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France Form Sheet – 8 September
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C1 – PRIX LA ROCHETTE – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Gr3 Race – Flat – EUR € 80,000
1. HOUQUETOT – Smart Wootton Bassett colt, winner of consecutive 1400m races at Compiegne.
Lost little in defeat when 2nd (beaten for the first time) in the 1400m Group III Prix François Boutin
at Deauville on 11 August – could atone
2. LIBYAN PHAROAH – Improving last-start winner who, having finished 2nd in consecutive
outings, deservedly opened his account at Deauville over 1400m on 6 August. Further progress
required
3. HEYBETLI – Exciting, progressive colt. Has confirmed the promise of his encouraging debut 2nd
behind HOUQUETOT (1) by winning both subsequent outings, the latest a lucrative 1300m sales
race at Deauville on 15 August
4. REVOLUTIONNAIRE – Runner-up to HEYBETLI (3) in a lucrative 1300m Arqana Series sales
race at Deauville on 15 August. Will have a role to play
5. TIEGO THE FIRST – Debut winner at Saint-Cloud over 1200m in May and justified favouritism
in a 1400m Listed race at Deauville on 7 July. Not taken lightly
6. MIDNIGHT STRIKE – Finished unplaced (15th of 22) in Group II Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot
on 18 June though wasn’t beaten a long way. Had previously run 3rd in a Curragh Group III (Marble
Hill Stakes) over 1200m on 25 May – respect
7. SILIUS – Winner of his second start at Chantilly over 1400m and acquitted himself well when 4th
in a Listed race over 1600m at Deauville on 17 August. More needed at this level
8. SIR TOMMY CEN – Confirmed the promise of his winning debut at Dieppe over 1400m by
maintaining his unbeaten status with a 1500m last-start success at Deauville on 13 August. Faces
his acid test
Summary: HOUQUETOT (1) suffered defeat for the first time when 2nd to an Irish visitor in a
1400m Group III last time and has the means to atone. However, he will need to thwart the likely
challenges of MIDNIGHT STRIKE (6), another raiding from Ireland, HEYBETLI (3), a last-start
winner who finished 2nd to the selection on debut, and REVOLUTIONNAIRE (4), runner-up to
HEYBETLI (3) last time. The remainder are promising competitive for the places. Good race!
SELECTIONS
HOUQUETOT (1) – MIDNIGHT STRIKE (6) – HEYBETLI (3) – REVOLUTIONNAIRE (4)
C2 – PRIX DU PRINCE D’ORANGE – 2000m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Gr3 Race – Flat – EUR € 80,000
1. MEYDAAN – Consistent and maturing stayer with sound references/form credentials (albeit over
further), including a win in a 2200m Listed race. Has finished 4th in consecutive recent starts, the
latest a 2400m Group III on 1 August
2. SUPERCOOLED – In 7 starts, he has only once missed the podium (6th in Group I Poule d’Essai
des Poulains). Has subsequently regained momentum, finishing 2nd in a Listed race and 3rd in
Group III Prix Daphnis at Deauville on 4 August (both races over 1600m)
3. OMBUDSMAN – Godolphin’s exciting Night Of Thunder colt unbeaten in 3 starts, the latest on
French soil in a Listed race over 2000m at Deauville on 11 August. Could improve sufficiently to
preserve his 100% record
4. FAST TRACKER – Winner of 3 consecutive starts including a 2000m Listed race at Chantilly
before finishing 13th of 14 runners in the Group I Prix du Jockey Club over 2100m at Chantilly on
