France Express Form & Race Previews (Lyon-Parilly/ Toulouse) – Wednesday, September 2

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RACE 1: PRIX GILLES DENIS STAKES (From Lyon-Parilly Race 1) – 2400M – TIME: 17:51 PRIZE MONEY: EUR 20100

Cheerio Outclassed the opposition in a Class 3 at Le Touquet over 2100m on 26 July. Unbeaten in two starts and will be even better over this longer trip. Aitutaki (IRE) Victorious in a Maiden at Vichy over 2400m on 14 August. Won that impressively by 1.25 lengths and should progress from that run. Spirit Of Zarak (FR) Outclassed the opposition in a Maiden at Saint-Cloud over 2400m on 24 April. Coming back from a break but should have matured from her last success. Sacrifice (IRE) Outclassed the opposition in a Maiden at Dieppe over 2400m on 30 July. Showed improvement when winning last time and should continue to progress.

RACE 2: PRIX GERARD LIARTE CLAIMING STAKES (From Lyon-Parilly Race 2) – 2400M – TIME: 18:23 PRIZE MONEY: EUR 11500

Allez Freres (FR) Finished 3rd in a Maiden at Vichy over 2400m on 14 August. Placed 3rd in both starts over this distance and will benefit from the drop in class. Never Lost (FR) Finished a 0.75-length 2nd in a Claimer over 2500m at Deauville on 11 August. Is in good form and is proven at this level so should go close. Hatedia Fal (FR) Came home 9th in a Maiden at Vichy over 2000m on 19 August. That came after a break but if she can repeat her previous run when 5th at Nancy, she should have a say in the finish. Portovecchio (FR) Unraced 3YO colt by Threat out of Royal Applause mare Muse Addiction trained by Yvonne Vollmer. Is quite well related and could be a threat at this level.

RACE 3: PRIX DES CAMELIAS MAIDEN STAKES (From Lyon-Parilly Race 3) – 1350M – TIME: 18:55 PRIZE MONEY: EUR 14600

Ametis Chope (FR) Ran 6th in a Maiden at Compiegne over 1400m on 10 July. She has been running against some decent opponents and should benefit from the drop in class. Soft Peach (FR) Showed promise and was 3rd in a Maiden at Le Touquet over 1300m on 16 August. Only beaten 1.5 lengths in her debut run and should come on from there. Si Noir (FR) Came home 7th in a Maiden at Vichy over 1400m on 12 August. That was not a bad debut performance and more can be expected. Divo Two Times (FR) A 0.75-length 2nd in a Claimer over 1400m at Vichy on 14 August. That was a good start to his racing career and could well contest the finish.

RACE 4: PRIX DES ORCHIDEES HANDICAP (From Lyon-Parilly Race 4) – 1600M – TIME: 19:27 PRIZE MONEY: EUR 17300

Chanson Douce (FR) Outclassed the opposition in a Maiden at Vichy over 1400m on 12 August. Her last two starts have shown vast improvement and further progress makes her the one to beat, especially with Micka?l Barzalona up. Corbusier (FR) Excellent runner-up in a Maiden at Vittel over 1600m on 11 August. That was his first run back from a break and he could come on further for that run. Shalom (FR) A 1.25-length winner of a Claimer over 1600m at Deauville on 18 August. She has improved racing over further and will be having her first run for trainer Micka?l Séror. Saoudienne (FR) Finished 4th in a Claimer over 1400m at Vichy on 14 August. She comes in with a light weight and trying further could be a threat.

RACE 5: PRIX DE VENISSIEUX CLAIMING STAKES (From Lyon-Parilly Race 5) – 1600M – TIME: 20:12 PRIZE MONEY: EUR 12500

Noble Amber (FR) Came home 7th in a Class 3 Handicap at Vichy over 1400m on 20 July. Down in class and should go very close. Sevenday (FR) Finished 6th in a Class 4 Handicap at Vichy over 2000m on 15 August. Winner two starts back and can feature here. Kenzal (FR) Came home 5th in a Class 4 Handicap at Vichy over 1600m on 6 August. Getting closer and could run into the money. Belvedere Palace Finished 7th in a Class 4 at Dieppe over 1400m on 24 August. Has dropped significantly in the ratings and can pop up.

RACE 6: PRIX OAKLAND HANDICAP (From Lyon-Parilly Race 6) – 2000M – TIME: 20:47 PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200

Lamiya (FR) Excellent run in 2nd over 1600m at Vichy in a handicap on 19 August. Bright winning chance. Shera (FR) Not beaten far in 5th over 2000m at Vichy in a handicap on 15 August. Should be bang there at the finish. Paul De Tarse (IRE) Not disgraced in 6th over 2400m at Clairefontaine in a divided handicap on 10 August. Can earn a cheque. Merveille (FR) Won with a bit in hand over 2100m at Vittel in a handicap on 11 August. Will be in the firing line.

