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Sheer Speed Can Take Candy Town Home
The midweek meeting at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth is set to favour horses with natural early speed, as firm track conditions persist before the anticipated seasonal rain. In this context, Candy Town emerges as the headline contender in Race 6 over 1000m. A naturally fast sprinter, she has previously defeated high-class opposition, including the accomplished Questioning, over the same course and distance. Although her career has been interrupted by lengthy breaks, her recent return—finishing a close second to Sardinia Bay—suggests she is nearing peak condition. With race fitness improving and a favourable setup, she is expected to utilise her early pace to full effect.
Her main rival, Elusive Winter, is another speedster but faces a tricky draw that could compromise his early positioning. Despite a weight advantage through jockey bookings, he is worse off at the weights relative to Candy Town based on prior form, which may prove decisive. North Point, though slightly below form recently, remains a capable runner and could rebound, especially returning to a straight track scenario more suited to his strengths.
Elsewhere on the card, Theleia is identified as the standout bet in Race 4 (1400m), having consistently produced strong form and narrowly missed last time. With top jockey engagement, she appears primed to break through. In Race 1, Magma Flow holds the best exposed form and is expected to shed maiden status if reproducing his previous efforts.
Race 3 features an intriguing rematch between From The Island and Hero’s Journey, with the former slightly disadvantaged at the weights despite a recent victory. That result could have implications for Race 5, where Le Concierge drops back in trip and may benefit from sprint conditions.
The later races present competitive matchups. In Race 8, Show Off and Future Free bring contrasting profiles, with the former unlucky in recent outings and the latter possibly better suited to longer distances. Race 7 sees South Of France narrowly preferred over stablemate Peaches And Cream based on recent consistency.
The meeting concludes with Race 9, where Masterofthemoon is tipped to prevail over 2000m if he stays the trip, having shown strong finishing ability in his comeback run.
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Malmesbury Missile is locked on target
Big prize money headlines Saturday’s meeting at Hollywoodbets Greyville, featuring the R5 million Race Coast Sales Big Cap and the R3 million Race Coast Slipper, with an added R100,000 bonus for the Slipper winner.
Justin Snaith, fresh off two Grade 1 victories at Turffontein, looks strongly represented in the Big Cap with Malmesbury Missile. The son of Gimmethegreenlight showed early promise before losing form last season but returned as a gelding with an explosive win in the Grade 3 Byerley Turk. A similar performance should make him hard to beat.
Talk To The Master shapes as the main danger after back-to-back victories and now meets Randolph Hearst on 5.5kg better terms. Tin Tin is an intriguing lightweight contender, unbeaten since shedding his maiden, while Vapour Trail represents Vaughan Marshall’s powerful KZN record despite a tricky draw.
The Slipper looks highly competitive where luck in running may prove decisive. Sean Tarry holds a strong hand headed by Turn It Up, a two-time winner partnered again by Keagan de Melo. Stablemate Red Spice arrives in winning form with Craig Zackey aboard, while Champagne Spice can bounce back after a below-par latest effort. Feature winner Secretary Bird adds further depth to Tarry’s powerful quartet.
One of the best bets on the card could be Questioning in race five. Despite a wide draw, his top-class form suggests he can overcome a big weight. Vihaan’s Web and lightly weighted Jerusalema Rain look the main threats, while poly specialist Good Traveller returns to turf.
The Pick 6 opener appears open, with Amelia’s Legacy, local debutant Tulip Fields, Highveld raider That’s My Baby and well-drawn Miss Ladyaterix all holding claims.
The closing handicaps are competitive. Progressive Beyond All Doubt can follow up his maiden win, though veteran Fostinovo and improving Cowboy Country pose dangers. In the finale, Phutulicious enjoys ideal conditions, while Sign Of Fate, Lunch Money and consistent Definitely Yes all have winning chances in a wide-open finish.
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Green Energy may need some wind
Short fields but competitive racing await punters at Hollywoodbets Scottsville next Wednesday, where betting moves could prove significant across the nine-race card.
