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France Form Sheet – 22nd February
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R1 – PRIX DES LANDES – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Class 2 – Flat – EUR € 22,000
1. CHAI D’OEUVRE – Has raced three times, all on PSF, and twice finished 5th including his last
start over 1600m at Pau on 8 January. Best watched for now switching to turf for the fisrt time
2. MANGAKEN – Improving last-start winner over 1200m at Toulouse on 20 November. Steps up
in class returning from a break but should have more to offer
3. GOLDEN STATE – Versatile filly, effective on both turf and PSF, and is consistent for the most
part with sound references. Runner-up over 1600m on PSF at Pau on 22 January and her
experience will stand her in good stead
4. LES REYS – Won on debut at this venue before finishing 2nd in a race similar to this one at
Toulouse over 1400m in October. Was not seen to best effect when only 6th in a 1600m Listed
race there on 11 November
5. LA DOLOISE – Finished 3rd on debut at Dieppe in July but has regressed since, failing to build
on that early promise. Was a well-beaten 15th over 1500m on PSF at Deauville on 26 January –
others preferred
6. MONNA VANNA – Finished 2nd on debut at Tarbes over 1500m and has confirmed that promise
in 2 subsequent outings over 1600m on PSF at Pau, winning in December and finishing 3rd on 22
January. Dark horse
7. ECLAIRE LA VIE – Maintained a good level of form and consistency last year – has references
at a higher level, including a good 4th in a 1600m Listed race at Toulouse on 11 November. Keep
safe
8. CHATAIGNE – Revealed potential in three starts over 1000m in the spring and didn’t go
unnoticed when finishing 5th in a Listed race over 1000m at Vichy on 17 May. Warrants respect on
her reappearance over this trip
Summary: LES REYS (4) showed promise in each of her three starts last year and proved her
debut win over 1600m on this track was no flash in the pan by finishing 2nd in a similar contest
over this distance at Toulouse before her creditable 6th in a Listed race, so it could pay to side with
her making a winning reappearance in this opening event. Last-start winner MANGAKEN (2) is
improving so ought to remain competitive stepped up in class, while this drop in grade should suit
CHATAIGNE (8) who also warrants respect on her return. ECLAIRE LA VIE (7) has a score to
settle with the selection so could get involved.
SELECTIONS
LES REYS (4) – MANGAKEN (2) – CHATAIGNE (8) – ECLAIRE LA VIE (7)
R2 – PRIX DE CAPEYRON – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 15,000
1. HONG KONG STAR – Disappointing last start (12th) in a PSF handicap at Deauville on 6 January
but ought to be competitive back on the turf at this level. Keep safe
2. STIRLING – Seldom far off the mark but is hard to win with (1 victory from 28 starts) and is
probably more effective on PSF. Finished 11th in a 1600m handicap at Pau on 31 December but
races here without blinkers
3. PISORNO – Boasts references at a higher level but does appear to have lost his way, finishing
downfield in each of his last 4 starts. Was a well-beaten 11th in a claimer at Le Croisé-Laroche on
28 October
4. VIRIMOON ETOILE – Has dropped to a competitive mark in the ratings and confirmed as much
by finishing 4th over 1600m in a PSF handicap at Pau on 31 December. Reverts to the turf now for
the first time since October 2022
5. HOOK – Inconsistent veteran with better references at a lower level in conditions/claiming races.
Finished 12th on PSF over 1700m at Pornichet on 1 December
6. BEYOND MY DREAMS – Unreliable veteran whose competitiveness at this level is beyond doubt
but who remains inconsistent. Finished 8th in a 1200m handicap on turf at Toulouse on 6 February
7. O GRE DES SAISONS – Inconsistent but is effective on both surfaces and has proven his
competitiveness off his current mark, which he did last time by finishing 4th in a 1200m turf handicap
at Toulouse on 6 February. Dark horse
8. GOOD VICTORY – Returned to form with a reassuring 2nd over 1600m in a claimer at Toulouse
on 6 February. Can have a say with a repeat of that performance
9. MARVELOUS CAPRICE – Has dropped steadily in the weights/ratings and sparked
improvement last time by finishing 5th over 1200m in a handicap at this venue on 19 November.
