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R1 – PRIX DES COLOMBES – 1000m (a5f) – TURF – Condition Race – Maiden – Flat – EUR € 23.000
1. BAD BOY – He did not show much on debut but did better when third last time out. More
improvement expected and can go close.
2. MA MOME – Fair fourth on debut. Capable of improvement and can contest the finish again. Can
turn the tables on rival BAD BOY (1).
3. BANGARA – Fair fifth on debut. Regressed when eighth in a claimer in her second start but can
improve having been supplemented for this race.
4. BOMBEY – A two-year-old colt by Birchwood out of Bomba who is making his debut- Watch the
betting market.
5. MUCHAS GRACIAS – A two-year-old colt by Tasleet out of The Wee Barra who is making his
debut- Watch the betting market.
6. PEPETE – A two-year-old filly by Attendu out of Painted Girl who is making her debut- Watch
the betting market.
7. PRINCESSE SAPHIR – A two-year-old filly by Prince Gibraltar out of Emeraude Flower who is
making her debut- Watch the betting market.
8. FLOWERSPRING – A two-year-old filly by Shalaa out of Maraza who is making her debut- Watch
the betting market.
9. SANTA VANILLA – A two-year-old filly by Johnny Barnes out of Shining Bay who is making her
debut- Watch the betting market.
Summary : A weak race. There was not much between MA MOME (2) and BAD BOY (1) with the
colt ahead of the filly. MA MOME (2) was making her debut that day so there could be more
improvement from her and she gets the narrow vote to score. There are a few first-timers that could
win. PRINCESSE SAPHIR (7) and SANTA VANILLA (9) both catch the eye in that regard so keep
an eye on the betting market.
SELECTIONS
MA MOME (2) – BAD BOY (1) – PRINCESSE SAPHIR (7) – SANTA VANILLA (9)
R2 – PRIX DES TURFISTES – 2600m (a1 5/8m) – TURF – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 12.000
1. DOVER CASTLE – Has yet to win a race but has been consistent in claimers and is likely to fight
out the finish.
2. WELDORPHER – Well beaten in first three starts but showed major improvement when dropped
to a claimer. Has a winning chance.
3. VILLA JOALI – Has yet to win a race and has had numerous attempts in this division. Consistent
of late and can contest the finish.
4. LOST GENERATION – Unplaced in all four starts so far. Best run to date was fifth in a claimer.
Could play a minor role at best.
5. BREIZH WOOD – Disappointing first two starts last year. Did better when third in only start of
this year. Has a winning chance.
6. CONVENIENT – Sixth on debut over 1400m earlier this month. Steps up in distance and has
been supplemented for this race. Chance.
7. MISS GREELEY – Good first two runs and is coming off a nice claimer win last time out. Can
follow-up.
Summary : MISS GREELEY (7) has not done too much wrong at her level and won nicely last time
out. She can double up on that performance. DOVER CASTLE (1) is right at home in this division
and should be right there at the finish yet again. WELDORPHER (2) improved in this division last
time out and should have more to come. VILLA JOALI (3) is consistent and should earn some more
money.
SELECTIONS
MISS GREELEY (7) – DOVER CASTLE (1) – WELDORPHER (2) – VILLA JOALI (3)
R3 – PRIX DES TOURNESOLS – 1700m (a1 1/16m) – TURF – Condition Race – Maiden – Flat – EUR € 21.000
1. ROYALTIES – Has yet to win a race. Fair form of late and is probably better on the turf so could
go close to winning.
2. XAARIANA – She did not show much on her debut over further. Could improve dropped in
distance.
3. CAMPBELL – Holding her form and is fit and ready for this race. Should contest the finish once
again.
4. KADIYAC – Good last run when runner-up on the PSF. Just as good on the turf and could go
one better this time.
5. MIXED REALITY – She was not disgraced when fourth on her debut. Improvement is likely and
is not out of it.
6. MOTICA – She has not shown much in her two starts to date and she will need major
improvement to win this race.
7. UNE PERLE – Fair debut when fourth and did even better when runner-up on the PSF last time
out. Go close.
8. INDIAN VALLEY – A three-year-old filly by Sioux Nation out of Broken Promise who is making
her debut. Prefer others this time.
