Japan Express Form (Funabashi) – Tuesday, November 3
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United Kingdom Express Form & Race Previews (Wolverhampton/Chelmsford City) – Monday,...
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RACE 1: MIDNITE A NEXT GENERATION BETTING APP HANDICAP (5) (FROM WOLVERHAMPTON RACE 1) – 1906M | TIME: 00:30 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 7100
THE ANTHONY GOVER Midfield, challenged 400m out, kept on well last 200m, finished 2nd, 1 length behind Sea The Light over 1900m at Wolverhampton in October. CRIMSON ROAD (IRE) Freely raced, ridden 400m out, held close, weakened near finish, finished 3rd, 1.5 lengths behind Albus Anne at Bath 2000m Handicap in October. SHOW BIZ KID (IRE) Raced keenly midfield, lost position, gained near finish, kept on well, finished 3rd, 1.5 lengths behind winner at Goodwood 1800m Handicap in August. TORTURED SOUL Mid-division, wide, weakened over last 200m, finished 7th, 11 lengths behind Hauteluce at Wolverhampton 1900m Handicap in October.
RACE 2: MIDNITE A NEXT GENERATION BETTING APP HANDICAP (5) (FROM CHELMSFORD CITY RACE 1) – 1006M | TIME: 00:45 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 7100
LONDON IS BLUE Early to post wearing hood, slow start, midfield, outpaced 600m out, ridden 400m out, no response, finished 5th, 11 lengths behind winner at 1000m in September. SHALAA ASKER Raced 3rd, pushed at 200m out, faded in final 200m, finished 4th, 2.75 lengths behind The Fixer at Wolverhampton 1000m Handicap in June. STARTLING Led early, challenged 400m out, ridden and headed 200m out, weakened, finished 8th, 14 lengths behind Call To Action at Pontefract 1000m Handicap in October. EL VETHAM (IRE) Mid-division, outpaced 400m out, well beaten 200m out, finished 9th, 7 lengths behind Caragio at Kempton 1200m Handicap in October.
RACE 3: ALL WEATHER CHAMPIONSHIP IS BACK HANDICAP (DIV 1) (4) (FROM WOLVERHAMPTON RACE 2) – 1441M | TIME: 01:00 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 9500
CHANTELLE Near rear, improved over 400m out, finished strong inside final 200m, finished 3rd, 1.75 lengths behind Lorna Bat Wolverhampton 1400m Handicap in October. DISTILLATION (FR) Led early, pushed 400m out, ridden final 200m, finished 2nd, neck behind Dark Mandate over 1400m Handicap at Wolverhampton in September. MONTEZIN Chased leaders, pushed 400m out, edged left, led late, won 1400m Handicap at Southwell, beating Enacting by neck in October. THE DRAGON KING (IRE) Slow start, always rear, finished 9th, 7 lengths behind Charlie’s Cannon at 1400m Handicap in October.
RACE 4: MAKE THE MOVE TO MIDNITE HANDICAP (GBBPLUS RACE) (4) (FROM CHELMSFORD CITY RACE 2) – 2676M | TIME: 01:15 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 9500
MOTHER DEAR Held midfield, attacked 400m out, drifted right at 200m, led last 100m, won by 0.5 lengths at Pontefract 2400m Handicap in September. GEMMARI Led steadily, strong pace 600m out, challenged 400m out, headed inside final 200m, finished 2nd by a neck at Kempton 3200m Handicap in October. CHARGING THUNDER Wore hood, stayed rear, moved up over 600m out, hung left over 400m, kept same pace, finished 2nd at Southwell 3300m Handicap in October. LADY RIDGEWOOD Wore hood, mid-division, eager, moved right and advanced over 200m out, led inside final 200m, won by 1 length at Southwell 2200m Handicap in September.
RACE 5: ALL WEATHER CHAMPIONSHIP IS BACK HANDICAP (DIV 2) (4) (FROM WOLVERHAMPTON RACE 3) – 1441M | TIME: 01:30 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 9500
PETER THE WOLF Prominent led over 400m out, kept on well, won 1200m Handicap at Kempton by 1.5 lengths in September. SERGEANT PEP (IRE) Led early, pushed 400m out, ridden 200m out, narrowly headed, battled on, finished 2nd, 1 length behind The Quiet Gent over 1200m Handicap in September. TONAL (FR) Midfield, lost ground 400m out, weakened last 200m, finished last, 21 lengths behind Footstepinthewoods at Bath 1600m Handicap in September. CHALK MOUNTAIN Midfield outside, ridden 400m out, steady final 200m, finished 8th, 6 lengths behind Siwa Oasis at Kempton 1400m Handicap in October.
RACE 1: MIDNITE A NEXT GENERATION BETTING APP HANDICAP (5) (FROM WOLVERHAMPTON RACE 1) – 1906M | TIME: 00:30 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 7100
THE ANTHONY GOVER Midfield, challenged 400m out, kept on well last 200m, finished 2nd, 1 length behind Sea The Light over 1900m at Wolverhampton in October. CRIMSON ROAD (IRE) Freely raced, ridden 400m out, held close, weakened near finish, finished 3rd, 1.5 lengths behind Albus Anne at Bath 2000m Handicap in October. SHOW BIZ KID (IRE) Raced keenly midfield, lost position, gained near finish, kept on well, finished 3rd, 1.5 lengths behind winner at Goodwood 1800m Handicap in August. TORTURED SOUL Mid-division, wide, weakened over last 200m, finished 7th, 11 lengths behind Hauteluce at Wolverhampton 1900m Handicap in October.
RACE 2: MIDNITE A NEXT GENERATION BETTING APP HANDICAP (5) (FROM CHELMSFORD CITY RACE 1) – 1006M | TIME: 00:45 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 7100
LONDON IS BLUE Early to post wearing hood, slow start, midfield, outpaced 600m out, ridden 400m out, no response, finished 5th, 11 lengths behind winner at 1000m in September. SHALAA ASKER Raced 3rd, pushed at 200m out, faded in final 200m, finished 4th, 2.75 lengths behind The Fixer at Wolverhampton 1000m Handicap in June. STARTLING Led early, challenged 400m out, ridden and headed 200m out, weakened, finished 8th, 14 lengths behind Call To Action at Pontefract 1000m Handicap in October. EL VETHAM (IRE) Mid-division, outpaced 400m out, well beaten 200m out, finished 9th, 7 lengths behind Caragio at Kempton 1200m Handicap in October.
RACE 3: ALL WEATHER CHAMPIONSHIP IS BACK HANDICAP (DIV 1) (4) (FROM WOLVERHAMPTON RACE 2) – 1441M | TIME: 01:00 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 9500
CHANTELLE Near rear, improved over 400m out, finished strong inside final 200m, finished 3rd, 1.75 lengths behind Lorna Bat Wolverhampton 1400m Handicap in October. DISTILLATION (FR) Led early, pushed 400m out, ridden final 200m, finished 2nd, neck behind Dark Mandate over 1400m Handicap at Wolverhampton in September. MONTEZIN Chased leaders, pushed 400m out, edged left, led late, won 1400m Handicap at Southwell, beating Enacting by neck in October. THE DRAGON KING (IRE) Slow start, always rear, finished 9th, 7 lengths behind Charlie’s Cannon at 1400m Handicap in October.
RACE 4: MAKE THE MOVE TO MIDNITE HANDICAP (GBBPLUS RACE) (4) (FROM CHELMSFORD CITY RACE 2) – 2676M | TIME: 01:15 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 9500
MOTHER DEAR Held midfield, attacked 400m out, drifted right at 200m, led last 100m, won by 0.5 lengths at Pontefract 2400m Handicap in September. GEMMARI Led steadily, strong pace 600m out, challenged 400m out, headed inside final 200m, finished 2nd by a neck at Kempton 3200m Handicap in October. CHARGING THUNDER Wore hood, stayed rear, moved up over 600m out, hung left over 400m, kept same pace, finished 2nd at Southwell 3300m Handicap in October. LADY RIDGEWOOD Wore hood, mid-division, eager, moved right and advanced over 200m out, led inside final 200m, won by 1 length at Southwell 2200m Handicap in September.
RACE 5: ALL WEATHER CHAMPIONSHIP IS BACK HANDICAP (DIV 2) (4) (FROM WOLVERHAMPTON RACE 3) – 1441M | TIME: 01:30 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 9500
PETER THE WOLF Prominent led over 400m out, kept on well, won 1200m Handicap at Kempton by 1.5 lengths in September. SERGEANT PEP (IRE) Led early, pushed 400m out, ridden 200m out, narrowly headed, battled on, finished 2nd, 1 length behind The Quiet Gent over 1200m Handicap in September. TONAL (FR) Midfield, lost ground 400m out, weakened last 200m, finished last, 21 lengths behind Footstepinthewoods at Bath 1600m Handicap in September. CHALK MOUNTAIN Midfield outside, ridden 400m out, steady final 200m, finished 8th, 6 lengths behind Siwa Oasis at Kempton 1400m Handicap in October.
