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France Form Sheet – 9 September
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C1 – PRIX DE L’ASSOCIATION DES PROPRIETAIRES PARIS-PROVINCE – 1800m (a1m1/8) – TURF – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 12,000
1. VULDETRADE – Decent form recently, 6th last time and a win before that at Deauville on the
PSF in a handicap over 1900m on August 11th. Key chance
2. CRICRI D’AMOUR – Unplaced last time, he won before that over 1850m at Hyeres on June 28th
in a Class 3 race. Has claims to be involved
3. WELCOME CHARLY – 3rd two runs ago over 1900m in a claimer at Deauville on April 9th.
Others make more appeal
4. RED COUNTESS – Credible 3rd at Vichy in a claimer over 2000m on August 23rd when last
racing. Ought to be in the shake-up
5. BRIONA – Fair 4th on her latest run over 2000m in a claimer at Vichy on August 23rd, she has
placed form when 2nd in a handicap in March at Lyon Parilly. Player
6. WAHAJ – 4th last time over 1600m in a claimer on August 14th on his latest outing. Has work to
do
7. LAST STAND – Unplaced last time, 4th before that in a claimer at Vichy on July 18th over 1850m.
In the mix
Summary: VULDETRADE (1) has had the best form recently and on her first run in a claimer she
is the main selection, she won on the PSF two runs ago but is capable on the turf as well. BRIONA
(5) could be the one to make the selection work hard for success. LAST STAND (7) can also make
some impact and will be expected to be on the premises at the business end. RED COUNTESS
(4) is also worth considering.
SELECTIONS
VULDETRADE (1) – BRIONA (5) – LAST STAND (7) – RED COUNTESS (4)
C2 – PRIX DES ALPILLES – 1800m (a1m1/8) – TURF – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 12,500
1. NEW WAY BABY – Two unplaced runs of late, won before that over 1300m in a claimer at
Argentan on June 5th. Needs to bounce back to her best form
2. SANTO GOLD – Nice win last time over 1400m at San Sebastian (ESP) on August 4th. Looks
to be progressing and can follow up
3. HAVREL – Two unplaced runs so far, the most recent over 1600m at Vichy on August 18th in a
maiden. Looks vulnerable
4. MIDNIGHT ESCAPE – Newcomer by City Light, the dam won four races. One to watch in the
betting exchanges for any support
5. DIMANCHE SOIR – Has shown ability in her four runs, 7th at Toulouse over 1400m in a maiden
on June 19th. One to consider
6. LOUIS DEUX – Four unplaced runs of late, the latest over 1500m in a handicap on August 20th.
Can make the frame
7. SIREN’S SYMPHONY – Unplaced on her sole start over 1600m at Vichy on July 17th in a claimer.
Makes limited appeal
8. ALLABARA – 4th on the most recent outing at Divonne on September 1st in a claimer over
1700m. Others seem more likely
9. MAKING WAVES – Won last time over 1700m in a claimer at Divonne on September 1st. Can
not be overlooked
Summary: SANTO GOLD (2) has improved with each run and managed to get off the mark on his
third run at San Sebastian in early August. He meets a filly that also broke her duck in a claimer at
Divonne over 1700m 8 days ago. She will not lack match fitness. LOUIS DEUX (6) has shown
some ability in four unplaced efforts. She can be involved with DIMANCHE SOIR (5) for minor
honours.
SELECTIONS
SANTO GOLD (2) – MAKING WAVES (9) – LOUIS DEUX (6) – DIMANCHE SOIR (5)
C3 – PRIX JEUNE GENERATION – 1800m (a1m1/8) – TURF – Newcomers Race – Flat – EUR € 23,000
