France Express Form & Race Previews (Deauville/ Dax) – Sunday, August 23

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RACE 1: SUMBE PRIX DU CALVADOS (FILLIES’ GROUP 2) (3YO) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 1) – 1400M | TIME: 19:58 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 119000

Dee’s Funny Girl (IRE) Showed what she is capable of when a runner-up in a Group 3 at Ascot over 1,200m on 25 July. Could be the one to beat. Woot Woot (IRE) Consistent so far and finished 3rd in a Group 3 over this course and distance on 2 August. Should fight out the finish. Le Bon Temps Roule (IRE) Victorious in a Maiden at this course over 1,200m on 15 August. Clearly talented and has been supplemented. Respect. Yuquot (FR) Came home 5th in a Group 3 over this track and trip on 2 August. Not disgraced that day and could make the frame.

RACE 2: SUMBE PRIX KERGORLAY (GROUP 2) (G2) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 2) – 3000M | TIME: 20:33 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 164700

Double Major (IRE) Consistent and finished 3rd in a Group 2 at Longchamp over 2,800m on 14 July. Usually competitive and is quite capable of scoring. Santorini Star (IRE) Returned to form when runner-up in a Group 2 at Goodwood over 2,800m on 1 August. Can go one better this time. Defiantly (FR) Successful in a handicap at Goodwood over 4,100m on 31 July. Drops in distance but deserves respect for that victory. Aeronef (IRE) Still improving and finished 2nd in a Listed race over this track and trip on 8 August. Clearly not out of it.

RACE 3: SUMBE GRAND HANDICAP (3YO) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 3) – 2000M | TIME: 21:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 72000

Gerard Ter Borch (FR) Finished 6th in a Class 2 Handicap over this track and trip on 4 August. Successful before that and can bounce back to score. Johnny Hammer (FR) Showed some improvement when 3rd in a Class 2 Handicap over this course and distance on 4 August. Can be competitive again. Tiego The First (FR) Holding form and finished 4th in a Class 2 Handicap over this course and distance on 4 August. Has claims in an open looking race. Prince Des Villes (FR) Came home 8th in a Class 2 Handicap over this track and trip on 4 August. Seems capable of better and is not out of it.

RACE 4: SUMBE PRIX MORNY (GROUP 1) (G1) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 4) – 1200M | TIME: 21:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 350000

Great Barrier Reef (IRE) Unbeaten in three starts, the latest in a Group 2 at Ascot over 1,200m on 16 June. Looks the one they all have to beat. Kosuma (FR) Unbeaten in three starts, the latest in a Group 3 over this track and trip on 2 August. Should be right there at the finish. Senorita Bonita (IRE) A winner of two of three starts, including last time out in a Group 2 at Newmarket over 1,200m on 10 July. Can be a threat to these rivals. Man’s Best Friend (IRE) Successful twice in a row, the latest in a Group 2 at Goodwood over 1,200m on 30 July. Can complete a hat-trick.

RACE 5: PRIX GRAND DAX 1ERE DESTINATION THERMALE DE FRANCE MAIDEN STAKES (3YO) (FROM DAX RACE 1) – 2300M | TIME: 22:07 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200

Adicta (IRE) Threatening to win a race and finished third in a claimer at Clairefontaine over 2400m on 3 August. Can contest the finish again. Bleu Nuit (IRE) Usually competitive and finished third in a handicap at La Teste over 1800m on 5 August. Can win a race of this nature. Big Victor (FR) Finished 6th in a Conditions Qualifying handicap at Mont-De-Marsan over 2000m on 26 July. Capable of better and might be a threat to these rivals. Chu-lapa (IRE) Has only been moderate so far in Spain and finished 6th at San Sebastian over 2000m on 25 July. Capable of making the frame.

RACE 6: SUMBE PRIX JEAN ET LOUIS ROMANET (FILLIES’ GROUP 1) (G1) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 5) – 2000M | TIME: 22:25 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 400000

Diamond Necklace (IRE) Outclassed the opposition in a Group I at Goodwood over 2,000m on 30 July. Unbeaten in 6 starts and can score again. Pink Panthera (FR) Ultra-consistent and was runner-up in a Group 2 at Longchamp over 2,400m on 14 July. Very close second to DIAMOND NECKLACE (11) in the Prix de Diane mid-June. Should be right there at the finish once again. Aventure (IRE) Consistent mare and came home 4th in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud over 2,400m on 5 July. Highly talented and can get involved with the finish. Rebel Moon Finished 4th in the Irish Oaks at Curragh over 2400m on 18 July. Has more to offer and is not out of it.

