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France Form Sheet – 29th October
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R1 – PRIX DU PARC AUX DAIMS – 1850m (a1 1/8m) – TURF – Condition Race Qualifier – Flat – EUR € 26.000
1. RESHABAR – Unreliable but is certainly not incapable of staking a claim in a race of this
nature, if judged on his best references. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
2. FAYONA – Won for the first time in almost two years when successful in a 1950m handicap at
Le Mans last time. Up 2kg for that victory but is not entirely incapable of getting into the picture
3. NOW WE KNOW – Winner of this race last year and has maintained a respectable level of form
and consistency in stronger races since. Can make a successful defence
4. BROUILLARD – Absent since finishing 2nd in a Quinté+ event on 30 April, though has taken a
particularly likely to this ParisLongchamp layout. Keep safe
5. TITANIUM – Bounced back to form with a good 2nd on his return from a break at Vichy last
time and ought to have tightened up in the interim. Was supplemented for this race so warrants
respect
6. TIGRR – At the top of his game currently, winning two of his last three starts including his most
recent outing. Has more to do under a 4kg penalty
7. ARAMHES – Has caught the eye in both outings this year (2nd last time) following an absence
of almost three years. Likely to find this distance a touch on the sharp side but should remain
competitive
Summary : NOW WE KNOW (3) won this race last year off a mark of 42.5 and, although winless
in four starts this year, has held his own in significantly stronger races, so is good value to repeat
the feat of 12 months ago at a value just 0.5 higher (43). However, he will need to thwart the likely
challenges of resurgent ARAMHES (7) and the supplemented duo of BROUILLARD (4) and
TITANIUM (5), both of whom finished 2nd last time out. RESHABAR (1) is consistent and won’t
be far off, though he seldom wins his races.
SELECTIONS
NOW WE KNOW (3) – ARAMHES (7) – BROUILLARD (4) – TITANIUM (5)
R2 – PRIX DU PONT DE BERCY – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 40.000
1. VINTAGE KOD – Consistent sort with sound reference, including a 2nd on his first visit to this
venue two starts back and a recent victory at Chantilly. Will be a factor
2. KEZIAH – Runner-up in a German Listed race at Baden-Baden but finished unplaced at
Düsseldorf next time out. Made an encouraging comeback (3rd) at Lyon-Parilly and is likely to
have improved since
3. CLIMATE CHANGE – Finished 3rd over 2000m at Deauville last time and will appreciate this
shorter distance, so should fare better. Keep safe
4. FIRST SNOW MOON – Consistent, lightly raced filly with sound form references. Made an
excellent comeback from a break by finishing 3rd on the fibresand last time and ought to have
improved since – winning chance
5. LEANDRA – Won on debut over 1800m and has confirmed that promise on both subsequent
outings over 2000m. Could be anything trying this shorter trip so cannot be taken lightly
Summary : Trainer Stéphane Wattel is doubly represented in this small field and his runners are
likely to find themselves fighting for victory, though preference is for FIRST SNOW MOON (4)
who finished 3rd over 1800m when returning from a rest last time and will have more to offer. She
gets 2kg from consistent stable companion CLIMATE CHANGE (3) who is likely to remain
competitive over this distance. However, the experienced VINTAGE KOD (1), a recent winner at
Chantilly, could pose more of a threat to the selection, with the shortlist completed by KEZIAH (2)
who is unreliable but has sufficient means to play a role in the finish.
SELECTIONS
FIRST SNOW MOON (4) – VINTAGE KOD (1) – CLIMATE CHANGE (3) – KEZIAH (2)
R3 – PRIX DU STADE JEAN BOUIN – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Flat – EUR € 23.000
1. RUM TUM TUGGER – Confirmed the improvement of his penultimate start victory by finishing
2nd last time under this rider, whose 1,5kg allowance could make the difference at this level.
