France Express Form & Race Previews (Le Lion D’angers/ Deauville) – Thursday, August 20

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RACE 1: PRIX COCKTAIL VISION MAIDEN STAKES (3YO) (FROM LE LION D’ANGERS RACE 1) – 1400M | TIME: 17:21 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15600

Imdala (IRE) Returned to form and was runner-up in a Conditions race at Compiegne over 1600m on 28 July. Should win this. Matia (IRE) Unreliable and finished 9th in a Conditions Maiden at Saint-Malo over 1800m on 22 July. Did better before that and should contest the finish. Madame X Has improved of late and was 3rd in a claimer at Vichy over 1400m on 20 July. Can be competitive this time around. Rena Zalanda (FR) Has only been modest in two starts and was 8th in a Conditions Maiden at Les Sables over 1200m on 6 August. Capable of improvement and could make the frame.

RACE 2: PRIX JOCKEYS STARS HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM LE LION D’ANGERS RACE 2) – 1400M | TIME: 17:53 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200

Modelling (IRE) Showed what she is capable of with a handicap win at Le Touquet over 1300m on 26 July. Carries a penalty but can follow up. Perfect Moon (FR) Has shown improvement of late and was fourth in a handicap at Clairefontaine over 1400m on 10 August. Can be a threat to these rivals. Nuence’k (FR) In good form and finished 3rd in a Conditions Maiden at Nantes over 1600m on 1 July. Can contest the finish once again. Fivestars (FR) Has only been modest of late and was 6th in a handicap at Clairefontaine over 1400m on 10 August. Might make the frame.

RACE 3: PRIX CLAUDE ROUGET – CHALLENGE FRANCE SIRE HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM LE LION D’ANGERS RACE 3) – 2400M | TIME: 18:25 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 13400

Rigel (FR) Returned to form with a runner-up performance in a handicap over this course and distance on 9 August. Can go one place better. Lempira (FR) Victorious last time out in a handicap at this course over 3000m on 2 August. Showed some improvement and could follow up under a penalty. Dschingis Arrow (FR) Returned to form when runner-up in a handicap over this course over 3000m on 2 August. Should be a threat to these rivals. Bakhchisaray (FR) Not reliable and finished 9th in a handicap at Chateaubriant over 2650m on 21 July. Capable of bouncing back to score.

RACE 4: PRIX DE LA VEZ HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM LE LION D’ANGERS RACE 4) – 2400M | TIME: 18:57 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300

Priory Rose (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up in a handicap at Vichy over this distance on 6 August. Yet to win a race but is capable of winning this. Malena (FR) In good form and was runner-up in a Conditions race over this course and distance on 9 August. Can go one place better. Adventura (FR) Did not show her best when 10th in a handicap at Dieppe over this distance on 13 July. Capable of much better and can make the frame. My Habitude (FR) Finished 3rd in a handicap at Clairefontaine over this distance on 10 August. Has claims if repeating that performance.

RACE 5: PRIX LABEL EQUURES STAKES (4YO+) (FROM LE LION D’ANGERS RACE 5) – 2400M | TIME: 19:29 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 20100

Almiro (FR) Not reliable but was runner-up in a Conditions race at Vichy over 2000m on 12 August. Can get involved with the finish again. Love Is Gold (FR) Has only been modest of late and was 6th in a handicap at Dieppe over this distance on 30 July. Has a chance in a race of this nature. Golden Weaver (FR) Clearly needed his only start of this year when 9th in a Conditions race at Saint-Cloud over 2100m on 1 May. Returns from a break but can upset on best form. Misterwinner (FR) Not reliable and was unplaced in a handicap at Angers over 2300m on 8 June. Capable of doing better and could be a threat to these rivals.

