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France Race Card – 18th August
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R1 – PRIX DU CHATEAU HAUT-GRELOT – 1100m (a5 1/2f) – TURF – Handicap – Class 3 – Flat – EUR € 20.000
1. ISMAEL PAINT – Is in flying form, won well at Vichy last time over 1000m and is confidently
selected to follow up
2. WILD WEST – Ignore last run, efforts before that warrant giving him serious consideration for the
places but others preferred for the win
3. PILE OU FACE – He would be a shock winner based on current form and can be ignored from
all bets
4. GUERREIRA – Has been a touch off form and hard to fancy. Happy to dismiss her chances
5. SHELBYLANDOR – Won her penultimate start, boasts faithful form and ran well in 3rd at Vichy
over 1000m last time. Big runner
6. ROSA PARKS – Seldom far off the action but others seem to be stronger for the win and place.
Happy to ignore this time from the shortlist
7. SHAMASUN – Was a winner four runs back at this course. Expect her to build on last run at Dax
over 1400m when 5th. Outsider value
8. SVOUL – Last win came last year at Vichy over 1000m and since then he has been maintaining
fair form. A quartet must
Summary : ISMAEL PAINT (1) is rated 34 due to his solid and consistent flying form. He looks set
to win this event. SHELBYLANDOR (5) is a talented filly that is in mustard form currently. She can
give plenty of cheek and is a serious proposition for the gold medal. WILD WEST (2) and SVOUL
(8) have shown that they are fair enough to be included in the quartet. Expect nice runs from them
both.
SELECTIONS
ISMAEL PAINT (1) – SHELBYLANDOR (5) – WILD WEST (2) – SVOUL (8)
R2 – PRIX ZETURF (PRIX MOLVEDO) – 2400m (a1 1/2m) – TURF – Condition Race – Class 1 – Flat – EUR € 35.000
1. ZARIR – Finished 3rd in a Listed race at Vichy last month after improving to win consecutive
outings. Will be a factor
2. SALAHUDIN – Smart colt with solid and consistent form credentials/references. Runner-up in
two of his last three starts but can reconnect with success
3. ZULU WARRIOR – Finished 4th behind ZARIR (1) in a Listed race at Vichy last month. Held on
that form, has only a place chance
4. LET’S GET LOUD – Debut winner who was far from disgraced in finishing 3rd in her only
subsequent outing. Not taken lightly
5. QASIDA – Highly regarded filly who lived up to the hype by making a winning debut. Should have
more to offer
Summary : SALAHUDIN (2) is the highest-rated runner in this Class 1 opening event and should
prove hard to beat on these terms. ZARIR (1) has improved with every outing so, given the strength
and consistency of his form, ought to pose a threat. Debut winner QASIDA (5) is highly regarded
and should, with natural improvement expected, make her presence felt too. ZULU WARRIOR (3)
will have to pick up the pieces.
SELECTIONS
SALAHUDIN (2) – ZARIR (1) – QASIDA (5) – ZULU WARRIOR (3)
R3 – PRIX CHATEAU DE CHANTEGRIVE – 2400m (a1 1/2m) – TURF – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 25.000
1. BAMBALA AA – Has solid overall form and can build on her recent effort when 3rd at this track
over 2400m in June. Bright chance
2. HALDAWYSSA AA – Lightly raced filly, won her penultimate and finished 4th at this venue over
2400m in July. Expect a huge effort
3. FRAN DU PECOS AA – Ignore last run, lightly raced and is a must for all bets. Won at Pompadour
over 2200m in May. Big runner
4. JAMAILYA AA – Has won her last two against weaker and might find this tough. In saying that,
she cannot be ignored
5. JALNA VERGOIGNAN AA – Has run three times for three bad attempts. Would be a shock
winner and plenty improvement required
6. CELERIS DE BELAYR AA – Won her last outing which was at Le Dorat over 2700m in July and
clearly stays. Good chance of following up. Respect and include
7. WINNX AA – Taking time to win, fairly well tried. Strong place chance at best
8. IVANIA TROIS AA – Cannot be fancied on form seen thus far and is easily passed over
Summary : BAMBALA (1) is a lightly raced filly that clearly has gears and on the upgrade. She
should not disappoint her followers here and is the firm first choice. HALDAWYSSA (2) has good
form and done well in all her starts. She should be right there at the finish and can win. CELERIS
DE BELAYR (6) won well last time and could be up to the task at hand to threaten first time in open
company. FRAN DU PECOS (3) can be forgiven for her last run. Chance.
