France (Saint Cloud) Race Card, Form Guide & Race Previews – Tuesday, May 16

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France Race Card – 16th May

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R1 – PRIX DE VAUREAL – 1300m (a6 1/2f) – TURF – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 24.000

1. KALEOCREEK – Made a winning debut in March over 1000m at Marseille-Borely but only
managed to finish 6th in her second run. She can build on that to have a chance
2. LASAIR – Won well last time over 1100m at Fontainebleau and is selected to follow up. Warm
first choice
3. SABROSO – Finished 7th at Lyon in April over 1000m and will need to improve on that effort.
Outsider and others are preferred
4. BAHIA BLANCA – Has placed twice from three starts, showing ability and last run when 2nd at
Fontainebleau was good. Strong chance
5. LAMAJESTIK – Makes his race debut, is by Guignol and comes from the Rovisse yard. Watch
the market trends
6. STAR PAREILLE – Made a winning debut at Bouscat on the 7th of this month over 1200m and
could be anything. Expect a big effort
7. RATEL KABOWD – Made a very moderate debut and can be passed by until improvement is
shown
8. MEDINA TREZY – Caught the eye when making a good debut over 900m but her last run was
below par. She can build on that and will have a chance
9. RUE MIA – Has not shone in three starts to date and it seems better to wait for improvement.
Would be a surprise winner
10. GOLDENA – Needs to improve on latest 8th place at Fontainebleau over 1100m and can.
Respect and include

Summary : LASAIR (2) is lightly raced, showing plenty potential and is one to follow through the
divisions. She won well last time at Fontainbleau over 1100m on the 3rd of this month. She is the
one to beat. BAHIA BLANCA (4) can give plenty cheek as she has placed three from four and her
most recent effort, earlier this month, was very encouraging. STAR PAREILLE (6) could remain
unbeaten after this. She made a winning debut at Bouscat on the 7th of May and could end up
being absolutely anything. MEDINA TREZY (8) caught the eye first time out over 900m when
finishing fourth at this course, but let the side down last time. Expect improvement off that run and
she can place.

SELECTIONS
LASAIR (2) – BAHIA BLANCA (4) – STAR PAREILLE (6) – MEDINA TREZY (8)

R2 – PRIX LUNADIX – 2000m (a1 1/4m) – TURF – Condition Race – Maiden – Flat – EUR € 27.000

1. AMNERIS – Showed plenty improvement at her second start and should win very soon. Can
progress and is a must for all bets
2. CAELESTIS – Stunningly bred filly by Dubawi and has huge scope to improve on her debut 3rd
at Chantilly. Big runner
3. OLYMPIADE – Has plenty of scope to improve on her good debut when finishing 3rd at this track
over 1600m last month. Big runner
4. FIRYALI – Last ran at Parislongchamp finishing 8th over 1800m but placed twice before that.
Pouchin rides and could finishing in the money
5. GARBO – Is showing some ability achieving 2 places from 2 runs and despite being an outsider
could surprise for the placings
6. HASAPIKO – Ran an absolute cracker in 2nd at Saint-Cloud on the 7th of last month and should
take a power of beating
7. KALBARRI – Made an average debut at Chantilly and will need to improve on that

Summary : HASAPIKO (6) has placed 3 times from 3 starts and goes the distance. She finished
2nd at Saint-Cloud on the 7th of April and is confidently selected to go one better. CAELESTIS (2)
is a beautifully bred filly by Dubawi whom caught the attention on debut. She should go very close
this time to getting it all right. OLYMPIADE (3) is another that made a smart debut to finish 3rd and
can improve a ton. She should win soon and AMNERIS (1) showed good improvement at only the
second time of asking and is a must for all bets.

SELECTIONS
HASAPIKO (6) – CAELESTIS (2) – OLYMPIADE (3) – AMNERIS (1)

R3 – PRIX MENDEZ – 2000m (a1 1/4m) – TURF – Condition Race – Maiden – Flat – EUR € 27.000

1. EYVANN – Has plenty of scope to improve off his excellent debut when 4th over 2100m. He
looks very difficult to oppose
2. FRENCH GLORY DAY – Managed 8th place on debut at Toulouse in April and will have to do
better than that to feature here
3. BURSARD – Cracking 2nd on debut over 1600m at this track and has a winning chance
4. MARZOUK – Brings a rating of 41 into the race which will make him extremely competitive
5. MORPHEWAN – Has plenty of scope to do better than debut 5th at Chantilly over 2000m but
remains an outsider
6. LES EMBRUNS – Will need to improve a lot on what we saw on debut to threaten here and can
be ignored
7. CASSIUS – Entrusted to Maxime Guyon. Must have scope to improve but others selected
8. VALIDATOS – Finished a fair 4th over 2000m on debut at Chantilly and surely has more to offer.
Strong each way claims
9. LUNANERA – Piccone rides, finished 4th on debut and has tons of scope to get better. Has a
good chance despite the short layoff

Summary : EYVANN (1) will be ridden by Barzalona for the Aga Khan and this horse finished 4th
on debut over 2100m at Parislongchamp. He is by Lope De Vega and surely has a lot more to offer.
BURSARD (3) gets the services of rider Pasquier and his mount made a cracking debut finishing
2nd over a mile at Saint-Cloud. Expect another bold run. MARZOUK (4) has a rating of 41 and
should make his presence felt and LUNANERA (9) has not raced since March and might just need
one race to tighten up.

