France Express Form & Race Previews (Chantilly) – Thursday, October 15
RACE 1: PRIX DE LA VIERGE DE LORETTE HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 1) – 1200M | TIME: 19:55 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 50900
GRAND SCOOP Came home seventh in a Class 2 Handicap at Chantilly over 1200m on 19 September. Can bounce back to score. SILK ROADSTER Outclassed the opposition in a Handicap at Deauville over 1200m on 30 August. Will be a threat in this despite the rise in the weight. SWEET CHOP (FR) Finished third in a Listed at Chantilly over 1100m on 29 September. Drops in company and should go well despite the rise in the weight. AWAITING CHRISTMAS (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Class 2 Handicap at Deauville over 1200m on 22 August. Will look to go one better here.
RACE 2: PRIX DE SAINT-DESIR STAKES (2YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 2) – 1600M | TIME: 20:30 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 45700
EMIRGAN PARK (IRE) Dam was a three-time Handicap winner in Great Britain over longer distances. Could be headed for better. STERLE (IRE) Dam was successful in multiple Group 3 races in the states and at ParisLongchamp. Should be one to watch. SUNKAR (IRE) Dam was by top sire Sea The Stars but was unraced. Well- related and should gather interest. ZARAKINO (FR) Dam was raced 5 times in her life and was victorious on one occasion. Trained by Gerald Mosse and should be respected.
RACE 3: PRIX D’HOTOT-EN-AUGE STAKES (2YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 3) – 1600M | TIME: 21:05 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 45700
VADAJA (FR) Dam was a three-time winner over 1900m and 2000m. This filly represents a powerful combination and will go close. NEW LOVE (IRE) Dam won three races from 1600m – 2100m which included a Group 2 and 3. This daughter of Frankel can be very competitive . LADY OF MERCIA (FR) The dam won twice over 2000m and 2200m. This filly makes some appeal on paper and is worth including in the play. CANNTARA (FR) Dam registered two wins over 2400m and 2800m which included a win at Listed. Could be looking for further but can earn.
RACE 4: PRIX DU JARDIN ANGLAIS MAIDEN STAKES (2YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 4) – 1200M | TIME: 21:40 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 27400
EXTREME DREAM (AUS) Dam was by Dream Ahead who was a winner of numerous Group 1 races. This individual could be a Group 1 winner in the making. DIVINA FE (IRE) Came home fifth in a Group 2 at Deauville over 1400m on 23 August. Is capable of doing better and should earn here. MONDAY CABARET (IRE) Not disgraced when third in a Condition at Chantilly over 1600m on 29 September. Solid maiden run and can improve. KARAKOUM (FR) Runner-up in a Maiden at Saint-Cloud over 1200m on 18 September. Showing promise so far and may run into the minor money.
RACE 5: PRIX DU CHENE DE LA BASSE POMMERAIE HANDICAP – AWT (HCP) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 5) – 1800M | TIME: 22:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 20200
TOCOA (FR) Yet to win but is improving and was a runner-up in a Class 3 at Compiegne over 1800m on 15 September. Can go one place better. ICE CRACKER (FR) Showed some improvement when third in a Class 3 at Compiegne over 1800m on 15 September. Can contest the finish. CHARMING CECILIA (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Handicap at Strasbourg over 2000m on 4 October. In good form and is clearly not out of it. PERCEVAL (FR) Consistent and was third in a Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2000m on 18 September. Should be competitive yet again.
RACE 6: PRIX DE L’AMANTE INQUIETE HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 6) – 1200M | TIME: 22:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25900
TERRITOIRE (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 1400m on 11 September. Big chance. KING ROBBE (FR) Returned to form and was third in a Class 3 Handicap at Vichy over 1000m on 3 September. Can be a threat once again. ALPARSLAN (FR) Has some fair form and finished fifth in a Class 3 Handicap at Chantilly over 1200m on 19 September. Can make the frame. REGALIEN (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Class 3 Handicap over this track and trip on 19 September. Can challenge for top honors.
