French Selections Friday 2nd

R1 VINCENNES [L-H]

C1 – PRIX CHARLEY MILLS – 2700m (a1m1/2) – – Harness – EUR € 75,000

KIKI AND CO – Moderate element with better prospects in the other code and is not a concern
NIAGARA RIVER – Second in a Class C under these conditions on 17 September. Seldom lets the side down when focused and is unlikely to be far off the mark
ZOOM DIAMANT – Returns to a track he appreciates after winning a 1900m Gr.3 at Mariendorf 3 weeks ago and can again contest a place in the frame
DIABEL – Finished 9th in a Class C under these conditions on 17 September. Is undeniably capable but has for some time been a long way off her best form and can be ruled out
KELLE BEAUTE – Capable mare facing first objective of the autumn after a pair of conditioners. Has been reconfigured, is confirmed with Alexandre Abrivard, but looks a minor place chance at best
COOL KRONOS – Finished 4th in a Class C at Beaumont-De-Lomagne over 2,550m on 14 September. Regularly gives his best, but in this category will have little to contribute
JOUR DE FETE – Unplaced in a Class D Apprentices’ race over 2,850m here on 17 September. Has done nothing noteworthy since early-July and is not about to spring any surprises
FREEDOM (NOR) – Successful in a Class C at Les Sables D’Olonne over 2,000m on 28 August. Seldom disappoints when barefoot and with Eric Raffin back in the bike will not be far from the action
KHAL’S FELLA – Finished 3rd, on comeback, in a Class C at Les Sables D’Olonne over 2,000m on 28 August. Will have progressed for the run and can again trot his way onto the podium
JUST A MIDI – Ran second over course and distance in June but has subsequently come off the boil and is unlikely to generate much interest
JALENDRA DE MALAC – Starts for the first time since coming third in a Class B at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2,925m on 13 July. Is plainly in race-mode for the occasion and is unlikely to let the side down. Place chance
JIZOU D’ETANG – Comfortably won a Class C over course and distance on 5 September, continuing his productive ways. Is head-and-shoulders better than the opposition and David Thomain will be keen to reinforce the point
JASON GINYU – Fourth in a monte Class B over course and distance on 11 September. Showed his harness form at Laval in August and is easy to fancy for a first-five payout
Summary: JIZOU D’ETANG (12) made it three in a row when wrapping up a Class C here early last month and should have the measure of KHAL’S FELLA (9), who made a particularly good re-entry, the serious JALENDRA DE MALAC (11), who comes here fresh, and ZOOM DIAMANT (3), a recent Group 3 winner in Berlin.
SELECTIONS
JIZOU D’ETANG (12) – KHAL’S FELLA (9) – JALENDRA DE MALAC (11) – ZOOM DIAMANT (3)
C2 – PRIX JUSTICIA – 2850m (a2m) – Class D – Harness – EUR € 46,000
LADIVA DE PARIS – Back under harness after being disqualified in a monte Class F at Cabourg two weeks ago and will have other priorities
LADY DE RICO – Unplaced in a Class E at Mauquenchy over 2,850m on 10 September and is not about to set off any fireworks
L’ULKA DI LEONE – Won a Laval Class F a month ago, two weeks before running 3rd in an Amiens Class F. Debuts for new yard and should not be underestimated
LAURA DE CREPIN – Fifth in a Class E at Feurs over 2,850m on 7 September. Is new to Vincennes but is patently taking on too much
LADY D’ELFE – Sprang something of a surprise when victorious in a 3000m Nantes Class E a week ago. A repeat seems unlikely but could still pick up some prizemoney
L’ELITE DU CHOQUEL – Well-beaten in a Class E here 3.5 weeks ago before winning in Mons 11 days later, but in this field will have nothing to offer
L’IDOLE DRY – Difficult to fault when focused but has been disqualified in her last four starts and can expect to have few friends
LOLA DE VILLARD – 3rd in a Segre Class F on 13 September. Is already twice a winner this summer and despite the hike in category, will be re-shod and should not disappoint
LAHANNA DESBOIS – Made amends for Beaupreau elimination when victorious in a Class F at Les Sables-d’Olonne a month ago, and will be a tough nut to crack if Alexandre Abrivard keeps her trotting
LILIE D’OMAHA – No slouch on a good day but has failed to make any impression since returning to competition and will need to get her house in order
LADY PRINCESS – Finished 3rd in a Class B at Rambouillet over 2,800m on 20 September. Should not be condemned for last month’s Vincennes run and, with a better start, can put things right
LEONTINE CASH – Fourth in a Class B at Le Croise-Laroche over 2,825m on 14 September, her first start since the spell, and is easy to like for the win
LYRA POTERIE – Unplaced in a Class C over 2,700m here on 20 September, her first appearance since winning a Cabourg Class D in late-July. Is on the back line but will be shod to preference and cannot be discounted
LA STAR DES ISLES – Ran 7th in a Class C at Vincennes over 2,700m on 20 September. Is capable on a good day but form is subject to caution
L’ETOILE D’ETE – 4th in a 2775m Craon Class D 3.5 weeks ago. Has been hard to fault for some time and looks main danger to LEONTINE CASH (12)
LUTELLIA MONNERIE – Third in a Class D at Pornichet over 2,725m on 19 September. Takes on some better horses this time but benefits from a terrific entry and should not be written off
Summary: After a comeback run that will have done her good, LEONTINE CASH (12), who boasts some strong form, will be shod to preference this time and looks a solid choice despite the presence of the highly consistent L’ETOILE D’ETE (15), reunited with Benjamin Rochard. At the front, the tricky LAHANNA DESBOIS (9), in good form, and L’ULKA DI LEONE (3), a recent arrival at Mathieu Mottier’s yard, can also make their presence felt. Still relatively unexposed, LADY PRINCESS (11) sports a fresh configuration and can get in on the action.
SELECTIONS
LEONTINE CASH (12) – L’ETOILE D’ETE (15) – LAHANNA DESBOIS (9) – L’ULKA DI LEONE (3)
C3 – PRIX ATALANTE – 2700m (a1m1/2) – Class E – Harness – EUR € 41,000
KANTARELLE – Ran reassuring 2nd in a Saint-Omer Class F on 30 August. Has previously imposed under these conditions but not at this level
KING CASH CEKE – Finished 4th in a Class E at Cavaillon over 2,525m on 18 September. Is clearly back on the right road, but on this occasion is out of his depth
KAMARAN MADRIK – Put a pair of disqualifications behind him to come fourth in a 2750m Cabourg Class F in mid-September and, on good behaviour, can play a small role
KAMIKAZE DRY – Just missed out on the double when 2nd in a Laval Class E 3 weeks ago. Has earned the right to race in this company and looks a decent place chance on Vincennes bow
KIARA DES BORDES – Won a Class F over course and distance earlier in the year but has placed just once since and will have nothing to offer
KOH PHI PHI ISLAND – Sprang something of a surprise when fourth in a 2850m Class E here on 20 September, however a repeat seems unlikely
KERRO DE HOUELLE – Finished 13th in a Class F Apprentices’ race at Pornichet over 2,725m on 19 September, his first start since March, and is not about to create an upset
KIMMAJO – Runner-up in a Class E at Argentan over 2,875m on 16 August. Is new to the Vincennes main track and even though in excellent form, will have more to find
KORIOLIS DE ZIETTE – Took his game to another level when dominating a Class E under these conditions a month ago, and in similar shape will again take all the beating
KATHARINA DE MAI – Imposed at Laval in August then ran 2nd in a 2850m Class E here 12 days ago. Can prove a handful but in current shape looks a serious proposition
KAISER VRIE – Talented but never far from losing his action, as he showed when disqualified in a 2850m Laval Class E 3 weeks ago. Trainer in the bike this time and will be expected to put things right
KYMIJALLY – Disappointing in 2 since leaving the Riviera, most recently disqualified in a Pornichet Class F a fortnight ago, and can be passed over
KIROYAL DU VINOIS – Is not devoid of ability but has been out of sorts over recent weeks and will first need to reassure
KEEPSAKE MOSSA – Fifth in a Class E over course and distance on 4 September. Has not put a foot out of line since June and is unlikely to return home empty-handed
KELRAPIDE DU LUPIN – Quality element that took little time returning to his best, lastly third in a 2850m Class E here 12 days ago but may just be taking on too much this time
KID SMILE – Fifth in a Class E at Les Sables D’Olonne over 2,775m on 26 August. Is well-engaged here, and has form under these conditions, but still appears to be taking on too much
KLEMS DE JAVIE – Finished 5th in a Class E at Laval over 2,850m on 10 September. Always gives his best but in this category will have his work cut out
KISS COOL MIJACK – Good, consistent type that ran 4th in a Class E over course and distance early last month. Eric Raffin stays faithful and will be legitimately competitive for a spot in the money
Summary: KORIOLIS DE ZIETTE (9) was a class above last time and, racing barefoot again, should be capable of following up. The main opposition will come from KATHARINA DE MAI (10), who went close here recently, despite some misfortune. Consistent and tough, KAMIKAZE DRY (4) comes next, ahead of KAISER VRIE (11), a good finisher when given the chance. KISS COOL MIJACK (18), well-engaged and with Eric Raffin reining, is difficult to ignore.
