France Express Form & Race Previews (Fontainebleau/Amiens) – Tuesday, November 10
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RACE 1: PORTE NADON STAKES (From Fontainebleau Race 1) – 2000M | TIME: 19:00 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25600
SHUNSHOKU (FR) Won nicely at Compiegne over 1800m on 9 October in a Maiden on her second start. She can follow up under Christophe Soumillon. KENERGY (FR) Got off the mark over 2000m at Compiegne in a maiden last time on 15 September, which came after consistent previous efforts. Hard to overlook. SEA THE STORM (FR) Unplaced in the German Oaks (Gr.1) on 2 August at Dusseldorf (DEU) over 2200m when last racing. Useful form when trained in the UK. She is capable of being involved. YACOMO (FR) Finished 8th at Clairefontaine over 2400m in a handicap on 20 October when last seen, Group 3 placed in June in Germany over 2000m. Merits consideration.
RACE 2: LA LANDE DE BRUYERE MAIDEN STAKES (From Fontainebleau Race 2) – 1400M | TIME: 19:35 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 27400
KESKAVIEL (FR) Finished 6th at Chantilly over 1800m on 26 October in a Listed. Supplemented for this and he can be competitive down in class. MUHAATHER (FR) Finished 4th at Saint-Cloud over 1500m on 18 September in a Conditions race on debut. She will know more this time and can play a lead role. PETITE VAGABONDE (FR) Fifth at Chantilly over 1600m on 10 October in a Maiden and placed 3rd on debut before that. Among the leading chances. ELMO PUTNEY (FR) Finished 4th at Le Mans over 1600m on 28 October in a Maiden race. Ought to be in the shake-up.
RACE 3: VICHY HANDICAP (From Fontainebleau Race 3) – 1200M | TIME: 20:10 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25900
MAGNA GRACE (IRE) Came home 7th at Chantilly over 1200m on 19 September in a Group III and two promising efforts before that. Drops in class and can get off the mark. LA BELLE ISOLA (FR) Solid effort when she was runner-up at Marseille-Borely over 1200m on 12 October in a Handicap and a win before that in September in a Class 2 race. Player. LA BARAKA (FR) Got off the mark on her latest start at Marseille-Borely over 1200m on 12 October in a Handicap. Each-way must. WESTMINSTER FIRE Threatening to win and was runner-up at Les Sables D’Olonne over 1200m on 22 October in a Maiden when last seen. In the mix.
RACE 4: ROLAND FOUGEDOIRE HANDICAP (From Fontainebleau Race 4) – 1200M | TIME: 20:55 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 50900
FATA MORGANA (FR) Finished 8th at Chantilly over 1200m on 15 October in a Class 3 Handicap, two placed efforts before that including a 2nd at Deauville in a Quinte+ handicap. Key chance. ALPARSLAN (FR) Won well at Chantilly over 1200m on 15 October in a Class 3 Handicap. He can be competitive despite a penalty having won this race last year. PRINCE AUBOIS (FR) Showed promise and was 3rd at Chantilly over 1200m on 15 October in a Class 2 Handicap. Hard to rule out of the top-three. SCHUMAN (FR) Runner-up at Chantilly over 1200m on 15 October in a Class 2 Handicap and two nice placed efforts previously. Among the leading chances.
RACE 5: FONTAINEBLEAU VILLE DU CHEVAL HANDICAP (From Fontainebleau Race 5) – 1200M | TIME: 21:30 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200
JASMIN DORE (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Toulouse over 1400m on 1 November in a Class 4 Handicap. He has been knocking on the door and can get deserved success. EXCALIBUR (FR) Fourth at Lyon-La Soie over 1150m on 21 October in a Class 4 Handicap when last seen. Veteran performer who can be involved. CHUNKA WAKAN (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Agen Le Passage over 1200m on 25 October in a Class 4. Back to form last time and merits close attention. POSSI (FR) Came home 6th at Nancy over 1400m on 1 November in a Handicap. She is not ideally drawn but has place ambitions.
RACE 6: JOUR DE GALOP MAIDEN STAKES (From Fontainebleau Race 6) – 1800M | TIME: 22:05 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 18300
ZAKETT (FR) In good form and finished 3rd at Longchamp over 1800m on 18 October in a Conditions race on debut. Open to progress and she can score. WILD TRUE (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Clairefontaine over 1800m on 20 October in a Maiden on his second start. He seems to be improving and can be a threat. WISH ME LUCK (FR) Finished 6th at Le Mans over 1600m on 28 October in a Maiden when last appearing. One to pay attention to. COLCHESTER (FR) Finished 6th at Deauville over 1500m on 21 October in a Class 2 race. Each-way player.
RACE 7: DENISY LISTED STAKES (From Fontainebleau Race 7) – 3000M | TIME: 22:40 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 47600
ARROW EAGLE (FR) Unplaced at Longchamp over 2400m on 4 October in a Group I Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. Former winner of the Prix Royal Oak (Gr.1) in October 2025. Down in class he can score. PRINCESSE D’AMOUR (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Longchamp over 3100m on 18 October in a Class 2 Handicap and a win before that. She can be competitive. MARINALEDA (FR) She has won her last two starts, the most recent at Saint-Cloud over 2500m on 25 October in a Class 2 Handicap. She is improving and can not be discounted. URCHIN Won easily by 10 lengths on his latest start at Haydock (UK) over 2800m in a conditions race on 16 October. He deserves to step up in class and has more to come.
RACE 8: GUY THIBAULT HANDICAP (From Fontainebleau Race 8) – 1200M | TIME: 23:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25900
WHITE PLATIN (FR) Third at Fontainebleau over 1400m on 2 November in a Class 3 Handicap and placed on his two previous starts. One to pay close attention to. DASH DIZZY (IRE) Finished 6th at Le Mans over 1400m on 28 October in a Claimer. He wears blinkers for the first time and can be involved. CROOK (FR) Unplaced at Deauville over 1200m on 12 July in a Handicap. He handles soft ground well and can feature. PRADARO Finished 9th at Chantilly over 1200m on 15 October in a Class 3 Handicap. Loves this track and is hard to overlook each-way.
RACE 9: CHATEAU-LANDON HANDICAP (From Fontainebleau Race 9) – 1200M | TIME: 23:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 21100
RED GUST (FR) Nice success at Fontainebleau over 1200m on 16 October in a Class 3 Handicap when last seen. He can defy a penalty with Maxime Guyon once again doing the steering. EAGLE GATE (FR) Finished 8th at Toulouse over 1200m on 26 October in a Class 4 Handicap and a 2nd on his previous start at this track. He can make an impact. MICHELANGELO (FR) Ran well to be runner-up at Les Sables D’Olonne over 1200m on 22 October in a Class 4 and a win before that at Deauville in October in a Class 4 race. Key chance. JESS LIVERMORE Finished 8th at Fontainebleau over 1200m on 16 October in a Class 3 Handicap. He is capable of making the top-three.
RACE 10: DAUPHINES CLAIMING STAKES (From Amiens Race 1) – 2200M | TIME: 00:25 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 12500
BLUFF (FR) Showed improvement when 3rd at Le Croise-Laroche over 1800m on 4 November in a Claiming Handicap. Does well in this division and has claims. CAMELARUA (FR) Yet to win a race and finished 12th at Longchamp over 2400m on 13 October in a Class 3 Handicap. Capable of doing better and could contest the finish. HANDHY (FR) In very good form and finished 2nd at Le Croise-Laroche over 3200m on 4 November in a Claiming Handicap. Can go one place better. JURMALA (IRE) Unreliable and finished 16th at Saint-Cloud over 2000m on 14 October in a Class 3 Handicap. Can be competitive in this line-up.
RACE 11: TONY CLOUT (PRIX DU PETIT SAINT-JEAN) CLAIMING STAKES (From Amiens Race 2) – 2200M | TIME: 01:00 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 11500
YZYA (FR) Yet to win a race and was unplaced at Angers Eventard over 1600m on 8 June in a Handicap. Returns from a break and could score dropping to a claimer. WILELA (GER) Not reliable so far and was 10th at Hanover over this distance in a Maiden on 25 October. Did better at this course before that and is a real threat. CAPITOL HILL (FR) Has struggled of late and finished 12th at Chantilly over 1800m on 15 October in a Handicap. Likely to do better back on the grass and is not out of it. CATHERINE LA MER (FR) Unreliable and was unplaced at Lyon-La Soie over 1800m on 11 October in a Handicap. Clearly capable of doing better and should be a threat.
RACE 12: ZOO D’AMIENS MAIDEN STAKES (From Amiens Race 3) – 1650M | TIME: 01:35 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15600
BEST HEAVEN (FR) Showed promise on debut when 3rd at Compiegne over 1400m on 9 October in a Maiden. Likely to improve and could score. DELAJA (IRE) Did not show her best when 7th at Deauville over 1500m on 22 October in a Class 3 Conditions race. Clearly capable of doing better and is not out of it. ASSYRIE (FR) Not reliable and came home 6th at Compiegne over 1400m on 24 September in a Class 3 Handicap. Can make the frame. SOUTTER (FR) Not disgraced when 4th on debut at Fontainebleau over 1600m on 16 October in a Claimer. Capable of improvement and is a threat.
RACE 13: COISY HANDICAP (From Amiens Race 4) – 1650M | TIME: 02:08 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 13400
REKHALE (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Deauville over 1500m on 21 October in a Class 3 Handicap. Just as good on the grass and can follow up carrying a penalty. GRAN HABANO (IRE) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Fontainebleau over 1600m on 16 October in a Class 4 Conditions race. Can be competitive once again. LE CHAT BOTTE (FR) Victorious over this track and trip on 28 October in a Class 4 Handicap. Carries a penalty but could double up. MASSA CHOP (FR) Unreliable but and was runner-up over this course and distance on 28 October in a Class 4 Handicap. Can be a lively danger when in the right mood.
RACE 14: PONT DE METZ HANDICAP (From Amiens Race 5) – 1650M | TIME: 02:40 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 11500
NIIA (FR) Did not show her best when 13th at Deauville over 1500m on 21 October in a Class 4 Handicap. Will do better back on the grass and could score. KATANA DES ROCS (FR) Yet to win a race and came home 6th over this track and trip on 28 October in a Class 4 Handicap. Capable of contesting the finish. BAWE ISLAND (FR) In good form and finished 4th at Lignieres over 1600m on 5 November in a Class 4 Handicap. Can be competitive. WHIZALIO (FR) Has some fair form and came home 4th at Amiens over 1650m on 28 October in a Class 4 Handicap. Can make the frame.
