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France Race Card – 3rd September
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R1 – PRIX LA ROCHETTE – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Group 3 – Group – Flat – EUR € 80.000
1. BEAUVATIER – Has been impressive in winning all three starts and has Group I ambitions next
month. May well remain unbeaten
2. ORSO – Ribchester colt raiding from Italy. Was beaten for the first time in his last start (3rd) but
does not make the trip without legitimate ambitions
3. FOU FURIEUX – Has been kept busy since debuting in May and has won twice. Faces a tougher
assignment here and has only a place chance
4. FOLLOW ME – Runner-up in both starts but obviously very talented. Has the form and
experience to make his presence felt
5. EVADE – Debut winner whose latest 4th does not reflect his true potential. Should have more to
offer, so keep safe
6. HAVANA CIGAR – Won consecutive outings before losing his unbeaten record when 3rd in a
Group III last time. Will be a factor
7. MA MOME – Has proved herself in claiming races, winning three in a row recently, but has more
on her plate in this grade
Summary : Unbeaten BEAUVATIER (1) has revealed his abundant quality with victory in each of
his three starts and this classy colt should head to the Group I Prix Jean-Luc Lagardère with his
100% record intact by winning this opening event. HAVANA CIGAR (6) lost little in defeat when
beaten for the first time in a Group III event at Deauville last time (3rd) and has the means to pose
a threat. Debut winner EVADE (5) ought to be better than his last start (4th) and has the scope to
improve so could stake a claim, while the maiden FOLLOW ME (4) does not lack the resources to
make his presence felt either after finishing 2nd in both outings.
SELECTIONS
BEAUVATIER (1) – HAVANA CIGAR (6) – EVADE (5) – FOLLOW ME (4)
R2 – PRIX CREDIT AGRICOLE (PRIX DE BEAUCHENE) – 2400m (a1 1/2m) – TURF – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 16.000
1. JAHYPUR DU PERCHE – Consistent form this year, a nice 3rd over 2400m in mid-August last
time. Hard to ignore
2. IVRESSE LADY – 2nd last time over 2650m at Chateaubriant 10 days ago. Will not lack fitness.
Merits consideration
3. IRISH VOCATION – Decent 2nd last time over 2600m at Vichy in mid-August. Live chance
4. JEANNE PRINCESS – Fair 3rd last time over 2600m at Mauron in mid-August. Ought to be
thereabouts
5. IPERFLYTH – Ran 4th last time, and won before that over 2900m in late July. Can make the
frame
6. ISABEY VALLIS – Has won his last two races, both over fences, the latest in March over 4200m.
Others rate higher
7. JOIE D’ANGE – Won last time over 2600m at Mauron in August. Should make progress from
that although others make more sense
8. JUSSIE – Won in February on her only run so far over 2950m. Can improve and will be ready
after a 7 month absence
9. JOURNEE DE REVE – Has been running over hurdles, 4th last time at Pau in February in a
Class 2 hurdle. Hard to fancy
10. JAVA – 5th over hurdles last time at Auteuil in late May over 3600m. Won a Listed hurdle before
that in April. Hard to see a win but has clear ability
Summary : With some good form of late IRISH VOCATION (3) is a marginal choice after a recent
second at Vichy last month, and two credible runs in Group 3 AQPS races before that. He should
be too much for these although JUSSIE (8) is a big threat. She won by 6L on her only start and has
been given some time since that win in February. She should be ready for a 7-month absence to
be competitive. JUSSIE (8) has been placed in all four runs this year, including a win two runs ago
over 2400m in July. He is the each-way angle. IVRESSE LADY (2) makes up the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
IRISH VOCATION (3) – JUSSIE (8) – JAHYPUR DU PERCHE (1) – IVRESSE LADY (2)
R3 – PRIX GLADIATEUR – 3100m (a1 15/16m) – TURF – Group 3 – Group – Flat – EUR € 80.000
1. VERT LIBERTE – Consistent sort with proven stamina and solid form references, though more
of a place chance than a winning one
2. MOON WOLF – Consistent sort with sound references. Held on recent form by SKAZINO (3) but
will again acquit himself competitively
3. SKAZINO – Proven French stayer boasting good and consistent form references. Ought to play
a leading role here
4. ROCK JOYEUX – Has found a new lease on life and taken his form/game to new heights, reeling
off a hat-trick that includes consecutive Quinte+ wins
5. PUTUMAYO – Admirable 14-time winning veteran who sparked improvement when 4th in a
handicap last time but is likely to find the going tough here
6. FASOL – Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but is as
hard to rule out
7. LASTOTCHKA – Has proven her aptitude for the Longchamp layout and could have more to
offer tried at this trip. Not taken lightly
Summary : ROCK JOYEUX (4) confirmed his marked recent improvement with consecutive
Quinte+ victories to complete the hat-trick and it could pay to side with him again even at this level
of competition. SKAZINO (3) is a proven French stayer with solid references so heads the list of
dangers, which also includes MOON WOLF (2), who he holds on the form of their recent meeting
at Deauville. LASTOTCHKA (7) is another to note in her first attempt over this distance.
