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France Form Sheet – 14th October
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R1 – PRIX ROGER CROSSUARD – 1950m (a1 3/16m) – TURF – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 14.000
1. COMTESSE VERA – Showed some improvement when winning over a similar distance last
time out. Carries a 2kg penalty for that win but can follow up
2. JACQUES COEUR – Disappointing form of late and his last win was on the PSF. Capable of
earning some more money
3. BON ESPRIT – Unreliable but is versatile distance-wise. Disappointing last run but is capable
of bouncing back to score
4. RASCALLION – Yet to win a race but may have just needed his only run of this year when
sixth. Fitter now and should so a lot better
5. HEY MAN – Picked up two wins early this year. Modest form of late but is capable of doing
better and is not out of it
6. SPINNING MIST – Disappointing form of late and her last win was in January on the PSF.
Probably best watched for now
7. GORMLAITH – Holding form well. Not disgraced when third last time out carrying a penalty for
he penultimate start win. Be right there at the finish
8. CHIEF’S APP – Holding form well. Penultimate start win was over further. Quite capable of
earning some more money
9. ALP – Yet to win a race after 19 attempts. Disappointing last run but is capable of playing a
minor role
10. AEROSTACH – Much improved of late. Probably prefers it a bit further and she has struggled
in handicaps. Not out of it though
11. GEESALA BRAVE – Last win was back in 20220. Capable of doing better but has been
struggling of late and is probably best watched for now
Summary : COMTESSE VERA (1) was a good winner last time out over a similar distance. The
2kg penalty may not anchor another win. RASCALLION (4) needed the comeback run and should
strip fitter and be a danger to these rivals, GORMLAITH (7) is in good form of late and should get
involved with the finish yet again. HEY MAN (5) was better earlier this year and is capable of
bouncing back to score.
SELECTIONS
COMTESSE VERA (1) – RASCALLION (4) – GORMLAITH (7) – HEY MAN (5)
R2 – PRIX DES SYCOMORES – IJOCKEY GPA HANDICAP CHALLENGE – 2600m (a1 5/8m) – TURF – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 18.000
1. ILLUSTRE BERE – Consistent for the most part and is enjoying a spell of form, so should have
a role to play here. Has claims
2. BOB LA BIDOUILLE – Unreliable although not incapable and has seen his handicap value
drop considerably. Not taken lightly
3. LADY LOU – Finished 3rd Tracy Menuet recently over 2200m and, with the extension of the
distance likely to suit, ought to fight for victory
4. TARCENAY – Consistent for the most part and has never finished further than 5th with
Margaux Collomb aboard. Keep safe
5. COSQUER VRAS – Arrives in good form and physical condition, and gets along well with Lara
Le Geay too. Should be a factor
6. ISABELA – Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but is
as hard to rule out
7. SADARAK – Struggling to regain his form or spark the improvement needed to be competitive
here, so unlikely to trouble the judge
8. MYKAN – Has finished in the leading trio in three of his last four starts, so will logically win
many votes. Dark horse
9. DIAMOND FOR REEL – Seldom finishes far off the mark and could get into the picture here
but has no more than a place chance
10. ROSE DIAMANT – Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to
trust but is as hard to rule out
11. PROELIA – Finished a reassuring 2nd last time and could have a role to play if confirming that
improvement here
Summary : Entrusted, as last, to the skillful and experienced Tracy Menuet, LADY LOU (3) can
hope to open her prize list. Second during his last two performances, COSQUER VRAS (5)
should give him the answer like ILLUSTRE BERE (1), who remains on two good outings. BOB LA
BIDOUILLE (2) should reassure but is now competitive at this handicap value. TARCENAY (4)
gets along very well with Margaux Collomb.