9. DIANE’STAR – A three-year-old filly by Dark Angel out of Zendia who is making her debut. Watch
the betting.
Summary : UNE PERLE (7) and KADIYAC (4) have met before and it will not be much of a surprise
were they to fight out the finish of this race. Both ran well on the PSF last time out but are just as
useful on the turf. CAMPBELL (3) is fit and ready for this and although capable of winning is more
likely to fill a place. MIXED REALITY (5) can improve off a fair debut.
SELECTIONS
UNE PERLE (7) – KADIYAC (4) – CAMPBELL (3) – MIXED REALITY (5)
R4 – PRIX HENRI ROSSI – 1700m (a1 1/16m) – TURF – Condition Race – Class 2 – Flat – EUR € 22.000
1. HAYEJOHN – Showed good promise when winning his first two starts at this course and was not
disgraced in his other runs that year. Returns from a lengthy break but can win.
2. IZASTEP – In good form again this year and he has won over this course and distance in 2022.
Should fight out the finish once again.
3. BAILEYS ECLAIR – Kept to the PSF this year for two moderate runs. has won on that surface
but is better on the grass so could improve.
4. BLUFF – He showed promise on debut when third and improved to win on the PSF in his second
start so deserves the utmost respect.
5. AVERSA – Fit and she remains in good form. Placed third in three starts at this course so could
finish in the money once again.
6. HOXTON – A bit of a disappointment when only seventh last time out. Consistent before that and
could finish in the money.
7. L’IMPREVUE – She won nicely on her debut last month. This is a tougher race so it will be
interesting to see if she has improved since then.
8. KETTLINGUR – She won nicely on her debut last month. This is a tougher race so it will be
interesting to see if she has improved since then.
9. PAS RADINE – A good debut winner in 2022 but did not repeat that run when ninth in her second
start. Returns from a break and could need this run.
Summary : HAYEJOHN (1) has ability and if he is fit off a very lengthy break he could still pull off
this race. He clearly likes this track. IZASTEP (2) has also won at this track and at least fitness is
certain. He will contest the finish. BLUFF (4) is going about things the right way and could have
more to come. HOXTON (6) could battle out a minor place at best.
SELECTIONS
HAYEJOHN (1) – IZASTEP (2) – BLUFF (4) – HOXTON (6)
R5 – PRIX DE MARLY – 1300m (a6 1/2f) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Flat – EUR € 55.000
1. WILLIAM TELL – Progressive André Fabre-trained three-year-old who made a winning
comeback on the PSF before finishing 2nd to useful Le Tabou last time. Ought to be competitive.
2. EMPATHIC – Twice a winner at this level and has run well in both outings this year. Worth
considering with Christophe Soumillon booked to ride.
3. HALF HALF – Won in good style on his reappearance and confirmed that improvement in spite
of a 4,5kg penalty last time. Should have a role to play again.
4. EUREKA – Relatively unexposed on the turf but did win her only start in a handicap. Both victories
have come on the PSF though, so could have only a minor role to play here.
5. MICHELANGELO – Showed promise when winning on debut, beating a good field of moreexperienced rivals. Open to improvement and could be leniently treated on handicap debut.
6. KIMI ORENDA – Won 2 of 4 starts last year and continued in similar form when scoring at
Bordeaux on her reappearance. Could have more to offer in a handicap for the first time.
7. SISTER OF LOVE – Ultra-consistent and progressive filly who has shot up 6kg after consecutive
wins recently. More needed to defy another penalty but could get a look in if making further progress.
8. ROSIE ROCKET – Consistent filly who has both the form and experience to make her presence
felt. Yet to win this high in the ratings but is seldom far off the mark, place chance.
9. PINK PONG – Consistent for the most part last year but has been unconvincing in 3 starts since
resuming after the winter. Best watched for now on handicap debut.
10. NUITSBLANCHES – Has failed to build on the promise of last season in 3 starts this term,
finishing unplaced in both outings after a comeback 3rd on the PSF. Others make more appeal.
11. MONAPIA – Has three second-place finishes to his name from as many outings this year. Still
a maiden but is likely to play an active part in the finish on handicap debut.