France Express Form & Race Previews (Nantes/Fontainebleau) – Monday, November 2
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RACE 1: PRIX DES SABLONNETS MAIDEN STAKES (2YO) (FROM NANTES RACE 1) – 1600M | TIME: 18:13 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 24700
SULEO (FR) Won on debut at Toulouse over 1600m in a Condition for unraced on 16 October. Can improve and follow up. KIRRIKA QUEEN (FR) Finished tenth at ParisLongchamp over 1600m in a Class 2 on 3 October last time. Won on debut at Saint-Malo and can make presence felt. QUEEN LAGERTHA (FR) Fourth at Toulouse over 1600m in a Claimer on 26 October. Has plenty of experience and and can be on the premises. ANGEL BREIZH (FR) Came home fifth at Le Mans over 2000m in a Class 2 on 5 October, and a win before that at Craon in a Maiden. Consider.
RACE 2: PRIX ALEXANDRE ROUSSEL HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM NANTES RACE 2) – 1600M | TIME: 18:45 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300
FILLETTE DU HOULEY (FR) Has been fourth on last three starts, the latter at Compiegne over 1600m in a Handicap on 24 September. Can get off the mark. BLANQUETTE (FR) Finished twelve at Compiegne over 1600m in a Handicap on 24 September, and a third before that in a Class 3 over 1600m in August. Among the leading chances. REDOUTABLE (FR) Won at Dax over 1400m in a Class 3 on 17 October. Placed form over this track and trip before. Enters calculations. SOCIANDO (FR) Finished fifth at Le Mans over 1600m in a Handicap on 5 October on most recent outing. One to pay attention to each-way.
RACE 3: GRAND PRIX DE NANTES – 15EME ETAPE DU DEFI DU GALOP – G.CAMPRUBI LISTED STAKES (3YO+) (FROM NANTES RACE 3) – 2400M | TIME: 19:17 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 54900
BEVAN (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Marseille- Borely over 2000m in a Listed on 17 October. Looks ready to win. LOVE IS GOLD (FR) Showed promise and was third at Angers Eventard over 2000m in a Class 2 on 21 September. Consistent performer who can feature. MERANO (SWI) Showed promise and was third at Marseille- Borely over 2000m in a Listed on 17 October, and two wins before that. Ought to be in the shake-up. JOHNNY HAMMER (FR) Fifth at ParisLongchamp over 2000m in a Class 1 Handicap on 4 October when last seen. Can make presence felt.
RACE 4: PRIX DES ALISIERS CLAIMING STAKES (2YO) (FROM FONTAINEBLEAU RACE 1) – 1200M | TIME: 19:35 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 23000
MACK THE KNIFE (FR) Won at Fontainebleau over 1200m in a Handicap on 1 6 October. Has improved and can follow up. EPIF AGNA (FR) Third at Mont De Marsan over 1400m in a Handicap on 23 July. Returns from a break but is not out of this. TAKAVOR (FR) Second at Fontainebleau over 1200m in a Handicap on 16 October. Each-way chance. ETOILE D ARMOR (FR) Fourth at Saint-Cloud over 1400m in a Handicap on 2 October. Rough place prospects.
RACE 5: PRIX GO INTERIM HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM NANTES RACE 4) – 1600M | TIME: 19:52 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 14400
REDRUNNER (FR) Finished fourth at Compiegne over 1400m in a Class 4 Handicap on 9 October. Can get back in the winner’s circle. TOOCOOLFORSCHOOL (FR) Showed promise and was third at Craon over 1600m in a Class 4 Handicap on 5 September. Hard to overlook. POLO BABY (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Compiegne over 1400m in a Class 4 Handicap on 9 October. In form and can be on the premises. BAL TIMORE (FR) Finished tenth at Pau over 1600m in a Class 4 Handicap on 21 October. Has dropped in the handicap and warrants respect.
RACE 6: PRIX DU BOIS NOTRE-DAME CLAIMING STAKES (3YO+) (FROM FONTAINEBLEAU RACE 2) – 1100M | TIME: 20:10 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 18200
VICIOUS HARRY (FR) Finished fifth over 1100m in a Handicap on 29 September. Successful prior and can surprise if fit enough. GLANWORTH (IRE) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Marseille- Borely over 1200m in a Claimer on 12 October. Can return to winning ways. IT’S PISTACHIO (FR) Came home fourth at Marseille-Borely over 1200m in a Claimer on 12 October. Unreliable but should remain competitive. SHEARKAN (FR) Unplaced at Tarbes over 1500m in a Claimer on 29 August. Better efforts previously and can bounce back to have a say.
RACE 7: PRIX MADAME CLAUDE ROUGET HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM NANTES RACE 5) – 1600M | TIME: 20:27 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300
GREAT ART (FR) Finished third at Nantes over 1600m in a Class 4 Handicap on 14 October, and consistent efforts before that. Player on excelling track. NIPPE DE STAR (IRE) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Nantes over 1600m in a Class 4 Handicap on 14 October when last seen. Difficult to ignore. POMME SURETTE (FR) Victorious at Nantes over 1600m in a Class 4 Handicap on 14 October when last seen, beating a few of today’s rivals. In good shape and merits close attention. APOLLON (GER) Finished fifth at Nantes over 1600m in a Class 4 Handicap on 14 October, and has fared well before that. Ought to be in the shake-up.
RACE 8: PRIX DE LA SEINE ET MARNE HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM FONTAINEBLEAU RACE 3) – 1600M | TIME: 20:55 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 50900
PURPLE LION (IRE) Finished third over 1400m in a Handicap on 4 October. Consistent sort who cannot be dismissed. MR FLEURANT (IRE) Finished sixth at ParisLongchamp over 1600m in a Class 2 Handicap on 13 October. Top- three claims. JUSEARTH FAL (FR) Third at ParisLongchamp over 1600m in a Class 2 Handicap on 13 October. Place chance. GALORD (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at ParisLongchamp over 1600m in a Class 2 Handicap on 13 October. Can get one better.
RACE 9: PRIX DES PINS NOIRS HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM FONTAINEBLEAU RACE 4) – 3000M | TIME: 21:30 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 24000
NEW CHAPTER (FR) Came home fourth at Saint-Cloud over 3000m in a Handicap on 8 October. Can return to winning ways. WAYKIKI (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Saint-Cloud over 3000m in a Handicap on 8 October. Can challenge strongly. STORY WAY (FR) Came home sixth at Le Mans over 3200m in a Class 2 on 5 October. Can get into the mix of things. GALASSI (IRE) Successful at Compiegne over 2400m in a Handicap on 24 September. Capable of following up.
RACE 10: PRIX CERES STAKES (3YO+) (FROM FONTAINEBLEAU RACE 5) – 1400M | TIME: 22:05 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 34800
VICTORY CALL (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Chantilly over 1100m in a Listed on 29 September. Can go one place better. LA MANDALA (FR) Disappointing form of late and was unplaced at ParisLongchamp over 1400m in a Class 1 Handicap on 4 October. Capable of contesting the finish. ALMA MATER (FR) Unreliable and came home eighth at ParisLongchamp over 1400m in a Listed on 18 October. Capable of making the frame. MIUCCIA (IRE) Successful at Chantilly over 1600m in a Class 2 Condition on 23 September. Has improved of late and is a threat.
RACE 11: PRIX DES FRENES HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM FONTAINEBLEAU RACE 6) – 1400M | TIME: 22:40 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 20200
PAMELA BOUM (FR) Not disgraced when third at Deauville over 1500m in a Class 3 Handicap on 21 October. Often competitive and can have a winning turn. TRUE VALUE (FR) Successful at Compiegne over 1400m in a Class 3 Handicap on 9 October. Has improved of late and could follow up. IRBIS (FR) Not reliable and finished sixth at Vichy over 1600m in a Class 4 Handicap on 6 August. Capable of doing better and is not out of it. KILOECHO (FR) Unreliable and finished eighth at Deauville over 1500m in a Class 3 Handicap on 21 October. Capable of making the frame.
RACE 12: PRIX DU CENTRE D’ECOTOURISME DE FRANCHARD HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM FONTAINEBLEAU RACE 7) – 1400M | TIME: 23:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 22100
MORGAN BAY (IRE) Returned to form and was fourth at La Teste De Buchover 1400m in a Class 3 on 24 September. Capable of winning a race of this nature . ARKEN (FR) Outclassed the opposition at ParisLongchamp over 1600m in a Class 3 Handicap on 13 October. Carries a penalty but may well follow up. WHITE PLATIN (FR) Holding form and finished fourth at Chantilly over 1200m in a Class 3 Handicap on 15 October. Capable of contesting the finish. NOBLE MEMORY (IRE) In good shape and finished fourth at ParisLongchamp over 1600m in a Class 3 Handicap on 13 October. Has yet to win a race but could make the frame.
RACE 13: PRIX DE LA CROIX DU GRAND VENEUR HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM FONTAINEBLEAU RACE 8) – 1600M | TIME: 23:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25900
SQUARE D’ANVERS (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at ParisLongchamp over 1600m in a Class 3 Handicap on 13 October. Big chance if repeating that. PRIMA LUCE (FR) In good form and was third at ParisLongchamp over 1600m in a Class 3 Handicap on 13 October. Can contest the finish. AMORCITA (FR) Unreliable but was not disgraced when third at Deauville over 1600m in a Class 3 Handicap on 1 September. Can be competitive once more. MARKSWOMAN (FR) Very consistent of late and finished second at ParisLongchamp over 1400m in a Class 4 on 18 October. Can be a threat yet again.
