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France Race Card – 13th August
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R1 – CIRCUS MAXIMUS PRIX FRANCOIS BOUTIN – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Group 3 – Group – Flat – EUR € 80.000
1. KUMITE – Consistent colt with solid form references and the advantage of greater experience.
Not taken lightly
2. MAJESTIC ONE – Godolphin colt who was a convincing winner on debut and was deemed good
enough to compete at Group level. Keep safe
3. GREY MAN – Has won two of three starts and was beaten only by a subsequent Group III winner.
Will have a role to play
4. EVADE – Debut winner closely related to Jean-Luc Lagardère winner National Defense. Will pay
to follow his progress
5. MYTHOLOGY – Ballydoyle colt rewarded for his consistency with a last-start win. More to do
here but has scope to improve
Summary : A small field of five to contest this Group III opening event that features four last-start
winners. It could, however, go the way of either EVADE (4) or MAJESTIC ONE (2). Both represent
powerful connections and are likely to build on the promise of their winning debuts pitched straight
into Group company. All 3 of their rivals, though, have the form and experience to pose a threat,
with GRAY MAN (3) preferred ahead of KUMITE (1) and then MYTHOLOGY (5).
SELECTIONS
EVADE (4) – MAJESTIC ONE (2) – GREY MAN (3) – KUMITE (1)
R2 – PRIX MINERVE – 2500m (a1 9/16m) – TURF – Group 3 – Group – Flat – EUR € 80.000
1. DSCHINGIS STAR – Winner over 1950m at Châteaubriant and has finished 2nd in her four starts,
although this demands a great deal more. Outsider
2. ANGEL GUIDANCE – Improved after a pleasing debut 5th over 2000m to win her next start when
stepped up to 2400m. More to come
3. WINNING SIDE – Has revealed a fair degree of potential in winning two of her four starts,
including over 2400m last time. More required at this level
4. PERAMA – Consistent filly with solid form references, including a last-start in the Listed Derby
du Languedoc behind a very good colt
5. TASMANIA – Steps up in distance after finishing a commendable 3rd in Group I Prix de Diane.
Ought to have a say here
6. ENGALIWE – Won a Listed race over 2200m before finishing 3rd in a Group III over 2400m last
time. Dark horse
7. SHAMWARI – Justify filly who bounced back to her earlier form/promise to win last time out.
Should have more to offer
8. SCARLETT O’HARA – Consistent filly with solid form credentials, including a recent 3rd at Group
III level in Ireland. Respected
9. CRACK OF LIGHT – Finished 2nd when starting favourite in the Group II Prix de Malleret last
time. Has the form to be competitive
Summary : Absent since finishing a superb 3rd in the Group I Prix de Diane, TASMANIA (5) could
prove too good for these rivals if demonstrating the same level over this classic distance. British
fillies SCARLETT O’HARA (8) and CRACK OF LIGHT (9), on the other hand, have no issue with
the trip so ought to be competitive. PERAMA (4) and ANGEL GUIDANCE (2) are up in class but
have legitimate claims too.
SELECTIONS
TASMANIA (5) – SCARLETT O’HARA (8) – CRACK OF LIGHT (9) – PERAMA (4)
R3 – PRIX DES CHENETTES – 1900m (a1 3/16m) – ALL WEATHER – Divised Handicap – Flat – EUR € 55.000
1. AZKA – Irreproachable for many weeks now and was rewarded by winning a Quinté+ last time
after a fine end to the race. Has claims again despite a 3,5kg penalty
2. DURANGO – New to Davide Satalia’s stable after performing well in a ParisLongchamp Quinté+.
Capable of taking an active part in the finish
3. WOODSTOCK CITY – Supported in the betting in both Quinté+ outings, finishing well each time
though not enthusiastic. Can get into the picture
4. MAGELLAN – Ran well to finish 3rd in his first Quinté+ but was somewhat disappointing at
Dieppe. Has no margin off this mark, so others are preferred
5. EL CHACO – Runner-up to champion Big Rock in February and has already distinguished
himself in this category. Returns after gelding so is one to note
6. YES ZARA – Finished last of five in the Listed Derby du Languedoc and is now pitched into a
handicap for the first time on a surface she has not yet to proved effective. Outsider
7. CAMERON – Was beaten only by two higher-rated rivals when finishing 3rd last time and, given
that form, could find his way now pitched into a handicap. Value
8. I’M A BELIEVER – Won a handicap in April and has twice proven that he remains competitive
under the penalty. Again associated with Stéphane Pasquier, he ought to be competitive
9. MELBORA – After several good performances in handicap races, was unsuited by very deep
ground last time. Remains capable of better
10. MANADA – Non Partant
11. VALENTINO FACE – Opened his account in his first start of the year on this track but has failed
to produce that form or performance since and made no impression on his handicap debut. No