SELECTIONS
EYVANN (1) – BURSARD (3) – MARZOUK (4) – LUNANERA (9)

R4 – PRIX DE CHATOU – 1500m (a7 1/2f) – TURF – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 19.000

1. EUREKA – Much better than last start suggest. Solid prospect on best form and expected to
bounce back to form
2. FILLE DU ROI – Won 4 races back at Deauville but her recent form has been average. In this
field, however, she will be very competitive
3. OCTOBER CHOPE – Won last time over a mile at Compiegne and could easily follow up. Good
chance
4. FIRST ON THE SCENE – His debut was good but the two efforts since have been disappointing
and is therefore one of the lesser fancied in the race
5. HADYA – Ran well at her penultimate at Le Mans over 1900m finishing 3rd. Chance on best
overall efforts and has strong each way claims
6. STORYWOOD – Will need too improve a lot on debut to threaten here. Best to ignore
7. URAL – A much better effort last time when 4th at Compiegne in May but much more is needed
to threaten
8. MELOMANE – Has earned many places and looks set to continue that way. More of a place
chance than a winning one
9. SUPREME – Was a winner 4 starts back but recent form has been average. Has shown some
capabilities but cannot be fancied on recent
10. KASSAR SAID – Is rated at 30,5 but a tad off form recently. Has shown form before and can
never be ignored. Chance
11. BULSARA – Finished 8th on debut at this track and can improve on that but better to wait for
the improvement
12. VICTORY OVER LIFE – She has not caught the attention in two starts thus far and can be
passed by for now

Summary : EUREKA (1) gets the services of Guyon and brings a rating of 39,5 into the race. Ignore
her last run when downfield at Parislongchamp in April. She was a winner 4 starts back at Cagnes
over 1300m and rates the one they all have to fear the most in an open race. HADYA (5) will have
a say based on her penultimate run when 3rd at Le Mans over 1900m. FILLE DU ROI (2) was a
winner 4 race ago at Deauville but recently has been below best. She will need to tighten up on
those efforts for the win but can place and MELOMANE (8) has placed 7 times from 11 starts and
can add to those statistics.

SELECTIONS
EUREKA (1) – HADYA (5) – FILLE DU ROI (2) – MELOMANE (8)

R5 – PRIX MARGOUILLAT – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 40.000

1. CAMBRONNE – Four times winner, last run was at Toulouse when 2nd in Listed company and
if she were to win, it would be no surprise
2. EMPATHIC – Christophe Soumillon rides, has a high rating and brings solid form into the race.
Should fight out the finish
3. ALCANOR – Can be forgiven for her run in Listed company last time and based on good
penultimate 2nd at Chantilly, will have a strong chance
4. OUJDA – Ran in a Grade 3 last time, is down in class and is one for the shortlist for the win
position
5. HALF HALF – Bachelot rides, rated 40,5. Won three starts back and recent 2nd at
Parislongchamp over 1300m make him the horse to beat
6. SUNDAY FUDGE – Won 5 starts back but has been moderate since. Others bring stronger form
into the race and is an outsider
7. NEAR AMORE – Has shown ability in three races to date and can earn again. Respect and
include as she has a bright chance
8. SAHARA SPRING – Won her penultimate at Chantilly, fair last run and is another that has a
chance
9. MARKSWOMAN – Has not shone recently and would be a surprise winner. Prefer others
10. MICHELANGELO – Off form after impressive debut win at this track but in 2022. Has a lot to
find
11. NOLITO – Is knocking at the door with two recent 2nds over 1400m and can threaten the top
ones. Good chance in competitive race
12. NUITSBLANCHES – Last three efforts have not been good and far prefer others here

Summary : HALF HALF (5) is Theo Bachelot’s mount which has a rating of 40,5. He won 3 starts
back and has since run two terrific races finishing 2nd in both. He looks very difficult to oppose.
EMPATHIC (2) gets Christophe Soumillion and a high rating which tells a story. Solid form and a
very strong chance here. OUJDA (4) is lightly raced and was last seen in a Grade 3 event where
far from disgraced. She takes a step down in class and can finish in the first three here. ALCANOR
(3) can be forgiven for her last race in Listed company.

SELECTIONS
HALF HALF (5) – EMPATHIC (2) – OUJDA (4) – ALCANOR (3)

R6 – PRIX COMTESSE DE LOIR – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Class 3 – Flat – EUR € 27.000

1. WINNAN – Has won 4 races before but is badly off form recently and cannot be fancied as a
result of that
2. OSTIA – Won at Fontainebleau three starts ago but is rested and could need this
3. YAVAIKA – Is only having her 3rd run this year and looks cherry ripe for a huge performance.
She has a good chance
4. SAND GIRL – Has no recent form to talk about and would be a shock winner
5. HYPNOTIZED – Will have a say based on her 2nd at Nancy late last year but can do much better
than recent results. Place chance
6. REVE DE MAGRITTE – Was 6th at Chantilly in April over 1500m and saw the winners box late
last year. Her ability and form will make her competitive here
7. GREGGY – Would be a surprise winner and has no form to recommend
8. LOVELY ANGEL – Finished a fair 5th at this course over 1500m earlier this month and has the
overall form to win this
9. SKADE – Is ultra-consistent and can never be ignored, she seems honest and gutsy and can be
expected to fight out the finish
10. TOUTELUSIVE – Finished 5th at Borely on the 5th of this month. Is a consistent Handicapper
that has a chance and must be included

Summary : LOVELY ANGEL (8) is a three time winner and finished 5th at this course over 1500m
earlier this month and rates the one to peg back. SKADE (9) is also a three time winner and holding
form very well. She is ultra-consistent and should give plenty cheek all the way home. YAVAKIDA
(3) is only having her third start this year and looks cherry ripe for a huge performance. REVE DE
MAGRITTE (6) was in the winners enclosure late last year and more recently finished 6th at
Chantilly over 1500m in April and can make her presence felt.

SELECTIONS
LOVELY ANGEL (8) – SKADE (9) – YAVAIKA (3) – REVE DE MAGRITTE (6)

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