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France Form Sheet – 7th October
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R1 – PRIX DES HORTENSIAS DE CLENAY (PRIX DU CHATEAU) – 1350m (a7f) – TURF – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 22.000
1. MAJOR OAK – Has the hood back on today after a ‘blip’ last time when in the rear on the PSF
at Deauville in a Class 2 race. Can bounce back to form
2. BEAUTIFUL SKY – 3rd two runs ago over 1300m at Chantilly in a claimer in February. Best
watched for now
3. IL RITORNO – Has four unplaced runs of late, he won before that over 1100m in a claimer in
May. Looks out of his depth
4. FUSIBLE – Has taken no part on his last two runs when standing still in the stalls when they
opened. He is a capable performer if he is in the right frame of mind
5. HARILA – Unplaced last time, won three runs ago over 1200m in late June in a handicap. Can
be competitive
6. CAMELOT SONG – Two unplaced runs of late, won before that over 1400m in June at
Compiegne. Vulnerable
7. LUNALA – Good 2nd over 1400m at Le Lion D’Angers in mid-September when last seen in a
Class 2 race. In the mix
Summary : MAJOR OAK (1) has the hood back on today after a slightly disappointing effort last
time. He is the tentative selection ahead of FUSIBLE (4) who has been reluctant to race on his last
two runs. He is a player if he is in the mood. LUNALA (7) can have a say at the business end of
the race. HARILA (5) is one to be watched closely. She won over 1200m in June and should like
today’s trip of 1350m.
SELECTIONS
MAJOR OAK (1) – FUSIBLE (4) – LUNALA (7) – HARILA (5)
R2 – PRIX DES PINS DE CLENAY (PRIX PMU & VOUS) – 2950m (a1 13/16m) – TURF – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 15.000
1. KARAKASH – Promising debut when 3rd over 2600m at Fontainebleau last month. Can improve
for the step up in trip and looks the likely winner
2. KARAM LE ROUGE – Nice run when 2nd at Vichy over 2400m in late May on his only start.
Each way angle
3. KENOR DE MAEL – Nice effort when 2nd on the only run so far over 2850m in mid-September.
Can figure
4. KENIA – Fair run when 2nd on the only start over 2300m at Ploermel in early September. Among
the leading chances
5. KARLA VIVA – Ran well when 3rd over 2300m at Durtal in late April when last seen. Sure to be
in the mix
6. KAINSBOURG – Newcomer by Doctor Dino, the dam was a very useful performer who won over
hurdles and fences and was placed in Graded races. Watch the betting closely
7. KABOUTI – Newcomer by Pastorius, who can be expected to improve from this debut run.
Monitor the betting for any support
8. KENIA DU BOULAY – Newcomer by Seahenge, stable runners tend to improve for a race on
debut. Watch the betting
9. KRACBOUM CIERGUES – Gelded son of Robin Du Nord, should make progress from this race.
The betting market can guide
10. KOSTAUDE ALLEN – Unraced filly by Coastal Path, respected trainer. Any market support can
be informative
Summary : KARAKASH (1) ran a promising race on his debut when he was a close-up third over
2600m last month at Fontainebleau. He can score here with the extra 350m of today’s journey likely
to be up his street. KARLA VIVA (5) has had two runs so far. She ran a good race last time at Durtal
when she was third and looks the main threat. KARAM LE ROUGE (2) can improve for his debut
second-placed effort and figure. KAINSBOURG (6) could be anything and needs monitoring.