SELECTIONS
KORIOLIS DE ZIETTE (9) – KATHARINA DE MAI (10) – KAMIKAZE DRY (4) – KAISER VRIE (11)
C4 – PRIX LUDOVICA – 2700m (a1m1/2) – Class D – Harness – EUR € 56,000
JADE DE NAVARY – Pleased more than once during the spring, but out of the picture in last four and latest effort did nothing to inspire confidence
JUNIOR STEED – Finished 6th in a Class F at Chartres over 2,825m on 11 September, 11 days after having imposed at Vittel. Goes barefoot this time but can still expect to find this a tough test
JYTRACE DE HOUELLE – Serious sort that ran reassuring 4th in a Reims Class E on 13 September. Presents excellent Vincennes credentials and, while not a priority, cannot be ruled out either
JAIFA DE L’ITON – Was unable to secure the hat-trick when disqualified in a Class E at Abbeville last weekend. Is unbeaten in 4 with Yoann Lebourgeois and can expect considerable support
JOHORE – Tricky but talented individual facing first objective of the autumn following a pair of much-needed fresheners. Goes barefoot this time and, given his liking for the Vincennes main track, must be afforded respect
JAZZ D’OURVILLE – Was deservedly rewarded for his efforts when clinching a 2100m Class D here on 11 September. Has nothing to prove under these conditions and can make a big impact
JOB DES LOUANGES – Capable trotter but will be shod for his return from a layup and best to keep one’s powder dry
JACKSON D’ARC – Fourth in a Class C at Toulouse over 2,950m on 25 September. Is confirmed over course and distance but on this occasion is out of his league
JOG JELOCA – Runner-up in a Class E Apprentices’ race at Amiens over 2,400m on 19 September. Ran second on his sole start here, is consistently in the thick of things, and very hard to ignore. Place prospect
JUDOPOCK – Fourth in a Class C at Cavaillon over 2,600m on 18 September. Has never delivered here but has not finished outside the first 5 since the spring and should be retained
JEWEL DE BANVILLE – Unplaced in a Class E at Pornichet over 2,725m on 19 September, just his second start since the layoff. Is competitively-shod this time and with Eric Raffin reining will be afforded every chance
JOEY DU NOYER – Finished 6th in a Class E at Les Sables D’Olonne over 2,775m on 21 August, 12 days after having won at La Roche-Posay. Has no Vincennes references though and may be taking on too much this time
JOHNNY MIX – Made it 4 on the trot this summer when victorious in a Class E at Reims over 2,500m on 13 September. Has raced left-handed just once since 2022 but with Mathieu Mottier in the bike could well make it 5 in a row
JERICHO – Surprise 5th in a Cagnes Gr.3 in August but was a less-impressive 5th at Mons a fortnight ago and can be passed over
Summary: JAIFA DE L’ITON (4) won two races in a row here last winter, and did so in good style. She since won twice on turf during the summer and returns to the capital with leading claims. JOHNNY MIX (13) has won his last four, and would probably prefer racing right-handed, but will no easy touch if he adapts to the new profile. Winner over 2100m here 3 weeks ago, JAZZ D’OURVILLE (6) is an obvious contender. JOG JELOCA (9) has not put a foot wrong for some time and is easy to like, as is JUDOPOCK (10) who has been knocking at the door.
SELECTIONS
JAIFA DE L’ITON (4) – JOHNNY MIX (13) – JAZZ D’OURVILLE (6) – JOG JELOCA (9)
C5 – PRIX HIP’POKER TOUR (PRIX ANDROMEDA) – 2700m (a1m1/2) – Class C – Harness – EUR € 46,000
MOLLY DU VALLON – Finished 15th in a Class D over 2,100m here on 11 September, a fortnight after having placed at Lisieux. Is barefoot this time but others still preferred
MALVINA MADRIK – Disappointing in last two here, most recently disqualified in a 2100m Class C here 2 weeks ago, and can be passed over
MUSIQUE CLASSIQUE – Unplaced in a Class D over 2,100m here on 11 September. Should be fully-fit by now and Jean-Philippe Dubois will be expecting to set the record straight
MAYA GERBEHAYE – Finished 8th, on comeback, in a Class B at Chartres over 2,825m on 11 September, and is being prepared for a campaign under the saddle
MISSLADY DU VICLAU – Has not been seen out since running 5th in a Class B over course and distance on 2 May. Shoes fitted and no threat
MA LIBERTE – Finished runner-up in two before being disqualified early in a 2100m Class C here 2 weeks ago, but can make amends if she gets off on the right foot
MILADY DE LA PIECE – Clinched victory in a Class D at Enghien over 2,875m on 13 August. Comes here fresh and will be well-backed to confirm
MASAI MARA – No slouch but has made no impact in 3 since returning from her break. Sports modified shoeing but others still easier to back
MAYOLA VEDAQUAISE – Capable filly with solid course-and-distance credentials. Has failed to impress over recent months, but it is just a question of time before she comes good again
MINERVE DE VANDEL – Runner-up in a Class C at Laval over 2,850m on 19 August, after having won 2 on the trot. Races shod this time though and will have other plans
MOONLIGHT STAR – Finished 5th in a Class C over 2,175m here on 5 September. Enjoys a good entry and with Eric Raffin in the bike is not about to disappoint. Chance
MIA DE SIMM – Won a Class D over 2,100m here on 11 September. Has never delivered over 2700m here but in current condition is hard to ignore
MERRY RIVER – Ran 6th in a Class C at Enghien over 2,875m on 18 July. Has been rested since but is barefoot for re-entry, enjoys a good engagement, and the Benjamin Rochard-factor must be taken into account
Summary: Like a horse reborn since switching yards, MILADY DE LA PIECE (7) will be barefoot for her return to Vincennes and can bring home the bacon once more. MOONLIGHT STAR (11) drops down the category-ladder and should provide the principal opposition, along with MIA DE SIMM (12) who imposed here three weeks ago. With application, MA LIBERTE (6) is a viable place chance.
SELECTIONS
MILADY DE LA PIECE (7) – MOONLIGHT STAR (11) – MIA DE SIMM (12) – MA LIBERTE (6)
C6 – PRIX ETAMIN – 2100m (a1m1/4) – – Harness – EUR € 46,000
NOROMAOR – Ran 3rd to NORDLAND VEDAQUAIS (6) in a 2700m Class E here on 18 September but has ground to make up and looks a minor place chance at best
NIKO DU TRIEUX – Made it 3 for 3 when easily winning a Class C at Vichy over 2,950m on 5 September. Is decently-placed on the front row and can give NIGER DU VIVIER (7) a run for his money
NOBLE PETTEVINIERE – Ran 4th in a Class C over 2,850m here on 15 September. Is well-placed behind the car but may not find the main track to his taste
NOVIALO – Finished 5th in a Class C at Enghien over 2,875m on 10 August. Has evident ability but would be preferred a level down
NORTON ELCE – Third in a Class C at Divonne over 2,600m on 20 August. Has done nothing but improve since returning to competition and although unlikely to win this, will sport pads for the first time and can challenge for a place in the picture
NORDLAND VEDAQUAIS – Lost his action on Vincennes debut on 26 August, but put things right when dominating a 2700m Class E a fortnight ago. Is new to the distance but won his only start with David Thomain and will be no soft touch
NIGER DU VIVIER – Failed to pull off the three-timer when eliminated early in a 2850m Class C here in late-August, but Yoann Leborgeois knows him well and will be determined to get him off on the right foot this time. Claim
NEWTON DE MONGOCHY – Won a monte Class D over 2,700m here on 15 September. Races here for reasons of conditioning and is unlikely to shake things up
NEWTON DE CORS – Won a Class E over course and distance on 1 September but was disqualified a fortnight later over the inner course. Is not ideally-drawn here but still warrants respect
Summary: NIGER DU VIVIER (7), who must be forgiven his recent blunder, the unbeaten NIKO DU TRIEUX (2), partnered by Eric Raffin, NORDLAND VEDAQUAIS (6), dropping in trip but in excellent form nevertheless, and a padded NORTON ELCE (5), who is close to his race, are difficult to separate.
SELECTIONS
NIGER DU VIVIER (7) – NIKO DU TRIEUX (2) – NORDLAND VEDAQUAIS (6) – NORTON ELCE (5)
C7 – PRIX LILIUS – 2700m (a1m1/2) – – Mounted – EUR € 60,000
MAGNOLIADARCHE – Ran 6th in a harness Class B over course and distance, when preparing for this, on 12 September. Seldom gets his head in front but consistently gives his best and will not be available at 131-1 this time
LOUVE ANGEL – Finished 4th in a Class C over course and distance on 25 September, having imposed across town the previous month, but is taking on too much this time
GUARDAMI – Starts for the first time since running 6th in a harness Class A at Enghien over 2,875m on 13 June. Is competitively-shod for comeback and could well open her monte account at the first time of asking
LUCAS – Capricious type that was disqualified on comeback in a harness class B early last week and others easier to trust
MEPHISTO DU CLOS – Ran 7th in a harness Class B at Rambouillet over 2,800m on 20 September when being conditioned for this. Has never disappointed in the day’s configuration and could pleasantly surprise
MANASLU – Debuts in the discipline after losing his action in a 2100m Class A here a week ago. Has good speed and could make a big splash if Paul Ploquin keeps him focused
LASKA DU LEVANT – Starts for the first time since finishing 7th in Group I Prix de Normandie over 2,850m here on 21 June. Presents solid references under these conditions and has every chance of making the frame this time
FEUDALE DEGLI DEI – Has not been seen out since being disqualified in a Class A at Enghien over 2,875m on 18 April. Sports a fresh configuration but is still not an obvious choice
MACK DAIRPET – Finished 4th in a harness Class B at Lisieux over 2,725m on 29 August. Boasts fine main-track credentials and, reunited with Arthur Rebèche, will be afforded every chance
Summary: If she takes to this new discipline, GUARDAMI (3) has the class to make an immediate impact, particularly with her trainer in the saddle. Another newcomer to the discipline, MANASLU (6) has shown plenty of class under harness and, sporting a new formula, will be one of the attractions of the race. LASKA DU LEVANT (7), making her comeback, and a reconfigured MACK DAIRPET (9), will be ready to pounce should either of our two favourites disappoint.
SELECTIONS
GUARDAMI (3) – MANASLU (6) – LASKA DU LEVANT (7) – MAGNOLIADARCHE (1)
C8 – PRIX ELIANE DE BELLAIGUE – 2100m (a1m1/4) – – Harness – EUR € 12,000
IMPERIAL MARANDAIS – Takes a notable dip in category after running 7th in a Mauquenchy Class E 3 weeks ago. Starts on the rail but, re-shod for the occasion, can begin to put things right
IRON SPIRIT – Ran 6th in a Class E at La Capelle over 2,750m on 21 September. Has done nothing of note for some time and is not about to change his ways
KING MOKO – Already three times a winner this summer, latterly securing a Châlons-en-Champagne Class F in good order 12 days ago. Benefits from a superb draw and can bring the fight to ISSI TOP (4)
ISSI TOP – Finished 7th in a Class D over 2,100m of the main track on 11 September. Has a lot going for him here and from the 4 slot can impose
JACKPOT D’ORGUEIL – Ran 7th in a Class E Apprentices’ race at Enghien over 2,150m on 26 September. Boasts excellent amateur references and from the 5 slot must be taken seriously
ICONE PLANCHETTE – Third in a Class F Amateurs’ race at Pornichet over 2,725m on 19 September. Seldom disappoints in the amateur category and must be afforded respect
JAWAX DE KERYANN – Ran 3rd in a Class F amateurs race over 2850m here mid-September, 6 days before being trounced under the saddle, and is not an obvious choice
KNITULIA – Ran 6th in a Class F Amateurs’ race over 2,850m here on 15 September. Is forced to start wide and not easy to recommend
FRINGANT PACHA – Finished 2nd in a Class F Amateurs’ race at Le Croise-Laroche over 2,700m on 14 September. Takes on a better lot this time but is still worth monitoring
JUDICIOUS DAYDREAM – Ran fifth in a similar event here on 22 August but has twice failed to confirm and is unlikely to spice things up
KLARCK DE VANDEL – Fifth in a Class E at La Capelle over 2,750m on 21 September. Seldom lets the side down at this level and is not about to begin now. Chance
INTRIGUE DE VIETTE – Ran 6th in a Class E at Pornichet over 2,725m on 19 September. Disappointing in this category at Laval a fortnight earlier and others easier to back
Summary: Well-placed on the front line and partnered by the talented Sven Hoste, ISSI TOP (4) surely has the means to play a leading role in this company. KING MOKO (3) has been enjoying a fine season and even though shod still represents a leading contender. KLARCK DE VANDEL (11) excels with Sebastien Laboutique and has nothing to prove in the amateur division. JACKPOT D’ORGUEIL (5), with Arthur Raffin in the sulky, has the ability to finish close.
