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France Race Card – 28th September
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R1 – PRIX DE COULAINES – 1950m (a1 3/16m) – TURF – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 12.000
1. MYMAP – Disappointing last two runs in claimers but did win a handicap in August and could like this longer distance. Respect
2. BURWASH – Unreliable and has been a disappointment since winning in May. Only ninth in a claimer last time out but is capable of better. Not out of it
3. BOW LANE – Unreliable and a bit of a disappointment since winning in February. Quite capable of contesting the finish though
4. BOLT OF THUNDER – Disappointing last run when eighth in a claimer. Capable of doing better and has a winning chance
5. CUEROS – Has yet to win a race but has run well in some claimers. Good third last time out and can do even better this time
6. SAKARI – In fair form of late. Distance suited and has won twice this year already. Capable of fighting out the finish
7. ISOLA DI CAPRI – Only win was last year. Has lost her way of late and needs to find a few lengths to win this race
8. LAGUINTE – Has not yet shown much in four starts and was only modest in a claimer in May. Others are preferred
9. GRAND KISS – Yet to win a race after 11 attempts and has been unreliable but is distance suited and is capable of earning some money
Summary : CUEROS (5) ran well when third in a claimer last time out. Capable of doing even better in an looking race to start the card. MYMAP (1) won a handicap in August but has disappointed in her two starts in claimers since then. BOW LANE (3) has been a bit of a
disappointment since winning in February but is capable of winning again. BURWASH (2) was only ninth in a claimer last time out but is not out of it.
SELECTIONS
CUEROS (5) – MYMAP (1) – BOW LANE (3) – BURWASH (2)
R2 – PRIX D’AIGNE – 1950m (a1 3/16m) – TURF – Condition Race – Maiden – Flat – EUR € 23.000
1. ASTROLOGER – Showed potential as runner up on debut and was not disgraced when fourth over a shorter distance last time out. Will benefit going this distance and has a winning chance
2. PROMETHEUS – A two year old colt by Ectot out of Pikardie who is making his debut. Watch the betting
3. ROOSTER CROWING – Has done fairly well by contesting the finish in his first two attempts. Capable of further improvement. Respect
4. MONTCHAUVET – Not disgraced when seventh on debut. Capable of improvement but is probably best watched this time
5. GILLES DE RAIS – A two year old gelding by Panis out of Amorande who is making his debut. Watch the betting
6. HAVRAS – A two-year-old colt by Le Havre out of Raja Ampat who is making his debut. Can win
7. ZORLO FAL – A two year old colt by Almanzor out of Loyale who is making his debut. Watch the betting
8. DELIRIUM TREMENS – A two year old colt by Magna Grecia out of Jameela’s Dream who is making his debut
9. NICASTRO – A two-year-old colt by Al Wukair out of Al Shaqab who is having his debut. Watch the betting
Summary : ASTROLOGER (1) has shown promise so far with a nice debut and a fair follow up run. This distance suits and he gets the vote to score. HAVRAS (6) has a chance to showcase his capabilities on debut being out of a daughter by Galileo. ROOSTER CROWING (3) is capable of improvement and can contest the finish. NICASTRO (9) makes his debut and deserves some respect.
SELECTIONS
ASTROLOGER (1) – HAVRAS (6) – ROOSTER CROWING (3) – NICASTRO (9)
R3 – PRIX DES OEILLETS – 1950m (a1 3/16m) – TURF – Condition Race – Class 2 – Flat – EUR € 22.000
1. KIEVSKY – Not disgraced when fifth last time out. Returns from a small break but has a winning chance if fit
2. LORCAN – Unreliable and was a disappointment when only sixth last time out. Has won twice this year including this course and distance. Not out of it
3. MUNROH – A bit of a disappointment when only sixth last time out. Did better in his first two starts and is not out of it
4. UKRAINE – Improving and won a nice race over a similar distance in August. Quite capable of following up in this line-up
5. QUEEN OF FAIRIES – Won a race in the UK last year and another in France this year. Has some ability and should contest the finish
6. YES ZARA – Won twice in her first four starts but has lost her way of late and was only ninth last time out. Others are preferred
7. LOFSONGUR ISLANDE – Showed some promise when winning on the PSF in March but has lost her way since then and was well beaten last time out
8. CARVANA – Won on the PSF last year and again over further last time out. Tougher task this time but could earn some money
9. OUR TOWN – Very consistent so far and she was not disgraced when runner-up last time out. She should fight out the finish again
Summary : UKRAINE (4) is improving and won well last time out and is capable of following up in a competitive looking race. OUR TOWN (9) is showing some promise and did well when runner-up last time out and can go one better. QUEEN OF FAIRIES (5) has some ability and deserves the utmost respect in this line-up. MUNROH (3) seems capable of better than the recent sixth-place finish.