RACE 7: PRIX MARIE-THERESE LABERTIT HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM DAX RACE 2) – 2300M | TIME: 22:42 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300

Varenne (FR) Has improved of late and was runner-up in a handicap over this course and distance on 31 July. Can go one place better. Kirby (FR) Finished 6th in a handicap at La Teste over 2000m on 5 August. Capable of doing better and is not out of it. Atamak (FR) In good form and was runner-up in a handicap race at this course over 2100m on 17 July. Probably better over shorter but can be competitive. Magnificent Seven (FR) Off form and finished 8th in a handicap at La Teste over 2000m on 5 August. Does well at this course and could be a threat.

RACE 8: SUMBE PRIX DE JUMIEGES HANDICAP (3YO) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 6) – 2000M | TIME: 23:00 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 33600

Flash Girl (FR) In good form and was fourth in a handicap at Chantilly over 2000m on 7 July. Can win a race of this nature. Happy Saxon (FR) Has improved of late and was fourth in a Class 2 Handicap at Clairefon- taine over 1,800m on 3 August. Can be more competitive this time. Sim Card (FR) Remains in very good shape and was runner-up in a Class 3 Handicap over this course and distance on 4 August. Can go one place better. Simancas (FR) Outclassed the opposition in a Class 3 Handicap at Chantilly over 1,800m on 7 July. Successful three times in last five starts and can score again.

RACE 9: PRIX ERMACK HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM DAX RACE 3) – 2300M | TIME: 23:17 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 14400

The Magic Man (FR) Finished 4th in a handicap over this track and trip on 31 July. Has shown improvement of late and can score. Theclimb (FR) Finished 4th at San Sebastian over 2000m on 9 August. Did better at this course before that and can make the frame. Great Promise (FR) Threatening to score and was runner-up in a Class 4 Conditions Qualifying handicap at Zonza over 2200m on 12 July. Can be a real threat to these. Moon Of The Night (FR) Finished 6th in a handicap over this track and trip on 31 July. Capable of contesting the finish.

RACE 10: SUMBE PRIX DE LA FORET DE BORD HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 7) – 1600M | TIME: 23:35 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 20200

Whaka (FR) Often competitive and finished 5th in a handicap at Clairefontaine-Deauville over 1400m on 10 August. Ha claims in this race. Romancier Nocturne (FR) Not reliable but was 4th in a handicap at Clairefontaine-Deauville over 1400m on 6 July. Can get involved with the finish once again. Fillette Du Houley (FR) Came home 6th in a Maiden at Granville over 1,700m on 13 July. Needed the last run and can contest the finish. Sociando (FR) Not disgraced when 5th in a handicap at Saint-Malo over 1800m on 1 August. Did better before that and should be very competitive.

RACE 11: PRIX MOTRICO HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM DAX RACE 4) – 2300M | TIME: 23:52 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200

Frejulfe (FR) Finished 8th in a handicap at Vichy over 2400m on 21 July. Capable of doing better and could win a race like this. Bankhovski (FR) In good form and was runner-up in a handicap at Mont-De-Marsan over 2450m on 23 July. Can go one place better. Silvarole Fal (FR) Not reliable and finished 9th in a handicap at Dieppe over 2200m on 30 July. Did win over this course and distance before that and is not out of it. Lovatree Paris (FR) Finished 13th in a handicap at Vichy over 2400m on 21 July. Clearly capable of doing better and could make the frame.

RACE 12: SUMBE PRIX DE LA FORET DE ROUVRAY HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 8) – 1600M | TIME: 00:10 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 18200

Queen Luna Game (FR) Not disgraced when 5th in a handicap at Vichy over 2000m on 22 July. Has claims in a very open looking race. I Liked It (FR) Not reliable and finished 9th in a handicap at Le Touquet over 1300m on 26 July. Successful before that and could be a threat. Fasoldofa (FR) Not disgraced when third in a Maiden at Rochefort Sur Loire over 1,800m on 2 August. Tries a handicap but is not out of it. Pressure Test (IRE) Finished 9th in a handicap at Dieppe over 1800m on 13 July. Unreliable but is capable of contesting the finish.

RACE 13: PRIX CHARLES & ERIC BOULART CLAIMING STAKES (2YO) (FROM DAX RACE 5) – 1400M | TIME: 00:28 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 12000

Gypsea (FR) Has improved of late and finished third in a claimer at La Teste over 1400m on 26 July. The one to beat. Fleur Celeste (FR) Finished 8th on debut in a Conditions Maiden race at Mont-De-Marsan over 1400m on 26 July. Capable of improvement and is not out of it. Merci Agathe (FR) Showed improvement when runner-up at this course over 1200m on 31 July. Can go one place better. King Fierce (FR) Finished 7th in a claimer at La Teste over 1400m on 15 July. He finished very close to Petit Genie, who then finished second at Vichy. Respect.