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RACE 1: PRIX DE BEAUNE D’ALLIER MAIDEN STAKES (4YO+) (FROM VICHY RACE 1) – 1400M | TIME: 17:52 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 11900
City Babe (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Maiden at Clairefontaine over 1600m on 11 July when last seen. Player. Glory Highness (IRE) Excellent runner-up in a Class 4 at Pompadour over 1600m on 1 August on her second start. Among the leading chances. Art Piece (FR) Fifth in a Maiden at Clairefontaine over 1600m on 11 July when last seen. Ought to be thereabouts. Iridia (GER) Finished eleventh in a Class 3 Handicap at Compiegne over 1400m on 16 July last time out. Better than her latest start and warrants respect.
RACE 2: PRIX DE CREUZIER-LE-VIEUX MAIDEN STAKES (3YO) (FROM VICHY RACE 2) – 1400M | TIME: 18:24 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15600
Philly Bassett (IRE) Excellent runner-up in a Maiden at Dieppe over 1100m on 6 June. Can be ready to go for new connections. Lhotse (IRE) Promise to be third on her debut over 1800m at Dieppe in a Condition on 30 July. Will know more this time and can feature. Kanewko (FR) Finished eleventh in a Maiden at Vichy over 1400m on 22 July on the one run this year, after a promising debut in November on the PSF. Hard to overlook. Ocala (FR) Third in a Maiden at La Teste De Buch over 1600m on 15 July on her latest start. Merits consideration.
RACE 3: PRIX DES VICHYSSOISES HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM VICHY RACE 3) – 1600M | TIME: 18:56 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200
Lamiya (FR) Third in a Class 3 at Compiegne over 1600m on 28 July on her latest start. Handicap debut and can be effective. Allegresse (FR) Finished third on her latest start over 1800m at Dieppe in a Handicap on 13 July. One to pay attention to. Sentosa (FR) Finished eighth on her latest start over 1600m in a Handicap at Clairefontaine on 1 August. Can make the frame. Balta (FR) Placed on his last four runs, the latter when fourth over 1600m at Vichy in a Handicap on 24 July. In the mix.
RACE 4: PRIX JURIETTI MAIDEN STAKES (2YO) (FROM VICHY RACE 4) – 1600M | TIME: 19:28 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 21000
Ozark James (FR) Finished fourth in a Maiden at Vichy over 1400m on 20 July on his debut. Open to progress and can get off the mark. Takavor (FR) Not disgraced when third in a Maiden at Vichy over 1600m on 30 July on his second start. Player. Basilico (FR) Colt by St Mark’s Basilica, the dam won 1 race. Nice pedigree and from a stable that can produce first time out winners. The betting can be the best guide. Westminster Fire Colt by Al’Ali, the dam was placed a few times. From a trainer that knows the time of day. This youngster will be well-prepared for his first day at school.
RACE 5: PRIX DE LA BESBRE MAIDEN STAKES (2YO) (FROM VICHY RACE 5) – 1600M | TIME: 20:03 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 21000
Rockline (FR) Came home fourth in a Maiden at Vichy over 1400m on 20 July on her latest start. Will enjoy the step up in trip today and can be competitive. Baila Nak (FR) Filly by Chachnak, the dam won 1 race. Has some lofty entries in the future and is one to consider if the betting vibes are strong. Feel Well (FR) Second in a Maiden at Vichy over 1600m on 30 July when last seen. Has experience and warrants respect. Do You Sea (FR) Fifth in a Maiden at Vichy over 1600m on 30 July on her sole start. Among the leading each-way chances.
RACE 6: PRIX DE POMPADOUR MAIDEN STAKES (4YO+) (FROM VICHY RACE 6) – 2000M | TIME: 20:40 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 11900
Milena (FR) Recent fourth at Les Sables in a Class 4 over 2000m on 6 August. Leading chance of getting off the mark. Melodic (IRE) Fair fifth last time at Compiegne on 9 June, second previously over 1800m in a Condition at the same track on 9 May. Player. Hurricango (FR) Tad below-par on his last two runs, second before that at Angers over 2000m in a Condition on 2 May. Capable of bouncing back and being involved. Willower (FR) Excellent runner-up in a Maiden at Vichy over 1800m on 30 July when last seen. Ought to be in the shake-up.