SELECTIONS
UKRAINE (4) – OUR TOWN (9) – QUEEN OF FAIRIES (5) – MUNROH (3)
R4 – PRIX D’ALLONNES – 1950m (a1 3/16m) – TURF – Condition Race – Maiden – Flat – EUR € 23.000
1. LETSROLL – She had many supporters on debut and deserves a second chance. Will benefit going this distance. Winning chance
2. AODHA – 2 year old female by Advertise and Maelia yet to place in two runs. Capable of contesting but little chance
3. UNEXPECTED GIRL – 4th place on debut at Craon but can do better under these conditions. Winning chance
4. HOLLY PHELIE – A two year old filly by Australia out of Holly Polly who is making her debut. Watch the betting
5. EMPRESS STAR – Consistent in thrre starts so far. Could be suited to this course and distance and should fight out the finish
6. AGRIMONIA – Unreliable on debut at ninth place and is in poor form. Is best left out on his second attempt
7. ZHANNA – Disappointed last time out at 9th place and yet to place podium. Others are preferred
8. ALTHURAYA – In search of a debut win is a year old filly by Lawman out Loanne. Could contest the finish
9. PRIVATE CAVE – A two year old filly by Taj Mahal out of Deauville Vision who is making her debut. May play a leading role
10. AMARNA – A two year old filly by Toronado out of Causa Proxima looks to impress in first competition. Place chance
11. INTELLITA – A two year old filly by Intello out Bétria who is making her debut. Can contest the finish
12. SYMPHONIE CEVENOLE – A two year old filly by Motivator out of Somme Folle who is making her debut. Watch the betting
Summary : LETSROLL (1) deserves a second chance here after an interesting debut where she gained many supporters. UNEXPECTED GIRL (3) seeks to contest having been fourth and debut and could do even better this time with improvement likely. EMPRESS STAR (5) has been consistent in her three starts and is not out of it. INTELLITA (11) could be the pick of the newcomers.
SELECTIONS
LETSROLL (1) – UNEXPECTED GIRL (3) – EMPRESS STAR (5) – INTELLITA (11)
R5 – PRIX DE LA GALERIE DES BATAILLES – 1800m (a1 1/8m) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Flat – EUR € 55.000
1. ENCHANTRES –
2. BUBBLE SIGN – Consistent since her debut and deservedly opened her account when pitched into a handicap for the first time recently. Up 3,5kg but should remain competitive
3. SAINT ETIENNE – Consistent sort until his somewhat disappointing performance at this level last time. Has little mileage on the clock and remains capable fo bouncing back, so don’t discount
4. MADIGAN – Opened his account Compiègne before finishing unplaced (11th) in his first handicap outing last time. Dropped in the weights but is best watched for now
5. AMERICAN HOPE – Unsuccessful in Listed and Group III races but easily won a claiming race, conceding weight to useful rivals, last time. Capable of making a winning handicap debut
6. RIDPOUR – Debut winner who has been unable to confirm that promise, although has run in good company. Open to any amount of improvement in just his fourth start and first at this level, dark horse
7. MR CASSIOPE – Consistent last-start winner who is likely to find the going a lot tougher in this grade/company under a 3kg penalty. Others preferred
8. GIRAFFE – Consistent filly who performed well over the spring and went up 6kg in the weights as a result. Proven at this value and ought to improve after an encouraging comeback at Salon de Provence, so keep safe
9. RECOLETTY – Finished 14th in her only Quinté+ outing but has since won a conditions race at ParisLongchamp over this distance. Could get into the picture
10. SIMANCAS – Won her penultimate start and acquitted herself competitively in a quality field at La Teste-de-Buch. Makes her handicap debut with legitimate ambitions
11. ANOLINE – Won a 1900m handicap off a higher mark at the start of the year but has failed to perform at that level since. Has seen her weight situation improve, though, so cannot be written off just yet
12. I’M A BELIEVER – Continues to run well at this level but does not have much wiggle room off his current mark. Still, isn’t taken lightly, especially with Stéphane Pasquier engaged