RACE 7: PRIX DU CHENE DES GRES HANDICAP – AWT (HCP) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 7) – 1800M | TIME: 23:25 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 18200
MIA FAST (FR) Showed some improvement when third in a Handicap at ParisLongchamp over 1600m on 13 September. Can win a race of this nature. LIKE A DOVE (FR) Finished seventh in a Handicap at Strasbourg over 2000m on 13 September. Capable of doing better and is a threat trying the PSF . GUNS AND ROSES (FR) Unreliable and finished eighth in a Handicap at Toulouse over 1600m on 30 September. Capable of making the frame. TOMOE GOZEN (FR) Returned to form and finished second in a Handicap at Compiegne over 1600m on 24 September. Has won on the PSF and can score again.
RACE 8: PRIX DU CHENE DU COUP DE FOUDRE HANDICAP – AWT (HCP) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 8) – 1800M | TIME: 00:00 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 24000
CRISZILLA (IRE) Outclassed the opposition in a Class 3 at Dieppe over 1800m on 9 September. Tries the PSF but could follow up. AMIE AMOUR (IRE) Outclassed the opposition in a Class 3 at Deauville over 1800m on 27 August. Did win on this surface and could double up. PERFECTDAY (FR) Threatening a victory and was runner-up in a Maiden at Le Croise-Laroche over 1800m on 20 March. Returns from a break but can score if fit enough. GWADA CONCEPT (FR) Remains in good form and finished third in a Handicap at Vichy over 1600m on 24 July. Returns from a break but must be respected.
United Kingdom Express Form & Race Previews (Brighton) – Thursday, October...
RACE 1: RACING VALUE AT BET365 HANDICAP (6) (FROM BRIGHTON RACE 1) – 1202M | TIME: 20:32 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 6600
ROMAN SPRING (IRE) Prominent early, disputed lead until 400m, outpaced in final 100m, weakened to finish 6th, 5 lengths behind Cayman Tai at 1000m in October. STOCK MARKET moved up to 2nd in final 200m, bumped winner near finish, finished 2nd by a head at Brighton 1200m Handicap in October. BIG BARD Mid-division, improved 400m out, ridden in 4th over 200m, finished 5th, 5 lengths behind King Cherry at Kempton 1200m Handicap in September. RIANKA Wore hood, mid-pack; progress in final 200m but no extra in last 100m, finished 5th, 5 lengths behind winner at Lingfield 1200m Handicap in September.
RACE 2: EACH WAY EXTRA AT BET365 EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (GBB RACE) (5) (FROM BRIGHTON RACE 2) – 1202M | TIME: 21:05 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 8000
MY BOO BOO Led, challenged from 400m out, headed inside final 200m, finished 1.5 lengths 2nd to Travellers Girl at Ripon 1200m 2YO Novice Stakes in August. CHAPEL DOWN Mid-division, advanced 600m out, ridden past 400m, strong finish from 200m, close 3rd, 0.75 lengths behind Find Your Fire at Wolverhampton 1200m Novice Stakes in September. POLLY THE SNIPER Mid-division, moved up over 400m out, bumped at 200m, close finish, finished 2nd, 0.5 lengths behind Last Dandelion at Bath 1200m Handicap in September. STORM FORCE TEN (IRE) Midfield, drove 600m out, finished 5th, 8 lengths behind Solar Major at Southwell 1400m Novice Stakes in September.
RACE 3: BET365 EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (GBB RACE) (4) (FROM BRIGHTON RACE 3) – 1399M | TIME: 21:40 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 11000
JAZZY BLUE (IRE) Chased leaders, faded over 400m out, finished 4th, 4.5 lengths behind Potters Margot at Lingfield 1400m 2YO Filly Novice Stakes in August. REECE’S CALL (IRE) Midfield, advanced near 200m out, ran well, finished 2nd by 2.5 lengths to Ongombo in 1200m 2YO Novice Stakes in September. ANNA BELARDO Midfield, lost strength final 200m, finished 7th, 5 lengths behind Decem Carolinae at Wolverhampton 1000m 2YO Novice Stakes in October. TOP COTE (IRE) Held position, blocked over 400m out, eased final 200m, finished 10th, 7 lengths behind winner Showcasing Glory at 1400m Novice Stakes in September.
