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R1 – PRIX PLANTAGENET – 1350m (a7f) – TURF – Condition Race – Class 3 – Flat – EUR € 15.000
1. WONDER BOY – 2nd at Cagnes-Sur-Mer over 1500m in February in a Class 2. Sure to give a
good account
2. MR GOODNIGHT – A good 3rd over 1400m at Le Lion D’Angers on April 9th. Can play a leading
role
3. NESR SHALGHODA – Has had a good bit of time away, but will be ready for this return. Last
seen over 1300m at Deauville in a Class 1 race last August. Player
4. BRASSAVOLA – 4th two runs back at Bordeaux Le Bouscat over 1400m on April 8th. Needs
more to win but in the mix
5. MY BLACK LADY – Not seen this year. Numerous unplaced runs over various trips, best
watched for now
6. KENDAYA – Has had two outings, a winner at Saint-Malo in July over 1100m. This might be out
of her reach
Summary : Although having been off the racecourse for almost nine months NESR SHALGHODA
(3) should be ready for this return, he was pitched into some very good races last season and
should be good enough to win this. WONDER BOY (1) has been running well and given a break
since a good second in a Class 2 race at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in February, he can be a live threat. MR
GOODNIGHT (2) can not be left out, he will be match fit after a recent third on April 9th.
BRASSAVOLA (4) looks best of the remainder.
SELECTIONS
NESR SHALGHODA (3) – WONDER BOY (1) – MR GOODNIGHT (2) – BRASSAVOLA (4)
R2 – PRIX OUEST FRANCE (PRIX DU CINQUANTENAIRE D’EVENTARD) – 1350m (a7f) – TURF – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 20.000
1. PURPLE RAIN – In need of only run so far this year. A fair run when 4th at Saint-Cloud over
1600m in September. Ought to be thereabouts
2. GRAND FETARD – Won a claimer when last seen over 1400m at Le Mans on the 25th of April.
This is a better race but in the mix
3. POPPY CARREW – Recent winner on the 2nd of May over 1400m at Compiegne. Can follow up
on that
4. FLEUR DE SEL – A nice run when 3rd at Nantes over 1600m in late April. Can make presence
felt
5. LEOPARDUCCIO – Unplaced on the latest outing at Longchamp over 1300m on April 27th.
Looks safely held
6. INFINITY SWEET – Not seen in 2023. Won at Les Sables over 1200m in October. Handicap
debut and not to be overlooked
7. LA MOMY – 2nd two runs back over 1600m on March 3rd. Needs more to get involved
8. ARYA CHOPE – Won at Royan over 1600m in a claimer on April 2nd. Looks unlikely to trouble
some of these
9. VENTO D’ESTATE – Has several unplaced runs of late. Seems out of form and best watched
for now
Summary : A recent winner over 1400m at Compiegne, POPPY CARREW (3) has a good chance
of following up from that and scoring again. FLEUR DE SEL (4) is also a definite player and will not
make it easy for the likely favourite. GRAND FETARD (2) will need more than his win in a claiming
race late last month if he wants to win again, but he can not be ruled out. PURPLE RAIN (1) looks
best of the remainder and can improve off a recent comeback run after a seven-month absence.
SELECTIONS
POPPY CARREW (3) – FLEUR DE SEL (4) – GRAND FETARD (2) – PURPLE RAIN (1)
R3 – PRIX DE LA SERENITE – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 15.000
1. PEARL HARBOUR – 4th three runs back on March 11th over 1900m at Deauville in a much
stronger race. Player
2. BOLT OF THUNDER – A winner two starts ago on March 23rd over 1600m at Saint-Cloud. Can
play a leading role
3. MR DREAMER – A 4th place at Le Mans over 1400m on the most recent outing was a credible
run. Drops in grade and can be more than good enough
4. VICTORIA ROSE – Has not run in 2023. 2nd three runs back at Dieppe over 1400m in a claimer.
Has work to do
5. MASTER GEORGES – A fair 3rd two runs back over 1700m in early April. Outside place chance
6. MALLORCA SUN – A fair 4th three starts ago at Fontainebleau over 1800m in late April. One
for the shortlist
7. FLEXIBILITY – Three unplaced runs in 2023. Won at Saint-Cloud over 1600m in late October.
Other make more appeal
8. LA GOKENINDIA – Has not featured on the last four outings. Won a claimer in September over
1650m. Others rate higher
Summary : MR DREAMER (3) could be too smart for these, a fourth at Le Mans last month was
a good enough run to make him the likely favourite, he has dropped down the ratings, but this drop
in class makes him the best option. PEARL HARBOUR (1) is another dropping into a claimer and
has every chance of making a statement. BOLT OF THUNDER (2) knows how to win and is not to
be excluded from playing a leading role in this. MALLORCA SUN (6) looks like one to be included
in all place bet permutations.