2 June. Shouldn’t be hastily condemned
5. FIRST LOOK – Smart juvenile last year and a high-class performer as a three-year-old this term.
Runner-up in the Group I Prix du Jockey Club (2 June) before finishing 4th in 2000m Group III
Hampton Court Stakes at Ascot (20 June)
6. MAP OF STARS – Winner on debut over 1800m on this course in his sole two-year-old start and
made an eye-catching/winning comeback in a 2000m Listed race at Compiegne on 22 July,
maintaining his unbeaten status. Likely improver
7. START OF DAY – Progressive filly on a steep upward trajectory – has confirmed the promise of
her encouraging debut (4th) by winning all 3 subsequent starts, the latest a 2000m Listed race at
Vichy on 18 July – gets a 1,5kg sex allowance
Summary: Undefeated OMBUDSMAN (3) has answered every question asked of him by improving
with each start/step up in class. He made a winning start on French soil in a Listed race over this
distance last month and seems more than capable of proving himself at Group III level with further
progress likely. FIRST LOOK (5) sets a good standard, though, having finished 2nd in the Group I
Prix du Jockey Club, and will fight for victory on his return to France after a creditable 4th at Ascot
when last seen. Unbeaten MAP OF STARS (6) is unexposed so isn’t underestimated either.
Consistent MEYDAAN (1) completes the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
OMBUDSMAN (3) – FIRST LOOK (5) – MAP OF STARS (6) – MEYDAAN (1)
C3 – LA COUPE DE MAISONS-LAFFITTE – 2000m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Gr3 Race – Flat – EUR € 80,000
1. HAYA ZARK – Classy, lightly raced entire with references at the highest level. Won Group III
Prix Exbury on his reappearance in March and the Group I Prix Ganay in April before finishing 3rd
in the Group I Prix d’Ispahan on this course over 1850m on 26 May – sets the standard
2. WOODCHUCK – Consistent performer boasting sound references/form credentials at this level,
including a last-start 2nd in the Group III Prix Gontaut-Biron over 2000m at Deauville on 11 August
3. DOLAYLI – Unplaced (7th) at Group I level in the 1600m Queen Anne Stakes at Ascot on 18
June but has sufficient means to bounce back and fight for victory. Closely matched with HAYA
ZARK (1) on the form of their Group I clash in the 1850m Prix d’Ispahan (26 May) on this course
4. AL MUBHIR – Ultra-consistent hard-knocker whose competitiveness at this level is assured. Won
a 2000m Sandown Listed race in July and finished a creditable 4th in 2000m Group III Rose Of
Lancaster Stakes at Haydock (10 August)
5. CERTAIN LAD – High-class veteran with solid form references/credentials, which include
finishing 2nd in back-to-back recent starts – in a 2000m Group III at Haydock last month and in the
2000m Winterhill Stakes at Windsor (24 August)
6. FLIGHT LEADER – Talented, sparingly raced colt who has regained momentum (confidence) by
winning 2 of 3 outings this year, including his latest in a Class 1 PSF conditions race over 1900m
at Deauville on 1 August. Not taken lightly
7. ELUSIVE PRINCESS – Lightly raced filly with considerable means/ability and whose
competitiveness at this level is beyond doubt. Has finished 3rd in both comeback outings this year,
the latest in a 2000m Group III at Deauville on 11 August
Summary: HAYA ZARK (1) boasts by far and away the best references in this Group III contest
and, even under top-weight 60kg on his return from a break, looks hard to oppose given the ease
in grade. CERTAIN LAD (5), an eye-catching winner of a Compiègne Listed race on his last foray
to France, and DOLAYLI (3), who is closely matched with the selection on their Group I Prix
d’Ispahan clash, lead the opposition ahead of lightly raced FLIGHT LEADER (6) and consistent AL
MUBHIR (4).
SELECTIONS
HAYA ZARK (1) – CERTAIN LAD (5) – DOLAYLI (3) – FLIGHT LEADER (6)
C4 – PRIX RFM – SUPER HANDICAP DE LA RENTREE – 1850m (a1m1/8) – TURF – Class 1 Handicap – Flat – EUR € 100,000
1. ANTHORUS – Good winner of a quality/well-composed Class 2 over 1600m at Lyon-Parilly in
June. Subsequently contested a 1600m Vichy Listed race in which he finished 5th on 19 July.
