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RACE 1: GRILLONS CLAIMING STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 2400M – TIME: 18:51 PRIZE MONEY: EUR15000
Summary: FORBIDDEN SECRET (1) has had his last six runs at Lyon La Soie, he had two wins before that over course and distance, the latter in February 2024. He was fourth at Lyon la Soie in a Class 4 handicap 19 days ago and is preferred to DAMASK BLADE (5) who holds stronger form but has not been seen since June 2024. With fitness taken on trust, he can be competitive. CATCH THE STARS (3) and ELAUNEIL (4) both warrant respect and can fight it out for minor honours.
SELECTIONS
FORBIDDEN SECRET (1) – DAMASK BLADE (5) – CATCH THE STARS (3) – ELAUNEIL (4)
RACE 2: CARNOLES MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 1300M – TIME: 19:24 PRIZE MONEY: EUR23000
Summary: ASHERAH (5) ran a race full of promise over course and distance 15 days ago when she was second in a conditions race. With progress from that run, she will be expected to score from LA CONSENTIDA (7) who was second over track and trip in a maiden 13 days ago. That was her second start. TXIRIMIRI (4) is better than she showed last time and is best judged on her second at Deauville on her penultimate start. LE MANHATTAN (2) is also worth considering.
SELECTIONS
ASHERAH (5) – LA CONSENTIDA (7) – TXIRIMIRI (4) – LE MANHATTAN (2)
RACE 3: CAILLE CLAIMING STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 2000M – TIME: 19:55 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16000
Summary: CLIFFS OF MOHER (2) has been in top form recently with a couple of wins at Marseille Pont De Vivaux before the end of last year and a nice 3rd in a Class 2 race at this track 15 days ago. He can score from AZOV (5) who could be the main danger after a recent fourth at Pau just over two weeks ago. AUTEUR (9) is lightly raced and has plenty more to come. He can be involved. CHARLESQUINT (3) was a useful performer in his day. If returning to some form of old, he is a threat.
SELECTIONS
CLIFFS OF MOHER (2) – AZOV (5) – AUTEUR (9) – CHARLESQUINT (3)
RACE 4: COL DE LA BONETTE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) – 1500M – TIME: 20:27 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24000
Summary: WESTMINSTER FOX (3) showed improved form when she was fourth in a handicap 7 days ago at this track over 1300m. She will be suited by the extra 200m this time. RAWIYA (1) could be the main danger. She won her maiden last October and was then unplaced in a couple of Class 2 races, her latest start on the PSF can be forgiven. MISSION GAMMA (2) should also be considered after two runs on the artificial surfaces recently. EAGLE GATE (4) heads the rest.
SELECTIONS
WESTMINSTER FOX (3) – RAWIYA (1) – MISSION GAMMA (2) – EAGLE GATE (4)
RACE 5: SORMIOU HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 2000M – TIME: 21:12 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21000
Summary: MY OWN WAY (5) has been on the premises without a win of late and is the tentative selection in this open handicap. POMELEO (6) won recently at this racecourse on the turf 10 days ago. He looks like the main threat as he is versatile and acts well on the PSF. SWEET DREAMS (7) looks like a sensible option for the each-way backers. He ran well over track and trip when second 15 days ago. ORFEO (9) makes up the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
MY OWN WAY (5) – POMELEO (6) – SWEET DREAMS (7) – ORFEO (9)
RACE 6: MORGIOU HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 2000M – TIME: 21:47 PRIZE MONEY: EUR25000
Summary: GANT (4) was a pleasing third at this track earlier this month in a Class 2 handicap and handles the PSF well. He is given the vote ahead of KYLOA (3) who won over course and distance 15 days ago in a Class 3 handicap and can make her rivals work hard for success. APOLINO (5) needed the race when unplaced 15 days ago and can be on the premises. ELDIO (2) also warrants respect and can have a say in proceedings.
SELECTIONS
GANT (4) – KYLOA (3) – APOLINO (5) – ELDIO (2)
RACE 7: MYOSOTIS HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) – 1500M – TIME: 22:22 PRIZE MONEY: EUR17000
Summary: LONG STORY SHORT (5) was a pleasing third on her last start at this track 7 days ago. She can get off the mark this time. SILVER SCHNOK (3) could be the main danger. She won on her latest start at Marseille Borely in November and has had a nice break after that success. SAKHARAH (4) is one to include in all of the place bet permutations. WHAT ELSE CHOP (11) returned to form last time out when he was second and he can have a say at the finish.
SELECTIONS
LONG STORY SHORT (5) – SILVER SCHNOK (3) – SAKHARAH (4) – WHAT ELSE CHOP (11)
