France Express Form & Race Previews (Deauville) – Wednesday, October 21

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RACE 1: PRIX DU BESSIN CLAIMING STAKES (3YO) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 1) – 2500M | TIME: 22:32 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 18200

MOUNTAIN BLUES (FR) Fifth in a Maiden at Lyon-La Soie over 2,150m on 2 4 February. Has been out of action for 9 months but he is expected to be highly competitive in this field. SIR PATRICK (FR) Finished 8th in a Handicap at Craon over 2,400m on 28 September. Has run well against better opposition and should be a strongco ntender droppping to this level. PASHANG (GER) Finished 8th in a Conditions race over over 2,000m at Mulheim, Germany, on 10 October. Put up a respectable effort in the Italian Derby earlier this year and looks an interestingr unner on his debut in France. MUST BE CRACKERS (FR) Unplaced in a Handicap at Strasbourg over 2,100m o n 4 October. Has top form at this level, including three wins, and beat ZOLIA D’oROUX (10) in June at Dieppe.

RACE 2: PRIX DE LA FORET DE BORD HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 2) – 1500M | TIME: 23:07 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 21100

TIZIAN (FR) Came home 8th in a Class 3 Handicap at Chantillyo ver 1,600m on 14 September. Has excellent form on the sand at this course and that could give him the edge over his rivals. EN PLEIN AIR (FR) A moderate 11th in an event over 1,500m at Milan, Italy on 26 June. Won a Handicap over this course and distance in October last year with Cristian Demuro up. MASTER PAT (FR) Finished 11th in a Class 3 Handicap at Compiegneo ver 1,400m on 9 October. Finished a 0.75-length 2nd in his penultim ate start on this surface at Chantilly and must be a live threat in this. SPRING HEART (FR) Finished 5th in a Class 3 Handicap at Chantillyov er 1,600m on 23 September. Has good form on the surface and should contest the finish.

RACE 3: PRIX DE LA FORET DU ROUVRAY HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 3) – 1500M | TIME: 23:42 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200

REKHALE (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Class 3 Handicap at Compiegne over 1,400m on 9 October. Very consistent performer and has a great opportunity to pick up a second victory. DRACO (FR) Finished 3rd in a Class 4 Handicap at Toulouse over 1,400m on 9 October. Showed marked improvement last time and Pi erre-Charles Boudot has been engaged to ride. NURTURE (FR) Runner-up in a Class 4 Handicap at Deauville over 1,300m on 5 October. She was touched off last time and should be further rewarded by the additional distance. LES DIGGERS (FR) Finished 8th in a Class 3 Handicap at Chantilly over 1,600m on 1 4 September. Her rating continues to fall and she n ow looks ready to be competitive again. Could provide some value.

RACE 4: PRIX DE LA FORET DE ROUMARE HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 4) – 1500M | TIME: 00:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 14400

JIJI MY LOVE (FR) Third in a Class 4 Handicap at Deauville over 1,30 0m on 5 October. That was a very decent performance and makes her the one to beat. FECAMP (FR) Finished 10th in a Class 3 Handicap at Chantillyo ver 1,900m on 29 September. Not always reliable but has ability and with Cristian Demuro up deserves respect. ZIPPERE (FR) Finished 2nd in a Class 4 Handicap at Craon over 1, 600m on 5 September. That was good return from her short layoff and her freshness could give her an advantage. ROCAMBOLESQUE (FR) Finished 4th in a Class 4 Handicap at Deauvilleov er 1,300m on 5 October. Is running well off his current rating and should feature prominently again.

RACE 5: PRIX DE LA FORET DE BIZY HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 5) – 1500M | TIME: 00:45 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 13000

PARISIAN BELLE (FR) Not reliable and finished 9th in a Class 4 Handicap at Chantilly over 1,600m on 14 September. Likes this surface and can bounce backto score. ASTERALE (FR) Not disgraced when fifth in a Class 4 Handicap at Deauville over 1,300m on 5 October. Can challenge for top honours this time around. LAGOA SANTA (FR) Not reliable and finished 6th in a Class 4 Handicap at this course over 1,300m on 5 October. Capableo fdoing better and is not out of it. ORLOVKA (FR) In good form and was third in a Class 4 Handicap a t Compiegne over 1,400m on 9 October. Better on the turf but can’t be ruled out.

RACE 6: PRIX DE CAEN STAKES (2YO) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 6) – 1500M | TIME: 01:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 31100

LOOP (IRE) Outclassed the opposition on debut in a Conditions race at Chantilly over 1,600m on 29 September. Impressed on debut and could double up. DIVINO AMORE (FR) Successful on debut in a Conditions race at Saint-Cloud over 1,500m on 18 September. A promising debut and could follow up. DRIBBLE (IRE) Improving and outclassed the opposition in a Maiden at Craon over 1,650m on 27 September. Tougher task but must be respected. ASSEMBLAGE (USA) A two-year-old filly by Vino Rosso out of Questwh o is making her debut. Her dam never won after 5 starts. Could make the frame.

RACE 7: PRIX DU CHATEAU DE CREVECOEUR CLAIMING STAKES (2YO) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 7) – 1500M | TIME: 01:45 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25000

MAGIC INSPIRATION (FR) Consistent so far and finished 3rd in a Maiden at Compiegne over 1,800m on 15 September. Big chance dropping to this level. MEDRONHO Not reliable and finished 7th in a Class 2 Conditi ons race at Dax over 1,400m on 2 October. Capable of making the frame. OZARK JAMES (FR) Showed some improvement whena runner-up in a Claimer at Saint-Cloud over 1,400m o n 2 October. Can get involved with the finish once again. SHABAZI (FR) Finished 7th in a Claimer at Saint-Cloud over 1,40 0m on 2 October. Capable of doing better and is not out of it.

RACE 8: PRIX DE LA LONDE STAKES (4YO+) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 8) – 1500M | TIME: 02:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 21000

SPANISH BREEZE CEN (IRE) In good form and finished 3rd in a Class 3 at Lyon -Parilly over 1,600m on 26 September. Has claims in a competitive looking race . CENTRAL PARK WEST (FR) Came home 5th in a Class 2 Handicap at Chantilly over 1,900m on 29 September. Not disgr aced that day and should fight out the finish. ZAWAN (FR) Not reliable and finished 7th in a Class 2 Handicap at Longchamp over 1,400m on 10 September. Has won over this tra ck and trip and is not out of it. ABIAT (FR) Not reliable and was unplaced in a Class 1 Handicap at Longchamp over 1,600m on 3 October. Capable of making the frame.