SELECTIONS
ROCK JOYEUX (4) – SKAZINO (3) – MOON WOLF (2) – LASTOTCHKA (7)
R4 – PRIX ASSELCO (PRIX MARQUISE D’ANDIGNE) – CHALLENGE FRANCE SIRE – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Handicap – Class 4 – Flat – EUR € 14.000
1. ZIPPERE – Fair effort when 3rd over 1400m last time 14 days ago. A bold show can be expected
2. KENNY – Won two runs ago over 1500m at Deauville early in August. Can make an impact
3. PENNY DE CERISY – Five unplaced runs since a win over 1500m in January. Needs to get back
on track
4. LEANDER – 6th last time over 1950m 10 days ago in a Class 2 race. Hard to recommend
5. INSTANTANE – Unplaced last time, 2nd before that over 2600m in a claimer in August. Others
preferred
6. WHIPPIERRE – Three unplaced runs of late, the latter over 1600m 7 days ago. Has work to do
to feature
7. CAP SKIRRING – Won last two races the latter in late August over 1400m at Le Lion D’Angers.
Player
8. TWIN BOY – Has been placed in the last four runs, the latest when 3rd over 1600m 11 days ago.
Each way must
9. JOURNEE MATINALE – Fair 4th last time over 1800m at Saint-Malo in late August. Each way
option
10. BURN ONE DOWN – Has several unplaced runs, the latter over 1900m last month. Hard to be
enthusiastic about
Summary : Hat trick-seeking CAP SKIRRING (7) will be hard to stop after a good win 14 days ago
of a Class 4 handicap. She is full of confidence and is preferred to TWIN BOY (8) who does not
win very often but is a live contender and is an each-way banker. ZIPPERE (1) enters calculations
after a good effort when third last time 14 days ago, even though she has top weight, her rider’s
claim will be helpful. KENNY (2) is usually on the premises and can not be overlooked.
SELECTIONS
CAP SKIRRING (7) – TWIN BOY (8) – ZIPPERE (1) – KENNY (2)
R5 – PRIX DU PRINCE D’ORANGE – 2000m (a1 1/4m) – TURF – Group 3 – Group – Flat – EUR € 80.000
1. HORIZON DORE – Progressive sort who has won consecutive outings in impressive fashion,
including a Group II last time. Has not yet shown the full extent of his potential
2. COLOMBIER – Was returning from a break when losing his unbeaten record last time, although
did finish a good 3rd in that Group III event. Fitter now, beware
3. DEVIL IN THE SKY – Finished 4th in a Group III two starts back and would have come on for his
comeback run (7th) in a Listed race. Can do better
4. GOLIATH – Undefeated and improving sort who won a Listed race last time out. Will have more
to offer and hails from a stable in good form
5. WOODCHUCK – Yet to finish out of the first two in his five starts, winning twice. Runner-up in
back-to-back Listed races recently so warrants respect
6. MR MOLIERE – Unlucky to have finished unplaced last time and remains capable of a lot better
than that. Could set the record straight
7. BIRR CASTLE – Consistent colt and a reliable performer at this level with sound form references.
Ought to have a say
Summary : An impressive winner at this track in June and again at Saint-Cloud in the Group II Prix
Eugène Adam a month later, HORIZON DORE (1) is good value to complete the hat-trick and to
his tally here. He will, however, be tested by both the unbeaten GOLIATH (4), who is on a steep
upward trajectory, and capable MR MOLIERE (6) who is better than his last start in the Group III
Prix Daphnis suggests. BIRR CASTLE (7) acquitted himself well in a Group II (Prix Guillaume
d’Ornano) last time and could also have a say.
SELECTIONS
HORIZON DORE (1) – GOLIATH (4) – MR MOLIERE (6) – BIRR CASTLE (7)
R6 – PRIX DE LA REINE MARGUERITE – 2400m (a1 1/2m) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Class 2 – Flat – EUR € 53.000
1. HOMO DEUS – Won a Listed race in deep ground late last year but has failed to confirm that
form since. Absent since April and is back in a handicap with 3,5kg more
2. OFFICER OF STATE – Still a maiden but possesses serious means, proven by his 2nd to Vadeni
in a Listed race of August 2021. Finished unplaced in a Group-like race last time after a comeback
3rd, cannot be written off
3. UTAMARO – Boasts seven podium finishes in 10 Quinté+ outings. Arrives in great shape and is
already a winner at this track, so should be competitive once more
4. KHOCHENKO – Showed up in a Quinté+ over 1900m on the PSF at Deauville last time and
finished 4th. However, his only outing over such a long distance resulted in him finishing 10th back
in 2019
5. EVERILLO – Unlucky when finishing 12th two starts back but has, otherwise, been a model of
consistency this year. Won over 2000m last time and could have more to offer at this trip despite a