RACE 6: PRIX FRANCE GALOP MAIDEN STAKES (4YO+) (FROM LE LION D’ANGERS RACE 6) – 3000M | TIME: 20:04 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 11900

Sevenna’s Bay (GER) Has only been modest of late and was 6th in a handicap at Dieppe over 2400m on 30 July. Capable of scoring in a an open race like this. Emotivo (IRE) In good form and was 3rd in a Condi- tions race at Dieppe over 2400m on 9 July. Has some claims in this line-up. Joyeuse Blue (FR) Progressing and was runner-up in a Conditions hurdle at Dieppe over 3400m on 10 July. Can be competitive once again. Sweet David Consistent and was 3rd in a Conditions hurdle at Senonnes over 3600m on 31 July. Capable of getting into the mix of things.

RACE 7: PRIX DE SAUTRE CLAIMING STAKES (3YO) (FROM LE LION D’ANGERS RACE 7) – 2000M | TIME: 20:39 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 11500

Menacant (FR) Has struggled of late and was unplaced in a handicap at Clairefontaine over 1600m on 1 August. Capable of doing better and can win a race of this nature. Catalonia (FR) Finished 10th last time out in a Conditions Maiden at Chantilly over 1900m on 26 March. Returns from a break but would not be a surprise winner. Nerombala (IRE) Unreliable and finished 10th in a Conditions Maiden at Clairefontaine over 1800m on 10 August. Did better in her penultimate start and could be a lively danger. Muteki (FR) Has only been modest so far, the latest when 8th in a Conditions Maiden at Compiegne over 1600m on 13 June. Capable of improving and could earn some money.

RACE 8: PRIX DE LA RENTREE BY SUPER U PAYS LIONNAIS HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM LE LION D’ANGERS RACE 8) – 1400M | TIME: 21:14 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200

Chiricco (FR) Outclassed the opposition in a Class 3 Handicap at Senonnes-Pouance over 1350m on 31 July. Not reliable but can follow up under a penalty. Tulpar (GER) Very consistent and was 3rd at Düsseldorf over this distance on 2 August. Can bounce back with a victory. Ciccio Boy (FR) Came home 5th in a Class 3 Handi- cap at this course over 2000m on 9 August. Has some fair form and is not out of it. O Sole Mio (FR) Unplaced in a Class 3 at Vichy over 1400m on 3 August. Capable of doing better and could get involved with the finish.

RACE 9: PRIX DU CHATEAU DE BOSMELET STAKES – AWT (3YO) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 1) – 2500M | TIME: 21:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 18300

Otero (FR) Finished 4th in a Maiden at Vichy over 2,400m on 24 July. He looks progressive and can get off the mark. The Magpie (FR) Placed several times of late, 3rd on the latter over 2400m at Vichy in a handicap on 6 August. Player. Ranavalona Fair 5th at Saint-Malo on her latest start over 2500m in a handicap on 22 July. One to pay attention to. The Pistol Star (FR) Finished 2nd in a Class 3 at Le Touquet over 2100m on 26 July last time. Hard to rule out of the frame.

RACE 10: PRIX DES HETRES HANDICAP – AWT (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 2) – 1300M | TIME: 22:25 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 18200

Penny Grey’s (FR) Came home 6th in a Maiden at Les Sables D’Olonne over 1200m on 6 August. Has the ability to win a race of this nature. Tomoe Gozen (FR) Recent 4th at Clairefontaine in a handicap over 1400m on 10 August on her latest outing. Ought to be in the shake-up. Manuae (FR) Recent 5th at Clairefontaine over 1400m in a handicap on 10 August. She looks solid as an each-way contender. Rockabella Came home 7th in a Maiden at Les Sables D’Olonne over 1200m on 6 August on her third run. Handicap bow and can be competitive.

RACE 11: PRIX DE LA HETRAIE HANDICAP – AWT (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 3) – 1300M | TIME: 23:10 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 20200

Star Fixx (FR) Two solid efforts to be 2nd on her last couple of runs, the most recent over 1400m in a handicap at Clairefontaine on 10 August. Key chance. Monarco (FR) Good 2nd last time out over 1500m in a claimer at this track on 11 August. He can play a leading role. Roman Boy (FR) Placed 3rd on his last start over 1400m at Clairefontaine on 10 June in a handicap. One to pay attention to. Danica (FR) Recent win over 1400m in a handicap at Vichy on 30 July in a handicap. Tries this surface for the first time and enters calculations.