1. GHAWAR – Newcomer by Le Havre, the dam won twice and was placed in a Group 3 race. Will
be well prepared and has a leading chance on his debut
2. VAN DIEMEN – Unraced colt by Van Beethoven, the dam never ran. From a trainer who can
ready a newcomer. Watch the betting for clues
3. SUNRISE DREAM – A gelded son of Ultra, the dam never ran. Will likely improve for this opening
run. Any support in the betting should be noted
4. TRILLION TIMES – Newcomer by Belardo, the dam was placed. Stable runners warrant respect
and usually know what is required. Any market support should be noted
5. STARNBERG – Newcomer by Lawman, the dam won and was Listed placed. Has a choice
pedigree and will be nicely tuned for this debut. Can be on the premises
6. VARENNE – Unraced colt by Threat, the dam was placed. from a leading stable and he looks
good on paper. Any market support should be noted
7. HOLY CAMELOT – Unraced colt by Camelot, the dam won twice. Stable runners warrant respect
and this colt is one to monitor in the betting exchanges
8. CROIX DU LAC – Unraced by Zelzal, trained by a shrewd handler who knows the time of day.
Any support in the betting should be noted
9. MATCH PERFECT – Unraced by US Navy Flag, should be better for this debut run. Watch the
betting for any market interest
10. DIYAA – Filly by Stunning Spirit, stable runners are respected on their debut runs. Any support
in the betting can be informative
11. MARIE DE PRUSSE – Unraced filly by Al Wukair, she should improve for this debut run. The
betting can be the best guide
Summary: Jean-Claude Rouget has two potentially nice colts lining up in the two-year-old race for
newcomers. GHAWAR (1) is out of a smart mare who managed to score twice and was placed
Group 3 Class. Stablemate VARENNE (6) has a nice profile and could be the main threat. HOLY
CAMELOT (7) is a son of Camelot and his dam won two races. He should be watched in the betting
along with VAN DIEMEN (2) who is from a stable that warrants respect.
SELECTIONS
GHAWAR (1) – VARENNE (6) – HOLY CAMELOT (7) – VAN DIEMEN (2)
C4 – PRIX DE PROVENCE – 2400m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 4 Claiming Handicap – Flat – EUR € 12,000
1. HE’S A ROCK STAR – Decent run last time when 2nd over 2400m at Divonne in a Class 4 race
on September 1st. He won twice in the summer over 2600m at Chatillon. Sets the standard
2. CARTER AND GO – Did well when 3rd at Vichy over 2400m in a Class 4 race on his latest run
on August 23rd. One to pay attention too
3. HADLEIGH – 5th last time over 2400m at Vichy in a Class 4 handicap on August 15th. Capable
of making the frame
4. PEGASUS – Has four unplaced runs since a 2nd at Compiegne on March 19th over 1800m in a
Class 3 handicap. Needs to get back on track
5. MARVANCO – Has five unplaced runs recently, the latest over 1900m in a Class 3 handicap at
Deauville on August 22nd. One to pass over
6. ULTRA SMART – Has shown very little in his last few unplaced efforts, the latest over 2000m at
Vichy on July 15th in a Class 4 handicap. Hardly inspiring
7. JUST YOU AND ME – Three unplaced runs so far this season, the most recent at Aix-Les-Bains
over 2500m in a Class 4 handicap on June 27th. Needs a few to falter
8. WATCH IT – 5th last time over 2300m in a Class 4 handicap at Dax on August 20th. Can make
presence felt
Summary: HE’S A ROCK STAR (1) can score off top-weight under Valentin Seguy. He was a
decent second at Divonne 8 days ago. CARTER AND GO (2) did well when he was third last time
at Vichy and can also be on the premises. HADLEIGH (3) looks like a good option for the eachway backers to look at. WATCH IT (8) has to be considered, his form is better than his form figures
suggest.