RACE 4: BET BOOST AT BET365 HANDICAP (DIV 1) (6) (FROM BRIGHTON RACE 4) – 2000M | TIME: 22:15 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 6600
SHIFRA (IRE) Led by a few lengths over 400m out, ridden over 200m, won comfortably by 4.5 lengths at Bath 2000m Handicap in September. COSMIC GIRL Raced last, improved over 400m, finished 3rd, 1.75 lengths behind Pebble Dash at 1600m Handicap at Ffos Las in September. DREAM OF ITHACA Led 400m out, headed over 200m out, faded inside final 200m, finished 7th, 10 lengths behind winner at Thirsk 2400m Handicap in September. CELTIC SPIRIT Wore hood, held rear, pushed 600m out, ridden 400m out, gained steadily, finished 2nd, 2.25 lengths behind winner at 1600m in October.
RACE 5: BET BOOST AT BET365 HANDICAP (DIV 2) (6) (FROM BRIGHTON RACE 5) – 2000M | TIME: 22:50 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 6600
ROGERS DREAM Led early, pushed near side over 600m out, ridden and headed inside final 100m, finished 3rd, 0.75 lengths behind winner at Ffos Las 2000m Handicap in September. CELEBRATING ETHEL (IRE) Chased leaders, improved from 600m out, moved 2nd at 400m, stayed on and finished 2nd, 2.25 lengths behind winner at 2000m in August. PRIVATE PROJECT (IRE) Midfield, progressed from 400m out, finished 3rd, 2.75 lengths behind Launceston in 2000m Handicap at Brighton in October. DELUSIONAL (IRE) Prominent early, 2nd at 600m out, weakened to 3rd, finished 3rd, 5 lengths behind Femme Beauty over 2000m at Ballinrobe in June.
RACE 6: BET365 HANDICAP (5) (FROM BRIGHTON RACE 6) – 1606M | TIME: 23:25 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 8000
SOUTH KENSINGTON (IRE) Chased leaders, pushed 600m out, improved over 200m, led inside final 200m, won comfortably by 2.25 lengths at Brighton 1600m Handicap in October. DARVEL (IRE) Midfield outside, ridden and gained 400m out, hung left at 200m, stayed on well, finished 2nd, 1.5 lengths behind Hamda’s Joy over 1600m Handicap in September. DARK ROSA (IRE) Tracked leaders, moved to 2nd 600m out, challenged 200m out, kept on, finished 2nd by 6 lengths at Bath 1600m Handicap in September. YACHTSMAN Held up, ridden 400m out, no threat, finished 8th, 8 lengths behind Harry’s Halo at Leicester 1200m Handicap in September.
RACE 7: POSITION PAYOUT AT BET365 HANDICAP (6) (FROM BRIGHTON RACE 7) – 1399M | TIME: 23:55 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 6600
RAINBOW SIGN Prominent, challenged leaders from 600m out, led at 200m, headed inside final 200m, finished 3rd, 2.75 lengths behind winner at Brighton 1600m Handicap in October. NUTCRACKER Prominent, weakened over 200m out, finished 5th, 4 lengths behind Federal Envoy at Wolverhampton 1400m Handicap in September. BERNING HOT (IRE) Slow start, held at rear, blocked 400m out, moved up from 200m, finished 5th, 3 lengths behind Burford Beauty at Brighton 1400m Handicap in October. NOBLE GUEST Stayed close to leaders, weakened last 200m, finished 9th, 7 lengths behind Anton Mauve in 1400m handicap at Yarmouth in September.
