France (Salon De Provence/ParisLongchamp) Race Card, Form Guide & Race Previews – Thursday, September 7

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France Race Card – 7th September

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R1 – PRIX DE PROVENCE – 2000m (a1 1/4m) – TURF – Condition Race – Class 2 – Flat – EUR € 22.000

1. BELAFONTE – Won his penultimate start but followed that up with a well beaten 6th placed finish
and would need to do more to win. Place chance
2. LIMESY – Winner on debut and has kept her form ever since but could have a couple to beat in
this contest. Each way chance
3. SANTHIA – After notching up three wins on the trot she was pitched into Listed company where
she ran a below par 8th. Expect her to bounce back to her best. Big runner
4. MANADA – Ran a poor race last time out finishing 10th over 2400m and will need to show her
effectiveness over 2000m which is a question mark. More needed
5. GIRAFFE – Finished 4th last time out over 1500m and now steps up in trip which should and she
could run into a minor position. Place claims
6. INNER SPACE – Ran a cracking 2nd on local debut and should have more improvement to come
based on that effort. Winning chance

Summary : SANTHIA (3) steps back in Grade which will suit and she could easily bounce back to
the form she showed prior to that. One to beat. INNER SPACE (6) raced at feature level prior to
her move to France and following a good run on debut here, she should go well. LIMESY (3) has
fairly consistent form and could place in this contest. BELAFONTE (1) needs to confirm his
penultimate run to get a blow in here.

SELECTIONS
SANTHIA (3) – INNER SPACE (6) – LIMESY (2) – BELAFONTE (1)

R2 – PRIX JEUNE GENERATION – 1800m (a1 1/8m) – TURF – Condition Race – Class 2 – Flat – EUR € 27.000

1. READY KING – Winner of his last start over 1400m but will need to do slightly more to be
competitive in this line up. Others preferred
2. JOJO JUNIOR – Finished 5th over 1400m last time out and he now goes over further which
could be questionable. Improvement needed
3. TEN HORNS – Ran a very nice race out the maidens when finishing 2nd and there should be
more improvement to come now stepped up in trip. Leadings claims
4. PEPETE – Winner of her last start over 1400m and now steps up in trip which could suit and
there is likely to be more to come. Each way chance
5. RUBY IN THE ROCKS – Ran a pleasing 2nd last time out and steps up to 1800m which should
eek further improvement out of this filly. Winning chance
6. TIFFANYLI – Ran in Group 2 company last time out when finishing 7th and drops back in Grade
which will assist her chances. Each way chance
7. CLASH OF CURRENTS – Finished 9th on debut over 1400m but will need to take a significant
step forward to warrant respect. Hard to fancy

Summary : TEN HORNS (3) has only had a few starts to date and is improving nicely so rates the
one they all have to set their sights on. RUBY IN THE ROCKS (5) followed up her maiden win with
an encouraging performance and seems to be on the up. TIFFANYLI (6) drops in class and is one
to keep a very close eye on. PEPETE (4) is improving with racing and can feature.

SELECTIONS
TEN HORNS (3) – RUBY IN THE ROCKS (5) – TIFFANYLI (6) – PEPETE (4)

R3 – PRIX DE MIRAMAS – 1800m (a1 1/8m) – TURF – Claiming Handicap – Class 4 – Flat – EUR € 12.000

1. MARITOT – Ran a decent 3rd last time out over 2000m and now drops in trip to 1800m which
shouldn’t be an issue and she should go well. Big runner
2. CHAAM – Winless from nine outings this year and needs to start showing more to get involved
in proceedings. Others preferred
3. LE PARRAIN – Hasn’t been in the greatest of form of late but drops in class and should be able
to improve. Can mount a strong challenge
4. AMARHALEN – Winner of her penultimate start over 2000m and if she is able to replicate that
performance here, it will stand her in good stead. Can get involved
5. JASPERS FLAG – He hasn’t shown anything positive of late and a serious turn around in his
form is required. Hard to fancy
6. BALAGAN – Has run very poor races in her last two starts but can bounce back to her earlier
form to get involved. Each way chance

Summary : MARIOT (1) is in a good space at the moment and can take full advantage of the lack
of opposition. LE PARRAIN (3) doesn’t appeal a great deal in black and white but expect good
improvement now eased in Grade. BALAGAN (6) should bounce back to her previous form to pose
a threat to her opponents. AMARHALEN (4) will have her confidence up despite not being able to
put her best foot forward last time out.