SELECTIONS
BAMBALA AA (1) – HALDAWYSSA AA (2) – CELERIS DE BELAYR AA (6) – FRAN DU
PECOS AA (3)
R4 – PRIX ZERMATI CHANTE HIER ENCORE (PRIX TIP MOSS) – 2400m (a1 1/2m) – TURF – Condition Race – Class 2 – Flat – EUR € 27.000
1. ALWAYS WELCOME – Consistent performer maintaining a good level of form at a decent level.,
but has a bit to find on these terms
2. MACHETE – Finished 5th in a Group III contest at Deauville recently so should, on the strength
of that form, play a leading role here
3. DOLOMIT – Consistent for the most part with sound form references, although has only a place
chance here. Outsider
4. PRETTY TIGER – Has improved with each run since his return, finishing 3rd here last time
despite being inconvenienced in the finish. One to beat
5. OR GRIS – Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but is as
hard to rule out
6. LORD ACHILLES – Beaten narrowly on his reappearance after a lengthy absence but would’ve
tightened up since. Has obvious claims
7. PRINCE DE MONTFORT – Inconsistent but not incapable of getting into the picture in a race of
this nature. Only a place chance though
8. WITHERING – Has nothing noteworthy to his name recently to warrant consideration here and
can be ruled out. Overlook
9. BABALA – Has maintained a good level of form and consistency since her failure in the Group I
Prix de Diane last year. Not taken lightly
Summary : PRETTY TIGER (4) was absent for almost a year but has found the right rhythm in
three comeback outings, improving with each. He finished 3rd at this venue last time and, on the
evidence of that display, needn’t make a great deal of progress to win here. Consistent MACHETE
(2) has his sights lowered in this grade so ought to join the fight for victory. LORD ACHILLES (6),
runner-up on his return after a lengthy layoff, is likely to challenge that pair with improved fitness
on his side now. BABALA (9) completes the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
PRETTY TIGER (4) – MACHETE (2) – LORD ACHILLES (6) – BABALA (9)
R5 – PRIX NEVADOUR – 1900m (a1 3/16m) – TURF – – Flat – EUR € 20.000
1. NO TEAR AL MAURY – Has solid form, won three races already and can build on her recent 4th
over 1850m at Doha. Looks hard to beat
2. JAIZANA EL AHLEM – Was a winner at this course last time but is an outsider and others seem
stronger
3. GORAT AEEN – Has won her last two impressivley and can reel off the hat trick. Big chance
and a must for all bets
4. NAZWA – Has shown some ability at Doha but is hard to assess. Could run well but rather watch
for now
5. ALOBAYYAH – Won her penultimate at Mont-De-Marsan and then posted an attractive 3rd at
Toulouse over 2000m. Serious threat here
6. CASBAR METEORA – Finished 3rd at La-Teste over 1600m in a Listed earlier this month and
based on that should be able to place. Good chance
Summary : NO TEAR AL MAURY (1) is showing promising form thus far and must be taken
seriously. GORAT AEEN (3) has won her last two with her most recent being a Listed event. She
can reel off the hat trick. ALOBAYYAH (5) boasts fair recent form and should again be able to finish
in the first four and CASBAR METEORA (6) is a tad erratic and hard to assess but on best efforts
seen, can place.
