France Express Form & Race Previews (Vichy/Les Sables/Deauville) – Thursday, August 6

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RACE 1: PRIX DU PARC NAPOLEON III HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM VICHY RACE 1) – 3200M | TIME: 17:22 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200

Niagaro (GER) Finished thirteen in a Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2400m on 28 June. Better over this distance and could score. El Caney Returned to form and was runner-up in a Condition at Saint-Cloud over 3000m on 28 June. Can go one better. Odemar (FR) Remains in good form and was runner-up in a Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 3000m on 8 July. Should fight out the finish. Mon Vieux Leon (FR) Holding form and finished fourth in a Condition at Angers over 3000m on 8 June. Clearly not out of it.

RACE 2: PRIX DE SAINT-DIDIER-LA-FORET CLAIMING HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM VICHY RACE 2) – 2400M | TIME: 17:55 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 11500

Up And Up (FR) Showed some improvement when fourth in a Claimer over this track and trip on 25 July. Can earn some more money. La Haute Isle (FR) Finished fifth in a Handicap at this track over 2000m on 21 July. Can do better this time and is not out of it. Sea The Wood (FR) Consistent of late and finished third in a Condition at Plestin over 2600m on 5 July. Can earn some more money. Howabouthatnow (FR) Not disgraced when fifth in a Handicap at this track over 2800m on 23 July. Yet to win but does have a place chance.

RACE 3: PRIX ANTOINE NUCERA HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM VICHY RACE 3) – 2400M | TIME: 18:28 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200

Priory Rose (FR) In good shape and finished third in a Handicap at Chantilly over 2000m on 7 July. Yet to win but should be competitive. Loving Queen (FR) Did not show her best when sixth in a Handicap over this course and distance on 21 July. Capable of better and not out of it. The Magpie (FR) Very consistent and was runner-up in a Handicap at Compiegne over 2400m on 25 May. Returns from a short break but has claims if fit. Skali (FR) Not reliable and finished seventh in a Handicap at this track over 2000m on 22 July. Needs to do more to beat these rivals.

RACE 4: PRIX TALMONT SAINT-HILAIRE STAKES (4YO+) (FROM LES SABLES RACE 4) – 1950M | TIME: 18:44 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 14600

Hutton (IRE) Made short work of rivals in a Class 4 Handicap at Chateaubriant over 2600m on 21 July. Quite capable of following up. Aslan Senora (FR) Returned to form when third in a Class 3 Handicap at Chantilly over 1800m on 19 May. Should be a threat if fit enough from a short break. Speedster (FR) Not disgraced when fifth in a Class 4 at Dieppe over 1800m on 9 July. Fit and can get involved with the finish once again. Timea Showed some improvement when runner-up in a Claimer at Compiegne over 1800m on 13 June. Liked it on the grass and is not out of it.

RACE 5: PRIX DE SAINT-PALAIS MAIDEN STAKES (3YO) (FROM VICHY RACE 4) – 1850M | TIME: 19:01 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15600

Louiza (FR) Finished fourth in a Condition at Compiegne over 1800m on 16 July. Fit and could get involved again. Makan (FR) Not disgraced when fifth in a Condition at ParisLongchamp over 2000m on 30 April. Returns from a break but could score if fit. Tasteful Threatening to score and was runner-up in a Condition at Aix- les-Bains over 1800m on 7 July. Can go one better. Dina Queen (FR) Finished fourth in a Condition at Aix-les-Bains over 1800m on 7 July. Has run well and is not out of it.

RACE 6: PRIX JOBIC SEVERE MAIDEN STAKES (3YO) (FROM LES SABLES RACE 5) – 1950M | TIME: 19:17 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15600

Just Inspiration (USA) Threatening a first win and was runner-up in a Maiden at Aix Les Bains over 2000m on 30 June. Can go one place better. Tarquini (FR) Finished fourth on debut in a Condition at Clairefontaine- Deauville over 2400m on 6 July. Can be a real threat this time. Nova Du Chenet (FR) Not disgraced when fifth in a Handicap at Dieppe over 1800m on 9 July. Capable of getting involved with the finish. Blue Dahlia (FR) Showed some improvement when third in a Condition Maiden at Chateaubriant over 2600m on 24 May. Returns from a break but can contest the finish.

RACE 7: PRIX SAINT-POURCAIN-SUR-SIOULE STAKES (3YO) (FROM VICHY RACE 5) – 2000M | TIME: 19:34 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 11000

First Lady Star (FR) Not reliable and finished seventh in a Handicap at this track over 2400m on 21 July. Capable of better and is not out of it. Decla (FR) Finished fifth in a Handicap at La Teste-de-Buch over 1600m on 11 July. Capable of better and should fight out the finish. Meliora (FR) Finished third in a Condition at Pompadour over 1600m on 5 July. Tougher task but might play a minor role. Tsar Nicolas (FR) Has some fair form and finished fourth in a Condition at Granville over 2400m on 26 July. Can improve to win.

