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France Form Sheet – 23rd October
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R1 – PRIX DE PELISSANNE – 1200m (a6f) – TURF – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 23.000
1. GRAND CALYX – Scope to improve on debut 6th at Saint-Cloud. Good chance and would be
suited by a strong pace
2. SANARYEN – Improving, finished 2nd earlier this month over 1200m at Chantilly. Place chance
3. NOBLE COTAI – Huge debut run when 3rd at Saint-Cloud over 1500m earlier this month. Hard
to beat
4. LOVE SYMPHONY – Will need to improve on the two runs we have seen thus far. Happy to
ignore
5. LAFAYETTE – A tad erratic thus far and others should be much the stronger. Outside place
chance at best
6. BELLAELO – Finished 2nd at Vichy over 1000m last month and has strong each way claims
7. PRETTY BERRY – Last run is a concern but was a winner before that. Others can be preferred
8. VITESSE – Fair 5th on debut at this track over 1200m last month and with natural improvement
can get much closer. Chance
Summary : NOBLE COTAI (3) ran a superb race on debut and with natural progression should
take a power of beating. GRAND CALYX (1) was just off the action on debut and plenty of
improvement can be expected from him. BELLAELO (6) has placed three times from four starts
and should get it all right soon and VITESSE (8) is a must for the quartet.
SELECTIONS
NOBLE COTAI (3) – GRAND CALYX (1) – BELLAELO (6) – VITESSE (8)
R2 – PRIX GYPTIS ET PROTIS – 1700m (a1 1/16m) – TURF – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 22.000
1. BELAFONTE – Placed last time but a lot more needed to threaten here. Happy to ignore
2. JUGANDO – Poor form currently and is very difficult to make a case for. Can be overlooked
3. LE SAGE – Finished 2nd over 1600m at La Teste last time and can go one better. Big runner
4. NEW RULER – Won last time over 2000m at Salon Provence and looks very talented. Winning
choice
5. VILLAGE ANGLAIS – Was a winner at Lyon Parilly over 1600m last month and must be taken
seriously here. Strong each way chance
6. PRECIOSITE – Would be a shock winner based on current form. Happy to ignore
7. LADY WINDERMERE – Won well at Chantilly over 1600m at the second time of asking. Go close
and is a big runner
8. SURPRIZE ME – Has won her last three races and can continue on winning ways. Chance
Summary : NEW RULER (4) is clearly talented and could end up being absolutely anything. He is
the one to beat. LE SAGE (3) is knocking loudly at the door and has a strong each way chance.
LADY WINDEMERE (7) comes off an impressive victory and can follow up. Respect and include.
VILLAGE ANGLAIS (5) is another one who is worth a good look in.
SELECTIONS
NEW RULER (4) – LE SAGE (3) – LADY WINDERMERE (7) – VILLAGE ANGLAIS (5)
R3 – PRIX DELAHANTE – 1700m (a1 1/16m) – TURF – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 60.000
1. UN INSTANT – Was a winner here over 1700m earlier this month and is one for the shortlist.
Include in all bets
2. DABASIR – Was a winner over 1800m this month and despite being an outsider, could surprise.
Outside place chance
3. LOUIS DE LA KLAUSS – Finished 2nd over 1700m at this track on the 2nd of this month and
can place again. Strong place chance
4. PEPETE – Brings solid form into the race and can go one better. Can be included in calculations
5. SPARKLING PLENTY – Won cozily on debut over 1700m at this track and is confidently selected
to remain unbeaten after this race. Win
6. TIFFANYLI – Has placed in a Listed race before and despite being an outsider here, can feature
7. WIKENDA – Won at this venue over 2000m on the 9th of this month and must be respected and
taken seriously. Good chance
8. MAYWE – Improved to win last time over 1600m at Lyon Parilly earlier this month. Strong each
way chance
Summary : SPARKLING PLENTY (5) made a sparkling winning debut and is selected to remain
unbeaten after this. MAYWE (8) showed the necessary improvement when winning last time and
will be a huge danger. WIKENDA (7) has run two exceptional races thus far and won well last time.
She is a must for all bets. UN INSTANT (1) has a strong place chance and should be right there at
the finish.