The opener is particularly intriguing as recent winner Green Energy meets Kazenoyoni again. Green Energy, trained by Adam Azzie, improved sharply to win well at his second start and looks progressive. However, Kazenoyoni produced a stunning late surge to score on debut and should improve further over the extra distance. Pink Skies, carrying a light weight after a solid effort behind Master Magician, also has claims.
Race two features several first-timers, but Royal Crest looks progressive despite taking on older rivals, while Winter Blessing, with blinkers reapplied, should be competitive.
In the first leg of the PA, Quest Of Valor has shown promise against his own age group and now meets older horses, while Mastercrafter is expected to improve after a green debut. Consistent Xiphos could finally find the right opportunity.
Roy’s Grace appeals in the Pick 6 opener after two encouraging comeback runs and benefits from a 4kg claim. Greenlight and last-start winner Lilac In Winter look closely matched at the weights.
Peter Muscutt holds a strong hand in race five with Touched By Angels, Dylan’s Champ and Rollo The Viking all holding winning chances, while consistent filly Forward Motion can earn again despite tougher opposition.
Later on, Donquerari’s consistency and a rating drop make him competitive, though recent winner Circumbendibus and lightly raced Position Of Power pose threats.
The staying handicap over 2400m looks wide open, with Star Of The Future expected to improve over the longer trip alongside Basie Raakvat and Mary Read.
Dean Kannemeyer’s lightly raced Gallic Victor can close the meeting on a winning note, with in-form Next Of Kin the main danger.
Sha Tin Track Spy: Monday, 6 April
The force is with Grant and Des
Jet Force has emerged as an exciting horse to follow after proving he can mix it with top Weight-For-Age performers. His authoritative Listed Jet Master Stakes victory suggests he can make a bold bid in Monday’s Grade 3 Variety Club Stakes over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth.
His standout effort came in the Grade 2 Green Point Stakes, finishing close behind Dave The King and just behind future Grade 1 Cape Town Met winner See It Again, while beating Durban July hero The Real Prince home. Despite a tough draw in the Grade 1 L’Ormarins Kings Plate, he held his own, confirming his rise through the ranks. Trainer Des McLachlan has his yard firing, with Grant van Niekerk booked to ride.
Legal Counsel commands respect after pushing See It Again to under a length in the Cape Town Met and looks set for another strong showing before likely heading to Durban for Champions Season. Viva’s Liberte, eye-catching in the Cape Derby after doing the early work, carries a light weight and could be dangerous against older rivals.
In the Listed Sweet Chestnut Stakes, Stormwatch appears at peak fitness after a win and close second in the Prix Du Cap and may prove hard to beat, though Roccapina is better off at the weights and rates a threat.
Among the supporting races, One Spirit is the runner to beat in the opener after a promising debut, while improving filly Shesgotclass can follow up her recent win. Who Is She looks a winner in waiting after an unlucky last run, and La Pulga drops into calmer company over 1800m.
Noble Hero, thriving with two wins from his last three starts, has strong claims again, while Rattlesnake’s inside draw could prove decisive in the finale, with One Liner the main danger.
The Championships Day 1 Review




CHAMPIONS DAY 2026
4Racing continues its Championships journey on Saturday, 4 April, offering a bumper card of nine feature races for Day 3. There is additional gloss for this year’s event with the Corne Spies-trained Hazy Dazy being a lively contender for the Wilgerbosdrift Bridget Oppenheimer SA Oaks, Triple Tiara honours and that attractive R1 million bonus.
While the Triple Crown saw Mr P Murugasa’s Splittheeights take the TAB Gauteng Guineas for the Mike & Mathew de Kock stable under Raymond Danielson and Mrs Heinrich Kuhn’s Grand Empire (Sean Tarry / Craig Zackey) take the World Pool HKJC SA Classic in a tussle, there will be no series winner this year, but nevertheless, an intriguing field has assembled for the 2026 World Pool HKJC SA Derby. Mr M Havenga’s Diogenes has thrived since moving to the Highveld and the care of Weichong Marwing and the 3yo son of Hawwaam announced himself as a Derby contender when he ran out a fitting winner of the WSB Hawwaam Stakes on 14 March.