RACE 8: PRIX ALAIN DE MONTILLET CLAIMING STAKES (4YO+) (FROM LES SABLES RACE 6) – 1950M | TIME: 19:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 12500

Vivre Libre (FR) A runner-up in a Class 4 Condition at Granville over 1600m on 26 July. Has a good record in this division and can score. Cazadero (FR) Made short work of rivals in a Maiden at Mont De Marsan over 2000m on 23 July. Showed improvement and could double up. Punica (FR) Finished sixth in a Class 4 at Dieppe over 1800m on 9 July. Capable of doing better and is not out of it in this line-up. Fromontine (FR) Finished tenth in a Class 3 Handicap at Chantilly over 1800m on 7 July. Capable of doing better and can be a threat to these rivals.

RACE 9: PRIX DE DURTOL HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM VICHY RACE 6) – 1600M | TIME: 20:07 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200

Lever De Rideau (FR) Needed last run when twelve in a Handicap at ParisLongchamp over 1600m on 2 July. Fitter now and can bounce back to score. Teuch Win (FR) Finished sixth in a Handicap at La Teste-de-Buch over 1600m on 11 July. Not reliable but capable of making the frame. Valtrada (FR) In good form and finished third in a Handicap at La Teste-de-Buch over 2000m on 16 July. Should fight out the finish again. Santa Luzia (FR) Threatening to score and was runner-up in a Claimer at this track over 1400m on 20 July. Can have a say.

RACE 10: PRIX LE POMPIER MAIDEN STAKES (4YO+) (FROM LES SABLES RACE 7) – 3400M | TIME: 20:23 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 11900

Marie Va (FR) Very consistent and was runner up in a Condition at Vittel over 2400m on 27 July. Can go one place better. Secret Star (FR) A runner-up on debut in a Class 3 at Durtal over 2300m on 1 February. Returns from a break but is a lively danger if fit enough. Prince Express (FR) In good form and finished third in a Handicap at Vittel over 4200m on 12 August. Returns from a break but be competitive if fit. Magic Flight (FR) Showed some improvement when fourth in a Class 3 Condition Hurdle at Dieppe over 3800m on 1 June. Might make the frame.

RACE 11: PRIX DE CANAPVILLE STAKES – AWT (4YO+) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 1) – 2500M | TIME: 20:38 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 17400

Incremental (IRE) Excellent runner-up in a Class 3 Handicap at Compiegne over 2800m on 10 July. In-form and can feature. Kensilver (FR) Not disgraced when fifth in a Class 3 Handicap at Compiegne over 2000m on 9 June, and two decent runs before that. Player. Miyalaa (FR) Showed promise and was third in a Class 3 at Deauville over 1800m on 27 June. Holds leading claims. Mykiss (FR) Victorious in a Class 4 at Aix Les Bains over 2400m on 14 July. Possibly better on turf but merits respect.

RACE 12: PRIX DES PROPRIETAIRES DE PARAY-LE-FRESIL HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM VICHY RACE 7) – 1600M | TIME: 20:55 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 14400

Idaho James (FR) In good shape and finished third in a Handicap over this course and distance on 25 July. Should be competitive again. Cervaro (FR) Returned to form and finished third in a Handicap at this course over 1400m on 20 July. Can be a threat to these rivals. Teranga (FR) Showed some improvement when sixth in a Handicap at Lion-D’Angers over 1400m on 24 July. Could be the surprise package. Apollon (GER) Finished sixth last time out in a Handicap at Saint-Malo over 1800m on 1 August. Has run well over this course and distance and can upset.

RACE 13: CAVALASSUR – PRIX D’ISIGNY CLAIMING STAKES – AWT (3YO) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 2) – 1900M | TIME: 21:13 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 22100

Mefie Toi (FR) Unplaced last time over 2000m at ParisLongchamp on 2 July, a win before that at the same track over 1600m in a Claimer on 15 June. Capable of making an impact. Chica Suerte (FR) Two unplaced runs since a win at Chateaubriant in a Handicap over 2000m on 24 May. Cannot be ruled out. Midnight Rodeo (IRE) Recent fourth over 2000m at Nottingham, UK in a Condition on 3 June. Two wins in the UK last year on the artificial surfaces. One to keep onside on French debut. Naturaliste (FR) Two unplaced runs of late, the most recent over 1600m in a Handicap at Vichy on 24 July. Drops in class and has been placed in a Maiden over 2000m in May. In the mix.