SELECTIONS
MARITOT (1) – LE PARRAIN (3) – BALAGAN (6) – AMARHALEN (4)

R4 – PRIX DES ALPILLES – 1800m (a1 1/8m) – TURF – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 12.500

1. PRINCESSE SAPHIR – Won three starts back and takes a huge step up in trip which should be
right up her alley on pedigree. Winning chance
2. NOCTURNE SILVER – Represents very moderate form to date and would need to take a huge
step forward to get involved. Others preferred
3. DABASIR – Three starts to date and hasn’t produced anything inspiring to work with. Needs to
start shaping up before it’s too late. Hard to fancy
4. HOUBI – Newcomer that won’t need to be anything special to win but doesn’t seem to inspire
much on pedigree. Follow the market
5. BETANYX – Is better than her last run which is best ignored and based on her 3rd placed finish
two starts back, she could go well. Big runner
6. AZIMA – Newcomer that could appreciate going over this trip at the first time of asking. Follow
the market
7. SANTA VANILLA – Is running well off late and holding her form steadily which bodes well for
her chances now stepping up in trip. Should make her presence felt
8. DABIR MOON – He has had three starts to date and has failed to make an impression but steps
up in trip which could be what he is looking for. Improvement required
9. LOOMAN PARIS – Finished 9th on debut over 1100m and now upped in trip but will need to
show significant improvement. Others preferred

Summary : BETANYX (5) could finally get her head in front in what looks to be an average contest.
She just needs to reproduce her penultimate run to challenge strongly. PRINCESSE SAPHIR (1)
is upped in trip which looks to be ideal and expect a bold effort. SANTA VANILLA (7) is in steady
form and should give a good account of herself. AZIMA (6) is a newcomer that demands respect
especially if the market speaks in her favor.

SELECTIONS
BETANYX (5) – PRINCESSE SAPHIR (1) – SANTA VANILLA (7) – AZIMA (6)

R5 – PRIX DE L’ASSOCIATION DES PROPRIETAIRES PARIS-PROVINCE – 1800m (a1 1/8m) – TURF – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 12.000

1. KING OF MEADOWS – Finished 7th last time out over 2000m and has to carry top weight but
seems like the type that could improve in this. Include in the play
2. TIYMARA – Winner on her local debut over 1900m and there is clearly lots to like about her
chances going forward. Massive runner
3. SURPRIZE ME – Winner of her most recent outing and with her confidence up there is no reason
to suggest that she can’t follow up. Winning chance
4. GRAY D’ALBION – Finished 11th last time out and needs to improve on recent form to mount a
challenge in this event. Others inspire more confidence
5. OAHU – Maiden from eight starts that finished 5th last time out over 1600m but could still have
a bit of improvement to come. Place chance
6. KALORIZIKI – Thirteen starts in the maiden ranks but she has been knocking on the door of late
and could run a decent race. Place chance
7. MISS GREELEY – She is holding her form very nicely and on the back of her 3rd place finish
last time out, there is every reason to believe she should be involved. Must inclusion
8. VILLA JOALI – Eleven starts this year without a win and more is required to challenge in this
contest. Others preferred
9. ARYA CHOPE – Ran 15th last time out which was a poor performance and she needs to put her
best foot forward here. Hard to recommend
10. RED HOT ACTION – Ran a poor race finishing 9th last time out but her previous form suggests
she could get a blow in. Place chance
11. ZAHRA – Finished 11th last time out and makes very little appeal on recent performances.
Needs to start showing more

Summary : TIYMARA (2) did extremely well on her local introduction and she can only go forward
from here. She rates the one to beat. KING OF MEADOWS (1) has the potential to get involved in
a field of this nature and shouldn’t be discounted. OAHU (5) has had her fair share of chances to
get it right but nonetheless could have a say here. SURPRIZE ME (3) has to be given healthy
respect on the back of her most recent victory and should make a bold bid.

SELECTIONS
TIYMARA (2) – KING OF MEADOWS (1) – OAHU (5) – SURPRIZE ME (3)

R6 – PRIX D’ARLES – 2400m (a1 1/2m) – TURF – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 20.000

1. TREATWOOD – Finished 2nd last time out over 2400m and he could take a step forward to
mount a serious challenge. Winning chance
2. L’ENFANT TERRIBLE – Finished 5th last time out over 2000m but needs to do more to challenge
for the win. Others preferred
3. GERMINAL – Finished 3rd beaten 2.5L last time out over 2300m and he looks to be one of the
leading contenders. Should go well
4. OHIME – He has had nine starts in the maiden ranks and seems to be a bit more exposed than
what he meets. Place chance at best
5. VITTVITT – Winner three starts back over track and trip and just based off that she could certainly
go well. Each way chance
6. DOCTEUR TOURNESOL – Not totally disgraced last time out despite finishing back in 7th
position and he could certainly get closer. Can fight it out
7. PROMICEA – Nine starts in the maidens but ran a very pleasing 2nd last time out over 2200m
which leads us to believe that she could be there. Lurker in this
8. PLUIE D’ETOILES – She seems to be struggling to put it all together to win a race given she has
had ten starts as a maiden. Others more persuasive

Summary : TREATWOOD (1) has the right type of form to win a nature of this caliber and he
should be in the firing line. DOCTEUR TOURNESOL (6) can build on his latest effort to give his
opposition plenty to think about. VITTVITT (5) has track and trip form which holds her in good
stead here. GERMINAL (3) is another that has the form to challenge strongly.