12. AMANDA’S CHOICE – Caught the eye on her return from a lengthy absence when 6th on her
handicap debut and should have more to offer off a lower mark and with improved fitness on her
side.
13. DON’T LOOK UP – Improving, lightly raced sort who wasn’t winning out of turn when opening
his account at Deauville over 1200m recently. Cannot be written off.
14. MAAYAFUSHI – Up 2,5kg after winning at Toulouse last time and takes on stronger opposition
now, so is unlikely to repeat the feat. Others preferred.
15. ETERNEL – Showed signs of improvement when 2nd in a 1200m handicap last time sporting
blinkers for the first time. Could confirm with the headgear retained but is up in class here.
16. FILLE DU ROI – Consistent for the most part and made a winning start to the year but has
struggled in her 2 starts since. Needs to reaffirm.
Summary : MICHELANGELO (5) impressed when winning on debut last season and confirmed
that promise when 3rd at his next start in November. He would’ve needed his comeback outing
earlier this month but ought to have tightened up since, so it could pay to follow his progress
stepping into a handicap for the first time. HALF HALF (3) made a winning return on the PSF at
Deauville last month on his handicap debut before acquitting himself well, in spite of a 4,5kg
penalty, when finishing 2nd in his most recent start. He could fight for victory along with AMANDA’S
CHOICE (12) who caught the eye when staying on to finish an encouraging 6th on her
reappearance over 1200m. The shortlist is completed by MONAPIA (11) after 3 runners-up finishes,
WILLIAM TELL (1), who finished runner-up to a smart sort last time, and hat-trick seeking KIMI
ORENDA (6) who makes her handicap debut after a winning comeback at Bordeaux.
SELECTIONS
MICHELANGELO (5) – HALF HALF (3) – AMANDA’S CHOICE (12) – MONAPIA (11)
R6 – PRIX PIERRE PUGET – 2600m (a1 5/8m) – TURF – Condition Race – Maiden – Flat – EUR € 21.000
1. KARTHAGE – Fit and has been consistent all year. Likely to do better over this course and
distance. Has a winning chance.
2. RICHARD HORNIG – Sixth on debut. Likely to be smarter this time and with improvement likely
he can earn some money.
3. GALIGOLD – Sixth on debut which was at this course. Could improve on that but others are
preferred this time.
4. AIXELLENCE – Not disgraced when fourth on her debut. Could be smarter this time going further.
Has a place chance.
5. PISCINE DE RUINART – Fifth on her recent debut at Hyeres over 2500m. She will need to do
more than that to win this race.
6. VITTVITT – Improving of late with two fair runs on the PSF.. This is tougher and she was only
sixth on her last turf run. Place chance.
7. PROMICEA – Improving and she is coming off a good run when runner-up at this course last
time out. The step up in distance should suit and she can go one better.
8. MANADA – She did not show much when well beaten on her debut. Capable of improvement
but others are preferred.
9. BUBBLECRAFT – Not disgraced when fifth on her debut earlier this month. This longer distance
should suit and improvement can be expected.
10. FOXGLOVE – A three-year-old colt by Olympic Glory out of Daffodil Fields who is making his
debut. Watch the betting.
Summary : PROMICEA (7) has done well enough so far and has the potential to be even better
over this longer distance. KARTHAGE (1) is consistent and is fit and ready for another big run so
cannot be ignored. BUBBLECRAFT (9) has scope for improvement after a fair debut. VITTVITT (6)
was only sixth when last seen on the turf and is probably better on the PSF at this stage.
SELECTIONS
PROMICEA (7) – KARTHAGE (1) – BUBBLECRAFT (9) – VITTVITT (6)
R7 – PRIX DE FERRIERES – 2150m (a1 5/16m) – TURF – Condition Race – Class 2 – Flat – EUR € 28.000
1. FEED THE FLAME – Showed plenty promise when winning on debut and another likely to go
through the divisions. His progress should be worth following.
2. SERIENMOND – Made a winning reappearance at Strasbourg meets stronger opposition this
time. Place chance.