RACE 15: D’ALBERT HANDICAP (From Amiens Race 6) – 1650M | TIME: 03:12 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300
NIGHT MARY (FR) Has only been modest of late and was unplaced at Lyon-La Soie over 2150m on 23 October in a Handicap. Should like it back on the grass and could score if at best. TACT (FR) Showed some improvement when 4th at Nancy over 1400m on 1 November in a Handicap. Can get involved with the finish. ALINKA (FR) Finished 11th over this track and trip on 28 October in a Claimer. Capable of making the frame on best form. EXCESSIVE (FR) Not reliable but was 4th at Le Mans over 1600m on 5 October in a Handicap. Clearly not out of it in this line-up.
RACE 16: BAIE DE SOMME (PRIX DE LA HOTOIE) STAKES (From Amiens Race 7) – 2900M | TIME: 03:44 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15600
GAREYA (IRE) Unplaced at Saint-Cloud over 2500m on 25 October in a Class 2 Handicap. Clearly capable of better and could score. NITRO PRECIEUSE (FR) Not disgraced when 4th on debut at Saint-Cloud over 2500m on 14 October in a Class 2 Conditions race. MITCHELL’S COMET Unplaced on debut in a Class 4 Conditions race at Saint-Cloud over 1600m on 14 October. Capable of improvement stepped up in distance and could make the frame. GAME OF STARS (GER) Showed some improvement when 2nd at Deauville over 2500m on 21 October in a Claimer. Tougher task this time but is not out of it.
RACE 1: PORTE NADON STAKES (From Fontainebleau Race 1) – 2000M | TIME: 19:00 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25600
SHUNSHOKU (FR) Won nicely at Compiegne over 1800m on 9 October in a Maiden on her second start. She can follow up under Christophe Soumillon. KENERGY (FR) Got off the mark over 2000m at Compiegne in a maiden last time on 15 September, which came after consistent previous efforts. Hard to overlook. SEA THE STORM (FR) Unplaced in the German Oaks (Gr.1) on 2 August at Dusseldorf (DEU) over 2200m when last racing. Useful form when trained in the UK. She is capable of being involved. YACOMO (FR) Finished 8th at Clairefontaine over 2400m in a handicap on 20 October when last seen, Group 3 placed in June in Germany over 2000m. Merits consideration.
RACE 2: LA LANDE DE BRUYERE MAIDEN STAKES (From Fontainebleau Race 2) – 1400M | TIME: 19:35 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 27400
KESKAVIEL (FR) Finished 6th at Chantilly over 1800m on 26 October in a Listed. Supplemented for this and he can be competitive down in class. MUHAATHER (FR) Finished 4th at Saint-Cloud over 1500m on 18 September in a Conditions race on debut. She will know more this time and can play a lead role. PETITE VAGABONDE (FR) Fifth at Chantilly over 1600m on 10 October in a Maiden and placed 3rd on debut before that. Among the leading chances. ELMO PUTNEY (FR) Finished 4th at Le Mans over 1600m on 28 October in a Maiden race. Ought to be in the shake-up.
RACE 3: VICHY HANDICAP (From Fontainebleau Race 3) – 1200M | TIME: 20:10 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25900
MAGNA GRACE (IRE) Came home 7th at Chantilly over 1200m on 19 September in a Group III and two promising efforts before that. Drops in class and can get off the mark. LA BELLE ISOLA (FR) Solid effort when she was runner-up at Marseille-Borely over 1200m on 12 October in a Handicap and a win before that in September in a Class 2 race. Player. LA BARAKA (FR) Got off the mark on her latest start at Marseille-Borely over 1200m on 12 October in a Handicap. Each-way must. WESTMINSTER FIRE Threatening to win and was runner-up at Les Sables D’Olonne over 1200m on 22 October in a Maiden when last seen. In the mix.
RACE 4: ROLAND FOUGEDOIRE HANDICAP (From Fontainebleau Race 4) – 1200M | TIME: 20:55 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 50900
FATA MORGANA (FR) Finished 8th at Chantilly over 1200m on 15 October in a Class 3 Handicap, two placed efforts before that including a 2nd at Deauville in a Quinte+ handicap. Key chance. ALPARSLAN (FR) Won well at Chantilly over 1200m on 15 October in a Class 3 Handicap. He can be competitive despite a penalty having won this race last year. PRINCE AUBOIS (FR) Showed promise and was 3rd at Chantilly over 1200m on 15 October in a Class 2 Handicap. Hard to rule out of the top-three. SCHUMAN (FR) Runner-up at Chantilly over 1200m on 15 October in a Class 2 Handicap and two nice placed efforts previously. Among the leading chances.
RACE 5: FONTAINEBLEAU VILLE DU CHEVAL HANDICAP (From Fontainebleau Race 5) – 1200M | TIME: 21:30 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200
JASMIN DORE (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Toulouse over 1400m on 1 November in a Class 4 Handicap. He has been knocking on the door and can get deserved success. EXCALIBUR (FR) Fourth at Lyon-La Soie over 1150m on 21 October in a Class 4 Handicap when last seen. Veteran performer who can be involved. CHUNKA WAKAN (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Agen Le Passage over 1200m on 25 October in a Class 4. Back to form last time and merits close attention. POSSI (FR) Came home 6th at Nancy over 1400m on 1 November in a Handicap. She is not ideally drawn but has place ambitions.
RACE 6: JOUR DE GALOP MAIDEN STAKES (From Fontainebleau Race 6) – 1800M | TIME: 22:05 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 18300
ZAKETT (FR) In good form and finished 3rd at Longchamp over 1800m on 18 October in a Conditions race on debut. Open to progress and she can score. WILD TRUE (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Clairefontaine over 1800m on 20 October in a Maiden on his second start. He seems to be improving and can be a threat. WISH ME LUCK (FR) Finished 6th at Le Mans over 1600m on 28 October in a Maiden when last appearing. One to pay attention to. COLCHESTER (FR) Finished 6th at Deauville over 1500m on 21 October in a Class 2 race. Each-way player.
RACE 7: DENISY LISTED STAKES (From Fontainebleau Race 7) – 3000M | TIME: 22:40 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 47600
ARROW EAGLE (FR) Unplaced at Longchamp over 2400m on 4 October in a Group I Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. Former winner of the Prix Royal Oak (Gr.1) in October 2025. Down in class he can score. PRINCESSE D’AMOUR (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Longchamp over 3100m on 18 October in a Class 2 Handicap and a win before that. She can be competitive. MARINALEDA (FR) She has won her last two starts, the most recent at Saint-Cloud over 2500m on 25 October in a Class 2 Handicap. She is improving and can not be discounted. URCHIN Won easily by 10 lengths on his latest start at Haydock (UK) over 2800m in a conditions race on 16 October. He deserves to step up in class and has more to come.
RACE 8: GUY THIBAULT HANDICAP (From Fontainebleau Race 8) – 1200M | TIME: 23:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25900
WHITE PLATIN (FR) Third at Fontainebleau over 1400m on 2 November in a Class 3 Handicap and placed on his two previous starts. One to pay close attention to. DASH DIZZY (IRE) Finished 6th at Le Mans over 1400m on 28 October in a Claimer. He wears blinkers for the first time and can be involved. CROOK (FR) Unplaced at Deauville over 1200m on 12 July in a Handicap. He handles soft ground well and can feature. PRADARO Finished 9th at Chantilly over 1200m on 15 October in a Class 3 Handicap. Loves this track and is hard to overlook each-way.
RACE 9: CHATEAU-LANDON HANDICAP (From Fontainebleau Race 9) – 1200M | TIME: 23:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 21100
RED GUST (FR) Nice success at Fontainebleau over 1200m on 16 October in a Class 3 Handicap when last seen. He can defy a penalty with Maxime Guyon once again doing the steering. EAGLE GATE (FR) Finished 8th at Toulouse over 1200m on 26 October in a Class 4 Handicap and a 2nd on his previous start at this track. He can make an impact. MICHELANGELO (FR) Ran well to be runner-up at Les Sables D’Olonne over 1200m on 22 October in a Class 4 and a win before that at Deauville in October in a Class 4 race. Key chance. JESS LIVERMORE Finished 8th at Fontainebleau over 1200m on 16 October in a Class 3 Handicap. He is capable of making the top-three.
RACE 10: DAUPHINES CLAIMING STAKES (From Amiens Race 1) – 2200M | TIME: 00:25 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 12500
BLUFF (FR) Showed improvement when 3rd at Le Croise-Laroche over 1800m on 4 November in a Claiming Handicap. Does well in this division and has claims. CAMELARUA (FR) Yet to win a race and finished 12th at Longchamp over 2400m on 13 October in a Class 3 Handicap. Capable of doing better and could contest the finish. HANDHY (FR) In very good form and finished 2nd at Le Croise-Laroche over 3200m on 4 November in a Claiming Handicap. Can go one place better. JURMALA (IRE) Unreliable and finished 16th at Saint-Cloud over 2000m on 14 October in a Class 3 Handicap. Can be competitive in this line-up.
RACE 11: TONY CLOUT (PRIX DU PETIT SAINT-JEAN) CLAIMING STAKES (From Amiens Race 2) – 2200M | TIME: 01:00 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 11500
YZYA (FR) Yet to win a race and was unplaced at Angers Eventard over 1600m on 8 June in a Handicap. Returns from a break and could score dropping to a claimer. WILELA (GER) Not reliable so far and was 10th at Hanover over this distance in a Maiden on 25 October. Did better at this course before that and is a real threat. CAPITOL HILL (FR) Has struggled of late and finished 12th at Chantilly over 1800m on 15 October in a Handicap. Likely to do better back on the grass and is not out of it. CATHERINE LA MER (FR) Unreliable and was unplaced at Lyon-La Soie over 1800m on 11 October in a Handicap. Clearly capable of doing better and should be a threat.
RACE 12: ZOO D’AMIENS MAIDEN STAKES (From Amiens Race 3) – 1650M | TIME: 01:35 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15600
BEST HEAVEN (FR) Showed promise on debut when 3rd at Compiegne over 1400m on 9 October in a Maiden. Likely to improve and could score. DELAJA (IRE) Did not show her best when 7th at Deauville over 1500m on 22 October in a Class 3 Conditions race. Clearly capable of doing better and is not out of it. ASSYRIE (FR) Not reliable and came home 6th at Compiegne over 1400m on 24 September in a Class 3 Handicap. Can make the frame. SOUTTER (FR) Not disgraced when 4th on debut at Fontainebleau over 1600m on 16 October in a Claimer. Capable of improvement and is a threat.
RACE 13: COISY HANDICAP (From Amiens Race 4) – 1650M | TIME: 02:08 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 13400
REKHALE (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Deauville over 1500m on 21 October in a Class 3 Handicap. Just as good on the grass and can follow up carrying a penalty. GRAN HABANO (IRE) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Fontainebleau over 1600m on 16 October in a Class 4 Conditions race. Can be competitive once again. LE CHAT BOTTE (FR) Victorious over this track and trip on 28 October in a Class 4 Handicap. Carries a penalty but could double up. MASSA CHOP (FR) Unreliable but and was runner-up over this course and distance on 28 October in a Class 4 Handicap. Can be a lively danger when in the right mood.
