France (Clairefontaine) Form Sheet & Race Previews – Saturday, July 27

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France Form Sheet – 27 July

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C1 – PX EXPO ITI.DEBARQ. ET BAT. DE NORM. – ARCH. DEP. DU C (PX DES NAIADES) – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Maiden Race – Flat – EUR €30,000

1. APRIL FLOWER – Finished 7th over 1400m at Compiegne in a maiden on the 22nd of June 2024. Others preferred
2. CHAMARANDE – Poor effort on debut in 16th position over 1600m at Clairefontaine in a maiden on the 5th of July 2024. Others make more appeal
3. BERLINETTA – Finished 10th over 1600m at Clairefontaine in a maiden on the 5th of July 2024. Would be a surprise winner
4. OLYA – Finished 6th on debut over 1400m at Compiegne on the 22nd of June 2024. Place chance with improvement to come
5. VERTICAL BLUE – Finished a clear 2nd over 1400m at Chantilly in a maiden on the 26th of June 2024. Winning chance
6. CERVINIA – Not disgraced in 5th spot over 1600m at Clairefontaine in a big maiden field on the 5th of July 2024. Can run into the money
7. MAGIC IMPRESA – Dam won once over 1600m and this filly may be in need of a run before showing something positive. Follow the market
8. REALITY CEN – Well bred daughter of Justify who could be absolutely anything on debut and is one to follow. The market will be our best guide

Summary: VERTICAL BLUE (5) has done very little wrong to date and looks ready to go one better. She will appreciate the extra yardage and rates the one to beat. REALITY CEN (8) ticks a lot of boxes and is likely to be ready to rock and roll on debut so any market support would be significant. OLYA (4) would have tightened up with that debut effort and could be prominent for the placings. CERVINIA (6) should find herself challenging for the back end of places.

SELECTIONS
VERTICAL BLUE (5) – REALITY CEN (8) – OLYA (4) – CERVINIA (6)

C2 – PRIX DU VILLAGE DES EXPOSANTS DU 80E ANNIVERSAIRE (PX DES TRITONS) – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Maiden Race – Flat – EUR €30,000

1. YELLOW HAWK – No show in 8th spot over 1350m at Lyon Parilly in a maiden on the 24th of June 2024. One to pass by
2. MANDATORY – Finished 7th on debut over 1400m at Lion D’angers in a maiden on the 11th of July 2024. Would be a surprise winner
3. SOLTAN GATSBY – Well held in 3rd spot over 1400m at Nantes in a maiden on the 3rd of July 2024. Others preferred
4. GIUSEPPE BALLOCCO – Finished 3rd over 1100m in a claimer at Saint-Malo on the 15th of July 2024. Others inspire more confidence
5. PONDERADO – Finished 3rd over 1400m at Saint-Cloud in a maiden on the 4th of June 2024. Should be in the firing line
6. BELLAGIO – Finished 6th behind a reopposing sort over 1400m at Saint-Cloud in a maiden on the 4th of June 2024. Place chance
7. I GOT RHYTHM – Dam won five times from 1500m – 1900m including a win at Listed level and he could be a factor on debut. Follow the market
8. PROSECUTOR – Dam raced twice without any success but this nicely bred son of Persian King hails from a powerful yard and should know the business. One to follow
9. MON FAVORI – Dam raced ten times without success and this newcomer could need the experience. One to pass by
10. GET BARAKA – Dam was unraced but this colt gets the services of Maxime Guyon which could indicate that he’s ready to run well. The market will be our best guide

Summary: PROSECUTOR (8) debuts for a powerful combination and should know his job on debut. He is the type that should be forward and this seems like a suitable starting point. PONDERADO (5) produced a solid effort on debut and gets weight off the back which makes a significant difference for a young horse. I GOT RHYTHM (7) makes his debut here and could be of interest should there be confidence behind him in the market. BELLAGIO (6) should have more to offer after his debut run.