SELECTIONS
NO TEAR AL MAURY (1) – GORAT AEEN (3) – ALOBAYYAH (5) – CASBAR METEORA (6)
R6 – PX ZERMATI CHANTE JE ME VOYAIS DEJA- PX G.STERN(CT PT D. APP. & J.J) – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 19.000
1. ST BRIAC – Much improved of late and has been placed third in last two claimers. Should do
even better this time and has a winning chance
2. YOUNG GENTLEMAN – Did mot show much when seventh on debut but is capable of
improvement and drops to a claimer. Place chance
3. MISTER SEGUI – Not disgraced in first two starts. Has a winning chance trying a bit further and
dropped to a claimer
4. DASHKA – Showed some improvement when fourth in a claimer on the PSF last time out. More
to offer and can go closer this time
5. MIDDLE KICK – Seventh on debut at Vichy. Drops to a claimer and can improve but others are
preferred this time
6. MOONWALKER – Only sixth on debut at Saint Malo. Drops to a claimer and could be the surprise
package of the race
7. FLY FALCON FLY – Did not show much in first two starts and did improve when sixth in a claimer
last time out but needs to do more to win this race
8. DO IT FOR ME – Has not shown much so far and was only modest in last two claimers. Might
play a minor role in this line-up
9. URBAN CHOPE – Well beaten in first two starts. Showed improvement when sixth in a claimer
last time out but will need to do more to win this race
Summary : Third at this level during his last two performances, ST BRIAC (1) will try to open his
record in this modest claim. A newcomer to this category, MISTER SEGUI (3) seems able to match
him. Fourth no later than Tuesday on the PSF of Deauville, DASHKA (4) has its say, like the
experienced DO IT FOR ME (8).
SELECTIONS
ST BRIAC (1) – MISTER SEGUI (3) – DASHKA (4) – DO IT FOR ME (8)
R7 – PRIX DJOURMAN – 1900m (a1 3/16m) – TURF – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 18.000
1. MAKNOON – Was not the greatest debut in 8th place but has plenty scope to do better and can
never be ignored. Expect better and include
2. ZELZAL – Never shone on debut in July at this track and serious improvement is required to
feature
3. JALAAD AL SHAHANIA – Posted a fair debut run but will need to improve to feature. Wait for
the improvement
4. KASSOU HIPOLYTE – He cannot be selected on current and overall form. Pass by
5. LE RAIS – Finished 5th on debut some time ago but has not shone since. Unlikley
6. ANGUS – Finished 5th on debut in July over 1900m at this track and can improve to be a huge
runner. Good chance
7. RASHDAAN – Made a smashing debut when 3rd at Pompadour over 1200m in July and with
natural progression, should win
8. AL BASRA – Will need to improve on debut 7th at this course over 1900m and can. Place chance
9. YAQOOB – Makes his debut and it is advisable to watch the betting market
10. KERORA DE BOZOULS – Has not shown in two starts and would be a surprise winner. Happy
to ignore
11. KHAAD DE BOZOULS – Two average efforts, expect better but others could be way too strong
for the win
12. KALINE D’VIALETTES – Makes the debut and could be anything. Watch the market trends
with regards to her chances
Summary : RASHDAAN (7) showed promise on debut and can improve to win. ANGUS (6)
debuted in a feature and was far from disgraced. Plenty improvement can be expected from him.
MAKNOON (1) finished 8th first time at school and can improve to earn a cheque this time. Place
chance, and KHAAD DE BOZOULS (11) can improve to place but will need to start improving.
SELECTIONS
RASHDAAN (7) – ANGUS (6) – MAKNOON (1) – KHAAD DE BOZOULS (11)
R8 – PX GALA DU CHEVAL ET GD BAL DE LA CX ROUGE 25/08/23(PX DE RONCHEVILLE) – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Condition Race – Maiden – Flat – EUR € 30.000
1. TREMAINE – Fair third over 1600m on debut at Vichy. Capable of improvement and can contest
the finish once again
2. MAGIC DYA – Was not disgraced when third on debut over 1400m. This looks tougher but could
like this longer distance. Place chance
3. CLIFFS OF MOHER – Fair fifth on debut over 1800m at Saint Malo. This looks a tougher ask but
is capable of improvement. Might play a minor role
4. BE A LORD – Fair fourth on debut over 1400m. More needed to win this race but could like the
extra 200m. Might place
5. MISTER FERNANDO – Has run well in both starts in Germany and was runner-up last time out.
Has a place chance
6. AUTUMN TWIST – Not disgraced when fourth on debut which was over this course and distance.
Should do much better this time with improvement expected. Big chance
7. GREY FIGHTER – Not disgraced when fourth on debut but did a lot better when runner-up over
this track and trip last time out. Be right there at the finish
8. DE SICA – Ran well when runner-up over 1400m on debut. This looks a tougher field but is
clearly not out of it
Summary : AUTUMN TWIST (6) finished 4th behind GRAY FIGHTER (7) on debut and is worth
chancing to turn the tables on the latter whose previous experience benefitted him that day.
