France (Lyon La Soie) Express Form & Race Previews – Thursday, January 9

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RACE 1: DE MONTLUCON HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 2400M – TIME: 23:32 PRIZE MONEY: EUR17000

Summary: CAPABLE (10) ended off 2024 with a cracking performance and she could start the year on a winning note. She is one to include in all bets. FEARLESS CHEETAH (1) bounced back to winning ways with a gutsy effort and with his confidence restored, there is every chance that he could go back to back. OCEAN DIAMOND (6) drops in class and will be well suited which could see him challenging strongly. LA HAUTE ISLE (3) has seldom been far off the action and can get involved.

SELECTIONS
CAPABLE (10) – FEARLESS CHEETAH (1) – OCEAN DIAMOND (6) – LA HAUTE ISLE (3)

RACE 2: DE VICHY HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 2400M – TIME: 00:07 PRIZE MONEY: EUR17000

Summary: PUMP PUMP LADY (3) is holding solid form and should appreciate stepping up to this trip for the first time which should see her produce a huge effort. KITO (1) got the maiden out the way last time out and should be competitive once again over a favorable distance. HOW DARE YOU (5) has shown a real liking to track/trip and should be very dangerous as she looks for another win. AL HABISSET (4) is running to a consistent level and should be in the mix.

SELECTIONS
PUMP PUMP LADY (3) – KITO (1) – HOW DARE YOU (5) – AL HABISSET (4)

RACE 3: DE MOULINS HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 2400M – TIME: 00:42 PRIZE MONEY: EUR15000

Summary: SYLVER SAMBA (2) has been a model of consistency and is deserving off another victory. She sets the standard and will be out to make a winning start to 2025. LE HOULME (11) showed up positively last time out and should be right in the mix once again. DREAM ANGEL (6) wasn’t too far off the action at the start of the year and on best form, he should be a factor. EXHIT (3) is better than a rather indifferent effort last time out and can play a role at the finish.

SELECTIONS
SYLVER SAMBA (2) – LE HOULME (11) – DREAM ANGEL (6) – EXHIT (3)

RACE 4: DE LIGNIERES-EN-BERRY STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1800M – TIME: 01:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14000

Summary: KADIYAC (15) slots in with a nice galloping weight and with the consistent form that she brings into this, it won’t come as a surprise to see her win. MARGUNS (2) posted a cracking effort last time out and with a repeat performance, she should be in the firing line. ELAUNEIL (1) was a winner two starts back and on that run, she will be a factor. LE CORSAIRE (5) is holding steady form and he should run a bold race as he looks to notch up another win.

SELECTIONS
KADIYAC (15) – MARGUNS (2) – ELAUNEIL (1) – LE CORSAIRE (5)

RACE 5: PAMPERODINE MAIDEN STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1800M – TIME: 01:45 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21000

Summary: HE TOUCHED ME (4) has posted three very pleasing runs to date and looks just about ready to notch up her maiden win. She sets the standard and is the one to beat. MADIBA (5) is better than her latest showing and if putting her best foot forward, she can run a nice race. ALMAROMY (6) hasn’t been far off them and is likely to be involved at the finish. HEATHER FOR EVER (3) was well held on debut but can take a step forward.

SELECTIONS
HE TOUCHED ME (4) – MADIBA (5) – ALMAROMY (6) – HEATHER FOR EVER (3)

RACE 6: DE CRAPONNE MAIDEN STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1800M – TIME: 02:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR13000

Summary: MEAUTIS (4) has had a number of chances to win but this looks to be his race to lose. He brings the most consistent form into the race and could take some stopping. JOBOAH (3) is capable of producing a bit of an indifferent run so needs to be forgiven for his last and he could be the main threat to the favorite. LOVE AFFAIR (8) has produced a couple of fair runs to date and can earn. MAGIC TREVILLE (11) can only improve with that debut effort under her belt.

SELECTIONS
MEAUTIS (4) – JOBOAH (3) – LOVE AFFAIR (8) – MAGIC TREVILLE (11)

Grace Chew
Author: Grace Chew