SELECTIONS
ISSI TOP (4) – KING MOKO (3) – KLARCK DE VANDEL (11) – JACKPOT D’ORGUEIL (5)
R2 DAX [R-H]

C1 – PRIX DE L’ADOUR – 3500m (a2m1/4) – TURF – Class 3 – Hurdles – EUR € 24,000

AVAYA – Unplaced in a Class 4 Condition Hurdle at Compiegne over 3,400m on 9 September. After an easy victory in her penultimate race she failed badly but is better than that last run and she should do better this time
NASHVILLE BLUES – Finished 5th in a Class 4 Condition Hurdle at Nantes over 3,500m on 14 April. He comes back from a almost 6-month break but his previous form lines have worked out well
CLOVIS DESBROUSSES – Pulled up in a Claimer over 3,400m at Dieppe on 10 June. Has not compeleted his last two starts and needs to prove his reliablilty
YEZALEL – Fifth in a Class 3 Condition Hurdle at Toulouse over 3,500m on 2 September. Has not been far behind the placed runners in her two starts and could stake a claim
SCARLANA DE GREZ – Unraced 3yo filly by Beaumac De Houelle out of Turtle Bowl mare Scarla trained by Arnaud Chaillé-Chaillé. She comes from an interesting maternal line and could make a prominent debut
NYMPHEA DU FENOIR – Unraced 3yo filly by Tunis out of Cricket Ball mare Loulia trained by Florian Bellemare. Dam won two Gr3 steeplechase races and a Listed Hurdle event
FAVELA CHIC – Unplaced in an event for unraced runners at Auteuil on 12 September. She failed to complete the course on debut but drops in class and should be competitive
MAYZA – Finished 7th in a Class 5 Condition Hurdle at Clairefontaine over 3,400m on 22 July. Will need to do more to feature
LOUDEJUMI – Unraced 3yo filly by Chanducoq out of Kendargent mare Norwegian Wood trained by Ludovic Cadot. Dam has yet to produce a winner
Summary: AVAYA (1) looked really good when winning on debut but failed in her start in strong company at Compiègne. She should do better this time. Unraced SCARLANA DE GREZ (5) is well bred and could make an auspicious start to her career. NASHVILLE BLUES (2) has been rested since April but his form has been franked. FAVELA CHIC (7) should progress from her moderate debut.
SELECTIONS
AVAYA (1) – SCARLANA DE GREZ (5) – NASHVILLE BLUES (2) – FAVELA CHIC (7)
C2 – PRIX DE LA CHAMBRE D’AMOUR – 2300m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Condition – Flat – EUR € 18,000
JAFAR D’ESCAR AA – Finished 7th in a Conditions race over 2,200m at Craon on 6 September. Unlikely to feature in this company
VERTIGO POMPADOUR AA – A close-up 6th in a Conditions race over 2,200m at Craon on 9 September. Fought hard in what ended up a blanket finish last time and did win this race in 2024
MADMAX DE LASSALES AA – Ran out a 9-length winner of a Conditions race over 2,200m at Pompadour on 15 August. He won over this course and distance three runs back and must be respected
KRIPTOGENE D’AYZA AA – Finished 6th in Conditions race over 2,200m at Pompadour on 15 August. Was well beaten by MADMAX DE LASSALES AA (3) in that race but did place in this race last year
LASTROGENE D’AYZA AA – A moderate 9th in a Conditions race over 2,200m at Craon on 6 September. Did run 3rd in his last race at this course but does look held on form
HINSILAYA AA – Relegated to 2nd after winning a Conditions race over 2400m at La Teste on 10 August. She veered off a straight line close home but following a victory in her penultimate start, she has to be a lively contender
KIRIE AA – A poor 8th in a Conditions race over 2,200m at Craon on 6 September. Held by others on his last run
HORIZON DE TANUES AA – Ran 5th in a Conditions race over 2,400m at Toulouse on 16 September. Will need to up his game to have any chance
IDEAL DE CAJUS AA – Finished 4th in a Conditions race over 2,400m at Toulouse on 16 September. Unlikely to trouble the more fancied runners
MAUZAC AA – A decent 2nd in a Conditions race over 2,400m at Toulouse on 16 September. Only beaten 1,5 lengths and is improving with every run
FLINTILIE AA – A moderate 7th in a Conditions race over 2,150m at Mont De Marsan on 24 August. Her only victory was at this course and she could place
MAGIC DREAM AA – A well-beaten 7th in a Conditions race over 2,400m at Toulouse on 16 September. That was her first run after a 395-day layoff and her jockey reported she lacked fitness, so will need to prove herself
MADAME LABOUEYRIE AA – Finished 8th in a Conditions race over 2,400m at Toulouse on 16 September. She finished behind MAGIC DREAM AA (12) and is also likely to need another run after her 11-month break
Summary: VERTIGO POMPADOUR (2) looked the likely winner close home at Croan last time but was outpaced by four others just short on the line. This looks an ideal chance to get back into the winner’s enclosure. HINSILAYA (6) lost her last race in the Stewards room after causing interference late in the race but remains in good form. MADMAX DE LASSALES (3) continues to improve while KRIPTOGENE D’AYZA (4) also needs to be considered.
SELECTIONS
VERTIGO POMPADOUR AA (2) – HINSILAYA AA (6) – MADMAX DE LASSALES AA (3) – KRIPTOGENE D’AYZA AA (4)
C3 – PRIX CHATEAU DE POYANNE – 3800m (a2m1/2) – TURF – Class 3 – Hurdles – EUR € 24,000
KASTLE DE LAGARDE AA – Came home 7th at Dax over 3,500m on 19 May 2025. Looks unlikely to make an impact on this field
MINNIE DE VERGNE AA – Pulled up in a Conditions race over 4,700m at Pau on 9 January. Has been moderate and will struggle in this
NEVIS DE CANDALE AA – A decent 2nd in a Conditions race over 3,600m at Agen on 9 March. He is a competent hurdler but has more to do in this field
KHEOPS DE BUJ AA – Excellent runner-up in a Class 4 Condition Hurdle at Dax over 3,500m on 18 May. Will be making her comeback after a break, she has good form at this course and should be right there when it matters
MISTER DE BERCE AA – An easy winner of a Conditions race over 2200m at Pompadour on 23 August. His breeding indicates he will be ideally suited to jump racing
TRESOR AREDIEN AA – Fourth at Agen Le Passage over 2,500m on 31 March 2025. Has not raced in over a year and did places in a Hurdle event at this course in 2023. Needs to prove his fitness
LE GRAND JEU AA – A promising 3rd in Conditions race over 2200m at Pompadour on 23 August. He was well beaten by MISTER DE BERCE AA (5) last time but is from solid hurdling stock
ZIGOTTO AA – A moderate 9th in a Conditions race over 2,400m at La Teste on 19 July. He is another having his first run over obstacles but could be one to watch
LUPIN D’OC AA – Finished 5th in a Class 4 Condition Hurdle at Dax over 3,800m on 5 October 2025, Been out of action for a year but has been supplemented into the race so should be watched
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ROSE DE BOSDA AA – Finished 5th in Conditions race over 2,400m at La Teste on 10 August. She will be making her debut in hurdle event but does come in well weighted
Summary: KHEOPS DE BUJ (4) has proven form in hurdle races and wearing blinkers for the first time, could have found the perfect race to score another win. MISTER DE BERCE (5) made a winning debut on the flat last time and could make a strong transition to hurdling. He finished in front of LE GRAND JEU (7) who is another that could make his mark over obstacles. ROSE DE BOSDA (11) comes in well weighted and deserves respect.
SELECTIONS
KHEOPS DE BUJ AA (4) – MISTER DE BERCE AA (5) – LE GRAND JEU AA (7) – ROSE DE BOSDA AA (11)
C4 – PRIX JP. LOISEAUX – GRANDE COURSE DE HAIES DE DAX – 3800m (a2m1/2) – TURF – Handicap – Hurdles – EUR € 42,000
JOURNEE D’LA FEMME – Finished 3rd in a Handicap over 4,600m at Mauron on 13 September. Will have a lot more to do this time to be competitive
HACKER DU BERLAIS – Unplaced in a Listed Handicap Hurdle at Auteuil over 3,600m on 8 September. He takes a massive drop in class and this former Group 2 winner could prove hard to beat
BATH LAU – Pulled up in a Handicap over 3,450m at Compiegne on 9 September. Recent form does not provide much confidence but could run well if regaining his old form
HARLEM SCHUFFLE – A moderate 8th in a Listed Steeplechase over 3,800m at Compiegne on 9 September. Lowers his expectations this time and has been supplemented into this race. One to watch
LE LASCAR – Victorious in a Class 3 Hurdle at Toulouse over 3,900m on 2 September. Led all the way to that in what was an excellent return from a 4-month break.
GINO’S LINE – A moderate 5th in a Handicap over 3,500m at Toulouse on 2 September. Will need to up her game to feature
REDNECK – Winner of a Handicap over 3,800m at Dieppe on 30 August. Won with authority and could defy the 3kg penalty
MAGIC DAVIER – Came home 4th in a Class 3 Hurdle at Toulouse over 3,900m on 2 September. Will struggle in this company
Summary: HACKER DU BERLAIS (2) has competed against, and beaten, far stronger and anywhere close to his best will make him hard to beat. He will also have the advantage of Louis Salmon’s weight claim. Supplemented HARLEM SCHUFFLE (4) failed in a Listed race last time but has strong form at this level and should contest the finish. LE LASCAR (5) scored an excellent comeback victory and should run well again. The same applies to REDNECK (7) who comes off a solid win.