RACE 7: PRIX AQUIS CALIDIS MAIDEN STAKES (3YO) (FROM VICHY RACE 7) – 2000M | TIME: 21:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15600
Estima (FR) Came home fourth in a Maiden at Dieppe over 2400m on 30 July on her second start. Seems progressive and can get her first success. Sorelino (IRE) Finished third in a Maiden at Vittel over 2000m on 27 July last time out. Hard to ignore and can feature. Charmye (FR) Finished fifth in a Maiden at Vichy over 2000m on 23 July when showing promise. Ought to be thereabouts. Celago (FR) Finished a creditable second in a Maiden at Vichy over 2000m on 23 July on his latest outing. Each-way player.
RACE 8: PRIX DE ROYET HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM VICHY RACE 8) – 2400M | TIME: 21:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300
Renad Ran well to be third last time over 2000m in a Handicap at Vichy on 3 August. Capable of defying top-weight. Ameliore (FR) Two solid runs of late, a win on her penultimate start in a Claimer on 9 July, and a fourth in a Handicap over 2200m at Dieppe on the latter on 30 July. Key chance. Adiccion (FR) Two unplaced efforts since a third over 2400m at Lyon Parilly in a Handicap on 22 June. Among the leading each-way options. Over The Sky (FR) Placed fourth on the last two runs, the latter over 2000m in a Claimer at this track on 30 July. Handicap debut and warrants respect.
RACE 9: PRIX DE L’HIPPODROME DE SAN SEBASTIEN STAKES (4YO+) (FROM LA TESTE DE BUCH RACE 1) – 2200M | TIME: 22:25 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 13700
Morphewan (FR) Put up a strong performance when fourth in a Class 2 Handicap at Mont De Marsan over 2000m on 26 July. That was in a Quinté+ and he now meets second-placed NOLITO (1) on 7kg better terms. Retiro Third in a Class 2 at Aix Les Bains over 1800m on 14 July. That was his first race since January and he should come on for that run. Nolito Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Class 2 Handicap at Mont De Marsan over 2000m on 26 July. That was in a Quinté+ and despite the weight turnaround, he should fight out the finish. Orisson (FR) Made short work of rivals in a Class 4 at Castera-Verduzan over 2400m on 12 July. That was a decent win but he will face a lot stronger this time.
RACE 10: PRIX DE L’AFAC STAKES (3YO) (FROM LA TESTE DE BUCH RACE 2) – 1900M | TIME: 23:10 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 20000
Sharah (FR) A decent third in a Condition over 1800m at this course on 11 July. Ran on strongly in that race and more can be expected. Nawaz Al Shahania (FR) A close-up second in a Condition over 2000m at Mont De Marsan on 29 July. Has good chance to go one better this time around. Ss Lora (FR) Finished second over 1800m at Varsovie, Poland on 3 July. Won her previous start and should run well if repeating that form. Neige De Faust (FR) Unraced 3YO filly by No Risk Al Maury out of Amer mare Yanar trained by Jean-Francois Bernard. Dam’s first foal to race but comes from a strong stable.
RACE 11: PRIX OCCITANIE LISTED STAKES (3YO) (FROM LA TESTE DE BUCH RACE 3) – 1900M | TIME: 23:45 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 50300
Life Study A five-length winner of a Condition over 1800m at Dieppe on 6 June. Could not have been more impressive in that debut win and could double up. Lethal Beauty (FR) Third in a Group 3 at Chantilly over 1800m on 19 July. Has been racing at a higher level and deserves respect. City Queen (IRE) Finished third in a Listed over 2000m at Vichy on 23 July. Was narrowly beaten in her debut run in France and should contest the finish once again. Eklleel Not embarrassed when sixth in a Group 3 at Chantilly over 1800m on 19 July. Won her Maiden beating.