RACE 14: PONT DE METZ HANDICAP (From Amiens Race 5) – 1650M | TIME: 02:40 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 11500
NIIA (FR) Did not show her best when 13th at Deauville over 1500m on 21 October in a Class 4 Handicap. Will do better back on the grass and could score. KATANA DES ROCS (FR) Yet to win a race and came home 6th over this track and trip on 28 October in a Class 4 Handicap. Capable of contesting the finish. BAWE ISLAND (FR) In good form and finished 4th at Lignieres over 1600m on 5 November in a Class 4 Handicap. Can be competitive. WHIZALIO (FR) Has some fair form and came home 4th at Amiens over 1650m on 28 October in a Class 4 Handicap. Can make the frame.
RACE 15: D’ALBERT HANDICAP (From Amiens Race 6) – 1650M | TIME: 03:12 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300
NIGHT MARY (FR) Has only been modest of late and was unplaced at Lyon-La Soie over 2150m on 23 October in a Handicap. Should like it back on the grass and could score if at best. TACT (FR) Showed some improvement when 4th at Nancy over 1400m on 1 November in a Handicap. Can get involved with the finish. ALINKA (FR) Finished 11th over this track and trip on 28 October in a Claimer. Capable of making the frame on best form. EXCESSIVE (FR) Not reliable but was 4th at Le Mans over 1600m on 5 October in a Handicap. Clearly not out of it in this line-up.
RACE 16: BAIE DE SOMME (PRIX DE LA HOTOIE) STAKES (From Amiens Race 7) – 2900M | TIME: 03:44 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15600
GAREYA (IRE) Unplaced at Saint-Cloud over 2500m on 25 October in a Class 2 Handicap. Clearly capable of better and could score. NITRO PRECIEUSE (FR) Not disgraced when 4th on debut at Saint-Cloud over 2500m on 14 October in a Class 2 Conditions race. MITCHELL’S COMET Unplaced on debut in a Class 4 Conditions race at Saint-Cloud over 1600m on 14 October. Capable of improvement stepped up in distance and could make the frame. GAME OF STARS (GER) Showed some improvement when 2nd at Deauville over 2500m on 21 October in a Claimer. Tougher task this time but is not out of it.
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RACE 1: TROISSY STAKES (2YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 1) – 1600M | TIME: 18:40 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 31100
MAYFAIR TIME (IRE) Outclassed the opposition at Chantilly over 1400m in a Maiden on 7 October. A three-length winner with Mickael Barzalona up on the sand and can follow up. CIAO BELLO (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Saint-Cloud over 1600m in a Handicap on 14 October. Consistent performer who was narrowly beaten last time and now tries the sand. GAFARA (FR) Ran seventh at ParisLongchamp over 1600m in a Class 2 on 3 October. Found that field too strong but should run well in this company. LA REINE CHRIS (IRE) Victorious at Marseille-Borely over 1800m in a Maiden on 17 October. Showed courage with that narrow last win and could have more to come.
RACE 2: BOSQUET SAINT-ROMAIN CLAMING STAKES (3YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 2) – 1800M | TIME: 19:17 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 22100
COLOMBY (IRE) Ran seventh at Clairefontaine over 1600m in a Class 2 on 20 October. Is back on the sand where he has performed well in both starts and tries a little further which could also suit. CAUDRY (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Fontainebleau over 1600m in a Claimer on 16 October. A narrow winner last time but has won both Claimer races so far and is proven on this surface. BARISTO (FR) Came home seventh at Clairefontaine over 1800m in a Claimer on 29 August. Another who has proven ability at this level and deserves respect. VEGA MEMORIES (FR) In good form and finished third at La Teste De Buch over 1800m in a Claimer on 26 June. Is proven over the distance but tries the sand. Should have a say in the finish.
RACE 3: VOIE DU GARDE STAKES (2YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 3) – 1900M | TIME: 19:52 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 27400
PENDEEN 2YO Filly by Kingman out of Siyouni mare Shine For You trained Francis-Henri Graffard. Dam won two Listed races at Saint-Cloud and placed third in a Group 3 in the UK. Deserves respect with Mickael Barzalona up. BSHARRI 2YO Filly by Zarak out of Lawman mare May Rose trained by Francis-Henri Graffard. Half-brother to Group 3- placed and Listed winner Bosphorus Rose in the UK and Ireland. VANAVALONA (FR) 2YO Filly by Persian King out of Wootton Bassett mare trained by Amy Murphy. Granddam won two Listed races. NOUR ALWAY (FR) 2YO Filly by Galiway out of Sea The Moon mare Shauyra trained by Eric Li baud. Dam’s third foal to run and one of them already scored a Maiden victory for Libaud.
RACE 4: L’ECLUSE DE CREIL CLAIMING STAKES (3YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 4) – 1400M | TIME: 20:27 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 22100
NIEDERBRONN (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Clairefontaine over 1400m in a Claimer on 20 October. Was beaten 1.25 lengths and showed ability in a Handicap in August. EPI (IRE) Not disgraced when third at Chantilly over 1400m in a Handicap on 16 March. Not beaten too far over this course and distance and should be competitive again. GOLDEN HIND (FR) Finished seventh at Deauville over 1300m in a Handicap on 22 October. Drops in class and is drawn in pole position so could be a threat. LIKE LINDY (USA) Fifth at Fontainebleau over 1200m in a Claimer on 16 October. Has placed in last two starts on the sand and should be in the mix once again.
RACE 5: MONT CESAR STAKES (2YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 5) – 1900M | TIME: 21:12 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 27400
LIKASI (IRE) Colt by Sottsass, the dam won once. Not ideally drawn in stall 11 but cannot be overlooked with Mickael Barzalona booked to ride. DOUE (FR) Colt by Mehmas, the dam was unraced. Likely to improve for this outing if the betting vibes are lively. DUC D’AUMALE (FR) Gelding by Bayside Boy, the dam won once. Can be expected to give a good account on debut with a leading jockey booked to ride. ESKOW (FR) Colt by Galileo Gold, the dam won 5 races. Dam knew how to win and this colt is worth a market check on racecourse bow.
RACE 6: LAIE DES TETES SALMON HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 6) – 1800M | TIME: 21:47 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 22100
JIEPIE ET JO (FR) Fifth at Nantes over 1600m in a Class 2 on 2 November. Has experience and is hard to oppose. GOLDEN PACO (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Amiens over 1600m in a Claimer on 28 October. With a new trainer now and can be effective on first run on the PSF . LE TROCA (FR) Fourth at Angers Eventard over 2000m in a Maiden on 31 October. Capable of being competitive. SELINUNTE (IRE) Second at Durtal over 2000m in a Claimer on 25 October. Handicap debut and can make presence felt.
RACE 7: LAIE DES FONDS HOUCHARD HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 7) – 1800M | TIME: 22:22 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25900
DRONGO (FR) Third at Toulouse over 1600m in a Class 2 on 16 October. Can give a good account if defying top-weight. SUNNY QUEEN (FR) Third at Deauville over 1400m in a Handicap on 30 October and several placed efforts before that. Honest filly who can make the top-four. APOPHENIE (IRE) Fourth at Saint-Cloud over 1600m in a Handicap on 14 October, and a good second previously at PaisLongchamp in September. Looks ready to get deserved success. GOLDEN RUN (FR) Came home ninth at Saint-Cloud over 1600m in a Handicap on 14 October. Better efforts before that including a win at Saint-Malo in August . Can surprise if fit enough.
RACE 8: PETITE SINGERIE STAKES (3YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 8) – 1600M | TIME: 22:57 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 32000
VERNON (FR) Finished eighth at Clairefontaine over 1600m in a Class 2 on 20 October, and placed on four previous starts prior. Can bounce back to score. AZURE DRAGON (IRE) Unplaced at Deauville over 2000m in a Class 1 on 13 August, and a win before that at Chantilly over 1600m in a Class 2 on 24 June. Has work to do but is not out of it. TAXI ROSE (FR) Finished third at Compiegne over 1400m in a Class 2 on 10 July after a win on debut. Merits consideration. CHARLY (FR) Ran sixth at Saint-Cloud over 1400m in a Listed on 2 October. Has won three races this year. Place chance.
RACE 9: CINQ CINQ MAIDEN (3YO) (FROM LYON LA SOIE RACE 1) – 2150M | TIME: 23:29 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15600
ZARLAND (FR) Not reliable and came home seventh at Clairefontaine over 2400m in a Handicap on 20 October. Can bounce back to beat these rivals. GAITA (GER) Has only been modest of late and came home sixth at this course over 2400m in a Maiden on 23 October. Can challenge for top honors this time. TO BE NICE (FR) Did not show best when tenth at Marseille-Borely over 2000m in a Maiden on 26 October. Did better on debut and could be a threat trying the PSF . SHANVICTUS (FR) Finished ninth at Marseille-Borely over 2000m in a Maiden on 26 October. Did better on debut and is capable of making the frame trying the PSF .
RACE 10: VANCIA HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM LYON LA SOIE RACE 2) – 2400M | TIME: 00:01 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300
NOUSDEUX (FR) Not disgraced when fifth at this course over 3200m in a Class 4 Handicap on 23 October. Better around this distance and could score. MY SECRET LIGHT (FR) Holding form and finished fourth at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2400m in a Class 4 Handicap on 20 October. Probably better on the grass but has been consistent of late and is not out of it. ROLEXXA (FR) Successful at Baden-Baden over 2000m in a Handicap on 16 October. Was not disgraced at this course before that and can double up. CASCADEO (FR) Often competitive and finished fourth at this course 2200m in a Class 4 Handicap on 23 October. Can make the frame.
RACE 11: CANAL HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM LYON LA SOIE RACE 3) – 2400M | TIME: 00:37 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 14400
SECOND TO NONE (IRE) In good form and finished third at this course over 2200m in a Class 4 Handicap on 23 October. Can be competitive once again. P ARVA SCURRA (USA) On a long losing run but was fifth at this course over 2200m in a Class 4 Handicap on 23 October. Might play a minor role. SUCCESS STORY (FR) Not disgraced when third at Agen Le Passage over 3200m in a Class 4 on 25 October. Not as reliable on this surface but can make the frame. VITUS BERING (FR) Remains in good shape and was third at Nimes over 1800m in a Class 4 on 1 November. Can get into the mix of things again.
RACE 12: SIGNORA HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM LYON LA SOIE RACE 4) – 2400M | TIME: 01:11 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300
MARANELLO (FR) Yet to win a race but is knocking at the door and was runner-up in a Claimer over this track and trip on 23 October. Can go one place better. FIRST LADY STAR (FR) Holding form and was fourth at this course over 2200m in a Handicap on 23 October. Can be a threat to these rivals. TEMADIVA (FR) Not disgraced when fifth at this course over 2200m in a Handicap on 23 October. Can be competitive at this track and trip. DAYTONINE (IRE) Has only been modest of late and finished fifth at Deauville over 2400m in a Claimer on 21 October. Capable of making the frame.