SELECTIONS
MR DREAMER (3) – PEARL HARBOUR (1) – BOLT OF THUNDER (2) – MALLORCA SUN (6)
R4 – PRIX DE LA POTARDIERE – 2100m (a1 5/16m) – TURF – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 12.000
1. DARK EMERY – Won two starts ago over 2000m on April 9th in a claimer. Ought to be
thereabouts
2. GALIBOT – 3rd over 2000m at Durtal in a claimer on April 15th. Needs more to trouble some of
these
3. KASTIN DES SOURCES – Three unplaced runs in 2023. A drop in the ratings of 5kg. Last ran
over 1950m at Le Mans. Needs to get back on track
4. SWING THE RING – A fair 4th at Durtal on the most recent start over 2900m on April 15th. Sure
to be involved
5. BELLA CIAO – An unraced filly by GEMIX, the dam was a winner over hurdles. Market guide
best for clues
6. MRS RHAPSODY – Two unplaced runs this year. 2nd at Cholet in November over 1900m. First
run in a claimer. Player
7. STELLAR JAY – 2nd at Lyon La Soie over 1800m on April 8th. Usually on the premises in these
types of races. Key chance
8. DSCHINGIS SHAAN – 3rd two start’s ago at Evreux over 1800m on April 12th. Will need to do a
bit more
Summary : STELLAR JAY (7) is usually involved at the business end in these types of races, this
looks like a good opportunity to get her head back in front. SWING THE RING (4) has shown
enough in her three runs and could well be made favoutite after a recent fourth at Durtal in a
maiden, she has to be respected in her first attempt in a claimer. MRS RHAPSODY (6) also drops
in class and is worth a close inspection. DARK EMERY (1) has to be worth a mention and can be
involved at the finish.
SELECTIONS
STELLAR JAY (7) – SWING THE RING (4) – MRS RHAPSODY (6) – DARK EMERY (1)
R5 – PRIX CHOCOLATS MATHEZ – 2300m (a1 7/16m) – TURF – Condition Race – Maiden – Flat – EUR € 21.000
1. RAZI – 3ed at Nantes on April 22nd over 2400m. Needs a bit more but can not be ruled out of
making an impact
2. DESPACITO – A credible 4th over 2500m at Nort-Sur-Erdre last month. Has place possibilities
3. DSCHINGIS HEIGHTS – A fair 4th over this track on the most recent start on April 10th over
2300m. Can have a say
4. DSCHINGIS SPECTRE – Showed a good deal more when 2nd at Lyon Parilly over 2400m on
April 22nd. Can build on that and is the one to beat
5. MY HARLEY – Has had two runs, both unplaced, the latter over 1950m at Chateaubriant in late
April. Others preferred
6. MR LE PHILOSOPHE – Unplaced on the latest run at Lyon Parilly over 2400m. Can improve
and has each-way claims
7. SOIGNEUX BELL – An unraced gelding by MUTATHIR, the dam won three races. Betting market
best guide for clues
8. KING PEDRO – An unraced gelding by PEDRO THE GREAT, the dam was a winner three times.
Market guide best for performance expected
Summary : DSCHINGIS SPECTRE (4) showed a much-improved effort when finishing second at
Lyon Parilly 19 days ago and can be too good for his rivals. DSCHINGIS HEIGHTS (3) ran well
over course and distance when last seen on April 10th and can make life difficult for the main
selection. RAZI (1) was just under 5L back in third at Nantes last month, and can once again be
involved. MR LE PHILOSOPHE (6) was behind DSCHINGIS SPECTRE when they met at Lyon
Parilly, he has a good bit to find to turn that form around but can place.
SELECTIONS
DSCHINGIS SPECTRE (4) – DSCHINGIS HEIGHTS (3) – RAZI (1) – MR LE PHILOSOPHE (6)
R6 – PRIX ROBERT LAVALLEE – 2300m (a1 7/16m) – TURF – Condition Race – Maiden – Flat – EUR € 21.000
1. JALAPAO – Last of 11 runners when having only start so far at Chantilly 12 days ago over
2000m. Looks safely held
2. CHAYTON GIFT – 3rd two runs back at Pornichet over 2100m in January is the best form of late.
Happy to avoid
3. DOURO VALLEY – 4th at Le Mans on only start to date over 2300m 12 days ago. Can improve
but others make more appeal
4. RUE DE L’AUDE – A bit below par when last seen at Chantilly in mid-March, although the winner
of her race won in Group Company on its next run. In the mix
5. VILLA MELANA – 4th on debut over 2400m in late March. Can improve plenty off that effort.
Merits consideration
6. SIREN – A good run on debut at Saint-Cloud when tenderly handled in late March over 2000m.
Can take a step forward from that. Player
7. KOREA – Good 2nd on debut when narrowly beaten over 2300m at this track on April 10th. Key
chance
8. AUTHODIDACTE – Unplaced on debut run at Chantilly over 2400m in early April. Needs more
to get involved
9. SQUASHA – Fluffed her lines on her most recent outing, but a good 2nd prior to that at
Fontainebleau over 2200m in March. Ought to be involved
10. NASSANDRES – An unraced daughter of LE HAVRE, the dam was a winner. Can feature on
racecourse debut
11. ALVALDI – An unraced daughter of SEA THE MOON, the dam never ran. Market guide best
for clues
Summary : A very encouraging run when second on debut KOREA (7) can go one better and looks
the likely winner. RUE DE L’AUDE (4) can also give a better account than when last seen when
finishing sixth over 1900m behind a useful filly at Chantilly. SIREN (6) was a good fifth on her only
start to date in late March, when given a tender ride. She can play a leading role. SQUASHA (9)
can be forgiven for fluffing her lines when last seen and is the each-way choice.
