Silver Slipper Day: Where Juvenile Stars Announce Themselves
History Beckons for Ka Ying Rising
Having drawn level with the legendary SILENT WITNESS’s record of 17 consecutive victories, the spotlight now burns brighter than ever on the phenomenal KA YING RISING, who stands on the brink of history. This Sunday, in the Group 1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup over 1400m, the superstar will attempt to stand alone by stretching his breathtaking streak to an unprecedented 18.
Widely hailed as the world’s finest sprinter, KA YING RISING has been untouchable since February 2024, reeling off 17 straight triumphs in commanding style. Among them was his electrifying conquest of the Group 1 Everest in October 2025 — a performance that cemented his global dominance. Most recently, the David Hayes-trained champion returned in the Group 1 Centenary Sprint Cup (1200m) and dismissed his rivals with effortless authority, gliding to victory by a comfortable 1.25 lengths.
The rise to 1400m holds no fears. He is, after all, the reigning champion of this very race. If KA YING RISING brings anything close to his customary brilliance on Sunday, the script seems already written — and the battle behind him may be only for the minor placings.February 22 Selangor Preview By Mark Lydeamore
Foudre to keep on winning
Eric Sands has worked wonders with Foudre, who returns from nearly two years off with three straight wins and now targets a fourth in Sunday’s 1600m feature at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. The well-bred son of Fire Away won his maiden first-up from injury, then followed up in handicap company before beating United Front convincingly on Met Day — a horse with Grade 1 aspirations. As the competition stiffens, Foudre continues to improve. Craig Zackey retains the ride and, with Cape Town still dry, there’s no reason to halt his momentum.
He faces stronger rivals. Dawn Till Dusk brings solid feature-race form, while Handsome Prince is better off at the weights with Major Master and could be dangerous if the race is run to suit. Chasingtherainbow will be finishing late, Nordic Chief must overcome a wide draw, and Touched By Angels drops to a more suitable level. Kenyan champion Sheriff John Stone makes his local debut and could be one to watch.
Earlier, Foudre’s half-brother Ferryman looks a standout in race 5 after an eye-catching debut second over 1200m; the step up to 1400m should suit.
James Crawford holds a strong hand later on the card. Dame Of Trix drops in class after a solid Listed effort and rates highly in race 8. Raven Black returns to his preferred 1200m in race 9 after a fine Met Day run, while Whirlwind seeks to build on an impressive course-and-distance win in race 10.
The opening two races are dominated by first-timers, with market moves key. Fast Train is overdue in race 3, while Swift Serenity finds a shallow field in race 4. District Master and Spirit are value plays in two tricky handicaps on a deep, competitive card.
‘Justice’ to make currency count
Doubles For Lerena, De Melo As Zackey Pulls Rank
Selangor Track Spy: Wednesday, 18 February
Sesame to plant the seed
Nine competitive races await punters at Hollywoodbets Scottsville this Wednesday, but opportunities abound. The Pick 6 could get off to a strong start with Sesame, who arrives from the Cape in good form after a comfortable Fairview win. With solid Western Cape credentials, she looks well placed on local debut. Treasure Island is improving and steps up in trip, while Zena Rose and Sascha’s Dream are closely matched after being separated by just a neck last time.
Race five is a tricky handicap. Phutulicious faces a wide draw and big weight but is rarely far off them. Sun Dazed, despite the widest gate, enjoys the trip and gets Andrew Fortune aboard. Town Crier improved in blinkers but rises in the ratings, while Gorgeous Girl has more weight to carry after a narrow defeat, though she retains a 4kg claim.
In race six, Convocation is consistent and now tries blinkers, while stablemate Serengetti Sun returns from a break with ability but fitness queries. Tara Star remains honest, and One Smart Cookie meets Back At The George on the same terms.
Mar Del Plata (race seven) is well treated at the weights against consistent Circumbendibus, while Jet Legacy and Position Of Power add depth. The eighth is wide open, but Call Me Jane is better off at the weights with Perfume Power and could reverse form.
