France Express Form & Race Previews (Craon/Bordeaux Le Bouscat) – Monday, September 28

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RACE 1: PRIX GROUPAMA (PRIX DE CHAMPAGNE) MAIDEN STAKES (2YO) (FROM CRAON RACE 1) – 1300M | TIME: 16:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 14600

ALFIYA (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Maiden at Vichy over 1400m on 12 August. Can be the one to take home the glory. ROYAL RIZZI (FR) Excellent runner-up in a Maiden at Lyon-Parilly over 1400m on 2 September. Is capable of getting involved in the finish. EAST AND WEST (FR) Finished fourth in a Maiden at Saint-Cloud over 1600m on 31 August. Has improved and has earning capabilities. AIRLIE BEACH (FR) Finished fourth in a Maiden at Lyon-Parilly over 1400m on 2 September. Has the right form and will be competitive.

RACE 2: PRIX SPIE (PRIX CLAUDE DE LANGLE) STAKES (4YO+) (FROM CRAON RACE 2) – 3000M | TIME: 17:20 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 20100

PRINCESSE D’AMOUR (FR) Finished tenth in a Class 2 Handicap at ParisLongchamp over 2400m on 6 September. Is much better than last run and will be the main contender here. FLAMINGWAY (FR) Outclassed the opposition in a Class 3 Handicap at Nantes over 3600m on 16 June. First run after a break but should go well again. ALLURE (FR) Came home fourth in a Claiming Hurdle at Lyon Parilly over 3400m on 15 September. Back on the flat and can earn. THE GOOD MAN (FR) Finished eighth in a Class 2 Handicap at Deauville over 3200m on 25 August. Is better than last run and can compete for a minor place.

RACE 3: PRIX HARAS DE LA HAIE NEUVE (PRIX ONDE AMERE) STAKES (3YO) (FROM CRAON RACE 4) – 3000M | TIME: 18:23 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 10100

RITANO GUAPO (FR) Finished third in a Condition at Craon over 3000m on 5 September. Showed promise on first run and should be involved in the finish. FINEST CUP (FR) Came home fourth in a Class 3 at Craon over 3000m on 5 September. Is capable of improving on first run and doing well against this line up. ESPOIR NONANTAIS (FR) Not disgraced in fourth in a Condition at La-Roche-Posay over 2400m on 13 September. Should show more and go one better. NESTORDELABARRIERE (FR) Dam was unraced and this colt comes from a yard that can ready them up on debut. Can run into the money here.

RACE 4: PRIX PIGEON TP LOIRE ANJOU (PRIX YVES LALLEMAN) MAIDEN STAKES (3YO) (FROM CRAON RACE 6) – 2400M | TIME: 19:27 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15600

QERDIE DES ROSES (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Maiden at Saint Malo over 2400m on 28 August. Shown steady improvement and will be a big runner. NEW BEDE (FR) Excellent runner-up in a Maiden at Senonnes-Pouance over 3000m on 31 July. Should improve and can go one better. PACIFIC SKY (FR) Came home fourth in a Maiden at Compiegne over 2000m on 15 September. Another positive run can be expected. ZANZARE’S (FR) Finished fifth in a Maiden at Saint-Cloud over 2400m on 7 September. Is likely to improve on maiden and earn.

RACE 5: PRIX LESIEUR (PRIX DU CHENE) HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM CRAON RACE 8) – 2400M | TIME: 20:47 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300

GREY REIGN (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Handicap at Le Mans over 2000m on 11 September. Is quite capable of getting the job done . LILL Y’S LIGHT (FR) Positive run into third in a Limited Handicap at Saint- Cloud over 2400m on 11 September. Big threat. AUTOROUTE (IRE) Unplaced in a Class 3 Handicap at Deauville over 3200m on 25 August. Is better than last run and can bounce back to be competitive. SAINTE SARAH (FR) Unplaced in a Limited Handicap at Deauville over 2400m on 18 August. Last run can be ignored and is capable of producing better.

RACE 6: PRIX IJOCKEY MAIDEN STAKES (2YO) (FROM BORDEAUX LE BOUSCAT RACE 1) – 1400M | TIME: 21:22 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 21000

SCATY CHOP (FR) Fourth in a Maiden at Toulouse over 1600m on 16 September when last seen. Capable of a bold show. MARIONO (FR) Fair fourth at La Teste in a Maiden over 1600m on 13 September. Can improve and be on the premises. GOUYAR (IRE) Fourth in a Maiden at Saint-Cloud over 1400m on 11 September when last seen. Hard to discount. HEILIGENSTEIN (FR) Unplaced last time over 1200m at Saint-Cloud in a Maiden on 18 September. Better efforts prior and is one to pay close attention to.