RACE 1: TROISSY STAKES (2YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 1) – 1600M | TIME: 18:40 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 31100
MAYFAIR TIME (IRE) Outclassed the opposition at Chantilly over 1400m in a Maiden on 7 October. A three-length winner with Mickael Barzalona up on the sand and can follow up. CIAO BELLO (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Saint-Cloud over 1600m in a Handicap on 14 October. Consistent performer who was narrowly beaten last time and now tries the sand. GAFARA (FR) Ran seventh at ParisLongchamp over 1600m in a Class 2 on 3 October. Found that field too strong but should run well in this company. LA REINE CHRIS (IRE) Victorious at Marseille-Borely over 1800m in a Maiden on 17 October. Showed courage with that narrow last win and could have more to come.
RACE 2: BOSQUET SAINT-ROMAIN CLAMING STAKES (3YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 2) – 1800M | TIME: 19:17 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 22100
COLOMBY (IRE) Ran seventh at Clairefontaine over 1600m in a Class 2 on 20 October. Is back on the sand where he has performed well in both starts and tries a little further which could also suit. CAUDRY (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Fontainebleau over 1600m in a Claimer on 16 October. A narrow winner last time but has won both Claimer races so far and is proven on this surface. BARISTO (FR) Came home seventh at Clairefontaine over 1800m in a Claimer on 29 August. Another who has proven ability at this level and deserves respect. VEGA MEMORIES (FR) In good form and finished third at La Teste De Buch over 1800m in a Claimer on 26 June. Is proven over the distance but tries the sand. Should have a say in the finish.
RACE 3: VOIE DU GARDE STAKES (2YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 3) – 1900M | TIME: 19:52 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 27400
PENDEEN 2YO Filly by Kingman out of Siyouni mare Shine For You trained Francis-Henri Graffard. Dam won two Listed races at Saint-Cloud and placed third in a Group 3 in the UK. Deserves respect with Mickael Barzalona up. BSHARRI 2YO Filly by Zarak out of Lawman mare May Rose trained by Francis-Henri Graffard. Half-brother to Group 3- placed and Listed winner Bosphorus Rose in the UK and Ireland. VANAVALONA (FR) 2YO Filly by Persian King out of Wootton Bassett mare trained by Amy Murphy. Granddam won two Listed races. NOUR ALWAY (FR) 2YO Filly by Galiway out of Sea The Moon mare Shauyra trained by Eric Li baud. Dam’s third foal to run and one of them already scored a Maiden victory for Libaud.
RACE 4: L’ECLUSE DE CREIL CLAIMING STAKES (3YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 4) – 1400M | TIME: 20:27 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 22100
NIEDERBRONN (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up at Clairefontaine over 1400m in a Claimer on 20 October. Was beaten 1.25 lengths and showed ability in a Handicap in August. EPI (IRE) Not disgraced when third at Chantilly over 1400m in a Handicap on 16 March. Not beaten too far over this course and distance and should be competitive again. GOLDEN HIND (FR) Finished seventh at Deauville over 1300m in a Handicap on 22 October. Drops in class and is drawn in pole position so could be a threat. LIKE LINDY (USA) Fifth at Fontainebleau over 1200m in a Claimer on 16 October. Has placed in last two starts on the sand and should be in the mix once again.
RACE 5: MONT CESAR STAKES (2YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 5) – 1900M | TIME: 21:12 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 27400
LIKASI (IRE) Colt by Sottsass, the dam won once. Not ideally drawn in stall 11 but cannot be overlooked with Mickael Barzalona booked to ride. DOUE (FR) Colt by Mehmas, the dam was unraced. Likely to improve for this outing if the betting vibes are lively. DUC D’AUMALE (FR) Gelding by Bayside Boy, the dam won once. Can be expected to give a good account on debut with a leading jockey booked to ride. ESKOW (FR) Colt by Galileo Gold, the dam won 5 races. Dam knew how to win and this colt is worth a market check on racecourse bow.
RACE 6: LAIE DES TETES SALMON HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 6) – 1800M | TIME: 21:47 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 22100
JIEPIE ET JO (FR) Fifth at Nantes over 1600m in a Class 2 on 2 November. Has experience and is hard to oppose. GOLDEN PACO (FR) Outclassed the opposition at Amiens over 1600m in a Claimer on 28 October. With a new trainer now and can be effective on first run on the PSF . LE TROCA (FR) Fourth at Angers Eventard over 2000m in a Maiden on 31 October. Capable of being competitive. SELINUNTE (IRE) Second at Durtal over 2000m in a Claimer on 25 October. Handicap debut and can make presence felt.
RACE 7: LAIE DES FONDS HOUCHARD HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 7) – 1800M | TIME: 22:22 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25900
DRONGO (FR) Third at Toulouse over 1600m in a Class 2 on 16 October. Can give a good account if defying top-weight. SUNNY QUEEN (FR) Third at Deauville over 1400m in a Handicap on 30 October and several placed efforts before that. Honest filly who can make the top-four. APOPHENIE (IRE) Fourth at Saint-Cloud over 1600m in a Handicap on 14 October, and a good second previously at PaisLongchamp in September. Looks ready to get deserved success. GOLDEN RUN (FR) Came home ninth at Saint-Cloud over 1600m in a Handicap on 14 October. Better efforts before that including a win at Saint-Malo in August . Can surprise if fit enough.
RACE 8: PETITE SINGERIE STAKES (3YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 8) – 1600M | TIME: 22:57 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 32000
VERNON (FR) Finished eighth at Clairefontaine over 1600m in a Class 2 on 20 October, and placed on four previous starts prior. Can bounce back to score. AZURE DRAGON (IRE) Unplaced at Deauville over 2000m in a Class 1 on 13 August, and a win before that at Chantilly over 1600m in a Class 2 on 24 June. Has work to do but is not out of it. TAXI ROSE (FR) Finished third at Compiegne over 1400m in a Class 2 on 10 July after a win on debut. Merits consideration. CHARLY (FR) Ran sixth at Saint-Cloud over 1400m in a Listed on 2 October. Has won three races this year. Place chance.
RACE 9: CINQ CINQ MAIDEN (3YO) (FROM LYON LA SOIE RACE 1) – 2150M | TIME: 23:29 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15600
ZARLAND (FR) Not reliable and came home seventh at Clairefontaine over 2400m in a Handicap on 20 October. Can bounce back to beat these rivals. GAITA (GER) Has only been modest of late and came home sixth at this course over 2400m in a Maiden on 23 October. Can challenge for top honors this time. TO BE NICE (FR) Did not show best when tenth at Marseille-Borely over 2000m in a Maiden on 26 October. Did better on debut and could be a threat trying the PSF . SHANVICTUS (FR) Finished ninth at Marseille-Borely over 2000m in a Maiden on 26 October. Did better on debut and is capable of making the frame trying the PSF .
RACE 10: VANCIA HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM LYON LA SOIE RACE 2) – 2400M | TIME: 00:01 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300
NOUSDEUX (FR) Not disgraced when fifth at this course over 3200m in a Class 4 Handicap on 23 October. Better around this distance and could score. MY SECRET LIGHT (FR) Holding form and finished fourth at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2400m in a Class 4 Handicap on 20 October. Probably better on the grass but has been consistent of late and is not out of it. ROLEXXA (FR) Successful at Baden-Baden over 2000m in a Handicap on 16 October. Was not disgraced at this course before that and can double up. CASCADEO (FR) Often competitive and finished fourth at this course 2200m in a Class 4 Handicap on 23 October. Can make the frame.
RACE 11: CANAL HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM LYON LA SOIE RACE 3) – 2400M | TIME: 00:37 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 14400
SECOND TO NONE (IRE) In good form and finished third at this course over 2200m in a Class 4 Handicap on 23 October. Can be competitive once again. P ARVA SCURRA (USA) On a long losing run but was fifth at this course over 2200m in a Class 4 Handicap on 23 October. Might play a minor role. SUCCESS STORY (FR) Not disgraced when third at Agen Le Passage over 3200m in a Class 4 on 25 October. Not as reliable on this surface but can make the frame. VITUS BERING (FR) Remains in good shape and was third at Nimes over 1800m in a Class 4 on 1 November. Can get into the mix of things again.
RACE 12: SIGNORA HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM LYON LA SOIE RACE 4) – 2400M | TIME: 01:11 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300
MARANELLO (FR) Yet to win a race but is knocking at the door and was runner-up in a Claimer over this track and trip on 23 October. Can go one place better. FIRST LADY STAR (FR) Holding form and was fourth at this course over 2200m in a Handicap on 23 October. Can be a threat to these rivals. TEMADIVA (FR) Not disgraced when fifth at this course over 2200m in a Handicap on 23 October. Can be competitive at this track and trip. DAYTONINE (IRE) Has only been modest of late and finished fifth at Deauville over 2400m in a Claimer on 21 October. Capable of making the frame.
France Express Form & Race Previews (Saint-Cloud) – Sunday, November 8
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RACE 1: PRIX ANTIVARI STAKES (2YO) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 1) – 1500M | TIME: 19:48 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 45700
BATUKHAN (FR) Colt by Dubawi. Dam won 3 races including a Group 2. Will be well-tuned and can get off the mark on first day at school. THE PYRENEES (IRE) Colt by Wootton Bassett. Dam was placed a few times. Choice pedigree and from a trainer that has his horses in rude health. Hard to ignore. LE HAM (FR) Colt by Goken. Dam won 4 races including two Listed, and was placed in a Group 2 and Group 1. The booking of Christophe Soumillon is an interesting view. Can have a say at the business end. TRYSTAR (FR) Colt by Sea The Moon. Dam won 4 races including two Listed. Half-brother to Dreamliner (Listed and Group 3 winner). Some good aspects to profile and can make presence felt.
RACE 2: PRIX HEROD LISTED STAKES (2YO) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 2) – 1400M | TIME: 20:23 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 54900
FLYING SPUR (FR) Won a Class 3 in June and was highly tried in Group races on next two starts. Latest third over 1600m in a Class 2 at ParisLongchamp on 3 October offers encouragement. Key chance. BELISA BAY (IRE) Has won four of last five starts, including a Listed on penultimate over 1200m on 26 July. Solid effort at Chantilly in a Group 3 when third over 1200m on 19 September when last seen. Player. HINATA GREY (IRE) Good third last time in a Listed at Chantilly over 1400m on 10 October, and was placed in Group races before that. Hard to overlook. SYDNEY MOON (FR) Tad below-par at Chantilly in a Listed on 26 October, a win before that at Borseaux Le Bouscat over 1600m in a Listed on 26 September. Among the leading contenders.