Andrew Fortune partners Night Tiger in the finale after a strong recent second and is weighted to improve. Intrepid and poly specialist Trafalgar Square also warrant respect.
Earlier exotics feature promising Omkhulu Boss, improving Smart Choice, and consistent maiden hopes Psyche, Red Cardinal, and Bourbon’s Beast on a challenging but rewarding card.
Forever Young Shines Once More For Second Straight Saudi Cup
Forever Young (JPN) made sporting history at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on Saturday as he became the first two-time winner of the Group 1 USD$20m Saudi Cup.
Yoshito Yahagi’s undisputed dirt champion found a perfect gap along the inside rail turning into the home straight and he used his will, class and determination to fend off a brave challenge from Nysos (USA) by one length in a final time of 1:51.027.
Banishing (USA) and Thundersquall (GB) had led the field along the backstretch with Nysos tracking. Meanwhile, Forever Young and jockey Ryusei Sakai sat just behind those horses, but hugging the rail in a tactical move that ultimately worked out perfectly.
Forever Young and Nysos went head-to-head in the last 400m, but this incredible globetrotting 5-year-old, who took The Saudi Cup 12 months ago in a gripping encounter with Romantic Warrior (IRE) and went on to land the G1 Breeders’ Cup Classic on his final start of 2025, is an almost impossible horse to pass when in front and with the bit between his teeth. Tumbarumba (USA) came from off the pace to claim third ahead of Bishops Bay (USA).
It was actually a third victory out of the seven renewals of this meeting for Forever Young, who also has a Saudi Derby success to his name and continues his progression towards legendary status.
Quotes
Ryusei Sakei, jockey, Forever Young, 1st: “He’s an amazing horse, two times in the Saudi Cup, and I just trust him. I had no worries, there was no pressure, this is my job, the same every time. I’m very proud of him and I want to thank everyone who supported all the team.”
Yoshito Yahagi, trainer, Forever Young: “He gave me an unbelievable feeling all the time through the race. Of course I had a lot of pressure on me before the race as he was the best in the field. I think it’s not my training that makes him this great horse, I think the horse is just made like a champion and I have little to do with it.
“Of course our next target is the Dubai World Cup, so that is what we have to concentrate on now. And then, well I have no idea. Last year, it didn’t work out in the Dubai World Cup, he just wasn’t good enough. We will try our best to win it this year. Ryusei Sakai was my apprentice, my stable jockey and he developed and improved as he grew up. And he has become a really good jockey for us.”
Bob Baffert, trainer Nysos 2nd, Nevada Beach, 12th: “This race is almost like the Kentucky Derby because unless you win, second isn’t that exciting. The good thing, though, is that Nysos showed up. Forever Young is just so good.
“Irad [Ortiz] said Nevada Beach never really got engaged in it. He said he didn’t pick up his feet, at all. I was really disappointed in him because he was really going over this track very well.”
James Doyle, jockey, Tumbarumba, 3rd: “Delighted with him, he’s put in another big performance. I’m very proud of the horse and his young team who are getting going. For them, to have a horse run well here is brilliant.”
Case Clay, racing manager, Tumbarumba: “It was a big result for us. We’re proud of the horse. He came over here and stepped up in trip in the Al Maktoum Challenge and finished second and finished strong there. He was suited to the track well here. He looked a picture and Tommy Allen and Hamad Al Jehani were saying that he’s been going over the track well in the morning. We were confident going in and to be able to run third here, that has us possibly looking to the Dubai World Cup after this. We’ll regroup after this and decide.”
Brad Cox, trainer, Bishops Bay, 4th: “He was training well. I loved how he presented himself in the paddock. I thought he would run his race and I think he did. Junior [Alvarado] was happy with him and I was very happy with the performance. Turning for home, I thought we had a shot. At the eight-pole, it was looking more like maybe we would be third and ultimately he was fourth. He’s a hard-trying horse and I love the effort he showed, I thought we got a good trip and I’m proud of what he did here. I’m not usually happy with running fourth very often, but we’ll take it here.”