SELECTIONS
LADY LOU (3) – COSQUER VRAS (5) – ILLUSTRE BERE (1) – BOB LA BIDOUILLE (2)
R3 – PRIX GINETTA II – 3400m (a2 1/8m) – TURF – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 18.000
1. KING KARA – Disappointing last run when well beaten in a handicap. Capable of much better
and could be the surprise package of the race
2. MONTE CINTO – Usually gives of his best and was not disgraced when fourth last time out.
Can do even better this time
3. MILORD DE BAREL – Disappointing last two runs but he has won three times this year and
should like this longer distance. Has a winning chance
4. ANGELO DREAM – On a long losing streak but was not disgraced when fourth last time out.
Can contest the finish again
5. AMERICAN SAINT – Disappointing last run when eighth. Did better before that and has run
well over this course and distance. Go close
6. MARGUIT – Modest last two runs. Has won two handicaps this year and could like this longer
distance. Can upset
7. FAN ZONE – Unreliable and did win a handicap in September. More needed to win this race
but is capable of finishing in the money
8. UM ELNADIM – More than a year since last win. Only modest form of late but is capable of
sneaking a minor place
9. LEE DRAGON – Showed improvement when third in a handicap last time out but has not won
since 2021. Not out of it
10. ROUGE A SANG – On a long losing run and has been unreliable of late. Always capable of
popping up in a place
11. ALERIA – On a long losing streak and is battling of late. Probably prefers a shorter distance
than this. Others are preferred
12. MADAME MARIE – Has yet to win after 14 attempts. Modest recent form and needs major
improvement trying this longer distance
Summary : AMERICAN SAINT (5) was runner-up the last time he saw this course and distance.
His last run is best ignored and he can bounce back to win. LEE DRAGON (9) is threatening to
win a race but is on a long losing run. MILORD DE BAREL (3) should like this longer distance
and has already won three times this year. MONTE CINTO (2) tries hard and is not out of it.
SELECTIONS
AMERICAN SAINT (5) – LEE DRAGON (9) – MILORD DE BAREL (3) – MONTE CINTO (2)
R4 – PRIX DE LA FAISANDERIE – 3000m (a1 7/8m) – TURF – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 28.000
1. SHERADANN – Progressive, well-bred colt whose dam was a two-time Group winner. Has won
his last two starts, including over this distance last time, so has obvious winning claims
2. PLUMBAGO – Confirmed the promise of his debut 2nd by winning last time, both outings over
3000m. Will be a factor
3. UNCATCHABLE – Improving last-start winner but will need to raise his game a notch to be
competitive here. Place chance
4. GUET APENS – Consistent colt with sound form references, including a close-up 4th last time.
Should have a role to play
5. FLORA QUEEN – Consistent filly with sound references, including a win over 3000m at
Dieppe. Finished 6th behind GUET APENS (4) last time
Summary : SHERADANN (1) is, on pedigree, bred to be successful over long distances. He has
won his last two starts over 2200m and, more recently over this 3000m trip, so is a confident
selection here to complete the hat-trick. He will, however, have to thwart the likely challenge of
consistent GUET APENS (4), who also has a lot of staying power, and improving last-start winner
PLUMBAGO (2) who has run well in both starts over this distance. FLORA QUEEN (5) is the only
filly in the race and will be associated with Augustin Madamet for the first time.
SELECTIONS
SHERADANN (1) – GUET APENS (4) – PLUMBAGO (2) – FLORA QUEEN (5)
R5 – PRIX DES BICHES – 2200m (a1 3/8m) – TURF – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 22.000
1. PRINCE OF DAWN – Runner-up in two of his four starts, including over this course and
distance last time. Will fight for victory
2. EYE IN THE SKY – Improved with the benefit of experience to finish 3rd last time after a debut
6th. Will have more to offer
3. SAPRISTI – Did not go unnoticed when finishing 7th on debut and is entitled to improve with
the benefit of that experience
4. BAUHINIA RHAPSODY – Placed twice on PSF at Kempton and Chelmsford last year but has
looked rather ordinary this year in handicap races. Outsider
5. SEEDS OF CHANGE – Consistent well-bred colt who is still maturing but boasts sound form
references. The extension of the distance should also serve his interests
6. AMOUR CERTAIN – Montmartre gelding on debut for trainer and owner Gérard Guillermo, who
has engaged Nicolas Baudet to ride
7. STARKEY – Waldpark colt supplemented for this engagement and trained in Germany by the
skilled Hans Blüme. Not taken lightly
Summary : Consistent SEEDS OF CHANGE (5) has maintained a good level of form/consistency
and should be winning sooner rather than later, so is good value to open his account in a race of
this nature. However, the same could be said of PRINCE OF DAWN (1), who has also shown
serious means. Improving EYE IN THE SKY (2), with Christophe Soumillon engaged to ride,
ought to make his presence felt too. STARKEY (7) appeals most of the two newcomers.