2,5kg penalty
6. MATAURI GOLD – Unreliable but is not devoid of ability and she seldom finishes far off the mark.
Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
7. WOODSTONE – Was returning from more than two months off when finishing 3rd in a Quinté+
at Deauville recently and on that form should have a role to play here
8. HAVOC – Has been inconsistent of late and rather disappointing in claiming races of late. Now
pitched into a handicap off a lower mark but is proably for another day
9. DREAMS – Maintained form/consistency in conditions races over the spring before finishing 2nd
in an Italian Group III last time. Penalised 3,5kg for that performance, so faces a tough task in her
first Quinté+
10. SANTURIN – A regular at this level of competition but is well held on recent form, though is
capable of better at this handicap value. Dark horse
11. KINTANA BLUE – Runner-up in a Quinté+ over 2800m two starts back but failed to confirm
that form/improvement when unplaced at Deauville last time. Inconsistent but not entirely incapable
12. PANJAMAN – Last summer, this pupil of Stéphane Cérulis aligned the good performances,
seeing his handicap value reach 43.5. He has since had a more complicated start to the year, but
has just behaved honorably. It is only worth 36.5 and could, on a good day, resurface well.
13. SUNFAST – Successful in handicaps over the spring and has proved he remains competitive
under the penalties. A return to 2400m holds no fears
14. NORTH HUNTER – Consistent veteran who enjoyed success in claiming races earlier this year
but has also proved his worth at this value. Not taken lightly
15. CHEEK TO CHEEK – Successful in handicaps last year, especially against her contemporaries,
but made an ordinary comeback at Rochefort-sur-Loire. Dropped 1,5kg following that outing but is
best watched for now 16. LORENZO DE MEDICI – Inconsistent sort but is not entirely incapable and has not gone
unnoticed in recent outings either. Could get into the picture stepping up in trip
Summary : EVERILLO (5) won well in his first outing over 2000m and gave the impression that he
could have more to offer over further. He could thrive going this distance so is worth siding with to
win this Quinté+. To do that, he will need to get the better of OFFICER OF STATE (2), runner-up
to none other than Vadeni in the past, and PANJAMAN (12) who is out of sorts but undeniably
capable of playing a role in the finish off his current mark. If repeating his good performance
(3rd) at this level recently, WOODSTONE (7) ought to make his presence felt too. UTAMARO (3)
has nothing to prove in this category and will have his supporters, despite an unfavourable No 16
gate. Although better on softer tracks, SUNFAST (13) has enough quality to also stake a claim in
the finish. NORTH HUNTER (14) and LORENZO DE MEDICI (16) appeal most of the remainder.
SELECTIONS
EVERILLO (5) – OFFICER OF STATE (2) – PANJAMAN (12) – WOODSTONE (7)
R7 – PRIX DU MOULIN DE LONGCHAMP – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Group 1 – Group – Flat – EUR € 450.000
1. EREVANN – Regally bred colt who has maintained a good level of form and consistency this
year but appears held on recent form. Place chance
2. FAST RAAJ – Confirmed his comeback Listed win was no fluke by following up in a Group III
last time. Will be a factor
3. TOPGEAR – Talented colt with serious means. Runner-up in each of his last three starts and is
not without a chance here
4. FACTEUR CHEVAL – Consistent and high-class performer whose 2nd to Paddington in the
Group I Sussex Stakes gives him a winning chance here
5. BELBEK – Honest and consistent performer with solid form credentials. Has more of a place
chance than a winning one
6. BIG ROCK – Battle-hardened three-year-old colt with top Group I form that includes finishing 2nd
in both the Prix du Jockey Club and Jacques le Marois. Big runner
7. SAUTERNE – Smart three-year-old filly who has maintained good form and consistency in Group
races. Makes obvious appeal under 55kg
8. KELINA – Capable filly with sound/consistent references, though her only two unplaced efforts
did come at Group I level. Outsider
Summary : A fascinating edition of the prestigious Group I Prix du Moulins. FACTEUR CHEVAL
(4) found only crack Paddington too good at Goodwood last time and Jérôme Reynier’s charge
needs only to reproduce a similar performance here to claim the honours. He is, though, only a
marginal preference ahead of star three-year-old BIG ROCK (6), who will once again be hard to
hold out. SAUTERNE (7) and FAST RAAJ (2) bring a high level of form and consistency so are
dangerous to discount to dismiss, as are several others, mind you, in what is another quality
renewal of this race.
SELECTIONS
FACTEUR CHEVAL (4) – BIG ROCK (6) – SAUTERNE (7) – FAST RAAJ (2)
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