Winning chance
2. BAILEYS VITESSE – Unreliable but his experience should stand him in good stead here.
Runner-up in his last start and isn’t incapable of getting into the picture
3. SWEETYDANCER – Has blown hot and cold but has revealed sufficient means to be
competitive in a race of this nature. Finished 2nd on PSF earlier this month and should be
involved if confirming that progress on the turf
4. BREIZHY GIRL – Did not go unnoticed when finishing 4th at Vichy in her second start, but was
unplaced in her two starts either side of that. All or nothing
5. QUEEN SINGER – Made encouraging improvement when finishing 4th on the fibresand at
Lyon-Parilly last time. Will have a role to play here if confirming that progress on the turf
6. LAMAJESTIK – Finished behind RUM TUM TUGGER (1) before winning at Nancy. Confirmed
her form and well-being at Le Croisé-Laroche last time (3rd) and should remain competitive here
7. BOMBEY – Unreliable but not incapable of getting into the picture judged on her best
references. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
8. DAROMY – Seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day, so could get into the picture,
though has no more than a place chance
9. PRINCE SHALAA – Finished 2nd in his first start with headgear fitted in a minor event at
Pompadour but failed to confirm that improvement last time. Headgear removed now
10. BE A LORD – Finished an encouraging 4th on debut but has regressed in his two starts since,
finishing 7th and 8th. Needs to reaffirm – watch for now
11. DO IT FOR ME – Won a claiming race at Clairefontaine-Deauville in August but has been
unplaced in each of her other nine outings. Outsider
12. SUBLIME CHOPE – Did show signs of improvement last time (4th) and could get a look in
here if building on that progress. Upset potential
Summary : A case can be made for several runners in this tightly packed handicap, though it
could pay to take a chance on RUM TUM TUGGER (1) despite his widest starting stall. He is one
of five joint top-rated (thus top-weighted) participants but benefits from a 1,5kg allowance
afforded to his rider Perrine Cheyer, who rode him to finish 2nd last time – also from a wide draw.
LAMAJESTIK (6) finished 3rd on that occasion in receipt of 3,5kg and ought to be on the
premises again, but is unlikely to turn the tables on these terms. QUEEN SINGER (5) and
SWEETYDANCER (3) are others to consider after improved recent outings.
SELECTIONS
RUM TUM TUGGER (1) – LAMAJESTIK (6) – QUEEN SINGER (5) – SWEETYDANCER (3)
R4 – PRIX DU PARC DES PRINCES – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Flat – EUR € 27.000
1. PARRHESIA – Won on debut at Vittel and has confirmed that promise by maintaining good
form and consistency. Not taken lightly
2. GOOD TIME ROLL – Consistent filly boasting sound form references/credentials in, arguably,
stronger races. Will have a role to play
3. MAIZIERES – Has not been far off the mark in each of her last three starts, displaying a good
turn of foot in doing so. Keep safe
4. SALMA – Has performed better with every run and confirmed the improvement of his 2nd at
Craon 2 starts back by winning at that venue last time. Dark horse
5. NIGHT ACTION – Finished 4th on debut and has been getting closer to winning in his two
subsequent outings, finishing 3rd in his next start and 2nd last time out behind a talented filly.
Should open his account here
6. ANIELSKA – Last-start winner who has improved with each outing. Won a minor event at
Rochefort-sur-Loire and is likely to find this a lot tougher
7. PRINCE OF CLOUDS – Has improved with each outing and finished a commendable 2nd last
time out. Could have get into the picture if making further progress
8. ARPENTEUR – Lines up here in good form and physical condition with Maxime Guyon again
engaged to ride, despite the presence of a Wertheimer runner. Makes obvious appeal
9. REVALITE – Not disgraced in any of her three outings, finishing 4th either side of her 5th at
Dieppe. Headgear fitted for the first time could spark improvement
10. GOLDENA – Rediscovered her form and consistency of late. Has already proved her worth at
this handicap value, so that experience should count for plenty here
11. BANKIER – Finished a creditable 4th behind GOLDENA (10) at this level earlier in the month
so is likely to be on the premises again. Beware
12. VIRGO MARIA – Did not go unnoticed when finishing 4th on debut but has failed to confirm
that promise in both starts since. Others preferred
Summary : Christophe Ferland saddles a strong coupling in this event and is likely to land the
spoils in this two-year-old handicap, as both NIGHT ACTION (5) stable companion ARPENTEUR
(8) are improving colts with solid form credentials. However, slight preference is for the former
who has improved his finishing position (3rd then 2nd) in both starts following his debut 4th.
MAIZIERES (3) and GOOD TIME ROLL (2) have both the form and experience to pose a threat
to the two Ferland runners.
SELECTIONS
NIGHT ACTION (5) – ARPENTEUR (8) – MAIZIERES (3) – GOOD TIME ROLL (2)
R5 – PRIX DE PONTHIEU – 2200m (a1 3/8m) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Flat – EUR € 21.000
