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France Form Sheet – 23rd November
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R1 – PRIX DE LA BOUCLE D’EN HAUT – 2700m (a1 11/16m) – ALL WEATHER – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 22.000
1. KLASSIC PRECIEUX – Acquitted himself very well on debut when finishing 4th behind familiar
foe WURFGEIST (3). Ought to improve
2. MASSIMO – Improving wort with sound form references, which includes finishing 4th in
consecutive outings after a good 2nd three starts back. Recently joined Nicolas Clément and should
be watched closely here
3. WURFGEIST – Runner-up in his last two starts, and three of his last four outings, so should be
winning sooner rather than later
4. CAREGIVER – Has made encouraging improvement lately, finishing 5th and then 4th before his
last-start 3rd. Could get into the picture
5. FACONE – Consistent performer with sound form references that includes a 2nd as well as
finishing 3rd in three of his last five starts. Respected
6. SOUND OF SIXTIES – Made no impression when finishing 9th on debut and, while she is likely
to have benefitted from that experience, is best watched for now
7. EMERALD LAKE – 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. LILYBET – Supplemented for this engagement and trying this extended distance for the first
time. Not one to be underestimated
Summary : WURFGEIST (3) has finished 2nd in three of his last four starts so wouldn’t be winning
out of turn. He’s good value to open his account here with KLASSIC PRECIEUX (1), who ought to
improve after an encouraging debut (4th), is likely to pose the biggest threat. MASSIMO (2), a new
addition to the Nicolas Clément stable, has the means and form references to also get involved.
Supplemented LILYBET (8) stretches out over this distance for the first time but it could unlock
improvement.
SELECTIONS
WURFGEIST (3) – KLASSIC PRECIEUX (1) – MASSIMO (2) – LILYBET (8)
R2 – PRIX DU PORCHENE – 1900m (a1 3/16m) – ALL WEATHER – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 34.000
1. ZELMAN – Proved too good for his opposition in both outings and has done so effortlessly.
Remains open to any amount of improvement
2. CALON LAN – Rewarded for consistency with a last-start success and is not incapable of having
a say here either. Not taken lightly
3. FAMILIAR – Made a winning return to French soil last time, albeit in a claiming race. Should
remain competitive
4. THE FIRST DANCE – Made a winning debut in a good field that included Wertheimer, Al
Shaqaab, Aga Khan and Godolphin runners. Will be a factor
5. BIRTHE – Finished an encouraging 2nd on debut and ought to have gained plenty from that
experience. Can get into the picture
Summary : Unbeaten ZELMAN (1) has not had to exert himself in winning either outing and,
despite conceding weight to all his rivals under 59kg, seems more than capable of keeping his
100% record intact. THE FIRST DANCE (4), winner of the coveted Prix de La Chapelle in which
she accounted for several highly regarded fillies, is open to any amount of improvement after her
debut victory so could fight for victory in her bid to remain undefeated. FAMILIAR (3), winner of a
claiming race last time, and BIRTHE (5), who will be wiser to the task now after an encouraging
debut 2nd, are likely to make their presence felt too.
SELECTIONS
ZELMAN (1) – THE FIRST DANCE (4) – FAMILIAR (3) – BIRTHE (5)
R3 – PRIX DE LA CROIX MARQUET – 1600m (a1m) – ALL WEATHER – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 30.000
1. ROUDOUDOU – Did not go unnoticed when finishing 5th on debut and would have gained plenty
from that experience. Dark horse
2. FIRST LOOK – Promising colt from the formidable André Fabre stable. Caught the eye when
2nd on debut here and is likely to have improved with the benefit of that experience
3. GRAND AIGLE – Started favourite on debut at Bordeaux where he finished an encouraging 3rd
over 1900m. Should be a factor once more
4. SIENNOIS – Revealed sufficient quality on debut (6th) and improved to finish 4th last time.
Unlikely to stop there and will be competitive
5. AKBAR – Well-related Aerion colt closely related to Akua’da who won a Group II race at
Düsseldorf in Germany. Respected
6. DROMEDARIO – Soldier’s Call colt trained by Mauricio Delcher-Sanchez, who has engaged his
Glen Meury to partner his charge. Not taken lightly
Summary : FIRST LOOK (2) caught the eye when a fast-finishing 2nd on debut over this course
and distance, so he needn’t improve a great deal to go one better here with that track experience
on his side. However, he could be seriously tested by well-bred newcomer AKBAR (5), who is
closely related to a Group II winner in Germany. SIENNOIS (4), with Maxime Guyon engaged, and
GRAND AIGLE (3), who was a very competitive 3rd on debut, are not underestimated either.