SELECTIONS
HACKER DU BERLAIS (2) – HARLEM SCHUFFLE (4) – LE LASCAR (5) – REDNECK (7)
C5 – GRAND PRIX DE LA VILLE DE DAX – 2300m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 1 – Flat – EUR € 34,800
CHERGUI – Fnished 8th in a Conditions race at San Sébastien over 2400m on 15 August. Capable of much better and can make the frame
ORISSON – Finished 4th in a Class 3 Conditions race at La Teste De Buch over 2,200m on 19 August. In good shape and might earn some more money
LOST IN MUSIC – Won in a Class 3 Handicap at Mont De Marsan over 2,000m on 17 August. Tougher task this time but cannot be ruled out
AGADOR – Finished 6th in a Class 2 Conditions race at La Teste-de-Buch over 1900m on 24 September. Fitter this time and is capable of an upset
ANIOL – Has only been modest of late and finished 7th in a Class 2 Conditions race at La Teste-de-Buch over 1900m on 24 September. Needs to find a few lengths to score
DARKAVA – Returned to form and finished 3rd in a Class 2 Conditions race race at Toulouse over 2400m on 8 June. Can win a race of this nature
IF NOT NOW – Not disgraced when 5th in a Class 2 Conditions race at Toulouse over 2400m on 8 June. Returns from a break but can contest the finish
RONCAL – Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Conditions race at San Sébastien over 2200m on 22 April. Returns from a break but can be a danger
Summary: The Spanish-trained runners could dominate this contest, headed by DARKAVA (6), who has put together a string of good performances across the Pyrenees this summer. The only filly in the field will need to be wary of the Guillermo Arizkorreta Elosegui-trained IF NOT NOW (7) and RONCAL (8), both of whom are also in excellent form. CHERGUI (1) has to concede weight to his rivals but should not be ruled out.
SELECTIONS
DARKAVA (6) – IF NOT NOW (7) – RONCAL (8) – CHERGUI (1)
C6 – PRIX JOSEPH DE LAURENS – 3800m (a2m1/2) – TURF – Handicap – Steeple Chase – EUR € 26,000
ELIAN – In very good form and was runner-up in a handicap chase at Craon over 4100m on 7 September. Can go one place better
PORZMAN – Successful twice in a row, the latest in a handicap chase at Mauron over 3500m on 13 September. Can complete the hat-trick
FIRESTORM – Dislodged the rider last time out in a handicap chase at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 4200m on 5 May. Returns from a break but has a place chance
LOUNESS COLLONGES – Consistent and finished 4th in a handicap hurdle at Pompadour over 3900m on 30 August. Just as good over fences and can earn some money
GANAGO – Victorious in a handicap chase over this track and trip on 7 June. Carries a penalty but is clearly not out of it
JIRAIS AU BALLE – Finished 6th in a Class 3 Condition Chase at Auteuil over 4,400m on 17 September. Capable of doing better and could be a threat
KLOE DE LAPRELLE – Has some fair form and finished 5th in a Class 3 Condition Chase at Dax over 3,800m on 9 June 2025. Returns from a break and could need this run
Summary: PORZMAN (2) had been entered at Auteuil in recent days but has instead been diverted to this Dax contest and is not making the journey from La Manche for a day out. ELIAN (1), a runner-up at Craon recently, should confirm that promise, provided he avoids the second-run-after-a-break syndrome. GANAGO (5) is partnered by the in-form Edgar Labaisse and won at course on his only previous visit to Dax. JIRAIS AU BALLE (6) also makes the trip with realistic ambitions.
SELECTIONS
PORZMAN (2) – ELIAN (1) – GANAGO (5) – JIRAIS AU BALLE (6)
C7 – PRIX DES TROIS COURONNES – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Class 2 – Flat – EUR € 24,700
SARMAD – Successful in a Maiden at La Teste De Buch over 1,600m on 26 August. Tougher task this time around but cannot be ruled out
MEDRONHO – Not disgraced when third in a Class 2 Conditions race at Chantilly over 1,600m on 14 September. Usually competitive and has a chance
RASTAGORA – In good shape and was third 3rd in a claimer at Deauville over 1600m on 18 August. Might earn some minor money
SOMEONE – Not disgraced when fourth in a Class 2 Conditions race at Toulouse over 1,600m on 2 September. Can get into the thick of things this time
ASKAM CHOPE – Came home 7th in a Listed at Mont De Marsan over 1,200m on 26 July. Capable of much better and could score
GOLDY GLORY – Finished 9th in a Listed race at Craon over 1,650m on 5 September, Capable of doing better and is not out of it
LA PEPA – Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Maiden at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 1,400m on 28 September. Has a place chance
Summary: ASKAM CHOPE (5) drops in class for her first attempt over 1,400 metres and looks capable of making her presence felt in this Class 2 event. MEDRONHO (2) showed plenty of tenacity in an interesting conditions race at Chantilly on September 14th and returns to a distance that should suit him even better. The sole runner from the Pantall stable at the meeting, GOLDY GLORY (6) makes the trip with ambitions. Dropped back in distance, SOMEONE (4) can also get involved with the finish.
SELECTIONS
ASKAM CHOPE (5) – MEDRONHO (2) – GOLDY GLORY (6) – SOMEONE (4)
C8 – PRIX DU SABLAR – 3500m (a2m1/4) – TURF – Handicap – Hurdles – EUR € 26,000
MELCASTILLE – Came home 5th in a Class 3 Condition Chase at Dax over 3,800m on 20 September. Not reliable but is capable of winning a race of this nature
BAR A TOUS – Unplaced in a Class 4 conditions Hurdle at Pompadour over 3900m on 23 August. In good form before that and is not out of it
MAYRA DU PECOS – Consistent and was third in a Class 3 Condition Hurdle at Toulouse over 3,500m on 2 September. Can get involved with the finish yet again
L’ODYSSEE – Finished 3rd in a handicap hurdle at La Teste-de-Buch over 3600m on 22 April. Returns from a break but can earn some money
MELEZE HANA – Finished 6th in a handicap hurdle at La Teste-de-Buch over 3400m on 11 July. Returns from a short break and needs to find a few lengths to score
SAINTE CO – Came home 5th in a Class 3 Condition Hurdle at Toulouse over 3,500m on 2 September. Might need to do a bit more to beat these rivals
MILORD DE PALMA – Outclassed the opposition in a Class 5 Condition Chase at Aurillac over 3,500m on 13 September. Consistent and could double up
HEART AND SOUL – Finished 8th in a hurdles claimer at Dieppe over 3400m on 30 August. Capable of doing better and might make the frame
Summary: The Lageneste-Macaire partnership looks to hold the key to this lucky last race handicap, with AQPS MILORD DE PALMA (7) having possibly developed a taste for winning. BAR A TOUS (2) is another leading contender, having finished second to an unbeaten rival in his penultimate start. If in the mood, HEART AND SOUL (8) can play a leading role from this weight. MELCASTILLE (1) is still inexperienced over fences and should not be judged on her recent failure over the larger obstacles.
SELECTIONS
MILORD DE PALMA (7) – BAR A TOUS (2) – HEART AND SOUL (8) – MELCASTILLE (1)
R3 MARSEILLE-BORELY [L-H]

C1 – PRIX DES ACACIAS – 2300m (a1m1/2) – – Harness – EUR € 6,000

ILTON BEAUREGARD – Disqualified twice in last three starts, the latest in Class F over this course and distance on 27th August. Not easy to trust and others make more appeal
KOCKTAIL LOVE – Disqualified four times in a row, the latest in Class E at this course over 3025m on 22nd September. Not easy to trust and others make more appeal
KORSIKO – In good shape and finished 3rd in Class E at Cavaillon over 2525m on 18th September. Should contest the finish
GAETANE DU VIVIER – Disqualified in Class G at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2150m on 13th August. Consistent before that and can make the frame
KALIE WOOD – Finished 6th in Class D over this track and trip on 15th May. Returns from a break and needs to do a bit more to score
GALOPIN FONTAINE – Successful in Class G at Cavaillon over 2525m on 18th September. Broke a long losing run but might well follow up
KING AULNAIES – Has improved of late and finished 4th in Class E at this course over 3025m on 22nd September. Can win a race of this nature
KEROZEN – Not reliable but finished 3rd in Class F at Feurs over 2100m on 6th September. Might play a minor role at very best
KATE METEOR – Finished 4th in Class F at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2925m on 1st August. Some good wins before that and must be respected once again
J’ADORE CE MEC – Finished 3rd in Class G at Feurs over 2850m on 16th September. On a long losing run but could earn some more money
KIKO JOSSELYN – Disqualified in Class D at Hyères over 2850m on 15th October. Has disqualification issues and could need this run returning from a break
INIMITABLE – Finished 3rd in Class G at Cavaillon over 2525m on 18th September. Consistent of late and can get into the mix of things
INO PURPLE – Finished 4th in Class G at Divonne-les-Bains over 2000m on 21st August. In good form and can get involved with the finish yet again
Summary: The younger horses make most appeal, headed by KING AULNAIES (7), who has quickly found his feet since joining Stéphane Cingland, and stablemate KORSIKO (3), who is at the top of his game for his first attempt in amateur company. GAETANE DU VIVIER (4) has plenty of experience and, back racing barefoot, can bounce back from her setbacks in August. INO PURPLE (13) should once again be thereabouts.
SELECTIONS
KING AULNAIES (7) – KORSIKO (3) – GAETANE DU VIVIER (4) – INO PURPLE (13)
C2 – PRIX DES SAPONAIRES – 3000m (a2m) – – Mounted – EUR € 30,000
NORDETIA – Disqualified on debut in a Class E harness race at Cavaillon over 2525m on 18th September. Tries a mounted race but others are preferred
ICARE DES CHAMPS – Finished 6th in a Class G harness race at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2150m on 13th August. Capable of improvement trying a mounted race
LEADER DES RIOULTS – Disqualified twice in a row, the latest in Class B at this course over 3000m on 22nd September. Capable of scoring back under the saddle
LE ROI MARGOT – – Very good mounted race form and was runner-up in Class F over this track and trip on 27th August. Be right there at the finish
KING’S DAY – Disqualified in Class D harness race at Cavaillon over 2525m on 18th September. Better under the saddle and has a place chance
KRIS MARTIN – – In good form and was runner-up in a harness race at Wolvega over 2620m on 26th September. Can make the frame
ILLICO DE LOU – Finished 5th in a Class F mounted race over this course and distance on 27th August. Can do a bit better this time around
LOTUS ZEN – Finished 6th in Group 3 mounted race at Enghien over 2250m on 14th August. Not reliable but can bounce back to score
ICARE DUNGY – Has only been modest of late and finished 7th in Class D harness race at Vincennes over 2100m on 29th September. Can surprise in a mounted race
Summary: LOTUS ZEN (8) boasts the strongest form references and makes the trip with leading ambitions now facing weaker opposition. LE ROI MARGOT (4) is a model of consistency and finished second when returning at this course and can go one place better KRIS MARTIN (6) shaped well in his two comeback runs and his trainer now switches him back to the ridden discipline. A tough performer, ILLICO DE LOU (7) also has claims.