SELECTIONS
KARAKASH (1) – KARLA VIVA (5) – KARAM LE ROUGE (2) – KAINSBOURG (6)
R3 – PRIX LE FABULEUX – 1800m (a1 1/8m) – TURF – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 55.000
1. BIRR CASTLE – Acquitted himself well (3rd) behind the phenomenon ACE IMPACT in a Group
II event during the summer. One to beat
2. WOODCHUCK – Consistent for the most part and boasts sound form references. Has sufficient
means to get into the picture
3. CAMBRONNE – Was a little more than four lengths adrift of BIRR CASTLE (1) last time out in
his first start since joining Jean-Claude Rouget. Chief threat
4. DIRE LA VERITE – Debut winner on the PSF at Chelmsford. This requires a lot more of him but
deemed good enough to take his place regardless – beware
5. MANWHATAMAN – Prolific performer at a lower level with nothing to lose in this grade/company.
Will attract lovers of outsiders
6. GARBO – Progressive filly and last-start winner who, despite the jump in class to this category,
ought to remain competitive
7. WHITE SWAN – Lightly raced filly absent since finishing 6th of 8 in a Listed race back in April.
One to note on her reappearance
Summary : Classy BIRR CASTLE (1) is the standout pick and hard to oppose in this Listed opener.
He is favourably treated by the conditions and is likely to be better suited to this shorter distance.
He will, however, be tested by CAMBRONNE (3) who, despite blowing hot and cold recently,
remains more than capable of fighting for victory. Of the two fillies in the race, GARBO (6) has the
best winning chance. Debut scorer DIRE LA VERITE (4) may lack experience but could be
anything, so is dangerous to dismiss.
SELECTIONS
BIRR CASTLE (1) – CAMBRONNE (3) – GARBO (6) – DIRE LA VERITE (4)
R4 – PRIX DES PRUNIERS DE CLENAY (PRIX DE L’IMPRIMERIE DE L’OUDON) – 1900m (a1 3/16m) – TURF – A RECLAMER – Flat – EUR € 12.500
1. LOST IN MUSIC – Fair effort when 4th at Newmarket (GBR) in August over 1400m on the latest
outing. Claimed for £10,000 that day. Can make the frame on his French debut
2. MISTRAL ARDENT – Newcomer by Goken, is likely to be in need of this outing. Any market
support should be noted
3. DO IT FOR ME – Unplaced last two runs, won before that over 1600m in August in a claimer. In
the mix
4. LADYSHOW – Narrowly beaten last time when 2nd over 1800m at Morlaix in a maiden. Live
contender
5. BLANCO CHOP – 5th last time over 1500m at Tarbes 14 days ago. Decent 4th in a Class 2
before that over 1100m in June. Can have a say
6. FRENCH PICNIC – 4th in a claimer at Toulouse in September over 1600m on the last outing.
Has work to do to feature
7. FINE ANYWAY – Unplaced in all three runs so far, the latter in a claimer in September over
1600m. Can be overlooked
8. CHAPUZA – Has been unplaced on the last four runs, the latter over 1300m in a claimer in
August. Opposable
Summary : LADYSHOW (4) has the best recent form and should be good enough to get her head
in front. Her chief threat could be BLANCO CHOP (5) who will not lack fitness and is more than
capable of being competitive. LOST IN MUSIC (1) makes his debut on French soil. He was claimed
(£10,000) after finishing fourth at Newmarket (GBR) when last racing in August and can figure. DO
IT FOR ME (3) looks best of the remainder.
SELECTIONS
LADYSHOW (4) – BLANCO CHOP (5) – LOST IN MUSIC (1) – DO IT FOR ME (3)
R5 – PRIX DE LA CROIX DE L’OIGNON – 1400m (a7f) – ALL WEATHER – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 27.000
1. SAMAHRAM – Talented, lightly raced filly who maintained a good level of form/consistency on
her travels. One to beat
2. HOT SPOT – Unreliable although not incapable of getting into the picture, if judged on his best
references. Outsider
3. BRAZILIAN SURPRISE – Out of sorts recently but boasts three podium finishes in four outings
on this PSF track. Better expected
4. CENTRAL PARK WEST – Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard
to trust but is not easily ruled out
5. PTIT PEDRO – Has never finished worse than 4th on PSF and has regained freshness ahead of
this engagement. High on the shortlist
6. CICCIO BOY – Formidable finisher who needs luck in running given his racing style. Not to be
taken lightly in this small field
7. DIRTY GEURTY – Nothing noteworthy to his name for a considerable period now so is easily
ruled out. Others preferred
8. TAIRANN – Struggling to regain her form or spark the improvement needed to be competitive in
a race of this nature. Overlook
Summary : Ultra-consistent SAMAHRAM (1), back on French soil having finished 2nd in Germany
last time, is good value to reconnect with success. PTIT PEDRO (5) is also consistent and boasts
sound form references of his own, so looks the most likely danger. CICCIO BOY (6), a regular in
Quinte+ events, should enjoy reverting to this surface and is capable of getting involved too, as is
BRAZILIAN SURPRISE (3) in these calmer waters.