13. MELBORA – Has performed well in several outings off this mark and ran much better last time than her finishing position indicates. Usually runs on from off the pace, so will need things to go her way
14. HERNAN CORTES – Well held in both of his starts at this level and, although lowered in the ratings/weights, is not likely to have a say drawn in a wide starting stall
15. NIKOLAJ – Could do no better than 6th last time when having things his own way and, in this grade/company, can be easily ruled out
16. CENTORINA – Outclassed in her first start with Lucie Pontoir, but that was in a Listed race. Showed sufficient means prior to that outing though, so cannot be ruled out just yet
Summary : AMERICAN HOPE (5) was deemed worthy of contesting the Group III Prix Daphnis and, despite finishing unplaced on that occasion, has since proved his worth by giving weight and a beating to several useful rivals in winning a claiming race last time out. Capable at this handicap value (38.5) and well positioned in the starting stalls under Bauyrzhan Murzabayev, he could be worth siding with to make a thunderous handicap debut. BUBBLE SIGN (2) was rewarded for her consistency by winning a handicap last time and is likely to fight for victory again, despite a resultant penalty. SIMANCAS (10) is open to improvement but has shown sufficient means to be competitive in a race of this nature. ANOLINE (11), while out of sorts, has seen her weight situation improve and is not incapable of staking a claim either. Consistent GIRAFFE (8) is proven off her current mark and ought to acquit herself competitively once more, so too is inconsistent MELBORA (13) who can’t be discounted given her smart turn of foot. I’M A BELIEVER (12) and RIDPOUR (6) are others who could get into the picture.
SELECTIONS
AMERICAN HOPE (5) – BUBBLE SIGN (2) – SIMANCAS (10) – ANOLINE (11)
R6 – PRIX DE LA CHAPELLE-SAINT-AUBAIN – 1950m (a1 3/16m) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Class 4 – Flat – EUR € 14.000
1. GUADALEST – Disappointing form sine winning in April and she needs to find a few lengths to win this race
2. BOKEN – Disappointing when seventh in his penultimate start but has done better all year and is distance suited and capable of scoring again
3. ZILLIPOM – On a long losing run and was disappointing in her last two starts. Capable of doing better and could finish in the money
4. PREMIERE ETOILE – Unreliable and has not won this year but was not disgraced when fourth last time out and could play a minor role
5. NOBLE ANGEL – Not disgraced when sixth last time out and she has won twice this year. Unreliable but is capable of popping up
6. ROYAL HEIGHTS – Has yet to win a race but has sown improvement lately and is capable of contesting the finish
7. HEY MAN – Won twice earlier this year but has only been fair of late. Prefers a shorter distance but is clearly not out of it
8. KONIG CHOUCHEN – Disappointing last two starts but did better before that and he has won over this distance. Not out of it
9. LAKE NAIVASHA – Modest two starts since only win which was a claimer. More needed to win this race but could play a minor role
10. SENEPARK – Much improved last run when runner-up over a shorter distance but has struggled this year. Place chance
11. COMTESSE VERA – Well tried this year without winning but has been fair of late and is capable of contesting the finish
12. GOT FLIGHT – Showed some improvement when fifth last time out but has not been in the best form of late. Capable of an upset
13. LOU BALICOT – Has lost her way with six poor runs since winning in June. Probably best watched this time
14. LISBOA CHIRON – Yet to win a race and was thrashed ina handicap last time. Needs major improvement to win this race
Summary : BOKEN (2) gets the vote to score but not with much confidence as it is a very open looking handicap with mostly unreliable sorts. HEY MAN (7) has been fair of late and could be a threat. COMTESSE VERA (11) has been well tried without winning this year but is not out of it in this line-up. KONIG CHOUCHEN (8) has won over this distance and seems better than the last two runs would suggest.