RACE 7: PRIX DES GRANDS CRUS MAIDEN STAKES (2YO) (FROM BORDEAUX LE BOUSCAT RACE 2) – 1400M | TIME: 21:57 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 21000

HERMES DU HAUT (FR) Finished fourth in a Maiden at Craon over 1600m on 5 September on the sole start. Can havea say here. HISTORI CHOPE (FR) Came home sixth in a Listed at Craon over 1600m on 5 September when last seen. Can shed maiden tag. FEEL WELL (FR) Third in a Maiden at Vichy over 1600m on 3 September last time out. Plenty of experience and can make presence felt. LA PEPA (FR) Third in a Maiden at Salon-De-Provence over 1100m on 14 September and placed before that. Seems progressive and warrants respect.

RACE 8: PRIX DE POMEROL STAKES (3YO) (FROM BORDEAUX LE BOUSCAT RACE 3) – 1400M | TIME: 22:32 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 27400

PLUTARQUE (FR) Outclassed the opposition in a Class 2 at La Teste De Buch over 1400m on 5 September. Honest performer who can follow up. PAS DANSANT (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Class 2 at La Teste De Buch over 1400m behind PLUTARQUE (2) on 5 September. Hard to rule out. MIJAS (FR) Third in a Class 1 at Chantilly over 1600m on 4 September when last seen. Can make presence felt. BAKLAWA (FR) Unplaced in a Listed at La Teste De Buch over 1600m on 26 August. Down in class and enters calculations.

RACE 9: GRAND CRITERIUM DE BORDEAUX LISTED STAKES (2YO) (FROM BORDEAUX LE BOUSCAT RACE 4) – 1600M | TIME: 23:07 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 54900

PEINTRESSE (IRE) Fifth in a Group 2 at ParisLongchamp over 1600m on 6 September on latest start and two wins before that. Key chance. MADAHA QUEEN (FR) Won in a Class 2 at Toulouse over 1600m on 2 September on latest start. Is improving and cannot be taken lightly. TAXXI (FR) Two wins of late, the latter over 1600m at ParisLongchamp in a Handicap on 10 September. One to keep onside. CHANSON DOUCE (FR) Recent success at Lyon Parilly in a Handicap over 1600m on 2 September. On an upward curve and warrants respect.

RACE 10: PRIX D’ALBRET HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM BORDEAUX LE BOUSCAT RACE 5) – 2400M | TIME: 23:43 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200

CHAI D’OEUVRE (FR) Won in a Class 3 Handicap at Toulouse over 2400m on 2 September when last racing. Leading contender. NIKOLAJ (FR) Finished fourth in a Class 3 Handicap at Tarbes over 2200m on 11 May when last seen. One to keep onside. HEAVEN CITY (FR) Finished fifth in a Class 3 Handicap at Toulouse over 2400m on 2 September on latest start. Not to be taken lightly. VARENNE (FR) Won in a Class 4 Handicap at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2400m on 12 September. Knows how to win and warrants respect.

RACE 11: PRIX DE L’HIPPODROME DE MONT-DE-MARSAN MAIDEN STAKES (3YO) (FROM BORDEAUX LE BOUSCAT RACE 6) – 1600M | TIME: 00:17 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15600

VIOLET LEDUC (IRE) Excellent runner-up in a Maiden at Les Sables D’Ol onne over 1200m on 6 August and placed before that. Key chance of scoring. PALO SANTO (FR) Came home fifth in a Maiden at Lyon-Parilly over 1600m on 8 September on only run this year. Not to be taken lightly. CIAO NENE (FR) Several placed runs this year, fourth on the most recent over 1800m in a Handicap at La Teste on 5 August. Ought to be in the shake-up. SAINT URIEL (FR) Two unplaced runs of late, the latter over 2200m at Dax in a Maiden on 23 August. Better efforts prior and can improve to feature.

RACE 12: PRIX JACQUES DOGNY CLAIMING STAKES (3YO) (FROM BORDEAUX LE BOUSCAT RACE 7) – 1600M | TIME: 00:49 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 14400

ALHAMA RIVER (IRE) Finished ninth in a Class 2 at La Teste De Buch over 1400m on 5 September last time. Down in class and can return to winning form. MISS DE PANAME (FR) Unplaced in a Class 3 Handicap at ParisLongchamp over 1400m on 10 September. Better than the form figures and can be involved. VAL TRADA (FR) Finished fourth on latest start at Vichy in a Handicap over 1600m on 6 August. Hard to rule out. ZELZALA (FR) Ran seventh in a Class 3 at Vichy over 1800m on 14 August on her latest start. Class 4 winner in June and is one to keep safe.

RACE 13: PRIX DIMITRI LEGRAND HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM BORDEAUX LE BOUSCAT RACE 8) – 1600M | TIME: 01:21 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200

EVERSTAR (FR) Came home seventh in a Class 2 Handicap at Deauville over 1500m on 20 August, and shaped well before that with three placed runs. Player. NOLITO Second in a Class 3 Handicap at La Teste De Buch over 1600m on 5 September on latest start. Top-three chance. DULINI Good win last time at La Teste in a Class 3 over 1600m on 5 September. Merits close attention each-way. RAPIDO PRESTO (FR) Recent success at La Teste in a Class 4 over 1800m on 26 August. In the mix.