SELECTIONS
SAMAHRAM (1) – PTIT PEDRO (5) – CICCIO BOY (6) – BRAZILIAN SURPRISE (3)
R6 – PRIX DES ROSIERS DE CLENAY (PRIX GO INTERIM) – 1900m (a1 3/16m) – TURF – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 17.000
1. ZIBULON – Has been unplaced in all of his four starts, the latest was over 2400m at Nantes in
September. Others more likely
2. RETONVAL – Unplaced last time, 3rd before that over 2000m in a Class 3 race in late July.
Leading chance on handicap debut
3. MARIE TREZY – Won a claimer last time over 2000m at Nancy in late September. Might find this
difficult
4. ALTROLATO – Unplaced last time, 3rd before that over 1800m at Chantilly in July in a handicap.
Place chance
5. LA BLUE QUARTZ – Unplaced last time, 2nd before that over 1900m at Argentan in a Class 3
race. Each way option
6. RECOLETA – Has had four runs so far all unplaced, the latter over 2000m at Saint-Cloud in midSeptember. Opposable
7. LANCEUR D’ALERTE – Has had four unplaced runs recently, won before that over 2250m in
late May. Needs to get back on track
8. FASHIONED GIRL – Fair effort when 2nd over 1950m last time at Le Mans 9 days ago. Can not
be overlooked
9. ARRUNDEL – Has had several unplaced efforts so far, the latest was over 2300m at Dax in
August. Best watched
Summary : RETONVAL (2) can score on his handicap debut. He could be well-treated and has
shown enough to get the vote ahead of FASHIONED GIRL (8) who ran well 9 days ago when
second at Le Mans over 1950m. LA BLUE QUARTZ (5) is one to include in all of the place bet
permutations if emulating her second-placed effort two runs back at Argentan in a Class 3 race.
ALTROLATO (4) looks best of the rest.
SELECTIONS
RETONVAL (2) – FASHIONED GIRL (8) – LA BLUE QUARTZ (5) – ALTROLATO (4)
R7 – PRIX SARACA – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 60.000
1. ROCAMBOLESQUE – Progressive last-start winner whose only attempt at this racecourse
ended in victory. Not taken lightly
2. SAJIR – Looked an exciting prospect when winning on debut and acquitted himself well last time
(6th) at Group level. One to be with
3. EMPLOY – Runner-up in two of her last three starts having won her maiden in good style on this
course at the end of June. Keep safe
4. MONTEILLE – Improving last-start winner over this distance. More to do in this grade/company
but lots of scope to progress
5. BAILEYS POLKA DOT – Fleet-footed filly, who likes to race on or near the speed, with sound
form references. Not taken lightly
6. SEDUISANTE – Improved to win her last start, which was over this distance. Needs to make
further progress but has scope to do so
7. LEXINGTON BELLE – Distance-suited filly in good form, having improved in her five starts with
blinkers on (twice 2nd, three wins). Dark horse
Summary : SAJIR (2) was deemed good enough to compete at the highest level last time (6th)
and need only run to that level of form again to win here. BAILEYS POLKA DOT (5), supplemented
for this, could improve trying this distance for the first time having already shown she has sufficient
means to pose a threat. EMPLOY (3), runner-up in two of her last three starts, ought to make her
presence felt too, along with last-start winner ROCAMBOLESQUE (1).