SELECTIONS
HE’S A ROCK STAR (1) – CARTER AND GO (2) – HADLEIGH (3) – WATCH IT (8)
C5 – PRIX D’ARLES – 2000m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Class 3 Race – Flat – EUR € 15,000
1. CLASH OF CURRENTS – Three recent unplaced runs since a 3rd over 1800m at Marseille
Borely in a handicap on May 31st. Needs to bounce back to form
2. MOULIN BLANC – Three unplaced runs of late, 3rd before that over 2400m at Lyon Parilly on
April 27th in a handicap. Hard to recommend
3. POMELEO – Three tame efforts since a 3rd in a Class 3 race at Marseille Borely over 2100m on
May 31st. Capable if in the mood
4. ONCHAO – Won on his latest run over 2400m in a Class 3 race at Aurillac on August 11th. Can
be competitive
5. MARKER – 3rd last time at Cavaillon over 2200m in a maiden on August 25th. Top three chance
6. BEST OFFER – Two unplaced runs recently, 4th before that at Clairefontaine on August 2nd
over 1800m in a claimer. Others rate higher
7. PARVA SCURRA – Two 3rd placed runs of late, the latter over 2400m in a claimer at La Teste
on August 6th. Ought to be in the shake-up
8. PRINCESSE COLUMBIA – Two unplaced runs of late, 3rd before that over 1800m at Salon
Provence on June 25th. Can be in the mix
9. HASHTAG JOA – Good 2nd at Vichy on her latest outing over 2000m in a claimer on August
23rd. Can play a lead role
10. SWEET NEBULA – Credible 4th over 1800m in a handicap at Marseille Borely on May 31st.
Lightly raced and has more to come
Summary: HASHTAG JOA (9) ran a solid race when she was second at Vichy on her most recent
start in early August. She is given marginal preference to PARVA SCURRA (7) who has been third
on her last two runs and is a danger. SWEET NEBULA (10) has not had too much racing and is
one to take seriously from an each-way perspective. ONCHAO (4) looks best of the remainder.
SELECTIONS
HASHTAG JOA (9) – PARVA SCURRA (7) – SWEET NEBULA (10) – ONCHAO (4)
C6 – PRIX DE MIRAMAS – 2000m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Class 3 Handicap – Flat – EUR € 20,000
1. ROYAL RIGHT – 5th last time in a Class 2 handicap and a win before that in a Class 3 race at
Vichy over 2000m on July 20th. Leading chance
2. PUMP PUMP CITY – Won on his latest run over 1600m at Vichy on August 23rd in a Class 4
handicap. Can not be overlooked
3. MUELHEIMER PERLE – Unplaced last time, won before that over 1850m in a claimer at Vichy
on July 18th. Looks vulnerable
4. EDITED – Has several unplaced runs of late, the latest over 1600m in a Class 3 handicap at
Lyon Parilly only 5 days ago. Hard to recommend
5. SPIRIT GREY – 4th last time over 2000m in a Class 3 race at Aix-Les-Bains on July 14th. Seems
more suited to the PSF
6. GAIDAR – Has four unplaced runs since a 4th over 2200m at Fontainebleau on March 2nd in a
Class 3 race. Hardly inspiring
7. KENZAL – Unplaced last time, 4th before that over 2000m at Marseille Borely on May 27th in a
Class 3 handicap. Might find a few of these too smart
8. WILD SWEETHEART – Won on her latest start over 2000m at Vichy in a Class 4 handicap on
August 14th. Can make the frame
9. DENIA – Won at Vichy last time in a Class 4 handicap on August 14th over 2000m. This requires
more but she is progressing
10. LIGHTED GLORY – Unplaced last time, 2nd before that over 2200m in a Class 4 race at
Clairefontaine on July 31st. One to keep safe
11. KADIYAC – Has five unplaced runs since a 2nd over 1500m on the PSF on March 9th in a
Class 4 race. Out of form and is best watched
12. ARCUBIATU – Nice 4th last time over 1800m at Clairefontaine in a Class 3 handicap on August
12th. Can make presence felt
Summary: ROYAL RIGHT (1) has some consistent form this year, he won two starts ago at Vichy
and was a pleasing fifth in a competitive Class 2 handicap at Deauville last month. He can score
from likely main threat in ARCUBIATU (12) who was a decent fourth last time and won twice in
March in Class 3 handicaps. LIGHTED GLORY (10) is one to include in all of the place bet
permutations. DENIA (9) makes up the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
ROYAL RIGHT (1) – ARCUBIATU (12) – LIGHTED GLORY (10) – DENIA (9)
C7 – PRIX EMILE RIBAL – 1800m (a1m1/8) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 17,000