SELECTIONS
TREATWOOD (1) – DOCTEUR TOURNESOL (6) – VITTVITT (5) – GERMINAL (3)

R7 – PRIX DE LA COTE BLEUE – 2400m (a1 1/2m) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Class 4 – Flat – EUR € 16.000

1. PERROU – He represents very poor recent form and will need to do more to get involved in
proceedings. Easy to look elsewhere
2. BEN DE DIANE – Ran with a bit of encouragement last time out and is now back to the scene
where he ran 2nd in his penultimate start. Winning chance
3. MOUTRAKI – Finished 3rd last time out over 1700m and she could be one to include for the
minor positions. Place chance
4. VERLAN – Seems to be very inconsistent but on his best form, he is more than capable of beating
a field of this quality. Big chance
5. JUST YOU AND ME – Winner over the trip three starts back and demands respect back down
in trip here. Include in all bets
6. SYLVER SAMBA – Winner of her last start over 2400m and she is definitely one to keep on the
right side. Should go well
7. MISS ROAZHON – Inconsistent sort that produces a good run and then a bad run so is hard to
predict but on her best she could place. Improvement required
8. LA BRUXELLOISE – Last tasted success way back in 2021 and judged on recent form she
would need to do more to challenge. Others preferred
9. MOKO – Winner in her penultimate start over 3000m and now stepping back in trip could be a
concern. Others preferred
10. MAVALA – Two starts this year and both have been poor to say the least and a turnaround is
required. Would be a shock winner
11. AL ZAHIRA – Not in the best form of late and huge improvement is required to feature against
this company. Would be a surprise winner

Summary : BEN DE DIANE (2) enjoys this track and trip so should be on the premises once again.
VERLAN (4) is inconsistent but can certainly make his presence felt in a big way here. SYLVER
SAMBA (6) is a runner that demands huge respect on the back of her last win over the trip.
MOUTRAKI (3) is an individual that can make a small bid for places.

SELECTIONS
BEN DE DIANE (2) – VERLAN (4) – SYLVER SAMBA (6) – MOUTRAKI (3)

R8 – PRIX EMILE RIBAL – 2400m (a1 1/2m) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Class 3 – Flat – EUR € 20.000

1. SAISON FROIDE – She’s in a relatively good space at the moment, winning two of her last three
starts and she should go well here. Each way chance
2. BEB’S – Seems to be thriving at the moment and another big performance looks to be on the
cards. Massive runner
3. MY LENNY – Last three starts have been poor and he needs to improve to get a blow in here.
Hard to recommend on recent form
4. NAMASTE – He has bits and pieces of form and if he decides to put his best foot forward then
he could place. Outside place chance
5. SANCHO – Non runner
6. GOOD QUESTION – Slightly better performance last time out when finishing 5th and he could
perhaps build on that. Outside place bid
7. BACIVER – Knocking on the door at present and with a bit of luck in running he could go one
better. Big player
8. GEORGIA – Has finished 3rd in her last two appearances and she should be on the premises
once again. Include in the play
9. BUSINESS PLAN – Winner two starts back and if she is able to reproduce that run here, it will
see her in with an outside chance. Upset potential
10. SAINT NICOLAS – He needs to do more to get involved as his recent form is uninspiring. Would
be a shock winner in this contest
11. SHAYRAN – Not in the best shape at present and it seems like he needs a complete makeover
in order to pose a threat. Would be a surprise winner

Summary : BEB’S (2) is in terrific form and is the one they all have to beat here. He goes in search
of his fifth win this year. BACIVER (7) has run 2nd in his recent outings and could get his day in the
sun. GEORGIA (8) has solid form and should be there or thereabouts again. SAISON FROIDE (1)
could represent some decent value in this and is one for the each way player.