RACE 8: BEST ODDS GUARANTEED AT BET365 HANDICAP (6) (FROM BRIGHTON RACE 8) – 1061M | TIME: 00:25 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 6600
HONOUR YOUR DREAMS (FR) Hampered start, raced mid-pack, rallied 200m out, closed gap and finished 0.5 lengths 2nd to Sheik Yerbouti over 1000m Handicap at Wolverhampton in October. BATED BREEZE (IRE) Raced prominently, ridden over 400m out, finished 3rd, 1. 75 lengths behind Roman Spring in 1000m Handicap at Brighton in September. HARRY MOLE Chased leaders wide, stayed on well last 200m, finished 3rd, 1.25 lengths behind Little Jaybee over 1000m Handicap in September. BE AN ANGEL Impeded early, raced midfield, pushed at 200m out, weakened, finished 7th, 4 lengths behind Macarone at Bath 1200m Handicap in September.
South Africa Express Form & Race Previews (Turffontein) – October 15
RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: TURFFONTEIN INSIDE@2026.10.15
Turffontein Inside, 15.10.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R115.000, 12:35GMT+2
Race Summary: AMBERFORGO stayed on encouragingly after a slow start to finish fourth on debut over this trip, and she should play a leading role with that experience to count on and in receipt of weight from her male opposition. THE BUFFALO was a well-beaten second last time but will be competitive if making further improvement in his peak outing. Newcomers KALAHARI KID, COPY AND PASTE and BALDUR are bred to be useful so worth a market check on debut.
Selections: #9 Amberforgo, #4 The Buffalo, #8 Kalahari Kid, #6 Baldur
Turffontein Inside, 15.10.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R110.000, 13:10GMT+2
Race Summary: NIXIE GIRL outran market expectations when a fast-finishing second on debut over this distance. She will have benefitted from that experience so should improve to fight out the finish once more. SATISFIED and THE BACHELORETTE have the form and experience to pose a threat, while KOMHIESO PRINCESS could have a say if building on the improvement of her last start. Watch the betting on newcomers THUNDERING HOOVES, LADY ASSASSIN and CHEROKEE ROSE.
Selections: #8 Nixie Girl, #3 The Bachelorette, #10 Thundering Hooves, #4 Satisfied
Turffontein Inside, 15.10.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R90.000, 13:45GMT+2
Race Summary: EIGHT HATS is a consistent performer at this level off her current mark but is better over further. BERRY LANCER made it two in a row last time out, is distance suited and has improved with a tongue-tie fitted so would be hard to beat if taking his place. GOD’S COUNTRY fits a similar profile and benefits from his rider’s 2.5kg allowance. STAGE ONE and BELL OF ANGELUS could make their presence felt too dropped further in the ratings.
Selections: #2 Berry Lancer, #3 God’s Country, #1 Eight Hats, #8 Bell Of Angelus
Turffontein Inside, 15.10.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R135.000, 14:20GMT+2
Race Summary: KAMENSKY is versatile and weighted to be competitive on his reappearance but is an unknown quantity over this distance. QUANTUM THEORY and CHOCOLATE SOLDIER are also favourably treated but have been out of sorts lately, so preference is for consistent ANTONIO GAUDI who has conditions to suit. EXOCET remains open to improvement on his Highveld debut so has to be respected, while DANTE’S BOND could have more to offer trying this shorter trip in first-time headgear. AFRICAN PRINCE and RAFA BAY have earning potential too.
Selections: #7 Antonio Gaudi, #1 Kamensky, #8 African Prince, #6 Exocet
Turffontein Inside, 15.10.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R100.000, 14:55GMT+2
Race Summary: ME AND YOU and ELISA MBALI made winning handicap debuts at this level and, even under resultant penalties, could have more to offer stretching out to this trip. HIGHWAY HEIRESS and THE MIGHTIEST are better off at the weights with those rivals so should pose more of a threat. Class-dropper TWELFTH OF NEVER and veteran ROSY LEMON, off a reduced mark, also have the means to make their presence felt. Like the selection, BE THE ONE is maturing and open to improvement over this extended trip.
