France Express Form & Race Previews (Deauville/Le Lion D’Angers) – Sunday, August 9

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RACE 1: PRIX OSAF (PRIX DE TOUR-EN-BESSIN) MAIDEN STAKES (2YO) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 1) – 1400M | TIME: 19:56 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 27400

Zen Poetry (IRE) Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Class 2 at Clairefontaine over 1600m on 11 July on debut. Can improve and holds leading claims. Zakkan Finished second in a Maiden at Compiegne over 1400m on 10 July. Seems progressive and cannot be discounted. The Highlight (IRE) Promise when third on his debut over 1200m in a Condition at Saint-Cloud on 1 May. One to pay attention to. Mister England Nice third on his debut over 1400m at Chantilly in a Condition on 7 July. He will know more this time and is one to keep safe.

RACE 2: PRIX CLUB HIPICO SANTIAGO (CHI) (PRIX DE FALAISE) MAIDEN STAKES (2YO) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 2) – 1400M | TIME: 20:31 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 27400

Kalimaat Filly by Frankel, the dam ran once. From the Fabre powerhouse, this well-bred newcomer will know what is expected on debut and can play a leading role. Comedy Cen (USA) Filly by Practical Joke, the dam won a Listed in the USA. Nice pedigree and from a respected trainer that knows the time of day. One to pay close attention to. Divina Fe (IRE) Promise to be third at Deauville on her debut over 1200m in a Condition on 12 July. She will know more this time and warrants respect. Erala Showed promise and was third in a Class 3 at Cholet over 1400m on 30 June. Capable of making the frame.

RACE 3: GRAND HANDICAP DE DEAUVILLE HANDICAP (3YO+) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 3) – 1600M | TIME: 21:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 96000

Olympic Message (IRE) Finished ninth in a Class 2 Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 1600m on 5 July, third before that in a Class 2 Handicap over the same track and trip on 24 March. Player. Mijas (FR) Has found Pattern races tough on the last two runs and was a modest sixth in a Listed at Deauville over 1500m on 27 June. A win in a Class 2 in April was a better effort and he can feature in calmer waters today. Supido (FR) Fair fourth at Newmarket, UK in the Bunbury Cup Handicap over 1400m on 11 July when last seen. Hard to rule out. Calas (FR) Nice second last time over 1800m in a Class 1 Handicap at Chantilly on 14 June and two wins before that. Holds strong claims.

RACE 4: PRIX DAPHNIS – JOCKEY CLUB ARGENTINO (ARG) STAKES (GROUP 3) (3YO) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 4) – 1600M | TIME: 22:05 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 73200

Distant Storm Two solid efforts this year, second on the latter in the Irish 2,000 Guineas (Group 1) at the Curragh, IRL over 1600m on the most recent on 23 May. Hard to dismiss over this distance. Komorebi (IRE) Unplaced in a Group 1 at Chantilly over 2000m on 31 May, second previously in the Poule D’Essai Des Poulains (Group 1) over 1600m on 10 May. Classy performer who can make his presence felt. Synaran (IRE) Finished fourth in a Group 3 at Longchamp over 1400m on 18 June when last seen. Listed winner in late April over 1400m. Ought to be in the shake-up. Khovikhov (FR) Outclassed the opposition in a Group 3 at Longchamp over 1400m on 18 June when last seen. Improving and can make the top-three.

RACE 5: ARC PRIX MAURICE DE GHEEST – FEE – EN MEMOIRE DE LOUIS ROMANET STAKES (GROUP 1) (3YO+) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 5) – 1300M | TIME: 22:40 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 380000

True Love (IRE) Placed in four Group 1 races this year, a win in the English 1000 guineas in early May over 1600m, and second at Deauville over 1400m in the Prix Jean Prat on 12 July. Key chance. Stolen Kiss (FR) Finished fourth in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (Group 1) at Ascot over 1200m on 20 June. Live contender. Take Charge Star (IRE) Good second in a Group 3 at Ascot, UK over 1400m on 20 June on his last start. Can make his presence felt. Division Fair fifth in the July Cup (Group 1) at Newmarket, UK over 1200m on 11 July on his last start. Capable of being competitive.