Carries top-weight 60kg, so just watch for now
2. MORPHEWAN – Progressive colt enjoying a fruitful 2024 – eight podium finishes in handicaps,
most in the Quinté+ category, including 3 victories. Last-start winner of a 2000m Quinte+ at
Deauville on 10 August (penalized 4kg)
3. BEVAN – Winner of the coveted Grand Handicap de Lamorlaye at Chantilly in June. Proved his
competitiveness under a 3,5kg penalty (current mark) by finishing 4th in an 1800m Listed race at
Clairefontaine on 27 July – respect
4. CICCIO BOY – Won a Quinté+ for the 4th time on 14 July at Chantilly over 1800m but struggled
under a resultant penalty in his last start, finishing 13th over 1900m on PSF at Deauville on 18
August
5. MONTY – Consistent performer in conditions races this year and returns to handicaps, almost 4
years after his Quinté+ victory at Deauville, at competitive mark. Runner-up in a 1950m
Châteaubriant conditions race on 16 August
6. AZKA – Caught the eye with a reassuring 3rd in a 1900m Quinte+ handicap on PSF at Deauville
on 18 August. Will be a factor if confirming that form/improvement
7. HARRY WAY – Placed at Group level as a three-year-old, notably on this track (2nd in the Prix
Noailles and Prix Hocquart). Put an indifferent spring campaign behind him with a last-start victory
in a 1600m conditions race at La Teste (in first-time headgear) on 13 August. Should play a leading
role with the euqipment retained
8. LEV – Won an 1800m Quinté+ at La Teste on 27 June 27 and was far from disgraced when
finishing 8th in the Grand Handicap of Deauville (1600m Quinte+ on 4 August) on 4 August. Will
make his presence felt
9. KLEORA – Last-start winner of 1900m Quinté+ on PSF at Deauville on 18 August. Penalized
3kg for that success and isnt as effective on turf
10. FUTURE FATE – Caught the eye when 4th on his handicap/Quinte+ debut at Dieppe over
1800m in July. Proved his versatility and confirmed that form/improvement by winning a 1900m
Quinte+ on PSF at Deauville on 17 August and he should remain competitive despite earning a
4kg penalty
11. TUMBLER – Has demonstrated commendable consistency in Quinté+ races, finishing 2nd over
1500m on PSF at Deauville on 25 August and 5th over 1600m on turf at Chantilly on 3 September.
Attractive outsider
12. DEVIL IN THE SKY – Unplaced in 4 handicap appearances, 3 of them in this category – the
latest (6th) in a 1900m Quinte+ contest on PSF over 1900m at Deauville on 18 August
13. INCRACKABLE – Runner-up in a Class 3 conditions race over 1800m on 24 August at
Clairefontaine – was favourably engaged under the conditions. Makes her handicap debut – best
watched for now
14. HAMLET’S NIGHT – Runner-up in consecutive Quinte+ handicaps, over this course and
distance on 4 July and on PSF over 1900m at Deauville on 11 August. Not taken lightly
Summary: HARRY WAY (7) acquitted himself well at Group III level last year before enduring a
lean spell in the spring. However, he returned to winning ways last time in first-time blinkers and
looks good value to follow up with the headger retained. FUTURE FATE (10), himself a last-start
winner, should remain competitive for victory despite the resultant penalty. LEV (8), in-form
MORPHEWAN (2) and AZKA (6), whose last-start 3rd at this level was encouraging, are also
contender for the podium. BEVAN (3), KLEORA (9), and MONTY (5) complete the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
HARRY WAY (7) – FUTURE FATE (10) – LEV (8) – MORPHEWAN (2)
C5 – PRIX DU MOULIN DE LONGCHAMP – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Gr1 Race – Flat – EUR € 450,000
1. CHARYN – Consistent Group I performer who has taken his game/form to new heights, winning
the Group I Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot before following up in the Group I Prix Jacques Le
Marois at Deauville on 11 August
2. TRIBALIST – Specialist miler with multiple Group II and Group III victories – also 3rd in the 2022
Group I Poule d’Essai des Poulains. Finetuned his prep in the Group III Prix de Ris-Orangis (9th)
over 1200m at Deauville on 7 July
3. CARAMELITO – Has looked better than ever recently, winning a 1600m Listed race on this
course before his career-best effort in winning a 1600m Group III at Chantilly on 14 July. Needs to
raise his game again pitched into a Group I
4. KELINA – Talented, lightly raced filly and winner of last year’s Group I Prix de la Forêt. Has
regained momentum with 2 comeback outings this year, the latest (6th) in the 2000m Group I Prix
