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France Form Sheet – 17 October
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RACE 1: DE LA VIERGE DE LORETTE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) – 1200M – TIME: 19:55 PRIZE MONEY: EUR53000
Summary: DROGO (6) is clearly unreliable but has also had some bad luck this year and could
pop up to score in a race like this. WILD WEST (2) has won over this track and trip earlier this
year and could contest the finsh again. WHITE PLATIN (4) likes a heavy track so deserves
respect this time. TUDO BEM (1) is a game customer and is also capable of getting involved with
the finish.
SELECTIONS
DROGO (6) – WILD WEST (2) – WHITE PLATIN (4) – TUDO BEM (1)
RACE 2: DE SAUSSAY STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 1800M – TIME: 20:30 PRIZE MONEY: EUR34000
Summary: IOWA CITY (1) was runner-up in a Group 3 earlier this month and has a big chance of
going one better in this small field. NEW GROUND (3) showed ability when scoring on debut last
month and is a clear and present danger to the selection. GOOD SPEED (2) has won on a soft
track and was supplemented for this race so deserves respect. PRINCESSE D’AMOUR (6) won
in the conditions last time out but this does look a much tougher task.
SELECTIONS
IOWA CITY (1) – NEW GROUND (3) – GOOD SPEED (2) – PRINCESSE D’AMOUR (6)
RACE 3: DU GRAND VIVIER MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 1100M – TIME: 21:05 PRIZE MONEY: EUR20000
Summary: CHARISMATIC CHICK (4) showed up nicely on debut in April. She has not been
seen since but can score if fit from the break. SOLAS (1) has experience and is proven in the
going so will have many supporters. MIAIMAOU (3) drops in distance but did run well last time
out and is not out of it. MARY JAYNE (6) has been supplemented for the race so could also be
competitive.
SELECTIONS
CHARISMATIC CHICK (4) – SOLAS (1) – MIAIMAOU (3) – MARY JAYNE (6)
RACE 4: DE L’ALLEE BRULETTE CLAIMING STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1600M – TIME: 21:40 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16000
Summary: EDITED (9) has won at this track before and was not disgraced last time out. He
should make a decent attempt i this division again. SULEYMAN (15) disappointed last time out
but does look a threat over this distance. CITY OF HOPE (1) struggled in a handicap last time out
but should be competitive this time. CHIEF MAMBO (8) has been doing well over furth but would
also not be a surprise winner this track and trip.
SELECTIONS
EDITED (9) – SULEYMAN (15) – CITY OF HOPE (1) – CHIEF MAMBO (8)
RACE 5: DE LA COUR DES PRINCES STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 1800M – TIME: 22:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR28000
Summary: A winner on sticky ground and runner-up to subsequent Group III winner Blush on
heavy ground in May, GOLIGHTLY (6) is ideally placed to reconnect with success. She will,
however, have to thwart the challenge of unexposed ACOTANGO (3) whose efficiency on rainaffected ground is beyond doubt. Last-start winners VILLA CASTELLO (5) and MIWA (7) are
progressive fillies with sufficient means to make their presence felt, too. STANGHELI (2)
completes the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
GOLIGHTLY (6) – ACOTANGO (3) – VILLA CASTELLO (5) – MIWA (7)
RACE 6: DE LA VALLEE DE L’AUTOMNE CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 1600M – TIME: 22:50 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19000
Summary: After two modest performances on the all-weather, VICTORIA SQUARE (10) caught
the eye with a fast-finishing 2nd on turf at Compiegne last month and will fight for victory if
confirming that improvement over this extended distance. SILA GRECA (9) has improved with
headgear fitted and she ought to play a leading role at this level with further progress expected. A
recent addition to the Michel Krebs stable, AUDELADESETOILES (3) is another with legitimate
claims on her return to turf. SALSA ROSE (8), whose efficiency/competitiveness at this level is
assured, isn’t taken lightly in her first start for new connections.
SELECTIONS
VICTORIA SQUARE (10) – SILA GRECA (9) – AUDELADESETOILES (3) – SALSA ROSE (8)
RACE 7: DE CHAUMONT CLAIMING STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1400M – TIME: 23:35 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19000
Summary: Mauricio Delcher Sanchez has his string firing on all cylinders and that bodes well for
the chances of SIMPLY STRIKING (2) who is ideally placed (first claiming race appearance) to
get his career back on track after a disappointing Quinté+ performance. MIAMI VOICE (5) is very
efficient/competitive on PSF and should play a leading role at this level, while inconsistent
IMPITOYABLE (3) has sufficient means (especially on this track) to make his presence felt too.
WOFF (1) and VERDANSK (13) appeal most of the remainder.
SELECTIONS
SIMPLY STRIKING (2) – MIAMI VOICE (5) – IMPITOYABLE (3) – WOFF (1)
RACE 8: DE L’AMANTE INQUIETE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) – 1200M – TIME: 00:10 PRIZE MONEY: EUR27000
Summary: Consistent last-start winner LES TROIS VALLEES (10) is in rude health and hard to
oppose, having been supplemented to contest this race despite a 4kg penalty. GOGOKA (7), a
winner around this time last year, seems best equipped to challenge the selection with 2 muchneeded comeback runs under his belt. Enigmatic REMINISCE (2), hard-knocker LE CENTRAL
(5) and consistent filly WIKENDA (4) are others with legitimate podium aspirations. TILL WE DIE
(1) remains competitive for the places.
SELECTIONS
LES TROIS VALLEES (10) – GOGOKA (7) – REMINISCE (2) – LE CENTRAL (5)