SELECTIONS
SAJIR (2) – BAILEYS POLKA DOT (5) – EMPLOY (3) – ROCAMBOLESQUE (1)
R8 – PRIX DU BOSQUET SAINT-ROMAIN – 1900m (a1 3/16m) – ALL WEATHER – A RECLAMER – Flat – EUR € 19.000
1. LEWIS CHOP – Has been off the boil recently but is more than capable of redeeming himself in
this category. Beware
2. ATTO DI FEDE – Despite his lack of consistency, warrants the utmost respect here on the
evidence of his victory in his last start on PSF earlier this year
3. SIR ALEXANDER – Proven on this surface and has a liking for this course too. Ought to fight for
victory in his first claiming race
4. MINDSET – Seldom finishes a long way adrift of the winner so does have the means to get a
look in here. Place chance
5. VIZINDI – Unreliable but not incapable of getting into the picture judging on what he has done
best. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
6. ARCON – Ultra-consistent performer on the turf and need only prove as effective on the PSF to
play a leading role
7. BUTTE ROUGE – Nothing noteworthy to her name for a considerable period now so can be ruled
out here. Others preferred
8. RISE AND SHINE – Seldom far off the mark and could get into the picture here racing with the
headgear removed. Dark horse
9. SCATTERED DREAMS – Showed signs of improvement last time and could get a look in here if
building on that progress. Outsider
10. PEARL HARBOUR – Maintaining a reasonable level of form and consistency, so looks well
placed here on best references. Keep safe
11. DODOMA – Has nothing noteworthy to his name to warrant consideration here and can be ruled
out. Others preferred
12. TENRAI – Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but is as
hard to rule out
Summary : SIR ALEXANDER (3) is in good form and has already proved efficient on this surface,
so represents an essential base in this claiming event. PEARL HARBOR (10) has maintained her
consistency and has the form and experience to play a leading role too, which could also be said
of reliable ARCON (6). Despite his tendency to blow hot and cold, ATTO DI FEDE (2) has already
shown sufficient means to have a say at this level. LEWIS CHOP (1) and RISE AND SHINE (8)
complete the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
SIR ALEXANDER (3) – PEARL HARBOUR (10) – ARCON (6) – ATTO DI FEDE (2)
R9 – CRITERIUM DE MAISONS-LAFFITTE – 1200m (a6f) – TURF – GROUPE II – Groupe – Flat – EUR € 190.000
1. SPANISH PHOENIX – Closely matched with SEVEN QUESTIONS (3) on the form of a recent
Group II event. Don’t underestimate
2. INISHFALLEN – Consistent for the most part and has shown sufficient means to get into the
picture. Has a place chance
3. SEVEN QUESTIONS – Ultra-consistent British performer who has done nothing wrong to this
point and is already proven at this level
4. GAENARI – Still a maiden but has performed to a good level and run well in defeat. Has no more
than a place chance though
5. CLASSIC FLOWER – Consistent filly with sound form references/credentials and ought to acquit
herself competitively here
6. SHADY LADY – Improving filly, winner of the Listed Critérium de l’Ouest recently. Should be a
factor in her hat-trick bid
7. DAWN CHARGER – Last-start winner on this course adopting frontrunning tactics. Seems
capable of repeating that feat
Summary : Exciting fillies DAWN CHARGER (7) and SHADY LADY (6) both have bright futures
and are likely to fight for victory in this important Group II event. SEVEN QUESTIONS (3) and
SPANISH PHOENIX (1) clashed recently at this level back ‘home’ in England and ought tobe
competitive in their first starts on French soil. Good race!