SELECTIONS
LOTUS ZEN (8) – LE ROI MARGOT (4) – KRIS MARTIN (6) – ILLICO DE LOU (7)
C3 – PRIX DES PETUNIAS – 2300m (a1m1/2) – – Harness – EUR € 27,000
NIKI DU GOUTIER – Unplaced in Class A at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2925m on 22nd August. Not reliable and others are preferred
NICKEL CHROME – Remains in good shape and finished 4th in Class B at Marseille-Vivaux over 2675m on 27th June. Can make the frame
NATALIA JAMES – Disqualified in Class C at Cavaillon over 2625m on 18th September. In good form before that and can bounce back to score if smart
NICE PARIS – Victorious last time out in Class C over this track and trip on 22nd September. Capable of doubling up
NOTTINGHAM ROYAL – Finished 7th in Class C at Divonne-les-Bains over 2600m on 20th August. Has only been modest of late and more is needed to score
NORIA DE BERTRANGE – Unreliable and finished 4th in Class C at Cavaillon over 2625m on 18th September. Might play a minor role at very best
NASHAAB – Finished 5th in Class C at Castéra-Verduzan over 2800m on 24th August. Not disgraced that day and has a place chance on best form
NANCY DE GOUYE – In good form and finished 3rd in Class D at Feurs over 2100m on 7th September. Can get into the mix of things once again
NORMAND VILLETOT – Finished 5th in Class C at this course over 3000m on 17th April. Returns from a break but has been successful at this course and cannot be ruled out
NAZZARENO – Disqualified in three of last four starts, the latest in a Group 3 at Vincennes over 2700m on 22nd August. Can be a threat if smart
NECTAR DES LOYAUX – Not reliable and finished 4th in Class C at Hyères over 2650m on 1st May. Returns from a break and could need this run
NIRVANA D’HERMES – Disqualified in three of last four starts, the latest in Class C at Hyères over 2850m on 27th May. Has disqualification issues but can score if fit enough
NELSON D’HERMES – Successful in a Class E mounted race at Feurs over 2225m on 6th September. Just as good in harness races and is not out of it
NIXON DE BLARY – Disqualified in Class D at Feurs over 2100m on 7th September. Fitter this time and could be the surprise package of the race
Summary: This is an open contest. NATALIA JAMES (3) made a slow start two weeks ago and deserves another chance, especially as she had previously beaten the opposition comfortably at this course. Speedy mare NANCY DE GOUYE (8) looks the main danger alongside NICE PARIS (4), who won with authority last time out. NORIA DE BERTRANGE (6), racing with four plates for the first time, is another to keep a close eye on.
SELECTIONS
NATALIA JAMES (3) – NANCY DE GOUYE (8) – NICE PARIS (4) – NORIA DE BERTRANGE (6)
C4 – PRIX DES LOTUS – 2300m (a1m1/2) – – Harness – EUR € 21,000
MATCHO MESLOIS – Finished 7th in a claimer at Vire Normandie over 2825m on 20th September. Off form and others make more appeal
MAMZELLE CARLESS – Disqualified twice in a row, last time out in a Class E at Salon-de-Provence over 3000m on 12th September. Capable of an upset if staying in stride
MINOS DES CHARRONS – Disqualified in Class E at Salon-de-Provence over 3000m on 12th September. Can be a threat on best form
MISTER DES LOYAUX – In superb form, with two wins and four second places in his last six runs, last time finishing runner-up in a Class E at Vichy over 2800m on 19th September. Big chance
MOGADOR – Successful in a Class E at Toulouse over 2750m on 18th September. Clearly unreliable but cannot be ruled out
MONA DU FER – Two wins in her last three runs, including last time out in a Class E at Hyères over 2875m on 19th September. Can score again
MORDU DE FOOT – Returned to form and finished 3rd in a Class E over this track and trip on 27th August. Can get involved with the finish
MINOS DE VANDEL – Very consistent and finished 3rd in a Class E at Eauze over 2400m on 2nd August. Can get involved with the finish again
MAFIOSO DRY – Finished 6th in a Class E at Salon-de-Provence over 3000m on 12th September. Has disqualification issues but is capable of playing a minor role
MERKEL DE CURBINS – Disqualified in a Class D at Lyon Parilly over 2850m on 4th September. In good form before that and can earn some money if smart
MOON ROCQ PIERJI – Disqualified in five of the last seven runs, the latest in a Class E at Laval over 2850m on 28th August. Not easy to trust but can make the frame when smart
MISTER DES THUYAS – Has only been modest of late and finished 5th in a Class E at Salon-de-Provence over 3000m on 12th September. Might play a minor role
MISTER DE L’ETOILE – Unreliable and finished 9th in a Class E over this track and trip on 27th August. Yet to win a race and others are preferred
MAGIC DU SAPTEL – Has only been modest of late and finished 7th in a Class E over this course and distance on 27th August. Yet to win a race but has a place chance
MACUMBA DESBOIS – Not reliable and finished 7th in a Class E at Salon-de-Provence over 3000m on 12th September. Needs to do a bit more to score
MA FELICITE – Finished 6th in a Class D at Lyon Parilly over 2850m on 4th September. Capable of doing better and has a place chance
Summary: MISTER DES LOYAUX (4) has been faultless since returning to action at the end of winter and will also race barefoot for the first time. He is likely to be a popular choice. MINOS DE VANDEL (8) has been campaigned to good effect this season, and MINOS DES CHARRONS (3), runner-up in the key race over this course and distance in late August, look the main dangers. MORDU DE FOOT (7) finished third that day, also has claims of making the frame.
SELECTIONS
MISTER DES LOYAUX (4) – MINOS DE VANDEL (8) – MINOS DES CHARRONS (3) – MORDU DE FOOT (7)
C5 – PRIX DES CAMELIAS – PRIX GENY COURSES – 2300m (a1m1/2) – – Harness – EUR € 24,000
LOLA LOULOU – Unplaced in Class G at Feurs over 2850m on 6th September. In good form before that and could earn some money
LASKA DU LIVIER – Finished 6th in Class E at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2700m on 19th August. Capable of doing better and is not out of it
LOVICTORY WILLIAMS – – Disqualified three times in a row, the latest in Class E at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2700m on 19th August. Not easy to trust but is capable of scoring
LILLY DE GOUYE – Finished 9th in Class E over this track and trip on 27th August. Probably needs to do more to score this time around
LUXY BLUE – Disqualified in Class F at Aix-les-Bains over 2725m on 8th August. Battling to regain best form and others are much preferred
LIBERATA – Finished 4th in Class E at Vichy over 2150m on 19th September. Not reliable but might play a minor role at very best
LADY DE MONGOCHY – A winner of Class F at Lyon Parilly over 2875m on 20th September. In good shape and can double up
LETOILE AMERICAINE – – Finished 4th in Class E over this course and distance on 22nd September. Can win a race of this nature
LANDELINA – Off form and was unplaced in Class E over this track and trip on 22nd September. Has disqualification issues and others are preferred
LILI DU CHERISAY – In good form and was runner-up in Class F at Lyon Parilly over 2875m on 20th September. Can go one place better
LUTECE SMART – Finished 7th in Class F at Salon-de-Provence over 3000m on 12th September. Has only been modest of late and needs to do more to beat these rivals
LUTTE DU LOGIS – Has only been moderate of late and finished 9th in Class F at Nîmes over 2775m on 26th September. Off form and others are preferred
LA HORSE – Struggling to find best form and was unplaced in Class E over this course and distance on 22nd September. Others make more appeal
LOUNA D’OR – Has struggled of late and finished 9th in Class F at Niort over 2500m on 20th September. Needs to find a few lengths to score
Summary: With the colts absent, LETOILE AMERICAINE (8) could take some stopping if keeping her mind on the job. However, she faces strong opposition from LADY DE MONGOCHY (7), who won readily at Parilly, and LOVICTORY WILLIAMS (3), who could go very well if putting it all together. In excellent form, LILI DU CHERISAY (10) can also be competitive despite her second-row draw.
SELECTIONS
LETOILE AMERICAINE (8) – LADY DE MONGOCHY (7) – LOVICTORY WILLIAMS (3) – LILI DU CHERISAY (10)
C6 – PRIX DES AZALEES – 2300m (a1m1/2) – – Harness – EUR € 24,000
LELOUP VALLEE – Consistent and finished 3rd in a Class E over this course and distance on 27th August. On a long losing run but is not out of it
LUTIN QUICK – Returned to form when a runner-up in a Class F at Lyon Parilly over 2875m on 4th September. Capable of contesting the finish
LEMON JULRY – Holding form and finished 4th in a Class F at Jullianges over 2450m on 13th September. Can get involved with the finish
LISTAO – Unreliable but finished 3rd in a Class E over this course and distance on 22nd September. Can earn some more money
LUXOR D’ECAJEUL – In good shape and finished 3rd in a Class E at Lignières-en-Berry over 2100m on 12th July. Returns from a short break but has a place chance
LUCIFER – Unplaced in a Class E over this track and trip on 22nd September. Needs to find a few lengths to score
L’ARGENTIN – Knocking very hard at the door and was runner-up in a Class E over this track and trip on 22nd September. Can go one place better
LIDO DE LOU – Not reliable and finished 7th in a Class E at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2700m on 19th August. Might pop up in a place
L’AS ATOUT – Successful last time out at Wolvega over 2100m on 17th September. Tougher task this time but might make the frame
LEADER DES APRES – Not reliable and finished 6th in a Class E over this course and distance on 22nd September. Might earn some minor money
L’AIGLE – Has improved of late and was runner-up in a Class E at Lyon Parilly over 2850m on 20th September. Can be competitive once again
LE GRAND ZAMPANO – Has some fair form and finished 5th in a Class E over this track and trip on 22nd September. Can play a minor role
LUCKY RED – Has only been modest of late and finished 7th in a Class F at Cavaillon over 2625m on 29th August. Needs to do a bit more to beat these rivals
Summary: L’ARGENTIN (7) and LELOUP VALLEE (1) both recently performed well over this course and distance and can fight out the finish. The former got the better of their battle for second place that day, but little separates the pair and another close contest is expected. They are not the only ones with winning claims, however. In top form, LUTIN QUICK (2) is a leading contender, as is L’AS ATOUT (9), who is probably better than his recent form suggests.