SELECTIONS
SPARKLING PLENTY (5) – MAYWE (8) – WIKENDA (7) – UN INSTANT (1)
R4 – HANDICAP DE MARSEILLE – 2000m (a1 1/4m) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Flat – EUR € 53.000
1. DAR TOUNGI – Has yet to win a race this year but has been runner-up three times including
last time out. 2000m not a problem and can go one better
2. INDIAN PACIFIC – A winner of a claimer in his penultimate start and was not disgraced when
runner-up over this course and distance in a handicap. Go close
3. ROCQUEMONT – In very good form of late. Promising third last time out after two solid wins.
Can contest the finish
4. LAOS – On a long losing streak since winning in January. Good recent form though and should
contest the finish
5. ZARIYANNKA – Improved to be fourth in a claimer at this course last time out, Needs to do more
to win this race
6. SOLID SPIRIT – Hat-trick seeking and is much improved of late. Won over this course and
distance in penultimate start and can win despite penalties
7. OXALIS – Disappointing last run when well beaten on the PSF. Better on the turf and has won
twice recently. Not out of it
8. ESPRIT JOYEUX – Disappointing last run when eighth over this track and trip last time out.
Clearly capable of better and would not be a surprise winner
9. BOBBYMURPHY – Only sixth over this track and trip last time out. In better form before that and
has a place chance
10. RIO D’OCTOBRE – Unreliable but has run two good races recently over this course and
distance. Can contest the finish
11. WILD SWEETHEART – Both wins were last year. Unreliable this year but has been runner-up
twice. Might play a minor role
12. CORTEZ BANK – Distance suited and has been very consistent of late. Runner-up over this
track and distance last time out. Not out of it
13. BAILEYS ECLAIR – Won over this distance in June. A bit of a disappointment since but has
some fair recent form. Place chance
14. INTERIEUR – Has won three times this distance this year. Not disgraced when fourth last time
out and can earn some money
Summary : A very competitive looking race where very few are in with a chance. DAR TOUNGI
(1) has yet to win a race this year but ran well when runner-up last time out and ha s leading chance
on that basis. LAOS (4) has been in good recent form and is one of many that have an obvious
winning chance. SOLID SPIRIT (6) is much improved of late and can complete a hat-trick. INDIAN
PACIFIC (2) is in good heart and could also feature in this wide open handicap.
SELECTIONS
DAR TOUNGI (1) – LAOS (4) – SOLID SPIRIT (6) – INDIAN PACIFIC (2)
R5 – PRIX #RACEANDCARE (PRIX DE BELSUNCE) – 1200m (a6f) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Flat – EUR € 20.000
1. RED CHARM – Won twice earlier this year. A bit disappointing since then but was not disgraced
when third in her penultimate start. Place chance
2. TILL WE DIE – Well beaten in last run which was over this distance. Good win before that and
deserves some respect
3. GIORGIANA – Won twice over this course and distance in June. Only fair in two runs since but
can bounce back to score
4. ETERNEL – Has not won since January but was runner-up over this course and distance in April
and he ran well when fourth in a handicap last time out. Big chance
5. HY DREAM – Disappointing three starts since winning off this handicap mark. Could be the
surprise package of the race
6. WASACHOP – Very unreliable but is hard to discard as he does win every now and then. Capable
of winning but others are preferred
7. I DARE – Won twice in July but has struggled in three starts since then. Capable of winning but
is best watched for now
8. HIGHEST ROCKEUR – A course and distance winner in March. Did also run well at this track in
September and has a winning chance
9. INVESTISSEUR – Has yet to win this year but is in good form. Runner-up last time out and can
earn some more money
10. VANILLE BLEUE – Disappointing last run over this distance. Capable of doing better and could
sneak some minor money
11. GO JOHNNY GO GO GO – A winner over this course and distance in May has struggled since
but was not disgraced when fifth last time out. Can do a lot better this time
12. YAKAMETTE KOUKEBAK – Holding form well but last win was in March. More needed to win
but is capable of earning some money
13. ASTRACHEM – Disappointing last run when seventh but was runner-up over this course and
distance in his penultimate start. Has a winning chance
Summary : ETERNEL (4) was runner-up over this track and trip in April and was also not disgraced
when fourth in a handicap last time out. GIORGIANA (3) has won twice over this course and
distance in June and can bounce back and win after two fair runs. GO JOHNNY GO GO GO (11)
won over this track and trip in May and is not out of it. TILL WE DIE (2) also has a winning chance.
SELECTIONS
ETERNEL (4) – GIORGIANA (3) – GO JOHNNY GO GO GO (11) – TILL WE DIE (2)
R6 – PRIX DE L’HIPPODROME DE LA CRAU – 1200m (a6f) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Flat – EUR € 16.000