12. GRECIAN BONANZA – Has shown commendable regularity by never finishing out of the top
four. Effective on the PSF and is proven at this level too
13. BO LYWOOD – Has improved stepped up in distance, as evidenced by his two recent handicap
wins. Should remain competitive despite a 3,5kg penalty
14. SNOWFINCH – With only four races on the clock, this Dubawi filly is open to improvement.
Failed on her handicap debut having acquitted herself well in good company, can still do better
15. OAK HILL – Victory at Argentan aside, he has been unable to shine this year. Dropped in the
weights as a result but needs to reaffirm and is best watched for now
16. SEE THE LIGHT – Unlucky in a Quinté+ at ParisLongchamp and has held his own in both
subsequent outings, despite finishing unplaced. Dark horse
Summary : In a typically wide-open Quinte+ handicap, a chance could be taken on CAMERON (7)
who finished 3rd behind rivals with ratings above 40. He looks well placed at this value (37) and
seems capable of playing a leading in his first start at this level. BO LYWOOD (13) has continued
to improve since he was stepped up in trip, so is also a candidate for success. However, so too is
AZKA (1), who won from a wide draw last time and ought to remain competitive from gate No 9
here. Consistent GRECIAN BONANZA (12) and SEE THE LIGHT (16), who has tumbled in the
weights, are not out of business in this lineup either. Both I’M A BELIEVER (8), who has already
proven himself at this level, and DURANGO (2), a good 3rd last time, will be on the premises as
well.
SELECTIONS
CAMERON (7) – BO LYWOOD (13) – AZKA (1) – GRECIAN BONANZA (12)
R4 – PRIX NUREYEV – 2000m (a1 1/4m) – TURF – Condition Race – Listed – Flat – EUR € 55.000
1. MERKUR – Inconsistent sort who has been found wanting in pattern company, including German
Derby last time (12th). Outsider
2. BRAVAIS – Capable sort who has shown enough in two Listed races to warrant consideration.
Has only a place chance though
3. ALASHAR – Consistent for the most part and was runner-up in a Listed race two starts back.
Failed to confirm that form though when only 7th last time
4. DEVIL IN THE SKY – Not disgraced though was slightly disappointing when only finishing 4th
last time. Will find this trip more to his liking
5. WOODCHUCK – Progressive sort who was narrowly in his hat-trick bid last time, finishing 2nd
at Listed level last month. Player
6. TRACK OF TIME – Has done everything asked of him thus far and moves up in class here with
legitimate ambitions. Keep safe
7. BOLD ACT – Consistent and battle-hardened sort with the best form credentials of the field. Sets
a good standard
8. VICTORY DANCE – Second string to Charlie Appleby’s bow but a capable colt in his own right,
with sound form references too. Not making up the numbers
9. FORTUNE – Unbeaten in two starts last year but has found it tough this season and been unable
to reach those heights. Watch for now
Summary : BOLD ACT (7) has maintained his form and consistency competing at a higher level
and should make his experience count by returning to winning ways here. WOODCHUCK (5) has
done little wrong and ought to make his presence felt after finishing 2nd at this level last time.
DEVIL IN THE SKY (4) remains capable of better than his recent 4th and could get into contention
too, along with TRACK OF TIME (6) who could be up to this step up in class.
SELECTIONS
BOLD ACT (7) – WOODCHUCK (5) – DEVIL IN THE SKY (4) – TRACK OF TIME (6)
R5 – PRIX DU HARAS DE FRESNAY-LE-BUFFARD JACQUES LE MAROIS – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Group 1 – Group – Flat – EUR € 1.000.000
1. EREVANN – Didn’t go unnoticed when finishing 5th in the Group I Prix d’Ispahan and has
regained freshness since. Beware
2. TRIPLE TIME – Last-start winner of the Group I Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot on a similar
course. Warrants respect
3. ONESTO – The highest-rated runner in the race but absent since the Japan Cup in November.
Not to be underestimated
4. LIGHT INFANTRY – Well-performed colt who has already proven himself at this level and will
once again be in contention for the places. Dark horse
5. INSPIRAL – Not at her best in the Group I Sussex Stakes recently after finishing 2nd, beaten a
neck, by TRIPLE TIME (2) at Royal Ascot. Keep safe
6. LIFE IN MOTION – Takes her chances here after running a huge race (2nd) in the Group I Prix
Rothschild. Not taken lightly
7. HI ROYAL – Placed in both the English and Irish 2000 Guineas before finishing 9th of 12 behind
GOOD GUESS (9) last time. Can do better back over this trip
8. MARHABA YA SANAFI – Acquitted himself well in the Group I Prix du Jockey Club and will find
this trip more to his liking. Won the French Guineas
9. GOOD GUESS – Classy colt and winner of a Group I at this course last time. Bidding to complete
the Jacques Le Marois and Jean Prat double
10. ANGERS – Won for just the second time with victory in the German Guineas back in May.
Absent since, so is best watched for now
11. BIG ROCK – Had his winning streak ended by a crack colt in the Group I Prix du Jockey Club
last time (2nd). Capable of reconnecting with success
Summary : Will the three-year-olds beat their elders in the highlight of this Deauville meeting? Both
BIG ROCK (11) and GOOD GUESS (9) offer certain guarantees to think so. Judged on the form of
the Group I Queen Anne Stakes, TRIPLE TIME (2) and INSPIRAL (5) are both capable of fighting
for victory too, along with Group I Poule d’Essai winner MARHABA YA SANAFI (8). Great race!
SELECTIONS
BIG ROCK (11) – GOOD GUESS (9) – TRIPLE TIME (2) – INSPIRAL (5)
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