RACE 3: PRIX DOUVE STAKES (2YO) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 3) – 1500M | TIME: 20:58 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 45700
MALIKA (FR) Filly by Siyouni. Dam never ran. Looks good on paper and from a trainer that will have her well-prepared. One to pay attention to. KASSKA (IRE) Filly by Ghaiyyath. Dam was placed a few times. Half-sister to Leovanni (Group 2 winner) and connections will have her ready to go on racecourse bow. ROMANTIQUE Filly by Zarak. Dam won once. Nice profile and is worth a market inspection on first day at school. PASABAN (IRE) Filly by Lope De Vega. Dam never ran in France. Looks good on paper and is one to take seriously on debut if the betting vibes are lively.
RACE 4: PRIX TANTIEME LISTED STAKES (3YO+) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 4) – 1600M | TIME: 21:33 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 47600
VATICANA (FR) Game success at Saint-Cloud over 1600m in a Listed on 2 October. Likes this track and can follow up. ETINCELLE Second at Saint-Cloud over 1600m in a Listed behind VATICANA (4) when narrowly beaten on 2 October. On slightly better terms and is hard to overlook. CROWN OF OAKS Good second in the Prix Perth (Group 3) on latest start over this track and trip on 25 October . Travels from the UK and can make presence felt. TRUE DAWN Successful at Fontainebleau over 1400m in a Class 1 on 2 November. Improving with racing and has a good bit more to come.
RACE 5: PRIX SAGARO HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 5) – 3100M | TIME: 22:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 50900
ORAGEUX (FR) Back-to-back wins on last two starts, the latter in a Class 3 Handicap over 2400m at Lyon Parilly on 6 October. Hat-trick chance. DON’T SHUT ME DOWN (FR) Pleasing sixth in a Class 2 Handicap over 3000m at ParisLongchamp on 18 October. Each-way chance. DARK ROCKSTER (FR) Decent sixth in a Class 3 Handicap over 3400m at Deauville on 27 October. Overall place chance. PAOLINO (FR) Not the most convincing form of late, the latter when ninth in a Class 1 Handicap over 2400m at ParisLongchamp on 3 October. Can bounce back if fit enough.
RACE 6: PRIX VULCAIN LISTED STAKES (3YO) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 6) – 2500M | TIME: 22:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 50300
COSY BEAR (FR) Solid effort in a Listed finishing fifth over 2000m at Chantilly on 26 October. Strong winning chance. LAMELOISE (FR) Conquered again in a Class 2 Condition over 2400m at Saint-Cloud on 14 October. Can follow up. SHANOUR (FR) A winner in a Class 2 Condition over 2200m at Lyon Parilly on 6 October. Include in all plays. WIZARD OF LIPS (IRE) Admirable second in a Group 3 over 2400m at Baden Baden on 18 October. Each-way chance on overall form.
RACE 7: PRIX BUCKSKIN HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 7) – 3100M | TIME: 23:25 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25900
GRAND ART (FR) Good effort finishing third in a Class 3 Handicap over 3000m at ParisLongchamp on 18 October. Strong winning chance. ROOSTER CROWING (FR) Polished into third in a Class 4 Condition over 20 00m at Durtal on 25 October. Can inch closer. INSEPARABLE (FR) A winner in a Class 4 Handicap over 2800m at Clairefontaine on 20 October. Has the ability to follow up. SUMMER WAY (FR) Pleasing third in a Class 4 Condition over 3000m at Saint-Cloud on 22 May. Returns after a lengthy break but can run well fresh.
RACE 8: PRIX SOLITUDE LISTED STAKES (3YO) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 8) – 2000M | TIME: 00:00 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 50300
RUMPUMPEL (IRE) Followed up on maiden win in a Class 2 Condition over 2000m at ParisLongchamp on 13 October. Strong winning chance. LEGACY LINK Hearty effort in a Group 1 over 2400m finishing ninth at York on 20 August. Good each-way chance. ECIJA Pleasing third in a Listed over 2000m at Compiegne on 9 October. Won’t go down without a fighting chance. AURORA BEAU REAL (IRE) Broke the maiden spell over 2400m at Lyon Parilly on 26 September. Confidence should be up and must be included.
RACE 1: PRIX ANTIVARI STAKES (2YO) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 1) – 1500M | TIME: 19:48 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 45700
BATUKHAN (FR) Colt by Dubawi. Dam won 3 races including a Group 2. Will be well-tuned and can get off the mark on first day at school. THE PYRENEES (IRE) Colt by Wootton Bassett. Dam was placed a few times. Choice pedigree and from a trainer that has his horses in rude health. Hard to ignore. LE HAM (FR) Colt by Goken. Dam won 4 races including two Listed, and was placed in a Group 2 and Group 1. The booking of Christophe Soumillon is an interesting view. Can have a say at the business end. TRYSTAR (FR) Colt by Sea The Moon. Dam won 4 races including two Listed. Half-brother to Dreamliner (Listed and Group 3 winner). Some good aspects to profile and can make presence felt.
RACE 2: PRIX HEROD LISTED STAKES (2YO) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 2) – 1400M | TIME: 20:23 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 54900
FLYING SPUR (FR) Won a Class 3 in June and was highly tried in Group races on next two starts. Latest third over 1600m in a Class 2 at ParisLongchamp on 3 October offers encouragement. Key chance. BELISA BAY (IRE) Has won four of last five starts, including a Listed on penultimate over 1200m on 26 July. Solid effort at Chantilly in a Group 3 when third over 1200m on 19 September when last seen. Player. HINATA GREY (IRE) Good third last time in a Listed at Chantilly over 1400m on 10 October, and was placed in Group races before that. Hard to overlook. SYDNEY MOON (FR) Tad below-par at Chantilly in a Listed on 26 October, a win before that at Borseaux Le Bouscat over 1600m in a Listed on 26 September. Among the leading contenders.
RACE 3: PRIX DOUVE STAKES (2YO) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 3) – 1500M | TIME: 20:58 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 45700
MALIKA (FR) Filly by Siyouni. Dam never ran. Looks good on paper and from a trainer that will have her well-prepared. One to pay attention to. KASSKA (IRE) Filly by Ghaiyyath. Dam was placed a few times. Half-sister to Leovanni (Group 2 winner) and connections will have her ready to go on racecourse bow. ROMANTIQUE Filly by Zarak. Dam won once. Nice profile and is worth a market inspection on first day at school. PASABAN (IRE) Filly by Lope De Vega. Dam never ran in France. Looks good on paper and is one to take seriously on debut if the betting vibes are lively.
RACE 4: PRIX TANTIEME LISTED STAKES (3YO+) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 4) – 1600M | TIME: 21:33 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 47600
VATICANA (FR) Game success at Saint-Cloud over 1600m in a Listed on 2 October. Likes this track and can follow up. ETINCELLE Second at Saint-Cloud over 1600m in a Listed behind VATICANA (4) when narrowly beaten on 2 October. On slightly better terms and is hard to overlook. CROWN OF OAKS Good second in the Prix Perth (Group 3) on latest start over this track and trip on 25 October . Travels from the UK and can make presence felt. TRUE DAWN Successful at Fontainebleau over 1400m in a Class 1 on 2 November. Improving with racing and has a good bit more to come.
RACE 5: PRIX SAGARO HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 5) – 3100M | TIME: 22:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 50900
ORAGEUX (FR) Back-to-back wins on last two starts, the latter in a Class 3 Handicap over 2400m at Lyon Parilly on 6 October. Hat-trick chance. DON’T SHUT ME DOWN (FR) Pleasing sixth in a Class 2 Handicap over 3000m at ParisLongchamp on 18 October. Each-way chance. DARK ROCKSTER (FR) Decent sixth in a Class 3 Handicap over 3400m at Deauville on 27 October. Overall place chance. PAOLINO (FR) Not the most convincing form of late, the latter when ninth in a Class 1 Handicap over 2400m at ParisLongchamp on 3 October. Can bounce back if fit enough.
RACE 6: PRIX VULCAIN LISTED STAKES (3YO) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 6) – 2500M | TIME: 22:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 50300
COSY BEAR (FR) Solid effort in a Listed finishing fifth over 2000m at Chantilly on 26 October. Strong winning chance. LAMELOISE (FR) Conquered again in a Class 2 Condition over 2400m at Saint-Cloud on 14 October. Can follow up. SHANOUR (FR) A winner in a Class 2 Condition over 2200m at Lyon Parilly on 6 October. Include in all plays. WIZARD OF LIPS (IRE) Admirable second in a Group 3 over 2400m at Baden Baden on 18 October. Each-way chance on overall form.
RACE 7: PRIX BUCKSKIN HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 7) – 3100M | TIME: 23:25 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25900
GRAND ART (FR) Good effort finishing third in a Class 3 Handicap over 3000m at ParisLongchamp on 18 October. Strong winning chance. ROOSTER CROWING (FR) Polished into third in a Class 4 Condition over 20 00m at Durtal on 25 October. Can inch closer. INSEPARABLE (FR) A winner in a Class 4 Handicap over 2800m at Clairefontaine on 20 October. Has the ability to follow up. SUMMER WAY (FR) Pleasing third in a Class 4 Condition over 3000m at Saint-Cloud on 22 May. Returns after a lengthy break but can run well fresh.
RACE 8: PRIX SOLITUDE LISTED STAKES (3YO) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 8) – 2000M | TIME: 00:00 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 50300
RUMPUMPEL (IRE) Followed up on maiden win in a Class 2 Condition over 2000m at ParisLongchamp on 13 October. Strong winning chance. LEGACY LINK Hearty effort in a Group 1 over 2400m finishing ninth at York on 20 August. Good each-way chance. ECIJA Pleasing third in a Listed over 2000m at Compiegne on 9 October. Won’t go down without a fighting chance. AURORA BEAU REAL (IRE) Broke the maiden spell over 2400m at Lyon Parilly on 26 September. Confidence should be up and must be included.
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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE@2026.11.08
Turffontein Standside, 08.11.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R150.000, 12:05GMT+2
Race Summary: AMBERFORGO confirmed the promise of her KZN debut 4th with a close-up 3rd on her Highveld debut so won’t need to improve much to open her account. However, jockey Craig Zackey gets off the filly to ride stablemate QUITE A DAY instead, which bodes well for the chances of the latter on her reappearance after an 11-week break following an encouraging debut 2nd over 1000m. Newcomers HUMILITY, CARAMELLO, EPIPHANY, SECRATERIX and BRAVE XYLAH are bred to be useful so warrant respect before any market clues. SATISFIED has the form and experience to make her presence felt too. Follow the betting moves!
Selections: #10 Amberforgo, #12 Quite A Day, #3 Secraterix, #8 Epiphany
Turffontein Standside, 08.11.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R170.000, 12:40GMT+2
Race Summary: HIGH FIDELITY was 3rd (behind a subsequent Grade 2 winner) on debut over course and distance as a 2yo before a disappointing effort over 1400m, but reverts to this shorter trip on his 3yo reappearance as a gelding and could improve to make amends. MULHOLLAND DRIVE and KAY KIWI have shown enough to be competitive, though a bigger threat to the selection is likely to come from newcomers KING IN THE EAST, THE HEADMASTER and DANONOMITE. Follow the market moves for clues to their chances on debut.
