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France Form Sheet – 20th January
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R1 – PRIX DES GRILLONS – 2400m (a1 1/2m) – ALL WEATHER – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 15.000
1. MOONFLIGHT – Decent 3rd two runs ago at Le Croise Laroche over 2500m in a Class 3 race,
has won at this track in 2022. Player
2. ETERNAL OPTIMIST – Has eased in the ratings since a win over course and distance in
February 2023. Among the leading hopes
3. AGOUREIL – Unplaced last time, 3rd before that 17 days ago over 1800m. Has placed form at
this track. Can have a say
4. FORBIDDEN SECRET – Has been running credibly without success of late. Previous course
winner. Can score
5. BADEN ROCKS – Has dropped in the ratings, is 2kg lower than when he last won and ought to
be on the premises. One to keep safe if in the mood
6. PARK OF DIAMOND – 2nd two runs ago in a Class 4 race over 2500m. Capable on his day
although has not been the most consistent of late
7. YELLOWBLUE – Has several unplaced efforts of late, the latter over 1900m last month. Looks
out of form at the moment
8. ELIZABEA – 2nd last time at Koln (DEU) over 2200m in late October. Has yet to win and others
make more appeal
Summary : FORBIDDEN SECRET (4) is the tentative selection in what looks to be an open race
with a large portion of the field not the most reliable. He can get his head back in front and probably
has the most to fear from MOONFLIGHT (1) who has won previously at this track and shaped well
two runs ago. ETERNAL OPTIMIST (2) and AGOUREIL (3) are likely to be involved and warrant
respect from a place perspective.
SELECTIONS
FORBIDDEN SECRET (4) – MOONFLIGHT (1) – ETERNAL OPTIMIST (2) – AGOUREIL (3)
R2 – GRAND PRIX DES JEUNES JOCKEYS ET APPRENTIS – 2400m (a1 1/2m) – ALL WEATHER – Condition Race Qualifier – Flat – EUR € 14.000
1. CILANTRO – Fair 4th last time over 2500m on the PSF in a Class 4 race in late December. Can
feature
2. LIFE’S A BREEZE – 2nd two starts ago over 2400m in a Class 4 race in late November. Others
make more sense
3. QUEEN BAY – Two unplaced runs of late, 3rd before that over 2600m in late November on the
PSF. Has work to do
4. IZANA BERE – Won four runs ago over 2400m in late October and was 3rd on her penultimate
run on the PSF over 2600m in early December. Consider
5. MOMO NELSON – Nice 3rd last time on the PSF 17 days ago over 2400m in a Class 4 handicap.
Each way must
6. ZLARA – Unplaced last time over 3200m earlier this month. Did win in March over 2400m in a
Class 4 race and is one to keep safe
7. PETIT CHOSE – 4th last time over 2500m in a maiden at Hyeres in mid-October. Ought to be
thereabouts
8. AMERICAN JOKER – Has six unplaced runs since a win over 2400m at this track in January
2023 in a Class 3 handicap. Needs to get back on track
9. COASTAL DREAM – Unplaced last time, 2nd before that over 2200m in a Class 3 event in late
October. In the mix
10. REGINA LILLIE – Two unplaced runs recently, 3rd before that over 2400m at Vittel in mid-July.
Others preferred
11. GRANDE JULIA – Three unplaced runs recently, 4th before that over 2000m on the PSF in
November. Opposable
Summary : CILANTRO (1) handles the surface well and has been running well recently. He can
edge this from IZANA BERE (4) who has a couple of modest runs of late but did win in late October
and can have a say at the business end. MOMO NELSON (5) is one for the each-way backers to
look at closely after a good run on the PSF at Lyon La Soie last time earlier this month. PETIT
CHOSE (7) heads the remainder.