There are three entries from KZN – Salani Khale (Gareth van Zyl / Sean Veale), Sword Speed (Alyson Wright / Keagan de Melo) and Reign On Impact (Frikkie Greyling / Athandiwe Mgudlwa). While Gavin van Zyl won the race with Seal in 2011, the horse had been based at his Highveld satellite yard under the care of son Chesney and one has to go all the way back to 1986 when Terrance Millard raided with Potomac to find the last winning raider.
This year has one filly in the race, Hollywood Racing’s Curious Girl from the Mike & Mathew de Kock stable, who will be partnered by Gavin Lerena. While the Derby has been won by fillies in the past, the feat has not been achieved since Noble Lady in 1917.
The SA Derby originates in Port Elizabeth, with the inaugural event, run for a stake of 400 sovereigns, dating back to Saturday, 17 October 1885, when it was won by Mr Hilton Barber’s Oxygen (Plunger). By the turn of the century, Johannesburg had become the racing centre of South Africa in the wake of the gold rush and the race relocated to Turffontein where it has remained ever since and with its rich history and illustrious honour roll, the SA Derby remains one of South Africa’s oldest and most prestigious racing events.
WILGERBOSDRIFT BRIDGET OPPENHEIMER SA OAKS
The South African Oaks over 2450m is the oldest and most demanding classic race for three-year-old fillies in the country and dates back to 1914 when it was won by a filly named Pendant (by Sidus), trained by Fred Murray and ridden by William Watson. Murray was a trainer of some repute – the only one so far to have won four successive Durban July Handicaps (1910-1913).
Like its counterpart, the race has a rich and colourful history, with the 1916 running a particular stand-out. The winner was Opera Cloak, a filly bred by AE Passmore by St Maurice out of Pellerine. The same mating had produced Passmore’s 1912 SA Derby winner, Van Raalte. Opera Cloak was a diminutive individual. So much so that she was eligible for Galloway races. Accordingly, ‘AE’ chose to keep and race her for his own account and trained her himself. After a good win in a Flying Handicap at the Johannesburg Turf Club on 23 December 1916, ‘AE’ entered her for the Oaks, to be run over a mile and a half on 30 December. While it is fairly remarkable for a mare to produce full siblings who both go on to be classic winners, the story gets more remarkable still. ‘AE’, who was in his fifties by now, held a gentleman rider’s license and is down in the history books as the breeder, owner, trainer AND rider of the 1916 Oaks winner, beating in the process, Ike Strydom, the champion jockey of his day.
The late Mrs Bridget Oppenheimer accumulated a phenomenal SA Oaks record, having won it a total of 14 times, so it is fitting that the race carries her name.
With impressive wins in the first two legs, the connections of fairytale filly Hazy Dazy are confident of another good effort and she will be partnered by her regular jockey, apprentice Trent Mayhew.
There have been 5 winners of the SA Triple Tiara to date (Igugu in 2011, Cherry On The Top in 2013, Summer Pudding in 2020, War Of Athena in 2021 and Rain In Holland in 2022) and there will be a R1 million bonus if Hazy Dazy can add her name to the list on Saturday.
There are three Group 1’s on the day’s card, the TAB Empress Club Stakes, the World Pool HKJC Premier’s Champions Challenge and the TAB Computaform Sprint.
TAB Computaform Sprint
The TAB Computaform Sprint is one of only two Group 1 contests on the SA calendar. It was first run as the Castrol National Sprint in 1970, a race which virtually overnight became SA’s premier test of speed and its honour roll is a true embarrassment des riches, littered with the names of SA turf greats such as Sentinel, Senor Santa, Taban, Tommy Hotspur, dual winner Golden Loom, National Colour, J J The Jet Plane and recent winners Shea Shea and Isivunguvungu. Comptutaform added its name to the race and it has stayed there ever since.
Corne Spies ward, 7yo William Robertson, teams up with jockey Ryan Munger to defend their 2025 title, but there will be plenty trying to deny them the double, including Buffalo Storm Cody, one of the highest rated horses in the country, and East Cape raider Kingdundee, who is currently on a four race winning streak.