RACE 14: PRIX RENE & JACQUES BEDEL HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM VICHY RACE 8) – 1600M | TIME: 21:34 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300

Sport Coupe (FR) Knocking at the door and was runner-up in a Handicap over this course and distance on 25 July. Likes this track and can go one better. Chop Val (FR) Threatening to score and was runner-up in a Handicap over this track and trip on 25 July. Should fight out the finish. Sweep Away (FR) In good shape and finished third in a Handicap over this course and distance on 25 July. Can get involved in the finish again. Irbis (FR) Showed some improvement when fourth in a Handicap at this course over 1400m on 20 July. Can make the frame once again.

RACE 15: PRIX DE BRESTOT HANDICAP – AWT (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 3) – 1900M | TIME: 21:55 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 13500

Bella Ciao (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Class 4 Handicap at Deauville over 1800m on 12 July. Can play a leading role from stall 4. Highfield Heiress (FR) Excellent runner-up in a Class 4 Handicap at Compiegne over 1600m on 9 June. Still seeking her first win but can be competitive. Golden Trip (FR) Two unplaced runs since a third at Chantilly in a Class 4 Handicap over 1800m on 4 May. She has won on the PSF before and can be involved. Detesnouvelles (FR) Finished fourteen in a Class 3 Handicap at Deauville over 1800m on 4 July. Better performance can be expected.

RACE 16: PRIX DE VALLETOT HANDICAP – AWT (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 4) – 1900M | TIME: 22:30 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 14400

Estella Mobray (IRE) Good second last time over this track and trip in a Class 3 Handicap on 12 July, and a win previously on turf at Chateaubriant in early May. Hard to discount. Polminhac (FR) Showed promise and was third in a Class 3 Handicap at Deauville over 1800m on 12 July, and a previous winner over track and trip last July. Player. Youm In Love (FR) Game success in a Class 4 Handicap at Deauville over 1800m on 12 July when last seen. Cannot dismiss. La Javanaise (FR) Unplaced in a Condition at Ostende over 2000m on 20 July when last seen, and placed over track and trip before that when fourth in a Class 3 Handicap on 12 July. Can be competitive.

RACE 17: PRIX DE BOUQUETOT HANDICAP – AWT (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 5) – 1900M | TIME: 23:05 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 21100

Princesse Blonde (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Class 3 Handicap at Deauville over 1800m on 12 July. Key chance. Miss Davier (FR) Has struggled of late and finished eighth in a Class 3 Handicap at Dieppe over 1800m on 18 July, fourth previously over track and trip on 4 July. Player. Pierre Le Grand Successful in a Class 3 Handicap at Deauville over 1800m on 12 July when last seen. Can have a say despite a penalty. Valhalla (FR) Finished fourth in a Class 3 Handicap at Dieppe over 1800m on 18 July. Lightly raced and has more to come.

RACE 18: PRIX DE COLLETOT HANDICAP – AWT (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 6) – 1900M | TIME: 23:40 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200

Neuschwanstein (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Class 3 Handicap at Deauville over 1800m on 4 July. One to pay close attention to from a good draw. Coronado (FR) Not disgraced when fifth in a Class 3 Handicap at Deauville over 1800m on 12 July. Course and distance winner in 2024. Player. Dariyangel (FR) Not disgraced when fifth in a Class 3 Handicap at Deauville over 1800m on 12 July. Can make the top-three. Golden Beach Made short work of rivals in a Class 4 Handicap at Vichy over 2000m on 21 July. In good form and is hard to overlook.

RACE 19: PRIX DE PRE-EN-PAIL CLAIMING STAKES – AWT (4YO+) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 7) – 1500M | TIME: 00:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15400

Dorianello (FR) Fifth in a Claimer at Compiegne over 1800m on 13 June, and won twice in the spring in similar races. Player. Prince A Rio (FR) Fair fifth at ParisLongchamp over 1600m in a Class 4 on 9 July on his sole start this year. He will be sharper for the latest start and can be involved. Claim The Stars (IRE) Recent sixth in a Class 3 Claimer at Saint-Cloud over 1300m on 8 July. One to pay close attention to. Heracles (FR) Has improved this year but was only eighth in a Class 3 Handicap at ParisLongchamp over 1400m on 9 July. Drops into a Claimer and more can be expected.

RACE 20: PRIX DU COCHET CLAIMING STAKES – AWT (3YO) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 8) – 1300M | TIME: 00:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 22100

Like Lindy (USA) Finished thirteen in a Listed at Deauville over 1400m on 4 July last time out, fourth in a Listed at Cagnes-Sur-Mer over 1500m in February. Capable of making an impact. It’s Pistachio (FR) Did not fire when finishing last of seventh in a Class 2 at Vichy over 1400m on 21 July when last seen. A win before that in a Class 3 at Vittel over 1300m on 6 July. Player. Sbikha (FR) Three solid runs of late, two wins and a recent third over 1200m in a Handicap at Deauville on 12 July. Can be competitive. Orya (FR) Two unplaced runs in better class races recently, a win over 1500m at Tarbes before that in a Maiden on 11 May. Hard to overlook.