Rothschild at Deauville on 28 July
5. RAMADAN – Proven miler whose only defeat in 5 starts over this distance came in the Group I
Poule d’Essai des Poulains (finished 5th). Showed his form and well-being by winning the 1600m
Prix Daphnis at Deauville on 4 August
6. NOTABLE SPEECH – Leading three-year-old colt with 5 wins from 6 starts – suffered his only
defeat in the Group I St James’ Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot. Set the record straight in the Group
I Sussex Stakes at Goodwood on 31 July, beating older rivals
7. HENRY LONGFELLOW – An exciting prospect as a two-year-old and a high-class performer at
three this year, albeit without success. Finished (2nd) ahead of NOTABLE SPEECH (6) at Royal
Ascot in Group I St James’ Palace Stakes but only 4th behind that rival in Group I Sussex Stakes
at Goodwood on 31 July
Summary: CHARYN (1) completed a rare Queen Anne-Jacques Le Marois Group I double recently
and, given the strength of that form, looks capable of completing the hat-trick. Younger rivals and
fellow British raiders NOTABLE SPEECH (6), multiple Group I winner who beat older rivals when
taking out the Group I Sussex Stakes last time, and HENRY LONGFELLOW (7), who was 2nd in
the St James Palace Stakes, have the means to make life difficult for the selection, which can also
be said of both RAMADAN (5) and TRIBALIST (2). A smashing renewal!
SELECTIONS
CHARYN (1) – NOTABLE SPEECH (6) – HENRY LONGFELLOW (7) – RAMADAN (5)
C6 – PRIX ALPHONSE BECHTOLD – 2000m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 18,000
1. WAITARA – Has really struggled of late and was 8th last time out in a Claimer at Dieppe over
1800m on 29 July. Needs to find a few lengths to win
2. ALAMSAR – Unreliable and was 9th last time out in a handicap at Vichy over 2000m on 31 July.
Better on the PSF and others are preferred
3. SILVER BEAUTY – Unreliable and was 8th last time out in a handicap at Compiegne over 2800m
on 22 June. Could surprise this distance
4. BRAVE SHIINA – Has struggled all year and was 8th last time out in a handicap at Moulins over
2200m on 26 August. Needs to find a few lengths to win
5. SECOND TO NONE – Probably best on the PSF and was 5th last time out in a handicap at
Deauville over 1900m on 22 August. Capable of making the frame
6. ANTRIM – On a long losing run but he is holding his form and he was fourth last time out in a
handicap over this course and distance on 13 June. Has a place chance returning from a break
7. ANTINEA – Has struggled of late and was tenth last time out in a handicap at Aix-les-Bain over
2000m on 4 July. Better on the PSF and others are preferred
8. BREMONTIER – Did not show his best last time out when 6th in a handicap at Vittel over 2100m
on 18 August. In good form before that and is not out of it
9. STELLA MARINA – Has not shown much in three starts and was 6th last time out in a Conditions
race at Vichy 1850m on 19 August. Could improver on handicap debut
10. LIDISBARN – Only modest of late and was 5th last time out in Germany over 2200m on 18
August. More is needed to beat these rivals
11. RED NUREYEV – Yet to win a race but is knocking hard at the door and was runner-up last
time out in a handicap at this track over 2350m on 8 July. Can go one better
12. SIR WALTER – Disappointing form of late and was 7th last time out in a handicap at
Clairefontaine-Deauville over 1800m on 12 August. Others are preferred
13. SAGUARO – Very consistent this year and was victorious in a handicap last time out at Vittel
over 2100m on 18 August. Can follow up under a 2.50kg penalty
14. KING’S CROWN – Has struggled of late and was 8th last time out in a handicap at Vittel over
1600m on 25 August. Others are preferred
15. COEUR DE ROUME – Showed what he is capable of with a handicap win last time out at Vichy
over 2000m on 19 August. Carries a 1kg penalty but can double up
16. RONALDO – Did not show his best last time out when 6th in a handicap at Vittel over 3400m
on 25 August. Did better before that and can earn some minor money
Summary: SAGUARO (13) is very consistent and did pick off a handicap last time out but will need
to overcome a penalty to follow up. COEUR DE ROUME (15) showed vast improvement when
scoring last time out and should have more to offer. SECOND TO NONE (5) is better on the PSF
but is not out of it. RED NUREYEV (11) is knocking loudly and should be involved with the finish
yet again.