Selections: #2 High Fidelity, #3 King In The East, #1 Mulholland Drive, #5 The Headmaster
Turffontein Standside, 08.11.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R110.000, 13:15GMT+2
Race Summary: TREASURE STATE was a good 3rd over track and trip in a stronger race last time and a repeat of that effort off a reduced mark should suffice. ROYAL HORIZON has dropped to a competitive rating and is weighted to pose a threat. EHHFIFTEENKJOE and STAGE ONE are held by that rival on recent form but could get into the picture. Veteran MICHAEL FARADAY and stablemate ORIENTAL BOUQUET also have earning potential on current form.
Selections: #2 Treasure State, #4 Royal Horizon, #1 Stage One, #6 Ehhfifteenkjoe
Turffontein Standside, 08.11.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R208.125, 13:50GMT+2
Race Summary: TAXI TO THE MOON is weighted to make a winning comeback after a 15-week break but is probably at best over 1000m. ZIYASHA has a bit to find on the form of their meetings in the Computaform Sprint and Golden Horse Sprint but has a fitness advantage after an encouraging comeback run over 1100m. CHARMING CHEETAH is closely matched on that form so warrants respect, along with the lightly raced SPEEDMAN whose form and versatility stand him in good stead. The latter remains open to improvement as a 4yo and is best kept onside. Stablemate ONE FINE WINTER fits a similar profile so isn’t taken lightly.
Selections: #3 Ziyasha, #6 Speedman, #1 Taxi To The Moon, #4 Charming Cheetah
Turffontein Standside, 08.11.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R250.000, 14:25GMT+2
Race Summary: GREEN DIAMOND has acquitted herself well in defeat in stronger races against male opposition off a higher mark so this represents a good opportunity to get back to winning ways. She finished 4th track and trip in the Grade 1 Computaform Sprint and a repeat of that performance should suffice. Last-start winners ANCHORAGE, TRIP OF FAITH and PLAYING TRIX remain competitive under respective penalties, and top-weight WHISTLE THE TUNE has proven credentials at this level. PRECOCIOUS boasts an unbeaten record over track and trip so has to be respected, along with FIERY ROSE and PERFECT MIRACLE.
Selections: #2 Green Diamond, #3 Anchorage, #7 Precocious, #10 Whistle The Tune
Turffontein Standside, 08.11.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R225.000, 15:00GMT+2
Race Summary: REECE’S WISH made light work of a career-high mark and step up in class against male opposition over this trip last time and could prove equal to this task with further improvement on the cards. DESTINY OF FIRE, returning PALACE DANCER, CARE FORGOT and VALENTINA BALDUCCI were well held at Grade 2 level when last seen but will be more competitive under these conditions. MERRYWEATHER had legitimate excuses last time and should be a factor if bouncing back to her earlier form. WILLY MEET AGAIN could also have a role to play reverting to this trip after a pleasing 1160m comeback.
Selections: #1 Reece’s Wish, #6 Merryweather, #4 Care Forgot, #7 Willy Meet Again
Turffontein Standside, 08.11.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R500.000, 15:35GMT+2
Race Summary: Last-chance saloon for some Betway Summer Cup hopefuls. Progressive big-race entry DRUMNADROCHIT was a most impressive wide-margin winner over this trip on the Inside track but the longer run-in could be even more to her liking, so a wide draw and 6-point penalty may not be enough to halt her momentum. PALACE PRINCE, MAIN DEFENDER, PARISIAN WALKWAY, RULE BY FORCE and FIELD MARSHAL have solid form credentials at this level to trouble the filly. LEGEND OF ARTHUR and PRINCE OF KILDARE could make their presence felt too if building on encouraging recent displays. MASTER SPY could earn too.
Selections: #12 Drumnadrochit, #5 Main Defender, #3 Legend Of Arthur, #1 Palace Prince
Turffontein Standside, 08.11.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R200.000, 16:10GMT+2
Race Summary: MISSION TO MARS was a beaten odds-on favourite over 2000m last time and will be looking to atone dropped back to 1600m, the distance over which he won his maiden by more than 10 lengths. RADIO STAR wasn’t winning out of turn on the Inside track 17 days ago but did benefit from his rider’s 4kg claim. He ought to remain competitive under a penalty without the weight allowance but, on the form of their 12 September meeting, CAPTAIN WEST is weighted to turn the tables on these revised terms. Returning WILD INTENT (changed stables), PORRIDGE BOY and YIPPEE KIYAY are also weighted to be competitive.
Selections: #6 Captain West, #4 Radio Star, #5 Porridge Boy, #2 Mission To Mars
Turffontein Standside, 08.11.2026, Race 9, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R120.000, 16:45GMT+2
Race Summary: Many with chances in a big field but it could pay to side with ZIP CODE whose last-start 2nd at this level under the same rider was encouraging. He earned a 2-point penalty for that effort but is drawn to do no work so should play another leading role. Unexposed CAMILLO CAVOUR is held by that rival on recent form but does have more scope for improvement so should acquit himself competitively. SHOREYBOMBA, BAY EMPIRE, BERRY LANCER and SEA SHANTY have the means to get into the picture too off their current marks. Well-bred COOL GAMBLER is bred to improve stepping up in trip so can pose a threat.
Selections: #2 Zip Code, #11 Cool Gambler, #6 Camillo Cavour, #8 Berry Lancer
Turffontein Standside, 08.11.2026, Race 10, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R160.000, 17:20GMT+2
Race Summary: Another big field and many with genuine Eachway chances, though none more so than CONTINENTAL KING whose consistency and solid course-and-distance record stand him in good stead. BANYAN and AFRICAN PRINCE are closely matched on recent 1000m form but this extended trip will likely favour the latter. LITTLE BOY BLUE, DANTE’S BOND and class-dropper BLIZZARD SNOW have form and experience at this level to get into the shake-up, along with last-start winners WILLOW CHARM, NAVASEVEN and SET TO MUSIC. Unexposed EGREMONT ran in a 2yo Grade 1 and is open to improvement as a 3yo after a rest and gelding.
Selections: #6 Continental King, #4 African Prince, #13 Dante’s Bond, #1 Banyan
Best Win: #12 DRUMNADROCHIT
Best Value Bet: #2 GREEN DIAMOND
Best Longshot: #2 GREEN DIAMOND
RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE@2026.11.08
Turffontein Standside, 08.11.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R150.000, 12:05GMT+2
Race Summary: AMBERFORGO confirmed the promise of her KZN debut 4th with a close-up 3rd on her Highveld debut so won’t need to improve much to open her account. However, jockey Craig Zackey gets off the filly to ride stablemate QUITE A DAY instead, which bodes well for the chances of the latter on her reappearance after an 11-week break following an encouraging debut 2nd over 1000m. Newcomers HUMILITY, CARAMELLO, EPIPHANY, SECRATERIX and BRAVE XYLAH are bred to be useful so warrant respect before any market clues. SATISFIED has the form and experience to make her presence felt too. Follow the betting moves!
Selections: #10 Amberforgo, #12 Quite A Day, #3 Secraterix, #8 Epiphany
Turffontein Standside, 08.11.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R170.000, 12:40GMT+2
Race Summary: HIGH FIDELITY was 3rd (behind a subsequent Grade 2 winner) on debut over course and distance as a 2yo before a disappointing effort over 1400m, but reverts to this shorter trip on his 3yo reappearance as a gelding and could improve to make amends. MULHOLLAND DRIVE and KAY KIWI have shown enough to be competitive, though a bigger threat to the selection is likely to come from newcomers KING IN THE EAST, THE HEADMASTER and DANONOMITE. Follow the market moves for clues to their chances on debut.
Selections: #2 High Fidelity, #3 King In The East, #1 Mulholland Drive, #5 The Headmaster
Turffontein Standside, 08.11.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R110.000, 13:15GMT+2
Race Summary: TREASURE STATE was a good 3rd over track and trip in a stronger race last time and a repeat of that effort off a reduced mark should suffice. ROYAL HORIZON has dropped to a competitive rating and is weighted to pose a threat. EHHFIFTEENKJOE and STAGE ONE are held by that rival on recent form but could get into the picture. Veteran MICHAEL FARADAY and stablemate ORIENTAL BOUQUET also have earning potential on current form.
Selections: #2 Treasure State, #4 Royal Horizon, #1 Stage One, #6 Ehhfifteenkjoe
Turffontein Standside, 08.11.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R208.125, 13:50GMT+2
Race Summary: TAXI TO THE MOON is weighted to make a winning comeback after a 15-week break but is probably at best over 1000m. ZIYASHA has a bit to find on the form of their meetings in the Computaform Sprint and Golden Horse Sprint but has a fitness advantage after an encouraging comeback run over 1100m. CHARMING CHEETAH is closely matched on that form so warrants respect, along with the lightly raced SPEEDMAN whose form and versatility stand him in good stead. The latter remains open to improvement as a 4yo and is best kept onside. Stablemate ONE FINE WINTER fits a similar profile so isn’t taken lightly.
Selections: #3 Ziyasha, #6 Speedman, #1 Taxi To The Moon, #4 Charming Cheetah
Turffontein Standside, 08.11.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R250.000, 14:25GMT+2
Race Summary: GREEN DIAMOND has acquitted herself well in defeat in stronger races against male opposition off a higher mark so this represents a good opportunity to get back to winning ways. She finished 4th track and trip in the Grade 1 Computaform Sprint and a repeat of that performance should suffice. Last-start winners ANCHORAGE, TRIP OF FAITH and PLAYING TRIX remain competitive under respective penalties, and top-weight WHISTLE THE TUNE has proven credentials at this level. PRECOCIOUS boasts an unbeaten record over track and trip so has to be respected, along with FIERY ROSE and PERFECT MIRACLE.
Selections: #2 Green Diamond, #3 Anchorage, #7 Precocious, #10 Whistle The Tune
Turffontein Standside, 08.11.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R225.000, 15:00GMT+2
Race Summary: REECE’S WISH made light work of a career-high mark and step up in class against male opposition over this trip last time and could prove equal to this task with further improvement on the cards. DESTINY OF FIRE, returning PALACE DANCER, CARE FORGOT and VALENTINA BALDUCCI were well held at Grade 2 level when last seen but will be more competitive under these conditions. MERRYWEATHER had legitimate excuses last time and should be a factor if bouncing back to her earlier form. WILLY MEET AGAIN could also have a role to play reverting to this trip after a pleasing 1160m comeback.
