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France Form Sheet – 9th October
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R1 – PRIX MARCEL MASCHIO – 1700m (a1 1/16m) – TURF – A RECLAMER – Flat – EUR € 15.000
1. PRINCESSE SAPHIR – Won nicely at Lyon Parilly over 1600m last month in a claimer. Has
leading claims
2. OLYMPE MANCINI – 5th in a Class 2 race last time at this track over 1700m 8 days ago. Can
play a lead role
3. HOUBI – Fair 3rd last time over 2000m in late September behind MIDDLE KICK (5). With a 2kg
more favoured weight swing, he can be competitive
4. OVER CHOPE – 2nd last time over 1100m in a claimer in mid-September. Has work to do to be
involved
5. MIDDLE KICK – Won the last two races both claimers over 2000m. The latest success was 10
days ago on the artificial surface. Ought to be thereabouts
6. BELLE DE SABA – 4th over 1200m at Nimes 8 days ago in a claimer. Will be fit and warrants
respect
Summary : OLYMPE MANCINI (2) drops in grade today and can get back in the winning groove.
PRINCESSE SAPHIR (1) has good form in these type of events and looks like the biggest threat
to the selection. MIDDLE KICK (5) is in terrific shape and is seeking a hat-trick of wins. This is a
stronger race than her last two but she is improving. HOUBI (3) will try to make life difficult for her
rivals and warrants respect.
SELECTIONS
OLYMPE MANCINI (2) – PRINCESSE SAPHIR (1) – MIDDLE KICK (5) – HOUBI (3)
R2 – PRIX INDIA SONG – 2000m (a1 1/4m) – TURF – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 23.000
1. SOKNA – 7th on debut over 1800m behind WIKENDA (3) who was 2nd. Can make progress and
have a say
2. FACINATRICE – Unplaced over 1800m on her only run last month. Can be expected to improve
for that but others rate higher
3. WIKENDA – Good run on debut when 2nd at Salon-De Provence over 1800m in mid-September.
Can go one better
4. HAYSSOUVIE – Newcomer by Johnny Barnes, from a good stable. Should be involved at the
business end on debut
5. MQSE DE POMPADOUR – Unraced filly by Almanzor, will likely improve for this debut run. Any
market interest should be noted
6. JUST THE GOOD WAY – Newcomer by Galiway, juveniles from this yard warrant respect on
debut. Monitor the betting for clues
Summary : WIKENDA (3) made a very pleasing debut run when second at Salon-De Provence
last month. She will improve a good amount for that run and looks like the likely winner. SOKNA
(1) did show enough promise in the same race that WIKENDA (3) was second in. She could be the
biggest danger. HAYSSOUVIE (4) has a nice profile and she should be in the mix on her debut.
JUST THE GOOD WAY (6) could be the best of the remainder.
SELECTIONS
WIKENDA (3) – SOKNA (1) – HAYSSOUVIE (4) – JUST THE GOOD WAY (6)
R3 – PRIX TWIG – 2000m (a1 1/4m) – TURF – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 23.000
1. LOVERS DAY – 3rd at this venue over 1700m 7 days ago and will not lack fitness. Can give a
good account of himself
2. GILDED DRAGON – Decent 4th at Compiegne last time over 1600m in late August. Should be
good enough to score
3. LUCKY BERE – Newcomer by Seahenge, from a good trainer who is well respected. The betting
market can be informative
4. PARADISE STORM – 5th over 1800m at Salon-De-Provence in mid-September on the only run
so far. Can make the frame
5. ROI DE BAVIERE – Nice 3rd over 1800m at this track last time in early September. Ought to be
thereabouts
6. DECIDEMENT – 5th at this track over 1800m on the only run to date. Needs to make progress
to feature
7. TREIZE – Unraced son of City Light, his shrewd trainer tends to give his juveniles a kind
introduction to racing. Monitor the betting closely
8. SHALAA DANCER – Newcomer by Shalaa, nice profile and should be watched closely in the
betting market for clues
Summary : GILDED DRAGON (2) gets the vote in this after a decent effort when fourth over 1600m
at Compiegne last time. His main threat looks to be LOVERS DAY (1) who has shown a liking for
this track and will do his best to make life difficult for the likely favourite. ROI DE BAVIERE (5) has
also run well at this venue and should play a prominent role. PARADISE STORM (4) makes up the
shortlist.