1. MERCI ELIE – 2nd last time over 2000m at Aix-Les-Bains in a Class 4 handicap on July 4th.
Needs to be more reliable
2. SOAN – Two unplaced runs of late, 2nd before that over 1800m at Marseille Borely on June 21st
in a Class 4 handicap. Others make more appeal
3. SPORT COUPE – Won last time over 1600m at Vichy in a Class 4 handicap on August 23rd.
Penalised but can make the top four
4. AGOUREIL – 4th last time over 2000m at Vichy on July 31st in a Class 4 handicap. One to pay
attention too
5. BLACK WALL – Two unplaced runs of late, won before that over 2000m in a Class 4 handicap
at Aix-Les-Bains on July 4th. Pass over
6. JUSSIFER – Ran a good race when 2nd at Deauville over 1900m on August 22nd in a Class 3
handicap. Can not be overlooked
7. BURWASH – Decent 2nd at Vichy over 2100m in a Class 4 handicap at Vittel last time on August
18th. Can be on the premises
8. PIERRE LE GRAND – Three unplaced efforts of late, 3rd before that over 1600m at Pompadour
on May 26th in a Class 4 race. Looks hard to trust
9. HURRICANE LIGHT – Three unplaced runs since a win over 1600m at Compiegne on May 24th
in a Class 3 handicap. Can be overlooked
10. LES ALDUDES – Three unplaced runs since a win over 1800m at Marseille Borely on June
21st in a Class 4 handicap. Hard to fancy
11. COLBY CHOP – Unplaced last time, 3rd before that over 1600m at Vichy on July 20th in a
Class 4 handicap. Opposable
12. LAUENEN – Won on the latest outing over 1600m at Pompadour on August 25th in a Class 4
race. Can have a say at nice odds
13. FLORIDA SPRING – Got her head in front again last time over 1600m at Cavaillon in a Class
4 race on August 25th. Merits consideration
14. SURPRIZE ME – Fair 3rd last time over 2000m in a Class 4 handicap at Vichy on August 14th.
Beaten just over 1L last time and is worth considering
Summary: JUSSIFER (6) has been in good shape this year with consistent form on grass and the
PSF. His latest run at Deauville was eye-catching when he was only beaten a length into second
place. He can get the better of the possible main threat BURWASH (7) who has shaped well herself
recently. She was a decent second last time at Vittel in mid-August. SPORT COUPE (3) will be in
a good frame of mind after a recent win and can not be discounted. SURPRIZE ME (14) warrants
respect off bottom weight.
SELECTIONS
JUSSIFER (6) – BURWASH (7) – SPORT COUPE (3) – SURPRIZE ME (14)
C8 – PRIX DE LA COTE BLEUE – 1800m (a1m1/8) – TURF – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 15,000
1. KARKHOV – Has several unplaced runs since a win over 1900m at Bordeaux Le Bouscat on
April 22nd in a Class 3 handicap. Out of form and best avoided
2. LONDON WAY – 4th at Divonne over 1700m in a Class 4 race on September 1st when last
racing. Has place claims
3. LONG STORY SHORT – Nice 2nd at Cavaillon in a Class 4 race over 1600m on August 25th,
and some placed efforts recently. Player
4. COME TI AMO – Two unplaced runs of late, 3rd before that over 1600m at Chatillon on June
10th in a Class 4 race. Best avoided
5. MIAMI BEET – Has four unplaced runs since a 3rd over 1600m at Vichy on May 15th in a Class
4 handicap. Unlikely
6. PRINCESSE VERA – Two unplaced runs of late, 4th before that over 1600m at Toulouse in a
Class 4 handicap on May 21st. Makes limited appeal
7. MANA SIS – Won on her latest start over 1600m at La Teste in a Class 4 handicap on August
30th. Ought to be thereabouts
8. PRINCE LOS – Fair effort when 3rd at Cavaillon over 1600m on August 25th. Consistent
performer who can be involved
9. LILY APPLE – Credible 4th at Cavaillon on August 25th over 1600m behind a couple of his rivals
today. Each way angle
10. EMPIRIC – Two unplaced runs of late, 2nd before that over 1600m at Chantilly on May 17th in
a Class 4 handicap. Others preferred
11. RED HOT ACTION – Three unplaced runs this term, the latter over 1600m when well beaten in
a Class 4 race on August 25th. Looks safely held
12. PRETTY WARRIOR – 3rd at Pompadour over 2300m on August 25th in a Class 4 race when
last appearing. Can make the top four
13. TERRE SACREE – Has five unplaced runs this year, the latest over 1600m at Cavaillon on
August 25th in a Class 4 event. Opposable
14. ELLECOEUR DRALLIV – 3rd last time at La Teste over 1600m in a Class 4 handicap behind
MANA SIS (7) on August 30th. One to respect
Summary: In what looks like an open race it may pay to go with LONG STORY SHORT (3) who
was second on her most recent start in late August at Cavaillon. PRINCE LOS (8) was one length
behind in third in the same race at Cavaillon and can give the selection the most to do. LILY APPLE
(9) also ran in the same race and was fourth. She is an each-way option. MANA SIS (7) looks best
of the remainder.