Joao Moreira, Luxor Cafe, 5th: “He ran well. He didn’t jump very well, we came from a recovery situation, but I was happy.”
Oisin Murphy, Sunrise Zipangu, 6th: “Great run. He didn’t have the speed early but it was a pretty good result.”
Joel Rosario, Rattle N Roll, 9th: “He ran his race, it was a tough race but he did his best.”
Lucky to work his Magic first-up
Fortune Rides Super Express at Sha Tin
Selangor Track Spy: Sunday, 15 February
February 14 Perak Preview By Mark Lydeamore
Talk To The Master has all the credentials
Dominic Zaki, back in South Africa after a stint in Mauritius, is seeking his first winner since relocating to Summerveld. He saddles Talk To The Master in Sunday’s Non-Black Type Fever Tree Stakes at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. The horse arrives with strong Cape form behind the likes of Snow Pilot, Great Plains, and Gem King, and a promising debut for Zaki suggests he could break the drought.
JP’s Palace looks a potential threat, coming off a light weight and first-time cheek pieces, while Cymric, stepping up in trip for Mike and Mathew de Kock, is showing steady improvement despite a wide draw. Peter Muscutt’s Dylan’s Champ impressed first-up for his stable with blinkers, and Madison Valley makes his first run for a new yard after a strong prior win.
Sunday’s card is competitive. The Place Accumulator opens with Day Two, who was narrowly beaten over course and distance last time, while Spanish Feud, back in blinkers, and Quicksmart, stepping up in trip, could also feature. The first Pick 6 leg may favor Curious Girl, lightly raced and coming on nicely, though Spectacular, Past And Present, and Hodgepodge all offer strong claims.
The fifth race sees Banzai Pipeline switching to turf against a modest field, while I Am Classy, Cool Wind, and Basie Raakvat remain dangerous. In race six, Sonata Samaritan is in good form and benefits from a weight allowance, while Prom Queen and Lady Sabrina also have claims.
Mark Dixon’s Jazz Festival could feature in another wide-open handicap, alongside Mississippi Spice, Vencedor, and Sword Speed. Dixon also has Cleartherunway in the final Pick 6 leg, with Cowdray Park, Industrialstrength, Mister Nibbles, and Harun Al Rashid all capable of making an impact.
Sunday promises a highly competitive programme, with several horses stepping up or seeking breakthrough wins under favourable conditions.
Force with you on a tricky Valentines card
Jet Force faces a key test in Saturday’s Progress Plate (Race 8, 1400m) at Hollywoodbets Durbanville. After a career-best effort when 1.9 lengths behind Dave The King in the Grade 2 Ridgemont Green Point Stakes, he earned a lofty 115 rating. A disappointing run in the Grade 1 L’Ormarins Kings Plate saw his mark trimmed from 120, but he remains a quality performer. Trainer Des McLachlan has limited options off his rating, and with only three wins to his name, victory here would push him out of Progress Plate company. Stable jockey Grant van Niekerk rides, while stablemates Green Planet and Devil A Saint look outclassed. The question is whether his Green Point run was a peak or a platform.
Powerandtheglory appeals as the main threat. Runner-up at his last two starts, he finished just 0.4 lengths behind former Grade 1 winner Snow Pilot on Met day, receiving 10.5kg. A half-brother to Double Superlative, he lacks that star’s brilliance but is knocking on the door. Captain West has the talent but is hard to trust, while Miss World (light weight, course lover) and promising three-year-old Beware add depth.
Earlier on the card, Epernay (Race 1) showed promise on debut and could improve with a 4kg claim. Iona Castle (Race 2) looks ready to shed her maiden, while Bonelli (Race 3) should go close after a narrow last-start defeat. Lark’s Song (Race 4) can follow up her maiden win. Race 5 is open, with Gravity a tentative pick.