SELECTIONS
DAWN CHARGER (7) – SHADY LADY (6) – SEVEN QUESTIONS (3) – SPANISH PHOENIX
(1)
R10 – PRIX MERCEDES-BENZ SAINT-MAXIMIN (PRIX DE L’HOTEL DES TROIS POTS) – 1600m (a1m) – ALL WEATHER – Divised Handicap – Flat – EUR € 16.000
1. GARDOL MOON – Nothing noteworthy to his name for a considerable period now so can be
ruled out. Others preferred
2. ASPHODELE MIA – Consistent mare with sound form references. Must prove herself on the
PSF but has the means to play a role
3. AFFAIRE CONCLUE – Finished a reassuring 4th last time and has legitimate ambitions facing
older rivals again. Not taken lightly
4. CAPCHOP – Got back on track by finishing 2nd here recently and with his rider’s 1,5kg allowance
should be involved again
5. POLDINA – Back the right track having rediscovered his form recently and, with Maxime Guyon
in the irons now, warrants respect
6. AMERICAN LILY – Undeniably capable but has not yet managed to distinguish herself this year.
Needs to redeem herself
7. BERYL THE PERIL – Seldom finishes far off the mark and remains capable of staking a claim
in a race of this nature. Beware
8. SINSINSIN – Has looked distinctly ordinary for some time now, so his chances are limited even
at this level. Ignore
9. BLACK PANTHER – Rarely far off the mark so could get into the picture here, though has no
more than a place chance. Outsider
10. AL RASSOUL – Delphine Santiago, with the benefit of a 1,5kg allowance, maintains her
confidence in this capable veteran. Dark horse
11. ENJOY THE SILENCE – Has not gone unnoticed on the turf recently and his last outing on the
PSF ended in victory. Beware
12. MEHANYDREAM – Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust
but is as hard to rule out
13. WAYNE – Finished 3rd on this course recently and is much better placed in the stalls this time
around. Winning chance
14. MY RIVER – Rarely far off the mark so could get into the picture here, though has no more than
a place chance. Outsider
15. HEBE – Has nothing noteworthy to his name to warrant consideration here and can be ruled
out. Others preferred
16. KOREM – Has looked distinctly ordinary for some time now, so his chances are limited even at
this level. Ignore
Summary : In a recent handicap on this course, WAYNE (13) and CAPCHOP (4) battled for the
places and are, this time, likely to fight for victory. POLDINA (5) has returned to form and is in good
physical condition, so could join them in that fight. ENJOY THE SILENCE (11) and ASPHODELE
MIA (2) are capable and ought to be competitive in this grade/company. AL RASSOUL (10) and
AMERICAN LILY (6) are best of the rest.
SELECTIONS
WAYNE (13) – CAPCHOP (4) – POLDINA (5) – ENJOY THE SILENCE (11)
R11 – PRIX DE LA MONTIGNETTE – 1200m (a6f) – TURF – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 27.000
1. MARY GOLD – Consistent filly with sound form references, though her big weight here is
somewhat of a concern. Capable
2. BATESCA – Lightly raced sort open to improvement and her rider’s significant allowance should
stand her in good stead
3. THE CAT’S – Consistent for the most part and seldom finishes far off the mark. Benefits from the
1,5kg allowance of his rider Marie Vélon
4. BLUE RIBBON – Finished a reassuring 2nd last time and her weight situation is more favorable.
Beat three of these opponents recently
5. SANARYEN – Finished 4th last time and makes an ambitious trip for this engagement. Will need
to confirm recent improvement
6. SENZA TE – Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but not
easy to rule out
7. BOTTOMS UP – Consistent for the most part and lines up here in good form and physical
condition. Could open her account
8. BAWE ISLAND – Finished a reassuring 2nd last time and ought to be competitive if confirming
that improvement under just 49,5kg
9. REIGNSKOTA FAL – Moves up in class here but has shown sufficient means to warrant respect.
Could get into the picture
10. AMOUREUSE – Has looked distinctly ordinary for some time now, so his chances are limited
even at this level. Ignore
Summary : BLUE RIBBON (4) renews rivalry with MARY GOLD (1) on 2kg better weight terms so
is taken to get her revenge here. Between the two, though, BOTTOMS UP (7) is interposed after
catching the eye recently in races over shorter distances. BATESCA (2), REIGNSKOTA FAL (9)
and SANARYEN (5) have some room for improvement so could also get involved.
SELECTIONS
BLUE RIBBON (4) – BOTTOMS UP (7) – MARY GOLD (1) – BATESCA (2)