SELECTIONS
LONG STORY SHORT (3) – PRINCE LOS (8) – LILY APPLE (9) – MANA SIS (7)
C9 – PRIX FAST FOX – 1300m (a6f1/2) – TURF – Newcomers Race – Flat – EUR € 30,000
1. ZALARI – Marie Vélon takes a handy 1,5kg off the back of this Kodiac colt whose dam won a
Listed race over a mile as a three-year-old. Keep safe
2. DREAM OP FAL – Gavin Hernon-trained Dream Ahead colt to be ridden on debut by Corentin
Bergé who takes 2,5kg off the back
3. SOGNO MIO – Holy Roman Emperor newcomer trained by Gianluca Bietolini who has engaged
Jérôme Moutard to ride this colt
4. GAULOIS GLORIEUX – Enzo Corallo rides this Galiway colt on debut for trainer Christophe
Ferland. An attractive outsider
5. SIECLE D’OR – Supplemented Godolphin-owned Lope De Vega colt trained by André Fabre.
Not to be taken lightly with Hugo Besnier in the irons
6. STARLORD – André Fabre-trained Too Darn Hot colt with Mickaël Barzalona in the saddle. Likely
to play a leading role
7. CLAPTON – Well-bred Frankel colt out of a Dubawi mare. Likely type with Maxime Guyon up for
trainer Christophe Ferland
8. BOOTSTRAPPER – Dylan Salmon takes a handy 3,5kg off the back of this Goken gelding on
debut for Carlos & Yann Lerner’s stable
9. FELIX AUX ORMES – Kodiac colt to be ridden on debut by Hugo Journiac for trainer Yann
Barberot. One of the likely outsiders
10. JOVIALITE – Fabrice Chappet-trained Medaglia d’Oro debutante from a stable renowned for
its success with young horses. Cristian Demuro is notable jockey booking
11. BOAVISTA – Sottsass newcomer trained by Francis-Henri Graffard. Louis Bouton takes a
useful 3,5kg off the back of the filly
12. SCAPECITY – Well-related Fabrice Chappet-trained City Light debutante to be ridden by
Aurélien Lemaitre. Dark horse
13. BREATH OF YOU – Hello Youmzain filly to be ridden on debut by Ebbe Verhestraeten for
trainer Nicolas Le Roch. Outside chance
14. COUNTRY LIQUOR – Charm Spirit debutante from the stable of Henri-Alex Pantall who has
engaged Tony Picone to ride this filly. Not taken lightly
15. ARCTIC SUMMER – Awkwardly drawn on debut but is speedily/preciously bred. Alexis Pouchin
rides this Bated Breath filly trained by Henri-François Devin
Summary: STARLORD (6) will be subjected to plenty of interest in the preliminaries, being a son
of the exciting Too Darn Hot. He could make a winning debut if not too green. CLAPTON (7) is bred
to be useful and is another candidate for success with Maxime Guyon in the irons. Marie Vélon’s
1,5kg allowance will aid the cause of ZALARI (1), so he shouldn’t be underestimated either.
ARCTIC SUMMER (15) is an attractive outsider.