TAB Empress Club Stakes
The Empress Club Stakes, previously run as the Turffontein Fillies and Mares Stakes, was renamed for one of the greatest female talents to grace the South African turf. Bred in Argentina by Haras Abolengo, Empress Club was foaled in 1988. She was a daughter of Farnesio out of the El Gran Capitan mare Elysee, making her a half-sister to Gr1 fillies, Ecurie and Epoque. Empress Club raced in the interests of Laurie and Jean Jaffee and was trained in South Africa first by Terrance Millard and from her 3yo career onwards by his son, Tony.
Nicknamed ‘The Galloping Goldmine’, she was nothing short of a phenom on the track, concluding her career with 16 wins – which included a staggering nine Gr1s – from 26 starts in South Africa and the USA. She was ARCSA Champion 3yo Filly as well as SA Horse Of The Year for 1992 and ARCSA Champion Older Female in 1993, retiring with record earnings of R3.1 million.
The 2026 renewal of the TAB Empress Club Stakes has attracted a high quality 10 horse field representing some of the best distaff talent from around the country. There is a dual threat from the Western Cape comprising SA Champion Trainer Justin Snaith’s recent Majorca Stakes winning charge Double Grand Slam and Candice Bass’s narrow Majorca Stakes bridesmaid, Rainbow Lorikeet. From the Eastern Cape, Alan Greeff returns his Equus Champion 2YO filly Golden Palm, while Gareth van Zyl represents KZN with Past Is Prologue. The Highveld is represented by big race heavyweight Sean Tarry who saddles stablemates Callmegetrix and Rodeo Drive, the Candice and Tammy Dawson training team with Minogue, Tony Peter saddles Kisshoten, David Nieuwenhuizen fields Famous Lady and Fanie Bronkhorst completes the field with Scarlett Heart.
World Pool HKJC Premier’s Champions Challenge
The Premier’s Champions Challenge is something of a melting pot, having evolved from remnants of the ‘old’ Summer Handicap. It has been run as a conditions race and latterly at WFA plus penalties, has moved around the calendar and even alternated venues between Turffontein and the old Gosforth Park before disappearing from the calendar completely for a number of years. When the calendar was restructured in the late 1990’s, the race was reimagined as the Champion Stakes (WFA) and included as part of the newly launched Champions Day line-up. It underwent a few more changes before finally settling as the Premier’s Champions Challenge.
This year’s event promises a clash for the ages and features defending champion Fire Attack (Alec Laird / Calvin Habib), 2025 Premier’s Champions Challenge runner up Royal Victory who will be aiming to go one better for his new conditioner Weichong Marwing, 2026 WSB Cape Town Met hero See It Again (Justin Snaith / Craig Zackey), 2024 Betway Summer Cup victor Atticus Finch (Alec Laird / Gavin Lerena), 2025 Betway Summer Cup runner up Olivia’s Way (Roy Magner / Marco van Rensburg) and Sean Tarry’s 2026 TAB SA Classic winner Grand Empire (Ryan Munger) among others.
And it doesn’t end there. The card also offers the Gr2 Hawaii Stakes (named for George Azzie’s globetrotting champion – read more about him in last week’s edition of Off The Record – https://news.4racing.com/off-the-record-115), the Gr2 SA Nursery, Gr2 SA Fillies Nursery and 2850m Caradoc Gold Cup (Listed), named for another George Azzie star whose big race wins included the 1966 Summer Cup and 1968 Gold Cup. He retired to become a lead horse at Turffontein and was fittingly laid to rest in the Champions Graveyard in the Turrfontein infield.

JP Can Hammer It Home
Darryl Moore’s JP’s Palace stayed competitive until the closing stages of the Listed Kings Cup at Hollywoodbets Scottsville and looks well placed under another favourable weight in Sunday’s World Sports Betting Sledgehammer at the same venue. With slightly weaker opposition, he is expected to produce another bold showing.
I Salute You, returning from a successful Western Cape campaign, must concede 9.5kg to JP’s Palace which may prove decisive. Bruh, fitted with first-time blinkers and carrying a light weight, could surprise, while Field Marshal should improve after a promising comeback run behind Okavango and JP’s Palace.