RACE 7: PRIX DE TASSIN-LA-DEMI-LUNE HANDICAP (From Lyon-Parilly Race 7) – 2400M – TIME: 21:22 PRIZE MONEY: EUR 14400

Hashtag Joa (FR) Outclassed the opposition in a Class 4 Handicap at Vichy over 2400m on 30 July. Strong claims to win again. Vas Y Lez (FR) Finished 3rd in a Claiming Handicap at Vichy over 2000m on 12 August. Should be very competitive once again. Vino (FR) Excellent runner-up in a Class 4 Handicap at Vichy over 2400m on 14 August. Has place claims against this lot. Vikthor (FR) Finished 7th in a Class 3 Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2400m on 8 July. Can run into the money against this company.

RACE 8: PRIX D’ECULLY HANDICAP (From Lyon-Parilly Race 8) – 2400M – TIME: 21:57 PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300

Kingori (USA) Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Class 4 Handicap at Vichy over 2400m on 14 August. Should go very close. Nousdeux (FR) In good form and finished 3rd in a Class 3 Handicap at Deauville over 2500m on 18 August. Will mount a serious challenge. Voila Pourquoi (FR) Finished 7th in a Class 3 Handicap at Vichy over 2800m on 23 July. Has earning potential in this class. Cascadeo (FR) Runner-up in a Class 4 Handicap at Vittel over 2400m on 11 August. Should be involved in the finish.

RACE 9: PRIX DE LA SOCIETE DES COURSES DE POMPADOUR STAKES (From Toulouse Race 1) – 1600M – TIME: 22:32 PRIZE MONEY: EUR 24700

Basilico (FR) Outclassed the opposition on debut in a Maiden at Vichy over 1600m on 19 August. Quite capable of doubling up. Madaha Queen (FR) Successful in a Maiden at Mont De Marsan over 1400m on 26 July. Showed improvement that day and can follow up. La Carmen (FR) Has done little wrong so far and was runner- up in a Class 2 at Le Lion D’Angers over 1400m on 9 August. Should fight out the finish. Medronho Returned to form when runner-up in a Class 2 at La Teste De Buch over 1400m on 10 August. Can be a threat to these rivals.

RACE 10: PRIX DES TOULOUSAINES HANDICAP (From Toulouse Race 3) – 2400M – TIME: 23:42 PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200

Xilofono (FR) Unplaced in a Class 2 Handicap at Mont De Marsan over 2000m on 26 July. Likes this course and can bounce back to score. Coupe D’europe (FR) Outclassed the opposition in a Class 4 Handicap at Marseille Pont De Vivaux over 2600m on 10 February. Carries a penalty returning from a break but is not out of it. Dzielny Wojtek (POL) Unplaced in a Class 3 Handicap at Strasbourg over 3000m on 8 May. Returns from a break but is capable of scoring if fit enough. Commander’s Way (FR) Returned to form when 3rd in a Class 3 Handicap at La Teste De Buch over 2400m on 10 August. Should be a threat to these rivals.

RACE 11: PRIX SERGIO RAFFAELLO STAKES (From Toulouse Race 5) – 2000M – TIME: 00:45 PRIZE MONEY: EUR 20000

No Risk (FR) 3YO colt by No Risk Maury out of Jannah who is making his debut. His dam won once in four starts. Can score. Senna (FR) A 3YO filly by Af Albahar out of Sia who is making her debut. Her Dam won once in 6 starts. Can contest the finish. Lammah (FR) A 3YO colt by Mister Ginoux out of Aicha De Monlaur who is making his debut. His dam won twice in three starts, including a Group 3. Can be a threat. Zamhareer (FR) A 3YO colt by Seif Al Cham out of Tameemah who is making his debut. His dam won four times in Doha. Can score.

RACE 12: PRIX DES TUILERIES STAKES (From Toulouse Race 8) – 2100M – TIME: 02:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16000

Bigboss Pecos (FR) Has struggled of late and finished 9th in a Conditions race at La Teste over this distance on 3 June. Capable of doing better and could win a race of this nature. Crouzy (FR) Has run well in both starts so far, the latest when 3rd in a Conditions race at Tarbes over this distance on 3 July. Should contest the finish. Nouste Color (FR) Not disgraced when 4th in a Conditions race at Dax over this distance on 31 July. Capable of making the frame. Negan De La Brunie (FR) Has improved with each run and was successful last time out in a Conditions race at Royan-La Palmyre over 2300m on 16 August. Looks capable of doubling up.