SELECTIONS
L’ARGENTIN (7) – LELOUP VALLEE (1) – LUTIN QUICK (2) – L’AS ATOUT (9)
C7 – PRIX DES ORCHIDEES – 2300m (a1m1/2) – – Harness – EUR € 27,000
INDUCTIF – Finished 7th in a Class F at Le Croisé-Laroche over 2700m on 14th September. Has major disqualification issues and others make more appeal
JO DE CAZOULENE – Unplaced in a Class H at Francheville-la-Barre over 2500m on 16th August. Battling to regain best form and makes little appeal
JOYEUSE DU PORTO – In very good form and was runner-up in a Class H at Vic-Fezensac over 2475m on 21st September. Can have a winning turn
HATOUT DE CONNEE – Successful in a Class G at this track over 3025m on 22nd September. Not reliable but cannot be ruled out either
ICARE DE LA BASLE – Finished 7th in a Class D at Villeneuve-sur-Lot over 2625m on 30th August. Not reliable but has a place chance on best form
JOLIE MOME CHIC – Finished 3rd in a Class F at Divonne-les-Bains over 2600m on 9th August. Showed some improvement and can get involved with the finish one again
JENNY LEGEND – Unplaced in a Class F at Lyon over 2850m on 20th September. Battling to regain best form and others are preferred
JAVA DE ROUAISSE – Showed some improvement when a runner-up in a Class F at Toulouse over 2150m on 18th September. Can go one place better
JURITI – Finished 5th in a Class G over this track and trip on 22nd September. Might play a minor role at very best
JEAN D’HOLLENBOURG – Disqualified four times in the last seven runs, last time out in a Class G at this track over 2300m on 22nd September. Not easy to trust and others make more appeal
JULIA DOCTOR – Returned to form and was runner-up in a Class G over this course and distance on 22nd September. Clearly not out of it
JARNAC DE L’ITON – Finished 7th in a Class G ovee this track and trip on 22nd September. Capable of an upset if at his best
JIMMYZ – In good shape and was runner-up in a Class G at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2150m on 13th August. Can go one place better
Summary: JOYEUSE DU PORTO (3) has not finished outside the first three all summer and is an obvious choice for this trip. JIMMYZ (13) is a serious performer with this starting method and should be involved once again. JOLIE MOME CHIC (6) caught the eye with a fine effort at Divonne in early August and, arriving fresh, deserves plenty of respect. The same applies to JAVA DE ROUAISSE (8), who finished second in a well-contested field at Toulouse two weeks ago.
SELECTIONS
JOYEUSE DU PORTO (3) – JIMMYZ (13) – JOLIE MOME CHIC (6) – JAVA DE ROUAISSE (8)
C8 – PRIX DES URSINIAS – 3000m (a2m) – – Harness – EUR € 45,000
IMPERATRICE VITELA – In good form and finished 4th in a Class B over this track and trip on 9th September. Can earn some more money
HEYDAY – Finished 8th in a Group 3 at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2925m on 10th August, Consistent before that and could earn some more money
INFERNO PIPER – A winner of a Class B at Vincennes over 2850m on 29th January. Returns from a lengthy break and should need this run
IQUEM D’AMER – Finished 8th in a Class D at Feurs over 2875m on 16th September. Capable of doing better and might make the frame
JAVANAISE TURGOT – Unplaced in a Class D at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2950m on 22nd July. Battling to find best form and could need this run after a short break
GYS – Finished 8th in a Class C at Cavaillon over 2625m on 18th September. Battling to regain best form and others are preferred
IMPULSE JULRY – Unreliable and finished 6th in a Class D at Vincennes over 2875m on 17th September. Capable of an upset on her best form
HERODE DU CORTA – Finished 9th in a Class C at Cavaillon over 2625m on 18th September. Off form and needs to find a few lengths to score
KINGSLAYER PELLINI – Winner in five of his last six runs, last time in a Class B at Castéra-Verduzan over 2150m on 24th August. Can add another win to the tally
GEANT SARTHOIS – Finished 7th in a Class C at Cavaillon over 2625m on 18th September. Capable of doing better and can be a threat
GREGOR – Winner at Alkmaar over 3400m on 6th September. Not reliable but is clearly not out of it in this line-up
ICARE DU BERYL – Very consistent and was runner-up in a Class C at Cavaillon over 2625m on 18th September. Can go one place better
Summary: KINGSLAYER PELLINI (9) did not have to come off the bridle to return to winning ways in late August and, with his connections clearly confident, looks the one to beat in this lucky last race. ICARE DU BERYL (12), an honourable second two weeks ago, is likely to give him plenty to think about again. At the age of 10, GREGOR (11) still retains plenty of ability and, having performed well at this course in the spring, looks the next best option alongside GEANT SARTHOIS (10), who has been prepared specifically for this race.
SELECTIONS
KINGSLAYER PELLINI (9) – ICARE DU BERYL (12) – GREGOR (11) – GEANT SARTHOIS (10)
R4 SAINT-CLOUD [L-H]

C1 – PRIX DE CONDE JOCKEY CLUB DE TURQUIE – 2000m (a1m1/4) – TURF – – Flat – EUR € 73,200

BOULDER – Second in a Class 2 at Saint-Cloud over 2,000m on 11 September when last appearing. Others rate higher
KERHOULEN – Got off the mark in a Maiden at Dieppe over 1,800m on 24 August on his second run. This will be more of a test
TORTSANLOT – Outclassed the opposition in a Class 2 at Saint-Cloud over 2,000m on 11 September on his latest start. Key chance
CATCH MY EYE – Finished off his race strongly in a Maiden at Saint-Cloud over 1,600m on 31 August when getting up close home to score. He has more improvement to come and can be involved
JULIAN SCHNABEL – Won nicely in a Class 2 at Dieppe over 1,800m on 24 August on his latest start. Capable of more progress and can feature
JUST YET – Finished 3rd in a Class 2 at Saint-Cloud over 2,000m on 11 September when last seen. Unlikely to be a threat
GOLDEN SAVIOR – Won in a Listed at Craon over 1,650m on 5 September on her most recent start. Merits consideration
KRITIC – Victorious in a Maiden at Saint-Cloud over 1,600m on 31 August on her second start. One to pay attention to
Summary: Recent winner over this track and trip in early September by a cosy four lengths, TORTSANLOT (3) can step up in class and be too smart for JULIAN SCHNABEL (5), who is also unbeaten in two starts. The latest success in a Class 2 at Dieppe late in August. CATCH MY EYE (4) was a recent winner at this track over 1600m and should like this extra distance today and looks like a smart colt. KRITIC (8) is another to consider and can have a say in the finish.
SELECTIONS
TORTSANLOT (3) – JULIAN SCHNABEL (5) – CATCH MY EYE (4) – KRITIC (8)
C2 – QATAR ARABIAN TROPHY DES POULAINS – 2000m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 100,000
SPAREO – Two 2nd placed efforts of late, the most recent in a Group 2 PA race at La Teste over 1600m on June 11. Hard to overlook
NEUF DE FAUST – Ran well to be 2nd at Le Teste over 1900m in a Group 2 PA race on July 11. Others make more appeal
MSAIEED – Won on his last start over 2100m at Tarbes on August 29 in a conditions race. Can be on the premises
ZAHIM – Two placed efforts of late, 3rd on the most recent over 2000m in a Group 1 PA race at Deauville on August 4. This will be more of a test
ALMOSHAHAR – Unbeaten in two runs, the latest success over 2000m in a Group 2 PA race at La Teste on August 26. Player
KAMBELL DE GHAZAL – Ran with promise to be 2nd at La Teste in a Group 2 PA race on his debut on August 26 behind ALMOSHAHAR (5). He will improve and warrants respect
ELJAS DU BIENN – Nice win last time in a Group 3 PA race at Newbury (UK) over 1600m on August 14. Unlikely to trouble the principles
JOUHARI GRINE – Finished 3rd on the sole start over 2000m at Toulouse on May 27 in a conditions race. He has to improve a good amount to feature
MADISON BOY – Finished 5th last time at La Teste over 2000m in a Group 2 PA race on August 26. Faces a tough task and can be opposed
Summary: ALMOSHAHAR (5) has looked like a useful performer winning on both of his runs so far. He was impressive when scoring by three lengths on his latest start in a Group 2 PA race at La Teste in August and can follow up. SPAREO (1) could be the one that gives the selection the most to think about. He was a pleasing second in a Group 2 PA at La Teste in June on his most recent start. MSAIEED (3) is also worthy of attention and can make things interesting with blinkers fitted today. KAMBELL DE GHAZAL (6) can improve from his debut and heads the rest.
SELECTIONS
ALMOSHAHAR (5) – SPAREO (1) – MSAIEED (3) – KAMBELL DE GHAZAL (6)
C3 – PRIX SOYA – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 23,000
AZAMRA – Came home 6th in a Listed at Lyon-Parilly over 1,600m on 8 September and a win before that in a Class 2 race in late July. Drops in class and can feature
LOVELY WARRIOR – Finished 6th in a Maiden at Salon-De-Provence over 1,100m on 14 September last time. Drops in class and merits consideration
OZARK JAMES – Fifth in a Maiden at Lyon-Parilly over 1,600m on 15 September on his third start. Others make more appeal
SHABAZI – Two wins of late, the latter over 1600m in a claimer at Chantilly on September 4. Hat-trick of wins is on the cards
QUEEN LAGERTHA – Came home 6th in a Class 2 at Saint-Cloud over 2,000m on 11 September. Seems to be regressing and others more likely
RUN LIWAY – Came home 4th in a Maiden at Strasbourg over 1,400m on 13 September on her debut. She will need to improve to be involved
ETOILE D ARMOR – Two 2nd placed efforts of late, the latter at Dieppe over 1100m in a claiming race on September 17. Can not be excluded
BHASKARI – Filly by Al Wukhair, the dam never raced in France. From a top trainer that does not run many in claiming races. The betting can be the most informative guide to expected performance
Summary: AZAMRA (1) is dropping in class and knows how to win. She can be too smart for her rivals dropping into claiming class. Her main threat could be SHABAZI (4), who has won her last two starts, the latest at Chantilly over 1600m and she is hard to rule out. LOVELY WARRIOR (2) could be a sensible option for the each-way having scored in this class of race at Deauville in June. BHASKARI (8) is another to consider on debut and is worth a market check.
SELECTIONS
AZAMRA (1) – SHABAZI (4) – LOVELY WARRIOR (2) – BHASKARI (8)
C4 – QATAR ARABIAN TROPHY DES POULICHES – 2000m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 100,000
TISWAHUM – Finished 5th last time in a Group 2 PA race at La Teste over 2000m on August 20. Others more favourable
AL SAMSAMAH – Finished 6th on the sole start over 2100m in a conditions race at Tarbes on August 29. One to avoid
BALSAM – Two 2nd placed efforts, the latter in a Group 1 PA race at Deauville over 2000m on August 4. Key player
MNEERA – Recent 4th on her sole start over 2000m in a Group 2 PA race at La Teste on August 26. She will improve for that run.