In the fillies and mares’ WSB Scarlet Lady, Ice Rain carries top weight but meets Rahhabba on 1.5kg better terms after a narrow defeat and can reverse the result. Ladyofdistinction should improve on firmer ground, while Miss Twinkle also enjoys a pull at the weights, though stable rider Serino Moodley’s choice of Ice Rain is notable.
The Scottsville straight often suits inexperienced runners, and both opening races feature large juvenile fields where betting will be key. De Gulden impressed when third on debut in the Cape and could be the one to beat, while Iceberg Rose, Sei Bella, and Liz Hurley are capable of improvement. In race two, Predator’s Crown and Bison Warrior bring strong form, while Tommy Greaney is expected to progress from a green debut.
Lilting Song looks a solid Place Accumulator option after consecutive runner-up finishes, with Lolly Willowes and improving Chooks Kiss among the dangers.
Quarter Master can open the Pick 6 despite a wide draw, while Good Omen is overdue a win and Taylor’s Version, with blinkers reapplied, can bounce back.
Over 2400m, Continentalexpress has strong course-and-distance form but faces serious threats from Royal Invitation and in-form Plum Pudding, while Son Of Raj adds class despite recent struggles.
Arverni Princess rates a chance in a competitive eighth, alongside last-start winner Jane’s Vision.
The meeting may conclude with City Of Love, who drops sharply in class and is well suited to course and distance, though Who Blinked and Military Command could challenge.
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France Express Form & Race Previews (Evreux) – Wednesday, April 15
RACE 1: HIP. MARTINIQUE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) – 1800M – TIME: 21:57 PRIZE MONEY: EUR11500
J’aurais Du (FR) A respectable 6th in a Handicap over 1900m at Deauville on 7 April. He has been performing well on the sand of late but has decent form on turf as well. Orange Vif (FR) Finished 8th in a Handicap over 2000m at Compiegne on 27 March. His recent form is not great but his rating has dropped and he could be competitive again. Akagera (FR) Did not show when 13th in a Handicap over 1800m at Fontainebleau on 13 March. Beaten into 2nd place last year, she comes in well under the condtions of this race this time. Neyshapur (FR) A reasonable 4th in a Claimer over 1800m at Croise-Laroche on 4 April. That was her first attempt at 1800m and she was competitive throughout.
RACE 2: H. VAN DE POELE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) – 1200M – TIME: 22:35 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16300
Sugar Daddy (FR) Finished 7th in a Handicap over 1200m at Chantilly on 2 April. That was his first run back on turf in over 6 months and his rating has dropped. A definite contender. Yohio (FR) Beaten 6 lengths in a Maiden over 1400m at Limoges on 15 March. Not beaten far when 2nd in his only other run in a Handicap but it was over 1700m. Beware Of The Bear (IRE) A promising 5th in a Handicap over 1500m at Marseille Vivaux on 22 March. That was in quite a strong field and he should be right there at the finish. St Lunaire (FR) Showed up well when 4th in a Claimer over 1400m at Chantilly on 30 March. That was his best performance since he was gelded and back to 1200m he will pose a serious threat.
RACE 3: EQUURES HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) – 1200M – TIME: 23:10 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14000
Rue Eble (FR) Finished 7th in a Handicap over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on 24 March. That was a promsing effort against stronger and the drop in both trip and class will work in her favour. Amico Pietro (FR) A close-up 3rd in a Handicap over 1100m at Croise-Laroche on 20 March. At the weights he can turn the tables on NI-OUININON (1) who won that race. Adora (FR) Beaten just 2.5 lengths into 4th in a Handicap over 1400m at Chantilly on 19 February. That was a promising first run at Handicap level there could be more to come. Niouininon (FR) A narrow winner of a Handicap over 1100m at Croise-Laroche on 20 March. That was a gutsy performance but is now faced with a 2.5kg penalty although could be up to the task.