RACE 1: PRIX DES SABLONNETS MAIDEN STAKES (2YO) (FROM NANTES RACE 1) – 1600M | TIME: 18:13 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 24700
SULEO (FR) Won on debut at Toulouse over 1600m in a Condition for unraced on 16 October. Can improve and follow up. KIRRIKA QUEEN (FR) Finished tenth at ParisLongchamp over 1600m in a Class 2 on 3 October last time. Won on debut at Saint-Malo and can make presence felt. QUEEN LAGERTHA (FR) Fourth at Toulouse over 1600m in a Claimer on 26 October. Has plenty of experience and and can be on the premises. ANGEL BREIZH (FR) Came home fifth at Le Mans over 2000m in a Class 2 on 5 October, and a win before that at Craon in a Maiden. Consider.
RACE 2: PRIX ALEXANDRE ROUSSEL HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM NANTES RACE 2) – 1600M | TIME: 18:45 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300
FILLETTE DU HOULEY (FR) Has been fourth on last three starts, the latter at Compiegne over 1600m in a Handicap on 24 September. Can get off the mark. BLANQUETTE (FR) Finished twelve at Compiegne over 1600m in a Handicap on 24 September, and a third before that in a Class 3 over 1600m in August. Among the leading chances. REDOUTABLE (FR) Won at Dax over 1400m in a Class 3 on 17 October. Placed form over this track and trip before. Enters calculations. SOCIANDO (FR) Finished fifth at Le Mans over 1600m in a Handicap on 5 October on most recent outing. One to pay attention to each-way.
RACE 3: GRAND PRIX DE NANTES – 15EME ETAPE DU DEFI DU GALOP – G.CAMPRUBI LISTED STAKES (3YO+) (FROM NANTES RACE 3) – 2400M | TIME: 19:17 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 54900
BEVAN (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Marseille- Borely over 2000m in a Listed on 17 October. Looks ready to win. LOVE IS GOLD (FR) Showed promise and was third at Angers Eventard over 2000m in a Class 2 on 21 September. Consistent performer who can feature. MERANO (SWI) Showed promise and was third at Marseille- Borely over 2000m in a Listed on 17 October, and two wins before that. Ought to be in the shake-up. JOHNNY HAMMER (FR) Fifth at ParisLongchamp over 2000m in a Class 1 Handicap on 4 October when last seen. Can make presence felt.
RACE 4: PRIX DES ALISIERS CLAIMING STAKES (2YO) (FROM FONTAINEBLEAU RACE 1) – 1200M | TIME: 19:35 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 23000
MACK THE KNIFE (FR) Won at Fontainebleau over 1200m in a Handicap on 1 6 October. Has improved and can follow up. EPIF AGNA (FR) Third at Mont De Marsan over 1400m in a Handicap on 23 July. Returns from a break but is not out of this. TAKAVOR (FR) Second at Fontainebleau over 1200m in a Handicap on 16 October. Each-way chance. ETOILE D ARMOR (FR) Fourth at Saint-Cloud over 1400m in a Handicap on 2 October. Rough place prospects.
RACE 5: PRIX GO INTERIM HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM NANTES RACE 4) – 1600M | TIME: 19:52 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 14400
REDRUNNER (FR) Finished fourth at Compiegne over 1400m in a Class 4 Handicap on 9 October. Can get back in the winner’s circle. TOOCOOLFORSCHOOL (FR) Showed promise and was third at Craon over 1600m in a Class 4 Handicap on 5 September. Hard to overlook. POLO BABY (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Compiegne over 1400m in a Class 4 Handicap on 9 October. In form and can be on the premises. BAL TIMORE (FR) Finished tenth at Pau over 1600m in a Class 4 Handicap on 21 October. Has dropped in the handicap and warrants respect.
RACE 6: PRIX DU BOIS NOTRE-DAME CLAIMING STAKES (3YO+) (FROM FONTAINEBLEAU RACE 2) – 1100M | TIME: 20:10 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 18200
VICIOUS HARRY (FR) Finished fifth over 1100m in a Handicap on 29 September. Successful prior and can surprise if fit enough. GLANWORTH (IRE) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Marseille- Borely over 1200m in a Claimer on 12 October. Can return to winning ways. IT’S PISTACHIO (FR) Came home fourth at Marseille-Borely over 1200m in a Claimer on 12 October. Unreliable but should remain competitive. SHEARKAN (FR) Unplaced at Tarbes over 1500m in a Claimer on 29 August. Better efforts previously and can bounce back to have a say.
RACE 7: PRIX MADAME CLAUDE ROUGET HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM NANTES RACE 5) – 1600M | TIME: 20:27 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300
GREAT ART (FR) Finished third at Nantes over 1600m in a Class 4 Handicap on 14 October, and consistent efforts before that. Player on excelling track. NIPPE DE STAR (IRE) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Nantes over 1600m in a Class 4 Handicap on 14 October when last seen. Difficult to ignore. POMME SURETTE (FR) Victorious at Nantes over 1600m in a Class 4 Handicap on 14 October when last seen, beating a few of today’s rivals. In good shape and merits close attention. APOLLON (GER) Finished fifth at Nantes over 1600m in a Class 4 Handicap on 14 October, and has fared well before that. Ought to be in the shake-up.
RACE 8: PRIX DE LA SEINE ET MARNE HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM FONTAINEBLEAU RACE 3) – 1600M | TIME: 20:55 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 50900
PURPLE LION (IRE) Finished third over 1400m in a Handicap on 4 October. Consistent sort who cannot be dismissed. MR FLEURANT (IRE) Finished sixth at ParisLongchamp over 1600m in a Class 2 Handicap on 13 October. Top- three claims. JUSEARTH FAL (FR) Third at ParisLongchamp over 1600m in a Class 2 Handicap on 13 October. Place chance. GALORD (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at ParisLongchamp over 1600m in a Class 2 Handicap on 13 October. Can get one better.
RACE 9: PRIX DES PINS NOIRS HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM FONTAINEBLEAU RACE 4) – 3000M | TIME: 21:30 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 24000
NEW CHAPTER (FR) Came home fourth at Saint-Cloud over 3000m in a Handicap on 8 October. Can return to winning ways. WAYKIKI (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Saint-Cloud over 3000m in a Handicap on 8 October. Can challenge strongly. STORY WAY (FR) Came home sixth at Le Mans over 3200m in a Class 2 on 5 October. Can get into the mix of things. GALASSI (IRE) Successful at Compiegne over 2400m in a Handicap on 24 September. Capable of following up.
RACE 10: PRIX CERES STAKES (3YO+) (FROM FONTAINEBLEAU RACE 5) – 1400M | TIME: 22:05 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 34800
VICTORY CALL (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Chantilly over 1100m in a Listed on 29 September. Can go one place better. LA MANDALA (FR) Disappointing form of late and was unplaced at ParisLongchamp over 1400m in a Class 1 Handicap on 4 October. Capable of contesting the finish. ALMA MATER (FR) Unreliable and came home eighth at ParisLongchamp over 1400m in a Listed on 18 October. Capable of making the frame. MIUCCIA (IRE) Successful at Chantilly over 1600m in a Class 2 Condition on 23 September. Has improved of late and is a threat.
RACE 11: PRIX DES FRENES HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM FONTAINEBLEAU RACE 6) – 1400M | TIME: 22:40 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 20200
PAMELA BOUM (FR) Not disgraced when third at Deauville over 1500m in a Class 3 Handicap on 21 October. Often competitive and can have a winning turn. TRUE VALUE (FR) Successful at Compiegne over 1400m in a Class 3 Handicap on 9 October. Has improved of late and could follow up. IRBIS (FR) Not reliable and finished sixth at Vichy over 1600m in a Class 4 Handicap on 6 August. Capable of doing better and is not out of it. KILOECHO (FR) Unreliable and finished eighth at Deauville over 1500m in a Class 3 Handicap on 21 October. Capable of making the frame.
RACE 12: PRIX DU CENTRE D’ECOTOURISME DE FRANCHARD HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM FONTAINEBLEAU RACE 7) – 1400M | TIME: 23:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 22100
MORGAN BAY (IRE) Returned to form and was fourth at La Teste De Buchover 1400m in a Class 3 on 24 September. Capable of winning a race of this nature . ARKEN (FR) Outclassed the opposition at ParisLongchamp over 1600m in a Class 3 Handicap on 13 October. Carries a penalty but may well follow up. WHITE PLATIN (FR) Holding form and finished fourth at Chantilly over 1200m in a Class 3 Handicap on 15 October. Capable of contesting the finish. NOBLE MEMORY (IRE) In good shape and finished fourth at ParisLongchamp over 1600m in a Class 3 Handicap on 13 October. Has yet to win a race but could make the frame.
RACE 13: PRIX DE LA CROIX DU GRAND VENEUR HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM FONTAINEBLEAU RACE 8) – 1600M | TIME: 23:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25900
SQUARE D’ANVERS (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at ParisLongchamp over 1600m in a Class 3 Handicap on 13 October. Big chance if repeating that. PRIMA LUCE (FR) In good form and was third at ParisLongchamp over 1600m in a Class 3 Handicap on 13 October. Can contest the finish. AMORCITA (FR) Unreliable but was not disgraced when third at Deauville over 1600m in a Class 3 Handicap on 1 September. Can be competitive once more. MARKSWOMAN (FR) Very consistent of late and finished second at ParisLongchamp over 1400m in a Class 4 on 18 October. Can be a threat yet again.