3. SILVER CRACK – Impressive wide-margin winner on debut over 2000m and looked a potential
star that day, so is best followed until beaten. Exciting prospect.
4. FIRST MINISTER – Won on debut last year and returned after the winter with an encouraging
3rd on his comeback. More to come.
5. DOUBLE MAJOR – Confirmed the promise of his debut 2nd when winning next time out but
needs another big step forward to be competitive in this company. Outsider.
Summary : SILVER CRACK (3) was impressive when quickening clear of his rivals to win by a
wide margin on debut. He is one of the main attractions of this meeting and, if successful here, is
likely to be aimed at bigger and better races during the spring with an unbeaten record intact. FEED
THE FLAME (1) also made a winning introduction and will have big-race ambitions of his own, so
should be involved in the finish with improvement expected of him too. FIRST MINISTER (4) and
SERIENMOND (2) complete the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
SILVER CRACK (3) – FEED THE FLAME (1) – FIRST MINISTER (4) – SERIENMOND (2)
R8 – PRIX DU PRINTEMPS – 2600m (a1 5/8m) – TURF – Handicap – Class 4 – Flat – EUR € 14.000
1. TORUN – Unreliable and has now reached 18 starts without a win. More needed to win but could
pop up in a place.
2. MONFRERE – Disappointing last run over this course and distance. He has been supplemented
for this race so should do better.
3. PRISON BREAK – Fit and was a good third over this course and distance last time out. Unreliable
but has a winning chance.
4. SADARAK – Well tried this year without adding a win to the tally. Clearly better than the last run
and has been supplemented. Might place.
5. MOKO – A bit unreliable this year but does seem a bit better on the turf. Could contest the finish
yet again.
6. NANTUCKET – She has yet to win but is in good form and should have no trouble with this
course and distance. A winning chance.
7. QUEENLY – On a very long losing streak since only win in 2022. She has struggled this year
and others are preferred.
8. FIRST WOOD – On a very long losing streak but has been supplemented for this race and was
third over this track and trip last time out. Go close.
9. FEEDESREVES – She has been kept to the PSF for some time now and did win her penultimate
start but may be better on that surface.
10. LADY MAG – She did a bit better when fifth in a handicap last time out but will need to do more
than that to win this race.
11. DEER BERE – Unreliable and was only fifth in a claimer last time out. He has won a race on
the PSF over this distance last month. Might place.
12. TENDER WINNER – Well beaten in both starts at this course this year. Struggling to find his
form of 2021 and others are preferred.
Summary : Some very competitive races to end this card. NANTUCKET (6) has yet to win but has
every chance to get it right over this course and distance. PRISON BREAK (3) is unreliable but is
coming off a good third over this course and distance. FIRST WOOD (8) is one of many
supplemented runners in this race that could surprise. MOKO (5) seems to prefer the turf so can
get involved with the finish.
SELECTIONS
NANTUCKET (6) – PRISON BREAK (3) – FIRST WOOD (8) – MOKO (5)
R9 – PRIX DE LA MADELEINE – 1800m (a1 1/8m) – TURF – Condition Race – Class 2 – Flat – EUR € 28.000
1. ISOLA DI CAPRI – Won on debut at Mont-de-Marsan but failed to build on that promise in 2
starts on the PSF and was unplaced in a claiming race on the turf last time. Unlikely.
2. JAGDA – Made a winning start to the year in a handicap on the PSF then struggled under a 3kg
penalty at her next start before reaffirming on the turf last time. Must confirm.
3. LA SAPIENZA – Made a winning as a two-year-old over 1500m at Saint-Cloud last year and was
given the winter off ahead of a potential Classic campaign. Bright prospect open to improvement.
4. KARELIA – Debut winner at Toulouse in September then finished 3rd and 5th in 2 starts on the
PSF before a winter break. Back on the turf and open to improvement on her reappearance.
5. LOFSONGUR ISLANDE – Won debut and acquitted herself well when 5th in her only subsequent
outing. Open to further progress, so could play a role here.
6. NASELLA – Finished 6th on her reappearance but ran better than the bare form of that position
suggests. Can make her presence felt.
7. SUNBURST – Smart winner on her comeback at Chantilly and looks the type to make further
improvement at three. Should pay to follow.