Saachi One (Race 6) is improving and rates highly alongside William’s Woman, while Star World (Race 7) ties in through the same form. In Race 9, Gran Canaria gets the nod in a competitive finale, ahead of several lively challengers.
One Dance to waltz home at Fairview
France Express Form & Race Previews (Cagnes-sur-Mer) – Saturday, February 21
RACE 1: DU FORT VAUBAN MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 1500M – TIME: 20:23 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21000
Aleksandrovka (FR) Produced a solid effort in fourth over 1500m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in a Maiden on 2 February. Should be challenging at the finish. Black Solea (IRE) Finished fifth behind a reopposing sort over 1500m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in a Maiden on 2 February. Include in all bets. Soleil Suisse (FR) Not beaten far in fifth spot over 1600m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in a Maiden on 9 February. Has the form to earn. Alinka (FR) Won with a bit in hand over 1500m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in a Claimer on 11 February. Place claims in this.
RACE 2: DU FORT CARRE MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 1500M – TIME: 20:58 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21000
Safran Dore (FR) Runner up over 1600m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in a Maiden on 9 February. Strong contender for the win. Lever De Rideau (FR) Runner up over 1500m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in a Maiden on 2 February. Include in all bets on improvement. Study Of Case (FR) Finished a clear third over 1500m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in a Maiden on 12 January. Should have more to offer. Al Ma’ida (IRE) Dam won three times from 1200m-1350m and this colt could have a say at the finish. One to keep on the safe side.
RACE 3: DE PORQUEROLLES STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 2000M – TIME: 21:33 PRIZE MONEY: EUR23800
Testerine (FR) Finished sixth over 1500m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in a Class 2 on 12 January. Back up in trip and should go well. Le Doc (FR) Runner up over 1800m at Lyon La Soie in a Class 2 on 15 December. Makes seasonal reappearance and should fight it out. Hatanka Fal (FR) Winner over 1800m at Chantilly in a Maiden on 21 January. Remains with scope to improve and can challenge. French Colorado (FR) Finished seventh over 2200m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in a Class 1 on 24 January. Can earn a cheque on overall form.
RACE 4: JACQUES GELIOT HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1600M – TIME: 22:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR50900
Josephino Solid win over 1600m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in a Class 4 Claimer on 4 February. Bright winning chance. Dubalaa (FR) Finished close up in fourth spot over 1600m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in a Class 2 Divided Handicap on 12 January. Should go very close. Txirimiri (FR) Finished sixth over 1600m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in a Class 1 on 24 January. Down in class and should run well. Fou Furieux (FR) Runner up over 1600m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in a Class 2 Divided Handicap on 12 January. Include in all bets.
RACE 5: DE PARISLONGCHAMP HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 2400M – TIME: 22:50 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24000
Blarney Hard trying twelve in a Class 2 Handicap over 2200m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer on 2 February. Can bounce back to winning ways. Kawaalot (IRE) Pleasant fifth in a Class 3 Handicap over 2400m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer on 9 February. Positive each way chance. Lantana (FR) Credible eighth in a Class 2 Handicap over 2200m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer on 2 February. One to include in all plays. Hermes Wood (FR) Warm seventh in a Class 3 Handicap over 2000m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer on 11 February. Strong place chance.
RACE 6: DES CRIQUETS HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1300M – TIME: 23:25 PRIZE MONEY: EUR26900
Reve Du Fraisse (FR) Supplemented Reve Du Fraisse was a winner in a Maiden over 1400m at Pau on 23 January. Well entered and can win again. Seeshaupt (FR) A firm winner in Handicap over 1300m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer on 19 January. Can follow up on current stance. Rosay Bay Cen (IRE) Credible fourth in a Handicap over 1300m at Cagnes- Sur-Mer on 19 January. Good place chance on form. Senatrice (FR) Hearty third in a Maiden over 1500m at Marseille Pont De Vivaux on 10 February. One to include in all plays.
