France Express Form & Race Previews (Saint-Cloud/ Pont De Vivaux) – Friday, April 4

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RACE 1: DE LA MARCHE CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 1) – 900M – TIME: 19:25 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24000

Summary: ASENSEOFSERENITY (6) made a promising debut, and with trainer Amy Murphy
excelling with juveniles, she is expected to play a leading role. ALLEE MIA (7) has an appealing
pedigree and could be a factor on her racecourse bow. GRAFT (2) has a strong profile and is
worth monitoring in the betting market. BONNI CHOP (10) also debuts and should be wellprepared for his first day at school.

SELECTIONS
ASENSEOFSERENITY (6) – ALLEE MIA (7) – GRAFT (2) – BONNI CHOP (10)

RACE 2: TOURBILLON STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 2) – 2100M – TIME: 20:00 PRIZE MONEY: EUR35000

Summary: ZEKRET (1) made an impressive debut win at Deauville last October in a race that
has since produced multiple winners. He should be fit and ready for his seasonal return.
WITHOUT (4) scored on debut and followed up with a strong third in a Listed race over track and
trip in mid-March, making him a key contender. CHAUNCEY GARDINER (5) earned a welldeserved win on the PSF in January and can be in the mix for minor honors alongside
MARCHON (3), who looks like a promising prospect.

SELECTIONS
ZEKRET (1) – WITHOUT (4) – CHAUNCEY GARDINER (5) – MARCHON (3)

RACE 3: PENTHESILEE STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 3) – 2100M – TIME: 20:35 PRIZE MONEY: EUR18000

Summary: HARRY WAY (2) has shown solid form in Class 1 and Class 2 races on the PSF
recently and landed a Class 2 turf victory at La Teste last year. He is a tentative selection in a
race where several key contenders are making their seasonal return. EVERILLO (5) resumes
from a break and could be a factor. SABROSO (6), a Class 2 winner last April, warrants respect.
ODEMAR (3) completes the shortlist.

SELECTIONS
HARRY WAY (2) – EVERILLO (5) – SABROSO (6) – ODEMAR (3)

RACE 4: EMPERY MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 4) – 2100M – TIME: 21:10 PRIZE MONEY: EUR27000

Summary: PARACHUTISTE (9) made a strong impression on debut at Deauville in December,
finishing a close third, and is expected to improve. He gets the vote over BEST SECRET (4), who
was placed in all three starts last year, most recently in November at Deauville. AMILCARE (10)
showed plenty of promise when second on debut and should be competitive. PROSECUTOR (5)
had three placed efforts last year and looks the best of the rest.

SELECTIONS
PARACHUTISTE (9) – BEST SECRET (4) – AMILCARE (10) – PROSECUTOR (5)

RACE 5: NOBILIARY MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 5) – 2100M – TIME: 21:45 PRIZE MONEY: EUR27000

Summary: AURA (11) showed plenty of promise when finishing second to the highly regarded
Audubon Park and with the natural improvement can get off the mark this time. GALENE (8) has
classic entries and only found one better on debut too so will be a real threat. LIGHT THE
GHOST (5) returns from a break but did run well first time up and is clearly not out of it. LA CEIBA
(3) has run well in both starts and can contest the finish again.

SELECTIONS
AURA (11) – GALENE (8) – LIGHT THE GHOST (5) – LA CEIBA (3)

RACE 6: DE MALIDOR HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 6) – 2400M – TIME: 22:20 PRIZE MONEY: EUR25000

Summary: AVANT L’ORAGE (5) ran well on handicap debut. He clearly ran above where he
finished and if he gets a decent pace he can win a race like this. DIEGO BELLO (6) is probably
better on the PSF but that is not guaranteed and he can be a threat on best form. INNAMORATO
(10) has been competitive on the PSF of late and has a winning chance if as good on the grass.
ANZOR (4) tries handicap company for the first time and will like it back on the turf.

