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France Race Card – 15th September
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R1 – PRIX DES ESPOIRS – 2400m (a1 1/2m) – TURF – Condition Race – Maiden – Flat – EUR € 17.000
1. KEND – Missed the start on debut but caught the eye by finishing 5th and would’ve gained plenty from that experience. Keep safe.
2. ZIBULON – Has appeared limited in each of his three starts and needs to spark improvement to warrant any consideration. Watch for now.
3. KHAMEPHIS GAME – Continues to improve after a late start in March and is open to improvement going this distance for the first time. Beware.
4. LAY LADY LAY – Finished 5th in her first start of the year but has regressed since, finishing 9th in consecutive subsequent outings. Overlook.
5. HENNEZIS – Not beaten far when finishing 5th over this distance last time, maintaining her consistency. Will be a factor.
6. VENTOSILLA – Made an encouraging (6th) debut, running a better race than her finishing
position suggests. Has more to offer.
7. PRINCESS KARA – Improved with the benefit of experience to finish 4th over this distance last time. Will continue to improve.
8. COASTAL DREAM – Kingman filly out of a Group I-winning dam who has already thrown a
Group III winner. Makes plenty appeal.
9. THANKSGIVING – Nicolas Clément-trained newcomer to note, as she is a daughter of Justify and will be ridden by Sébastien Maillot.
Summary : HENNEZIS (5) has performed at a respectable level of form and consistency to this point, and she seems capable of opening her account in this opening maiden event. VENTOSILLA (6) did not go unnoticed when finishing 6th on debut and could fight for victory with improvement expected of her. Kingman filly COASTAL DREAM (8) could also have a say on debut. PRINCESS KARA (7) and KEND (1) should have more to offer so cannot be discounted either.
SELECTIONS
HENNEZIS (5) – VENTOSILLA (6) – COASTAL DREAM (8) – PRINCESS KARA (7)
R2 – PRIX MELLINET – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Claiming – Flat – EUR €12.500
1. REIGNSKOTA FAL – Finished an encouraging 5th on debut and ought to have improved since,
so this claiming race should be well within her reach. One to beat.
2. MISS LIZY – Closed her race off well to finish 5th last time over a shorter trip, which suggests there’s more to come from her over this distance. Keep safe.
3. MOONWALKER – Capable colt with sound form references. Certainly has the means to fight for victory in a race of this nature.
4. YOUNG GENTLEMAN – Did not go unnoticed when finishing an improved 5th at this level last time in his second start. Will have more to offer.
5. GOFAS – Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day so could have a role to play here. Outsider.
6. REDZAFINE – Has looked rather limited in each of her three starts so needs to improve to get a look in here. Others preferred.
Summary : REIGNSKOTA FAL (1) ran well to finish 5th on debut and is likely to improve with the benefit of that outing, so this ease in grade should serve her interests. MOONWALKER (3) has the form and experience to pose a threat, as does MISS LIZY (2) who does not lack the resources to play a leading role at this level. YOUNG GENTLEMAN (4) appears best of the rest.
SELECTIONS
REIGNSKOTA FAL (1) – MOONWALKER (3) – MISS LIZY (2) – YOUNG GENTLEMAN (4)
R3 – PRIX DE LA BAIE DE BOURGNEUF – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 12.000
1. GEMICI – Comes from Germany and has already proven his competitiveness in claiming race twice this summer. Respect.
2. CLOSE TO YOU – Unreliable filly with inconsistent/patchy form, but has sufficient means to be formidable in a race of this nature.
3. SAKARI – Acquitted himself well in better fields and will not be bothered by the drop back to this trip, so should play a leading role.
4. FLEUR DE SEL – Has already proven her competitiveness at this level and recently confirmed her improvement by finishing 2nd last time. One to beat.
5. ALIGHT – Has looked rather limited in terms of ability to this point so can be easily ruled out here. Others preferred.
6. GREATEL – Unreliable filly on the flat and over hurdles but is not incapable of playing a minor role here. Outsider.
7. ALMOND CHOUQUETTE – Inconsistent sort but has shown sufficient means to warrant consideration, even if only for a minor role.