RACE 7: DE DIEPPE HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1600M – TIME: 00:00 PRIZE MONEY: EUR25900
Vents Contraires (FR) Good third in a Class 4 Claimer over 2000m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer on 9 February. Bright winning chance. Dark Zel (FR) Pleasant fourth in a Class 3 Handicap over 1600m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer on 12 January. Good each way chance. Izastep (FR) Trying sixth in a Class 2 Handicap over 1500m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer on 9 February. One to include in all plays. Woff (GER) Solid second in a Class 4 Conditional over 1600m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer on 11 February. Will strongly be involved at the finish.
RACE 8: DES CIGALES HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1600M – TIME: 00:35 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21100
Vicky (FR) Decent fourth in a Class 3 Handicap over 1500m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer on 9 February. Good winning chance in this lineup. Adwan Pleasant fifth in a Class 3 Handicap over 1600m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer on 2 February. Minor each way chance. Braveheart (GER) Good effort into fifth in a Class 3 Handicap over 1500m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer on 15 February. Can disrupt the Top 2 elects. Lord Asriel D Alme (FR) Improved second in a Class 4 Handicap over 1600m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer on 4 February. Can go one more here.
South Africa Express Form & Race Previews (Turffontein) – February 21
RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE@2026.02.21
Turffontein Standside, 21.02.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R105.000, 12:10GMT+2
Race Summary: WINGS OF KILDRA and ONCEINABLUEMOON have the form and experience to be competitive but both are vulnerable to less-exposed rivals. Well-related newcomers SAND SCRIPT and SHIVERING LIGHT will not need to be special to play leading roles on debut, especially if the market speaks in their favour.
Selections: #2 Onceinabluemoon, #6 Sand Script, #1 Wings Of Kildra, #7 Shivering Light
Turffontein Standside, 21.02.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R120.000, 12:45GMT+2
Race Summary: WILLOW CHARM ran into the money last time and can do so again with a repeat of those performances. Well-bred newcomers SIVAJI, BRAVE WAAM and RABBLE ROUSER are attractively bred and if not too green, could fight out the finish in this lineup. The latter, with the benefit of a sex allowance, is marginally preferred.
Selections: #8 Rabble Rouser, #7 Sivaji, #6 Brave Waam, #2 Willow Charm
Turffontein Standside, 21.02.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R200.000, 13:20GMT+2
Race Summary: BUFFALO STORM CODY fluffed his lines in a Cape Town Grade 1 last time but a return to the Highveld, and track and trip over which he is unbeaten, should see him atone. Stablemate MAIN DEFENDER has a good record racing fresh after a break but he will probably need the outing following a lengthy layoff. WILLIAM ROBERTSON and ALMOND SEA are course-and-distance specialists with the means to make their presence felt too.
Selections: #1 Buffalo Storm Cody, #2 Main Defender, #3 William Robertson, #4 Almond Sea
Turffontein Standside, 21.02.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 2400m, Turf, R200.000, 13:55GMT+2
Race Summary: POETS WARRIOR and ENFLAME produced career-best performances when winning over track and trip last time. Both remain competitive under resultant penalties so they could fight out the finish. UNITED COUNCIL had legitimate excuses for her disappointing last start. She’s the best-weighted runner and should make her presence felt. BREEZE OVER appeal most of the remainder.
Selections: #1 Poets Warrior, #4 Enflame, #2 United Council, #3 Breeze Over
Turffontein Standside, 21.02.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R125.000, 14:30GMT+2
Race Summary: BELIEVE IN FATE caught the eye last time when 3rd at a higher level over a similar trip and a repeat of that performance off an unchanged mark, with the aid of his rider’s 1.5kg allowance, could suffice in this grade. XENOPHON and AFRICAN PRINCE also have consistent recent form at a slightly higher level so they should have roles to play. ARASHI is class-droppers too with the means to have a say in the outcome.