ALKAYDAH – Got off the mark on her second start at Tarbes over 2100m in a conditions race on August 29. Faces stronger and has work to do
AYLA – Two decent runs, 2nd on the most recent over 2000m in a Group 2 PA race at La Teste on August 26. One for the shortlist
LELLA DE LA GLOIRE – Fair 3rd last time at Newbury (UK) over 1600m in a Group 3 PA race on August 14. This will be more challenging
SS LORA – Creditable 2nd last time at La Teste over 1900m in a conditions race on August 19. Unlikely to be a threat
NEILA AL MAURY – Veered and unseated her rider close to the finish when looking like scoring on the latest start in a Group 2 PA race at La Teste over 2000m on August 26. Can not be ignored and warrants attention
SI CHIC AL MAURY – Unbeaten in two starts, the latest success over 2000m at Le Teste in a conditions race on August 26. Can remain unbeaten
ALMAHA – Placed 3rd on her latest start at La Teste over 2000m in a Group 1 PA race on August 26 behind SI CHIC AL MAURY (10). Looks like she has work to do to turn that form around
NARBONNE – Got off the mark on debut at La Teste over 1900m in a conditions race on August 19. Can improve and be involved
NETRA DE FAUST – Finished 2nd last time over 2100m at Tarbes in a conditions race on August 29. Top four candidate
Summary: BALSAM (3) can get off the mark after two second place runs. The latest in a Group 1 PA race at Deauville when last seen in August. NEILA AL MAURY (9) could pose the main danger, she held every chance of scoring at La Teste last time before unseating her jockey close to the line and allowing SI CHIC AL MAURY (10) to get the verdict ahead of AYLA (6) who was a decent second that day.
SELECTIONS
BALSAM (3) – NEILA AL MAURY (9) – AYLA (6) – SI CHIC AL MAURY (10)
C5 – PRIX MATCHEM – 1400m (a7f) – TURF – Listed – Flat – EUR € 50,300
SYNARAN – Finished 11th in a Group III at Deauville over 1,600m on 9 August and 4th in a Group 3 previously in June. Key chance
CHARLY – Finished 8th on his last start at Deauville in a handicap over 1600m on August 25. Others make more appeal
GO MAN – Finished 4th in a Listed at La Teste De Buch over 1,600m on 26 August when last racing. Not to be taken lightly
IMPERIOR – Finished 11th in a Listed at Deauville over 1,200m on 9 August and below par before that. Look elsewhere
VIVA LA SKIDS – Came home 5th in a Class 2 Handicap at Longchamp over 1,400m on 10 September and unplaced three times before that. Hardly inspiring
NO TURNING BACK – Victorious in a Class 1 at Chantilly over 1,600m on 4 September on her latest start. Progressive and can make her presence felt
NO TUNE – In good form and finished 3rd in a Listed at Longchamp over 1,600m on 3 September when last seen. Hard to ignore
Summary: SYNARAN (1) can bounce back after a tame effort at Deauville in a Group 3 race on his latest start. He scored in April in a Listed event and with blinkers on today he should be more focused. NO TUNE (7) ran well when third in a Listed race at Longchamp on her latest start in early September and can be a threat. GO MAN (3) is also one to keep onside and can make his rivals work hard for success. NO TURNING BACK (6) completes the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
SYNARAN (1) – NO TUNE (7) – GO MAN (3) – NO TURNING BACK (6)
C6 – PRIX DAHLIA – 2000m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Listed – Flat – EUR € 43,900
ZGHARTA – Recent success at Salisbury(UK) in a conditions race over 2000m on September 3. Takes on stronger and others rate higher
DIAMOND EXCHANGE – Finished 4th on her latest start at Dundalk (IRL) over 2400m in a conditions race on September 18. Look for an alternative
INDALIMOS – Finished 3rd in a Group II at Deauville over 2,500m on 15 August when last appearing. In the mix
LIGHT THE GHOST – Ran well to be 2nd on her latest start over 2400m in a Group 2 race at Baden-Baden (DEU) on September 5. Ought to be thereabouts
GRECIAN COMET – Victorious in a Class 2 at Clairefontaine over 1,800m on 21 August last time. Faces stronger and can be opposed
MAHIYA – In good form and finished 3rd in a Listed at Longchamp over 2,800m on 3 September last time. More needed in a better race
REGAL CHARM – Unplaced last time at Salisbury (UK) over 2000m in a Listed race on August 12. Unlikely to trouble some of these
RHAPSODY – Recent 4th at Yarmouth (UK) in a Listed race over 2000m on September 16. Met trouble in running last time and can make amends
AZANIYA – Finished 6th last time in a Group 3 race at Carlisle (UK) over 2250m on May 30. Listed winner in France twice in 2025. Can make the frame
REVOIR – Non partante
MISS JUSTICE – Finished 7th last time at Newmarket (UK) over 2400m in a Listed race on August 1. She has outside place claims
Summary: RHAPSODY (8) can make amends after a slightly unlucky effort when she was fourth in a Listed race at Yarmouth (UK) when last seen and she can score at the expense of REVOIR (10), who was a pleasing third in a Listed race on her most recent start at Newmarket (UK) in August. AZANIYA (9) is also worth considering and she is better than her two runs this year, having won two Listed races last year in France. LIGHT THE GHOST (4) makes up the shortlist.
SELECTIONS
RHAPSODY (8) – AZANIYA (9) – LIGHT THE GHOST (4) – INDALIMOS (3)
C7 – PRIX CORONATION – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Listed – Flat – EUR € 47,600
OMICRONE – In good form and finished 3rd in a Class 2 Handicap at Longchamp over 1,400m on 10 September. Up in class and can be opposed
DARK ZEL – Victorious in a Class 3 Handicap at Longchamp over 1,400m on 10 September. Takes on stronger but warrants respect
LADY ILZE – Finished 7th last time in a Listed race on September 3, 4th before that over 1600m in a Class 1 race at Mont-De-Marsan on July 26. Hard to ignore
THE SHADOW – Ran 6th in a Listed at Baden-Baden(DEU) over 1,400m on 1 September when last seen. In the mix
MOONLABEL – Finished 4th last time over 1500m in a Listed race at Deauville o n August 8. One to consider each-way
HELLO AVENUE – Fifth in a Listed at Longchamp over 1,600m on 3 September when last seen. Unlikely to trouble some of these
VATICANA – Finished 7th in a Group III at Deauville over 1,600m on 15 August last time. Can bounce back and be competitive
ETINCELLE – Came home 5th in a Listed at Longchamp over 2,100m on 3 September last time. Lightly raced and has more to come
CLASSIC CUVEE – Two tame efforts this year, well back in 9th at Carlisle (UK) over 1400m in a Listed race on June 24 when last racing. Looks vulnerable
VALZEINA – Two unplaced efforts this year the latter over 1800m at Baden-Baden (DEU) on September 5 in a Listed race. She might need a few to falter
LAND OF LIBERTY – Back in 9th on her last start at Parislongchamp over 1600m in a Listed race on September 3. Hard to recommend
QUIESCENT – Unplaced on the latest start at Deauville in a Group 3 race on April 7 over 1400m. Listed win at this track in November over 1400m and is one to look at each-way
CERAMIC – Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Listed at Longchamp over 1,600m on 3 September. Live chance of scoring
Summary: CERAMIC (13) ran with plenty of credit when she was second at Parislongchamp on her latest start in a Listed race early last month and can go one place better this time. LADY ILZE (3) was a pleasing second on her penultimate start in a Class 1 event in July and can have a say in proceedings. VATICANA (7) is capable of bouncing back after a seventh in a Group 3 on her latest start and can be involved, as can QUIESCENT (12), who won a Listed last year and can step forward from her sole start this year at Deauville back in April.
SELECTIONS
CERAMIC (13) – LADY ILZE (3) – VATICANA (7) – QUIESCENT (12)
C8 – PRIX DU VERT CLOS – 2500m (a1m1/2) – TURF – Class 3 Handicap – Flat – EUR € 22,100
LA GUERCHE – Came home 6th in a Class 3 Handicap at Nantes over 3,100m on 29 May when last racing. Little to recommend
FOXEY LADY – Finished 11th in a Class 1 Handicap at Longchamp over 2,000m on 13 September last time. She needs to be more reliable
MONEY TIME – Unplaced in a Class 2 Handicap at Compiegne over 2,800m on 15 September last time. Unreliable and others make more sense
SHALOHA – Successful in a Class 3 Handicap at Longchamp over 2,400m on 6 September when last racing. Merits consideration
MIYALAA – Ran well to be fourth in a Class 3 Handicap at Saint Malo over 2,500m on 28 August when last seen. Leading contender
SPRING EVE – Came home 6th in a Class 2 Handicap at Compiegne over 2,800m on 15 September when last seen. Place contender
RECOLETTY – In good form and finished 3rd in a Class 3 Handicap at Senonnes-Pouance over 3,000m on 31 July. Holds top-three claims
TEARDROP EXPLODES – Came home 8th in a Class 4 Handicap at Vichy over 2,000m on 21 September when last seen. Others rate higher
SEVENNA’S BAY – Showed promise and was third in a Class 3 Handicap at Compiegne over 2,800m on 15 September. In form and warrants respect
WASABI – Came home 6th in a Class 3 at Deauville over 2,500m on 6 August on her latest start. Look for an alternative
LOFSONGUR ISLANDE – Outclassed the opposition in a Class 3 Handicap at Saint Malo over 2,500m on 28 August. Hard to dismiss
FORNALI – Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Class 3 Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2,400m on 18 September. One to pay close attention to
CLICCLIC PANPANPAN – Finished 10th in a Class 3 Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2,000m on 7 September when last seen and out of form before that. Opposable
ILUMINE PRECIEUSE – Finished 7th last time over 3000m in a Class 3 race at Parislongchamp on June 4. Out of form and can be opposed
LORNE – Not disgraced when third in a Class 4 Handicap at Dieppe over 2,400m on 9 September. Enters each-way calculations
ORLHENA – Came home 7th in a Class 3 Handicap at Compiegne over 2,800m on 15 September and several unplaced runs previously. Hardly inspiring
Summary: MIYALAA (5) is the tentative selection in this open handicap. She was a fair fourth on her latest start at Saint-Malo late in August when not beaten far behind LOFSONGUR ISLANDE (11), who can once again play a lead role despite a rise in the weights. FORNALI (12) could pose the main threat to the selection off a decent handicap rating and she was a solid second at this track in mid-September when last seen. RECOLETTY (7) looks best of the remainder.
