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R6 – PRIX HENRY DE BOUSSAC – 2100m (a1 5/16m) – TURF – Claiming Handicap – Class 4 – Flat – EUR € 12.000
1. IL VINCITORE – Runner-up in his last two starts and is likely to be a factor again under an inform jockey. On the shortlist
2. DE LA FAYETTE – Unreliable and has been out of sorts recently but is not incapable of getting
a look in. Must reaffirm
3. SCHWANENSEE – Ran well in a better race at ParisLongchamp last time and won a handicap
at this course in March. Player
4. BATTLE OF THE NILE – Easy winner of his last start in Spain and the booking of Mickaël
Barzalona is noteworthy. Can follow up
5. JOHNNY DANCER – Has returned to form recently and is back at a racecourse at which he has
already won. Has claims
6. LE TAMADA – Has run two moderate comeback races but remains capable of doing better.
Dangerous to dismiss
7. BARENTON – Struggled to regain form last year and is best watched for now on his
reappearance. Overlook
8. ATHELIA – Has been struggling for some time now so unlikely to trouble the judge here. Others
preferred
9. BURNING EMOTION – Inconsistent but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Has
only a place chance though
Summary : BATTLE OF THE NILE (4) and IL VINCITORE (1) have bounced back to form recently
and are likely to fight for victory. Both SCHWANENSEE (3) and JOHNNY DANCER (5), although
inconsistent, have won at this course and remain capable of making their presence felt.
SELECTIONS
BATTLE OF THE NILE (4) – IL VINCITORE (1) – SCHWANENSEE (3) – JOHNNY DANCER
(5)
R7 – PRIX PETIT PRESIDENT – 2400m (a1 1/2m) – TURF – Condition Race – Maiden – Flat – EUR € 21.000
1. MASTER LIGHT – Has finished 3rd in consecutive outings recently and could again have a role
to play. Place chance
2. AKINOOS – Boasts solid form references, including a 2nd at this course recently. Will make his
presence felt
3. GRAND COURGEON – Was a reassuring 2nd in his last start and should be competitive here if
confirming that improvement
4. GOLDEN CITY – Pleasing 5th on debut last year at ParisLongchamp and was an encouraging
3rd on his reappearance last month. Include
5. STORM DAY – Finished a modest 8th on debut and will need to take a big step forward to play
a role here
6. GREEN PERFUME – Showed signs of improvement last time but will need to confirm that form
to get a look in here. Outsider
7. AMALFINA – Has been runner-up in both of her starts and ought to be winning sooner rather
than later. One to beat
8. SALT FLAKE – Finished 2nd last time and is likely to be competitive here with further
improvement expected. Shortlist
9. TXINTXUA DU BARDET – Endside debutante to be ridden by William Smit for owner and trainer
Guy Bouchonnet. Watch for now
Summary : Having finished 2nd in both outings, AMALFINA (7) should be good enough to go one
better here. Both SALT FLAKE (8) and GOLDEN CITY (4) are improving and likely to pose a threat
with further progress expected. AKINOOS (2) has the form and experience to also join the fight for
victory.
SELECTIONS
AMALFINA (7) – SALT FLAKE (8) – GOLDEN CITY (4) – AKINOOS (2)
R8 – DERBY DU LANGUEDOC – 2400m (a1 1/2m) – TURF – Condition Race – Listed – Flat – EUR € 55.000
1. GALLERIST – Progressive colt who has won his last three starts and whose limits are unknown.
Can win again
2. MONONOF – Returned to form last month when winning a Class 2 event and should have a role
to play here. Respect
3. TOLGANAI – Lightly raced filly who won on debut before finishing 3rd in both subsequent outings.
Place chance only
4. YES ZARA – Consistent filly with solid form references, but has more of a place chance than a
winning one
5. PERAMA – Has always finished in the first three in her six outings and should do so again here.
Has claims
Summary : This Listed race is likely to be fought out between GALLERIST (1), who has progressed
at a rate of knots to win his last three starts, and the consistent filly PERAMA (5) who was a winner
over this distance last time. MONONOF (2) is capable of staking a claim too after bouncing back
to winning ways last time.