TREMAINE (1), DE SICA (8) and MAGIC DYA (2) got off to encouraging starts too, and are also
capable of having a say in the finish.
SELECTIONS
AUTUMN TWIST (6) – GREY FIGHTER (7) – TREMAINE (1) – DE SICA (8)
R9 – PRIX ARCA – WATHBA STALLIONS CUP – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 16.000
1. NIMIR – An attractive 2nd at this course over 2000m earlier this month makes him the one they
all have to beat
2. DOLON – Contested a Listed race at his penultimate and won most recently at Pau over 2000m,
but that was in February. If racing fresh, can win
3. JAMAIKA DE BOZOULS – Won 3 starts back over 1400m at Pau and caught the eye last time
when 4th at Dax. Include in larger quartet perms
4. KHATAR DES FORGES – Has been improving with racing, and quickly. Was a winner last time
over 1600m at Pompadour. An outsider with a say
5. HISHEMAH – Is a bit tough to assess but based on best runs thus far, can threaten the leading
lights. Each way
6. JOY DE MONTEGUT – Attractive last run, when 3rd at this circuit over 2000m. Respect and
include in most bets
Summary : NIMIR (1) is lightly show cased and has already posted up some encouraging efforts.
He has strong each way claims. DOLON (2) was a winner at his last outing and if he were to follow
up, it would be no surprise at all. HISHEMAH (5) has a strong place chance and JOY DE
MONTEGUT (6) ran a much better race last time and can finish in the first four and should not
dissapoint.
SELECTIONS
NIMIR (1) – DOLON (2) – HISHEMAH (5) – JOY DE MONTEGUT (6)
R10 – ZERMATI CHANTE AZNAVOUR A BOBINO LE 01/10/2023 (PRIX DE TOUQUES) – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Condition Race – Maiden – Flat – EUR € 30.000
1. IN THE STARS – Runner-up on debut over Compiegne 1400m. Steps up in distance and can go
one better this time
2. SEDUISANTE – Not disgraced when fourth on debut at Chatnilly. Should prefer this distance and
has an obvious winning chance
3. SOGNIAMO – Runner-up over 1400m at Compiegne on debut. Steps up in distance and can
contest the finish
4. THE SHAKING – Did not show much when eight on debut at Vichy. Capable of improvement but
others are preferred
5. ETERNEL’S BEAUTE – Not disgraced when fourth on debut and did even better when runnerup over this course and distance last time out. Be right there at the finish
6. LISIMBA – Has not shown much in her two starts so far. Capable of improvement but needs to
do more to win. Might place
7. MENAMARA – Fair fist two starts but was a disappointment when only fourth in a claimer over
this distance last time out. Might play a minor role
8. QUEEN SINGER – Not disgraced when seventh on debut at Vichy but will need to do more to
win this race. Others are preferred
9. FATHOM – Was not disgraced when runner-up on debut over 1400m. This looks a tougher field
but is also not out of it with improvement expected
Summary : IN THE STARS (1), the third-highest priced yearling at Baden-Baden last year, got off
to an encouraging start by finishing 2nd on debut and with any improvement should fight for victory
with SEDUCTIVE (2), who finished 4th over 1400m on her introduction. Both ETERNEL’S BEAUTE
(5) and SOGNIAMO (3) filled the runners-up berth in their most recent outings and should again
have a say in the finish.