SELECTIONS
BOKEN (2) – HEY MAN (7) – COMTESSE VERA (11) – KONIG CHOUCHEN (8)
R7 – PRIX DU CABINET DES GEMMES – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Condition Race – Class 2 – Flat – EUR € 28.000
1. VINTAGE KOD – Has run well in two Quinté+ handicaps recently, finished 2nd in the latest of those, and ought to find this an easier task
2. TANAIYLA – Showed promise at the start of her career in Ireland and made a winning start on French soil last time. Has more to offer
3. LIWA OASIS – Finished a disappointing 8th last time but is the highest-rated runner in this race and is capable of redeeming herself here. Respect
4. RED CHARM – Already a winner three times this year and will not be bothered by the step up to this distance. Will be a factor
5. SISTER OF LOVE – Seldom far off the mark and could get into the picture, though has no more than a place chance. Outsider
6. SUNDAY FUDGE – Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but is not ruled out either
Summary : Battle-hardened VINTAGE KOD (1) has maintained a good level of form and consistency in handicap races recently, so ought to take advantage of this return to a conditions race by reconnecting with success. LIWA OASIS (3) should bounce back from a disappointing last start to pose a threat, receiving 1,5kg from the former. After their improved last starts, both RED CHARM (4) and TANAIYLA (2) could also stake a claim in the finish.
SELECTIONS
VINTAGE KOD (1) – LIWA OASIS (3) – RED CHARM (4) – TANAIYLA (2)
R8 – PRIX DE CHAMPAGNE – 1950m (a1 3/16m) – TURF – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 20.000
1. SHIRIN – Yet to win a race but she was runner-up last time out and was also runner-up earlier this year in her only handicap. Can go one better
2. MRS RHAPSODY – Disappointing last run when well beaten but she did run well twice before that and is capable of bouncing back to score
3. IANOVKA – Disappointing last run on the PSF. Did better on the grass before that when runner-up in a handicap and she has a winning chance
4. VISILANDA – Well beaten in her first handicap last time out. Capable of better and was runner-up in her penultimate start. Place chance
5. CLEMENZA – Much improved of late and did well to be third under a penalty last time out. Could do even better this time stepped up in trip
6. LADIVA – Not disgraced when fifth last time out in a handicap but her only win so far was in a claimer. Might place
7. ALTROLATO – Showed what she is capable of when third on handicap debut last time out. Could do even better this time
8. MER NOIR – Only win was a handicap last year. Only modest this year but was runner-up in a claimer last time out. Might play a minor role
9. GALLIARA – Well beaten on the turf last time out. Has done best on the PSF so is probably best watched this time
10. TROPEIRA – Has not shown much in five starts and was well beaten in her last two handicaps. Others are much preferred
11. FASHIONED GIRL – Much improved last run when third but has yet to win a race and has struggled in handicaps. Might place
12. LAY LADY LAY – Has not shown much in her five starts so far. First time in a handicap and is capable of improvement but others are preferred
13. GOLDEN JUANITA – Showed what she is capable of with a claimer win last time out. Tougher task this time and others are preferred
14. ETOILE DE BRAM – Has shown improvement with each run but was only fourth in a claimer last time out. First time in a handicap and is best watched this time
15. SPRING EVE – Very unreliable but did win a race in August. Disappointing last run and is probably best watched this time
Summary : CLEMENZA (5) showed improvement of late and was not disgraced when third in her latest start. Could do even betetr this longer distance. SHIRIN (1) is knocking hard on the door and should be right there at the finish once again. IANOVKA (3) is better on the grass and should be involved with the finish. MRS RHAPSODY (2) seems better than the disappointing last run and can bounce back.
