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France Form Sheet – 1st December
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R1 – PRIX D’ORTHEZ – 1600m (a1m) – ALL WEATHER – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 23.000
1. ZWEIG – Acquired for €110,000 during the summer of 2022, this Churchill colt is a candidate
for success. Keep safe
2. GARCILASO – Well-bred Lope De Vega colt, closely related to Group III winner Zorna. Another
candidate for success here
3. TESTIMONIO – Seahenge colt on debut for trainer and owner Ion Elarre Alvarez, who has
engaged Anthony Crastus to ride. Outsider
4. TIMMY TRUMPET – A gelded son of Whipper making his debut for trainer and owner Jean-Luc
Pelletan, who has engaged Emilien Révolte to ride. Outsider
5. BOJANGLES – Oasis Dream colt to be ridden on debut by Mickaël Forest for trainer Simone
Brogi. Not taken lightly
6. ECLAT DES FLEURS – Well-bred François Rohaut-trained Dabirsim filly with an attractive
pedigree. Not taken lightly with Valentin Seguy engaged to ride
7. TAROB – Shalaa debutante from the stable of François Rohaut, who has engaged Matthias
Lauron to ride. One to note
8. AYALA – This Advertise debutante is the foal of Group III winner Ilanga. Bought for €75,000 as
a yearling and is likely to go well on debut
9. SEE THE DREAM – Well-bred De Treville filly related to Grand Prix de Paris runner-up Slalom.
Makes plenty appeal on paper
10. ES XARCU – Well-bred Toronado filly related to Group III winner Xanadou. One of three from
the stable of Jean-Claude Rouget
11. ONE EYED PRINCESS – Enrique Léon Penate-trained Due Diligence filly to be ridden on
debut by Marlène Meyer, who has a 1,5kg allowance
Summary : An opening event for unraced two-year-olds in which Jean-Claude Rouget is strongly
represented with 3 runners and likely to dominate, with ZWEIG (1) slightly preferred ahead of
stable companion GARCILASO (2), who is well bred. AYALA (8) is also likely to go well on debut
in the colors of the Pilarski family. The third string to the Rouget bow, ES XARCU (10), should not
be underestimated either.
SELECTIONS
ZWEIG (1) – GARCILASO (2) – AYALA (8) – ES XARCU (10)
R2 – PRIX DE BERNADETS – 2000m (a1 1/4m) – ALL WEATHER – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 23.000
1. ANTARES – Has improved with each outing and finished 3rd at this venue in her latest start
last month. Not taken lightly
2. LINA – Only narrowly beaten by a good filly when finishing 2nd at Toulouse lst time out. Repeat
of that performance here will maek her hard to beat
3. MADAME LYDIA – Has not shown anything to get excited about in her three outings, finishing
unplaced on each occasion. Others preferred
4. PRINCESS OF HEART – Would have gained plenty from the experience of her debut (8th) but
is best watched for now. Others preferred
5. JUBBAH – Inconsistent and was disappointing recently at Pornichet, having finished 4th here
in her prior outing. Outsider
6. ESPERANCE CHAUFOUR – Showed some signs of improvement last time (5th) after a
modest debut 7th. More needed, so best watched for now
7. PAGANY – 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. LADY OF NABEUL – Changed hands after winning a claiming race at Clairefontaine this
summer and finished 5th at Le Mans in her first start for new connections. Has leading claims
here
9. SOLENA – Finished an encouraging 4th on debut at Tarbes and would have improved with the
benefit of that experience. Keep safe
10. SILPENY – Well-related Penny’s Picnic debutante related to Son Césio, a three-time Group
winner. One to note on debut
11. ANGEL OF MUSIC – Alexandre Lartigau-trained Toronado filly to be ridden on debut by
Maxime Foulon. Best just to watch for now
Summary : LINA (2) improved to be only narrowly beaten at Toulouse in October and will be
difficult to beat if reproducing that performance here. LADY OF NABEUL (8) has the form and
experience to pose a threat, so warrants respect. SOLENA (9) finished an encouraging 4th on
debut and is likely to improve with the benefit of that outing, so also has legitimate claims for a
spot on the podium. ANTARES (1) and SILPENY (10) complete the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
LINA (2) – LADY OF NABEUL (8) – SOLENA (9) – ANTARES (1)
R3 – PRIX DE BIZANOS – 2000m (a1 1/4m) – ALL WEATHER – Divised Handicap – Flat – EUR € 14.000
1. CHIEF’S APP – 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. MONA LISA – Struggling to regain any form or spark the improvement needed to be