SELECTIONS
PROSECUTOR (8) – PONDERADO (5) – I GOT RHYTHM (7) – BELLAGIO (6)

C3 – PX COIFFURES ET MAQUILLAGES DU DEBARQUEMENT (PX DE BROCOTTES) – 2200m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 4 Race – Flat – EUR €16,000

1. BARC – Runner up over 2400m at Compiegne in a Class 4 course qualifier on the 12th of July 2024. Winning chance
2. ATHINEOS – Well beaten in 10th spot over 2400m at Compiegne in a Class 3 divided handicap on the 9th of July 2024. One to pass by
3. ZILRAK – Finished 7th in a Class 4 hurdling race over 3400m at Dieppe on the 2nd of May 2024. A great deal more is required on the flat
4. PANJAMAN – Not at best when finishing 12th over 2400m at Compiegne in a Class 3 divided handicap on the 9th of July 2024. Dangerous off current mark
5. ROMANELLO – Finished 4th over 1900m at Deauville in a Class 3 divided handicap on the 6th of July 2024. Include in all bets
6. FEARLESS CHEETAH – Not at best when finishing 13th over 1900m at Deauville in a Class 3 divided handicap on the 6th of July 2024. Place claims on prior form
7. ALGECIRAS – Winner over 2350m at Strasbourg in a Class 4 divided limited handicap on the 8th of July 2024. More needed here
8. SAANEN – Finished 10th over 2000m at Compiegne in a Class 3 divided handicap on the 9th of July 2024.
9. SZAFRAN – Failed to finish over 2400m at Granville in a Class 4 on the 15th of July 2024. Would be a surprise winner
10. BAIKAL – Solid effort in 4th spot over 2250m at Parislongchamp in a Class 3 divided limited handicap on the 4th of July 2024. Include into the play
11. COGNAC – Finished a close up 4th over 2100m at Saint-Cloud in a Class 3 divided limited handicap on the 21st of June 2024. Each way chance

Summary: In a very competitive looking field, PANJAMAN (4) could represent some value despite not being in the greatest form at presence, he has taken on tougher in the past and looks well placed off his current rating so could be a factor if things go his way in running. BARC (1) is seldom far off them and put up a pleasing run last time out so should go well on the basis off that effort. ROMANELLO (5) is a consistent performer who gets weight off the back and should be involved at the finish. COGNAC (11) ran an improved race at his latest outing and with a repeat performance, he could be in the shake up.

SELECTIONS
PANJAMAN (4) – BARC (1) – ROMANELLO (5) – COGNAC (11)

C4 – PX DU P. D’AUGE – 9E ET. DDG- GEORGES CAMPRUBI -SWING AM. DES ANNEES40 – 1800m (a1m1/8) – TURF – Listed Race – Flat – EUR €52,000

1. MYTHICO – Finished 8th over 2000m in a Group 3 in Germany on the 4th of July 2024. More to do on French form
2. DAR TOUNGI – Finished 3rd over 2000m at Marseille Borely in a Class 1 on the 21st of June 2024. Should go very close
3. ZACAPO – Runner up over 2000m at Compiegne in a Class on the 12th of July 2024. Work cut out to pose a threat
4. BEVAN – Winner over 1800m at Chantilly in a Class 1 handicap on the 16th of June 2024. Include in all bets
5. DILAWAR – Finished a clear 2nd over 2000m at Compiegne in a Listed race on the 22nd of June 2024. Winning chance
6. SINGERS STAR – Finished 3rd over 2200m in Poland on the 15th of June 2024. Will need to up her game to feature on French debut
7. EUBOA – Finished 3rd behind a reopposing sort over 2100m at Parislongchamp in a Class 3 on the 21st of June 2024. Held on form
8. LEFT SEA – Not at best when finishing 14th over 1600m at Deauville in a Listed race on the 7th of July 2024. Can bounce back to her better form

Summary: DILAWAR (5) has been so consistent without winning at this level and would be deserving off another victory. He has done well with six wins and with a bit of luck, he can make it seven. DAR TOUNGI (2) brings recent winner form to the table and will be a lively player for top honors. LEFT SEA (8) has been running in some challenging races and could find this event to her liking which could see this filly return to form. BEVAN (4) is looking to reel off a hat-trick and needs to be respected.