Selections: #3 Believe In Fate, #6 Xenophon, #2 Arashi, #5 African Prince
Turffontein Standside, 21.02.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R150.000, 15:05GMT+2
Race Summary: Speedy RIFLE QUEEN returned to winning ways when leading from start to finish over 1160m in what was her second run after a rest. She remains open to improvement and should be equally effective over this shorter trip, so it should pay to follow her progress. CHASING HAPPINESS, LITTLE BALLERINA and last-start winner POBLANO are weighted to be competitive and they have the form and experience to challenge their younger rival.
Selections: #4 Rifle Queen, #2 Little Ballerina, #1 Chasing Happiness, #5 Poblano
Turffontein Standside, 21.02.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1100m, Turf, R275.000, 15:40GMT+2
Race Summary: Cases can be made for most in what is a hot renewal of this 3yo Grade 3 sprint, though none appeals more than KZN raider WILD JUSTICE whose progress it could pay to follow on his Highveld debut and a hat-trick bid. Fellow recent scorers THE LAST DUKE should have a say in the finish if coping with resultant 6-point penalties, ONE FINE WINTER is weighted to be competitive too. ZALATORIS isn’t taken lightly.
Selections: #4 Wild Justice, #5 The Last Duke, #3 Zalatoris, #7 One Fine Winter
Turffontein Standside, 21.02.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R135.000, 16:15GMT+2
Race Summary: Class-droppers TOO LATE MY MATE and PRINCESS ILARIA are closely matched on recent form and capable of playing leading roles at this level off slightly reduced marks. AQAUARIUS remain open to improvement so could make the presence felt too. However, it could pay to side with REECE’S WISH who opened her account over this distance and will have more to offer.
Selections: #9 Reece’s Wish, #5 Aquarius, #2 Princess Ilaria, #1 Too Late My Mate
Turffontein Standside, 21.02.2026, Race 9, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R105.000, 16:50GMT+2
Race Summary: PARIS FUN finished 3rd over track and trip at a higher level last time so a repeat of that performance off an unchanged mark should suffice in this grade. Versatile ROSY LEMON has a good record over the trip and on the strength and consistency of her recent form, should play another leading role. DONDOYAKI has the form and experience at this level stand her in good stead. Lightly raced MATTIAZO have earning potential too.
Selections: #1 Paris Fun, #2 Rosy Lemon, #6 Dondoyaki, #7 Mattiazo
Best Win: #1 BUFFALO STORM CODY
Best Value Bet: #3 BELIEVE IN FATE
Best Longshot: #3 BELIEVE IN FATE
France Express Form & Race Previews (Pau/Chantilly) – Friday, February 20
RACE 1: DE MADIRAN STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PAU RACE 1) – 2000M – TIME: 18:34 PRIZE MONEY: EUR20100
Texas Wood (FR) Two wins of late over track and trip, the latter on 4 December in a Class 2 by 0.75 lengths. Improving and likes this track. Can get another success. Madridista (FR) Placed third last time over the track and trip in a Class 2 on 4 December behind TEXAS WOOD (1). Live chance. Carcagny (FR) Unplaced last time, a win before that over 2000m at this track in a Maiden on 13 November. Ought to be thereabouts. New Run (FR) Debut winner who won by 1.25 lengths last start. Racing in good form.
RACE 2: DE BIELLE STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PAU RACE 2) – 2000M – TIME: 19:06 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16500
Wally (IRE) Solid performer who was second over 1600m in a Class 3 at this track on 11 January last time out. Course winner over 1600m in 2023. Key chance. Wigmore Street (USA) Finished fifth over the track and trip in a Class 3 on 20 January. Capable of making his presence felt. The Top Gatsby (FR) Ran well to be second over the track and trip in a Class 3 on 20 January. One to pay attention to on a track she has won at before. Senorito (FR) Finished sixth over the track and trip in a Class 3 on 20 January last time out. One to pay attention to each-way.