SELECTIONS
CLEMENZA (5) – SHIRIN (1) – IANOVKA (3) – MRS RHAPSODY (2)
R9 – PRIX DES TERRIERS DU HOUX – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Condition Race – Maiden – Flat – EUR € 30.000
1. NARKEZ – Overcame a tardy start on debut at ParisLongchamp to finish 5th behind RIDE THE SKIES (4) and would have gained plenty from that experience. Keep safe
2. RAMADAN – Was an encouraging 4th on debut and could be considered unlucky not to have finished closer. Candidate for success
3. ELASTIC HEART – Open to improvement after finishing a modest 8th on debut but is best watched for now. Others preferred
4. RIDE THE SKIES – Hails from a good Wertheimer family and showed promise when finishing 3rd on debut. Should have more to offer
5. MASTERPLAN – Improved with the benefit of experience to finish 2nd last time out. Could get into the picture if confirming that progress
6. MIRADERO – Louis Baudron-trained Harry Angeld newcomer who will benefit from the 1,5kg allowance of his rider Marie Vélon
7. LUCKY WINE – Newcomer acquired for €55,000 and who is the full-brother to Group-placed Afandem. Warrants respect on debut
Summary: Good race. Both RAMADAN (2), after an encouraging debut 4th, and RIDE THE SKIES (4), who also showed promise on debut by finishing 3rd, are likely to find themselves fighting it out for victory. NARKEZ (1) made up good ground to finish 5th after a tardy start on debut and should improve to make his presence felt. Newcomer LUCKY WINE (7), given his pedigree, appeals most of the two newcomers.
SELECTIONS
RAMADAN (2) – RIDE THE SKIES (4) – NARKEZ (1) – LUCKY WINE (7)
R10 – PRIX DE CHAUFOUR-NOTRE-DAME – 1950m (a1 3/16m) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Class 4 – Flat – EUR € 16.000
1. CRAB KEY – Yet to win a race and was well beaten when trying a handicap last time out. Others are preferred
2. UPPSALA – Fair form so far but is returning from a short break and is likely to need this run. Might place
3. DELTA SPIRIT – In good form of late and she was not disgraced when runner-up under a penalty last time out. Won over this distance before that and can bounce back to score
4. GREY D’ARS – In good form of late with two wins in his last four starts. Better over a bit further but can finish in the money
5. VINO BELLO – Unreliable and his last two wins were in claimers last year. Fair third last time out and could finish in the money
6. BOROVSK – Showed some promise in three starts last year but has struggled in twice this year and is best watched for now
7. CHUBASCO – Good last two runs on the PSF and won on the grass before that. Has an obvious winning chance in this line-up
8. GO FAST – More than a year since last win and has been unreliable this year. More needed to win but could play a minor role
9. COEUR DAVIER – On a long losing streak and has struggled in five runs this year. Probably best watched for now
10. MANDLEFT – Has lost her way of late. Did better earlier in the year and is capable of earning some minor money
11. BOY DAVIER – More than a year since his last win but is in good form and should fight out the finish yet again
12. AKHATIYI – Well tried this year without winning but was runner-up in a claimer last time out and has a place chance
13. FLAMBOYANTE – Unreliable and her last win was on the PSF but she did run well when runner-up last time out and can contest the finish
14. JUST A PERFECT DAY – His last win was in a claimer last year. He has lost his way of late and others are preferred
Summary : DELTA SPIRIT (3) ran well under a penalty last time out and is arguably better this distance so can score. BOY DAVIER (11) will be a huge danger as he is threatening to win a race. CHUBASCO (7) is improved of late and should be right there at the finish once again. FLAMBOYANTE (13) ran well when runner-up last time out and could go one better.