Japan Express Form (Funabashi) – Monday, November 2
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France Express Form & Race Previews (Nancy/Toulouse) – Sunday, November 1
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SHALOM (FR) Came home 5th at Lyon-Parilly over 1,600m on 2 Sep tember in a Handicap and a win before that at Deauville in August. Player. INDIAN BELLE (FR) Showed promise and was third at Le Mans over 1,950 m on 5 October in a Maiden on her second start. One to pay close attention to. DWIGHT (FR) Colt by Marianafoot, the dam was unraced in France. Stable runners are well prepared and he is worthy of a market check for clues. RIVERHEIGHT (FR) Finished 7th at Saint-Cloud over 1,600m on 14 October in a Handicap when last seen. He can be on the premises.
DJIN’S (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Clairefont aine over 3,700m on 15 July in a Class 3 Conditions Chase. Key player. MARANTAO (FR) Came home 4th at Saint-Cloud over 2,400m on 14 Oct ober in a Claimer. Capable of a bold show. MINUTY (GER) Finished 2nd on her last outing at Baden-Baden (DE U) in a conditions race over 2400m on October 18. Solid each-way claims. MHAIRI (IRE) Filly by Poet’s Word, the dam ran a few times on t he flat. From a good stable that can readya newcomer to strikeon debut.
QUARTZDARGENT (FR) Recent win at Nancy over 2,500m on 11 October in a Class 4 Handicap. He can make his presence felt. SHACKLETON (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Longchamp over 2,400m on 13 October in a Class 3 Handicap. Holds leading claims . STELLA MARINA (FR) Fair 5th at Lyon Parilly on her latest start in a Class 4 handicap over 3150m on September 26. Ran we ll over this track in April when second and she can not be overlooked. AFTERGLOW (FR) Finished 4th at Nancy over 2,500m on 11 October in a Class 4 Handicap. Hard to rule out.
ZERO STRESS (IRE) Finished 9th at Longchamp over 1,600m on 13 Septem ber in a Handicap and a fair 2nd previously in August at Deauville. She can be competitive. HELLO VEGA (IRE) Below par when 11th at Fontainebleau over 1,200m on 16 October in a Claimer last time, a win before that over 1400m in a claimer at thistr ack in September. Ought to be in the shake-up. LOVE ADDICT (FR) Victorious at Clairefontaine over 1,400m on 20 Oct ober in a Claimer and can be involved at this finish. MEXICANA (FR) Came home 6th at Compiegne over 1,600m on 24 Septe mber in a Handicap and a previous win at ParisLongchamp over 1600m in September in a handicap. In the mix.
ZARAKIVA (FR) Unplaced at Longchamp over 2,000m on 2 July in a C lass 3 Handicap. Course winner in April and can make her presence felt. ELKABIER (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Divonneov er 2,000m on 18 October in a Class 4 and placed 2nd before that. Kn ocking at the door and deserves to get his head in front again. ROUVRAY Second at Compiegne over 1,600m on 9 June in a Cla ss 3 Handicap when last seen. In form and can feature. ANGEL DUST (FR) Third at Vichy over 2,000m on 21 September in a Cl ass 4 Handicap when last appearing. One to keep onside.
SARASTRO (FR) Unplaced at Longchamp over 2,000m on 13 September in a Class 1 Handicap. Can bounce back dropping in class. RUE DE L’ODEON (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Saint-Cloud over 2,00 0m on 14 October in a Class 3 Handicap. Confidence boosting win last time and can be involved. GLORY WOOD (FR) Second at Divonne over 1,700m on 18 October in a Class 4 and a 2nd before that on October 4 at Strasbourg. Player. GRAND TERROIR (FR) Finished 4th at Longchamp over 2,400m on 13 October in a Class 3 Handicap last time. Ought to be in th eshake-up.
VALDERRAMA (FR) Knocking very hard at the door and was runner-up a t Marseille Pont De Vivaux over 2,000m on 7 October in a Class 3. Can go one place better. WITE TOAST (IRE) In good form and finished 3rd at this course over 2,200m on 23 September in a Handicap. Can fight out the finish once again. ANAGRAMME (FR) Unreliable and was unplaced at Marseille-Borely over 1,700m on 12 Octo ber in a Maiden. Capable of doing better and is not out of it. OVER GROUND (FR) Still improving and was runner-up at this trackov er 1,600m on 30 September in a Handicap. Can challe nge for top honours once again.
GENEVA (FR) Has won at this level and came home 6th at Longchamp over 2,000m on 4 October. Capable of bouncing back to score. MONEER (FR) Very consistent and was fourth in a Group 1 at Dea uville over 2,000m on 4 August. Should fight out the finish once again. MAQBOOL (FR) Not reliable and was 8th in a Group 1 at ParisLong champ over 2000mk on 4 October. Capable of doing bettera nd could be a threat. WALA’A (FR) In good shape and finished fourth in a a Group 2 at this course over 2000m on 21 May. Re turns froma break but is not out of it.
DRACO (FR) In good shape and came home 4th at Deauville over 1,500m on 21 October in a Class 3 Handicap. Capable of winninga race of this nature. EL PROFESSOR CHOP (FR) In very good shape and finished 2nd at Marseille Pont De Vivaux over 1,500m on 7 October i n a Class 4. Can go one place better. GRIS DE PERLES (FR) Came home 6th over this track and trip on 9 October in a Class 4 Handicap. Capable of doing better and might make the frame. OCEAN (FR) Disappointing last run when 14th over this course and distance on 9 October in a Class 4 Handicap. In good form before that and is not out of it.
NEILA AL MAURY (FR) Returned to form and was fourth in a Group 1 at Sa int-Cloud over 2,000m on 2 October. Can bet these rivals if reproducing thatp erformance. MNEEF A (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 1,600m on 12 September. Showed improve ment and could be a threat. ALMAHA (FR) Not disgraced when 5th in a Group 1 at Saint-Cloud over 2,000m on 2 Oc tober. Can challenge for top honours this time. ZANOBIA (FR) Successful in her second start in a Conditions race at this course over 2,100m on 9 October. Drops in distance but is not out of it.
SECULIER (FR) Not reliable and finished 7th at Bordeaux-Le Bousc at over 2,400m on 20 October in a Class 4 Handicap. Successful before that and can sc ore again. READY TO GO (FR) Finished 8th at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2,400m on 20 October in a Class 4 Handicap. Ca pable of better and can win dropping to this divisi on. ARGYRON (IRE) In good shape and was second in a Claimer at Jarnac over 2,500m on 11 October in a Class 4. Can go one place better. ALGECIRAS (FR) Not reliable and finished 6th at Strasbourg over 2 ,350m on 20 September in a Class 4 Handicap. Capable of making the frame.
SPAREO (FR) Not disgraced when fourth in a Group 1 at Saint-Cl oud over 2000m on 2 October. Should makea bold bid at beating these rivals. SAAD AL CHAM (FR) Successful on debut in a Conditions race at thisc ourse over 2,100m on 16 September. Can get involved with the finish once again. WATHAB (FR) Threatening to score when 2nd in a Conditions race at this course over 2,100m on 16 Se ptember. Can go one place better. NADAU DE FAUST (FR) Victorious on debut in a Conditions race over this course and distance on 2 September. Can follow up.
HALANDJILA (FR) Not reliable and finished 6th at Tarbes over 2,300 m on 18 October. Successful over this track and trip before that and can bounce back to score. HYDE POMP ADOUR (FR) Not disgraced when third in a Conditions race over this course and distance on 16 September. Should contest the finish. IDEAL DE CAJUS (FR) Remains in good shape and came home 4th at Dax over 2,300m on 2 Oct ober. Can get involved with the finish once again. HORIZON DE TANUES (FR) Did not show his best when unplaced in a Conditions race at Dax over 2,300m on 2 October. Capable of much better and could make the frame.
