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France Form Sheet – 21st October
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R1 – PRIX DES MELEZES – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 34.000
1. MA MOME – Rewarded for consistency with a last-start success, having finished 2nd to
BOLIDE PORTO (2) prior to that. Will be factor
2. BOLIDE PORTO – Improved nicely to win well at Nantes last time, when getting the better of
re-opposing last-start scorer MA MOME (1). One to beat
3. SNOW GHOST – Unexposed colt who has shown undeniable means as well as inexperience.
Should improve with racing so could have a say here
4. ROSE ACADEMY – Inconsistent but boasts sound form references. Was not disgraced in
finishing 5th on the PSF last time but ought to pose more of a threat back on the turf
5. BAHIA BLANCA – Consistent to this point and is the highest-rated runner in the race with
sound form references. Cannot be taken lightly with Soumillon engaged to ride
6. NICE PAULI – Carmen Bocskai-trained Dariyan debuting here with Mickaël Forest engaged to
ride. Worth keeping an eye on
7. PEMBA BAY – Showed promise when finishing 3rd on debut and would’ve gained plenty from
that experience, so should improve with Maxime Guyon aboard
Summary : BOLIDE PORTO (2) built on the promise of his debut (6th) to win easily at Nantes
last time, beating re-opposing MA MOME (1), who franked that form by winning next/last time out.
The former ought to make further improvement and is better off at the weights, so should confirm
his superiority. PEMBA BAY (7) is another who should have more to offer after an encouraging
3rd on debut and can also have a say in the finish. ROSE ACADEMY (4), back on the grass,
could get into the picture too.
SELECTIONS
BOLIDE PORTO (2) – MA MOME (1) – PEMBA BAY (7) – ROSE ACADEMY (4)
R2 – PRIX DE LA MONNAIE DE PARIS – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 38.000
1. SAMAHRAM – Disappointed when finishing unplaced on PSF last time but remains undeniably
capable of better back on turf. On ratings alone, she cannot be taken lightly
2. WE RIDE THE WORLD – Has often performed well on this course and would also
welcome/appreciate any rain, as he is effective on soft tracks. Winning chance
3. DEEP HOPE – Unreliable but not incapable of getting into the picture judged on her best
references. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
4. VENTS CONTRAIRES – Has made just a solitary start this year, on PSF in April, but is rated to
be competitive if ready to go on his return. Dangerous to ignore
5. LANAKEN – Consistent sort who very rarely runs a disappointing race on this ParisLongchamp
layout. Makes obvious appeal
6. WHITE PLATIN – Is the lowest-rated runner in the race but is certainly not without a chance,
judged on his references at this venue
Summary : A competitive race for a field so small. WE RIDE THE WORLD (2) and LANAKEN (5)
have already proven their effectiveness for this layout and both are likely to play leading, so could
well find themselves fighting for victory. SAMAHRAM (1), who runs for a stable in very good form,
and WHITE PLATIN (6), who also has sound references at this venue, complete the shortlist but
are more place prospects than potential winners.
SELECTIONS
WE RIDE THE WORLD (2) – LANAKEN (5) – SAMAHRAM (1) – WHITE PLATIN (6)
R3 – PRIX DE DANGU – 3100m (a1 15/16m) – TURF – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 32.000
1. MIRZANN – Has been almost impeccable to this point, despite winning just once. Runner-up
three times already but is versatile and seems capable of reconnecting with success pitched into
a handicap
2. MARELIE – Another to have finished 2nd in three of her last four starts, though has already
proven herself at this level. Will play a leading role
3. ASTAIRE – Won consecutive starts to begin his career before finishing 5th in each of his last
two outings. Remains one with untapped ability and any rain will serve his interests
4. LE GAST – Has maintained a respectable level of form and consistency. Finished a reassuring
2nd last time but needs to confirm that improvement to feature in this grade/company
5. KHAMEPHIS GAME – Rewarded for his consistency with a victory two starts back but
appeared less effective off this mark last time (7th). Has only a place chance
6. GERMINAL – Consistent performer to this point and boasts sound form references too. Ought
to make his presence felt
7. LALOU – Has already proven herself to be competitive and consistent at this level, so will be a
factor in the finish. Keep safe
8. ZALETTO – Consistent sort who has only once finished unplaced in six starts and wasn’t
disgraced in recent handicaps either. Could get into the picture
Summary : MIRZANN (1) has been faultless in his four starts, winning once and finishing 2nd on
the other three occasions, and deserves to double his tally. He is taken to make a winning
handicap debut at the expense of MARELIE (2) who, after runner-up finishes in three of her last
four starts too, has already proven herself competitive at this level. Consistent LALOU (7) and
ASTAIRE (3), who would appreciate rain-softened ground, have both the form and experience to
also have a say in the finish. Good race!