SELECTIONS
AVANT L’ORAGE (5) – DIEGO BELLO (6) – INNAMORATO (10) – ANZOR (4)

RACE 7: PHEBE MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 7) – 1400M – TIME: 22:55 PRIZE MONEY: EUR27000

Summary: TIME GOES ON (5) finished runner-up on debut last year and again this year. She
was entered for a Group 3 this Sunday, indicating strong expectations for a win in a race like this.
TOLEBI (2) returns from a lengthy break but showed promise on debut at this course. THE
ANGEL KING (1) produced an encouraging debut effort and has a winning chance.
ROSSONERA (10) adds cheekpieces for her second start and is capable of improvement.

SELECTIONS
TIME GOES ON (5) – TOLEBI (2) – THE ANGEL KING (1) – ROSSONERA (10)

RACE 8: DU CHATEAU PELICAN HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 8) – 2000M – TIME: 23:30 PRIZE MONEY: EUR23000

Summary: WALKABOVE (2) recently secured a victory in a Conditions race over this distance
and can follow up on his handicap debut. DADDY JOY (5) is not the most reliable but has the
ability to challenge for top honors. ANIELSKA (13) is clearly capable of winning off her revised
mark and will be a lively danger. PERRINE (11) has shown fair form and can be competitive on
her first run in a handicap.

SELECTIONS
WALKABOVE (2) – DADDY JOY (5) – ANIELSKA (13) – PERRINE (11)

RACE 9: DE LA VILLA EUGENIE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 9) – 2000M – TIME: 00:05 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21000

Summary: ELKABIER (2) showed improvement at Chantilly last time out. He is better on the
grass and gets the vote to win this lucky last race. MALTOCK D’ORGERES (9) ran well over a
slightly longer distance at this track last time and can contest the finish. SUMMER FLIRT (13) has
yet to win a race but could be a threat with this light weight. LUCY GALESTE (1) is capable of
better and could be the surprise package of the race.

SELECTIONS
ELKABIER (2) – MALTOCK D’ORGERES (9) – SUMMER FLIRT (13) – LUCY GALESTE (1)

RACE 10: DU PARC BORELY HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PONT DE VIVAUX RACE 1) – 2000M – TIME: 00:40 PRIZE MONEY: EUR17000

Summary: POP LIFE (4) was a winner two starts back and reverts to the 2000m trip which she
has been running well over. She takes her a place in a very winnable race and is one of the
leading lights. HADEWIN (5) hasn’t been disgraced in recent efforts and make his debut for this
year which could see him produce a big finish. SWEET DREAMS (7) is far better than his latest
outing and has run two cracking second for this rider in recent starts. BLUFF (9) has the right type
of form to challenge for the win.

SELECTIONS
POP LIFE (4) – HADEWIN (5) – SWEET DREAMS (7) – BLUFF (9)

RACE 11: DU PONT DE VIVAUX HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PONT DE VIVAUX RACE 2) – 2000M – TIME: 01:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR15000

Summary: SEKKU (2) returned to form with a pleasing effort over a track/trip that he has had
good success at. He beat a few of these home that day and will be looking to confirm the form.
LUCKY LADY (7) finished just in behind the top pick last time out and they meet on identical
weight terms so luck in running will play a big role. STADE VELODROME (4) comes from the
same piece of form as the top two and should be right in the mix. ILLOIS (10) delivered the
knockout blow beating the aforementioned rivals but will have his work cut out to confirm the form
at the weights.

SELECTIONS
SEKKU (2) – LUCKY LADY (7) – STADE VELODROME (4) – ILLOIS (10)

RACE 12: DE SIMIANE HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PONT DE VIVAUX RACE 3) – 1500M – TIME: 01:50 PRIZE MONEY: EUR17000

Summary: MAFALDA STORY (9) is holding useful form and that next win appears to be right
around the corner. She steps up in trip which will suit and she should go close. THREE DREAMS
(2) has posted three creditable efforts this year and having found one too good last time out, she
could go one better. PURPLE RAIN (6) is seldom far off the action but winning seems to come at
a premium for this gelding and he could place. BELL SONG (3) has previously run very well over
track/trip and if returning to form now that she she drops in company, she can threaten.

SELECTIONS
MAFALDA STORY (9) – THREE DREAMS (2) – PURPLE RAIN (6) – BELL SONG (3)

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