RACE 1: PRIX MONASTIR MAIDEN STAKES (2YO) (FROM NANCY RACE 2) – 2000M | TIME: 18:59 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 14600
RACE 2: PRIX SATURNE (ASSO AVENIR) MAIDEN STAKES (3YO+) (FROM NANCY RACE 4) – 3000M | TIME: 20:03 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 11900
RACE 3: PRIX DE LUNEVILLE HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM NANCY RACE 5) – 3000M | TIME: 20:40 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300
RACE 4: PRIX LEONCE DE SCITIVAUX DE GREISCHE HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM NANCY RACE 6) – 1400M | TIME: 21:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300
RACE 5: PRIX DU SQUARE DE LIEGE HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM NANCY RACE 7) – 2000M | TIME: 21:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15400
RACE 6: PRIX RACE AND CARE HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM NANCY RACE 8) – 2000M | TIME: 22:33 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200
RACE 7: PRIX HOURS AFTER STAKES (3YO) (FROM TOULOUSE RACE 1) – 2000M | TIME: 23:10 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 13700
RACE 8: FRENCH ARABIAN BREEDERS’ CHALLENGE CLASSIC – WATHBA STALLIONS (ARAB GROUP 1) (4YO+) (FROM TOULOUSE RACE 2) – 2200M | TIME: 23:45 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 50000
RACE 9: PRIX COLONEL NOE HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM TOULOUSE RACE 3) – 1400M | TIME: 00:20 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300
RACE 10: PRIX HAYYAN (ARAB GROUP 2) (3YO) (FROM TOULOUSE RACE 4) – 1600M | TIME: 01:07 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 30000
RACE 11: PRIX PIERRE DE CASTELBAJAC CLAIMING HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM TOULOUSE RACE 5) – 2400M | TIME: 01:43 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 11500
RACE 12: PRIX MUSHRAE (ARAB GROUP 3) (3YO) (FROM TOULOUSE RACE 6) – 1600M | TIME: 02:16 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25000
RACE 13: PRIX DE LA GIRONDE STAKES (4YO+) (FROM TOULOUSE RACE 7) – 2400M | TIME: 02:48 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 18000
France Express Form & Race Previews (Angers/Deauville) – Saturday, October 31
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RACE 1: PRIX TELLO MAIDEN STAKES (2YO) (FROM ANGERS RACE 4) – 2000M | TIME: 18:46 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 21000
VICTORSTRUNG (FR) Has some fair form and finished fifth in a Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 1600m on 14 October. Should contest the finish. PRINCE DES DUCS (FR) A two-year-old gelding by Le Brivido out of Drawins Rhea who is making debut. Dam never raced in France. Could be a lively danger. FOOTING (FR) A two-year-old colt by Marianafoot out of Annaway who is making debut. Dam was unraced in France. Could be a threat. NO PREVISTO (FR) A two-year-old gelding by Wooded out of Kazeema who is making debut. Dam was unraced in France. Might make the frame.
RACE 2: PRIX LA KOUMIA MAIDEN STAKES (2YO) (FROM ANGERS RACE 5) – 2000M | TIME: 19:18 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 21000
TOKYO DREAMS (FR) Showed some improvement second time out when runner-up in a Maiden at Lyon- Parilly over 1600m on 6 October. Can go one place better with further improvement. CHESTER LIGHT (FR) Threatening a victory after consecutive runner-up, the latter when in a Maiden at Compiegne over 2000m on 9 October. Can go one place better. CHAMPAGNE SUNSET (IRE) Improving and finished fourth second time out in a Maiden at Chantilly over 1600m on 10 October. Can be more competitive this time. SISMIQUE (USA) A two-year-old filly by Nathaniel out of Tasmania who is making debut. Dam won once and was runner-up in a Group 1. Can be a threat.
RACE 3: HANDICAP DE LA MAINE HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM ANGERS RACE 6) – 4000M | TIME: 19:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200
BIG FIVE Has won six of seven starts, the latest in a Class 4 Condition at Nort-sur-Erdre over 2400m on 4 October. Quite capable of scoring again stepping up in distance. ORION ROCK (FR) Unreliable and was only ninth in a Class 4 Claimer at Deauville over 2400m on 5 October. Successful before that and can bounce back to score. ANDOUINS (FR) Has only been modest of late and finished sixth in a Handicap at ParisLongchamp over 3000m on 18 October. Has a chance over this distance. EL CANEY Unreliable and was only seventh in a Claimer at Deauville over 2400m on 5 October. Tries a much longer distance and might make the frame.
RACE 4: PRIX RABELAIS HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM ANGERS RACE 7) – 2300M | TIME: 20:22 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 13400
RIGEL (FR) Knocking hard at the door and was runner-up at Deauville over 2400m in a Class 4 Handicap on 5 October. Can go one place better. GOOD MEMORY (FR) Not disgraced when fifth at ParisLongchamp over 2400m in a Class 4 Handicap on 13 October. Can get into the thick of things this time around. STORMY NIGHT (FR) Unplaced at ParisLongchamp over 2400m in a Class 4 Handicap on 13 October. Clearly capable of doing better and could make the frame. BELLA CIAO (FR) Not disgraced when fifth at Chantilly over 1800m in a Class 3 Handicap on 7 October. Capable of better and can get involved with the finish.
RACE 5: PRIX NONOALCO MAIDEN STAKES – AWT (2YO) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 1) – 1300M | TIME: 20:58 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 27400
STORM RUN (FR) Good third in a Maiden over 1400m at Compiegne on 10 July. Returns after a minor break but can run well fresh. NO TIE (FR) Furnished up into third in a Maiden over 1400m at Baden Baden on 16 October. Each-way chance. CALYX EXPRESS (FR) Solid second in a Maiden over 1400m at Chantilly on 7 October. In with a winning shout with improvement likely. EAST AND WEST (FR) Better effort into third in a Maiden over 1300m at Craon on 28 September. Include in all plays.
RACE 6: PRIX LA BAMBA MAIDEN STAKES – AWT (2YO) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 2) – 1300M | TIME: 21:33 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 27400
DIVINA FE (IRE) Admirable fifth in a Group 2 over 1400m at Deauville on 23 August. Good winning chance. ASIAH (FR) Better effort into third in a Maiden over 1600m at Chantilly on 23 September. Each-way chance. SNEJINSKHA (FR) Hearty seventh on debut in a Maiden over 1500m at Saint-Cloud on 18 September. Can make the necessary improvement. WONDER BAILEYS (FR) Pleasing fourth in a Maiden over 1200m at Chantilly on 15 October. Place chance on overall form.
RACE 7: PRIX DU PAYS DE BRAY HANDICAP – AWT (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 3) – 1900M | TIME: 22:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 52800
MISTER BLACK (FR) Pleasing third in a Handicap over 2000m at Saint-Cloud on 8 October. Strong winning chance. VICTORY PACE (IRE) Consecutive second in a Handicap over 2000m at Saint-Cloud on 8 October. Each-way chance. PALM SPRINGS (FR) Decent fourth in a Handicap over 2000m at Saint-Cloud on 25 September. Place chance on form. AMIE AMOUR (IRE) Good second in a Handicap over 1800m at Chantilly on 15 October. Include in all plays.
RACE 8: PRIX ZEDDAAN LISTED STAKES – AWT (2YO) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 4) – 1400M | TIME: 22:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 54900
VIGNELLI (FR) Delivered a credible third in a Group 2 over 1200m at Chantilly on 10 October. Strong winning chance. ROSZAL (FR) Broke the maiden spell in a Class 3 Condition over 1200m at Saint-Cloud on 29 May. Can run well here. MOONDANCE (FR) Decent fourth in a Group 3 over 1200m at Chantilly on 19 September. Each-way chance on form. AMETIS CHOPE (FR) Good post-maiden into second in a Class 2 Condition over 1200m at Saint-Cloud on 25 September. Can place.
RACE 9: PRIX LODD BY CHLOE STAKES – AWT (4YO+) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 5) – 1900M | TIME: 23:25 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 14600
SCREEN SHOT (FR) Came home sixth at Nancy over 2400m in a Class 3 Handicap on 11 October. Should go better against this bunch. COSMO BEAU (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Lyon-La Soie over 1800m in a Class 4 on 23 October. Has a realistic chance of confirming form. GOLFEUR Showed promise and was third at Deauville over 1800m in a Class 4 on 5 October. Better than COSMO BEAU (2) last time and warrants each-way consideration. SEPTIMUS (FR) Not disgraced when third at Saint-Cloud over 2000m in a Class 3 Handicap on 14 October. Can make the frame.
RACE 10: PRIX IRISH RIVER LISTED STAKES – AWT (3YO+) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 6) – 1400M | TIME: 00:00 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 47600
NO LUNCH (IRE) Finished fourth in a Group 1 at Deauville over 1600m on 16 August. Can close it out against this bunch. MOUNT ATHOS Came home sixth at Thirsk, Great Britain over 1400m in a Handicap on 10 April. Should compete if fit enough. PALMAR BAY (FR) Not disgraced when third at Chester, Great Britain over 1400m in a Handicap on 2 August. Can be competitive here. FERRARI FEVER (FR) Successful at Chantilly over 1400m in a Class 1 on 10 October. Not lacking in confidence and can perform well.
RACE 11: PRIX DU PAYS DE CAUX HANDICAP – AWT (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 7) – 1900M | TIME: 00:35 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 26900
TOCOA (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Chantilly over 1800m in a Handicap on 15 October. Has every chance of repeating. SAMOR Came home fourth at Lyon-Parilly over 2000m in a Maiden on 6 October. Showed progress recently and can compete. ELUSIVE WAY (FR) Came home seventh at Saint-Cloud over 2000m in a Handicap on 8 October. Should fancy the drop in trip here. BACHEROVKA (FR) Runner-up at Chantilly over 1800m in a Handicap on 15 October. Behind TOCOA (1) last time and could compete again.
RACE 12: PRIX DU PLATEAU DE LA MADRIE HANDICAP – AWT (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 8) – 1900M | TIME: 01:10 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200
RITMICA Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Handicap at Deauville over 1800m on 27 August. Will go close again. ICE CRACKER (FR) Came home ninth at Chantilly over 1800m in a Handicap on 15 October. Can bounce back to challenge here. NAZGUL BLOU (FR) Moderate eighth in a Divided Handicap at Chantilly over 1800m on 15 October. Capable of producing better. VIENNA’S PRIDE (FR) Finished seventh at Chantilly over 1800m in a Handicap on 15 October. Could fare better against this bunch.