SELECTIONS
GILDED DRAGON (2) – LOVERS DAY (1) – ROI DE BAVIERE (5) – PARADISE STORM (4)
R4 – PRIX GRIS DE GRIS – 2000m (a1 1/4m) – TURF – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 22.000
1. BELAFONTE – Ran well when 3rd in a Class 2 race over 2000m when last seen in early
September. In the mix
2. CUSANO – 4th over 2000m last time in mid-September in a maiden. Has work to do against
some strong rivals
3. FIREBRAND – 4th on the only run at this track in early September over 1700m. Needs to improve
a good deal to have a say
4. GRIMAUD – Won over 2000m at La Teste when last seen in mid-September. Looks progressive
and be hard to beat
5. SANTHIA – A very honest performer who was a good 2nd in a Class 2 race last time in midSeptember. Live chance
6. GIRAFFE – Unplaced last time over 1800m at Chantilly in late September. Can not be overlooked
Summary : GRIMAUD (4) got a deserved success last time at La Teste in September and still has
plenty more to come. SANTHIA (5) is a live danger, she is very honest and has not run a bad race
all season. BELAFONTE (1) warrants respect and can also have a say at the business end of the
race. GIRAFFE (6) is a capable performer and ought to be thereabouts at the finish.
SELECTIONS
GRIMAUD (4) – SANTHIA (5) – BELAFONTE (1) – GIRAFFE (6)
R5 – PRIX ALFRED RABAUD – 2000m (a1 1/4m) – TURF – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 22.000
1. ALCARAZ – Is in good form, and scored over 1950m last time in late August in a Class 2 race.
Sets the standard
2. SAINT HELLIER – Unplaced last time, but won before that over 1900m at Deauville in late July.
Previous course winner. Player
3. ALZIR – 3rd last time over 2400m in Prague (CZE) in late September over 2400m. Needs a few
of these to falter
4. INDIAN PACIFIC – Won last time over 1700m at this venue in a claimer. Can not be ruled out of
playing a lead role
5. LAOS – Fair 4th at this track last time over 2600m in September in a claimer. Has work to do
6. BOSIOH – Unplaced last time, won a Class 2 handicap three runs back at Saint-Cloud in June.
Merits consideration
7. LIGHTED GLORY – Two unplaced runs of late, 3rd before that over 2000m in a Class 1 race in
June. Outside place chance
Summary : ALCARAZ (1) has been in excellent form of late and will be hard to beat in this
competitive race. INDIAN PACIFIC (4) had a nice confidence-boosting win when last seen at this
racecourse in mid-September and ought to once again be on the premises. SAINT HELLIER (2)
won on the PSF two runs ago at Deauville over 1900m and is a course and distance winner in June
at this venue. INDIAN PACIFIC (4) is another that should be involved.
SELECTIONS
ALCARAZ (1) – INDIAN PACIFIC (4) – SAINT HELLIER (2) – BOSIOH (6)
R6 – PRIX DE CAROMB – 1700m (a1 1/16m) – TURF – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 20.000
1. MORE – Unplaced last time, 2nd before that over 1400m at Compiegne in mid-June. Place claims
2. PURPLE RAIN – 2nd on the last two runs, the latter over 1600m at Vichy in late September. Can
not be ruled out
3. FLEXIBILITY – 2nd two runs ago over 1600m in early September in a handicap at Lyon Parilly.
Others make more appeal
4. DAYAK – 4th last time over 1400m in mid-September at Le Lion D’Angers. Others look better
equipped
5. DIANE’STAR – Nice 2nd over 2000m at Lyon Parilly when last seen in late September over
2000m. Ought to be involved
6. BLUFF – Unplaced on the last two runs, won before that over 1400m in early July in a Class 3
race. In the mix
7. KADIYAC – Won over track and trip last time in early September. Has solid course form and has
a live chance
8. CHALDERO – Won two runs ago over 1600m at Prague (CZE) in late September. Looks
vulnerable
Summary : KADIYAC (7) finally got her head in front last time over today’s course and distance.
She has solid course form on all six of her runs on this track and gets the verdict over DIANE’STAR
(5) who did well when second on her latest outing in late September over 2000m at Lyon Parilly.
PURPLE RAIN (2) is one for the each-way backers to look at after two recent second-placed efforts.
BLUFF (6) can fare best of the rest.
SELECTIONS
KADIYAC (7) – DIANE’STAR (5) – PURPLE RAIN (2) – BLUFF (6)
