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France Form Sheet – 9th November
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R1 – PRIX DES CHRYSANTHEMES – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 27.000
1. PEPETE – Experienced filly with solid form references/credentials, including a good 3rd in a
Listed race. Keep safe
2. MICHIGAN FIRE – Made serious progress to win last time and will play a leading role here if
confirming that improvement
3. PRINCESSE SAPHIR – Has reeled off a hat-trick of wins recently and, despite jumping in class,
ought to remain competitive. Dark horse
4. ALABAMA MOON – Beaten by a talented colt last time (2nd) but on that form could well return
to success here. One to beat
5. VIVE LA REINE – Consistent filly with sound form references and sufficient means to get into
the picture. Has more a place chance than a winning one
6. SOLTANA BELIEVE – Made no impression when finishing unplaced on debut. Would have
gained from that experience but is best watched for now
Summary : ALABAMA MOON (4) was beaten only by the talented Tomakay last time and is good
value to resume winning ways here in this Class 2 event. MICHIGAN FIRE (2) made serious
progress in his second outing exit and with further improvement is likely to pose a threat, along with
consistent PEPETE (1) who has finished 3rd in a Listed race.
SELECTIONS
ALABAMA MOON (4) – MICHIGAN FIRE (2) – PEPETE (1) – PRINCESSE SAPHIR (3)
R2 – PRIX BAGUENAULT DE PUCHESSE – 2000m (a1 1/4m) – TURF – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 18.000
1. RUBY IN THE ROCKS – Unreliable but not incapable of getting into the picture judged on her
best references. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
2. THE SHAKING – Disappointed with a poor performance on the PSF last time but that run should
be forgotten. Ought to do better here
3. ROOSTER CROWING – Usually performs well on soft ground so must be respected here. Has
the means to have a say in the finish
4. LORD MIESQUE – Inconsistent last-start winner who is likely to find it tough confirming that
improvement here. Place chance
5. VELIA – Progressive filly who improved to finish 2nd last time and seems well placed at a
handicap value of 33. Can win
6. CHINCHA ALTA – Unreliable but has the means to fight for victory, especially with Mickaël
Barzalona engaged to ride. Keep safe
7. NICASTRO – Unexposed colt with room for improvement. Finished 3rd in consecutive starts so
could get a look in here
8. BELLE DE SABA – Seldom finishes far off the mark and could get into the picture here but has
no more than a place chance
Summary : After an encouraging introduction in the Prix de la Butte Blanche, VELIA (5)
disappointed at Craon but finished a reassuring 2nd at Castéra-Verduzan last time. In her first start
at handicap level, she could well open her account at this handicap value. CHINCHA ALTA (6) also
boasts sound form references and is another with legitimate ambitions on handicap debut.
ROOSTER CROWING (3), comfortable on deep/heavy ground, and THE SHAKING (2) are
competitive for the places.
SELECTIONS
VELIA (5) – CHINCHA ALTA (6) – ROOSTER CROWING (3) – THE SHAKING (2)
R3 – GRAND PRIX DES AMATEURS – 3150m (a1 15/16m) – TURF – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 19.000
1. MY CHARMING PRINCE – Unplaced in recent Quinté+ events, finishing 9th in consecutive
starts, but should fare a lot better at this level. Keep safe
2. BONAPARTE SIZING – Obvious candidate fort success with the formidable Florent Guy
engaged to ride. Has a winning chance
3. KAPANI – Bounced back to form with a victory on his reappearance, so has legitimate ambitions
on handicap debut
4. VIRTUS – Has maintained a respectable level of form and consistency, and ought to benefit from
the rider’s 2kg allowance. Beware
5. FOX CHALLENGER – Has looked distinctly ordinary for some time now, so his chances are
limited even at this level. Ignore
6. KARAKORUM – Inconsistent last-start winner who is likely to find it tough confirming that
improvement here. Place chance
7. KENAHOPE – Unreliable but not incapable of getting into the picture judged on her best
references. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
Summary : BONAPARTE SIZING (2) ran well in a handicap at Saint-Cloud last time and promises
to be formidable here with Florent Guy in the irons. KAPANI (3) made a winning comeback and
returns to a category in which he has already been successful, so will lead the opposition ahead of
VIRTUS (4). Both MY CHARMING PRINCE (1) and KENAHOPE (7) have earning potential too.
SELECTIONS
BONAPARTE SIZING (2) – KAPANI (3) – VIRTUS (4) – MY CHARMING PRINCE (1)
R4 – LA FLECHE – 1000m (a5f) – TURF – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 22.000