RACE 13: PRIX DU BRAY NORMAND HANDICAP – AWT (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 9) – 1900M | TIME: 01:48 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 17000
BROMUS (FR) In good form and finished third at Fontainebleau over 2200m in a Handicap on 16 October. Should be right there at the finish. TOMOE GOZEN (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Chantilly over 1800m in a Handicap on 15 October. Can go one place better. PETITE ABEILLE (IRE) Outclassed the opposition at Chantilly over 1800m in a Handicap on 15 October. Much improved from penultimate run and can remain competitive. PRESSURE TEST (IRE) Finished fourth at ParisLongchamp over 1600m in a Handicap on 13 September. Steady improvement and can earn.
RACE 1: PRIX TELLO MAIDEN STAKES (2YO) (FROM ANGERS RACE 4) – 2000M | TIME: 18:46 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 21000
VICTORSTRUNG (FR) Has some fair form and finished fifth in a Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 1600m on 14 October. Should contest the finish. PRINCE DES DUCS (FR) A two-year-old gelding by Le Brivido out of Drawins Rhea who is making debut. Dam never raced in France. Could be a lively danger. FOOTING (FR) A two-year-old colt by Marianafoot out of Annaway who is making debut. Dam was unraced in France. Could be a threat. NO PREVISTO (FR) A two-year-old gelding by Wooded out of Kazeema who is making debut. Dam was unraced in France. Might make the frame.
RACE 2: PRIX LA KOUMIA MAIDEN STAKES (2YO) (FROM ANGERS RACE 5) – 2000M | TIME: 19:18 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 21000
TOKYO DREAMS (FR) Showed some improvement second time out when runner-up in a Maiden at Lyon- Parilly over 1600m on 6 October. Can go one place better with further improvement. CHESTER LIGHT (FR) Threatening a victory after consecutive runner-up, the latter when in a Maiden at Compiegne over 2000m on 9 October. Can go one place better. CHAMPAGNE SUNSET (IRE) Improving and finished fourth second time out in a Maiden at Chantilly over 1600m on 10 October. Can be more competitive this time. SISMIQUE (USA) A two-year-old filly by Nathaniel out of Tasmania who is making debut. Dam won once and was runner-up in a Group 1. Can be a threat.
RACE 3: HANDICAP DE LA MAINE HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM ANGERS RACE 6) – 4000M | TIME: 19:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200
BIG FIVE Has won six of seven starts, the latest in a Class 4 Condition at Nort-sur-Erdre over 2400m on 4 October. Quite capable of scoring again stepping up in distance. ORION ROCK (FR) Unreliable and was only ninth in a Class 4 Claimer at Deauville over 2400m on 5 October. Successful before that and can bounce back to score. ANDOUINS (FR) Has only been modest of late and finished sixth in a Handicap at ParisLongchamp over 3000m on 18 October. Has a chance over this distance. EL CANEY Unreliable and was only seventh in a Claimer at Deauville over 2400m on 5 October. Tries a much longer distance and might make the frame.
RACE 4: PRIX RABELAIS HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM ANGERS RACE 7) – 2300M | TIME: 20:22 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 13400
RIGEL (FR) Knocking hard at the door and was runner-up at Deauville over 2400m in a Class 4 Handicap on 5 October. Can go one place better. GOOD MEMORY (FR) Not disgraced when fifth at ParisLongchamp over 2400m in a Class 4 Handicap on 13 October. Can get into the thick of things this time around. STORMY NIGHT (FR) Unplaced at ParisLongchamp over 2400m in a Class 4 Handicap on 13 October. Clearly capable of doing better and could make the frame. BELLA CIAO (FR) Not disgraced when fifth at Chantilly over 1800m in a Class 3 Handicap on 7 October. Capable of better and can get involved with the finish.
RACE 5: PRIX NONOALCO MAIDEN STAKES – AWT (2YO) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 1) – 1300M | TIME: 20:58 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 27400
STORM RUN (FR) Good third in a Maiden over 1400m at Compiegne on 10 July. Returns after a minor break but can run well fresh. NO TIE (FR) Furnished up into third in a Maiden over 1400m at Baden Baden on 16 October. Each-way chance. CALYX EXPRESS (FR) Solid second in a Maiden over 1400m at Chantilly on 7 October. In with a winning shout with improvement likely. EAST AND WEST (FR) Better effort into third in a Maiden over 1300m at Craon on 28 September. Include in all plays.
RACE 6: PRIX LA BAMBA MAIDEN STAKES – AWT (2YO) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 2) – 1300M | TIME: 21:33 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 27400
DIVINA FE (IRE) Admirable fifth in a Group 2 over 1400m at Deauville on 23 August. Good winning chance. ASIAH (FR) Better effort into third in a Maiden over 1600m at Chantilly on 23 September. Each-way chance. SNEJINSKHA (FR) Hearty seventh on debut in a Maiden over 1500m at Saint-Cloud on 18 September. Can make the necessary improvement. WONDER BAILEYS (FR) Pleasing fourth in a Maiden over 1200m at Chantilly on 15 October. Place chance on overall form.
RACE 7: PRIX DU PAYS DE BRAY HANDICAP – AWT (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 3) – 1900M | TIME: 22:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 52800
MISTER BLACK (FR) Pleasing third in a Handicap over 2000m at Saint-Cloud on 8 October. Strong winning chance. VICTORY PACE (IRE) Consecutive second in a Handicap over 2000m at Saint-Cloud on 8 October. Each-way chance. PALM SPRINGS (FR) Decent fourth in a Handicap over 2000m at Saint-Cloud on 25 September. Place chance on form. AMIE AMOUR (IRE) Good second in a Handicap over 1800m at Chantilly on 15 October. Include in all plays.
RACE 8: PRIX ZEDDAAN LISTED STAKES – AWT (2YO) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 4) – 1400M | TIME: 22:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 54900
VIGNELLI (FR) Delivered a credible third in a Group 2 over 1200m at Chantilly on 10 October. Strong winning chance. ROSZAL (FR) Broke the maiden spell in a Class 3 Condition over 1200m at Saint-Cloud on 29 May. Can run well here. MOONDANCE (FR) Decent fourth in a Group 3 over 1200m at Chantilly on 19 September. Each-way chance on form. AMETIS CHOPE (FR) Good post-maiden into second in a Class 2 Condition over 1200m at Saint-Cloud on 25 September. Can place.
RACE 9: PRIX LODD BY CHLOE STAKES – AWT (4YO+) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 5) – 1900M | TIME: 23:25 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 14600
SCREEN SHOT (FR) Came home sixth at Nancy over 2400m in a Class 3 Handicap on 11 October. Should go better against this bunch. COSMO BEAU (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Lyon-La Soie over 1800m in a Class 4 on 23 October. Has a realistic chance of confirming form. GOLFEUR Showed promise and was third at Deauville over 1800m in a Class 4 on 5 October. Better than COSMO BEAU (2) last time and warrants each-way consideration. SEPTIMUS (FR) Not disgraced when third at Saint-Cloud over 2000m in a Class 3 Handicap on 14 October. Can make the frame.
RACE 10: PRIX IRISH RIVER LISTED STAKES – AWT (3YO+) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 6) – 1400M | TIME: 00:00 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 47600
NO LUNCH (IRE) Finished fourth in a Group 1 at Deauville over 1600m on 16 August. Can close it out against this bunch. MOUNT ATHOS Came home sixth at Thirsk, Great Britain over 1400m in a Handicap on 10 April. Should compete if fit enough. PALMAR BAY (FR) Not disgraced when third at Chester, Great Britain over 1400m in a Handicap on 2 August. Can be competitive here. FERRARI FEVER (FR) Successful at Chantilly over 1400m in a Class 1 on 10 October. Not lacking in confidence and can perform well.
RACE 11: PRIX DU PAYS DE CAUX HANDICAP – AWT (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 7) – 1900M | TIME: 00:35 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 26900
TOCOA (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Chantilly over 1800m in a Handicap on 15 October. Has every chance of repeating. SAMOR Came home fourth at Lyon-Parilly over 2000m in a Maiden on 6 October. Showed progress recently and can compete. ELUSIVE WAY (FR) Came home seventh at Saint-Cloud over 2000m in a Handicap on 8 October. Should fancy the drop in trip here. BACHEROVKA (FR) Runner-up at Chantilly over 1800m in a Handicap on 15 October. Behind TOCOA (1) last time and could compete again.
RACE 12: PRIX DU PLATEAU DE LA MADRIE HANDICAP – AWT (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 8) – 1900M | TIME: 01:10 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200
RITMICA Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Handicap at Deauville over 1800m on 27 August. Will go close again. ICE CRACKER (FR) Came home ninth at Chantilly over 1800m in a Handicap on 15 October. Can bounce back to challenge here. NAZGUL BLOU (FR) Moderate eighth in a Divided Handicap at Chantilly over 1800m on 15 October. Capable of producing better. VIENNA’S PRIDE (FR) Finished seventh at Chantilly over 1800m in a Handicap on 15 October. Could fare better against this bunch.