SELECTIONS
GALLERIST (1) – PERAMA (5) – MONONOF (2) – YES ZARA (4)
R9 – PRIX DU SOUVENIR – 2100m (a1 5/16m) – TURF – Condition Race – Class 2 – Flat – EUR € 22.000
1. MEDIA STORM – Has not been seen in competitive action since November but he is the class
horse in the race. Respected
2. QAISER – Consistent and improving last-start winner of a Class 2 event. Ought to play another
leading role
3. AGADOR – Progressive colt who is unbeaten this year and has won his last three outings.
Capable of winning again
4. LOVELY DIAMOND – Undeniably capable but has been more effective at a lower level this year,
so others are preferred
5. GRAINE DE PASTEL – Unplaced on her reappearance but would’ve needed that outing and will
strip fitter. Could have a say
Summary : AGADOR (3) has won four of his five starts and completed the hat-trick when winning
a Class 2 event over this trip last time, so is a confident first choice. Progressive QAISER (2) has
the means to be competitive at this level and ought to be involved. MEDIA STORM (1) is not without
a chance on his belated reappearance and appeals most of the remainder, ahead of GRAINE DE
PASTEL (5).
SELECTIONS
AGADOR (3) – QAISER (2) – MEDIA STORM (1) – GRAINE DE PASTEL (5)
R10 – PRIX JEAN-PAUL BOSC – 3000m (a1 7/8m) – TURF – Condition Race – Class 3 – Flat – EUR € 15.000
1. JUST YOU AND ME – Last-start winner with two victories at Toulouse over 2400m. Concedes
weight to all but can have a say
2. CULTURE – Consistent for the most part and has no stamina doubts, so is capable of getting
into the picture
3. SUPER QUARTZ – Proven to be effective over this distance and has the means to pose a threat
to the selection. Danger
4. L’ASTRONOME – Winner of the Group II Prix Hocquart last year and finished an encouraging
3rd on his return. One to beat
5. GUMPCHOP – Seldom far off the mark in steeplechase races last year but is of little appeal back
on the flat after a layoff
6. CALVESI – Finished 6th in consecutive outings last year and has been absent since, so is best
watched for now
7. MASALA – Has been struggling for some time now and is unlikely to trouble the judge here.
Others are preferred
Summary : After a decent comeback run at ParisLongchamp earlier this month, L’ASTRONOME
(4) has an ideal opportunity to return to winning ways here, having won last year’s Prix Hocquart.
SUPER QUARTZ (3) and JUST YOU AND ME (1) are proven stayers capable of troubling the
selection. CULTURE (2) is seldom far off the mark and could also stake a claim.
SELECTIONS
L’ASTRONOME (4) – SUPER QUARTZ (3) – JUST YOU AND ME (1) – CULTURE (2)
R11 – PRIX DES HARAS D’OCCITANIE – 2100m (a1 5/16m) – TURF – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 20.000
1. ROI DU MONDE – Has a win and a place chance to show for his two starts in handicap races at
this track. Winning chance
2. GREAT PROMISE – Proven at this course and his last outing in a competitive field was
encouraging. Can fight for victory
3. MYTHICAL WORLD – Improving last-start winner who is undeniably capable of staking a claim
once more. Keep safe
4. EXUMA – Progressive filly who opened her account last time. Warrants respect on her handicap
debut
5. KERDINA – Consistent for the most part and has finished 5th in four of her last five outings. Has
a place chance
6. KALORIZIKI – Has been holding her form well and is seldom far off the mark but has no more
than a place chance
7. SANBER – Confirmed recent improvement by winning last time and could have a role to play
again. Respect
8. BECQUANIENTE – Has looked distinctly ordinary for some time now, so her chances are limited
even at this level
9. VERSION COX – Has finished 4th in her last two starts but will need to improve to get into the
picture here. Outsider
Summary : ROI DU MONDE (1) and GREAT PROMISE (2), finished 2nd and 3rd respectively in
a handicap here at this level on 2 June, and are the priority choices in this contest. Improving laststart winner EXUMA (4) is dangerous to dismiss on handicap debut so must be kept safe. SANBER
(7) is in good shape and warrants respect too after winning recently.