SELECTIONS
SEEDS OF CHANGE (5) – PRINCE OF DAWN (1) – EYE IN THE SKY (2) – STARKEY (7)
R6 – PRIX DES ACACIAS – 2200m (a1 3/8m) – TURF – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 22.000
1. LA BOMBASSE – Well-bred filly, out of Bateel who was a two-time Group winner over 2400m,
likely to improve after a promising 3rd on debut at Angers. Follow
2. INCLINATION – Consistent filly with sound form references/credentials. Has the experience to
make her presence felt
3. TIMETOSHINE – Absent since finishing an improved 4th at Lyon Parilly in June. Has regained
freshness and should have more to offer
4. LA TORNADE – Finished an encouraging 4th on debut and ought to improve with the benefit of
that experience. Place chance
5. PINTER SANDS – Made a discreet debut (8th) and, although likely to improve, is best watched
for now. Others make more appeal
6. UNIQA – Twice 5th in as many starts and has scope to improve, so could get into the picture.
Has a place chance
7. PUERTA DEL SOL – Improving with each outing and finished 4th in an interesting field at
Dieppe in August. Can get into the picture
8. RAMIRA – Purchased for €55,000 as a yearling in 2021 and, although starting out late, the
booking of jockey Christophe Soumillon bodes well for her chances
Summary : Well-bred LA BOMBASSE (1) caught the eye by finishing a promising 3rd on debut
and she needn’t improve a great deal to her account here. After finishing 4th in three of her four
starts including last time out, TIMETOSHINE (3) ought to fight for victory having regained
freshness. Newcomer RAMIRA (8) warrants respect, though, and could join that fight with
Christophe Soumillon engaged to ride. Improving PUERTA DEL SOL (7) should make her
presence felt too.
SELECTIONS
LA BOMBASSE (1) – TIMETOSHINE (3) – RAMIRA (8) – PUERTA DEL SOL (7)
R7 – PRIX DE LA PORTE NADON – 1200m (a6f) – TURF – A RECLAMER – Flat – EUR € 19.000
1. SERSES – Made a discreet debut (8th) and, although likely to improve, is best watched for
now. Others make more appeal
2. SENZA TE – Unlucky not to have finished closer than 6th last Saturday in an interesting field
and ought to fare better here
3. BAWE ISLAND – Inconsistent but is confirmed in claiming races and should have a role to play
here. Not taken lightly
4. REVANCHE – Unplaced in each of her three outings but has scope to improve and should also
do better in this claiming division
5. GOGOGADGET – Seldom finishes far off the mark and could get into the picture here but has
no more than a place chance
6. YOLLILAL – By far the highest-rated runner in the race and ought to open her account on her
first start at this level
7. EMBRACE ADVERSITY – Out of sorts but has already proven her competitiveness in claiming
races. Should have a role to play
8. CHAPUZA – Unreliable but not incapable of getting into the picture judged on her best
references. Hard to trust but not ruled out
9. REDZAFINE – Seldom finishes far off the mark and could get into the picture here but has no
more than a place chance
Summary : Having finished 2nd in three of her six starts, YOLLILAL (6) has an ideal opportunity
to open her account here pitched into a claiming race for the first time. However, one can’t
underestimate the chances of SENZA TE (2), who would’ve contested the finish had she not
endured bad luck at Chantilly recently. EMBRACE ADVERSITY (7), dropping back in distance,
and BAWE ISLAND (3), on her return to this category, complete the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
YOLLILAL (6) – SENZA TE (2) – EMBRACE ADVERSITY (7) – BAWE ISLAND (3)
R8 – PRIX DES MYOSOTIS – 3000m (a1 7/8m) – TURF – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 27.000
1. MORMONA – Absent since his last start at the end of May, when finishing 2nd, but has already
proven he’s more than capable racing fresh
2. MIRABAD – Progressive last-start winner who has been aimed at this race instead of a recent
Quinté+. Must be respected