RACE 13: PRIX DU BRAY NORMAND HANDICAP – AWT (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 9) – 1900M | TIME: 01:48 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 17000
BROMUS (FR) In good form and finished third at Fontainebleau over 2200m in a Handicap on 16 October. Should be right there at the finish. TOMOE GOZEN (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Chantilly over 1800m in a Handicap on 15 October. Can go one place better. PETITE ABEILLE (IRE) Outclassed the opposition at Chantilly over 1800m in a Handicap on 15 October. Much improved from penultimate run and can remain competitive. PRESSURE TEST (IRE) Finished fourth at ParisLongchamp over 1600m in a Handicap on 13 September. Steady improvement and can earn.
Happy Valley Track Spy: Sunday, 1 November
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1 November Selangor Preview By Mark Lydeamore
The trainer/jockey combination of SY Lim and S Ruzaini should figure prominently with a couple of genuine contenders engaged on the eleven-race program at the Selangor Turf Club this Sunday.
The first of those is JOYEE GO (2), which remains unbeaten from three starts at Class 5 level and is a chance of bouncing back on the downgrade over the1150m journey in Race 3. The five-year-old has posted two wins this year, both on Track Two, and should utilize his early pace to take up a forward position after barrier rise. Last start winner BABY TWINS (4) scored over this track and trip on October 4 but does draw deeper and may require some early luck. LEGEND OF NIAGARA (3) is the only other class dropper in the race and his Class 5 statistic of two wins from three runs in the grade stands him in good stead to break the 610-day winning drought. THE STAR (1) returned to form last start on the downgrade and is a worthy trifecta chance despite the big weight.
(Race 3 Selections: 2 – 4 – 3 – 1)
The SY Lim/Ruzaini combination could strike with the seven-year-old grey CASH COVE (4), which looks ideally placed for a winning return in the 1150m Class 5A contest. CASH COVE (4) is only a moderate beginner best suited by a fast tempo and with veteran mare BIG BAD MAMA (5) to provide the speed influence, he should receive all the favors in the run. PACIFIC POWER (6) has scored once from thirteen local outings but does perform well when resuming and will settle on the pace from the good draw. ROCKET GENERAL (8) has been descending in the ratings since winning his maiden back in March and is expected to improve. BIG BAD MAMA (5) looks the logical leader but can be susceptible over the 1150m trip nowadays. The ten-year-old could hang on to a top four spot with the class drop.
(Race 4 Selections: 2 – 6 – 8 – 5)
Former Hong Kong galloper LEGENDS NEVER FADE (1) may have disappointed many local punters on his Malaysian debut on October 4 but there were genuine excuses with the gelding pulling up with a respiratory infection. Everything seems to be back on track with the seven-year-old judging by his effortless trial win on Tuesday and can immediately atone in the 1200m Class 3 contest. The gelding will line up against inform three-year-old MEGA FORTUNE (8), which is chasing the winning hat trick and is capable of winning at Class 3 level. Jockey Oscar Chavez has ridden the gelding to both victories and will be hard to beat on the 2.5kg weight drop. The form lines of CHEVAL PEGASUS (6) and TO REMEMBER (11) have tapered off recently but both gallopers are handy sit-sprinters capable of springing an upset result on their best performances.
(Race 6 Selections: 1 – 8 – 6 – 11)
From the trials conducted at SLTC on October 20, four-year-old galloper STORM TO FINISH (9) was by far the most impressive performance of the morning and looks a winning chance in the 1200m Class 3 contest. The gelding looks a progressive type in the making with only nine career starts to date for three wins and despite being diagnosed with a respiratory problem post-race, is coming off an eye-catching 3rd over 1300m on September 27. Benny Woodworth rides the gelding for the first time but the veteran jockey has combined with trainer Ricky Choi for seven wins during the past twelve-month period. Former Hong Kong performer, STORM CHASER (3) resumes since breaking the Malaysian duck back in August and is a definite watch first-up. The gelding was a late scratching at Ipoh for refusing to load prior to going for a two-month break but hopefully his manners have been remedied and a forward showing is expected. Former Australian GILDED VOYAGER (1) will strip a lot fitter second-up and can easily atone without surprising while BANKER’S WARRIOR (10) had no luck last start but appears well weighted with the 3kg apprentice claim.
(Race 7 Selections: 9 – 3 – 1 – 10)
NAVARRE CROWN (7) appears well handicapped to go back-to-back in the 1300m Open Novice for leading trainer Simon Dunderdale. NAVARRE CROWN (7) finished runner up behind progressive galloper Strategise on debut before easily accounting for a Restricted Maiden lineup at start here last month. The Yes Yes Yes gelding will more than likely go around at a short quote but he does look hard to beat on exposed form. KNOW AT HEART (1) has been far from disgraced against Class 3 opposition and the former Hong Kong galloper will strike a much easier assignment. SUN MOON STARS (3) was specked at long odds when breaking the maiden tag three weeks ago and is capable of measuring up while CAPET REGENT (10) can be considered for the exotics.
(Race 10 Selections: 7 – 1 – 3 – 10)
Tarry, De Kock hold Aces on Charity Mile Day
Saturday’s 10-race Highveld meeting at TAB Turffontein on 31 October is packed with quality, with the Grade 2 Allied Steelrode – Onamission Charity Mile the headline act, supported by a pair of Grade 3 contests for three-year-olds and three Listed races.
While the Charity Mile’s community initiative ensures that the day ultimately has many winners beyond the racecourse, there are plenty of attractive betting propositions for punters, with the powerful stables of Sean Tarry and that of Mike & Mathew de Kock dominating the feature-race landscape.
Race 4, the Grade 3 Starling Stakes for three-year-old fillies, sees eight of the 12 runners representing the Tarry and De Kock stables.
De Kock’s Flower Island, a last-start winner of the Grade 2 Fillies & Mares Joburg Spring Challenge, renews rivalry with Tarry’s Get Up. There is unfinished business between the pair: Get Up defeated Flower Island in the Grade 2 Alan Robertson at the end of their two-year-old campaigns, before Flower Island avenged that defeat with a winning three-year-old reappearance.
Get Up is now 1kg better off for a 2-length defeat and enjoys a better draw, so there should be little separating the two again. Tarry, however, throws five runners at the race, with Alice B Toklas, Secretary Bird, Griselda and Within Reach joining Get Up to provide the yard with plenty of firepower.
De Kock’s trio is headed by Flower Island, with Good Day Sunshine and new stable recruit In Hot Water (formerly with James Crawford in the Western Cape) completing the De Kock trio.
Flower Island and Get Up look the principal protagonists, although the depth of the race makes it one where exotic players may want to go wide.
The three-year-old males take centre stage in Race 5, the Grade 3 TAB Graham Beck Stakes over 1400m, where Fish Tales sets the standard. This unbeaten Heavenly Blue colt, a last-start winner of the Grade 2 Umkhomazi Stakes at Hollywoodbets Greyville at the end of his two-year-old campaign, makes his first appearance for the De Kock stable after switching from James Crawford’s barn.
There is considerable scope for improvement from Fish Tales as a three-year-old, and his pedigree suggests the additional 200m should be firmly in his favour. Perhaps even more significant for punters is that, of De Kock’s four runners, stable jockey Callan Murray has opted to partner Fish Tales, despite the colt’s awkward 11 draw. That is a notable vote of confidence.
The big one is Race 7, the Grade 2 Allied Steelrode – Onamission Charity Mile over 1600m, where De Kock launches a four-pronged assault against a strong Tarry coupling that is made up of the two Grade 1 winners in the field, Cosmic Speed and Grand Empire.
The latter has a score to settle with the De Kock-trained Splittheeights. During their highly productive three-year-old campaigns, Splittheeights chased home Grand Empire in the Grade 1 SA Classic over 1800m, having previously beaten Tarry’s charge in the Grade 2 Gauteng Guineas over this same 1600m course and distance.
Grand Empire has the advantage of a comeback run under his belt and should strip fitter for it, but his 18 draw is an obvious concern. Splittheeights, by contrast, has landed gate 4, is unbeaten over the course and distance and Murray gets back in the irons. With just 53.5kg on his back, the De Kock inmate appears attractively weighted.
The only question mark is fitness, though the yard’s assessment is that the lightly raced Vercingetorix colt is not yet 100%, but fit enough to acquit himself competitively. Given his course-and-distance record, favourable draw and weight, he nevertheless looks good value to make a winning return.
And then there is Race 8, the Listed 4Racing Java Stakes over 2400m, where De Kock-trained Curious Girl rates one of the day’s strongest exotic-bet anchors. The filly, winner of last season’s SA Derby, is unbeaten in two starts over the TAB Turffontein Standside track. She made an encouraging seasonal return in the Michaelmas Handicap over 1900m at Hollywoodbets Greyville earlier this month. The step up to 2400m is ideal and she is the best-weighted runner in the lineup. With fitness already established and the extra 500m tailor-made for her, Curious Girl has plenty going for her.
Clive Robinson
2026 Betway Summer Cup: Johannesburg’s Historic Racing Spectacle Returns to TAB...
South Africa’s racing spotlight will turn to Johannesburg on Saturday, 28 November 2026, when the prestigious Betway Summer Cup returns to TAB Turffontein Racecourse for another spectacular afternoon of top-class thoroughbred racing.
Widely regarded as one of the highlights of the South African racing calendar, the Summer Cup combines sporting excellence, rich tradition and a vibrant social atmosphere. With a prize purse of R6 million, the Grade 1 feature promises to attract some of the country’s finest racehorses, leading jockeys and most accomplished trainers.
