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France Race Card – 6th September
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R1 – PRIX GERARD LIARTE – 1350m (a7f) – TURF – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 15.000
1. MARKSWOMAN – Inconsistent and did finish unplaced last time but has performed very well at
this level. Should do better back in this grade
2. BELL SONG – Acquitted herself well in her first start on French soil, finishing 3rd in a Class 1
event, and needs only to perform at that level again to fight for victory
3. MAMAMOUCHI – Consistent for the most part and, although a disappointing 7th last time, should
be competitive here on her earlier form. Ought to redeem herself
4. IDEE DE CHEVAL – Consistent sort with sound form references. Makes obvious appeal in his
first start at this level on current form and with his rider’s 2,5kg allowance
5. DODOMA – Finished a reassuring 2nd in a similar contest on PSF last time and has since
changed hands. Makes his first start with Christophe Escuder and could well please his new
connections
6. CAMPBELL – Undeniably capable but needs to reaffirm after finishing unplaced in consecutive
outings. Best watched for now
7. BURWASH – Has made encouraging improvement in her last two starts and could get into the
picture here on that evidence
8. GO JOHNNY GO GO GO – Inconsistent but is not entirely incapable of staking a claim in a race
of this nature. Has more of a place chance than a winning one
9. WILD WEST – He is competitive for his first attempt in this category.
10. COLBY CHOP – Unplaced in a handicap on PSF last time having won at this level on the same
surface three starts back. Upset potential
11. POUP’S – Finished 3rd in a handicap on PSF in January but has gone off the boil since so can
be ruled out here. Others preferred
12. ANDELUNA – Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark, so is hard to trust but is as hard
to rule out. Dark horse
Summary : Jérôme Reynier holds a strong hand in this event with a formidable coupling, headed
by BELL SONG (2) who ran well in a Class 1 race at Le Lion-d’Angers in her first start on French
soil. Stablemate MAMAMOUCHI (3) could only manage to finish 7th last time but did win her
previous start having maintained a good level of form/consistency prior to that, and she ought to
fare better back in this grade. MARKSWOMAN (1) fits a similar profile and should be competitive
at this level, along with consistent IDEE DE CHEVAL (4) in his first start in a claiming race. The
shortlist is completed by DODOMA (5).
SELECTIONS
BELL SONG (2) – MAMAMOUCHI (3) – MARKSWOMAN (1) – IDEE DE CHEVAL (4)
R2 – PRIX DES BRUYERES – 1350m (a7f) – TURF – Condition Race – Maiden – Flat – EUR € 23.000
1. RETORT – Well-related colt, full brother to Obligate who finished 3rd in the Group I Prix
Rothschild, who is likely to fight for victory given his form and experience
2. DORAM – Finished 2nd on debut for Czech trainer Dalibor Torok. Not one to take lightly with
Bauyrzhan Murzabayev engaged to ride
3. BRISKY SPARK – Finished unplaced on debut but would have gained plenty from that
experience so should have more to offer
4. PRINCESSE BOBBY – Wouldn’t be winning out of turn having finished 2nd in both starts. Should
play another leading role
5. FAST FLOWING – Didn’t go unnoticed when finishing 4th on debut and ought to improve with
the benefit of that experience. Respect
6. LIBERTE – Made an encouraging start to her career at Deauville and will open her account soon
if building on that promise
7. QUEEN SINGER – Has shown little in her two starts, finishing 7th on both occasions, so is hard
to make a case for. Others preferred
8. RIBALTAGAIA – Gianluca Bietolini-trained daughter of Blame making her debut in competition
with Christophe Soumillon an eye-catching engagement
9. MALYA – Emilien Puillet-Roda (1,5kg allowance) rides this Seabhac filly on debut for owner and
trainer Rachel Philippon
Summary : LIBERTE (6) made an encouraging debut (3rd) on the Deauville straight and with any
improvement ought to open her account here. RETORT (1), who has revealed quality and
consistency, and PRINCESSE BOBBY (4), runner-up in both starts, have sufficient means to pose
a threat and their greater experience should stand them in good stead. FAST FLOWING (5) is also
likely to improve after a pleasing introduction (4th) and should have a role to play too.
SELECTIONS
LIBERTE (6) – RETORT (1) – PRINCESSE BOBBY (4) – FAST FLOWING (5)
R3 – PRIX ROBERT DE GRANDRY – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Condition Race – Class 2 – Flat – EUR € 22.000