Summary : FLEUR DE SEL (4) has been relatively consistent and, by finishing 2nd last time, confirmed the improvement of her previous outing. She need only run to that level of form again to land the spoils here at the expense of either SAKARI (3), whose references suggest he has the means to be competitive at this level, or CLOSE TO YOU (2) who is capable although remains unreliable. GEMICI (1) has finished 3rd in consecutive starts recently and could also have a say.
SELECTIONS
FLEUR DE SEL (4) – SAKARI (3) – CLOSE TO YOU (2) – GEMICI (1)
R4 – PRIX DE L’ARC ATLANTIQUE – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Handicap – Class 3 – Flat – EUR € 19.000
1. ZAYA DE LA PLATA – Confirmed on the Nantes layout and has proven very effective over this distance. Should be in the shake-up.
2. MY BLACK LADY – Irreproachable since the turn of the year and in three outings at this venue has won and as well as finished 3rd and 4th. Keep safe.
3. MONTIGNY – Undeniably capable but has gone off the boil in his last three starts so will need to reaffirm. For another day.
4. LE SICILIEN – Formerly with Stéphane Wattel and recently proved his form by winning in the provinces. Runs in a handicap for the first time with ambitions.
5. DELTA SPIRIT – Has dropped to an attractive handicap value (27) and is already a proven performer in Class 3 handicaps. Winning chance.
6. PREDETERMINED – Struggled (6th) off his current rating after winning consecutive handicaps off a mark 3kg and 5kg lower.
7. ON LOCKDOWN – Consistent this year and was not disgraced in his only handicap outing this summer. Not taken lightly.
8. ZAAHIR – Has struggled to maintain any form/consistency since winning four starts back so is unlikely to trouble the judge.
9. COASTER – Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out.
10. AINTREEGIRL – Another in the lineup to have dropped to an attractive handicap value. Should be competitive in a race of this nature.
11. SPINNING MIST – Struggling to recapture here form or spark the necessary improvement to be competitive, so is also unlikely to trouble the judge.
12. STRANGER – Sparked improvement to win last time and needs to build on that to remain competitive here. Outsider.
Summary : A regular and proven performer in handicaps of this kind, DELTA SPIRIT (5) serves as a solid base of support here. ZAYA DE LA PLATA (1) and MY BLACK LADY (2), boast sound references of their own, so are capable of having a say in the finish too. AINTREEGIRL (10), ON LOCKDOWN (7) and LE SICILIEN (4) are not prayerless either in a handicap at this level.
SELECTIONS
DELTA SPIRIT (5) – ZAYA DE LA PLATA (1) – MY BLACK LADY (2) – AINTREEGIRL (10)
R5 – PRIX ORTIE BLANCHE – 2000m (a1 1/4m) – TURF – Condition Race – Newcomers – Flat – EUR € 30.000
1. DJOE – Gelded son of Cloth Of Stars, will be better for this outing. Watch the betting exchanges closely.
2. DEMPY – Newcomer by Intello, taking on paper. Watch the betting market closely for any support.
3. BEAU PRINCE – Colt by Prince Gibraltar, could be a lot better for this outing. Any market support should be noted.
4. MARCHE D’ALIGRE – Gelded son of Seahenge, with Barzalona booked to ride. Ought to be on the premises. Market can be informative.
5. ITALIAN FLIGHT – Colt by Vol De Nuit, will know a good deal more for this run. Market can guide.
6. AUTEUR – Newcomer by Lope De Vega, his full brother Ecrivain won twice at Group 3 level. (including as a juvenile) should be too smart for his rivals. Watch the betting.
7. ROSE JAIPUR – Newcomer by Doctor Dino, hails from a shrewd handler. Can play a lead role on her debut. Monitor the betting.
8. ROYAL ROSI – Filly by Holy Roman Emperor, has been supplemented for this debut run. From a respectable trainer who knows the time of day. Market can guide.