SELECTIONS
STARLORD (6) – CLAPTON (7) – ZALARI (1) – ARCTIC SUMMER (15)
C10 – PRIX DE BLANQUEFORT – 1300m (a6f1/2) – TURF – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 19,000
1. SUPER BUDDY – Won once and finished 2nd twice in 3 appearances on German racetracks
and made a pleasing start on French soil, finishing 3rd with headgear fitted (retained here) in a
1400m claimer at Compiegne on 28 August
2. WARIA – German filly whose 2 victories were achieved at a lower level. Makes her first start on
French soil after finishing 7th at München-Riem over 1400m on 28 July
3. MOUNT VERNON – Was thought highly enough of as a two-year-old to compete at Group III
level (7th). Finished unplaced (9th) on PSF/handicap debut on his reappearance over 1300m at
Deauville on 8 August – should do better in this grade
4. ROGUE ENFORCER – Showed promise in England as a two-year-old but has lost his way in
handicaps this term – finished tailed off at Epsom over 1000m on 1 June. One to watch in his first
start on French soil
5. BOMBEY – Versatile hard-knocking handicapper with references in the claiming category.
Soundly beaten (12th) last time in a 1400m turf handicap at Clairefontaine on 27 July
6. MISS WOO WOO – Experienced for one her age (20 starts) and has already established herself
at this level – has sound references in this category on both surfaces, including a last-start victory
in a 1300m PSF claimer at Deauville (10 August)
7. LOVECAYAN – Unplaced in 3 appearances at this level before finishing a 6th (with headgear
fitted) in a 1400m Vichy handicap on 14 August. Headgear removed
8. CHUNKA WAKAN – Has finished 5th in both appearances at this level, including in his latest
outing over 1300m on PSF at Deauville on 10 August. Place chance
9. MALTOCK D’ORGERES – Finished 3rd in a 1600m claimer on his only visit to Saint-Cloud in
June. Has lost his way/form since, finishing 9th in an 1800m conditions race at Saint-Malo on 22
August last time out
10. RUMPLETEAZER – Battling 19-start maiden who finished 7th in consecutive recent starts/PSF
handicaps, the latest over 1400m at Deauville on 25 August
11. BLUE SOMMER – Well-beaten 8th of 9 on debut at Clairefontaine over 1800m on 16 August.
Improvement needed
12. BOURBON FRESH – Soundly beaten in both outings, on debut (16th) in a PSF claimer and
over 1800m on turf in a conditions race at Saint-Malo on 22 August
Summary: MOUNT VERNON (3) looked in desperate need of his comeback outing at Deauville
last month and is worth another chance here. SUPER BUDDY (1) performed well in this category
recently and leads the opposition in the company of last-start winner MISS WOO WOO (6) who
won courageously on the Deauville PSF but has the means to remain competitive on turf.
LOVECAYAN (7) has a place chance.
SELECTIONS
MOUNT VERNON (3) – SUPER BUDDY (1) – MISS WOO WOO (6) – LOVECAYAN (7)
C11 – PRIX KELTOS – 1500m (a7f1/2) – TURF – Class 1 Race – Flat – EUR € 38,000
1. BREIZH SKY – Classy Group-performed colt with references at the highest level. Would’ve
regained freshness since finishing a creditable 7th (not beaten far) in a 1200m Group III at Deauville
on 7 July – conditions very much in his favour
2. FAST RAAJ – Well-performed gelding with references in Group races, which include finishing
4th in back-to-back Group III races on this course over 1600m before finishing 6th at that level over