Selections: #1 Reece’s Wish, #6 Merryweather, #4 Care Forgot, #7 Willy Meet Again
Turffontein Standside, 08.11.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R500.000, 15:35GMT+2
Race Summary: Last-chance saloon for some Betway Summer Cup hopefuls. Progressive big-race entry DRUMNADROCHIT was a most impressive wide-margin winner over this trip on the Inside track but the longer run-in could be even more to her liking, so a wide draw and 6-point penalty may not be enough to halt her momentum. PALACE PRINCE, MAIN DEFENDER, PARISIAN WALKWAY, RULE BY FORCE and FIELD MARSHAL have solid form credentials at this level to trouble the filly. LEGEND OF ARTHUR and PRINCE OF KILDARE could make their presence felt too if building on encouraging recent displays. MASTER SPY could earn too.
Selections: #12 Drumnadrochit, #5 Main Defender, #3 Legend Of Arthur, #1 Palace Prince
Turffontein Standside, 08.11.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R200.000, 16:10GMT+2
Race Summary: MISSION TO MARS was a beaten odds-on favourite over 2000m last time and will be looking to atone dropped back to 1600m, the distance over which he won his maiden by more than 10 lengths. RADIO STAR wasn’t winning out of turn on the Inside track 17 days ago but did benefit from his rider’s 4kg claim. He ought to remain competitive under a penalty without the weight allowance but, on the form of their 12 September meeting, CAPTAIN WEST is weighted to turn the tables on these revised terms. Returning WILD INTENT (changed stables), PORRIDGE BOY and YIPPEE KIYAY are also weighted to be competitive.
Selections: #6 Captain West, #4 Radio Star, #5 Porridge Boy, #2 Mission To Mars
Turffontein Standside, 08.11.2026, Race 9, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R120.000, 16:45GMT+2
Race Summary: Many with chances in a big field but it could pay to side with ZIP CODE whose last-start 2nd at this level under the same rider was encouraging. He earned a 2-point penalty for that effort but is drawn to do no work so should play another leading role. Unexposed CAMILLO CAVOUR is held by that rival on recent form but does have more scope for improvement so should acquit himself competitively. SHOREYBOMBA, BAY EMPIRE, BERRY LANCER and SEA SHANTY have the means to get into the picture too off their current marks. Well-bred COOL GAMBLER is bred to improve stepping up in trip so can pose a threat.
Selections: #2 Zip Code, #11 Cool Gambler, #6 Camillo Cavour, #8 Berry Lancer
Turffontein Standside, 08.11.2026, Race 10, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R160.000, 17:20GMT+2
Race Summary: Another big field and many with genuine Eachway chances, though none more so than CONTINENTAL KING whose consistency and solid course-and-distance record stand him in good stead. BANYAN and AFRICAN PRINCE are closely matched on recent 1000m form but this extended trip will likely favour the latter. LITTLE BOY BLUE, DANTE’S BOND and class-dropper BLIZZARD SNOW have form and experience at this level to get into the shake-up, along with last-start winners WILLOW CHARM, NAVASEVEN and SET TO MUSIC. Unexposed EGREMONT ran in a 2yo Grade 1 and is open to improvement as a 3yo after a rest and gelding.
Selections: #6 Continental King, #4 African Prince, #13 Dante’s Bond, #1 Banyan
Best Win: #12 DRUMNADROCHIT
Best Value Bet: #2 GREEN DIAMOND
Best Longshot: #2 GREEN DIAMOND
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Tony Peter has the ammunition to dominate Sunday’s 10-race TAB Turffontein Standside programme, with the in-form trainer strongly represented across the card and potentially poised to land a feature-race double among four possible winners for his stable.
Three features headline the meeting, including the Grade 3 Victory Moon Stakes, a significant 1800m trial for the Grade 1 Betway Summer Cup on 28 November. For several contenders, this could represent their final opportunity to secure a place in the R6-million showpiece.
The supporting attractions are two Listed contests for fillies and mares, the National Colour Stakes and Summer Pudding Handicap, named in honour of former champions of South African racing. However, Main Defender, Peter’s principal hope in the Victory Moon Stakes (Race 7), is not a Summer Cup candidate and could have been specifically targeted at this Grade 3 prize. Runner-up in the 2024 renewal, the six-year-old has a strong chance of going one better this time under reigning Champion Jockey Craig Zackey.
The son of Pathfork endured a wide draw in gate No 11 of 13 when finishing eighth behind Gladiatorian in last month’s Grade 2 Joburg Spring Challenge. That was his first outing following a 10-week break after finishing third in the Grade 1 Champions Cup over 1800m at the end of last season. He should strip considerably fitter for that comeback outing and need only reproduce something approaching his Champions Cup performance to end a 589-day winless drought and register an 11th career victory. He is a compelling betting proposition.
Earlier, stablemate Taxi To The Moon, last season’s Grade 2 Golden Horse Sprint winner, is weighted to make a successful return in Race 4 over 1160m and looks poised to provide Peter and Richard Fourie with the first leg of a possible race-to-race double.
A nine-time winner from 24 starts, the accomplished speedster won his only previous engagement with Fourie aboard over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville. Although his record suggests that the shorter trip is his optimum, he is a two-time winner over TAB Turffontein’s 1160m so if ready to fire after a 15-week absence, he will be hard to hold out.
Fourie partners Peter-trained Precocious in the National Colour Stakes (Race 5), where the daughter of Ideal World looks particularly hard to oppose over 1000m.
She has thrived since joining the Highveld stable, winning five of eight starts for Peter, including both previous course-and-distance appearances. While Fourie takes the reins on the four-year-old filly for the first time, her natural early speed should make his task relatively straightforward. She has the gate speed to secure a favourable position before unleashing a potent turn of foot, demonstrated last time when conceding weight and giving a beating to male opposition over 1200m. The drop back to 1000m holds no fears, and with a top-class jockey in the irons, she has the credentials to add another feature success to Peter’s growing tally.
The Summer Pudding Handicap (Race 6), over 1600m, presents a different challenge, with progressive Reece’s Wish looking capable of extending the winning sequence for the in-form Candice and Tammy Dawson stable. The lightly raced daughter of Vercingetorix took time to find her feet but is now making rapid progress through the ranks, having won both starts this season. She passed her stiffest test last time, stepping up in class off a career-high mark to demolish male opposition over 1600m on the Inside track.
A six-point penalty for that emphatic success is unlikely to halt her momentum, even in Listed company. Ideally drawn in gate No 1 and reunited with this season’s leading jockey, Keagan de Melo, she looks well equipped to handle the challenge after a 12-week break.
Peter could yet have the final say in the closing stages, with Blizzard Snow among five stable representatives capable of completing a memorable afternoon for the yard in Race 10 over 1160m.
Clive Robinson
Greeff can clean up once again
Trainer Alan Greeff continues to produce a stream of winners at Fairview every week, and he holds a very decent hand yet again on Friday.
Golden Palm in Race 2, Powder Day in Race 3 and US Ranger in Race 4 all look hard to beat.
Golden Palm is on a recovery mission after some costly defeats this year. The Master Of My Fate filly won five of her first six starts, but it has been just over a year since her last victory, which came on 24 October 2025.
The four-year-old filly clearly did not enjoy the Polytrack in her last two starts. Although she was not beaten far on either occasion, she is clearly better than those performances suggest. Jockey Richard Fourie has stuck with her, and it is worth noting that Greeff has four of the six carded runners.
The Real Gone Kid filly Powder Day drifted in the betting on debut but still ran a cracker when finishing runner-up behind the consistent Green Point. That was on the Polytrack, and she did good work in the closing stages. Trying the grass this time, she can go one place better.
US Ranger has not always shown his best side, but he has won four of his seven starts so far. Returning from a break during which he was gelded, he was an impressive winner over 1000m on the Polytrack.
The operation has clearly worked a treat. Although he was slowly away, he made up ground quickly and drew right away at the finish, beating the speedy filly Danish Dynamite.
He takes on even tougher rivals this time around, including his stable companion, the 13-time winner Fairy Knight. He will also need to fend off a likely late challenge from Astronomical Boy. That Dean Smith-trained rival quickened nicely when winning over this course and distance in his penultimate start, and his latest run on the Polytrack can safely be ignored.
Another runner in the race who could surprise after disappointing twice on the Polytrack is Mount Pilatus. He is talented and at his best over this distance.
Clive Robinson
2026 Betway Summer Cup – Second Entries
Johannesburg, South Africa – Thirty-eight runners remain in contention for the 2026 Betway Summer Cup following the close of second entries at 11am on Tuesday, 3 November 2026. Heading the list is last year’s winner, Mauritzfontein (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mrs J B Jell)’s Mocha Blend, from the Frank Robinson stable, who will be looking to defend her title.
De Kock Racing, which currently boasts nine Summer Cup trophies on its CV, has added Splittheeights, strengthening its hand to eight runners.
Five-time winning trainer Sean Tarry still holds a four-strong entry, including Grand Empire (Gr1 HKJC World Pool SA Classic) and Legend Of Arthur (Gr1 TAB SA Derby).
Dual winner Alec Laird has scratched Gr1 HKJC World Pool Premier’s Champions Challenge hero Fire Attack and now pins his hopes on Gr2 TAB Gauteng Guineas winner Parisian Walkway.
Directors: Charles Savage, Emma Callister, Potlako Mophiring, Bradley Ralph
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Joe Soma, who won the race with Wagner in 2012, has scratched Errol Flynn, leaving him with Jimmy Don and Rule By Force.
St John Gray, breeder, owner and trainer of 2011 winner Dancewiththedevil, fields another homebred hopeful in Palace Prince.
There is a strong contingent of KZN raiders, including 2025 winner Mocha Blend; two entries from 2023 Betway Summer Cup-winning trainer Nathan Kotzen in Field Marshal and Madison Valley; and recent Betway Joburg Spring Challenge winner Gladatorian, from the Stuart Ferrie stable. Frikkie Greyling, Peter Muscutt, Robbie Hill and Gareth van Zyl have also entered runners.
The Cape challenge is headed by Justin Snaith, Glen Kotzen and James Crawford, who have entered Magic Verse and Native Ruler; Holding Thumbs; and Otto Luyken, respectively.
