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France Race Card – 24th September
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R1 – PRIX CHAZE TP (PRIX VOLNEY) – 1300m (a6 1/2f) – TURF – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 20.000
1. AROWN – Has picked up three wins this year including two handicaps but was only eighth in a
claimer over this course and distance last time out. Others are preferred
2. MICHELANGELO – A disappointemnt since winning on debut but he was not disgraced when
fifth in a handicap last time out and will prefer this distance. Respect
3. MARKSWOMAN – Very good form in claimers this year but she has struggled in her two
handicap runs and others are preferred
4. ZINDERELLA – Much improved of late and won her latest start over this distance. First time in
a handicap and has a winning chance
5. WELCH FUSILIER – A disappointment when only sixth in a claimer at this course last time out.
Did better in handicaps before that and should fight out the finish
6. DAMSOAH – Runner-up in all three starts so far. Returns from a break for her handicap debut
trying the turf. Not out of it
7. ANDZOFF – Fair first two runs last year. Has lost her way this year but she could be the
surprise package of the race trying a handicap
8. ILATRAYA – Yet to win a race and was well beaten last time out on the PSF. Probably better
on the grass and is capable of contesting the finish
Summary : ZINDERELLA (4) is in good form for her first crack at a handicap. Distance suited
and the one to beat in a competitive race. WELCH FUSILIER (5) disappointed last time out but
has done better in handicaps and can bounce back to score. ILATRAYA (8) prefers the grass so
will improve on last run. MICHELANGELO (2) is better this distance and can go close to winning.
SELECTIONS
ZINDERELLA (4) – WELCH FUSILIER (5) – ILATRAYA (8) – MICHELANGELO (2)
R2 – PRIX DU HARAS DE LA HAIE NEUVE (PRIX DU POINT DU JOUR) – 1650m (a1m40y) – TURF – Condition Race – Listed – Flat – EUR € 52.000
1. HARPER – He probably needed both his runs this year. Fitter now and ready to get back to his
winning ways. Big chance
2. KENGERO – Distance suited and won a nice race in May but was well beaten last time out and
others are preferred
3. WALKING PAINTING – Much improved of late with two solid wins. This is a tougher ask of him
but he does deserve respect
4. BREIZH EAGLE – In good form this year with two wins in three starts but both of those wins
were over further. Others are preferred
5. PARTENIT – Only win so far was in 2021. Runner-up twice this year but needs to do a bit more
to win this race
6. YOOZUNA – Disappointing of late but is clearly capable of better. All three wins were over
further but should be right there at the finish
7. GREY TORNADO – Bounced back to his best with a good win last time out. Fit and is quite
capable of following up
8. NANO NAGLE – Fair form of late but his only win this year was in Germany and he needs to
do more to beat these rivals
Summary : HARPER (1) has only had the two runs this year and was not disgraced in both of
them. He is fitter now and gets the vote to score. YOOZUNA (6) has been disappointing of late
and all three of his wins were over further but he is capable of winning. GREY TORNADO (7) is fit
and coming off a solid win so deserves respect. WALKING PAINTING (3) is hat-trick seeking
after some nice recent wins.
SELECTIONS
HARPER (1) – YOOZUNA (6) – GREY TORNADO (7) – WALKING PAINTING (3)
R3 – PRIX V AND B (HANDICAP DE CRAON) – 3000m (a1 7/8m) – TURF – Handicap – Class 3 – Flat – EUR € 18.000
1. MONTE CINTO – Disappointing form of late but is distance suited and capable of winning in
this line-up. Can bounce back and score
2. SPATIAL MERIT – On a very long losing streak. In fair form of late and could be the surprise
package up in trip
3. MARGUIT – Disappointing last run when sixth at this course. Won her penultimate start and is
capable of earning some money
4. MAC LA TAMBOUILLE – Showed some improvement when sixth last time out but has
struggled in his other runs this year and is best watched this time
5. GOOD DES LANDES – Much improved of late when dropped in distance. Disappointing first
three runs but is capable of contesting the finish
6. TESTIPEDRO – Very consistent of late. A bit of a disappointment when fifth last time out but
can contest the finish
7. MILORD DU LEMO – Has yet to win a race and was only fifth on handicap debut. Capable of
improvement and could sneak a place
8. CUBA LIBRE – In good form of late. Last win was over shorter but has run well this distance
and has a winning chance
9. MIENGO – Showed improvement when fifth last time out but has been well tried this year
without winning and others are preferred
10. LEE DRAGON – Won this race in 2021 but he has lost his way since then and has only been
modest this year. Others are preferred
Summary : A weak race and anything is possible. MONTE CINTO (1) has not been at his best of
late but is capable of bouncing back to score. TESTIPEDRO (6) has been very consistent of late
and has a winning chance. GOOD DES LANDES (5) improved when dropping in distance and
has only been modest around this distance but cannot be written off from winning. CUBA LIBRE
(8) has run well this distance and is clearly not out of it.
