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RACE 1: SUISSE NORMANDE HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1300M – TIME: 20:55 PRIZE MONEY: EUR53000
Summary: A Group II sprint winner last year, GAME RUN (1) is an attractive betting proposition here, despite finishing unplaced (13th) in the reference race last month. He had legitimate excuses that day and finished with running in him, so is worth another chance. Veteran WONDER BOY (9), a convincing last-start winner, unexposed ROCAMBOLESQUE (6), thriving CIAO PA’ (4), and even BACCHILIDE (10), who is better than his latest performance suggests, are others with legitimate podium ambitions.
SELECTIONS
GAME RUN (1) – WONDER BOY (9) – ROCAMBOLESQUE (6) – CIAO PA’ (4)
RACE 2: DE MANNEVILLE CLAIMING STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1900M – TIME: 21:30 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19000
Summary: Lightly raced ANONYMOUS (1) has nothing to prove at this level and is good value to continue his winning ways after adding to his tally at Lyon-La Soie earlier this month. VENTS CONTRAIRES (3), a former Quinté+ winner, ought to acquit himself competitively in this grade, so he leads the opposition ahead of OCEANIA (7), after an encouraging start on French soil, and AMI SOLEDAD (6), back over a distance that serves his interests.
SELECTIONS
ANONYMOUS (1) – VENTS CONTRAIRES (3) – OCEANIA (7) – AMI SOLEDAD (6)
RACE 3: DOMFRONTAIS HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1300M – TIME: 22:05 PRIZE MONEY: EUR20000
Summary: MINO PICO (3) was game in defeat when 2nd on this course last month. She wouldn’t be winning out of turn and her consistency could be rewarded here with Delphine Santiago again in the irons. BRAVEHEART (5), who finished 3rd in that race, and proven PSF specialist CRACK CITY (10) are best equipped to challenge the slection for race honours. LORD POST OFFICE (14), a start-to-finish winner recently, and BLUE DREAM (13) appeal most of the remainder.
SELECTIONS
MINO PICO (3) – BRAVEHEART (5) – CRACK CITY (10) – LORD POST OFFICE (14)
RACE 4: DE PENNEPEDIE CLAIMING STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 2500M – TIME: 22:40 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16000
Summary: PANGAEA (5) acquitted himself well in a better/stronger race last time and needs only to repeat that performance to bounce back to winning ways. CLAIR DE LUNE (11) takes part in her first claiming race so shouldn’t be underestimated, which can also be said of WEST MARTIN (3), a newcomer to this category too. STILYKER (1) has never disappointed at this level so also warrants respect. DATO (7) comes next.
SELECTIONS
PANGAEA (5) – CLAIR DE LUNE (11) – WEST MARTIN (3) – STILYKER (1)
RACE 5: DES PERRETS CLAIMING STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 2500M – TIME: 23:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19000
Summary: RAYO DE LUZ (15) ran a nice race at Pau in late November, finishing fifth in a handicap on the PSF. Down in grade and tries a claimer, she can be involved. She is effective on all types of surfaces. BRIONA (6) has been supplemented for this and can be involved although she can blow hot and cold. LUMINESCE (7) has dropped in the ratings but is more than capable of making an impact in a claimer. ESCUDO D’OURO (5) heads the remainder.
SELECTIONS
RAYO DE LUZ (15) – BRIONA (6) – LUMINESCE (7) – ESCUDO D’OURO (5)
RACE 6: ARCANGUES LISTED STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 2500M – TIME: 23:53 PRIZE MONEY: EUR52000
Summary: PRESAGE NOCTURNE (5) was not quite up to Group 1 Class last time at the end of October but was a close-up third in the Prix Gladiateur (Gr.3) in September before that and should get a deserved win. HOOKING (3) will try to make life difficult and looks like the main threat. He won on his penultimate start in a Class 1 race in September over 1900m. The trip might be the one issue. PRECIOUS JEWEL (10) is still unexposed and can not be overlooked. THE GOOD MAN (6) is also worth considering.
SELECTIONS
PRESAGE NOCTURNE (5) – HOOKING (3) – PRECIOUS JEWEL (10) – THE GOOD MAN (6)
RACE 7: VAL D’ORNE HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1300M – TIME: 00:28 PRIZE MONEY: EUR22000
Summary: KHAN (2) could be the answer if he manages to get a good start from stall 10. He won a Class 2 handicap over 1200m at this track on turf in July last year and handles the PSF. IRISHKAMAYA (7) could be the main threat, she has been consistent and can be rewarded for her honest performances. MERCURISSIME (14) is one to include in all of the place bet permutations. UN PLUS UNE (10) makes up the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
KHAN (2) – IRISHKAMAYA (7) – MERCURISSIME (14) – UN PLUS UNE (10)
RACE 8: MASSIF ARMORICAIN HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1300M – TIME: 01:03 PRIZE MONEY: EUR27000
Summary: EVERWIN (1) likes this track and although dropping back to 1300m might not be ideal, he can edge this from a decent draw in stall 6. MA MOME (4) has an ideal starting position in stall 1 and can get back on track after a few unplaced efforts recently. GODESSA (5) is one for the each-way backers to take seriously. VICTORY SALUTE (3) warrants respect and can have a say in proceedings.
SELECTIONS
EVERWIN (1) – MA MOME (4) – GODESSA (5) – VICTORY SALUTE (3)
RACE 9: DU MORTAINAIS HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1300M – TIME: 01:40 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16000
Summary: GRAND LIBYA (1) is the tentative selection despite top weight and still searching for that first win. He was placed numerous times in the UK and ran well at this track over slightly further when last seen earlier this month. OCTOBER CHOPE (11) could be the main danger. She was a winner at this track two starts ago and has hit form recently. PELUSIVE (13) can not be overlooked and should give a good account of herself. GIN GEMBRE (15) is also worth a mention.
SELECTIONS
GRAND LIBYA (1) – OCTOBER CHOPE (11) – PELUSIVE (13) – GIN GEMBRE (15)