Ought to be competitive dropped another 1,5kg
10. SHANGRI LA – Proved his form and well-being on PSF at Pau last time, finishing a good 2nd
in a 1600m handicap on 31 December. Lacks references on heavy ground, though
11. JASMIN DORE – Has regained form since dropping to his current mark and confirmed the
improvement of his previous start (2nd) by finishing 2nd at Tououse over 1200m on 6 February.
Winning chance
12. PRINCESSE VERA – Benefitted from having the blinkers refitted last time, when running out
an easy winner of a handicap over 1700m at Marseille-Borely on 13 February. Ought to remain
competitive despite her 3kg penalty
13. VENETICO – Lightly raced veteran whose best performances/references have been achieved
at a lower level. Was a well-beaten 13th in a conditions race on PSF over 2000m at Cagnes-surMer on 30 January
14. FLYLEYF – Has won two handicap races off a higher mark but did appear to lose his way last
year before a layoff. Not seen since finishing 11th in a handicap at Le Mans on 24 October 15. CAPELENA – Could do better reverting to the turf having finished a well-beaten 12th in a PSF
handicap at Deauville on 6 December. Watch for now
16. STONEHENGE – A modest sort with poor references at a lower level. Has finished unplaced in
3 consecutive claiming races, the last (7th) of which over 1600m at Toulouse on 6 February
Summary: JASMIN DORE (11) has already proven efficient on heavy ground and is competitive
off his current mark too, so is likely to fight for victory. PRINCESSE VERA (12) won at Marseille
last time in different conditions but ought to remain competitive under a penalty. HONG KONG
STAR (1), whose last outing around this course yielded a good 3rd, could also play a leading role.
MARVELOUS CAPRICE (9), with the benefit of his rider’s allowance, and resurgent GOOD
VICTORY (8) remain capable of staking a claim too.
SELECTIONS
JASMIN DORE (11) – PRINCESSE VERA (12) – HONG KONG STAR (1) – MARVELOUS
CAPRICE (9)
R3 – PRIX DE MERIGNAC – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 18,000
1. NUIT D’ALIENOR – Won a 1400m PSF handicap at Pau in October but has been disappointing
is her last three starts over 1600m on that course. Was 10th in a Quinte+ race there on 31 January
– remains capable of better
2. KATALINA – Inconsistent but has revealed sufficient means and boasts references in handicaps
off a higher mark, including a 6th on turf over 1400m in July. Was 12th on PSF at Pau on 22 January
but should do better
3. CHARM KING – Won back-to-back PSF handicaps over 2000m at Pau before finishing a
creditable 7th over that course and distance last time (4 February). Can get into the picture switched
back to turf now
4. SEGERA – Has dropped 1kg in the weights/ratings following a disappointing last start (11th) in
a 1500m handicap on turf at Cagnes. Already proven her competitiveness at this level, so shouldn’t
be condemned
5. WAIPA – Won a 1600m PSF handicap at Pau on 4 January but struggled under a 3kg penalty
last time when only 9th over the same track and trip in a Quinte+ race on 31 January
6. DANDY COOL – Inconsistent but is seldom far off the mark. Finished 6th in a 1400m handicap
on the turf at Le Mans on 13 November. Will tempt the lovers of outsiders
7. IDAHO JAMES – Won back-to-back 1200m handicaps before failing to make an impression in a
1600m claiming race at Toulouse on 6 February. Not to be written off back in a handicap
8. MONTIGNY – Won an 1800m turf handicap at Nort-sur-Erdre in October but has finished
unplaced in 4 subsequent outings, the latest in a PSF handicap over 1600m at Pau on 12 January.
Outsider
9. CHAAM – Won a 2000m turf handicap at Toulouse in October but has struggled in his four
subsequent outings, including a Quinte+ race last time (8th) over 1600m on PSF at Pau on 31
January
10. YSSINGEAUX – Has struggled for form and consistency after a 3,5kg penalty for winning and
finishing 2nd in two starts at Dax last year. Was 12th in a 1600m turf claimer at Toulouse on 6
February
11. CODE OF SILENCE – Seldom far off the mark racing off of a higher rating at a higher level, so
should play a leading role here with Ioritz Mendizabal called on to ride. Was 7th in a 1400m PSF
handicap at Pau on 22 January
12. BECHO – Last-start winner of a claiming race on turf over 1600m at Toulouse on 6 February.
On the evidence of that victory, she ought to remain competitive back in a handicap off an
unchanged mark
13. TERANGA – Was an authoritative winner of a 1400m PSF handicap at Pau last month and
ought to fare better here switching back to the turf after a disappointing last start (10th) over 1300m
on PSF at Deauville 14. CALEDONIA – Lightly raced filly who has finished 2nd once and 4th twice in her seven starts.