Selections: #1 Me And You, #7 Highway Heiress, #2 Elisa Mbali, #5 The Mightiest
Turffontein Inside, 15.10.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R110.000, 15:30GMT+2
Race Summary: ART NOUVEAU won a similar contest over this distance last time and should remain competitive under a 3-point penalty. FUTURE DATE and AZALEAS FOR ALL are closely matched on that form and weighted to turn the tables, so there should be little separating the trio on these revised terms. SURPRISE PARTY has the form over this distance to make her presence felt, while hat-trick seeking FLYING WORLD is progressive and could have more to offer over this extended trip. WINTER RAINFALL could be anything trying 2000m so cannot be underestimated.
Selections: #3 Art Nouveau, #4 Azaleas For All, #1 Future Date, #6 Surprise Party
Turffontein Inside, 15.10.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1450m, Turf, R110.000, 16:05GMT+2
Race Summary: JACK’S LEGACY improved for the step up to this trip when winning over course and distance last time, and a resultant 3-point penalty is unlikely to halt her momentum. FIRE IN HER SOUL won a similar contest when tried in blinkers and should remain competitive with the headgear retained. GOT THE LOOK was a wide-margin winner on her Highveld debut but needs to raise her game under an 8-point penalty to play a leading role. Runner-up FAIR PROPOSAL is weighted to get closer, as are SIGRID SWING and MATCHA MINT. Class-dropper HONG KONG is also respected from a favourable inside gate.
Selections: #8 Jack’s Legacy, #2 Fire In Her Soul, #3 Got The Look, #5 Fair Proposal
Turffontein Inside, 15.10.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1450m, Turf, R100.000, 16:40GMT+2
Race Summary: LIGHTINTHEWOODS lost little in defeat when a close-up third over track and trip in her hat-trick bid last time against male opposition. She drops in class and races off an unchanged mark back in same-sex company so will be hard to beat if repeating that performance from gate one. LATE BLOOMER, SECRET LIFE and IMPRESSIVE have the form and experience to trouble the selection, while improving STUBBORN LOVE is open to any amount improvement stretching out to this trip on handicap debut after a 1000m maiden success.
Selections: #3 Lightinthewoods, #7 Secret Life, #1 Late Bloomer, #5 Stubborn Love
Best Win: #3 LIGHTINTHEWOODS
Best Value Bet: #7 ANTONIO GAUDI
Best Longshot: #7 ANTONIO GAUDI
France Express Form & Race Previews (Saint-Cloud/Nantes) – Wednesday, October 14
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David Hall reaches 700-win milestone in Hong Kong
David Hall joined a celebrated group of current Hong Kong trainers by securing his 700th Hong Kong win with a double at Sha Tin on Sunday (11 October).
Hall modestly deflected the achievement after joining contemporaries John Size (1,667), Tony Cruz (1,617), Caspar Fownes (1,243), Ricky Yiu (1,113), Francis Lui (1,043), Danny Shum (943), Dennis Yip (899), Manfred Man (749) and David Hayes (731) as winners of 700 or more races in Hong Kong.
“It’s not something you go to work every day thinking about but 700 (wins) sounds good – 800 will sound better,” Hall said after Ka Ying Attack and Kempes scored.
Hall, 62, transferred to Hong Kong in 2004 after guiding champion stayer Makye Diva to the first of her record three triumphs in the G1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) before claiming Group 1s in his new surrounds with Absolute Champion and Invincible Sage.
The Australian was delighted with the performance of Ka Ying Attack (129lb), who forged along the rail under a superb ride from Matthew Poon to land the Class 2 Yuen Long Handicap (1200m) after jumping from gate 10. Taken to the tail of the field by Poon, Ka Ying Attack burst on the scene late to beat Rising Force (132lb).
“I decided to take him back and it’s easy now to say that decision was the right one but it was a perfectly executed ride as well,” Hall said. “I didn’t want him to get caught wide first-up. The horse is just flying; he’s in the zone – he finished off last season well and he’s started this season in the same form. It’s exciting, it’s great.”