SELECTIONS
DILAWAR (5) – DAR TOUNGI (2) – LEFT SEA (8) – BEVAN (4)

C5 – PX DEF.ET EXPO. VEHICULES MILIT.DES AMIS DU MT C-PX LUTH ENCHANTEE-FEE – 2400m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Listed Race – Flat – EUR €48,000

1. NORTH RELIANCE – 6th last time, 2nd before that in a Listed race at Baden-Baden (DEU) over 2200m on May 30th. Solid performer and can be a threat
2. SEA THEME – Unplaced last time, 4th before that in a Group 3 race at Haydock (GBR) over 2350m on June 8th. One to consider
3. DSCHINGIS STAR – Unplaced last time, 3rd before that over 2800m in a Listed race on May 5th at Parislongchamp. Might find this difficult
4. YOROKOBI – 4th last time in a Listed race over 2400m at Chantilly on June 16th. One to pay attention too
5. SHAKTI – Good 3rd in a Group 3 race at Parislongchamp over 2400m two runs ago on May 5th and a win before that in March in a Class 2 race. Player
6. VEIL OF SHADOWS – 2nd last time over 2200m at Hamburg-Horn(DEU) in a Listed race on July 7th. Outside place chance
7. AMNERIS – Fair 3rd last time over 2000m in a Listed race on May 9th at Le Lion D’Angers. Can not be ruled out
8. SCARLETT O’HARA – Unplaced last time, 3rd before that in a Group 3 race at Cork(IRE) on June 14th over 2400m. Makes the trip from Ireland and can be competitive
9. EMPRESS WU – Two unplaced runs this year, the latter over 2050m at Newcastle(GBR) in a Group 3 race on June 28th. Looks vulnerable
10. KAMMURI DIAMOND – 4th on both runs this year, the most recent over 2200m at HamburgHorn (DEU) in a Listed race on July 7th. Faces a stiff task
11. SPIRIT OF DREAMS – 4th last time over 2000m in a Group 3 race at Milan (ITA) on June 9th. Might find this a bit too much

Summary: Making the long trip from Ireland could pay for SCARLETT O’HARA (8) who has some solid form in mainly Group races of late. She was third two runs ago at Cork in a Group 3 race and gets the vote ahead of NORTH RELIANCE (1) who travels from Germany. She was second in a Listed race two starts ago in Germany and can have a say in proceedings. SHAKTI (5) is the eachway must. AMNERIS (7) looks best of the remainder.

SELECTIONS
SCARLETT O’HARA (8) – NORTH RELIANCE (1) – SHAKTI (5) – AMNERIS (7)

C6 – GRAND PRIX 80E ANNIVERSAIRE DU DEBARQ. – GP DE CLAIREFONTAINE – 2400m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Listed Race – Flat – EUR €55,000

1. HAMAVI – Good 4th last time in a Group 2 at Saint-Cloud over 2000m on June 30th. Live chance
2. PAY TO LEARN – Looks to be improving, won a Class 2 race last time over 2400m at SaintCloud on June 30th. Can play a lead role
3. DARING PRINCE – 5th last time, won before that in a Class 1 race at Lyon Parilly on May 18th. Ought to be in the shake -up
4. CHARTWELL – 2nd last time in a Class 1 race at Nantes on July 3rd over 2400m. Others rate higher
5. GO DADDY – 3rd last time over 2400m at Ascot(GBR) on June 20th. Makes the trip from the UK but looks vulnerable
6. DONE DEAL – Fair 2nd last time over 2400m in a Class 1 race at Lyon Parilly on June 23rd. Ought to be thereabouts
7. SHEEMA’S ROSE – Unplaced on the last two runs, 2nd before that over 2100m at Saint-Cloud on April 1st in a Group 3 race. Has work to do
8. BETTER TOMORROW – Won last time over 2400m in a handicap at Nantes on June 18th. Might find this a step too far

Summary: PAY TO LEARN (2) looks to be improving and won nicely in a Class 2 race at the end of June at Saint-Cloud. He is given a marginal vote ahead of HAMAVI (1) who ran a good race when fourth in a Group 2 race at Saint-Cloud in June. He will make his rivals work hard. DARING PRINCE (3) is one to pay attention to as he has won three of his six outings so far. DONE DEAL (6) is also a promising colt who can not be overlooked.

SELECTIONS
PAY TO LEARN (2) – HAMAVI (1) – DARING PRINCE (3) – DONE DEAL (6)

C7 – PX CONTES POUR ENFANTS “LE DEBARQ. HEURE PAR HEURE”(PX DES ANEMONES) – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 21,000