SELECTIONS
IN THE STARS (1) – SEDUISANTE (2) – ETERNEL’S BEAUTE (5) – SOGNIAMO (3)
R11 – PRIX DU CHATEAU DOMPIERRE – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Condition Race – Class 2 – Flat – EUR € 22.000
1. ROCQUEMONT – Has won his last two in impressive fashion and is a huge runner. Might battle
to beat the first choice but a must for bets
2. GIFT OF THE G – Even if ignoring his last run, he still has a lot to find to threaten here. Can be
passed by
3. RUNNYMEDE – Could be the best bet on the card, competed in strong features, great 2nd at
Vichy last time in a Listed over 1600m. Banker
4. WALKING PAINTING – Won impressively at Parislongchamp over 1600m in June and should
be right there at the finish. Good chance
5. GALIK – Has won 7 times before, consistent and can build on recent 5th at Vichy. Outsider with
a chance for the minor money
6. PASSALITO – A tad more needed for the win but has an outside place chance.
7. PERSIAN ROYAL – Plenty of scope to improve on local debut when 5th at Deauville over 1600m
and must be respected
Summary : RUNNYMEDE (3) looks to be the best bet on the card and should take a power of
beating. His form is lethal. ROCQUEMONT (1) is a 12 time winner and a winner of this last two. He
should be a huge runner and could reel off the hat trick but might have to go some to beat the 1st
choice. WALKING PAINTING (4) is lightly raced and doing well. He should be in the firing line and
is a must for all bets. PERSIAN ROYAL (7) can build on the local debut and has a strong place
chance.
SELECTIONS
RUNNYMEDE (3) – ROCQUEMONT (1) – WALKING PAINTING (4) – PERSIAN ROYAL (7)
R12 – PRIX ZERMATI CHANTE LA BOHEME (PRIX THE WONDER) – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Condition Race – Maiden – Flat – EUR € 22.000
1. KLEORA – Did not show much on debut when ninth but made good improvement when fourth
last time out and has a winning chance
2. ROSE TOUCH – Runner-up on debut at this course but did not show that form when fifth in her
second start. Returns from a lengthy break but is not out of it
3. SAIYLANA – Fifth on debut over this distance at Compiegne. Likely to improve and should
contest the finish
4. CELTIC STONE HENGE – Showed some improvement when sixth last time out but will need to
do more to win this race
5. LUNA DAY – Modest fifth on debut but was well beaten at this course in her second start. Others
are preferred
6. CORDELIA – Not disgraced when eighth on debut over 1800m. Capable of improvement and
can contest the finish
7. BAZEL – Did not show much on debut when well beaten on the PSF. Drops in distance and tries
the turf so can improve. Might place
8. KAWARETH – Not disgraced when fifth at Saint Cloud on debut over 1600m. Capable of
improvement and is not out of it
9. BEAUTIFUL SUMMER – Fair third in her penultimate start over similar distance on the PSF in
the UK. Disappointing last run but is capable of improvement. Might place
10. RECORDING ANGEL – Very consistent and has been good over this distance without winning.
Could be the one to beat in a competitive race
11. SADIA – Has improved with each run and was runner-up over this course and distance last
time out. Be right there at the finish once again
12. LUCAN FAST – Has not shown much in two starts on the PSF. Drops in distance and tries the
turf so can improve
13. MQSE DE MASCARILLE – Not disgraced when fourth on debut but did not repeat it when
seventh last time out. Capable of improvement but others are preferred
14. LA PONCHE – Well beaten when twelfth on debut at this course. Likely to improve but is best
watched for now
15. VINCA – Fair fifth on debut but was well beaten when eleventh at this course last time out.
Capable of improvement but others are preferred
16. HERMEVILLE – A three-year-old filly by Mehmas out of Hayed who is making her debut. Watch
the betting
Summary : After finishing 3rd and 4th respectively at Saint-Cloud last month, RECORDING
ANGEL (10) and SADIA (11) could once again fight each other for the win. Well-bred SAIYLANA
(3) made a promising and will improve with that experience to pose a threat. Of the rest, CORDELIA
(6) and KLEORA (1) appeal most.
SELECTIONS
RECORDING ANGEL (10) – SADIA (11) – SAIYLANA (3) – CORDELIA (6)
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