SELECTIONS
KOREA (7) – RUE DE L’AUDE (4) – SIREN (6) – SQUASHA (9)
R7 – PRIX DE VICHY – 2300m (a1 7/16m) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Class 4 – Flat – EUR € 16.000
1. JACK’S SON – 3rd over 2400m at Nantes on April 22nd, did win at this track in May 2022 over
2300m. Consider
2. MISTER DREAM – A 3rd place effort three runs back over 2950m at Machecoul was a good run.
Can play a role
3. MAESTRO CHOP – A winner two outings ago over 2700m at Chantilly on the all-weather surface
in late March. Not to be overlooked
4. CORIMBO – Unplaced on the most recent outing, but a winner before that over 2500m on April
10th. Can feature
5. KIND OF MAGIC SOUL – A fair 4th at Durtal over 2300m on April 15th. Needs a bit more to get
involved
6. AGAMEMNON – A fair run when 3rd at Toulouse over 2400m in early April. Ought to be in the
shake-up
7. MISSCONILAVAINE – Has had three runs all unplaced the latter over 2300m on April 15th. First,
try in a handicap. Opposable
8. ADMIRALTY ARCH – Has had several unplaced runs of late over different distances. Can be
avoided at the moment
9. AHMED PRIDE – Has been out of form this year and in the latter 2022 season. Looks best
watched for now
10. AQUITAINE – 3rd at Le Croise Larcohe over 2500m in late April. Expected to be very
competitive
11. RUE DAUPHINE – Has not been placed on the last two runs. A fair 2nd at Le Croise Laroche
over 2500m in late March. Others preferred
12. MIENGO – A 2nd two outings ago was a fair effort over 1900m at Deauville on the PSF. This
requires more to feature
13. KAHOUNA – 4th at Durtal over 2300m on April 15th. Will need a personal best to win
Summary : AQUITAINE (10) should be the one to beat after a good run at Le Croise Laroche over
2500m in late April when finishing third. AGAMEMNON (6) is probably the main rival, he ran with
plenty of credit when third at Toulouse and can make his presence felt. CORIMBO (4) was a bit
below par when last seen, but a winner before that at Langon -Libourne over 2500m brings him
into the equation. JACK’S SON (1) can most likely play a part in the finish.
SELECTIONS
AQUITAINE (10) – AGAMEMNON (6) – CORIMBO (4) – JACK’S SON (1)
R8 – PRIX DE CHATEAUBRIANT – 2300m (a1 7/16m) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Class 3 – Flat – EUR € 19.000
1. BAIKAL – Unplaced on last two runs, 4th before that at Chantilly over 2100m in mid-February.
Can place at nice odds
2. LIB DUBAWI – A winner three runs back over 2400m at Bordeaux Le Bouscat in March. Can
place
3. MAGIC MERCURY – A good run when 2nd at Nantes 19 days ago over 2400m. Every chance
of going one better
4. NICE STROKE – Two runs out of the frame of late. Won at Chantilly over 2100m last September.
Looks vulnerable
5. KINGSTON NARCISSUS – Has yet to get the head in front, but a good 2nd over 2300m at this
venue on a recent start in April. Can make an impact
6. COASTER – Has been out of the frame on two runs this year. Won at Chateaubriant over 1950m
in July 2022. Others make more appeal
7. PULSE – 5th on the latest outing at Nantes over 2400m on April 22nd. A winner at Deauville in
January over 2500m on the PSF. Consider
8. MON VIEUX LEON – 2nd on the last two outings, the latter over 2400m at Moulins on April 15th,
when only 1.5L off the winner. Bold show likely
9. BABY GEORGE – A winner three runs back at Chantilly in November over 1800m. Others hold
stronger claims
10. RUE JONAS – A nice 3rd at Le Mans over 2300m 12 days ago. Will be fit and can play a leading
role
11. OLYMPE TEA – A nice 4th at Le Mans over 2300m 12 days ago. Ought to be on the premises
12. KARAKOY – First run in a handicap. Has shown very little in three outings so far. Looks safely
held
13. SPATIAL MERIT – Has not been seen since October 2021. Will likely need a return run from a
long break. Best watched
Summary : MAGIC MERCURY (3) ran with plenty of encouragement at Nantes when finishing
second 19 days ago, he could be the value bet in a very tricky handicap. KINGSTON NARCISSUS
(5) was a good second over course and distance when last seen in mid-April, he has yet to win and
has a good chance of breaking his duck. RUE JONAS (10) also needs close consideration after a
good effort at Le Mans 12 days ago when finishing third. MON VIEUX LEON (8) has been knocking
at the door with two recent second-place performances and can once again give a good account
of himself.
SELECTIONS
MAGIC MERCURY (3) – KINGSTON NARCISSUS (5) – RUE JONAS (10) – MON VIEUX
LEON (8)
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