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RACE 1: DES PLATANES HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 1) – 1200M – TIME: 18:50 PRIZE MONEY: EUR20000
Summary: MARKUS (1) could be the answer despite carrying top weight. He has shaped well on
all of his starts and is lightly raced with a good bit more to come. He probably has the most to fear
from CHARISMATIC CHICK (3) who won on her penultimate start at Nimes in mid-November and
acquitted herself well in a handicap late last month over 1300m. EAGLE GATE (5) is one to
respect and he should be on the premises. CLOSE COMBAT (7) heads the remainder.
SELECTIONS
MARKUS (1) – CHARISMATIC CHICK (3) – EAGLE GATE (5) – CLOSE COMBAT (7)
RACE 2: DU MAQUIS HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 2) – 2000M – TIME: 19:21 PRIZE MONEY: EUR13000
Summary: DE QUEVEDO (8) returned to form when he was second at Cagnes-Sur-Mer late last
month and is well handicapped. He is a marginal choice ahead of MOUDIR (2) who scored at
Cagnes-Sur-Mer over 2000m in mid-January and will be in a good frame of mind after that
success. PRETTY WARRIOR (7) is one to include in all of the place bet permutations. She has
been supplemented for this race. ELUSIVE NELSON (9) is also worth considering.
SELECTIONS
DE QUEVEDO (8) – MOUDIR (2) – PRETTY WARRIOR (7) – ELUSIVE NELSON (9)
RACE 3: DU THYM HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 3) – 2000M – TIME: 19:54 PRIZE MONEY: EUR15000
Summary: SILVER SCHNOK (5) won on her penultimate start at this track over 1700m and the
step up in trip today is not a major concern. She will be expected to score from GAMECHANGER
(3) who will be competitive and looks like the main danger. He has run well over course and
distance before with several placed efforts. DALIAPUR (7) looks like a sensible option for the
each-way backers to latch on to. MAKENO (4) makes up the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
SILVER SCHNOK (5) – GAMECHANGER (3) – DALIAPUR (7) – MAKENO (4)
RACE 4: DU ROMARIN HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 4) – 2000M – TIME: 20:27 PRIZE MONEY: EUR17000
Summary: FRENCH DEFENSE (10) could be the best option off the bottom of the handicap. He
has run well on his last two starts and can edge this from previous course and distance winner
KAPETANIOS (2) who has been off-key recently and a return to form on a track he likes looks
like a good option. JOHEN (3) is one for the each-way backers to side with. POP LIFE (4) has
been racing over further on the PSF recently and the drop in trip should not be too much of an
issue.
SELECTIONS
FRENCH DEFENSE (10) – KAPETANIOS (2) – JOHEN (3) – POP LIFE (4)
RACE 5: DES PINS PARASOL CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 5) – 2000M – TIME: 21:12 PRIZE MONEY: EUR12000
Summary: MAKING WAVES (4) started off her career on the front foot but just seemed to lose
her way towards the back end of 2024. She hasn’t been disgraced in her two efforts this year and
could grab the spoils in a very winnable event. TIBERIANA (3) wasn’t beaten far last time out and
the step up in trip could see her running well. CRACKO (7) and ORLY (6) are both youngsters
with scope for big improvement and could feature in the finish.
SELECTIONS
MAKING WAVES (4) – TIBERIANA (3) – CRACKO (7) – ORLY (6)
RACE 6: DE LA SARRIETTE CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 6) – 1700M – TIME: 21:47 PRIZE MONEY: EUR13000
Summary: SHOOTER (3) had shown a decent amount of ability but just lost his way through
2024 and his latest victory would have been a real confidence booster for him and he could
certainly follow up. ROSADORA (11) is far better than a rather under par latest effort and needs
to be judged on her previous form which will see her holding strong claims. MAMA IMELDA (5)
just found one too good last time out and she could have a say in the outcome. RED COUNTESS
(12) is seldom far off the action and should be involved.
SELECTIONS
SHOOTER (3) – ROSADORA (11) – MAMA IMELDA (5) – RED COUNTESS (12)
RACE 7: DES CEDRATS HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 7) – 1200M – TIME: 22:22 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14000
Summary: BRAVEHEART (6) has posted two solid efforts this calendar year and drops in class
for this assignment which should see him playing a leading role. IDAHO JAMES (5) finished just
behind the top choice last time out and meets him on similar terms which should see them
finishing on top of one another again. BAWE ISLAND (9) ran with a lot of credit two starts back
and a repeat performance should see her going close. FALBALA (4) has been a consistent sort
without getting her head in front and should be in the shake up once again.