RACE 3: DU PAYS BASQUE STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PAU RACE 3) – 1400M – TIME: 19:38 PRIZE MONEY: EUR12800
Chapel Hill (FR) Placed on both runs this year, second on the latter over 1600m at Pornichet in a Class 4 Handicap on 5 February. Player. Elufan (FR) Placed third last time out over 1200m in a Class 3 Handicap at this track on 30 January. Capable of having a say in proceedings. Eywa (FR) Three unplaced runs this year, the latter over 1600m at Chantilly in a Class 3 Handicap on 5 February. Can be competitive if back on track. Fruition (FR) Placed fourth last time out over 1400m at this track in a Class 4 Handicap on 18 January. Each way angle.
RACE 4: DU CERCLE ANGLAIS HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PAU RACE 4) – 1600M – TIME: 20:10 PRIZE MONEY: EUR22100
Modern Spirit (FR) Good effort to be second last time over 1600m at Chantilly on 5 February in a Class 3 Handicap. Leading chance of scoring. Rakhim (FR) Fair fourth last time over 1600m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in a Class 3 Handicap on 1 February. One to pay attention to. Yacht Show (FR) Fair fourth last time over 1600m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in a Class 3 Handicap on 1 February. Ought to be in the shake-up. Olya (IRE) Credible fifth over 1600m in a Class 4 at Pornichet on 27 January. Hard to rule out of the Top 3.
RACE 5: DE LA ROUTE DES SANGLIERS HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 1) – 1600M – TIME: 20:26 PRIZE MONEY: EUR17300
Gin Gembre (FR) A decent fifth in a Handicap over 1400m at Deauville on 7 February. Finished a close third over this track and trip three runs back from a wide draw. Drawn No 6 this time and has improved in blinkers. River Daven (FR) Finished sixth in a Handicap over 2400m at Deauville on 6 February. Drops in distance which is a concern but there is no doubt in her ability. Zoubareva (FR) Ran well when fourth in a Handicap over 1800m at this course on 31 January. Coming back to form and she did have some good runs over this distance earlier in her career. Black Panther (FR) Disappointed when eleventh in a Handicap over 1400m at Deauville on 7 February. However, she ran third over this course and distance on 27 December and had both.
RACE 6: DE LA ROUTE DU MILIEU HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 2) – 1600M – TIME: 21:00 PRIZE MONEY: EUR20200
Proletariat (FR) A reasonable seventh in a Handicap over 1400m at Deauville on 7 February. Although well beaten, he did run a solid second over this course and distance in his previous start and had ANTICO (1) and LOUVE PRECIEUSE (2) quite a way behind him. The one to beat. Antico (IRE) A close-up third in a Handicap over 1800m at this course on 13 February. Although held by PROLETARIAT (3) on an earlier run, he will race in blinkers this time. Louve Precieuse (FR) A solid fourth in a Handicap over 1400m at Deauville on 7 February. That was an improved performance and that could bring her into contention. Rubis Gold (FR) A narrowly beaten second in a Handicap over this course and distance on 21 January. He had to overcome a wide draw on that occasion and from the No 5 barrier should run well again.
RACE 7: DU CARREFOUR CONSTANTINE MAIDEN STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 3) – 1300M – TIME: 21:35 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24700
Vadirouma (FR) An encouraging third in a Maiden over 1600m at this course on 5 February. She has placed in two starts on the surface and the drop in distance should prove ideal. Melusine Du Houley (FR) A close up second in a Maiden over 1300m at Deauville on 29 January. She has finished runner-up in two successive starts over this distance and should be there again. Zahara (FR) A promising seventh in a Condition over 1600m at this track on 11 December. Should come on from that run, especially with Christophe Soumillon in the irons. Reve Sur Le Nil (FR) Finished sixth in a Maiden over 1300m at Deauville on 29 January. She ran above her rating in that race and is one to respect in this event.