1. INTUITION – Credible 3rd last time over 1600m in a handicap at Vichy on July 19th. One to keep safe
2. BAYLINER – Two unplaced runs of late, 2nd before that over 1200m at Marseille Borely in a handicap on May 3rd. Looks vulnerable
3. SOVER FAL – Two unplaced runs this year, the latter over 1400m in a handicap on July 11th when well beaten. Hard to recommend
4. COMMEAUX – Unplaced on the last two runs, 2nd before that over 1300m at Argentan in a handicap on May 5th. Each way angle
5. AMOUREUSE – Won last time over 1400m at this track in a handicap on June 28th. Ought to be in the shake-up
6. GO WITH THE ROSES – Nice 3rd at this track over 1400m in a handicap on June 28th when last racing. Can get her first win
7. SEMPER FI – Decent form of late, 2nd last time at this track when narrowly beaten on June 28th over 1400m in a handicap. Can make an impact
8. CHUNKA WAKAN – 5th last time over 1400m in a handicap at this track on June 28th. Among the leading place chances
9. MISTER GAN – Has several unplaced runs so far, the latter when 6th at this track over 1400m in a handicap on June 28th. Consider for a place
10. SUBLIME CHOPE – Has several unplaced runs of late, the latter at Vichy over 1600m in a handicap on July 19th. Out of form and best watched
11. CITYDOR – Has five unplaced runs so far, the most recent over 1400m in a handicap on July 21st. Looks of limited ability
12. CITYLANDOR – Three unplaced runs of late, 4th before that over 1600m at Loudeac in a maiden on May 11th. Can be overlooked
13. DO IT FOR ME – 2nd two runs ago over 1400m in a Class 3 race at Niort on June 9th. Needs to be more reliable
14. KENPIC – Has shown no form this year, the latest poor performance was at this track over 1600m in a handicap on July 5th. Pass over

Summary: GO WITH THE ROSES (6) has been performing well without a win. She ran well at this track in late June when she was third and deserves to get her head in front this time. SEMPER FI (7) was one place ahead of the selection when they met at this track in June and he has been consistent. He can once again have a say in proceedings. COMMEAUX (4) is probably the one to go with each way. INTUITION (1) can make the frame despite carrying top weight.

SELECTIONS
GO WITH THE ROSES (6) – SEMPER FI (7) – COMMEAUX (4) – INTUITION (1)

C8 – PX FRESQUE GEANTE DU DEBARQUEMENT (PX DU CHEMIN DE L’HIPPODROME) – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR €25,000

1. GOLDFIELD – Nice 2nd last time over 1400m at this track on July 11th in a Class 3 race. Live contender
2. WILD CITY – 4th at Les Sables over 1200m 25 days ago in a maiden race. Tries a handicap but others rate higher
3. GERBERA – Good 2nd last time over 1400m in a handicap on July 11th at Le Lion D’Angers. Looks progressive and can feature
4. ROLL WITH IT – 5th last time over 1600m at Nantes in a maiden on July 3rd. Makes her handicap debut and has a place chance
5. BOMBEY – 3rd last time at Strasbourg over 1200m in a handicap on July 8th. Makes limited appeal
6. BY FAR – 3rd last time over 1400m at this track on July 5th in a claimer. Makes his handicap debut and ought to be on the premises
7. FIRE REBEL – Three unplaced runs so far, the latter over 1400m at Compiegne on July 9th. Opposable
8. GRAND ANGEL – Won last time at Argentan over 1300m in a handicap on June 5th. Can make an impact
9. AMOUAGE – Won over 1400m at this track in a handicap when last seen on June 28th. This is harder with a weight rise
10. FINIMONDO – Has five unplaced runs since a win over 1400m at Chantilly on March 18th in a handicap. Has eased in the ratings and is capable of being involved
11. BAILEYS ILLUSION – 5th last time, 2nd before that over 1400m at Limoges on May 5th in a maiden race. Looks up against it
12. BEST LOOKING – 2nd last time over 1400m at this track in a handicap on June 28th. Others seem more likely
13. PIOLI IS ON FIRE – Won last time at Savenay over 2100m in a Class 3 race on July 14th. Handicap debut and is one to keep safe
14. ALNOORY STAR – 2nd last time over 1600m at Nantes in a Class 3 race on July 3rd. Among the leading place chances

Summary: GERBERA (3) ran a good race when second in a handicap at Le Lion D’Angers earlier this month and is the selection ahead of GOLDFIELD (1) who has run well on three of his four runs this year. He was a pleasing second at this track earlier this month and can once again be involved. GRAND ANGEL (8) looks honest and will be full of confidence after a win in early June. FINIMONDO (10) can make the frame.

SELECTIONS
GERBERA (3) – GOLDFIELD (1) – GRAND ANGEL (8) – FINIMONDO (10)

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