RACE 6: PRIX AU-DELA DES PISTES (PRIX DE CHATEAUNEUF-SUR-SARTHE) MAIDEN STAKES (2YO) (FROM LE LION D’ANGERS RACE 1) – 1400M | TIME: 22:57 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 21000

Palais Byzantin (FR) Not disgraced when third in a Listed at Vichy over 1400m on 22 July . Has run well in both starts and should score. Karakoum (FR) A runner-up on debut in a Maiden over this track and trip on 24 July. Should fight out the finish once again. Goldy Glory (FR) Improving and finished a runner-up in a Maiden over this course and distance on 24 July. Can be a threat to these rivals. Brae Roy A two-year-old colt by Sioux Nation out of Roseberry Topping who is making his debut. His Dam never raced in France. Can make the frame.

RACE 7: PRIX DU CERCLE – HIPODROMO PALERMO 150 ANIVERSARIO (ARG) LISTED STAKES (3YO+) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 6) – 1000M | TIME: 23:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 47600

Regional Unplaced last time in a Group 1 on 20 June, a third before that over 1200m at York, UK in the Minster Stakes (Group 2) on 13 May. Key chance of success. Estepona (FR) Outclassed the opposition in a Listed at Chantilly over 1000m on 24 June last time out. Leading contender. Charibelle (IRE) Finished second in a Group 3 at Deauville over 1200m on 4 July on her latest start. Among the leading chances. Shiri (FR) Showed some improvement when fourth in a Listed at Chantilly over 1200m on 31 May. Holds top-three aspirations.

RACE 8: PRIX DES STRUCTURES ACCREDITEES ADDP (PRIX LEON CARABIN) STAKES (2YO) (FROM LE LION D’ANGERS RACE 2) – 1400M | TIME: 23:32 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 24700

La Carmen (FR) Outclassed the opposition in a Maiden at Clairefontaine over 1600m on 3 July. Good winner and should follow up. Sydney Moon (FR) Showed good improvement when a winner of a Maiden at Le Touquet over 1300m on 26 July. Can be a danger to these rivals. Timide (USA) A two year-old colt by Wootton Bassett out of Muette who is making his debut. His Dam won a Listed. Should go well on debut. Histori Chope (FR) A runner-up on debut in a Maiden at Mont De Marsan over 1400m on 26 July. Tougher task this time but could get into the mix of things.

RACE 9: PRIX MOONLIGHT CLOUD – HIPODROMO DE SAN ISIDRO (ARG) LISTED STAKES (3YO) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 7) – 1200M | TIME: 23:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 50300

Moojeed (FR) Fair fifth in a Group 3 at Deauville over 1200m on 4 July on his latest start. Can make his presence felt. Behike (IRE) Ran well to be second over 1000m at Ascot, UK in a Condition on 11 July on his latest start. Hard to discount. Kailani (FR) Finished seventh in a Group 3 at Deauville over 1200m on 4 July when last seen, a win previously in a Listed at Chantilly on 31 May. Player. No Tune Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Listed at Deauville over 1200m on 4 July. Cannot be ruled out.

RACE 10: PRIX DU BOIS MONTBOURCHER HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM LE LION D’ANGERS RACE 3) – 2000M | TIME: 00:07 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200

Ciccio Boy (FR) Not disgraced when fifth in a Class 3 Handicap at Saint Malo over 1800m on 1 August. Supplemented and could score this time. Out Of Africa (FR) Finished fourth in a Class 3 Condition Hurdle at Dieppe over 3800m on 17 July. Consistent of late and should be involved with the finish. Ker Welen (FR) Finished tenth in a Class 3 Handicap at Deauville over 1800m on 4 July. Capable of doing better and could make the frame. Almaguer (FR) Successful last time out in a Condition at Nort-sur-Erdre over 3200m on 25 May. Returns from a break but is not out of it if fit enough.