RACE 12: PRIX DE FECAMP HANDICAP – AWT (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 4) – 1500M | TIME: 23:45 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 21100

Moorea (FR) Excellent runner-up in a Class 3 Handicap at Compiegne over 1400m on 16 July and consistent before that. Player. Giuseppe Ballocco (FR) Came home 6th in a Class 3 Handicap at Deauville over 1900m on 11 August. He is better than recent form figures and warrants respect. El Kraken (FR) Finished 11th in a Class 3 Handicap at Longchamp over 1400m on 9 July when a tad below par, several good runs previously. Hard to rule out. Royal Shake In good form and finished 3rd in a Class 3 Handicap at Deauville over 1600m on 8 August. One for the shortlist.

RACE 13: PRIX DU CHATEAU DE FONTAINE HENRI CLAIMING STAKES – AWT (4YO+) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 5) – 1900M | TIME: 00:22 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25000

Gala (FR) Outclassed the opposition in a Claimer at Vichy over 2000m on 23 July when last seen. Decent 2nd at this track in a Class 3 in February and she can win again. Grecian Storm Recent 4th over 1800m at Aix Les Bains in a Class 2 race on 14 July. Placed in a Listed race in last October and he tries this class for the first time. Player. Hemevez (FR) Came home 6th in a Class 3 at Longchamp over 1400m on 15 June last time out. Holds solid claims. Central Park West (FR) Finished 12th in a Class 2 Handicap at Chantilly over 1900m on 19 May last time. Likes this surface and can feature.

RACE 14: PRIX DE DIEPPE HANDICAP – AWT (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 6) – 1500M | TIME: 00:57 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25900

Mellow Yellow (FR) Finished 6th in a Class 3 Handicap at Senonnes-Pouance over 1350m on 31 July. He has dropped to a favourable handicap rating and can bounce back to form. Precioso (FR) Recent 6th at Vichy over 1600m in a Class 3 handicap on July 25 and 4th at this track before that in June. Hard to rule out. Golden Brown (FR) A few unplaced efforts of late, 5th two runs back in a Class 3 handicap at Parislongchamp on 9 July over 1400m and a previous winner on the artificial surface. Enters calculations. Goldfield (FR) Unplaced in a Class 2 Handicap at Deauville over 1600m on 8 August and a win before that on 5 July at Saint-Cloud. In the mix.

RACE 15: PRIX DES ANCIENS JOCKEYS STAKES – AWT (4YO+) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 7) – 1900M | TIME: 01:32 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 14600

Havana Six (FR) Finished 12th in a Class 3 Handicap at Clairefontaine over 1800m on 3 August. Back on a surface she likes she can be a live player. Arturo (FR) Decent effort when third in a Class 4 at Longchamp over 2250m on 9 July when last seen. Hard to overlook. Druide (FR) Second in a Class 4 race at Deauville over 1500m on 6 August. Seems to like this track and he can be on the premises. Darnetal (FR) Unplaced in a Class 3 Handicap at Deauville over 1900m on 12 July last time out. Capable of making the top three.

RACE 16: PRIX DU HAVRE HANDICAP – AWT (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 8) – 1500M | TIME: 02:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 50900

Chaldero (FR) Outclassed the opposition in a Class 2 Handicap at Vichy over 1400m on 20 July when last seen. Can follow up. Everstar (FR) Fourth in a Class 2 Handicap at Deauville over 1900m on 11 August last time out. One to pay close attention to. Dubalaa (FR) Not disgraced when third in a Class 2 Handicap at Compiegne over 1600m on 28 July. Can be on the premises. Duty (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Class 2 Handi- cap at Compiegne over 1600m on 28 July. Hard to dismiss.