Summary : Noted on debut last year, SUNBURST (7) made the expected improvement on her
reappearance at Chantilly where she won in style on the PSF. There should be more to come from
Jean-Claude Rouget’s charge in her first start on turf, so she is preferred to LA SAPIENZA (3) who
has been absent since her winning debut as a two-year-old back in October. NASELLA (6) and
LOFSONGUR ICELAND (5) have the form, experience, and recent race fitness to have a say.
SELECTIONS
SUNBURST (7) – LA SAPIENZA (3) – NASELLA (6) – LOFSONGUR ISLANDE (5)
R10 – PRIX DE SANARY-SUR-MER – 1800m (a1 1/8m) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Class 4 – Flat – EUR € 16.000
1. LES ALDUDES – Her last win was in a claimer but she has been in good form of late and she
does have a winning chance.
2. KARKHOV – Returned to form with a nice win over this distance last time out. Up 2.5kg for that
win but can contest the finish once again.
3. FORCE TRANQUILLE – She did better when fourth last time out on the grass. Both handicap
runs were on the PSF so she could be the surprise package on the grass.
4. THE MANAGER – Consistent this year and he has been in good form of late. Threatening to win
off this mark and should go close.
5. FULLDITCH – Two disappointing runs since winning on the PSF in February. Probably better on
that surface and others are preferred.
6. MOUTRAKI – A surprise winner over this distance last time out. Carries a penalty for that win but
is clearly not out of it.
7. PAULITA MAX – A disappointment when only ninth at this course last time out as she had
previously done well here. More needed to win.
8. PRESS OFFICER – Unreliable but has won twice this year. Probably anchored by the 3kg penalty
for his last win when tenth last time out. Might place.
9. DREAM OF EMERAUDE – On a very long losing streak since only win. Unreliable but was
runner-up over thai course and distance in her penultimate run. Might place.
10. HIGHEST MOUNTAIN – Two good runs over this distance at Lyon lately. Probably at his best
on the PSF but has also done enough on the turf to suggest he can win this race.
11. VERTI CHOP – Disappointing last run when eleventh. Did better before that and is capable of
earning some money.
12. STAR DRACK – In very good form of late and has won over a similar distance. He deserves
respect in this line-up.
13. SAYANN – Disappointing last run when ninth but is better over this shorter distance and could
play a minor role.
14. LILY APPLE – Well tried this year without winning. Two good runs off this mark recently and
has been supplemented for this race. Respect.
Summary : HIGHEST MOUNTAIN (10) is in good form at the moment. Arguably better on the PSF
but still in with a winning chance in this line-up. THE MANAGER (4) is threatening to win off this
mark and deserves the utmost respect. LES ALDUDES (1) is in good form and is not out of it.
KARKHOV (2) will try to overcome a 2.5kg penalty for his last win and clearly has to be given
consideration.
SELECTIONS
HIGHEST MOUNTAIN (10) – THE MANAGER (4) – LES ALDUDES (1) – KARKHOV (2)
R11 – PRIX DU PONT NEUF – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Condition Race – Listed – Flat – EUR € 55.000
1. DUC DE MORNY – Not at his best in recent starts but has the form and experience to make his
presence felt. Place chance here.
2. BOOK OF LIFE – Finished 3rd behind 2 smart sorts on his reappearance and would’ve tightened
up since. Should have a role to play.
3. LE BOSS – Promising sort who Christophe Soumillon was enthusiastic about after his latest
start/win. Can follow up with improvement expected.
4. LE TABOU – Has shown ability, especially in his first start on the grass at Compiègne. Up in
class now but not incapable of playing another leading role.
5. JANARA – Has won starts this year and looks the type to keep on improving. Will need to do so,
though, to get involved here.
6. SAUTERNE – Lost her unbeaten record this year last time out after consecutive comeback wins.
Can do better and shouldn’t be written off just yet.
7. KNOCK ON – Finished 4th last time after consecutive wins. Unlikely to recapture the winning
thread here but could get a look in as an outsider.
8. QUEEN SAO – Consistent for the most part last year but has been found wanting at this level.
Place chance at best, although others are preferred.