SELECTIONS
CILANTRO (1) – IZANA BERE (4) – MOMO NELSON (5) – PETIT CHOSE (7)
R3 – PRIX DE TUNIS KASSAR SAID – 2150m (a1 5/16m) – TURF – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 16.000
1. COW BOY – Decent 4th last time over 2100m in a Class 3 race at Pornichet last month. Can
play a prominent role
2. QUIEN SABE – Unplaced on the sole run to date over 2100m in early December at Seville(ESP).
Others make more appeal
3. ALMIRO – 5th at Deauville over 1900m on the only run to date in early December. Should
improve from that and feature
4. ALMOST UNREAL – Unplaced at Deauville over 1900m in late December on his only start. More
needed to feature
5. GIMANZOR – 2nd at Lyon La Soie over 2150m in a Class 3 race in early December when last
seen. Ought to be involved
6. KETAMINE BAILLY – Four unplaced runs of late, 2nd before that over 1900m at Deauville in
February 2023. Can play a lead role
7. LA NOTAIRE – Unplaced on the only run to date over 2100m in mid-April. Has had a long
absence and is best watched for now
8. FIND YOUR WINGS – Has shown very little in several runs so far over different trips. Looks hard
to recommend
9. DIANA MOON – Has shown fair form in maiden races of late, the latest when 3rd at Craon over
2400m last month. Place chance
Summary : GIMANZOR (5) has a good opportunity to get off the mark in this maiden after a good
effort when second last month at Lyon La Soie over 2150m on his third start. He has more to come
and should be too smart for main rival KETAMINE BAILLY (6) who has plenty of talent although
she can be frustrating. COW BOY (1) shaped well when fourth last time and ought to play a lead
role at the business end. ALMIRO (3) is also one to consider.
SELECTIONS
GIMANZOR (5) – KETAMINE BAILLY (6) – COW BOY (1) – ALMIRO (3)
R4 – PRIX GROUPE IPPOLITO (PRIX DE GRIMAUD) – 2150m (a1 5/16m) – TURF – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 23.000
1. SAFWAN – Did well when 4th on the sole run to date over 1600m at Deauville in mid-August.
Player
2. SAIL ON – Two good runs so far when 2nd on both of them, the latter over 2000m in November.
Has more to come and ought to be involved
3. LUCKY BERE – 3rd last time over 2000m at Saint-Cloud in late November. Is improving and can
not be discounted
4. COL DU PRE’ – Promise when 3rd over 2000m in late November on only his second start. Can
make an impact
5. TREIZE – 4th last time over 2000m in late November. Has shown promise in all three starts but
others are preferred
6. BAAL HOWARD – Has been unplaced in all four runs so far, the latter over 2150m 17 days ago.
Avoidable
7. SABROZURA – 4th last time over 1700m in October at Marseille Borely. Might find a few of these
too smart
8. TREFLE VOLANT – Nice run when 2nd at Le Mans over 1950m in October. Has been given
some time since that run and can score
9. BELIEVER – Fair debut 2nd in late November on the only run over 1800m at Fontainebleau.
Each way option
10. CYNIC – 3rd at Saint-Cloud over 2000m in mid-November last time. Has more to do in a
competitive race
Summary : TREFLE VOLANT (8) looks like a colt with plenty of promise and was a good second
at Le Mans when last seen in late October. He can score from the likely main danger SAFWAN (1)
who ran well on the only start in August and will have learned plenty for that outing. COL DU PRE’
(4) is one to include in all place bet permutations. SAIL ON (2) has been second on both runs so
far and is not one to overlook.