Summary : The Lope De Vega colt AUTEUR (6) has a taking profile. He is a full brother to a classy performer in Ecrivain, (Gr.3 winner twice) so can be expected to make a winning debut. ROYAL ROSI (8) looks promising on paper and will be well-trained for a good run. Any market support should be noted. ROSE JAIPUR (7) can have a say in proceedings, she may need further in time and come forward a lot for this experience. MARCHE D’ALIGRE (4) he has Barzalona on top and could be smart. He could be the best of the remainder.
SELECTIONS
AUTEUR (6) – ROYAL ROSI (8) – ROSE JAIPUR (7) – MARCHE D’ALIGRE (4)
R6 – PRIX DE LA COTE D’AMOUR – 3700m (a2 5/16m) – TURF – Handicap – Class 3 – Flat – EUR € 19.000
1. ARMENIO – Maintaining a respectable level of form/consistency and did win at this course in the spring, so should play a leading role.
2. CANNELLO – Already a winner on this Nantes layout and has also proven himself over this track and trip. Keep safe.
3. HALIMI – Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out.
4. FETARDE – Has little margin at this handicap value but remains consistent/competitive at this level and has no stamina doubts over this trip. Respect.
5. CONCERTO – At the top of his game at present having won consecutive outings recently and ought to remain competitive here.
6. ANGELO DREAM – Has won three times at this course and has finished 2nd as well as 3rd on three occasions in his nine outings here. Obvious contender.
7. ARGYRON – Was a winner two starts back but failed to confirm that when unplaced (9th) in his last start, so needs to reaffirm.
8. KIROZ – Struggling to regain his form or spark the necessary improvement to be competitive here, so is unlikely to trouble the judge.
9. STORMY BAY – Another unreliable but capable sort who seldom finishes far off the mark when in the mood. Place chance.
Summary : ARMENIO (1) form figures may suggest he is inconsistent but his victory back on 6 May in a handicap on this track sets the standard here and a repeat of that performance could well bring about a return to winning ways. Course specialist ANGELO DREAM (6) is another obvious candidate for success on this layout that he enjoys. Others with the means to play a leading include CANNELLO (2) and FETARDE (4), both of whom are dangerous to discount in this category.
SELECTIONS
ARMENIO (1) – ANGELO DREAM (6) – CANNELLO (2) – FETARDE (4)
R7 – PRIX BILL WILLIAMSON – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Claiming Handicap – Class 4 – Flat – EUR € 16.000
1. BIG BOOTS – Scored over 1400m at Moulins last time in a claimer in late August. Live chance.
2. INATTENDU – Unplaced on the last two runs, won before that over 2000m at Vichy in late July. Know how to win but may prefer further than today trip.
3. FANTABULOUS – 5th last time at Moulins behind BIG BOOTS (1) over 1400m in August. Can play a prominent role.
4. MAKILROY – Four unplaced runs since scoring over 1600m at Compiegne in March in a class 3 handicap. Needs to get back on track.
5. ZENIGATA – Will strip fitter for a 4th placed effort 21 days ago at Dieppe over 1400m. Has placed form at this venue. Consider.
6. HEARTBEAT – Inconsistent performer, won over 1300m in a class 3 handicap last November. Is capable of a top three place if in the mood.
7. AYSEN – Has not been seen since an unplaced effort over 1700m at Divonne in July 2022. Opposable.
8. GREEN SEA – Has plenty of ability, on favourable weight terms with the higher-rated rivals, she can score.
Summary : GREEN SEA (8) is more than capable of getting her first win in this type of event. She is favoured as her at the weights and is the likely winner. BIG BOOTS (1) will likely start as the market leader. He is a solid performer in claimers and can once again give a good account of himself. FANTABULOUS (3) was behind BIG BOOTS (1) at Moulins last time and needs to improve on that to win, but he can make the frame. ZENIGATA (5) will be fitter for a run 21 days ago and can not be overlooked.
SELECTIONS
GREEN SEA (8) – BIG BOOTS (1) – FANTABULOUS (3) – ZENIGATA (5)
R8 – GRAND PRIX DES ANGLO-ARABES – 2400m (a1 1/2m) – TURF – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 49.500
1. SHEKIR – 2nd last time at Pompadour in late August over 2300m. Others rate higher.
2. BAMBALA – 6th at La Teste last time behind CELERIS DE BELAYR (6) in mid-August over 2400m. Hard to see her reversing the form.