1. CRACK CITY – Has yet to win a race. Not disgraced when fourth in a handicap last time out.
Better over further but might place
2. TOUTELUSIVE – Very consistent of late. Probably better over further but is capable of contesting
the finish again
3. FORCE CAT – Has run well of this handicap mark numerous times without winning. Runner-up
this distance last time out and can go one better
4. CERVARO – Disappointing last run on the PSF last time out. Won over this track and distance
in September and can bounce back to score
5. HOLLY STORY – A disappointment since winning at Strasbourg in May. Distance suited and
could be a surprise package
6. DON FALCO – Well tried this year without winning. Only modest form of late and needs to do
more to win this race
7. SAKHARAH – On a long losing run but has been in good form of late and could finish in the
money once again
8. MAKHZEN – Unreliable but ran well when third in a handicap over 1400m last time out. Should
do even better this time
9. FEEL THE FEVER – Well tried this year without winning. Last win was over this distance but
others are preferred
10. LAWRENCE – On a long losing streak and was only sixth last time out. Fair form before that
and could sneak a minor place
11. QUEEN OF THE NIGHT – Has only won once in 57 starts. Modest form of late and needs to
find a few lengths to win
12. STAR IS BORN – Picked up both wins last year. Fair fifth last time out but drop in distance may
not suit. Others are preferred
Summary : FORCE CAT (3) has been in good form off this mark and eventually another win should
come. Maybe this race? MAKHZEN (8) ran well when third in a handicap last time out and can do
even better this time. CERVARO (4) is better on the turf and won over this course and distance not
so long ago. HOLLY STORY (5) is distance suited and could be the surprise package.
SELECTIONS
FORCE CAT (3) – MAKHZEN (8) – CERVARO (4) – HOLLY STORY (5)
R7 – PRIX DE RATONNEAU – 1800m (a1 1/8m) – TURF – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 18.000
1. RUBY IN THE ROCKS – Good consistent filly in this division and is expected to be at the
premises once again
2. PRINCESSE SAPHIR – Hat-trick seeker who runs in a handicap for the first time today. Seems
on a workable mark and must be respected
3. FLOWERSPRING – Well beaten in last two and could still be high in the weight. Not a priority in
this line-up
4. SHOOTER – Posted an excellent effort first time in a handicap at Vichy last month. Can go one
better
5. KIND OF STAR – Posted a creditable effort at Vichy behind two of today’s rivals. Has work to do
though to reverse the form
6. MAKE A WISH – Improved last run when 3rd in a Vichy handicap behind SHOOTER (4). Maxime
Guyon gets the call this time around
7. OVER CHOPE – Much improved in last two with blinkers on and in similar form, can make her
presence felt on handicap bow
8. YELLOW BRICK ROAD – One place from three runs and was claimed last time out at Lyon. Can
surprise in first start for new connections
9. BELLE DE SABA – Modest last two runs in claimers and needs to show significant progress to
win a race of this nature. Look elsewhere
Summary : A good second at Vichy on his handicap debut last month, SHOOTER (4) finished in
front of two of today’s rivals in the process and is taken to go one better. RUBY IN THE ROCKS
(1) is very consistent and looks the biggest threat to the selection. MAKE A WISH (6) needs to
improve to win but could just do so with the assistance of Maxime Guyon. PRINCESSE SAPHIR
(2) is in great spirit and cannot be excluded of the equation.
SELECTIONS
SHOOTER (4) – RUBY IN THE ROCKS (1) – MAKE A WISH (6) – PRINCESSE SAPHIR (2)
R8 – PRIX DES SOCIETAIRES – 2000m (a1 1/4m) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Flat – EUR € 27.000
1. GREAT PROMISE – Good last run at Bordeaux in a slightly better event and has to be respected
in this line-up
2. GRAND TATAKAN – Confirmed over track & trip and off this mark. Last run is best to be forgotten
and can bounce back
3. ONARIA – Not disgraced when 4th in a claimer at Hyères last time out but this is a stronger
assignment here
4. DUELIST – Unplaced last time out in a better handicap than this. Has been eased one pound by
handicapper and cannot be ruled out
5. AZACHOP – Front runner whose last two starts over course & distance are excellent. Should go
close once again
6. BEN DE DIANE – Sound winner ahead of GAMECHANGER (7) last time out over course &
distance. Has a two kilos penalty to defy
7. GAMECHANGER – A good runner-up over this course & distance two starts ago. Has a leading
chance on the back of this effort
8. KARKHOV – Has lost his way since last June and is not easy to fancy on current form. Look
elsewhere
9. GINO – Should strip fitter for comeback run and with CRISTIAN DEMURO on board, cannot be
excluded of the equation
10. NOBLE AMBER – Resumed winning ways in Corsica last time out. Well placed in the weight
and must have a say
Summary : Beaten a length by BEN DE DIANE (6) last time out over the course & distance,
GAMECHANGER (7) is taken to reverse the form with his rival in this lucky last race. AZACHOP
(5) is expected to make the running once again and can go very far if not pressured on too early.
Top-weight GREAT PROMISE (1) ran with credit last time at Bordeaux and in similar form can be
in the mix.
SELECTIONS
GAMECHANGER (7) – BEN DE DIANE (6) – AZACHOP (5) – GREAT PROMISE (1)