a mile at Deauville on 25 August
3. SIAM PARAGON – Speedy, capable hard-knocker with sound references/form credentials.
Likely to lead from gate No 1 and will be competitive after an encouraging last-start 2nd in 1400m
Class 1 PSF conditions race at Deauville (18 Aug)
4. DOURIANN – Didnt go unnoticed when finishing 5th over 1600m in a Class 2 conditions race at
La Teste on his reappearance. Ought to have come on with the benefit of that outing
5. CHIRIMIRI – Well-known in Quinte+ handicaps. Winner in that category over 1400m at Vichy on
16 July but unplaced (7th) carrying a 3,5kg penalty over 1600m at Deauville on 4 August. For
another day
6. RUNNYMEDE – Model of consistency and winner of his only start on this track. Finished a
creditable 4th in a 1600m Listed race at Vichy on 19 July
7. GAMESTOP – Consistent colt with solid form references/credentials at this level on both
surfaces. Has regained momentum after a 2-month break, confirmed as much when 4th in 1400m
Class 1 PSF conditions race at Deauville (18 Aug)
8. ZOOM – Consistent, versatile gelding whose competitiveness at this level is beyond doubt.
Unplaced (8th) in a Group III race over 1400m at ParisLongchamp on 26 May, hasn’t been seen
since
9. ETEL DU NINIAN – Didn’t go unnoticed when 5th in a Class 1 conditions race over 1400m PSF
at Deauville on 18 August returning from a 2-month break. Capable but inconsistent so is best
watched for now
Summary: BREIZH SKY (1) concedes weight to all but has conditions to suit, with the distance
and state of the ground very much to his liking. He gets the nod ahead of veteran RUNNYMEDE
(6) and consistent FAST RAAJ (2) who have already proven their competitiveness at this level.
SIAM PARAGON (3) shouldn’t be underestimated either, though will be stretched by this distance.
SELECTIONS
BREIZH SKY (1) – RUNNYMEDE (6) – FAST RAAJ (2) – SIAM PARAGON (3)
C12 – PRIX TOPYO – 2000m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Maiden Race – Flat – EUR € 22,000
1. EL TIGRE – Finished a well-beaten 14th over 1800m on debut at Dieppe on 29 July. Needs to
show more – for another day
2. FOUR WHITE – Runner-up on debut at Clairefontaine over 2400m and shouldn’t be hastily
condemned fos his disappointing last start (5th) at Deauville on 13 August
3. ROBIN – Unplaced (7th) on debut over 2000m at Deauville on 13 August. Should know more
about it on this occasion
4. ACHERON – Made an encouraging introduction at Dieppe, finishing 2nd over 1800m in a decent
field on 29 July. Not taken lightly
5. VILLA CASTELLO – Improving with each outing – has finished 2nd in consecutive recent starts,
the latest over 2000m at Deauville on 13 August. Candidate for success
6. GLORY NIGHT – Finished a well-beaten 13th over 2200m on debut at Clairefontaine on 11 July.
Best watched for now
7. SKY THE STARS – Far from disgraced on debut, finishing 6th over 1800m at Clairefontaine on
31 July, and would’ve gained from that experience. Wears first-time headgear
8. TYRA – Caught the eye on debut at Clairefontaine where she finished 2nd over 2400m on 9
August. Likely to improve
9. LA SPITANTE – Jonathan Leroy-trained Morpheus filly to be ridden on debut by Rosario
Mangione. One to keep an eye on
10. FIRST RING – Well-bred Calyx debutante to be ridden by Clement Lecoeuvre for trainer HenriFrançois Devin. Don’t discount
Summary: TYRA (8) found only one better on debut and should improve with that experience to
count on so she is likely to open her account. Supplemented VILLA CASTELLO (5) finished 2nd
behind an exciting prospect last time and will make life difficult for the selection if reproducing a
similar performance. FOUR WHITE (2) shouldn’t be hastily condemned for his disappointing latest
having shown enough on debut (2nd) to be competitive here, especially with improvement
expected. ACHERON (4), who was also 2nd on debut, is another likely to make progress so must
be respected.