3. JORAH DE LA BRUNIE – Not seen since winning over 2300m at Tarbes in October 2022. Might benefit from this return run off an absence.
4. ELECTRIK JIM – Good 2nd last time at La Teste over 2400m in late July. Sets the standard.
5. CROUZCA – 3rd last time at La Teste in the same race as ELECTRIK JIM (4) is 0.5kg worse off at the weights today. Needs more but is in the mix.
6. CELERIS DE BELAYR – Winner of last two starts the latter over 2400m in mid-August at La Teste. Cannot be overlooked.
Summary : ELECTRIK JIM (4) has a good opportunity to score again after a decent second placed effort in late July when last seen. His likely main threat could be CROUZCA (5) who was 2L back in third in the same race. She is 0.5kg worse off today but can give a competitive performance. CELERIS DE BELAYR (6) has been in cracking form of late winning her last two races, the latter by a narrow margin at La Teste last month. In a better race today she has work to do to get the hat-trick. JORAH DE LA BRUNIE AA (3) makes up the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
ELECTRIK JIM (4) – CROUZCA (5) – CELERIS DE BELAYR (6) – JORAH DE LA BRUNIE (3)
R9 – PRIX DES TOURELLES – FONDS EUROPEEN DE L’ELEVAGE – 2400m (a1 1/2m) – TURF – Condition Race – Listed – Flat – EUR € 52.000
1. LA MEHANA – 5th last time at Deauville in the Prix De Pomone (Gr.2) in late August. Won a listed race before that in June over 2400m. Contender.
2. DANCING TANGO – 3rd last time at Cork (IRL) on August 18th over 2400m in a Group 3 event. Irish raider who cannot be discounted.
3. SEA THE SKY – Has yet to fire in two starts this year so far the latest over 2800m in early May in a Listed race. Capable of a prominent role if back to her best.
4. CLEMMIE C – 5th last time, 3rd before that in a Listed race at Le Lion D’Angers in May over 2000m. Can have a say.
5. GRECIAN SLIPPER – 2nd last time over 2800m at Killarney (IRL) in late August. Needs to raise her game to feature.
6. CRYSTAL ESTRELLA – Unplaced at Goodwood (GBR) last time in late May over 2400m. Unlikely to trouble some of these.
7. BABALA – Won last time over 2400m in mid-August at Clairefontaine in a Class 2 event. 2nd in a listed race before that. Leading chance.
8. MISTRAL STAR – Won last time at Salisbury (GBR) over 2400m in a Fillies handicap which was a Class 3 event. Opposable.
9. HIGGLE – 5th last time over 2400m in the Prix De Malleret (Gr.2) in mid-July. Others make more
appeal.
Summary : BABALA (7) looks best of the French horses in this Listed race. She will be full of confidence after a win last month over 2400m at Clairefontaine in a Class 2 race. She gets the marginal vote over LA MEHANA (1) who put in a good performance when not beaten very far into fifth at Deauville in the Prix De Pomone (Gr.2) in late August. She won a Listed race before that in June. The Joseph O’Brien trained DANCING TANGO (2) makes the journey from Ireland and can make her rivals work hard. CLEMMIE C (4) warrants respect.
SELECTIONS
BABALA (7) – LA MEHANA (1) – DANCING TANGO (2) – CLEMMIE C (4)
R10 – PRIX DE MASSY – IJOCKEY GPA HANDICAP CHALLENGE – 2100m (a1 5/16m) – TURF – Handicap – Class 4 – Flat – EUR € 18.000
1. GREAT CHARLIE – Won two runs ago over 1900m at La Teste in a Class 4 handicap in mid-August. Can be competitive.
2. KUNDRIE – Three unplaced runs recently did run 3rd in January before those outings over 2500m at Deauville. Has work to do.
3. NOBLE ANGEL – Three unplaced efforts of late was 3rd before that over 2250m in mid-July in a Class 3 handicap. Needs to get back to form.
