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RACE 1: PRIX DE TOULON-SUR-ALLIER CLAIMING STAKES (2YO) (FROM MOULINS RACE 1) – 1000M | TIME: 19:43 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 12000
Havanista Ran sixth in a Maiden at Du Lion D’Angers over 1200m on 2 August. Expectations have been higher than reality in her first two starts but dropping to a Claimer could change her fortunes. Lamego Finished ninth in a Handicap over 1200m at Deauville on 4 August. Has run well in Claimers and should fight out the finish. Petit Genie (FR) A 3.5-length second in a Claimer over 1000m at Vichy on 24 July. That was a decent enough performance to make him a contender in this event. Oasis De Bering (FR) Ran fourth in a Claimer over 1000m at Vichy on 24 July. Finished close behind.
RACE 2: PRIX BOURBON-BUSSET ET PIERRE DE ROUGE STAKES (4YO+) (FROM MOULINS RACE 2) – 2800M | TIME: 20:18 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 12000
Le Petit Poucet (FR) Finished second in a Condition over 2600m at Vichy on 15 August. He was beaten just 0.75 lengths in that race and looks the runner to beat. Mage D’oudairies (FR) Unraced 4YO gelding by Seahenge out of Network mare Quecy De Chadzeau trained by Daniela Mele. Dam has produced 4 multiple winners from 5 raced foals. Mogambo (FR) Unraced 4YO gelding by Cokoriko out of Laveron mare Down Under trained by Emmanuel Clayeux. Dam has yet to produce a winner but he is from a yard that does well in this type of race. Monsieur Sun (FR) Unraced 4YO gelding by Ivanhowe out of Al Namix mare Cassora trained by Daniela Mele. Although more focused on racing over jumps, his dam did have some decent performances on the Flat.
RACE 3: PRIX VIDEO ROCK STAKES (3YO) (FROM MOULINS RACE 3) – 2400M | TIME: 20:53 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16000
Nomane Divine (FR) A promising second in a Condition over 2200m at Senonnes on 31 July. She was only beaten 0.5 lengths on debut and can go one better this time. Numerobis (FR) Encouraging first-up run when finishing third in a Handicap over 2400m on 7 April. Should improve and strip fitter. Navire Amiral (FR) Unraced 3YO gelding by Cokoriko out of Network mare Detente trained by Emmanuel Clayeux. Dam placed in all her starts on the Flat so deserves attention. Nobel (FR) Unraced 3YO gelding by Cokoriko out of Agent Bleu mare Arveine trained by Mathieu Pitart. Comes from a strong training team and needs to be considered.
RACE 4: PRIX DE TREVOL MAIDEN STAKES (3YO) (FROM MOULINS RACE 4) – 2400M | TIME: 21:28 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15600
Sakinah (IRE) Unraced 3YO filly by Australia out of Marju mare Mujarah trained by Andre and Lavinia Fabre. A full sister to 4-time Group 1 winner Rochester and comes from a strong stable. Marantao (FR) Unraced 3YO colt by Saxon warrior out of Peintre Celebre mare Saturday Girl trained by Andrea Suborics. He is the brother of Room Key who contested the UK 2000 Guineas. Marakana (FR) Finished sixth in a Class 3 at Du Lion D’Angers over 2000m on 9 August. Her earlier form was good and she has the ability to be competitive in this. Like A Dove (FR) Finished ninth in a Maiden at Dieppe over 3000m on 6 June. Appears to be better than his form and needs to be considered.
RACE 5: PRIX ABBATIALE STAKES (2YO) (FROM SAINT-MALO RACE 1) – 1800M | TIME: 21:45 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 21000
Atossa (FR) Filly by Persian King, the dam won 1 race. Half-sister to dual Listed winner Angel Guidance. Stable runners warrant respect on debut and a market check is advised for clues. Queen Of Spades (FR) Filly by Victor Ludorum, the dam won 2 races. She is from a trainer that does well with newcomers and her half-sister D’Ores et Deja is a dual Listed winner. Cherry Chilli (SWI) Filly by Bated Breath, the dam was unraced. Half-sister to Chill Y Flama (Listed and Group 3 placed). From a trainer that does well with newcomers. Kirrika Queen (FR) Filly by Zarak, the dam won 2 races. Nice profile and from a respected trainer that knows the time of day.
RACE 6: PRIX DU DEPARTEMENT DE L’ALLIER MAIDEN STAKES (4YO+) (FROM MOULINS RACE 5) – 3400M | TIME: 22:03 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 11900
Maratona (FR) Runner-up in a Class 4 Condition over 3400m at Vittel on 15 August. She would have come on from the run and has a winning chance. Marie Va (FR) Finished third in a Conditional Maiden over 2600m at Plouescat on 22 August. She is in good form and merits healthy respect. Brise De Mai (FR) Finished second over 2900m at Molieres in Class 4 Condition on 26 July. Big chance if confirming recent improvement. Happy Time (FR) Showed promise and was third in a Conditional Maiden at Royan over 2900m on 16 August. He should have a say in the outcome.