SELECTIONS
FIRST LOOK (2) – AKBAR (5) – SIENNOIS (4) – GRAND AIGLE (3)
R4 – PRIX DU CABINET DES ANTIQUES – 1600m (a1m) – ALL WEATHER – Divised Handicap – Flat – EUR € 14.000
1. CLEOSTORM – Unreliable but has the means to get into the picture, if judged on her best
references. Hard to trust but not ruled out
2. RUBIS GOLD – Tumbled down the weights/ratings after losing his way/form but sparked
improvement last time when finishing 3rd off his unchanged mark at this venue. Will fight for victory
if repeating that performance
3. ACHKI – Proving hard to win with and has, for the most part, been unreliable/inconsistent for
some time now, but is dangerous to discount off his current (reduced) mark
4. THE FOOTMAN – Has lost his way recently and been soundly beaten in his last four starts but
races now off a career-low mark which he could well take advantage of
5. HIS PRIDE – Seldom finishes far off the mark and has the means to get into the picture here,
although has no more than a place chance
6. MAGURO – Finished a reassuring 2nd at this level last time and is likely to be competitive here
if confirming that improvement
7. AYSEN – Out of sorts and has looked rather ordinary for some time now, so her chances are
limited even at this level. Ignore
8. BLACK PANTHER – Showed signs of improvement last time and could get a look in if building
on that progress. Outsider
9. EMPIRIC – Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but is as
hard to rule out
10. WAYNE – Has proven his competitiveness off his current mark in recent weeks so ought to
remain competitive. Keep safe
11. ENJOY THE SILENCE – Struggling to regain any form or spark the improvement needed to be
competitive here, so is not likely to trouble the judge
12. SORRENZA – Unreliable but not incapable of getting into the picture judged on her best
references. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
13. REINE DE LUNE – A regular at this level but remains inconsistent. Capable of staking a claim
but is not one to rely on
14. ERNAN CORTES – Unreliable but is seldom far off the mark when in the mood. Hard to trust
but is not easy to rule out
15. COVADONGA – Out of sorts and has looked rather ordinary for some time now, so her chances
are limited even at this level. Ignore
16. MY RIVER – Struggling to regain any form or spark the improvement needed to be competitive
here, so is not likely to trouble the judge
17. QUENTOR – Non Partant
Summary : RUBIS GOLD (2) belatedly took advantage of his tumbling rating by bouncing back to
form at a higher level here last time and he need only confirm that improvement to reconnect with
success. ACHKI (3), whose weight/rating has also fallen to a more competitive mark, and WAYNE
(10), who is in good shape having finished 3rd in back-to-back outings recently, are also candidates
for success and likely to have a say in the outcome. MAGURO (6) and REINE DE LUNE (13) have
the means to make their presence felt too.
SELECTIONS
RUBIS GOLD (2) – ACHKI (3) – WAYNE (10) – MAGURO (6)
R5 – PRIX DE LA CROIX SAINT-RIEUIL – 1600m (a1m) – ALL WEATHER – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 30.000
