France (Chantilly) Express Form & Race Previews – Saturday, January 11

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RACE 1: MARAIS DU LYS STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1600M – TIME: 18:20 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16000

Summary: EN PLEIN AIR (5) has had a number of chances to get it right but may have finally
bumped into the right type of opposition to get his head in front. THUNDERHEART (2) finished
just behind the top choice last time out and shouldn’t be too far off once again. CAROLINE BAY
(10) is far better than a rather indifferent last effort and could run a huge race. ELUSIVE GLORY
(3) is erratic but capable of producing a fair run.

SELECTIONS
EN PLEIN AIR (5) – THUNDERHEART (2) – CAROLINE BAY (10) – ELUSIVE GLORY (3)

RACE 2: ROUTE DE LA CHARLEPONT CLAIMING STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1600M – TIME: 18:55 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16000

Summary: BOZZO (2) has been a consistent sort and an absolute dream for connections having
earned stakes on a regular basis and should be right there once again. With a big of luck in
running, he could well get his head in front. BOUGAINVILLIER (4) has steadily been dropping in
the ratings and he was able to bounce back to winning ways with a gutsy performance and needs
to be respected. SASSICA (11) hasn’t won since 2022 so isn’t one that you can rely on but could
be ready to win again. BEJAR (10) drops in class and should run a big race.

SELECTIONS
BOZZO (2) – BOUGAINVILLIER (4) – SASSICA (11) – BEJAR (10)

RACE 3: BOIS DE PRECY STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1900M – TIME: 19:30 PRIZE MONEY: EUR28000

Summary: ZIA AGNESE (1) was nothing short of dominant last time out and could be hard to
oppose on the basis of her latest victory. She is a filly that is improving nicely and looks to be
heading in the right direction. HUNTER’S LUCK (2) is another improving sort that appears to be
the immediate threat to the favorite and can produce a solid performance to go close. INSPIRED
IDEA (3) finished behind ZIA AGNESE (1) last time out and will likely have to settle for a minor
spot once again. BRAVO BAY (4) is best of the rest.

SELECTIONS
ZIA AGNESE (1) – HUNTER’S LUCK (2) – INSPIRED IDEA (3) – BRAVO BAY (4)

RACE 4: DU CHEMIN DE COMPOSTELLE HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1900M – TIME: 20:05 PRIZE MONEY: EUR13000

Summary: ANONYME (1) returned to winning ways with a solid performance and with his
confidence restored, he could go back to back. RIP (12) meets Anonyme on 2kgs better terms
which could see him turning the form around and needs to be respected. ZYGFRYD (6) isn’t the
most reliable sort but is very capable of getting involved. PRETTY WARRIOR (16) is a well tried
maiden that continues to run well without winning and should be in the money.

SELECTIONS
ANONYME (1) – RIP (12) – ZYGFRYD (6) – PRETTY WARRIOR (16)

RACE 5: ROUTE DE LA FERMETTES STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 2700M – TIME: 20:40 PRIZE MONEY: EUR18000

Summary: Despite his soundness issues, ALPENJAGER (4) retains considerable ability and
could be worth siding with on his reappearance after a 7-month absence. ORION ROCK (1)
caught the eye in a course-and-distance claimer last month and will make life difficult for the
selection if reproducing a similar performance. WURFGEIST (3), AMARENA DODVILLE (7) and
AFF UN ZO (5) complete the shortlist.

SELECTIONS
ALPENJAGER (4) – ORION ROCK (1) – WURFGEIST (3) – AMARENA DODVILLE (7)

RACE 6: ROUTE DE LA VALLEE MAIDEN STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1900M – TIME: 21:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR18000

Summary: MULTIPLE CHOICE (9) finished an encouraging 4th at Deauville last month in her
first PSF appearance and she needn’t improve much to play a leading role here. Improving
ROYAL CADEAU (3), with Augustin Madamet in the irons, and ANUQUET (1), whose 7th behind
the selection at Deauville doesn’t accurately reflect his ability, seem best equipped to complete
the podium places, although the returning ZELICA (10) and experienced GARVEY (4) could have
something to say about that.

SELECTIONS
MULTIPLE CHOICE (9) – ROYAL CADEAU (3) – ANUQUET (1) – ZELICA (10)

RACE 7: DU CHEMIN DE PARIS HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1900M – TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: EUR15000

Summary: Versatile hard-kncoker ASLAN SENORA (5) changed hands soon after finishing 6th
at Deauville in late November but he may well repay the faith of his new connections as this
seems an ideal opportunity to reconnect with success. Maryline Eon takes 1,5kg off the back of
last-start winner LOU BALICOT (9) who, as a result, should remain competitive for race honours.
LANDARYNA (8), fast-finisher OSER (12) and hard-knocking AERION (6), whose last start was
encouraging, are others with legitimate podium aspirations.

SELECTIONS
ASLAN SENORA (5) – LOU BALICOT (9) – LANDARYNA (8) – OSER (12)

RACE 8: DU CHEMIN ROYAL HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1900M – TIME: 22:32 PRIZE MONEY: EUR18000

Summary: Runner-up in the benchmark race on this course late last month, ANTRIM (6) needs
only to repeat that performance to fight for victory again. KING OF TWIST (5) and SWEEP AWAY
(3), who were 4th and 3rd respectively in that same contest, are closely matched and should be
competitive for the leading places once more. DREAMS (1) and FITZCARRALDO (2) appeal
most of the remainder.

SELECTIONS
ANTRIM (6) – KING OF TWIST (5) – SWEEP AWAY (3) – DREAMS (1)

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