This year’s celebration, themed “Celebrate Summer”, promises far more than just a day at the races.
A Racing Tradition Dating Back to 1887
Few horse races can boast a history as closely connected to their home city as the Summer Cup. Johannesburg was founded in 1886 following the discovery of gold, and horse racing soon became part of the emerging city’s identity. The Johannesburg Turf Club was established in 1887, with its inaugural meeting featuring the Johannesburg Handicap, the predecessor of today’s Summer Cup. Originally contested over two miles for a prize of £250, the race has undergone numerous transformations throughout its remarkable history. It officially became known as the Summer Cup in 2001, while Betway took over title sponsorship in 2022. Today, almost 140 years after its origins, the race remains one of Johannesburg’s most celebrated sporting traditions.The Ultimate Grade 1 Challenge
The centrepiece of the meeting is the R6 million Betway Summer Cup, a Grade 1 handicap contested over 2000 metres on Turffontein’s demanding Standside track. Unlike weight-for-age races, a handicap requires horses to carry different weights according to their assessed abilities, creating the potential for thrilling contests between established champions and emerging stars. The 2026 race has a maximum field of 20 runners, with the handicap weights ranging from 54kg to 60kg. Turffontein itself presents a formidable challenge. Its famous uphill section, beginning around the 1200-metre mark, places considerable demands on stamina and endurance. Over this testing course, tactical positioning, patience and a perfectly timed finishing effort can make the difference between victory and defeat.Mocha Blend Returns Among a Star-Studded Entry
One of the most fascinating stories surrounding the 2026 Summer Cup is the possible return of defending champion Mocha Blend. Trained by Frank Robinson and ridden by Tristan Godden, Mocha Blend produced one of the greatest upsets in recent Summer Cup history when she captured the 2025 edition at extraordinary odds of 100-1. The daughter of Ideal World defeated Olivia’s Way by half a length, delivering a memorable first Grade 1 victory for both her trainer and jockey. Her name appears among the early nominations for the 2026 renewal, raising the exciting possibility of back-to-back Summer Cup triumphs. However, defending her crown will be anything but straightforward. A total of 43 horses were nominated at the first entry stage, with 42 appearing on the initial official rankings published on 13 October. At the top of that list stands Gladatorian, trained by Stuart Ferrie. The accomplished gelding strengthened his credentials with a victory in the Grade 2 Betway Joburg Spring Challenge at Turffontein in early October. Mocha Blend occupies second position in the initial rankings, followed by Sean Tarry’s Grade 1 SA Classic winner Grand Empire. Other prominent contenders include Fire Attack, Jan Van Goyen, King Pelles, Holding Thumbs and Native Ruler. The powerful father-and-son partnership of Mike and Mathew de Kock has nominated seven horses, including multiple Grade 1 winner Jan Van Goyen. Mike de Kock has an extraordinary record in the event, having trained nine Summer Cup winners during his celebrated career. With challengers nominated from Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape, the 2026 contest is shaping up as a fascinating battle between some of South Africa’s strongest racing stables. The final field is scheduled to be announced on 17 November, meaning the early nominations and rankings remain subject to change.More Than One Major Race
Although the Summer Cup takes centre stage, the supporting programme is another major attraction. The 2026 meeting is scheduled to feature several additional graded races, including:- Grade 2 Betway Dingaans (1600m): An important contest showcasing promising three-year-old talent.
- Grade 3 Merchants (1160m): An exciting sprint featuring specialist speedsters.
- Grade 3 Fillies Mile (1600m): A valuable opportunity for talented young fillies to demonstrate their potential.
- Listed Carry On Alice Stakes (1160m): Another competitive sprint that adds depth to the programme.
Where Racing Meets Fashion and Entertainment
The Summer Cup has developed into much more than a traditional racing fixture. Under the 2026 theme “Celebrate Summer”, organisers are preparing a celebration of Johannesburg’s distinctive energy, combining elite racing with fashion, music, food and premium hospitality. Racegoers can look forward to a colourful atmosphere, stylish outfits, live entertainment and an exciting social experience. From passionate racing enthusiasts to first-time visitors, the event offers different ways to enjoy one of Johannesburg’s most prestigious sporting occasions. General admission tickets start at R100, while premium hospitality packages provide additional options for those seeking an exclusive raceday experience.A Summer Cup Full of Possibilities
From its origins in the gold-rush era to its modern status as a multimillion-rand Grade 1 showpiece, the Summer Cup continues to represent the enduring spirit of South African horse racing. The 2026 edition offers several compelling questions. Can Mocha Blend repeat her remarkable 2025 success? Will Gladatorian turn his impressive recent form into Grade 1 glory? Could a rising star from one of South Africa’s leading stables emerge to claim the prestigious trophy? Whatever the outcome, the Betway Summer Cup promises another unforgettable chapter in Johannesburg’s racing history. On 28 November 2026, all roads lead to TAB Turffontein — where tradition, racing excellence and the excitement of summer come together.
Fourie in for a pretty awesome day
Jockey Richard Fourie continues to set a high standard, with his strike rate around the 20% mark.
Much of that success is due to his continued stream of winners at TAB Fairview for trainer Alan Greeff. They team up in all eight races on Friday, but it will be the filly in Race 4, Pretty Awesome, who attracts the most interest from punters, especially for the exotics.
Pretty Awesome has had just three starts so far and won her second outing. The well-bred daughter of Gimmethegreenlight is improving and should be at her best over this course and distance, a MR 68 Handicap over 1400m on the turf.
A bad draw might force Richard Fourie to drop her out early, but she has already shown a good finishing kick. Provided she gets luck in running, she looks the banker bet.
Racing returns to the turf, and there are a number of tricky races, but George Handel in Race 5 and Red Birch in Race 8 should give us a run for our money.
George Handel is on a long losing run, but jockey Muzi Yeni knows how to get the best out of him, and he has been very consistent of late. He is probably even better on the grass and should be doing his best work late.
Trainer Dean Smith has his yard in decent form, and Red Birch is clearly improving. This daughter of Erik The Red is unbeaten in two starts since cheekpieces were applied, and she wears them again.
Jockey Craig Zackey has got her to quicken nicely in both those wins, and she can overcome a difficult draw to score.
Clive Robinson
Sha Tin Track Spy: Sunday, 28 October
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Race 3 – 10 VIVA CHALEUR
He was urged forward early to stalk the leader from a wide draw last start before weakening in the straight to finish seventh, beaten 3.25 lengths over this distance on turf. The form has since been franked, with the winner going on to place in Class 4.
The return to the AWT, where he recorded his sole local win, should work in his favour, and he is worth considering as a value option.
Race 4 – 11 BULL ATTITUDE
On a highly competitive mark, he was badly held up from the 400m to the 100m last start but still flashed home late to finish fourth over 1650m at this track, beaten by only a neck. With a clear passage, a top-three finish was well within reach.
Well weighted in this week’s field, he appears to be edging closer to a win and can make amends with better luck in running.
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Race 1 – 7 SUPERB GUY
He was slow to begin from a wide draw last start and had to settle well off the speed in a race dominated by the frontrunners. Once balanced in the straight, he finished off strongly to claim sixth over 1400m. With a clean getaway this time, he looks capable of securing a top-three finish.
Race 7 – 5 GOOD CHAP
Despite the wide draw, he comes off an encouraging first-up effort, posting the second-fastest final 400m sectional to finish sixth over this track and distance. He has performed well on the All-Weather track and, with a more economical run, could finish in the money second-up.
Matsunyane set to continue creating beautiful art
Jockey Kabelo Matsunyane could well be described as Art Nouveau’s muse, as he seems to be a source of inspiration for the five-year-old mare to produce her best work.
Since pairing up with Matsunyane at the end of July, the daughter of Querari has won twice and placed twice in their four outings together – all over 2000m.
The two are set to continue their creative partnership at the TAB Vaal on Thursday 29 October in Race 5, a FM 92 Handicap ovber 1800m.
Trained by Tony Peter, there is no question mark behind her stamina, and racing off a career-high mark of 84, she is the one to beat.
The biggest threat could be Onetwobucklemyshoe, trained by Candice and Tammy Dawson. This four-year-old filly will, however, be travelling beyond 1600m for the first time.
She will also be making her seasonal debut after a layoff of 105 days, so there might just be a few cobwebs that need to be blown out.
The two are drawn alongside in gates five and six, so there’s no real advantage for either.
A third runner to keep an eye on is Hat’s Queen. Stablemate to Art Nouveau, she returned to the Highveld after a rather disappointing campaign at the coast end of last season. She ran out of steam when clipped on her seasonal bow 26 days ago, but could produce a very different effort now settled back home and stripping fitter.
Peter does regard her highly as attested by her participation in four graded races. She is also by far the highest rated runner in the field with a grading of 100.
In Race 8, a MR74 Handicap over 1600m, Duke Of Lorraine is very likely to complete a hat-trick for the stable of Mike and Mathew de Kock.
The three-year-old son of Rafeef is a two-time winner from four starts and is a miler through and through. With a total of 13 runners in the race, some argy-bargy is expected, but Duke Of Lorraine has proven that he isn’t easily distracted. He won his last after being brushed at the start, so one must assume he has the capacity to deal with whatever comes his way.
Clive Robinson
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