Kempes (121lb) continued his brilliant form with a powerful sprint under Andrea Atzeni to overhaul Bustling City (131lb) in the closing stages of the Class 3 Lau Fau Shan Handicap (1200m, dirt). Winner of the G1 Estrellas Juvenile (1600m) as a two-year-old in Argentina, where he raced as Dark Love, Kempes has thrived with stints at Conghua.
“He’ll go back to Conghua. He’s enjoying the routine he’s in at the moment. He’s not just a dirt horse – he can run on the grass just as effectively, as you’ve seen. He’s probably as good as he’s ever been in Hong Kong – it’s taken a long time, but he’s putting it together now,” Hall said.
Gathering momentum for a tilt at a sixth Hong Kong trainers’ championship, Caspar Fownes predicts a rapid rise through the ratings for Megastar Heart after the injury-prone gelding’s emphatic victory.
Plagued with lameness issues since arriving from Australia, where he won twice including once at Listed level for Annabel Archibald, Megastar Heart (123lb) absorbed midrace pressure before fending off Swift Ascend (135lb) to win the Class 3 San Tin Handicap (1200m) by two lengths in 1m 08.53s.
Fownes said: “He’s been lame since he arrived – proper lame. It’s frustrating but that’s what we work for – to get that and hopefully now he pulls up alright and he comes back and then we’ve got something to work with going forward. If we can do that, he’s a chance to get there. He’s a chance to really get up through the ratings.
“He’s a very nice horse. He’s had a lot of problems. He’s been one of the hardest horses for me to train in my career. So, for me to get him to where he is now and finally get him fit, I think we have a really nice horse going forward and I thank the owner (Good Time Syndicate) for being a little bit patient with him because we had to take a long time to get him to where we want to have him. I think he’s a chance to go quite high.”
The Star Turn gelding’s victory earned a PP Bonus of HK$1.5 million as well as prizemoney of HK$1.04 million and left reigning Hong Kong Champion Trainer Fownes with eight wins for the campaign, behind Pierre Ng (10), Manfred Man (10), Cody Mo (eight) and Hall (eight).
Jolly Brilliant (135lb) finished stoutly to win the Class 4 Ping Shan Handicap (1600m) for Ricky Yiu to give Andrea Atzeni a double after the Italian had scored on Kempes.
In-form Jerry Chau also excelled with a double. He first patiently piloted Sunny Q (133lb) to victory in the Class 5 Kam Tin Handicap (1000m) before producing another timely ride on David Eustace’s Mighty Profit (126lb) in the Class 4 Lam Tei Handicap (1200m).
Derek Leung’s rich vein of form continued with Mark Newnham’s Armour War Eagle (130lb) in the Class 4 Mai Po Handicap (1200m, dirt). Leung has 10 wins for the campaign, a tally bettered only by Zac Purton (17).
“It’s been very smooth. The trainers who always support me like Cody (Mo), Manfred (Man) and Frankie (Lor) have had a good start and I am lucky to ride with them,” Leung said.
“I just hope everything keeps going smooth and I can continue to ride winners for them and keep improving myself.”
Let’s Have Fun (119lb) broke through at his 15th attempt with victory in the Class 4 Pok Oi Cup Handicap (1200m) for David Hayes and Matthew Poon after Brett Crawford and Karis Teetan combined with Shinyu Kokoroe (127lb) to land the Class 5 Hung Shui Kiu Handicap (1200m, dirt).
Ng regained leadership of the Hong Kong trainers’ championship when Storm Mirror (130lb) defied his pursuers to prevail in the Class 4 Nam Sang Wai Handicap (1400m) for Vincent Ho before Purton and Douglas Whyte teamed with Celestial Hero (125lb) to win the Class 3 Shui Pin Wai Handicap (1400m).
Hong Kong racing continues at Happy Valley on Wednesday (14 October).
By Leo Schlink