RACE 8: DU PARC LAVERSIN MAIDEN STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 4) – 1300M – TIME: 22:10 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24700
Vanvitelli (FR) An excellent second in a Condition over 1500m at Deauville on 22 January. Finished strongly and looks ready to win. Aedion A disappointing ninth over 1300m at Deauville on 28 November. His first three races were encouraging before his last failure. He has since been gelded and that could evoke improvement. Tanques (FR) An encouraging fourth in a Maiden over 1300m at Deauville on 2 November. AEDION (10) was just ahead of him so that augurs well for this run. Devil’story (FR) A close-up third in a Maiden over 1300m at Deauville on 28 November. Had both HOWITZER (1) and AEDION (10) behind him so he needs to be taken seriously.
RACE 9: DE LA PIERRE DE RHUIS MAIDEN STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 5) – 1900M – TIME: 22:45 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16500
Grand Chelem (FR) He has been placed on all six starts, the latter when third over 1800m in a Maiden at Deauville on 17 December. Can get off the mark. Viento De Levante (FR) Solid performer with several placed runs. Ran well to be third over 2400m at Deauville on 22 January last time out. Can be effective back down in distance. Rinascero (IRE) Two placed runs of late, fourth over 1800m at Deauville in a Maiden on 17 December last time out. Can make the frame. A Nos Amours (FR) Two unplaced runs, ninth over 2200m in a Condition at Cagnes-Sur-Mer on 19 January last time out. Capable of a better performance.
RACE 10: DE LA ROUTE DU BLANC FOSSE HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 6) – 1600M – TIME: 23:20 PRIZE MONEY: EUR22100
Sun Project (FR) Ran well to be third over 1600m at Chantilly in a Class 3 Handicap on 21 January last time out. Can get his first success. Amouage (FR) Won over 1600m in a Class 3 Handicap on 21 January by 3.5 lengths on 21 January. Capable of making an impact. Magic Stars (FR) Fair third last time over 1800m at Lyon La Soie in a Class 4 on 24 October. One to look at each way back from a layoff. Mia Grande (IRE) Placed on his last three starts, the most recent over 1600m at this track in a Class 3 Handicap when fourth on 21 January. In the mix.
RACE 11: DE LA ROUTE NEUVE DES SABLONS HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 7) – 1600M – TIME: 23:55 PRIZE MONEY: EUR28800
Rancon Royale (IRE) Solid effort when second behind SPRING HEART (3) over 1600m at this track in a Class 3 Handicap on 21 January. Leading chance of scoring. Pumalin Park (IRE) Won over the track and trip in a Class 3 Handicap on 9 December on his latest start. He can be competitive despite a rise in the handicap. Spring Heart (FR) Recent success over the track and trip in a Class 3 Handicap on 21 January by a narrow margin. One to look at each-way from a wide draw. Leoparduccio (FR) Credible fourth over the track and trip behind SPRING HEART (3) on 21 January in a Class 3 Handicap. Can have a say in the finish.
RACE 12: DU CHENE DES TROIS FRERES HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 8) – 1900M – TIME: 00:30 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24000
Rubenesque (FR) Finished sixth last time, third before that over 1500m at Deauville on 2 December in a Maiden. Handicap bow and can play a lead role. Australasia (IRE) Got off the mark on her third run over 2000m at Pornichet on 24 January in a Maiden. Lightly raced and she has more to come. Matauri Queen (FR) Won over 2000m at Pornichet in a Handicap on 5 February when last seen. Looks progressive and warrants respect. Red Scotch (FR) Placed fifth last time over 2200m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in a Handicap on 1 February. One to pay attention to each-way.



