1. LESSLEPASSER – Consistent sort with sound form references, including a recent 5th in a Group
III event. Will be a factor
2. ROYAL EMERTHER – Unreliable but not incapable of getting into the picture judged on her best
references. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
3. TASHBEEH – Regained momentum with a last-start success and could get a look in here if
confirming that improvement
4. TUDO BEM – The highest-rated runner in the race boasting the best/strongest form credentials.
Looks hard to beat
5. TATSTHEWAYTODOIT – Consistent for the most part and should acquit himself competitively
once more. Has more of a place chance than a winning one
6. LIVE – Winner of this race last year and is likely to make a bold defence with blinkers fitted.
Should have a role to play
7. SEE YOU PINK – Out of sorts recently but not entirely incapable of getting into the picture in a
race of this nature. Respect
8. TILL WE DIE – Unreliable but not incapable of getting into the picture judged on her best
references. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
Summary : Highest-rated runner TUDO BEM (4) acquitted himself well in a Listed race recently
and that form is strong enough for him to win a race of this nature. LIVE (6), with blinkers now fitted,
and LESSLEPASSER (1), who is likely to be formidable at this level, are the biggest threats to the
selection. TATSTHEWAYTODOIT (5) and TILL WE DIE (8) are competitive for places and
complete the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
TUDO BEM (4) – LIVE (6) – LESSLEPASSER (1) – TATSTHEWAYTODOIT (5)
R5 – PRIX SAREPTA – 2400m (a1 1/2m) – TURF – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 22.000
1. CANNJAYAR – Made an encouraging winning debut and the runner-up franked that form by
winning subsequently. One to beat
2. PRINCE OF DAWN – Finished 2nd to CANNJAYAR (1) two starts back and built on that effort to
win at Fontainebleau last time. Will be a factor
3. YOU JUST ROCK – 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. MOZART DES BRIERES – Has been in good form on the flat, winning twice and finishing 2nd
twice in his last four starts. Has more on his plate now
5. SPLENDINO – Consistent sort with sound form references. Has been absent for several weeks
but, nevertheless, boasts the best references here
6. WUKHANN – Has maintained a solid level of form and consistency to this point and could have
even more to offer over this extended distance. Keep safe
7. TOP OF MIND – Consistent sort seldom far off the mark. Has sufficient means to get into the
picture here, but has more of a place chance than a winning one
8. YES ZARA – 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. CRACKLIN’ROSIE – Runner-up in each of her last 3 starts but will need to raise her game to do
better in this grade/company. Place chance
Summary : CANNJAYR (1) accounted for rivals with experience when making a promising winning
debut and he needn’t improve a great deal to remain unbeaten. However, he will be tested by laststart scorer PRINCE OF DAWN (2) and consistent SPLENDINO (5) both of whom have the form
and experience to also fight for victory. WUKHANN (6) should have more to offer stretching out to
this trip, so appeals most of the remainder.
SELECTIONS
CANNJAYAR (1) – PRINCE OF DAWN (2) – SPLENDINO (5) – WUKHANN (6)
R6 – CAVALASSUR – PRIX DU GRAND CAMP – 2400m (a1 1/2m) – TURF – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 52.000
1. MIKA D’O – Consistent for the most part and is the highest-rated runner in the race. Will enjoy
the conditions here, so should have a role to play on his return
2. BELGIAN PRINCE – Arrives in good form and physical condition and, given the good form of the
Cottier-Grandin combination recently, must be respected
3. QUEEN LADY – Inconsistent but although far off the mark and has sufficient means to finish
among the places. Outsider
4. CLEMMIE C – Maintaining a good level of form and consistency that should see her fight for
victory here. Has a strong inning chance
5. GALIFA – Has already proven her effectiveness on deep/heavy ground so can legitimately
compete for a place on the podium
6. KAHRAMAN – Seldom finishes far off the mark and has earning potential in a race of this nature,
though no more than a place chance
7. MONONOF – Unreliable but not incapable of getting into the picture judged on her best
references. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
Summary : Consistent CLEMMIE C (4) has come very close to victory at this level recently and
again looks competitive for success. On the form/evidence of his brilliant success in the Grand Prix
du Département at the start of the year, MIKA D’O (1) ought to fight for victory. BELGIAN PRINCE
(2) and GALIFA (5) appreciate soft ground so should take advantage of the conditions by also
having a say in the finish.
SELECTIONS
CLEMMIE C (4) – MIKA D’O (1) – BELGIAN PRINCE (2) – GALIFA (5)
R7 – PRIX JEAN-NOEL GABOLDE – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 20.000
1. ALATHEA – Has competed at a higher level and recently returned to form with a good 2nd. Will
have a role to play
2. PRECIOSITE – Usually does well on rain-affected tracks and is presented here having regained
her freshness. Inconsistent but remains more than capable
3. HEYTESBURY LANE – 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. MAMAMOUCHI – Has proven her competitiveness in both outings after winning three starts back,
by finishing 3rd before her recent 2nd. Will be a factor
5. KIMINA – Seldom finishes far off the mark when in the mood but those outings are few and far
between. Others make more appeal
6. BUMBLE BEE – Has regained momentum with each of her three starts this year and her recent
6th is a lot better than it probably reads. Winning chance
7. NOTTINGHAM – Bounced right back to form last time with a reassuring 2nd and should make
her presence felt if confirming that improvement
8. JOH SPIRIT – Inconsistent although rarely far off the action on a going day. Has more of a place
chance than a winning one
9. PINK INTELLECTUAL – Showed signs of improvement to finish 4th last time so is not incapable
of getting a look in here if confirming that progress
10. FLEXIBILITY – Unreliable but not incapable of getting into the picture judged on her best
references. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
11. TURTLE CHOPE – Looked better than ever recently, winning twice and finishing 3rd in three
starts over course and distance, but has no margin now at this handicap value
Summary : BUMBLE BEE (6) was far from disgraced last time and that performance, despite
finishing 6th, showed enough to suggest that she is more than capable of winning a race of this
nature, especially on rain-affected ground that will serve her interests. ALATHEA (1), on the
evidence of her recent return to form (2nd), and unreliable PRECIOSITE (2) both have the means
to fight for victory, so are also candidates for success. MAMAMOUCHI (4), whose recent form is
encouraging, and last-start 2nd NOTTINGHAM (7) complete the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
BUMBLE BEE (6) – ALATHEA (1) – PRECIOSITE (2) – MAMAMOUCHI (4)