3. ALWAYS WELCOME – Didn’t go unnoticed last time and finished 2nd in his only outing at this
track. Should have a role to play
4. BLUES ROCK – Inconsistent although not incapable of getting into the picture, especially at
this level. Has more of a place chance than a winning one
5. COPPER – Consistent for the most part and has sound form references, so cannot be easily
discounted. Has more of a place chance though
6. CARLO BIRAGHI – Unreliable but not incapable of getting into the picture judged on her best
references. Has upset potential
7. OFFICER OF STATE – Has failed in his only previous outing over 3000m but his entourage
retains faith in him over this distance. Keep safe
8. PENDULUM VALLEY – Inconsistent but is not incapable of getting into the picture, especially
with the return to this trip likely to suit
9. FLYINGBEAUTY – Has already won at Fontainebleau and is better than her last start
suggests, having endured bad luck at Clairefontaine in Juiy. Can make amends
10. FULL OF GRACE – Has looked distinctly ordinary for some time now, so her chances are
limited even at this level. Ignore
Summary : FLYINGBEAUTY (9) may be out of sorts but was unlucky when last seen at
Clairefontaine in July, and she discovers an ideal commitment here to redeem herself. She is the
highest-rated runner in the race but is only marginally ahead of consistent ALWAYS WELCOME
(3) who, under these conditions, is likely to pose a threat. Progressive last-start winner MIRABAD
(2) is unexposed over this distance but should enjoy it, so can join that fight for victory. OFFICER
OF STATE (7), supplemented here having reassured at Saint-Cloud recently, and top-weight
MORMONA (1), who has won three times under Alexandre Roussel, have claims too.
SELECTIONS
FLYINGBEAUTY (9) – ALWAYS WELCOME (3) – MIRABAD (2) – OFFICER OF STATE (7)
R9 – PRIX TECHSTAR FONTAINEBLEAU BY AUTOSPHERE (PX DE LA LANDE DE BRUYERE) – 1800m (a1 1/8m) – TURF – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 25.000
1. BURWASH – Battling to regain her form or spark the improvement needed to be competitive
here, so unlikely to trouble the judge
2. CHENNAMMA – Runner-up in three of her last five starts (3rd twice), so deserves to get her
head in front. Capable of doing so against her own sex
3. SAANEN – Struggling to find any form or consistency and is unlikely to trouble the judge here.
Can be ruled out
4. GRANDE JULIA – Struggling to find any form or spark the improvement needed to be
competitive here, so unlikely to trouble the judge
5. DARK ZEL – Unreliable but not incapable of getting into the picture judged on her best
references. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
6. ART MYTHIQUE – Improved to finish 6th at Compiègne last time and should continue her
momentum with Maxime Guyon now engaged
7. RAJMAMAILLE – Seldom finishes far off the mark and could get into the picture here but has
no more than a place chance
8. APODICTIQUE – Has regained momentum and finished improved 3rd last time. Not incapable
of getting into the picture
9. VISILANDA – Finished a reassuring 3rd recently at Le Mans and should have a role to play
here if confirming that improvement
10. GEOLOGIE – Consistent filly who has already proven her competitiveness at this handicap
value. Can get into the picture
11. FOXEY LADY – Returned to form with an improved 4th at Saint-Cloud last time and ought to
be competitive here with a repeat of that performance
Summary : CHENNAMMA (2) has been costly to follow but wouldn’t be winning out of turn,
having finished 2nd three times and 3rd twice in her last five starts. Against her own sex this time
around, she is taken to get the better of VISILANDA (9), judged on her last performance at Le
Mans, and FOXEY LADY (11) who also showed her competitiveness off this mark last time (4th).
ART MYTHIQUE (6) and consistent GEOLOGIE (10) appeal most of the remainder.
SELECTIONS
CHENNAMMA (2) – VISILANDA (9) – FOXEY LADY (11) – ART MYTHIQUE (6)