competitive here, so unlikely to trouble the judge
3. BLACK GAIA – Finished 4th here two starts back and on that form could have a role to play,
despite starting from the widest stall
4. JUSTE BERE – Finished 2nd and 3rd in two previous outings before fluffing his lines over
1600m last time. Ought to do better stretching back out to this distance
5. VERDINA – Inconsistent but did finish 2nd three starts back and was a winner four outings ago.
Unreliable but not incapable of having a say
6. GOLONDRINA – Struggling to regain any form or spark the improvement needed to be
competitive here, so unlikely to trouble the judge
7. LA CATELLA – Seldom far off the mark and finished 5th over 1600m last time. Can get into the
picture going 2000m now
8. CAFE SAIGON – Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust
but is as hard to rule out
9. LIEBE KINDER – Lines up here in good form and physical condition. Capable of recapturing
the winning thread from a favourable starting stall
10. LEVANT – 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. DIRTY DOZEN – Inconsistent but did finish 2nd here last year, so is not incapable of getting
into the picture. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
12. LA FILLE DE BERLIN – Winner four starts back but has struggled since, finishing unplaced in
3 consecutive outings.
Needs to reaffirm
13. CAVANI KAIZEN – Has been holding form at a lower level but faces a tougher task now, so
others are preferred. Watch for now
14. PEDROZIO – Has maintained a good level of form and consistency for new connections,
never finishing out of the first four since joining Frédéric Sanchez. Keep safe
15. BILWAUKEE – Unreliable but has won twice at this course, so is not incapable of staking a
claim here judged on his best references. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
16. WINO – Has looked distinctly ordinary for some time now, so her chances are limited even at
this level. Ignore
Summary : LIEBE KINDER (9) has finished 2nd in three of his last five outings, including in two
consecutive starts recently, so wouldn’t be winning out of turn and he is good value to reconnect
with success here. JUSTE BERE (4) let the side down over 1600m last time but is better than that
effort suggests and, on the strength of his earlier form, should bounce back over this distance to
pose a threat. BLACK GAIA (3) is drawn widest of all but has the means to stake a claim too.
PEDROZIO (14) and LA CATELLA (7) are also capable of getting involved.
SELECTIONS
LIEBE KINDER (9) – JUSTE BERE (4) – BLACK GAIA (3) – PEDROZIO (14)
R4 – PRIX DE MONT-DE-MARSAN – 2400m (a1 1/2m) – ALL WEATHER – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 20.000
1. THE TOP GATSBY – Consistent filly with sound form references, including a handicap victory
before finishing 3rd in a conditions race last time. Will be factor
2. ZOKOA – Beaten for the first time in three starts at this track when 6th over 2000m recently.
Could have a say over this trip
3. SANBER – Unreliable but not incapable of getting into the picture judged on his best
references. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
4. MY HOPE – Consistent for the most part and is competitive at this handicap value. Will make
her presence felt
5. SPANISH LIGHT – Runner-up on his handicap debut over 2000m from an outside stall gate.
Can open his account if as effective over this trip
6. KADANCE DE BOZOULS – Out of sorts but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day.
Has only a place chance here in a race of this nature
7. SWEET WISH – Has maintained a respectable level of form and consistency in minor events
on the turf but has shown her limits on the PSF. Outsider
8. LANCEUR D’ALERTE – Capable sort who, judged on his 3rd over this course and distance
two starts back, should have a role to play. Respected
9. ROI MERCURE – Struggling to regain any form or spark the improvement needed to be
competitive here, so unlikely to trouble the judge
10. GRAND COURGEON – Finished 3rd at Bordeaux over 2400m recently and remains
unexposed on this surface – his one run on PSF yielded a 6th. Not taken lightly
11. EVAMIS – Has looked distinctly ordinary for some time now so her chances are limited, even
at this level. Ignore
12. COCOON QUATRE – Inconsistent, more effective in claiming races and has no references on
this surface. Best just to watch for now
13. OAK WOOD – Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but
is as hard to rule out
Summary : In his last five starts, SPANISH LIGHT (5) has been 4th and 3rd twice before
finishing 2nd in consecutive outings. He wouldn’t be winning out of turn and is good value to open
his account stretching out to this distance for this handicap. He will, however, have to thwart the
likely challenge of top-weight THE TOP GATSBY (1), who will enjoy the benefit of Marlène
Meyer’s 1,5kg allowance, as well as LANCEUR D’ALERTE (8) who finished 3rd here 2 starts
back and is better than his most recent outing suggests. MY HOPE (4) completes the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
SPANISH LIGHT (5) – THE TOP GATSBY (1) – LANCEUR D’ALERTE (8) – MY HOPE (4)
R5 – PRIX DE BUROS – 2000m (a1 1/4m) – ALL WEATHER – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 23.000
1. RAMSES CHOP – Failed to confirm the improvement of his previous outing (4th) when only 5th
last time but did not enjoy the run of the race on that occasion. Capable of better