SELECTIONS
MIRZANN (1) – MARELIE (2) – LALOU (7) – ASTAIRE (3)
R4 – PRIX DES ARENES DE LUTECE – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Flat – EUR € 53.000
1. GALORD – Produced a very good effort in a similar event on this course last time (2nd).
Renews rivalry with both LEV (4) and OPALUS ROAD (2) but should play a leading role
2. OPALUS ROAD – Won at the Lion d’Angers after a lengthy layoff before making a good debut
in this category. Ought to have improved so could well fight for victory
3. ETATIQUE – Winner of a Quinté+ in March at Saint-Cloud off a mark 3kg less than his current
rating. Was not disgraced on his comeback after many months out and should have more to offer
here, beware
4. LEV – Finished 4th in the prized Grand Handicap de Deauville and confirmed that form by
narrowly failing to win in this category behind GALORD (1). Competitive at this handicap and will
be a factor once more
5. MEMORY DREAM – Has displayed commendable consistency in competition and, particularly,
in this handicap category. Will acquit himself competitively once more
6. FRENCH CONTE – Has already proven his competitiveness at this handicap value on several
occasions but is more effective over shorter distances, particularly over 1400m. Outsider
7. PARTENIT – Finished 3rd in the Group III Prix Daphnis in 2021 but has never been able to
perform at that level since. Makes his first handicap start from a wide No 16 stall with Australian
blinders fitted for the first time
8. MAX VERST – Ran off a mark of 32.5 at the start of the summer and, after two wins at Vichy
and on this track, has shot up the ratings even further. Unlikely threat
9. PEACE WARRIOR – Won at Chantilly before finishing 3rd for new connections last time.
Boasts some sound form references so could do well starting out at this level
10. TRUE TEDESCO – Performed at a very good level in Germany but has never managed to
shine on French soil. Has a reduced rating but is best watched for now
11. ROSANNE DU GOUET – Currently enjoying a spell of good form and has a 2,5kg penalty to
shoulder and a No 15 gate to negotiate. Others preferred
12. TOIJK – A regular at this level, taking part in his 16th Quinté+ race, having proven himself to
be competitive at this handicap value recently. More effective over 1400m, though, so is best
watched for now
13. MOUTARDE – Absent since May after a serious failure in a Quinté+ event. Runs here for the
first time since joining trainer Xavier Blachet
14. AL KHAMSIN – An impressive Quinte+ winner at Deauville this summer but has been unable
to perform at that level in his subsequent outings. Could reaffirm back over this suitable distance
15. AMERICAN HOPE – Didn’t have the smoothest passage when finishing 4th in a lesser
handicap last time but is capable of a lot better. Dark horse 16. SIMONS KING – Made a discreet comeback over 1200m but would have tightened up since
and will appreciate the step up to this distance. Has performed well at this level so has legitimate
claims
Summary : GALORD (1) narrowly missed out on success in the Prix de la Place de la Concorde,
contested over the “Arc” weekend, though did prove on that occasion that he is more than
capable of winning a race of this nature off his current mark. Having finished 6th and 3rd
respectively in the same event, OPALUS ROAD (2) and LEV (4), who had previosuly 4th in the
Grand Handicap de Deauville, are other potential winners of this event. MEMORY DREAM (5) is
confirmed over this course and distance and ought to play a role in the finish too. SIMONS KING
(16), who is most effective over this distance, is dangerous at this handicap value (36) under
bottom-weight 55kg, so is also best kept safe. He could well get onto the podium, along with
PEACE WARRIOR (9), who lines up here in his first handicap with legitimate claims, and AL
KHAMSIN (14), back over the distance of his last success.