RACE 4: J.Y. ARTU HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) – 2500M – TIME: 23:45 PRIZE MONEY: EUR11500
Happy Chrisnat (FR) A narrow 2nd in a Handicap over 2500m at Croise-Laroche on 20 March. Has finished 2nd and 3rd in five of his last six races off his current rating and can get it right this time. Vesinaba (FR) A close-up 4th in a Handicap over 2500m at Croise-Laroche on 20 March. He was not far behind both the 2nd and 3rd in that race and must come into the reckoning. Alicanto (FR) Winner of the Handicap over 2500m at Croise-Laroche on 4 April. He ran on powerfully to get up, and although carrying a penalty does deserves respect. Queenfleur (FR) Won a Condtions race over 2400m at Compiegne on 27 March. She looks well handicapped with her jockey’s allow-ance.
RACE 5: FRANCE GALOP HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) – 2500M – TIME: 00:20 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16300
Figma (IRE) Showed what she is capable of with a victory in a Conditions race at Nort-sur-Erdre over this distance on 5 April. Tougher task this time but can follow up. Siska (FR) Very consistent and finished third in a Conditions race at Le Lion-d’Angers over 2000m on 5 April. Should fight out the finish once again. Dschingis Neckara (FR) Did not show her best when 6th in a handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2400m on 3 April. A good winner before that and can be a threat. Glenmore (FR) Showed improvement first time on the grass when successful in a Conditions race at Limoges over 2100m on 15 March. Can challenge for top honours on handicap debut.
RACE 6: BENEVOLES CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 2500M – TIME: 00:55 PRIZE MONEY: EUR15400
Tiamoway (FR) Ureliable and finished 12th in a handicap at Fontainebleau over 3000m on 31 March. Not reliable but has claims at this level. Acotango (FR) Victorious in his last three starts, the latest in a handicap at Moulins over 2400m on 9 April. Can add another win to the tally. Nepalais (FR) Did not show his best when 11th in a claimer at Le Mans over 1950m on 20 March. In good form before that and can contest the finish. Incremental (IRE) Did not show his best when 11th in a handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2400m on 15 March. Might be better on the.
RACE 7: PMU CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 2500M – TIME: 01:27 PRIZE MONEY: EUR13400
Merveille (FR) Victorious in a Conditions race at Lyon-La Soie over 1800m on 21 March. Showed improvement and could follow up. Johnny Drive (FR) Victorious in his last two starts, the latest a claimer at Moulins over 2400m on 9 April. Can complete his hat-trick. Lady Gatsby (FR) Holding form and finished 4th in a claimer at Pau over 2000m on 3 February. Capable of being competitive once again. Capitol Hill (FR) Not reliable and finished 10th in a claimer at Saint-Cloud over 2100m on 5 March. Can make the frame when in the right mood.
RACE 8: EVREUX HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) – 2500M – TIME: 02:00 PRIZE MONEY: EUR10500
Sudden Death (FR) Consistent and was runner up in a Conditions race at Loudeac over 2850m on 15 March. Can go one place better. Dschingis Arrow (FR) Unreliable but was runner up in a Conditions race at Fougeres over 3200m on 5 April. Has claims in this line-up. Landaryna (FR) Showed some improvement when a runner-up in a handicap at Le Croisé-Laroche over 2500m on 4 April. Should be right the at the finish. Pontd’yeu (FR) Victorious in a Conditions race at Morlaix over 2600m on 29 March. Showed vast improvement that day and could have more to offer.
France Express Form & Race Previews (Nantes/ Chantilly) – Tuesday, April...
RACE 1: POMMERAYE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM NANTES RACE 1) – 1600M – TIME: 17:05 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Chica Suerte (FR) Got off the mark over 1350m at Senonnes in a handicap on March 13th. Improv- ing with race experience and can win again. Genji (FR) Fair 5th last time out over 1600m at Lyon Parilly in a maiden race on March 15th. Handicap debut and looks reasonably well treated. Redoutable Unplaced last time, 4th before that over 1600m at Le Mans in a Class 2 race on November 17th. Capable of being competitive. Une Aventure (FR) Four placed runs this year, 4th on the latter over 1400m in a claiming race at Bordeaux Le Bouscat on March 10th. In the mix.