1. RECOLETA – Seldom finishes far off the mark and could get into the picture here but has no
more than a place chance
2. BAZEL – Struggling to find any form or spark the improvement needed to be competitive, so
unlikely to trouble the judge
3. MADALIE – Unreliable though undeniably capable of staking a claim in a race of this nature.
Do not underestimate
4. WATT OHM – Won on a minor event at Redon on debut but has regressed in his two starts
since, finishing unplaced on both occasions. Others preferred
5. VENICE WAY – Has looked distinctly ordinary for some time now, so his chances are limited
even at this level. Ignore
6. CHICAGO – Has nothing noteworthy to his name to warrant any consideration here so is easily
ruled out. Overlook
7. SALSA DU DEMON – Finished 7th in the reference race and, even with the benefit of her
rider’s 1,5kg allowance, will need to improve to get a look in
8. PARMENIDE – Was not at his best recently at Landivisiau but still finished an honorable 4th
that day. Not taken lightly in his first Paris outing
9. KALEOBAYANE – Caught the eye when running on well for 4th in the benchmark race,
finishing just a head behind BELLE (12). Has leading claims
10. AMICIS – Runner-up in two of her starts and recently ran on well at Landivisiau to finish
ahead of PARMENIDE (8) and PRINCESS LAURA (14). Debuts in Paris with legitimate ambitions
11. SOLVEIG FURY – Seldom finishes far off the mark and could get into the picture here but has
no more than a place chance
12. BELLE – Confirmed the improvement of her previous outing (3rd) by finishing 3rd in the race
of reference under this rider. Will fight for success
13. COUP GAGNANT – Unreliable though seldom finishes far off the mark. Hard to trust but is as
hard to rule out having been given relief (1,5kg) from the handicapper
14. PRINCESS LAURA – Struggling to find any form or spark the improvement needed to be
competitive, so unlikely to trouble the judge
Summary : BELLE (12) confirmed the improvement of her 3rd in a claiming race by finishing in
that position again in a handicap over 2400m at Saint-Cloud earlier this month and she needn’t
make a great deal of progress to win this. KALEOBAYANE (9) was an eye-catching 4th behind
that rival and is likely to fight for victory on that evidence. MADALIE (3), although inconsistent,
has the means to be competitive at this level. Both AMICIS (10) and PARMENIDE (8) make their
Paris debuts after learning the ropes with some commendable performances in the provinces.
SELECTIONS
BELLE (12) – KALEOBAYANE (9) – MADALIE (3) – AMICIS (10)
R6 – PRIX LE PARISIEN – PRIX RIEUSSEC – 2800m (a1 3/4m) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Flat – EUR € 70.000
1. ALWAYS WELCOME – High rating, stays well, good rider and is one of the leading lights.
Each way chance
2. MY CHARMING PRINCE – Is becoming a tad erratic but based on his penultimate 2nd over
2600m, can place. Include
3. DECBOU – Has won his last three, albeit against a tad weaker. Last victory was over 3200m at
Deauville. Big chance
4. WOOT CITY – Highly rated, ignore last run, finished 4th at Deauville over 3200m in August and
should go close. Strong each way
5. MYKISS – Although he was a winner three starts back at Strasbourg, his form since has been
disappointing. Hard to assess and can be ignored
6. BLUES ROCK – Needs to find a few lengths on current form to win, but can certainly place.
Quartet must
7. UTAMARO – Is running well, finished 3rd at this course over 2500m last month and rates the
horse to beat. Win
8. MATAURI GOLD – Ignore last shocking performance and judge on excellent penultimate at
this track over 2400m. Good chance
9. BERKANE – Finished 3rd three runs back over 2500m at this venue but has let the side down
since. Hard to fancy. Ignore
10. SAINT GERAN – Was an assertive victor last time over 2800m at Saint-Cloud and has an
undeniable chance of winning again
11. LORNE – The last time she won was at this course over 2400m but has been a touch off the
boil since. In saying that, include. Chance
12. PALAIMON – Needs to do quite a bit more for the win but on very best efforts could run into
the back end of the quartet. Unlikely winner
13. HOMO DEUS – Would be a shock winner based on current efforts. Much prefer others. Pass
by
14. BARBADIN – Ignore last run, chance on bright penultimate effort but do prefer others. Happy
to ignore
15. SAAM – His current form is consistent enough to warrant inclusion in most bets. Expect a
good effort
16. AHA – Caught the eye when 3rd at Deauville three races back over 3200m but a tad more
needed for the win. Quartet chance
Summary : UTAMARO (7) boasts consistent form and is as honest as the day is long. He looks
ready for his next win and is the firm first suggestion. WOOT CITY (4) knows how to win, can be
forgiven for his last run and must be included in all bets. SAINT GERAN (10) was a winner last
time and could follow up and ALWAYS WELCOME (1) gets the riding services of Maxime Guyon
and should finish in the mix.
SELECTIONS
UTAMARO (7) – WOOT CITY (4) – SAINT GERAN (10) – ALWAYS WELCOME (1)
