxey Lady (FR) Finished 5th in a Class 2 Quinte+ Handicap at Longchamp over 2000m on July 14. Capable of making an impact. Baby Hartwood (FR) Finished 3rd in a Class 2 Handicap at Longchamp over 2000m on July 14 when last seen. One to pay close attention to. Plotinus (FR) Unplaced in a Class 2 Handicap at Longchamp over 2000m on July 14 when facing a tough task from a wide draw. More can be expected today. Aminaco (IRE) Nice win over 1950m at Chateaubriant in a conditions race on July 21 when last seen. Ought to be in the shake-up.

RACE 7: PRIX DES GORGES DE LA VIRE HANDICAP (From Deauville Race 7) – 3000M – TIME: 23:48 PRIZE MONEY: EUR 24000

Cuellar (FR) Finished 4th in a Class 1 at Dieppe over 3000m on July 18. Strong stayer who can be competitive. Amadeo (FR) Finished 4th at Mont-De-Marsan over 2450m in a handicap on July 23 when last seen. One to consider strongly each-way. Soft Dream (FR) Fair 2nd last time over 2400m at Lyon Parilly in a handicap on June 22. Won twice earlier this year and has to be respected. Mooney Vision (IRE) Two placed runs recently, 3rd on the latter over 3000m at Parislongchamp in a handicap on July 2. Looks like a sensible each-way choice.

RACE 8: PRIX DES GRENIERS A SEL HANDICAP (From Deauville Race 8) – 2000M – TIME: 00:30 PRIZE MONEY: EUR 50900

Tiego The First (FR) Showed some improvement when 4th in a Class 2 Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 1600m on July 5 when not beaten far. Must enter calculations. Gerard Ter Borch (FR) Made short work of rivals in a Class 2 Handicap at Longchamp over 2000m on July 14. Solid performer in this class of race and can follow up. Anssio (FR) Excellent runner-up in a Class 2 Handicap at Lyon-Parilly over 2000m on June 22. Hold top-three claims. Caramelito (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Class 2 Handicap at Longchamp over 2000m on July 14 behind GERARD TER BORCH (2). Player.