SELECTIONS
MONTE CINTO (1) – TESTIPEDRO (6) – GOOD DES LANDES (5) – CUBA LIBRE (8)
R4 – PRIX DES CHEVREUILS – 2200m (a1 3/8m) – TURF – Condition Race – Maiden – Flat – EUR € 22.000
1. ASHALYKA – Dominated in a Quinte+ last time but is capable of a lot better in these calmer
waters, especially having been supplemented for this engagement. Big runner
2. GULF PEARL – Imported from Ireland after finishing unplaced in both starts there this year but
warrants respect in her first outing on French soil with Pascal Bary
3. ATTITUDE – Has acquitted herself well in each of her four starts and remains open to
improvement. Will be a factor
4. MISS CALINE – Made no impression on debut and hardly improved when only 7th next/last
time, so is best watched for now
5. NAIADE – Has shown little in two starts (unplaced on both occasions) to warrant any
consideration. Others make more appeal
6. INCLINATION – Performed consistently to this point and has displayed sufficient means to play
a leading role in a race of this nature
7. WATCHOUT – Would have gained plenty from the experience of her debut and is likely to
improve after finishing a fair 5th on that occasion
8. METEOR SHOWER – Did not go unnoticed when finishing 6th on debut but failed to build on
that experience last time (8th). Too soon to write off
9. RONEA – Finished 2nd on debut so her recent failure is probably too bad to be true. Returns
after five months of absence with the potential to do better
10. ELZE – Fabien Cossou’s Racinger filly on debut with Lorette Gallo, who has 2,5kg allowance,
engaged to ride
11. LA TORNADE – Choeur Du Nord debutante trained by Elisabeth Allaire and to be ridden by
Romane Violet who has a 3,5kg allowance
Summary : ASHALYKA (1), although well beaten in a Quinté+ recently, showed sufficient means
by finishing 3rd in 3 consecutive starts prior to that so has a great opportunity to get back on track
in these calmer waters and is taken to open her account here. Both INCLINATION (6) and
ATTITUDE (3) are also capable of fighting for victory given the strength and consistency of their
recent form. RONEA (9), despite her flop last time, is soon to be written off having finished 2nd on
debut in his previous outing. GULF PEARL (2) and WATCHOUT (7) complete the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
ASHALYKA (1) – INCLINATION (6) – ATTITUDE (3) – RONEA (9)
R5 – PRIX DE L’IMPERATRICE EUGENIE – IJOCKEY GPA HANDICAP CHALLENGE – 2200m (a1 3/8m) – TURF – Handicap – Class 4 – Flat – EUR € 18.000
1. BON ESPRIT – Confirmed the improvement of his previous outing with a last-start victory and
can make his presence felt with a repeat of that performance here
2. BONNIE HOPPS – Unplaced (9th) in consecutive starts recently but has run well in her two
outings at this venue (a victory and a 5th). Not taken lightly
3. LADY LOU – Out of sorts recently but has a good opportunity to bounce back in a race of this
nature with a leading amateur engaged to ride. Keep safe
4. TARCENAY – Consistent for the most part and is confirmed in this category. Returned to form
last time (3rd) and also has the benefit of having run well at this course already
5. COSQUER VRAS – Made up a lot of ground to finish 2nd at Angers recently, proving his
competitiveness off this mark. Will be a factor in the finish
6. MAGNETIQUE – Capable but unreliable and has been struggling to regain his form or spark
any improvement so can be ruled out
7. COL NEM – Capable and versatile sort on the flat and over hurdles. Has won off a higher mark
in the past, so is not taken lightly
8. ASPHODELE MIA – Consistent and game frontrunning mare who is in good form and physical
condition. Finished 2nd last time and will be hard to peg back once more
9. CHONBURI – Unreliable although not entirely incapable of getting into the picture. Hard to trust
but as hard to rule out
10. GO GO BLITZ – Seldom finishes far off the mark and could get a look in here but has no more
than a minor role to play
11. WALDENON – An admirable veteran of more than 90 starts, the latest of which he finished
2nd in. Has only won three times so has no more than a place chance here
Summary : ASPHODELE MIA (8), on the evidence of her last-start 2nd, is close to reconnecting
with success and ought to play another leading role. However, the same applies to recent Angers
runner-up COSQUER VRAS (5) who, like the selection, won three starts back and finished 5th
next time before his recent. Both TARCENAY (4) and BONNIE HOPPS (2), who has already run
well at this venue, are also capable of staking a claim and could make their presence felt.
SELECTIONS
ASPHODELE MIA (8) – COSQUER VRAS (5) – TARCENAY (4) – BONNIE HOPPS (2)