RACE 11: PRIX DE SAINT-LAURENT-SUR-MER – HIPODROMO DE MARONAS (URU) HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 8) – 1100M | TIME: 00:25 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 17300

Hatfaville (FR) Made short work of rivals in a Class 3 Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 1200m on 12 June. Capable of following up. Red Gust (FR) Finished sixth in a Class 3 Handicap at Dieppe over 1100m on 23 June. One to pay close attention to. Air De Samba (FR) Second in a Class 4 Handicap at Le Touquet over 1300m on 26 July last time. Holds top-three claims. Big Boots Fourth in a Class 3 Handicap at Dieppe over 1100m on 13 July on his last start. Cannot be taken lightly.

RACE 12: PRIX PMU PARTENAIRE N| DES HIPPODROMES (PRIX DU MOULIN DE VARENNES) STAKES (3YO) (FROM LE LION D’ANGERS RACE 4) – 2000M | TIME: 00:42 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16500

Warholm (IRE) Finished eighth last time out in a Handicap at Chantilly over 2000m on 7 July. Can win a race of this nature. Black Thunder (FR) Returned to form when third in a Handicap at Vichy over 2000m on 22 July. Can contest the finish. Saint Monchik (FR) Holding form and was fourth in a Maiden at Dieppe over 2400m on 9 July. Capable of making the frame yet again. Rue Recamier (FR) Finished fourteen last time out in a Handicap at Chantilly over 2000m on 7 July. In good form before that and is clearly not out of it.

RACE 13: PRIX DE HAUTE FOLIE MAIDEN STAKES (3YO) (FROM LE LION D’ANGERS RACE 5) – 2400M | TIME: 01:14 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15600

Ummagumma (FR) Excellent runner-up on debut in a Maiden at Granville over 2400m on 26 July. Can go one better this time. Grand Palais (FR) Finished seventh on debut in a Condition at Clairefontaine over this distance on 3 August. Likely to improve and can contest the finish. Perfect Man (FR) Not disgraced when fifth in a Maiden at Dieppe over 3000m on 13 July. Has some fair form and can be competitive this distance. Honeybliss (FR) A three-year-old filly by Bathyrhon out of Enduring Bliss who is making her debut. Her Dam was unraced in France. Could be a threat.

RACE 14: PRIX #RACEANDCARE (PRIX DE L’AUBINIERE) STAKES (4YO) (FROM LE LION D’ANGERS RACE 6) – 2400M | TIME: 01:46 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 12000

Mahauri Sea (FR) Good fourth in a Group 3 over 2400m at Vichy on 22 July. Should take a power of beating in this lineup. Milia (FR) Polished up into second in a Maiden over 2400m at Lion D’Angers on 24 July. Can place here. Marigold Sacree (FR) A winner in a maiden over 2400m at Saint-Malo on 22 July. Confidence could be up and must be considered. Mandeline (FR) Credible effort into third in a Maiden over 2400m at Saint-Malo on 22 July. Should be considered in all plays.

RACE 15: PRIX PAS ROBIN STAKES (4YO+) (FROM LE LION D’ANGERS RACE 7) – 2400M | TIME: 02:18 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 12800

Timballina (GER) Better effort into second in a Class 4 Claimer over 2400m at Vichy on 25 July. Good winning chance. Nick Boutique (FR) Bold second in a Class 3 Handicap over 2400m at Dieppe on 30 July. Overdue another career win. Never Come Back (FR) Decent fourth in a Class 4 Handicap over 2600m at Chateaubriant on 21 July. Place chance. Ame Divine (FR) Forgivable tenth in a Class 4 Handicap over 3000m at Lion D’Angers on 2 August. Can make amends here.

RACE 16: PRIX DU CHALLENGE DES ESTIVALES (PRIX DE FENEU) STAKES (3YO) (FROM LE LION D’ANGERS RACE 8) – 2400M | TIME: 02:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 14000

Nayons Peur Derien (FR) Supplemented and can be forgiven for her last attempt over 2400m at Lion D’Angers on 2 August. Capable of a bold effort. Niamh Du Mou (FR) Encouraging third in a Maiden over 2300m at Corlay on 14 July. Will appreciate the extra 100m this time around. Nicotineduquartier (FR) Pleasant fourth in a Maiden over 2300m at Corlay on 14 July. Will be right on top of them. Nikita Des Mottes (FR) Hearty fifth on debut in a Group 3 over 2400m at D’Angers on 24 July. Can creep close in this sort of field.