SELECTIONS
GALORD (1) – OPALUS ROAD (2) – LEV (4) – MEMORY DREAM (5)
R5 – PRIX DU CHATEAU DE PIERREFONDS – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – A RECLAMER – Flat – EUR € 26.000
1. OKAPINA’S LIGHT – Unreliable at times, though did confirm the improvement of his previous
start (3rd) by winning last time. Dark horse
2. NOLITO – Capable and, although inconsistent of late, ought to be competitive in his first start at
this level. Keep safe
3. MICHELANGELO – Consistent colt, in good form and effective over this distance. Has a
winning chance in this lineup
4. LINGOTTO – Last-start winner at Amiens, albeit in a slightly lesser race/field, in good style.
Should remain competitive
5. QUARTZ ROSE – Unreliable although seldom far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but
is dangerous to rule out
6. VOULEZ VOUS – Was out of sorts last year before ta subsequent layoff and is best watched
for now on his reappearance
7. MARKSWOMAN – Confirmed the improvement of his previous outing (2nd) by winning last
time and ought to continue that momentum. Beware
8. NOUR AYA – Struggling to regain any form or spark the improvement needed to be
competitive here, so unlikely to trouble the judge
9. MORE – Unreliable but not incapable of getting into the picture judged on her best references.
Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
10. BELL SONG – Inconsistent but did finish a reassuring 2nd last time and, with just 52,5kg on
her back, ought to have a say here if confirming that recent improvement
Summary : In what is a tricky contest, it could pay to side with consistent MICHELANGELO (3)
given that he offers the most guarantees of these runners. NOLITO (2), in his first start at this
level, and LINGOTTO (4), after an easy last-start success at Amiens, are likely to fight for victory,
though. MARKSWOMAN (7), whose form in this grade cannot be doubted, should also have a
role to play.
SELECTIONS
MICHELANGELO (3) – NOLITO (2) – LINGOTTO (4) – MARKSWOMAN (7)
R6 – PRIX DE SAINT-CYR – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 55.000
1. SIVKA BURKA – Consistent and in good shape. Judged on the ratings and her current form,
she ought to fight for victory
2. QUICKSTEP – Bounced back to form with a last-start victory in a similar event and should
remain competitive here
3. KIMI ORENDA – Appreciates this Longchamp layout and hails from a stable in very good form.
Will be a factor in the finish
4. ASHIYA – Seldom finishes far off the mark and could get into the picture here but has no more
than a place chance
5. TANAIYLA – Won her first start this year and only narrowly failed to follow up at Chantilly last
time. Not taken lightly
6. LIWA OASIS – Inconsistent but is seldom far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but is
as hard to rule out
7. FANCY ME – Not to be condemned hastily despite her recent failure at Deauville. Has already
revealed sufficient means
8. NAOMI LAPAGLIA – Unreliable but not incapable of getting into the picture judged on her best
references. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
9. KNOCK ON – Struggling to regain his form or spark the improvement needed to be competitive
here, so unlikely to trouble the judge
10. ART OF MAGIC – Narrowly missed out on victory when finishing a close-up 2nd at SaintCloud, behind the good Shalromy. Potential winner
11. PREPENSE – Inconsistent but is seldom far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but is
as hard to rule out
12. TAMARINDE – Seldom finishes far off the mark and could get into the picture here but has no
more than a place chance
13. MOON RAY – Unreliable but not incapable of getting into the picture judged on her best
references. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
14. DOOM – Last-start winner at Redcar, where she left a very favorable visual impression.
Warrants respect here under Christophe Soumillon
Summary : SIVKA BURKA (1) acquitted herself very well in Germany recently, against males
and older rivals, and gets the nod here having already distinguished herself in similar events.
KIMI ORENDA (3) lines up in good form and physical condition and will pose a threat, so too
could QUICKSTEP (2), who recently bounced back to form by winning a similar event. DOOM
(14) won easily at Redcar last time out and also warrants respect.
SELECTIONS
SIVKA BURKA (1) – KIMI ORENDA (3) – QUICKSTEP (2) – DOOM (14)