SELECTIONS
DELTA SPIRIT (3) – BOY DAVIER (11) – CHUBASCO (7) – FLAMBOYANTE (13)
R11 – PRIX DE LA MARE AUX OISEAUX – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Condition Race – Maiden – Flat – EUR € 30.000
1. CANDALA – Well-bred Frankel filly, revealed potential (3rd) on debut when only narrowly beaten by CETERA (5). Will be a factor
2. SILHAM – Did not go unnoticed when finishing well (5th) on debut behind CETERA (5) and CANDALA (1) on 31 August. Will have more to offer
3. GOOD TIME ROLL – Improved with the benefit of experience to finish 2nd last time out. Could get into the picture if confirming that progress
4. LEPSA – Finished an encouraging 4th on debut and should improve with the benefit of that experience. Beware
5. CETERA – Displayed a willing and professional attitude when finishing 2nd on debut, resisted the efforts of CANDALA (1), and should improve for that experience. Winning chance
6. LACY FASHION – Well-bred Andre Fabre-trained Too Darn Hot debutante from a good Godolphin family. Warrants respect
7. PAUPIE – Kendargent filly on debut for trainer Philippe Decouz, who has engaged Perrine Cheyer to ride with a useful 1,5kg allowance
8. WALDORA – David Menuisier-trained Waldgeist filly to take note of with Olivier Peslier engaged to ride. Dark horse
9. SPANIX – Phoenix Of Spain debutante to be ridden by Rosario Mangione for trainer Mario Baratti. Unlikely to trouble the judge
Summary : After her eye-catching 2nd on debut behind a very smart sort. CETERA (5) needn’t improve much to go one better and confirm her superiority over CANDALA (1), who also revealed serious means by finishing 3rd that day. SILHAM (2 ran that in that benchmark race too (5th) and ought to improve, so should make her presence felt. Andre Fabre runs newcomer LACY FASHION (6) who must not be taken lightly either.
SELECTIONS
CETERA (5) – CANDALA (1) – SILHAM (2) – LACY FASHION (6)
R12 – PRIX REINE BERENGERE – 1950m (a1 3/16m) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Class 3 – Flat – EUR € 20.000
1. GRAND BALCON – Disappointing last two runs. Very consistent before that and is capable of finishing in the money
2. VAZIR – Unreliable but has done well in France and picked up a nice win last time out. Capable of following up
3. KIMINA – Has lost her way of late and her last wins were in 2021. Probably best watched until major improvement is shown
4. KER WELEN – Nearly a year since last win. Fair form this year and is quite capable of contesting the finish once again
5. LA PELEMOISE – Good debut win but has struggled since then and needs to find a few lengths to win this race
6. FAYONA – On a very long losing run but ran well when fourth last time out and could be ready to strike
7. LAZY – Won twice last year including over this course and distance but has struggled in three starts this year. Capable of an upset
8. BABY GEORGE – Very unreliable but did win in July. Has been modest in two starts since then. Capable of an upset when in the mood
9. WEST MARTIN – Not disgraced when fourth on the PSF last time out. May be at very best over further but does have a winning chance
10. RIMSKY – Unreliable but did win his penultimate start. That win was over further though and others are preferred this distance
11. KARAK – Fifth in a claimer last time out. Having his first run since June 2021 and is likely to need some runs
12. PRESA DIRETTA – Disappointing last run when sixth but she did win a claimer in her penultimate start. Might place
13. ROMANELLO – Picked up two wins earlier this year but has only been modest of late and others are much preferred
14. MARANADO – Very unreliable and was only eighth last time out. Capable of doing better and could earn some minor money
Summary: A tough race and we have gone with FAYONA (6) who could be ready to break a long losing run. VAZIR (2) clearly likes it in France and returned to form with a nice win last time out and can follow up. WEST MARTIN (9) is better over a bit further but does have a winning chance. KER WELEN (4) has been in fair form of late and could contest the finish.