9. FAIAL – Imposed herself in some style when winning on her comeback and does not line up
against the colts to merely make up the numbers. Respect.
10. GAIN IT – Unplaced on her reappearance following an encouraging two-year-old campaign.
May do better with improved fitness on her side.
Summary : LE BOSS (3) confirmed the promise of his debut when winning at Saint-Cloud last time
out and there ought to be more improvement to come from him, so it could pay to follow his
progress. LE TABOU (4) is highly regarded and likely to fight for victory, as he boasts both the form
and experience to win again. BOOK OF LIFE (2) fits a similar profile, though, and should make his
presence felt along with improving last-start winner FAIAL (9). Several others including DUC DE
MORNY (1), SAUTERNE (6) and JANARA (5) have claims too.
SELECTIONS
LE BOSS (3) – LE TABOU (4) – BOOK OF LIFE (2) – FAIAL (9)
R12 – PRIX DE BANDOL – 1800m (a1 1/8m) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Class 3 – Flat – EUR € 20.000
1. MAMA IMELDA – Improving and was runner-up off this mark last time out. She looks likely to
fight out the finish once again.
2. DIVA DU DANCING – A good win of a claimer last time out. She is unreliable though and has
been beaten in some claimers at this track. Might place.
3. ROCK JOYEUX – Well beaten in his comback start and he seems to have lost his way. Returns
to the turf so could show vast improvement.
4. JOH SPIRIT – Unreliable but she was not disgraced when fourth at this course last time out.
More needed to win but could earn some money.
5. ALLURRE – Moderate form in three runs this year on the PSF. Might like the switch to the turf
and could earn some money.
6. ALPAGE – In good form and was runner-up over this track and trip on handicap debut. Can go
one better this time.
7. BLANC BLEU – Good last win on the PSF and picked up a 3kg penalty. Probably better on that
surface but is not out of it.
8. KENZAL – Very consistent this year and has won twice on the PSF. Not disgraced when third
on the turf last time out and has a winning chance.
9. EDITED – Two disappointing efforts after winning a Claimer on the PSF. Probably best watched
for now and others are preferred.
10. BEST SIXTEEN – On a very long losing streak but did better when fifth over this distance last
time out and has been supplemented for this race.
11. AZACHOP – Disappointing last run but he is clearly unreliable. He did win over this course and
distance in his penultimate start. Can upset.
12. MYBOYFRIEND – A bit unlucky when fourth last time out. Capable of winning off his current
mark and deserves respect.
13. BOOMERANG – Returned to form with a solid win on the PSF last time out. Unreliable but can
pop up in a place in an open race.
14. AMERICAN JOKER – She have been anchored by the 3kg penalty she received for winning in
January as her next two starts produced moderate runs.
Summary : The toughest race of all to try and find a winner. ALPAGE (6) is the tentative selection.
He did well on handicap debut so has scope for improvement. MAMA IMELDA (1) is improving and
she can win off her current mark. BLANC BLEU (7) is coming off a nice win on the PSF but picked
up a 3kg penalty which will make it tough. KENZAL (8) is consistent and clearly in with a winning
chance, like a few others in this race.
SELECTIONS
ALPAGE (6) – MAMA IMELDA (1) – BLANC BLEU (7) – KENZAL (8)
R13 – PRIX DU GROS CAILLOU – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Condition Race – Class 1 – Flat – EUR € 38.000
1. AMILCAR – Ultra-consistent veteran who is likely to strip fitter after a pleasing 3rd last time. Will
be involved.
2. SIAM PARAGON – Finished a modest 7th on his comeback but is better than that run suggests
and ought to give a better account of himself here. Keep safe.
3. VALIABAD – Was in good knick prior to a layoff, so is another to consider on his reappearance.
Could pop up, though others make more appeal for win purposes.
4. FORT PAYNE – Undefeated on the PSF since the beginning of the year and switched to turf now
with ambitions. Respect.
5. SAMAHRAM – Absent since August but did produce a good level of form and consistency last
year. Could pay to follow his progress.
6. SICILIAN DEFENSE – Back from a break but tends to do well at this course, so could have a
role to play on her return with a favourable draw to aid her cause.