RACE 2: LA TORTIERE MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM NANTES RACE 2) – 2400M – TIME: 17:35 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Le Citadin (FR) Good 2nd on his latest start over 2000m in a maiden race at Angers on November 16th. Solid chance of getting off the mark on return from a break. Purple Bay Two placed runs from three starts, 4th on the latter over 2150m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in a maiden event on February 24th. Among the leading chances. Hotissimo Good effort to be 2nd on his debut at Machecoul in a maiden race on 2350m on March 8th. Ought to be in the shake-up. Tajmaly (FR) Showed nice talent when 3rd on debut at Nort-Sur-Erdre in a maiden race over 2500m on April 5th. Can improve and can have a say.
RACE 3: PRINTEMPS HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM NANTES RACE 3) – 1600M – TIME: 18:07 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14400
Galik (FR) Good 3rd over the track and trip in a Class 4 race when last seen on March 31st. Capable of a bold run despite top-weight. Alpha Spirit (FR) Two unplaced efforts of late, 2nd before that over the track and trip on October 15th in a Class 4 handicap. Hard to ignore at this track. Picanes (FR) Ran well to be 2nd two runs back at Pornichet in a Class 4 handicap on February 27th over 1700m. Yet to win but warrants respect. Toocool- forschool (FR) Two unplaced runs since a 3rd over 1700m on the.
RACE 4: TREILLIERES HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM NANTES RACE 4) – 1600M – TIME: 18:39 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16300
Great Art (FR) Ran a creditable race when 6th at Pornichet in a Class 4 handicap on March 25th. Course winner over 1600m in May 2025. Player. Druide (FR) 5th on his last three starts, the latter over 1400m at Le Mans in a Class 3 handicap on March 20th. Capable of making an impact. Yellow Hawk (FR) Placed 2nd on his last start over 1700m at Pornichet in a Class 4 handicap on March 25th. Ought to be in the shake-up. Icalero (FR) Fair 4th on his last start over 1600m at this track in a Class 4 race. Course and distance winner in November. Can be involved.
RACE 5: DE ROISSY HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 1) – 1200M – TIME: 19:55 PRIZE MONEY: EUR50900
Grand Scoop Finished fourth over 1100m at Fontainebleau in Class 2 Conditional on 31 March. He can turn the form around with PROFUMO DI IENA (1). Glanworth (IRE) Finished unplaced over 1400m at Parislong- champ in Class 1 Handicap on 5 April. He enjoys racing on this track and cannot be discounted. Profumo Di Iena (FR) Victorious over 1100m at Fontainebleau in Class 2 Conditional on 31 March. She is in a good space and can follow up with another victory. Royalwood (FR) Finished fourth over 1400m at Parislongchamp in Class 2 Handicap on 5 April. She will be competitive at this rating
RACE 6: EPINARD STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 2) – 1000M – TIME: 20:30 PRIZE MONEY: EUR27400
Say Squirrel (FR) Victorious on debut over 900m at Saint-Cloud in Conditional Unraced on 24 March. She looks to have quality about her and can follow up. Tokaido Finished behind SAY SQUIRREL (1) when second on debut over 900m at Saint-Cloud in Conditional Unraced on 24 March. He would have gained from the experience and is a threat. Aix Les Bains (FR) Winner on debut over 900m at Saint-Cloud in Claimer on 3 April. She
could be anything and is one of the leading contenders. Rafaga (FR) Won on debut over 900m at Saint-Cloud in Claimer on 19 March. She gets the weight off the back and would not be a surprise winner.
RACE 7: DU PIC HARDY MAIDEN STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 3) – 1300M – TIME: 21:05 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24700
Sagarmatha (FR) Finished third over 1400m at Deauville in Conditional Listed on 2 November 2025. She can win if fit and well. Villa Monceau (USA) Finished second over 1300m on this course in Conditional Maiden on 23 March. Has racing fitness on her side and is a threat. Chapelle Sixtine (FR) Finished behind VILLA MONCEAU (5) when third over 1300m on this course in Conditional Maiden on 23 March. There should not be much separating the pair. Westminster Cherry (IRE) Showed improvement when second over 1300m on this track in Conditional Maiden on 23 March. He is progressive and may have more to come.