1. AL KAMLAH – Did not go unnoticed when finishing 6th on debut and is likely to take a big step
forward with that run under her belt. Respected
2. LOVELY MARIE – Was an encouraging 3rd on debut but has failed to confirm that promise by
finishing unplaced in both subsequent outings
3. SEVEN ANGELS – Was not knocked about on debut and, despite finishing unplaced on that
occasion, is likely to fare a lot better on this occasion. Keep safe
4. GRAPPA – Looked the winner a long way out on debut at Angers before being outrun into 2nd
by a subsequent winner. Winning chance
5. ASTURIAS – Will be wiser to the task now after an introductory outing in which she finished
unplaced (8th), but is best watched for now
6. KOSLOVKA – Has progressed with each outing. Confirmed the improvement of her previous
start (5th) by finishing 4th last time and could get into the picture here
7. WAY TO MARBELLA – Revealed sufficient means to be competitive here when 6th on debut
but failed to confirm that when only 9th last time. Must bounce back
8. ZAMANIE – Finished an encouraging 5th and ahead of a few promising sorts on debut.
Confirmed that by finishing 3rd last time and is unlikely to be long in winning
9. LA TOUR DU BOIS – Finished an encouraging 4th on debut and is likely to improve a great deal
with the benefit of that run. Dark horse
10. INTUITION – Shalaa filly to keep an eye on with Clément Lecoeuvre engaged to ride for trainer
Henri-François Devin
11. TRAMONTANE – Giovanni Sias, who has a 2,5kg allowance, rides this Gémix debutante for
trainer Said Jeddari who also owns the filly
Summary : GRAPPA (4) finished an encouraging 2nd on debut Harmony Grey, who has won again
since, so is good value to open her account here with the booking of Maxime Guyon a major boost
to her chances. ZAMANIE (8) finished four lengths of that aforementioned subsequent winner on
debut so ought to play a leading role too. AL KAMLAH (1) did not go unnoticed on debut (6th) and
could have a say too with improvement on the cards. SEVEN ANGELS (3) and KOSLOVKA (6)
complete the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
GRAPPA (4) – ZAMANIE (8) – AL KAMLAH (1) – SEVEN ANGELS (3)
R6 – PRIX DE LA GALERIE DE PSYCHE – 1600m (a1m) – ALL WEATHER – Divised Handicap – Flat – EUR € 16.000
1. MISTER CHARLIE – Unreliable but capable sort who continues to blow hot and cold. Went very
close to winning last time (2nd) and will be right there again if confirming that improvement here
2. LOUVE DREAM – Has not been far off the mark recently and has sufficient means to stake a
claim in a race of this nature off his reduced (attractive) mark in the ratings. Keep safe
3. JOYEUX MALPIC – Back in business with a pair of placed efforts recently and is comfortable on
this surface. Not one to be underestimated
4. IRBIS – Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but is as
hard to rule out
5. BERGWIND – Struggling to regain any form or spark the improvement needed to be competitive
here, so unlikely to trouble the judge
6. BECH RIVER – Unreliable but not incapable of getting into the picture judged on his best
references. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
7. ROYAL VATI – Not the most genuine of performers though seldom finishes far off the mark.
Could get into the picture here but has no more than a place chance
8. MY FLINDERS – Unreliable veteran mare not incapable of staking a claim in a race of this nature.
Joker in the pack
9. URI – Has regained a good level of form and finished 2nd last time out. Expected to play another
leadng role here
10. STRANGER – Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but
is as hard to rule out
11. DIWAN SENORA – Struggling to regain any form or spark the improvement needed to be
competitive here, so unlikely to trouble the judge
12. SENEPARK – Finished a reassuring 3rd in his last start and is likely to be competitive if
confirming that improvement here. Not taken lightly
13. NONAYNEVERNOMORE – Has looked distinctly ordinary for some time now, so his chances
are limited even at this level. Ignore
14. AL RASSOUL – Inconsistent but has sufficient means to play a role in a race of this nature.
Cannot be underestimated
15. TAG – Seldom far off the mark and is capable of getting into the picture here with the aid of his
rider’s 3,5kg allowance
16. CAPCHOP – Unreliable but not incapable of getting into the picture judged on his best
references, which include a pair of runner-up finishes in the two starts prior to his recent failure.
Can redeem himself
17. LE CHAT BOTTE – Capitalised on a career-low rating by winning a turf handicap at Amiens
last time but will find it tough here under a penalty and on this surface
Summary : MISTER CHARLIE (1) continues to blow hot and cold but he only missed out narrowly
when bouncing back to form with a reassuring 2nd last time. Unreliable he may be, a repeat of that
performance is likely to see him fight for victory. URI (9) is has regained a competitive level of form
and his recent consistency points to him also being a candidate for success here. LOUVE DREAM
(2), whose means are undeniable, has dropped to a dangerous mark in the ratings so can’t be
taken lightly either. CAPCHOP (16) could get involved in the finish off his current mark.
SELECTIONS
MISTER CHARLIE (1) – URI (9) – LOUVE DREAM (2) – CAPCHOP (16)
R7 – PRIX DE LA SALLE ISABELLE – 1600m (a1m) – ALL WEATHER – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 22.000