RACE 7: PRIX ASSOCIATION DES COURSES DE NANTES HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM SAINT-MALO RACE 2) – 1800M | TIME: 22:20 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300
Perceval (FR) Three solid efforts of late, a third on the most recent over 1600m at Vichy in a Handicap on 6 August. Key chance. La Belle Helene (FR) Good second on her Handicap debut at this track over 1800m on 1 August when last seen. Hard to rule out. Redoutable (FR) Placed third on his latest start over 1800m in a Handicap at this course on 1 August. One to pay attention to. Grey Reign (FR) Three good efforts of late, a third on the latest over 2000m in a Handicap at Vichy on 15 August. Ought to be in the shake-up.
RACE 8: PRIX DE SAINT-ENNEMOND STAKES (4YO+) (FROM MOULINS RACE 6) – 1400M | TIME: 22:38 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 13400
Cote D’or (FR) Came home fifth in a Class 4 Handicap at Vichy over 1600m on 6 August. Has dropped in the ratings and is a big runner. Teranga (FR) Showed promise and was third in a Class 3 Handicap at Clairefontaine over 1400m on 21 August. Hard to ignore. Clemenza (FR) Fourth in a Class 4 Handicap at Vichy over 1600m on 14 August. Has fair recent form and cannot be discounted. Maminoa (FR) Fifth in a Conditional Maiden at Vichy over 1400m on 19 August. Is looking for first career victory.
RACE 9: PRIX GEORGES CREIS CLAIMING STAKES (4YO+) (FROM SAINT-MALO RACE 3) – 1800M | TIME: 22:55 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 12500
Saturday Night (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Class 4 at Le Touquet over 2000m on 16 August. Can go one place better. Fromontine (FR) Not disgraced when third in a Class 4 at Les Sables D’Olonne over 2000m on 6 August on the latest start. Hard to discount. Arabian Fever (FR) Came home fourth in a Maiden at Vichy over 1800m on 30 July and placed before that on his two runs. Each-way must. King Thistle Came home fifth in a Claiming Handicap at Vichy over 1400m on 3 August when last seen. One to consider and can be on the premises.
RACE 10: PRIX D’AVERMES HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM MOULINS RACE 7) – 1400M | TIME: 23:13 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15400
Pinya (FR) Outclassed the opposition in a Class 4 Handicap at Vichy over 1600m on 14 August. She can follow up with another victory. Bell Song (FR) Excellent runner-up in a Class 4 Handicap at Vichy over 1400m on 3 August. Her last victory came on this track. Topinambur (FR) In good form and finished third in a Class 3 Handicap at Clairefontaine over 1600m on 14 August. Chance with luck. Grey Belle (FR) Victorious in a Class 4 Handicap at Le Touquet over 1300m on 16 August. Is clearly in a good space and merits respect.
RACE 11: PRIX MAURITIUS TURF CLUB MAIDEN STAKES (3YO) (FROM SAINT-MALO RACE 4) – 2500M | TIME: 23:30 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15600
Sarenzo (IRE) Encouraging first-up run when finishing fourth in a Handicap over 2400m on 9 April. Should improve and strip fitter. Martinvast (FR) Finished seventh on his debut over 2400m at Clairefontaine on 6 July when showing promise. He will know more this time. Qerdie Des Roses (FR) In good form and finished third in a Maiden at Le Lion D’Angers over 2400m on 9 August. Hard to dismiss with progress likely. Campeona (FR) Came home fourth in a Maiden at Clairefontaine over 2800m on 14 August on her latest start. Not to be taken lightly.
RACE 12: PRIX DE LIGNIERES HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM MOULINS RACE 8) – 1400M | TIME: 23:48 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200
Zakosha (FR) Came home fourth in a Class 2 Handicap at Deauville over 1400m on 16 August. She is nicely drawn in barrier two and can make this her own. Riassou (FR) Unplaced in a Class 2 Handicap at Vichy over 1400m on 20 July. Big chance if finding form of penultimate outing. Goway (FR) Finished third in a Class 4 Handicap at Marseille Pont De Vivaux over 2000m on 20 June. Supplemented for this race and could score. Waziers (FR) Came home fourth in a Class 3 Handicap at Vichy over 1400m on 3 August. She can feature with luck in running.
RACE 13: PRIX DES VANS MTM HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM SAINT-MALO RACE 5) – 2500M | TIME: 00:05 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200
Miyalaa (FR) Fifth in a Class 3 at Deauville over 2400m on 6 August when last seen, and third before that. Key chance. Lofsongur Islande (FR) Excellent runner-up in a Class 4 at Les Sables D’Olonne over 2600m on 6 August and placed on her three previous starts. Player. Nepalais (FR) Fifth in a Class 3 Handicap at Deauville over 2400m on 18 August when last seen. Can make the top-three. Le Gast (FR) Finished eleventh in a Class 3 Handicap at Deauville over 2400m on 18 August on his last start. Capable of a better run this time.