1. VOTE FOR PEDRO – Failed in his hat-trick bid when finishing unplaced in a Quinté+ at Dieppe
last time but remains capable of winning a race of this nature
2. ALCANOR – Seldom far off the mark at a higher level and ought to fare better here. Only
managed to finish 8th last time but remains capable of doing better
3. TRUE TO FORM – Confirmed the promise of his debut win by finishing 3rd in his next start.
Blotted his copybook in a Group III event last time but should pose more of a threat in this
grade/company
4. EL MEASTRO – Last-start winner who has improved this year having finished 4th on debut on
the PSF last year. Not taken lightly
5. EVERYTHING COUNTS – Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard
to trust but is as hard to cannot be ruled out
6. RED CHARM – Was raised 6kg for winning consecutive handicaps before finishing unpaced in
a Quinte+ event last time off her current mark. Must raise her game to win this but does have a
place chance
7. HOXTON – Consistent for the most part and has finished 2nd in three of her last five starts. Will
have a role to play
8. GLITTERING LIGHTS – Has maintained a good level of form and consistency. Finished 2nd in
her last start and did run well at this course back in June
Summary : A tough call to be made here with all of VOTE FOR PEDRO (1), unplaced in a Quinté+
last time having won two in a row, HOXTON (7), runner-up in consecutive outings, and
GLITTERING LIGHTS (8), who finished 2nd last time and is in good form, capable of landing the
spoils. TRUE TO FORM (3) drops in class and has a lot of scope to improve, so should also be
competitive. ALCANOR (2) completes the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
VOTE FOR PEDRO (1) – HOXTON (7) – GLITTERING LIGHTS (8) – TRUE TO FORM (3)
R4 – PRIX DES ECURIES – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Class 4 – Flat – EUR € 16.000
1. DON FALCO – Terribly out of sorts but has dropped significantly in the weights. One of three in
the lineup with the joint highest handicap value and could resurface off this reduced mark
2. BEST SIXTEEN – Undeniably capable but has been off the boil for some time now so needs to
reaffirm to play a role here. Watch for now
3. HOOLONG – Was not beaten far when finishing 5th at Vichy last time and could have a role to
play with a repeat of that performance
4. SAINT FIACRE – Has not been disgraced in stronger races recently and is back at the course of
his last career success. Worth chancing here
5. PINK GOLD – Won three starts back and proved her form, well-being and competitiveness up
3kg when 2nd at her next start. Better was expected of her last time (9th) and she remains capable
of bouncing bacl
6. NOBLE AMBER – Returned to form with a close-up 2nd at Vichy recently and should once again
play a leading role. Keep safe
7. TURTLE CHOPE – Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust
but is as hard to rule out
8. TO BE QUEEN – Last-start winner who has not been seen since her victory at Marseille-Borély
on 28 June. Raised 2kg for that win but should remain competitive
9. NAVALIS – Inconsistent veteran who is not entirely incapable of getting into the picture in a race
of this nature. Outsider
10. LADY VALOU – Undeniably capable but has been off the boil for some time now so needs to
reaffirm to play a role here. Watch for now
11. CHEEKY TRAOU LAND – Showed signs of improvement last time and could get a look in here
if confirming. Has only a place chance though
Summary : It could pay to side with SAINT FIACRE (4) who, although inconsistent of late, returns
to the course of his last career win with legitimate ambitions of reconnecting with success. PINK
GOLD (5), despite her recent failure (9th), and runner-up last time NOBLE AMBER (6) are also
likely to fight for victory. TO BE QUEEN (8) was rewarded for consistency with a win last time and
should be competitive too. DON FALCO (1), in search of rehabilitation off a reduced mark, and
HOOLONG (3) appeal most of the remainder.
SELECTIONS
SAINT FIACRE (4) – PINK GOLD (5) – NOBLE AMBER (6) – TO BE QUEEN (8)
R5 – PRIX DU PESAGE – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Class 3 – Flat – EUR € 19.000
1. HEYTESBURY LANE – Capable of better than her most recent performances indicate. Out of
sorts but must be respected on her best references
2. ASHIKTASH – Acquitted himself well last time in a handicap at Deauville and is more than
capable of pleasing new connections
3. LARNO – Arrives in good form and physical condition, and has struck up a formidable partnership
with Frida Valle Skar. Leading contender
4. MANAROLA – Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but
is as hard to rule out
5. MYSTERY – Won well two starts back and, on that evidence, is surely better than his recent
failure suggests. Keep safe
6. SOLID SPIRIT – Inconsistent but has a great opportunity here to redeem himself at this value.
Dangerous to dismiss
7. OLAF THE BIG ONE – Undeniably capable but has gone off the boil in consecutive outings after
winning three starts back. Outsider
8. ITHAQUE – A newcomer to Henk Grewe’s stable and, although inconsistent, remains capable of
staking a claim in a race of this nature
9. FRENCH PEGASUS – Consistent sort with sound form references, including consecutive
seconds in claiming races. Could get into the picture
10. ZANTARIO – Capable veteran who was disappointing last time at Vittel but should not be
condemned too hastily. Can make amends
11. FEEL EMOTION – Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust
but is as hard to rule out
Summary : ZANTARIO (10) has struck up a potent partnership with Tony Piccone and, despite his
recent failure, is good value to set the record straight. He will, however, have to be wary of the inform LARNO (3) and MYSTERY (5), who is also capable of better than his last start (8th) suggests.
HEYTESBURY LANE (1) is out of sorts but has been eased 1kg better and could do better as a
result, particularly if judged on his best references. SOLID SPIRIT (6), with Maxime Guyon
engaged, and ASHIKTASH (2), new to the stable of Yoann Bonnefoy, can get into the picture too.
SELECTIONS
ZANTARIO (10) – LARNO (3) – MYSTERY (5) – HEYTESBURY LANE (1)
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