SELECTIONS
BEB’S (2) – BACIVER (7) – GEORGIA (8) – SAISON FROIDE (1)

R9 – DARLEY PRIX JOUBERT – 2800m (a1 3/4m) – TURF – Condition Race – Listed – Flat – EUR € 55.000

1. SHEMBALA – Consistent sort with sound credentials, including a 4th in a Listed race over this
trip last time. Not taken lightly
2. GHARA – Unplaced in Group II contests as Ascot and Goodwood in her last two starts. Could
do better now eased in grade
3. NASSANDRES – Confirmed the promise of her debut winner with creditable placed efforts in
both subsequent outings. Has more to do now but is open to improvement
4. DSCHINGIS STAR – Consistent filly with solid form references, including a 2nd to the excellent
Engaliwe in a recent Group III. One to beat
5. SALTWELL – Progressive sort endowed with staying power. Has won her last two starts, over
2900m last time, and is likely to go well again
6. SUNSET POINT – Godolphin Dubawi filly who finished runner-up in a Listed race at Newmarket
last month. Makes obvious appeal in her first start on French soil
7. TRUTHFUL – Unreliable British filly but is not incapable of getting into the picture in a race of this
nature. Dark horse
8. ANGEL GUIDANCE – Unexposed Mastercraftsman filly. Finished 8th of nine in a Group III last
time and is held on that form by DSCHINGIS STAR (2), but has room to improve

Summary : DSCHINGIS STAR (4) has finished in the leading pair in four of her five starts, including
a Group III last time in which she finished 2nd, and on that form is likely to fight for victory in this
Listed event. Charlie Appleby’s Godolphin filly SUNSET POINT (6) arrives with strong form
credentials and ought to be competitive in her first start on French soil. Hat-trick seeking
SALTWELL (5) is up in class but has a progressive profile and could take this in her stride, so must
be respected. SHEMBALA (1) is consistent and expected to acquit herself competitively once more.

SELECTIONS
DSCHINGIS STAR (4) – SUNSET POINT (6) – SALTWELL (5) – SHEMBALA (1)

R10 – PRIX DES CHENES – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Group 3 – Group – Flat – EUR € 80.000

1. ZABIARI – Well-bred sort who won on debut before finishing 2nd in both of his subsequent
outings behind 2 exciting prospects. Candidate for success
2. ROCK THE KASBAH – Showed a professional attitude when winning on debut, beating other
newcomers, and is open to any amount of improvement. Beware
3. GREY MAN – Has won three of his four starts (2nd in the other) and represents a formidable
stable. Won 1400m Group III last time and is capable of following up over the extra 200m
4. ALCANTOR – Debut winner over 1400m before doubling his tally over 1500m last time. Could
have more to offer over this distance

Summary : GRAY MAN (3) has won three of his four starts and scored at this level over 1400m
last time. He is equally adept at this distance and looks good value to follow up here at the expense
of well-bred ZABIARI (1), who steps into a Group race for the first time after finishing 2nd in a Listed
event over this trip last time. ALCANTOR (4) will have more to offer over this trip so ought to remain
competitive, even in this grade, while debut winner ROCK THE KASBAH (2) is open to any amount
of improvement after a winning debut. Good race for a field of this size!

SELECTIONS
GREY MAN (3) – ZABIARI (1) – ALCANTOR (4) – ROCK THE KASBAH (2)

R11 – PRIX D’AUMALE – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Group 3 – Group – Flat – EUR € 80.000

1. FREVILLE – Has shown serious means and recently finished 4th in a Listed race. Ought to be
involved in the finish
2. ITSY BITSY – Unbeaten in two starts and her limits are not yet known. Warrants respect here,
especially with Maxime Guyon back aboard
3. BEATRIX KIDDO – Undefeated filly after winning both starts over 1400m at La Teste-de-Buch.
Christophe Soumillon is a noteworthy engagement
4. MLLE MOLIERE – A convincing winner of both outings and is expected to make further
improvement. Should play a leading role
5. DARE TO DREAM – Highly regarded filly who justified that reputation by winning on debut. Ought
to have come on with the benefit of that experience
6. KALISPERA – The only maiden in the race, though does have sound form references. Would
do well to find the frame in this grade/company
7. ALSHINFARAH – Undefeated in two starts across the channel and starts on French soil with
legitimate ambitions. Keep safe

Summary : MLLE MOLIERE (4) is one of five undefeated fillies in this quality Group III renewal but
is worth chancing to emerge with her 100% record intact. She will, however, have to thwart the
likely challenge of ALSHINFARAH (7) who is also two from two and, seemingly, very talented.
FREVILLE (1) has the form and experience to also fight for victory and will be bidding to emulate
the success of stablemate Blue Rose Cen, winner of this race last year. DARE TO DREAM (5), a
winner on debut, as well as hat-trick seeking rivals ITSY BITSY (2) and BEATRIX KIDDO (3) can
also have a say.

SELECTIONS
MLLE MOLIERE (4) – ALSHINFARAH (7) – FREVILLE (1) – DARE TO DREAM (5)

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