SELECTIONS
TYRA (8) – VILLA CASTELLO (5) – FOUR WHITE (2) – ACHERON (4)
C13 – PRIX KALDOUN – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 40,000
1. TEN HORNS – Placed in a Listed race as a two-year-old. Finished 8th in a 1200m Listed race at
Deauville on 4 August but this drop in class should serve his interests
2. SKYLIGHT BROCHARD – Runner-up in a course-and-distance handicap on 30 June but failed
to confirm that form/improvement when only 11th in a 1300m PSF handicap at Deauville on 8
August
3. TALENTUOSO – Highly rated colt with solid form references/credentials, including a 3rd on his
reappearance in a 1400m Listed race on 25 April. Soundly beaten (10th) in a 1200m Listed race
on 4 August but could atone on handicap debut
4. MEGARRY – Consistent, lightly raced colt with sound references/form credentials (albeit without
a victory in 6 starts). Finished 4th in a 1400m Group III at Deauville in early April
5. RIVER FALLS – Progressive Dubawi filly – won and finished 2nd twice in her last 3 starts. Runnerup in 1400m conditions race at Le Leion-d’Angers on 18 August
6. WAPI – Has revealed considerable means/ability in 4 starts on PSF, winning once and always in
the first four. Finished 2nd over 1400m at Deauville on 1 August – making his handicap and turf
debut
7. BRIO – Unplaced (12th) in his only handicap appearance – a 1600m Quinte+ event at
ParisLongchamp on 4 July
8. MCTENETT – Didn’t go unnoticed when finishing a respectable 5th in a 1200m Quinte+ handicap
at Deauville on 15 August
9. FOU FURIEUX – Bounced back to form with a reassuring 4th (off this mark) at Deauville in a
1600m handicap on 17 August
Summary: TALENTUOSO (3) showed promise as a 2-year-old but hasn’t exactly fulfilled his
potential However, he finds a great opportunity to redeem himself and could be worth another
chance in this handicap. WAPI (6) confirmed the form/improvement of his winning reappearance
by finishing 2nd in a Class 2 event last time and should fight for victory. Better was expected of
TEN HORNS (1) in a Listed race last time so he shouldn’t be hastily condemned either. RIVER
FALLS (5) appeals most of the remainder.
SELECTIONS
TALENTUOSO (3) – WAPI (6) – TEN HORNS (1) – RIVER FALLS (5)
C14 – PRIX A TEMPO – 2400m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 1 Race – Flat – EUR € 38,000
1. BIRR CASTLE – Classy sort with references at the highest level – finished 3rd in the Group II
Prix d’Harcourt in April and 6th in the Group I Prix Ganay later that month. Absent since finishing
6th in a 2000m Longchamp Group III on 9 June
2. ZULU WARRIOR – Consistent performer whose competitiveness at this level is beyond doubt.
Sparked improvement in first-time headgear to finish 3rd over 2400m in a similar contest at
Clairefontaine on 16 August
3. JORDANELLA – Capable, lightly raced mare with sound references at this level. Finished 8th in
a 2000m Group III race at Vichy on 17 July but the drop in class will serve her interests
4. ANTE ALIOS – Unplaced (9th) on his handicap/Quinte+ debut over 1900m on PSF at Deauville
on 18 August. Lightly raced so remains open to improvement
5. THE GOOD MAN – Ultra-consistent veteran stayer whose 3 starts on this course have yielded a
course-and-distance victory and 2 3rd-place finishes. Showed his form and well-being by finishing
3rd over 3000m at Dieppe on 23 July
6. KALEO PALACE – Consistent, versatile veteran handicapper with sound references. Finished
unplaced (8th) in the 2400m Grand Handicap de Chantilly on 2 June
7. KANESHYA – Was probably stretched by 3000m when only 7th in a Listed race at Deauville on
28 July. Not taken lightly back over this trip
8. SNUGGLES – Consistent handicapper with sound references/form credentials in Quinte+ events,
including a last-start 6th at Clairefontaine over 2400m on 24 August
Summary: Classy BIRR CASTLE (1) is ideally engaged under these conditions so is good value
to make a winning reappearance after finishing 6th in a 2000m Group III race when last seen in
June. He concedes chunks of weight to his rivals but his class should prevail. THE GOOD MAN (5)
has the undeniable means to play a leading role and could fight for victory in receipt of 4,5kg with
headgear fitted. Consistent ZULU WARRIOR (2) and capable KANESHYA (7) are competitive for
the places.
SELECTIONS
BIRR CASTLE (1) – THE GOOD MAN (5) – ZULU WARRIOR (2) – KANESHYA (7)