SELECTIONS
FAYONA (6) – VAZIR (2) – WEST MARTIN (9) – KER WELEN (4)
R13 – PRIX DES COURTILS – 1100m (a5 1/2f) – TURF – Condition Race – Class 2 – Flat – EUR € 34.000
1. GRADE MAKER – Inconsistent but is not devoid of means and is capable of getting into the picture. Has a place chance
2. SNOW GHOST – Improved with the benefit of his debut 7th by winning last time and ought to progress further. Upset potential
3. GENTLEMAN BEAUTY – Bounced back to form when returned to a straight course last time to break his duck. Could well confirm that progress here
4. ZEPLACETOBE – Confirmed the promise of her debut 4th by winning at Moulins last time and should continue to improve. Chief threat
5. VIVELAVIE – Rewarded for her consistency with a last-start victory and is unlikely to have reached her limit. Keep safe
6. BAHIA BLANCA – Experienced and consistent filly who has already proven herself racing on a straight course. The one to beat
7. QUEEN FLO – Opened her account on the Fontainebleau straight last time when fitted with headgear, which is unsurprisingly retained here. Confirmation required
8. EGIATEGIA – Finished an encouraging 4th on debut and would have gained plenty from that experience. Not taken lightly
Summary : After distinguishing herself in claiming races in the first half of the year, BAHIA BLANCA (6) has raised her level and remained consistent doing so. She is the highest-rated of the runners in this sprint and is taken to thwart the likely challenge of ZEPLACETOBE (4), who is less exposed but has shown sufficient means to fight for victory in a race of this nature. GENTLEMAN BEAUTY (3) took advantage of his return to a straight course by opening his account last time and ought to remain competitive, while fellow last-start winner QUEEN FLO (7) is capable of holding her own despite this rise in class.
SELECTIONS
BAHIA BLANCA (6) – ZEPLACETOBE (4) – GENTLEMAN BEAUTY (3) – QUEEN FLO (7)
R14 – PRIX DU LAVOIR DE LA CHAUSSEE – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Class 3 – Flat – EUR € 22.000
1. GREY BELLE – Consistent for the most part and will be equipped with full headgear for the first time. Not taken lightly
2. MAKILROY – Showed signs of improvement last time and could get a look in here if confirming that form. Place chance
3. PALIMERO – Has been struggling to regain any form or spark the improvement needed to be competitive in a race of this nature. Overlook
4. WHEEL OF CHANCE – Unreliable but not incapable of getting into the picture judged on his best references. Not taken lightly
5. ZANTARIO – Seldom finishes far off the mark and could get into the picture here but has no more than a place chance
6. OYAPOCK – Last-start winner who, despite a 2kg penalty for his Argentan success, should make his presence felt
7. SLEEPY SUZY – Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
8. NIGHT OF THE OPERA – Seldom finishes far off the mark and could get a look in here, though has no more than a place chance
9. ASTRACHEM – Runner-up in three of his last four starts, so wouldn’t be winning out of turn. Ideally positioned to have a say here
10. TOOCOOLFORSCHOOL – Rediscovered her form recently and finished 2nd last time, quickly satisfying new connections. Has a role to play
11. THE TIME – Last-start winner who remains capable of getting into the picture judged on his references. Hard to trust but not ruled out
12. WHY CHOPE – Won her penultimate start but failed to confirm that form last time so is best watched for now. Others preferred
13. TIME TO FLY – Did not go unnoticed when finishing behind TOOCOOLFORSCHOOL (10) and GRAY BELLE (1) last time. Dark horse
14. SHINE ON ME – Bounced back to form by running on well to finish 3rd at Evreux last time. Needs to confirm that improvement
15. PLENTY CITY – Consistent for the most part and, although finishing 6th last time, never really felt comfortable at Deauville last time. Can do better
16. SKADE – Winner of her only start at this venue and returned to form last time with an improved 3rd at ParisLongchamp. Winning chance
17. TWO THANK YOUS – Showed signs of improvement last time and could get a look in here if confirming that form. Place chance
18. LOUVE PRECIEUSE – Last-start winner who remains capable of staking a claim judged on her best references. Hard to trust but not taken lightly
Summary : It could pay to side with SKADE (16) in this wide-open handicap as she is well drawn (No 6) in the starting stalls, in good shape after an improved 3rd recently and, more importantly, given that she was victorious on her only visit to Chantilly. PLENTY CITY (15), once again associated with Maxime Guyon, and top-weight GRAY BELLE (1), who is fitted with headgear for the first time, are consistent and have the means to pose a threat. On the shortlist too, are TOOCOOLFORSCHOOL (10) and SHINE ON ME (14) who have regained momentum and ran improved races last time.
SELECTIONS
SKADE (16) – PLENTY CITY (15) – GREY BELLE (1) – TOOCOOLFORSCHOOL (10)