Full list of entries below:-
2000m BETWAY SUMMER CUP (Grade 1)
Stakes Breakdown Total Stakes: R6,000,000.00 1st R3,450,000, 2nd R1,200,000, 3rd R600,000, 4th R300,000, 5th R150,000, 6th R60,000, 7th R60,000, 8th R60,000, 9th R60,000, 10th R60,000Full List of Entries
- 0 GLADATORIAN (7G) 0.0 127 AT Stuart Ferrie
- 0 FIRE ATTACK (5G) 0.0 124 A Alec Laird (Scratched)
- 0 KING PELLES (6G) 0.0 122 BA Gareth van Zyl
- 0 NATIVE RULER (5G) 0.0 121 A Justin Snaith
- 0 MOCHA BLEND (5M) 0.0 120 A Frank Robinson
- 0 HOLDING THUMBS (6G) 0.0 119 BA Glen Kotzen
- 0 CHOISAANADA (5G) 0.0 118 A Erico Verdonese
- 0 JAN VAN GOYEN (4G) 0.0 118 A Mike / Mathew de Kock
- 0 HAZY DAZY (4F) 0.0 117 HA Xander / Corne Spi (Scratched)
- 0 RULE BY FORCE (7G) 0.0 117 BAT Joe Soma
- 0 THE ULTIMATE KING (5G) 0.0 117 BA Tony Peter
- 0 CHRONICLE KING (4C) 0.0 115 A Candice / Tammy Dawson
- 0 MAGIC VERSE (6G) 0.0 115 A Justin Snaith
- 0 ERROL FLYNN (4G) 0.0 114 BAT Joe Soma (Scratched)
- 0 LITTLEMISSMILLION (4F) 0.0 114 A Tyrone Zackey
- 0 OLIVIA’S WAY (5M) 0.0 114 CA Roy Magner
- 0 REET PETITE (4F) 0.0 114 A Mike / Mathew de Kock
- 0 OTTO LUYKEN (7G) 0.0 113 BAT James Crawford
- 0 ALADDIN’S LAMP (6G) 0.0 112 BA Mike / Mathew de Kock
- 0 I SALUTE YOU (5G) 0.0 112 BA Peter Muscutt
- 0 JIMMY DON (7G) 0.0 112 A Joe Soma
- 0 CALLA LAGOON (GB) (5H) 0.0 111 A Stuart Pettigrew (Scratched)
- 0 DRUMNADROCHIT (4F) 0.0 111 A Mike / Mathew de Kock
- 0 GRAND EMPIRE (4G) 0.0 111 AT Sean Tarry
- 0 MADISON VALLEY (6G) 0.0 111 A Nathan Kotzen
- 0 FIELD MARSHAL (5G) 0.0 110 A Nathan Kotzen
- 0 SOLAR SAIL (5G) 0.0 109 A Paul Matchett
- 0 $ SPLITTHEEIGHTS (4C) 0.0 109 A Mike / Mathew de Kock
- 0 BUSSTOPINHOUNSLOW (5G) 0.0 108 AT Grant Maroun
- 0 IMMEDIATE EDGE (5G) 0.0 108 BA Mike / Mathew de Kock
- 0 LEGEND OF ARTHUR (5G) 0.0 108 HAT Sean Tarry
- 0 PALACE PRINCE (4C) 0.0 108 AT St John Gray
- 0 ISIVIVANE (5G) 0.0 107 A Peter Muscutt
- 0 PARISIAN WALKWAY (5G) 0.0 107 A Alec Laird
- 0 WILD INTENT (5G) 0.0 107 A Mike / Mathew de Kock
- 0 INDIAN OCEAN (7M) 0.0 105 BA Mano Pandaram
- 0 TOMYRIS (6M) 0.0 103 A Tony Peter
- 0 JAZZ CAFE (6M) 0.0 101 BA Robbie Hill (Scratched)
- 0 CURIOUS GIRL (4F) 0.0 100 A Mike / Mathew de Kock
- 0 GO GRAYSON GO (5H) 0.0 98 AT Frikkie Greyling
- 0 MASTER SPY (4G) 0.0 97 AT Sean Tarry
- 0 MISSION TO MARS (I (6G) 0.0 94 A Stuart Pettigrew (Scratched)
- 0 FIRST WISH (5M) 0.0 93 A Candice / Tammy Dawson
- 0 TINTIN (5G) 0.0 93 A Sean Tarry
Dates to diarise:
Final Entries Close: 09:00 Monday 16 November 2026 Weights: Monday 16 November 2026 Declarations: 11:00 Tuesday 17 November 2026 Final Field: Embargoed & announced on Tuesday 17 November at an event TBA Barrier Draw: Tuesday 17 November at an event TBA Please note: the determination of the final field is at the discretion of the NHA in consultation with 4Racing. The second Betway Summer Cup log will be published on 5 November 2026. This year’s Betway Summer Cup takes place at TAB Turffontein Racecourse on Saturday, 28 November 2026 and invites racegoers to “Celebrate Summer” with a day of top-class racing, entertainment and hospitality.Habib, Hollywood hold Highveld Aces
Calvin Habib and Champion Owners Hollywood Racing could provide bettors with plenty to cheer on Thursday 5 November when an eight-race programme unfolds at TAB Turffontein on the Inside track, where progressive runners and promising handicap debutants offer several attractive betting angles.
Habib has a chance to strike twice in quick succession, with Brett Webber-trained Naretoi a leading contender in Race 4 before the in-form rider partners another improving prospect, Clinton Binda inmate Dreadnought, in the following event.
Naretoi, a five-year-old grey by Danon Platina, has remained admirably consistent since winning over 1800m four starts ago. Despite a five-point rise in his rating, he has finished second, third and second again in subsequent appearances, underlining his competitiveness off the revised mark.
He was particularly game last time over 2400m on the Standside track, racing prominently throughout and staying on under pressure to finish a close-up second. A further two-point penalty is an added complication, and he must now negotiate another 200m, but neither represents an insurmountable obstacle given his recent form. Habib, who takes the reins for the first time, will be hoping to coax further improvement from the gelding, who should again be competitive despite carrying 60kg in a field that lacks obvious depth.
The prospect of a quick race-to-race double becomes more compelling with Dreadnought, whose authoritative maiden victory at TAB Vaal four weeks ago suggests he could be better than his opening handicap mark of 86.
The progressive Gimmethegreenlight colt won over the same distance with enough authority to suggest that his handicap debut could prove a favourable starting point. Still maturing and highly regarded, Binda’s charge has the added advantages of a favourable gate 1 draw and Habib maintaining the partnership. Those factors strengthen the case for a bold showing for Hollywood.
The champion owners have another promising prospect to unleash in Race 6, where Blunderbore makes his handicap debut over 1450m for Mike & Matthew de Kock.
The three-year-old son of Malmoos has improved with each outing, progressing from a debut third over 1200m to a second over this course and distance before producing an emphatic breakthrough victory last time. His 5.10-length success was all the more impressive given that he overcame the widest draw by surging to the front and dictating matters before leaving his rivals with no answer.
Blunderbore now faces a sterner examination from gate 9, but his upward trajectory is difficult to ignore. With just 53kg to shoulder, Jeffrey Syster is likely to adopt similar positive tactics, and if the colt can reproduce the early speed and authority of his latest performance, he could prove difficult to reel in.
Clive Robinson
Trio target doubles at the Vaal
The eight-race programme at TAB Vaal Classic track on Tuesday 3 November presents punters with several attractive betting propositions, with reigning Equus Champion Jockey Craig Zackey, fellow rider Calvin Habib and leading trainer Sean Tarry all well placed to register doubles on the Highveld card.
Zackey could get the ball rolling in Race 2 over 1800m aboard Grant Maroun-trained Giddy Up Grace, who looks overdue a maiden success.
The four-year-old daughter of One World has found form and consistency since relocating to the Highveld, finishing runner-up in three consecutive starts, most recently over the same distance.
She would not be winning out of turn and, with little improvement required, a repeat of that latest effort could be enough to see her deservedly open her account.
Tarry could strike in Race 3 with promising Secret Getaway, a well-bred three-year-old Gimmethegreenlight gelding who made pleasing improvement from his first to second outing. He was game in defeat when finishing a close-up second after making the running over 1600m on the TAB Turffontein Inside track last time.
Kabelo Matsunyane, aboard in both starts, retains the ride and the extra 200m should bring further improvement. Secret Getaway looks primed to shed his maiden tag and provide Tarry with the first leg of a potential double.
Habib could get among the winners in Race 4 over 2000m aboard Alec Laird-trained Doctor Strangelove, who appeals as an attractive value proposition despite his wide draw in gate No 14. The Master Of My Fate gelding boasts a perfect record from his only previous attempt over this distance and should appreciate stepping back up in trip after returning from a three-month absence over 1800m last month.
That comeback came in significantly stronger company and he is entitled to strip fitter. Dropping in class, racing off an unchanged handicap mark and returning to his preferred distance, Doctor Strangelove has plenty in his favour.
The outside draw complicates matters, but he could reward eachway support.
Habib could complete his double in Race 7, a 1600m fillies and mares’ handicap, aboard Robin Klaasen-trained Moana, an exciting daughter of New Predator who makes her seasonal reappearance.
The three-year-old showed considerable promise at two, finishing a close-up second on debut before rattling off three successive victories, one over 1400m and two over 1600m. She subsequently tackled male opposition at Grade 1 level and was far from disgraced, finishing less than five lengths behind the winner.
With further improvement likely as she matures, Moana looks a filly worth following this season. The booking of regular rider Habib adds confidence to her prospects of making a winning comeback.
The strongest betting proposition could be reserved for the finale, where Tarry and Zackey combine with exciting three-year-old Gimme Sunshine in Race 8.
The well-bred Gimmethegreenlight filly caught the eye in two KwaZulu-Natal appearances, finishing third on debut over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville before producing a remarkable winning performance over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville.
Having appeared hopelessly positioned, she made up almost 10 lengths in the final 400m, quickening in the manner of a filly with considerable ability. That explosive finishing burst suggests the longer run-in of the Vaal Classic track will play to her strengths.
Ideally drawn in gate No 2 with just 56.5kg, Gimme Sunshine looks well placed to make a winning Highveld debut before progressing to bigger and better things.
Clive Robinson
Happy Valley Track Spy: Sunday, 1 November
Track Spy
Video Stars
Race 5 – 4 WINNING MONEY
The late money went astray in his most recent outing, when he was pushed forward from the widest draw to stalk the speed in a strongly run race. Once straightening, he battled away inside the final 200m to finish seventh, beaten 3.75 lengths.
Possessing tactical speed, he should be capable of securing a top-three finish with a smoother run in transit this time.
Race 9 – 10 BLOSSOMY
In a strongly run race last start, he was caught in an early speed battle from an awkward draw before the hard work took its toll in the straight, seeing him weaken to finish seventh, beaten five lengths over this distance on the All-Weather track.
The return to Happy Valley poses no problem, as he scored an impressive win at this track two starts ago, albeit in Class 4, and he is worth another look.
Sectional Stars
Race 1 – 12 VON BAER
After a disappointing 11th on the AWT two starts ago, he showed significant improvement on his return to turf last time out, charging home strongly to finish second over 1000m at Sha Tin. Remaining well weighted this week, he should appreciate the rise to 1200m and looks one to follow.
Race 10 – 10 KING LOTUS
His winning chances were significantly hindered by a wide draw last start, but he still recorded the fastest final 400m sectional of 22.64 seconds to finish fifth over this track and distance. Having dropped in the ratings, he looks capable of finishing in the money with better luck in running.






