4. TARCENAY – Won two runs ago over 2400m at Clairefintaine in early August in a Class 3 handicap. Ought to be thereabouts.
5. GOT FLIGHT – Has a number of unplaced runs of late, and won at Deauville in March over 2500m in a Class 3 handicap. Can make the frame if she can bounce back to form.
6. LEANDER – Has four unplaced runs so far, the latter over 1600m 12 days ago at Craon. Seems unlikely.
7. ASLAN SENORA – Has three unplaced runs of late, 2nd before that over 2100m at this track in May. Opposable.
8. ASPHODELE MIA – 5th last time, won before that over 2000m at Le Lion D’Angers in a Class 4 handicap in early August. Can score at nice odds.
9. FEDE GALIZIA – 4th last time over 2400m in a Class 4 handicap in late August. Can make the top three.
10. AZAZEL – Has been consistently placed on her last four starts, the latter over 2300m 20 days ago. Hard to be ruled out.
11. PRINCESSE SCARLET – 4th on the last outing over 2150m in late August, won before that at Dinan over 2700m at the end of July. Others more likely.
Summary : ASPHODELE MIA (8) could represent value in the betting exchanges after a fifth last time at this track 7 days ago. She scored on her penultimate and is the tentative choice. TARCENAY (4) could head the betting market, he scored two runs ago over 2400m in early August. His rider today Florent Guy is familiar with him having been placed on him recently, which could be vital. FEDE GALIZIA (9) could be the best each-way option after an encouraging effort when fourth last time in late August in a Class 4 handicap. AZAZEL (10) is worth consideration.
SELECTIONS
ASPHODELE MIA (8) – TARCENAY (4) – FEDE GALIZIA (9) – AZAZEL (10)
R11 – PRIX DE COLOMBES – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Handicap – Class 4 – Flat – EUR € 18.000
1. GOLD PLAYER – Running well, attractive 4th at Dieppe over 1400m last month. Strong each
way chance.
2. ETCHECOANDEREA – Is lightly raced but shown very little thus far and would be a surprise winner. Happy to ignore.
3. BADASS – Is an outsider that would be a surprise winner and is best to be passed over.
4. FOREVER COCO – Ignore most recent 6th. Finished 2nd at Chantilly over 1900m in her penultimate and combined with her consistent overall form, will be a big runner.
5. TALISMAN TOUCH – Holding form, won penultimate and can build on recent 4th at Pompadour over 1600m. Big runner.
6. ASHDEL – Caught the eye when second at Deauville last time over 1600m. He can go one better and is the win choice.
7. BEACON TOWERS – She is badly off form at the moment and might battle against these. Pass by.
8. SAMAGACE DU VIVIEN – Place chance at best based on current form but far prefer others.
9. ILDOUCE FLECHOIS – He finished 3rd at Saint-Malo over 1800m last month which will give him a strong place chance here. Include in all bets.
10. TWIN BOY – He won cozily last time over 1600m at Craon and it would be no shock if he were to follow up. Respect and include.
11. ZINNIA – Will need to build a tad on current form but based on overall efforts cannot be ignored from any bets. Chance.
12. BLACK PANTHER – Won her penultimate over 1600m at Vichy but disappointed last time. More needed and prefer others.
13. MEHANYDREAM – Has had lots of racing and recorded many victories. Won last time over 1200m at Evreux and cannot be discounted here. Include.
14. TAX EXILE – Encouraging 3rd over 1200m last time at Evreux and can place again. Include in the quartet.
Summary : ASHDEL (6) was a tad off form and taking time to secure his next victory but his most recent effort suggests, success is near and he has to be taken seriously here. FOREVER COCO (4) can be forgiven for her last run which was not the worst ever recorded. Her overall form is good and she is one for the shortlist. GOLD PLAYER (1) is taking time to score again but is earning for his connections. He should be in the firing line and is a must for the quartet. ZINNIA (11) can place.
SELECTIONS
ASHDEL (6) – FOREVER COCO (4) – GOLD PLAYER (1) – ZINNIA (11)