1. CRACKNELL – Didn’t go unnoticed when finishing 6th in his final start of 2022 but appears to
have regressed since, on the evidence of his two unplaced outings this year
2. RAQEEBB – Recently joined Eric Libaud’s stable after two promising introductory outings across
the Channel. Not taken lightly here
3. SEA URCHIN – Recently returned to France and seems competitive for the places judged on his
best references. Keep safe
4. PLEASEMAN – Finished an encouraging 4th on debut in testing conditions at Dieppe and
would’ve come on since, so has claims here. Beware
5. NEOWISE – Experienced filly who seldom finishes far off the mark but has no more than a place
chance here. For another day
6. AKA’BRILLA – Has not shown enough in either outing, finished 8th on both occasions, to warrant
inclusion here. Can be ruled out
7. RECORDING ANGEL – Has quite a bit of experience under her belt and boasts sound form
references in competitive races. Keep safe
8. GRAND AMOUR – Finished 7th on debut and didn’t improve a great deal when only 6th last time.
Has scope to do better but will need to do so to be competitive here
9. ZVAROSHKA – Finished 2nd on debut but has only managed a 4th and 5th in her two
subsequent starts. Still, is the highest-rated runner in the race with a serious winning chance
10. MILAD – Was a pleasing 5th on debut but fluffed her lines last time. Has not been seen since
that April mishap but is one to note on her reappearamnce
11. MIXED REALITY – Ought to improve with the benefit of experience having finished a pleasing
4th on debut. Should have more to offer
12. MQSE DE MASCARILLE – Failed to confirm the promise of her debut 4th when only 7th last
time but can’t be written off just yet. Dark horse
13. TENRAI – Experienced filly who seldom finishes far off the mark but has no more than a place
chance here. For another day
14. BALLE PERDUE – Unplaced in each of her three starts and yet to spark any improvement to
warrant consideration here. Others preferred
15. EVIPPOS – Iffraaj gelding making his debut for trainer Gianluca Bietolini who has engaged
Jérôme Moutard to ride
16. SIXTINE BAAL – A colt by Panis making his debut with Enzo Crublet in the irons. Hard to make
a case for here and best watched for now
17. DARIHANNA – Dariyan filly making her debut here under jockey Giovanni Sias. An outsider in
this lineup and best just to watch for now
Summary : ZVAROSHKA (9) has been slightly disappointing in the two outings following her
encouraging debut 2nd. However, she’s revealed sufficient means in each of those three starts to
win a race of this nature, so is given another chance to confirm her early promise. RAQEEBB (2),
who joined Eric Libaud’s stable after a promising start to his career across the Channel, as well as
RECORDING ANGEL (7) and SEA URCHIN (3), both of whom have greater experience than the
aforementioned pair, are likely to give cheek to the selection.
SELECTIONS
ZVAROSHKA (9) – RAQEEBB (2) – RECORDING ANGEL (7) – SEA URCHIN (3)
R8 – PRIX DU CABINET DE GIOTTO – 1600m (a1m) – ALL WEATHER – Divised Handicap – Flat – EUR € 21.000
1. INATTENDU – Inconsistent but not incapable of staking a claim here. Back in a handicap off a
slightly lower mark, so not taken lightly
2. LADY PINK – It continues to see its value diminish and could well create a little surprise.
3. MR SLICKER – Confirmed recent improvement by winning last time and could go in again here
with a repeat of that performance, despite carrying a penalty
4. YOU’VE GOT SAIL – Unreliable but not incapable of getting into the picture judged on his best
references. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
5. MAKILROY – Has already proven himself effective at this level over course and distance, so
must be respected here. Keep safe
6. LORD MONCHABLON – Has won two of his last three outings, including his most recent start.
At the top of his game at present but will find this tougher under another penalty
7. ZAAHIR – During his penultimate outing, he showed that he was capable of standing out in such
company.
8. KINGSFOLD – Has looked distinctly ordinary for some time now, so his chances are limited even
at this level. Ignore
9. HOT SUMMER – Seldom far off the mark and finished 2nd in consecutive outings before his
recent failure (8th). Can do better
10. JORDAN BAKER – Struggling to regain any form or spark the improvement needed to be
competitive here, so unlikely to trouble the judge
11. BOZA – Finished 3rd in the race of reference recently and will be competitive once more.
Represent a powerful jockey-trainer combination
12. MICOLEO – Has looked better in his last two outings but will need to build on that progress to
get a look in here. Is best watched for now
13. BAYLAGAN – Seldom finishes far off the mark and is not incapable of playing a minor role
here. Has no more than a place chance though
14. SAMAGACE DU VIVIEN – Inconsistent but not incapable. Finished a reassuring 3rd last time
and could get into the picture here if confirming that improvement
15. ROXY MUSIC – Has shown on several occasions that he has the means to win a race of this
nature. Finished 2nd in his last two starts and will have a say again
16. LOVE AFFAIR – Has shown signs of improvement recently but will need to build on that
progress to get a look in here. For another day
17. LAURA TREZY – Has made encouraging improvement in her last three starts, though needs
to build on that progress to get a look in here. Outsider
Summary : MR SLICKER (3) was a workmanlike winner of the reference race and, on the evidence
of that recent victory, is capable of defying the 2,5kg penalty to win again. To do that, though, he
will have to get the better of re-opposing rival BOZA (11), who was 3rd on that occasion, and runnerup that day ROXY MUSIC (15), both of whom are likely to feature prominently once more.
MAKILROY (5) and UNEXPECTED (1) ought to be competitive for the places, while LADY PINK
(2) appeals most of the remainder.
SELECTIONS
MR SLICKER (3) – BOZA (11) – ROXY MUSIC (15) – MAKILROY (5)