SELECTIONS
BRAVEHEART (6) – IDAHO JAMES (5) – BAWE ISLAND (9) – FALBALA (4)
RACE 8: DE LA STATICE HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PORNICHET RACE 1) – 2400M – TIME: 22:57 PRIZE MONEY: EUR17000
Summary: RADETSKY MARSCH (2) has certainly improved of late and was a solid enough
winner last time out at Deauville. It will not be easy to carry a 3kg penalty for that win but he might
just be up to it. WEMATCH (3) is three from three at this course and deserves the utmost respect.
NOVA SCOTIA (4) is holding form and can contest the finish. NABUNGA (6) won a claimer last
time out but is also not out of it.
SELECTIONS
RADETSKY MARSCH (2) – WEMATCH (3) – NOVA SCOTIA (4) – NABUNGA (6)
RACE 9: DE L’OBIONE HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PORNICHET RACE 2) – 2400M – TIME: 23:32 PRIZE MONEY: EUR15000
Summary: A competitive-looking opening race handicap. PALMEIRA EMERY (2) showed
improvement at Deauville when runner-up over a similar distance just two weeks ago and can go
one better. ALEX THE DANCER (4) is clearly unreliable but could be a threat if repeating his
good penultimate effort which was at this track. SEMEUR (8) is consistent at this course and has
a winning chance. DREAM ANGEL (1) ran well at Lyon-La Soie but is not the most reliable type.
SELECTIONS
PALMEIRA EMERY (2) – ALEX THE DANCER (4) – SEMEUR (8) – DREAM ANGEL (1)
RACE 10: DES PALUDIERS MAIDEN STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PORNICHET RACE 3) – 3100M – TIME: 00:07 PRIZE MONEY: EUR13000
Summary: DARBASAN (5) has been good of late without winning. His chance for some winning
success could be now and in this race. KAID GALESTE (3) showed improvement over a longer
distance at this track but will still be a threat this trip. DSCHINGIS RIVER (4) is not well drawn but
was not disgraced last time out when third and has a winning chance. NATURAL SPIRIT (9)
showed improvement on turf on 26 January but has to prove herself on this surface.
SELECTIONS
DARBASAN (5) – KAID GALESTE (3) – DSCHINGIS RIVER (4) – NATURAL SPIRIT (9)
RACE 11: FLEUR DE SEL HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PORNICHET RACE 4) – 1700M – TIME: 00:42 PRIZE MONEY: EUR17000
Summary: BON ESPRIT (8) produced a strong finishing burst last time out to take the second
spot in a similar contest and can go one better with luck in running. GO LOVE (4) has been very
consistent on this surface and should fight out the finish again. GOGUEN SPAISE (2) ran well in
a race behind BON ESPRIT (8) last time out and has claims on that evidence FLEUR DE SEL (5)
won a claimer last time out but is capable of contesting the finish.
SELECTIONS
BON ESPRIT (8) – GO LOVE (4) – GOGUEN SPAISE (2) – FLEUR DE SEL (5)
RACE 12: DE LA FLEUR D’AJONC HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PORNICHET RACE 5) – 1700M – TIME: 01:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR15000
Summary: JOHN STYLE (6) ran well when third in a better race than this last time out and is a
confident pick to take out this race. STRANGER (7) was not disgraced in a handicap at Deauville
earlier this month and should contest the finish. ZAAHIR (1) is capable of better than his recent
runs would suggest and can be a threat. IN PARADISE (2) is unreliable but can get involved with
the finish when in the right mood.
SELECTIONS
JOHN STYLE (6) – STRANGER (7) – ZAAHIR (1) – IN PARADISE (2)
RACE 13: DES OEILLETS MAIDEN STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PORNICHET RACE 6) – 2100M – TIME: 01:45 PRIZE MONEY: EUR13000
Summary: PAGAN SUN (1) has yet to win but did run well behind some promising sorts last time
out and could win a race like this. STARGOLD (2) has run well a couple of times at this track and
is a lively danger. LITLEANGEL DUSEUIL (7) returns from a break trying the PSF but has run
with credit three times on the turf so deserves some respect. BONDINI (12) has not been seen
since May but has shown ability and is capable of making the frame.
SELECTIONS
PAGAN SUN (1) – STARGOLD (2) – LITLEANGEL DUSEUIL (7) – BONDINI (12)
RACE 14: TERRE DE SEL CLAIMING STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PORNICHET RACE 7) – 2100M – TIME: 02:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR13000
Summary: CLAIR DE LUNE (2) is well drawn and could make all dropped to a claimer. She is
the selection in this line-up. LAVIRCA DODVILLE (3) has run well at this level before and should
be a threat to these rivals. BURLINGTON ARCADE (4) is holding form and should be very
competitive over this track and trip. OKAPINA’S LIGHT (5) is back on the flat and is capable of
scoring in a claimer of this nature.
SELECTIONS
CLAIR DE LUNE (2) – LAVIRCA DODVILLE (3) – BURLINGTON ARCADE (4) – OKAPINA’S
LIGHT (5)