2. DADAS BOY – Placed over 1200m in the United Kingdom so is dangerous to dismiss
stretching out to this trip now. Beware
3. AGOSTINO MASUCCI – Showed enough to work with when finishing 4th on debut and would
have gained plenty from that experience. Dark horse
4. NOSS DEMRAUD – Hard to make a case for having finished unplaced in both outings, so is
best watched for now. Others preferred
5. EL KALBITO – Finished a much-improved 2nd at this venue last time after four modest
outings. Should make his presence felt if confirming that progress
6. DELIRIUM TREMENS – Changed hands after improving to finish an encouraging 3rd at
Deauville last time. Could have more to give
7. LE PHOCEA – Showed some improvement by finishing 6th last time after a modest 9th on
debut. Can get into the picture if making further progress
8. LOUSTIC BERE – Caught the eye with a fast-finishing 2nd after a tardy start on debut at
Bordeaux. Should have more to offer
9. MOTADARREK – Did not go unnoticed when finishing 6th debut and the form of that race has
held up well. Will be wiser to the task
10. O PATRAO – Showed something to work with when finishing 5th on debut and would’ve come
on with the benefit of that experience. Dark horse
11. SNATCHER – Failed to confirm the promise of his debut 4th when only finishing 6th here last
time over track and trip. Has scope to do better
12. NASHVILLE – Philippe Sogorb-trained Kheleyf gelding to note on debut with Anthony Crastus
booked to ride. Not taken lightly
13. IAMICHOP – Alexandre Gavilan rides this Panis gelding on debut for trainer Didier Guillemin.
Best watched for now
14. ULTRATREIZE – Simone Brogi-trained Ultra colt making his debut with Anaëlle Mekouche
engaged to ride, with the 2,5kg allowance a help. Watch for now
Summary : LOUSTIC BERE (8) overcame a tardy start by running on to take a fast-finishing 2nd
on debut at Bordeaux and will need only to jump on terms here to fight for success.
MOTADARREK (9) is also likely to improve following a decent introduction in which he finished
an encouraging 6th, so could pose a threat. EL KALBITO (5) improved in his last start to finish
2nd at this venue and ought to make his presence felt if building on that progress, while
DELIRIUM TREMENS (6) appeals most of the remainder.
SELECTIONS
LOUSTIC BERE (8) – MOTADARREK (9) – EL KALBITO (5) – DELIRIUM TREMENS (6)
R6 – PRIX DE L’ASSOCIATION DES PROPRIETAIRES DU SUD-OUEST – 2000m (a1 1/4m) – ALL WEATHER – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 17.000
1. BARBAGGIO – Likely to improve with the benefit of an introductory outing (6th) but is best
watched for now. Others preferred
2. LE CORSAIRE – Caught the eye by running on to finish 3rd on debut and ought to have gained
plenty from that experience. Should have more to offer
3. ESPINACO – Has looked rather ordinary to this point so his chances are limited, even at this
level. Ignore
4. SANSKRIT – Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but is
as hard to rule out
5. GOLDENSIM – Consistent sort with sound form credentials, having never finished worse than
4th at Pau. Will be a factor
6. WILD HAWK – Seldom finishes far off the mark and is not incapable of getting into the picture,
though has no more than a place chance
7. GRIS DE PERLES – Absent since last April having finished 5th in both outings. Has scope to
improve with freshness on his side, so could well surprise
8. SNOBBISH – Runner-up on debut in Madrid, Spain and is likely to improve on his first start on
French soil. Respected
9. SAFO DE MITILENE – Showed signs of improvement when finishing 4th last time but will need
to raise her game to get a look in here
10. LA MAZEL – Fetched €60,000 this summer having started her career in the United States.
Finished 2nd last time before being disqualified and is good value to make amends here
11. NICOLASA – Has looked rather ordinary in her two appearances this year, finishing 7trh on
both occasions. Best watched for now
12. LUXU – Struggling to regain any form or spark the improvement needed to be competitive
here so isn’t likely to trouble the judge
13. FULL COLOUR – Boasts the joint highest rating of the runners engaged in this race and has
finished 2nd in two of her last three starts, including her most recent outing. Winning chance
14. VERSION COX – Consistent filly with sound form references on the turf. Not one to be
underestimated stepping onto PSF for the first time
15. WIRI WIRI – Has shown signs of improvement in minor events recently so will need to raise
her game even further to get a look in here
16. VALDIPAUL – Margot Romary, with the benefit of a 2,5kg allowance, rides this Battle of
Marengo gelding on debut for owner and trainer Marion Fabre
Summary : LA MAZEL (10) started her career encouragingly on American racetracks and was
disqualified after finishing 2nd in her first start on French soil. She needn’t improve a great deal to
open her account here and is taken to get the better of FULL COLOR (13), who has the form and
form and experience to fight for victory. GOLDENSIM (5) would not be winning out of turn either
and has the means to pose a threat too, which also applies to LE CORSAIRE (2) who finished
3rd on debut and should improve with the benefit of that experience.
SELECTIONS
LA MAZEL (10) – FULL COLOUR (13) – GOLDENSIM (5) – LE CORSAIRE (2)