SELECTIONS
ROI DU MONDE (1) – GREAT PROMISE (2) – EXUMA (4) – SANBER (7)
R12 – PRIX DE LARDENNE – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Class 4 – Flat – EUR € 16.000
1. PICWOCKY – Has bounced back to form in his last three starts, finishing 2nd twice. Ought to be
involved again
2. BADASS – Has struggled to spark any improvement in his form for some time now, so unlikely
to trouble the judge
3. JASMIN DORE – Last-start winner who has rediscovered his form recently. Another competitive
showing expected
4. SERAPHIM – Bounced back to form by winning a handicap here last time. Will be competitive if
confirming
5. KATHALINA – Nothing noteworthy to her name for a considerable period now and can be ruled
out. Others preferred
6. HONG KONG STAR – Confirmed the improvement of her previous outing by winning last time
out. Capable of following up
7. YSSINGEAUX – Unreliable sort but is quite capable of staking a claim in a race of this nature.
Dangerous to dismiss
8. ALBERTINELLI – Showed signs of improvement last time and could have a say here if confirming
that form. Place chance
9. FORCE CAT – Ultra-consistent performer with solid track and form references. Likely to have a
say in the finish
10. KHELLE TARTARE – Finished a pleasing 4th on her reappearance but will need to improve to
make her presence felt here
11. FLYLEYF – Nothing noteworthy to his name in three starts this year to warrant any consideration
here. Overlook
12. SUPER CUTE – Performs well at Toulouse and was an eye-catching 2nd over track and trip
last time. Will be a factor
13. ELCOT – Has been struggling for form and consistency for some time now so is unlikely to
trouble the judge
14. TREMONT – Unreliable sort but is quite capable of getting a look in here in a race of this nature.
Outsider
Summary : A wide-open handicap in which it could pay to side with HONG KONG STAR (6), who
should play another leading role having won last time out. SERAPHIM (4), SUPER CUTE (12) and
FORCE CAT (9) took the first three positions in the reference race at this track earlier this month
and are likely to be competitive once more. PICWOCKY (1) returns to a handicap with legitimate
ambitions and completes the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
HONG KONG STAR (6) – SERAPHIM (4) – SUPER CUTE (12) – FORCE CAT (9)
R13 – PRIX DE CURZAY – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Class 3 – Flat – EUR € 20.000
1. NORDESTE – Reassuring 2nd in a Quinte+ last time and ought to go one better with a repeat of
that performance here
2. ROMANTIC MOON – Has run well at this venue and has several good references in better
handicap races/company. Keep safe
3. GALILODGE – Finished an improved 3rd in his last start of 2022 but has been absent since.
Best watched for now
4. MERRI – Usually runs well over this course and distance so warrants respect. Ought to be
competitive
5. SILVER SILENT – Unreliable sort but is not incapable of staking a claim in a race of this nature.
Dangerous to dismiss
6. HIGHEST ROCKEUR – Capable of better than his last start suggests and is likely to be a factor
if bouncing back to previous form
7. SHOWMAN – Improved to win his last start and will benefit from his rider’s 1,5kg allowance. More
needed here
8. ZOFFWALTZ – Inconsistent but does tend to do well when in the mood. Hard to trust but as hard
to rule out
9. DEJA VUE – Failed to confirm the improvement of his first start this year when only 9th last time.
Needs to reaffirm
10. RAFALE – Confirmed the improvement of his previous outings by winning last time. Will be
involved if confirming
11. RAPIDO PRESTO – Consistent sort who has been holding his form well recently and is capable
of having a say here. Chance
12. BIRD OUT – Has regressed since resuming this year and is unlikely to trouble the judge. Others
preferred
13. ROCKENVOY – Improved with the benefit of a comeback run when 4th last time but must raise
his game again. Outsider
14. NATHAN – Unreliable but is quite capable and did show signs of improvement last time.
Dangerous to dismiss
Summary : NORDESTE (1) missed out narrowly in a Quinté+ last month with could gain
compensation for that defeat with victory here if confirming that improvement. ROMANTIC MOON
(2), judged on her best form in handicap races, and last-start winner RAFALE (10) are likely to
serve it up to the selection and fight for victory. HIGHEST ROCKEUR (6) and RAPIDO PRESTO
(11) are proven over 1400m and capable of having a say too.
SELECTIONS
NORDESTE (1) – ROMANTIC MOON (2) – RAFALE (10) – HIGHEST ROCKEUR (6)
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