SELECTIONS
TREFLE VOLANT (8) – SAFWAN (1) – COL DU PRE’ (4) – SAIL ON (2)
R5 – PRIX DE COGOLIN – 2150m (a1 5/16m) – TURF – Condition Race – Flat – EUR € 23.000
1. CITY GIRL – 4th last time over 2000m on the PSF in early December. Might find a few of these
too good
2. MAKEMAKE – 5th last time in a handicap on the PSF and ran 2nd before that in December at
Chantilly. In the mix
3. HIGH WAY – 6th on the only start over 2000m in late November. One to watch out for later when
handicapped
4. SINDIA – Unplaced on the sole run over 2000m on the PSF last month. Needs a few of these to
falter
5. THE SHAKING – Two second-placed runs in September, the latter over 2000m at Vichy. Not to
be discounted
6. PAUPIE – 6th last time over 2150m at Lyon La Soie 17 days ago. Needs vast improvement to
be involved
7. CHINCHA ALTA – Fair 2nd in a handicap last time over 2000m in November. Ought to be
therabouts
8. PORTE DU CIEL – Ran with promise on the sole run over 2000m in late November and can step
forward from that and have a say
9. SOLEIL LEVANT – Promise on both runs so far, a 5th placed run in late November at Deauville
last time was encouraging. Player
10. COUPE D’EUROPE – 6th on the sole run so far over 2000m in late November. Can progress
from that and be involved
11. BRUXELLES – Unraced filly by Cloth Of Stars, will improve for this experience. Any market
support should be noted
Summary : It is easy to make a case for lots of the lineup, the slight preference is for SOLEIL
LEVANT (9) who shaped with promise last time at Deauville and looks the type to keep progressing.
CHINCHA ALTA (7) could give her the most to do as she has more experience and did well when
running in a handicap last time when she was second. MAKEMAKE (2) and COUPE D’EUROPE
(10) have plenty more to come and can have a say in proceedings.
SELECTIONS
SOLEIL LEVANT (9) – CHINCHA ALTA (7) – MAKEMAKE (2) – COUPE D’EUROPE (10)
R6 – PRIX DES MYOSOTIS – 1500m (a7 1/2f) – TURF – Divised Handicap – Flat – EUR € 17.000
1. LONG STORY SHORT – Has still to win but has been showing decent form of late over this trip.
Ought to be in the shake-up
2. MAKENO – 2nd last time at Saint-Cloud over 2000m in late November in a Class 4 handicap.
Place claims
3. LE KAKOU – Has dropped in the ratings to a reasonable mark and is capable of making an
impact
4. LUCAN FAST – Has five unplaced runs so far, the latter over 1500m in November. Looks hard
to fancy
5. MIKYPHELPS – Has shown very little form of late, the best on offer was a 4th at this track in
February 2022. Avoidable
6. DANCE COLONY – Fair 4th two runs ago at Saint-Cloud over 1300m in late November. Capable
of a bold show
7. EL PROFESSOR CHOP – Has won once in 17 starts so far, poor form of late and others make
more appeal
8. MIAMI BEET – 4th two runs back over 2000m at Toulouse in December and won off a higher
mark in 2022. Not to be overlooked
9. PRINCESSE VERA – 3rd two runs ago over 1400m at Toulouse in late November in a Class 4
handicap. Consider
10. MAKHZEN – Has several unplaced runs of late, has dropped in the handicap but looks out of
form
11. PRINCE LOS – Ran well when 3rd over 2000m 11 days ago on the PSF and looks ready to get
his head back in front
12. MEHANYDREAM – 4th two runs ago over 1300m at Deauville in a Class 4 handicap in late
December. Others preferred
13. ENJOY THE SILENCE – 3rd two runs ago over 1500m at Deauville in a Class 4 handicap in
late December. Makes limited appeal
14. MY RIVER – Has yet to win in 23 runs so far, the latest effort was over 1500m in late December
when down the field
15. QUENTOR – Poor form and lightly raced since 2022. The latest run was 16 days ago at Pau
over 1600m when well behind. One to pass over
Summary : The drop back to 1500m after a good third over 500m further last time should not pose
too many issues for PRINCE LOS (11) who is the selection. LONG STORY SHORT (1) has yet to
win but likes this trip and ought to play a lead role. DANCE COLONY (6) ought to be on the premises
in a race where a large number of the runners are out of form. MAKENO (2) arrives after a good
second at Saint-Cloud and should be on the premises.
SELECTIONS
PRINCE LOS (11) – LONG STORY SHORT (1) – DANCE COLONY (6) – MAKENO (2)