RACE 8: HELICOPTERE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 4) – 1200M – TIME: 21:40 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Clean Bowled (FR) Finished second over 1200m at Fontainebleau in Class 3 Handicap on 17 March. He is consistent and can notch up his first-career victory. The Dig (FR) Finished behind CLEAN BOWLED (2) when fifth over 1200m at Fontainebleau in Class 3 Handicap on 17 March. Cristian Demuro steps into the irons. Loyal Prince (FR) Has shown good improvement in last two starts. Finished second over 1100m at Le Croise-Laroche in
Class 4 Handicap on 4 April. Big chance. Monsieur Fantaisie (IRE) Finished unplaced in last two starts, the latest of which was over 1100m at Le Croise-Laroche in Class 4 Handicap on 4 April. Chance on best form shown.
RACE 9: PAVE BICHE HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 5) – 1900M- TIME: 22:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14400
Marcan (FR) Supplemented for this race. Finished fourth over 1900m on this track in Class 4 Handicap on 30 March. Stephane Pasquier retains the ride. Joukovka (FR) Finished fourth over 1900m at Deauville in Class 4 Handicap on 7 April. Chance if this run has not come too soon. Bech River (IRE) Finished fifth over 2000m at Compiegne in Class 4 Handicap on 27 March. Finished third over this track and trip at the end of January. Zygfryd (FR) Finished behind.
RACE 10: PRIX SIGY STAKES (GROUP 3) (TURF TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 6) – 1100M – TIME: 22:50 PRIZE MONEY: EUR73200
Kimi Rey Victorious over 1100m on this course in Conditional Listed on 16 March. She has class about her and may be the one to side with. Pearl Fortune (IRE) Won over 1100m at Deauville in Conditional Listed on 20 October 2025. She got the better of KIMI REY (8) that day and can go close if fit. Street Show (FR) Finished behind KIMI REY (8) when second over 1100m on this course in Conditional Listed on 16 March. There should not be much
separating the pair at the finish. Moojeed (FR) Finished fifth in a Group 2 over 1200m on this course on 20 July 2025. He is a horse with ability and can feature if fit.
RACE 11: MUSEE AIR ESP. HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 7) – 1200M – TIME: 23:25 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21100
Drogo (FR) Finished seventh over 1400m at Chantilly in Class 3 Handicap on 26 March. His last victory came under Mickael Barzalona. Soif De Vivre (FR) Finished seventh over 1200m at Fontainebleau in Class 3 Handicap on 17 March. Chance if finding form of penultimate run when victorious. Red Gust (FR) Finished sixth over 1200m at Fontainebleau in Class 3 Handicap on 17 March. He is a horse with scope and may have more improve- ment to come. King Return (FR) Finished sixth over 1200m at Fontainebleau in Class 3 Handicap on 17 March. The booking of Christophe Soumillon is a big plus.
RACE 12: PAVE THIERS HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 8) – 1900M – TIME: 00:00 PRIZE MONEY: EUR17300
Port Santa Ponsa (FR) Finished third over 1900m on this course in Class 4 Handicap on 30 March. He may be the one to beat. Sicilia (FR) Finished unplaced over 2400m at Lyon La Soie in Class 4 Handicap on 21 March. Chance if finding form of penultimate run. Second To None (IRE) Finished sixth over 2400m at Lyon La Soie in Class 4 Handicap on 21 March. Chance on previous form. Eskandani (FR) Finished second over 1900m at Deauville in Class 4 Handicap on 7 March. Merits obvious consideration.
RACE 13: DU BOURGET HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 9) – 1200M – TIME: 00:37 PRIZE MONEY: EUR25900
Baba Sim (FR) Finished third over 1200m at Fontainebleau in Class 3 Handicap on 17 March. He may be the one to beat. Coolmeen Royal (FR) Victorious over 1200m at Fontainebleau in Class 3 Handicap on 17 March. He is in a good space and can follow up. Goldfield (FR) Finished third over 1200m on this course in Class 3 Handicap on 14 October 2025. Chance if fit and well. King Robbe (FR) Finished third over 1000m on this course in Class 3 Claimer on 2 April. Chance if confirming recent improvement.































