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France Form Sheet – 18th February
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R1 – PRIX DE LARUNS – 1400m (a7f) – ALL WEATHER – Class 4 Handicap – Flat – EUR € 14,000
1. VEGA DREAM – Four unplaced runs of late, 2nd before that at Deauville over 1300m in a
Class 3 race on Boxing day. Needs to get back on track
2. LA FIBRE – 6th last time in a Class 3 handicap at this track on January 31st. Has eased in the
ratings and ought to be in the top three
3. BLACK COSMO – Has numerous unplaced runs of late, the latest was 12 days ago at
Toulouse in a Class 4 race over 1200m. Avoidable
4. VICTORY CAT – Unplaced last time, 3rd before that over 1600m at Pau on January 4th in a
Class 4 race. Live chance
5. SOLITARY MAN – Has been running well without a win of late, 5th at this track over 1600m
last time on January 31st in a Class 4 race. Can play a lead role
6. LA CATELLA – Unplaced recently but ran well when 4th before that at Pau over 1600m in a
Class 4 race on January 31st. In the mix
7. IZAKAYA – 5th last time over 1200m at Toulouse 12 days ago in a Class 4 handicap. Out of
form and hard to fancy
8. KOREM – 5th last time and 2nd before that at Saint-Cloud on November 10th over 1200m in a
Class 3 handicap. Others make more appeal
Summary: In a moderate race that will not take much winning it may pay to side with SOLITARY
MAN (5). He has been running well without a win of late but has been found a good opportunity
by his connections to get back in the winner’s enclosure. VICTORY CAT (4) has plenty of ability
but like a few others is not the most consistent, if in the mood he can feature. LA CATELLA (6)
and LA FIBRE (2) are the ones that could be each-way options.
SELECTIONS
SOLITARY MAN (5) – VICTORY CAT (4) – LA CATELLA (6) – LA FIBRE (2)
R2 – PRIX DE GOURETTE – 2000m (a1m 1/4) – ALL WEATHER – Newcomers – Flat – EUR € 21,000
1. NONANCOURT – Newcomer by Cracksman, from a leading stable and will be expected to be
competitive on his debut
2. ADVIENTO – Unraced son of Almanzor, the dam was useful winning at Group 3 class in
France. Ought to be in the mix
3. LOUP DU PYLA – Newcomer by Dabirsim, stable runners are not fully forward usually on their
debut runs. Any market support will be informative
4. QUARTIER MAITRE – Newcomer by Zarak, leading trainer who might not have this gelding
fully wound up for this debut run. Watch the betting
5. BAYAMOON – Newcomer by Toronado, top trainer who can ready a debutante. Market
support should be noted
6. SHASTANA – Newcomer by Bated Breath, nice profile and should be well tuned for a bold
show on debut. Monitor the betting
7. SANDY – Unraced filly by Cloth Of Stars, should improve for this opening run. The betting can
be the best guide
8. LAS VEGAS DREAM – Unraced filly by Oasis Dream, the dam was a winner. Shrewd stable
and any market support should be informative
9. VIGATATA – Newcomer by Sea The Moon, the stable runners warrant respect on debut.
Market support can guide
10. MASSAGOTE – Unraced filly by Kheleyf, stable runners tend to improve for a run of two.
Monitor the betting exchanges
Summary: NONANCOURT (1) looks good on paper and a bold run can be expected on his
debut. He can get the better of the nicely bred ADVIENTO (2) whose dam was a useful performer
winning at Group 3 class in France. He will make his rivals work hard. The filly VIGATATA (9) has
a choice pedigree and is one to keep a close eye on in the betting exchanges. SHASTANA (6)
could fare best of the remainder.
SELECTIONS
NONANCOURT (1) – ADVIENTO (2) – VIGATATA (9) – SHASTANA (6)
R3 – PRIX CHARLES FLORENCY (PRIX DU PAYS BASQUE) – 2000m (a1m 1/4) – ALL WEATHER – Class 4 Handicap – Flat – EUR € 14,000
1. TOP GLORY – 5th three runs ago is the best run recently over 2100m at Pornichet on
December 27th. Hard to be positive about
2. BECQUANON – Has several unplaced runs since a win over 1800m in August in a Class 4
handicap. Needs to bounce back to form
3. GRAND COURGEON – Has five unplaced runs since a 3rd at Bordeaux Le Bouscat in late
November over 2400m in maiden race. Opposable
4. MONA LISA – Won last time at Pau over 2000m in a Class 4 handicap on January 14th. Likes
this venue and can feature
5. RICHMOND – Fair 5th last time over 1400m at Pau on January 12th in a Class 4 race. Place
chance
6. LIEBE KINDER – Nice 3rd last time over 2000m at Pau 14 days ago in a Class 3 handicap.
Looks ready to win again
7. TITE NANA – Four unplaced runs of late, 4th before that over 2000m in a Class 4 race in July.
Makes very little appeal
8. DIRTY DOZEN – Won three runs ago over 2000m at Pau on December 1st in a Class 4 race.
Outside place chance
9. AL IMPACT – 2nd five starts ago over 2250m in a Class 4 race in mid- June. Out of form and
best avoided
10. RIONEGRO – 4th three runs ago over 1600m at Pau in a Class 4 race in December. Makes
limited appeal
11. FIAMELCA DOLOISE – 3rd three runs ago on the PSF in a Class 4 race in late September
over 2600m. Consider
12. CAFE SAIGON – 5th last time over 2000m in a Class 3 handicap 14 days ago at Pau. One to
pay attention too
13. POULFOS – Has several unplaced runs of late, the latter over 1650m 15 days ago in a Class
4 race. Hard to recommend
14. A GIBRALTAR – 4th three runs ago over 2400m at Pau in a Class 4 handicap in early
January. Capable of being in the mix
15. GOUT SUCRE – 7th last time over 2000m at Pau in mid-January in a Class 4 race. If in the
mood he can make the top three
16. BILWAUKEE – 4th three runs ago is the best form of late, that was over 2000m at Pau in a
Class 4 event. Vulnerable
Summary: In an open race, the nicely drawn LIEBE KINDER (6) should get a nice track position
from stall 6 and is the one to side with ahead of MONA LISA (4) who won at Pau over 2000m last
month and ought to be thereabouts again today. CAFE SAIGON (12) is not straightforward but
has enough talent to be involved in this modest affair. RICHMOND (5) is one for the place
backers to latch on to.
SELECTIONS
LIEBE KINDER (6) – MONA LISA (4) – CAFE SAIGON (12) – RICHMOND (5)