Was a well-beaten 12th in a PSF handicap over 2000m at Pau on 2 February
15. SHOWMAN – Has gone off the boil and been soundly beaten in each of his last five starts. Was
15th in a Quinte+ race over 1600m on PSF at Pau on 31 January
16. JORDAN BAKER – Was slightly disappointing when only 7th in a 1600m PSF handicap at Pau
on 31 January, having been in good form before that. Should have a role to play here given
Delphine Santiago’s 1,5kg allowance
Summary: CODE OF SILENCE (11) hasn’t been finishing far off the mark in recent outings at a
slightly higher level so ought to acquit himself competitively here, given this ease in grade and
proven efficiency on rain-affected ground. BECHO (12), however, is capable of following up his
last-start win in a claiming race at Toulouse off an unchanged mark. JORDAN BAKER (16), in good
form at present, and mud-lark IDAHO JAMES (7) are likely to make their presence felt and can get
onto the podium.
SELECTIONS
CODE OF SILENCE (11) – BECHO (12) – JORDAN BAKER (16) – IDAHO JAMES (7)
R4 – PRIX D’ALBRET – 2400m (a1m 1/2) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 18,000
1. VERLAN – Disappointing last run when well beaten in a handicap at Cagnes sur mer over 2500m
on 15 January. Capable of better and is not out of it
2. PLATEADO – Has lost is way in last five starts since winning a handicap at Dax in September
and was 8th in a Conditions race at Pornichet-La Baule over 310m on 27 December. Best watched
for now
3. JARDIN BLEU – May have needed last two starts and was 6th last time out in a handicap at
Toulouse over 2400m on 6 February. Likes the heavy track and can bounce back to score
4. BUSINESS PLAN – Won three times last year but has been modest in last three starts and was
7th last time out in a handicap at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 3200m on 7 February. More needed to win
this race
5. ARGYRON – Disappointing last run when tenth in a handicap at Deauville over 2500m on 26
January. In good form before that and is not out of it
6. LONG KE WAN – Unreliable but did win four times last year and was third in a Claimer last time
out at Toulouse over 2400m on 20 November. Meeds to do more to win this race
7. PENCLAUDJEANGREEN – Showed improvement when fourth last time out in a Conditions race
at Machecoul over 2950m on 3 February. Can do even better this time
8. THE MAGIC MAN – Unreliable and was 11th in a handicap at Toulouse over 2400m on 6
February. Others are preferred
9. SILVER SILK – Struggling of late and was 8th last time out in a Conditions race at Machecould
over 2950m on 3 February. Others are much preferred
10. GARRY D’AZE – A bit of a disappointment when seventh in a handicap ar Deauville over 2500m
on 26 January. Better on the grass and can bounce back to surprise
11. OLYMPE TEA – Well beaten last time out in a handicap at Pornichet-La Baule over 3100m on
7 January. Probably better on the turf and is capable of an upset
12. ANTAIOS – At the top of his game and has won three of his last four starts including a handicap
last time out at Deauville over 2500m on 26 January. Carries a 4kg penalty but deserves respect
13. MESTREYF – Has not shown much in four starts and was 7th in a Conditions race at La Testede-Buch over 140m on 9 February. Others are preferred
14. DAYDREAMS – Yet to win a race and was well beaten in a handicap at Pau over 2400m on 14
February. Place chance on best form
15. PINTXOPOTE – Non runner
Summary: JARDIN BLEU (3) proved in need of the last two starts. Comfortable in deep ground
and entrusted to Ioritz Mendizabal, he could well bounce back to score. PENCLAUDJEANGREEN
(7) has just made a return to form and can fight out the finish. VERLAN (1) is clearly better than the
last runw oudl suggest. ARGYRON (5) was in good form before disappointing last time out and has
a winning chance.
SELECTIONS
JARDIN BLEU (3) – PENCLAUDJEANGREEN (7) – VERLAN (1) – ARGYRON (5)