RACE 12: PRIX JEAN-LUC KIRCHHOFF HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM LA TESTE DE BUCH RACE 4) – 3000M | TIME: 00:20 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300
Watt Ohm (FR) Outclassed the opposition in a Class 4 Handicap at Du Lion D’Angers over 3000m on 2 August. Rarely runs a bad race and should be in the mix once again. Villequier Finished eighth in a Class 4 Handicap at Mont De Marsan over 3000m on 23 July. Has run well since joining Lara Le Geay’s yard and should make an impact despite the break. Ultrasound (FR) Runner-up in a Class 4 Handicap at Dax over 2200m on 31 July. Is currently in top-form and that good run should continue. Lucio Vero A disappointing sixth in a race over 2800m at San Sebastian, Spain, on 12 August. His prior form in France has been decent so needs to be taken seriously.
RACE 13: PRIX AKTEM STAKES (4YO+) (FROM LA TESTE DE BUCH RACE 5) – 1800M | TIME: 01:00 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16000
Shayeg (FR) Finished fifth over 2000m in Doha, Qatar in a Group 2 on 13 December. Should make presence felt on French debut. Farooqe Al Shahania (FR) Finished sixth over 2100m at Duindigt in a Group 3 on 26 July. Will be very competitive. Athena (FR) Winner over 2300m at Royan La Palmyre in a Condition on 2 August. Will have a lot more to offer here. So’ud (FR) Runner-up over 1500m at Tarbes in a Condition on 3 July. Has solid international form and will threaten.
RACE 14: PRIX DOCTEUR JEAN-PIERRE POURET HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM LA TESTE DE BUCH RACE 6) – 2000M | TIME: 01:30 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 13400
Zokoa (FR) Finished third in a Class 4 Handicap at La Teste De Buch over 2000m on 5 August. Should go very well here. Becho (FR) Came home fifth in a Class 4 Handicap at La Teste De Buch over 2000m on 5 August. Should provide a solid challenge. Angel Charly Finished eleventh in a Class 4 Handicap at La Teste De Buch over 2000m on 5 August. Fairly honest sort who should be competitive. Starecto (FR) Finished eighth in a Class 4 Handicap at Dax over 2200m on 31 July. Could sneak into a minor place on best.
RACE 15: PRIX NEVADOUR – SHEIKH ABDULAZIZ AL NUJAIFI ARAB STAKES (GROUP 3) (4YO) (FROM LA TESTE DE BUCH RACE 7) – 1900M | TIME: 02:00 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25000
Ts Waseema (FR) Excellent finish in third spot over 1800m at La Teste in a Group 1 on 11 July. Strong winning chance. Dabida (FR) Finished third over 2000m in Doha, Qatar on 23 April. Holding solid form and will be involved in the outcome. Marakez Al Shahania (FR) Finished last of seventh over 1800m at La Teste in a Group 1 on 11 July. Can run into the money on overall form. Manarah El Izz (FR) Runner-up over 2000m at Mont-De-Marsan in a Condition on 29 July. Can run into a minor position.
RACE 16: POULE D’ESSAI 12.5 – TROPHEE ANGLO SHOW-PRIX CENTURY 21 DUPRAT & ASSOCIES STAKES (3YO) (FROM LA TESTE DE BUCH RACE 8) – 2200M | TIME: 02:30 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 38000
Nausicaa Trois (FR) Finished sixth over 2000m at Tarbes in a Handicap on 3 July. Can return to winning ways in a similar event. Aspic (FR) Winner over 2000m at Tarbes in a Handicap when beating a reopposing sort on 3 July. Strong contender for top-honors. Chamawave (FR) Runner-up over 2000m behind a reopposing sort at Tarbes in a Handicap on 3 July. Has earning potential. Charmant Da Clodia (FR) Finished a clear third over 2000m at Dax in a Condition on 3 July. Can run into the money.