SELECTIONS
SAGUARO (13) – COEUR DE ROUME (15) – SECOND TO NONE (5) – RED NUREYEV (11)
C7 – PRIX CENTRAKOR (PRIX DE LA ZORN) – 2000m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 16,000
1. AS DE JUILLEY – Unreliable of late and was 7th last time out in a handicap at Vittel over 2100m
on 18 August. Has won over this course and distance so deserves some respect
2. MONTGINO – Did not show his best when 9th last time out in a handicap at Vittel over 3400m
on 2 August. In good form before that and has a place chance
3. LUCKY YOU – Did not show her best when 6th last time out in a handicap at Moulins over 2200m
on 26 August. Has won twice this year and is capable of an upset
4. DARLING CHALLENGE – Not disgraced when 5th last time out in a andicap at Vichy over 2400m
on 15 August. Has won twice already this year and is not out of it
5. SWEET BETSY – Very consistent all year and was fourth last time out in a handicap at Vittel
over 3400m on 25 August. Better this distance and sets the standard for the race
6. JOLIENENE – On a very long losing run but was 5th last time out in a Conditions race at
Wissembourg over 2150m on 20 May. Could need this run returning from a break
7. SCORPIO – Has really struggled of late and was 12th last time out in a handicap at Vittel over
3400m on 25 August. Needs major improvement to win
8. A STOLEN KISS – Has struggled all year and was 11th last time out in Germany over 1600m on
28 July. Others are much preferred
9. RIVER LILLY – In good form and was third last time out in a handicap at Vichy over 2000m on
19 August. Can contest the finish again
10. LE HOULME – On a very long losing run but did run well when third in a handicap at
Clairefontaine-Deauville over 2400m on 24 August. Can do even better this time around
11. SECRET GLORY – Probably better on the PSF and was 11th last time out in a handicap at
Compiegne over 1600m on 24 May. Likely to need this run returning from a break
12. TRIPTAJIKA – Very unreliable and was well beaten last time out in a handicap at ClairefontaineDeauville over 1800m on 24 August. Others are preferred
13. FILZMOOSERIN – Yet to win a race and was 6th last time out in a handicap at Vittel over 1600m
on 12 August. Better this distance and is capable of making the frame
14. ACATANA – Has not shown much yet and was 9th last time out in a handicap at Vittel over
2400m on 12 August. Needs major improvement to win
15. CORAL SLIPPER – Unreliable and was 5th last time out in a Conditions race at Vittel over
1600m on 25 August. More is needed to beat these rivals
16. ARAMIS D’AZUR – On a very long losing run and was 7th last time out in a handicap ar
Deauville over 2500m on 18 August. Has a place chance on best form
Summary: SWEET BETSY (5) is very consistent and could be rewarded with a victory soon. She
deserves the utmost respect in this handicap. LE HOULME (10) ran well when third last month and
could do a lot better this time around. RIVER LILLY (9) is in good shape and should also be
concerned with the finish. FILZMOOSERIN (13) is better this distance but has yet to win a race.
SELECTIONS
SWEET BETSY (5) – LE HOULME (10) – RIVER LILLY (9) – FILZMOOSERIN (13)