7. ANTHARIS – From a stable in form and was consistent prior to his winter layoff. Not without a
chance on his return.
8. MONARCHIC – Pleasing 5th on his reappearance at Saint-Cloud and is open to improvement,
so could play a minor role. Place chance only.
9. VALMER MAGIC – Lost his way last year after a promising start to his career. Has scope to
improve but needs to reaffirm.
10. KING GOLD – Appreciates this course very much and left a good impression in a Quinté+
recently. Dark horse.
11. KILOECHO – In good form before and at a good level too prior to a layoff. Absent since October
but is not incapable of getting a look in.
12. SUN FLARE – Drawn widest of all but could get into the picture here on her line of form behind
SAMAHRAM (5). Lively outside chance.
Summary : Hard race to assess, though a chance could be taken on returning SAMAHRAM (5)
given his form and consistency up until August last year. SIAM PARAGON (2) was disappointing
on his comeback but is capable of better, so could be worth another chance here. SICILIAN
DEFENSE (6), AMILCAR (1) and FORT PAYNE (4) are likely to attract plenty of votes too, and
ought to be competitive in a wide-open contest.
SELECTIONS
SAMAHRAM (5) – SIAM PARAGON (2) – SICILIAN DEFENSE (6) – AMILCAR (1)
R14 – PRIX DU PAVILLON DES ANGLAIS – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Class 3 – Flat – EUR € 23.000
1. JACK O’BOY – Runner-up in both of his starts this year and capable of going one better here
despite a wide 15 draw. One to beat.
2. MONTIGNY – Consistent performer at this level. Has finished 3rd and 2nd in two starts this year,
and ought to have a say once more.
3. JUST IN TIME GAME – Improved recent runs bode well for his chances here. Will need to eke
out more improvement to win but should have a role to play nonetheless.
4. STARFIX – Undeniably capable but has been off the boil this year so will need to reaffirm.
Capable of doing better.
5. ACCLAM – Reassured with improved last start and in similar form should be competitive here.
Dark horse.
6. DOMAGNANO – Won on his reappearance and easier than the margin would suggest, so there’s
a good chance he could follow up. Include.
7. L’IENISSEI – Nothing noteworthy to his name for a considerable period and can be confidently
ruled out.
8. VENTURA VISION – Another who has been struggling for any form of consistency. Improved
last start but has more to do here, overlook.
9. SPAIN SAGE – Probably at peak fitness after 2 comeback runs. Unreliable sort but quite capable
of staking a claim in a race like this.
10. SCARFACE – Seldom far off the mark but rarely wins – 1 win from 34 starts. Holding form and
has dropped slightly in the weights but only a place chance.
11. KENDRA – Has been struggling for consistency for some time now and is unlikely to trouble the
judge here.
12. BIG RIVER – Another who has been struggling for any form of consistency and unlikely to
trouble the judge. Can be ruled out.
13. BONNY GLITTERS – Has been struggling for consistency for some time now and is unlikely to
trouble the judge here.
14. BADASS – Has looked distinctly ordinary for some time now too, so his chances are limited at
this level.
15. MAGIC SWORD – Capable but also inconsistent, so inspire little confidence. Hard to trust but
as hard to rule out.
16. RED CRAZY – His poor recent form on both surfaces does not augur well for his chances here.
Overlook.
17. FAVARITX – Nothing noteworthy to his name for a considerable period and can be confidently
ruled out too.
18. LOVELY ANGEL – Winner 2 starts back but is also too inconsistent to warrant any betting
confidence. Unreliable so others preferred.
Summary : Despite his unfavourable wide draw, JACK O’BOY (1) is the most likely winner of this
race after back-to-back 2nd place finishes since the turn of the year. DOMAGNANO (6) returned
to action with a win recently and ought to pose a threat along with SPAIN SAGE (9) who has had
the benefit of 2 comeback runs this term. Consistent MONTIGNY (2) and ACCLAM (5), who showed
signs of improvement last time, could also have roles to play.
SELECTIONS
JACK O’BOY (1) – DOMAGNANO (6) – SPAIN SAGE (9) – MONTIGNY (2)
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