SELECTIONS
MIYALAA (5) – FORNALI (12) – LOFSONGUR ISLANDE (11) – RECOLETTY (7)
R5 LYON LA SOIE [R-H]

C1 – PRIX DE LUNEAU – 1800m (a1m1/8) – ALL WEATHER – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 12,000

PAJERO – Showed some improvement when 3rd at Colonge over 1850m on 31 September. Can be a real threat to these rivals
DIVO TWO TIMES – In good shape and finished 3rd in a claimer at Salon-de-Provence over 1800m on 14 September. Big chance in this line-up
KARLOVSKY – Finished 7th in a claimer at Dieppe over 1800m on 17 September. Capable of doing better and is not out of it
PARISIENNE – Came home 5th in a Class 2 Conditions at Salon-De-Provence over 1,800m on 25 September. Might make the frame dropped to this level
FOOT LOOSE – Unplaced on debut in a Maiden at Lyon-Parilly over 1,600m on 15 September. Capable of improvement but others make more appeal
AMAZING SURPRISE – Not reliable and finished 6th this division at Vichy over 1400m on 14 August. Yet to win but can get involved with the finish
FIFTY SHADES – Finished 9th on debut in a in a Conditions race at Lyon-Parilly over 1600m on 8 September. Can improve but others are preferred
ROCKET LEAGUE – Unplaced in a Maiden at Lyon-Parilly over 1,600m on 15 September. Has only been modest so far but can improved dropping to a claimer
MINX – Unplaced on debutin a Maiden at Lyon-Parilly over 1,600m on 15 September. Needs to find a few lengths to score
Summary: All these juveniles will be making their first appearance on the sand. Taking that into account, DIVO TWO TIMES (2), who boasts the strongest form references, looks the one to beat. PAJERO (1) showed some ability in Germany, along with the more experienced KARLOVSKY (3) and AMAZING SURPRISE (6), look best equipped to give him a race.
SELECTIONS
DIVO TWO TIMES (2) – PAJERO (1) – KARLOVSKY (3) – AMAZING SURPRISE (6)
C2 – PRIX PIETRO – 1800m (a1m1/8) – ALL WEATHER – Handicap – Flat – EUR € 19,200
ILIANNABELLA – Returned to form when a runner up in a handicap at Salon-de-Provence over 1800m on 14 September. Can have a winning turn
CONSPIRATOR – Finished 12th in a Class 1 Handicap at Longchamp over 2,000m on 13 September. Capable of doing better and has a claims in a race of this nature
PERSIANA – Finished 6th in a handicap at Salon-de-Provence over 1800m on 14 September. Has some fair form and could play a minor role
FANZI CHOP – Victorious in a handicap at Dieppe over 1800m on 17 September. Carries a penalty but is quite capable of doubling up
ARTOA – Finished 10th in a handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2000m on 18 September. Capable of doing better and has a place chance
FORGOTTEN SON – Not reliable but was runner-up in a Class 3 at Clairefontaine over 1,600m on 21 August. Yet to win but is not out of it
INVENTER – Came home 5th in a Maiden at Lyon-Parilly over 2,000m on 8 September. Has some fair form and could earn some money
OCRA – Off form and finished 9th in a handicap at Vichy over 1600m on 19 August. Needs to find a few lengths to score
Summary: ILIANNABELLA (1) is still searching for her first handicap success and returns to a surface she clearly enjoys. This could be the day she finally gets her head in front. She will, however, have to concede weight to FORGOTTEN SON (6), who is also seeking his first win. CONSPIRATOR (2) deserves another chance, and FANZI CHOP (4), the unknown quantity in the race, can also have a say.
SELECTIONS
ILIANNABELLA (1) – FORGOTTEN SON (6) – CONSPIRATOR (2) – FANZI CHOP (4)
C3 – PRIX YUMPAL – 2150m (a1m1/4) – ALL WEATHER – Claiming – Flat – EUR € 11,500
GLAM LIGHT – Finished 6th in a handicap at Strasbourg over 2000m on 13th September. Capable of better and should be competitive at this level
COUNTRY CLUB – Finished 13th in a handicap race at Deauville over 1900m on 27th August. May be better on the turf but is also not out of it
HORDEARII – Finished 12th in a handicap race at Fontainebleau over 2200m on 20th September. Has yet to show much and others make more appeal
BIBI DU MOULIN – Finished 9th in a Maiden at Strasbourg over 2,000m on 20 September. Has not shown much and needs to find a few lengths to score
DELIRE D’AMOUR – Finished 9th at Mannheim over 1900m on 27th September. Clearly unreliable but cannot be ruled out either
MARANELLO – Finished 6th at Köln over 1850m on 11th September. Not disgraced that day and can earn some minor money
CIRCION CHOP – Finished 8th in a claimer at Royan over 2300m on 16th August. Battling to find best form and others make more appeal
MIXED FORCE – Finished 13th in a claimer at Salon-de-Provence over 2000m on 14th September. Likes this track and can bounce back to score
PORTOVECCHIO – Finished 6th on debut in a claimer at Dieppe over 2400m on 9th September. Capable of improvement and might play a minor role
L’ARMENIENNE – Finished 9th on debut in a claimer at Salon-de-Provence over 2000m on 14th September. Needs to find a few lengths to score
HATEDIA FAL – Finished 9th in a handicap at Strasbourg over 2000m on 13th September. Did better in this division before that and could play a minor role
MARIZONA – Finished 8th on debut in a claimer at Salon-de-Provence over 2000m on 14th September. Capable of improvement but others are peferred
Summary: MIXED FORCE (8) could be the one to spring a surprise. He showed plenty of promise as a two-year-old and opened his account at this course. DELIRE D’AMOUR (5), COUNTRY CLUB (2) and GLAM LIGHT (1) are all regular contenders at this level and should be involved in a very tricky event.
SELECTIONS
MIXED FORCE (8) – DELIRE D’AMOUR (5) – COUNTRY CLUB (2) – GLAM LIGHT (1)
C4 – PRIX DU BOUSCAT – 2150m (a1m1/4) – ALL WEATHER – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 16,300
GOWAY – Finished 12th in a Class 3 Handicap at Vichy over 2,000m on 21 September. Not reliable but does have a place chance on best form
GAIDAR – Returned to form when a runner-up in a Class 4 Conditions race at Vittel over 2,100m on 24 August. Big chance in this line-up
BEST SHALAA – Successful in a Class 4 Handicap at Lyon-Parilly over 2,000m on 8 September. Has also won at this track and might follow up
VINGT SEPT – Came home 5th in a Class 3 Handicap at Chantilly over 2,000m on 12 May. Does well at this course and should be involved with the finish
WALDKAUZ – In good form and was third in a Class 4 Handicap at Vichy over 2,000m on 21 September, Capable of earning some minor money
ARTURO – Finished 4th in a Class 4 at Deauville over 1,900m on 1 September. In good form and can be a real threat to these rivals
NOVA KEN – Finished 3rd in a Grade 4 at Hyères over 2500m on 19th September. Showed some improvement that day and might play a minor role
RIO GRANDE – Finished 11th in a Class 3 Handicap at Compiegne over 2,800m on 15 September. Off form and others make more appeal
VIZINDI – Has improved of late and was third in a Class 1 Handicap at Baden-Baden over 2,400m on 6 September. Can earn some more money
BELLO LEO – Has some fair form and finished 4th in a Class 3 handicap at Nîmes over 1900m on 5th October 2025. Might need this run returning from a break
AGOUREIL – In good shape and finished 2nd in a Class 4 Handicap at Lyon-Parilly over 2,000m on 8 September. Can get into the mix of things again
TRIPTAJIKA – Successful in a Class 4 Handicap at Lyon-Parilly over 2,000m on 8 September. Has won two of last four starts and must be respected for that
MAHJOUBA – Unplaced in a Class 4 Handicap at Vichy over 2,000m on 21 September. Needs to do a bit more to beat these rivals
Summary: This is a typically wide-open handicap. GAIDAR (2) gets the vote after winning twice from three attempts at La Soie and looks well suited by the conditions. BEST SHALAA (3) has a similar profile, having finished outside the first three only once in six appearances at this track, when fourth. From the lower end of the weights, AGOUREIL (11) and TRIPTAJIKA (12) both have claims.
SELECTIONS
GOWAY (1) – GAIDAR (2) – BEST SHALAA (3) – VINGT SEPT (4)
C5 – PRIX DE LA CEPIERE – 2150m (a1m1/4) – ALL WEATHER – Class 4 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 14,400
FOLLOW YOU – Finished 9th in a handicap at Vichy over 2000m on 21st September. Battling to find best form and others are preferred
MOWGLI – Finished 4th in a Class 4 Handicap at Strasbourg over 2,000m on 13 September. Likes this course and could have a winning turn
MR HARPIN – Finished 6th in a Class 4 Handicap at Vichy over 2,000m on 21 September. Better on this surface and is not out of it
INSPIRADO – Unplaced in a Class 4 Handicap at Strasbourg over 2,000m on 13 September. Has struggled of late and makes little appeal
MOMO NELSON – Came home 8th in a Class 4 Handicap at Lyon-Parilly over 2,000m on 8 September. Has a place chance on best form
RIDWAAN – Finished 11th in a Class 4 Handicap at Vichy over 2,000m on 21 September. Capable of doing better and might make the frame
GIMANZOR – Unplaced in a Class 3 Handicap at Deauville over 2,500m on 11 August. Off form and needs to find a few lengths to score
SECOND TO NONE – Finished 6th in a Class 4 Handicap at Strasbourg over 2,000m on 13 September. Capable of doing better and is a threat at this course
VAS Y LEZ – Came home 8th in a Class 4 Handicap at Vichy over 2,000m on 21 September. Yet to win a race but can earn some money
VINO – Not disgraced when third in a Class 4 Handicap at Vichy over 2,400m on 22 September. Capable of getting involved with the finish
DREAM ANGEL – Finished fiffth in a Class 4 at Pompadour over 2,400m on 30 August. Not reliable but might play a minor role
TEPITO – Finished 10th in a Class 4 Handicap at Chantilly over 1,600m on 14 September. Probably better on the grass and others are preferred
CALAS QUEEN – Came home 9th in a Class 4 Handicap at Aix Les Bains over 2,000m on 30 June. Off form but could surprise back at this course
Summary: This modest handicap is difficult to assess, with most of the runners lacking consistency. SECOND TO NONE (8) and MOWGLI (2), who caught the eye at Strasbourg, are given the benefit of the doubt. MR HARPIN (3) and RIDWAAN (6), who are now better treated by the handicapper, could bounce back and also challeng efor top honours.
SELECTIONS
FOLLOW YOU (1) – MOWGLI (2) – MR HARPIN (3) – INSPIRADO (4)
C6 – PRIX DE VILLEURBANNE – 2400m (a1m1/2) – ALL WEATHER – Class 4 Claiming – Flat – EUR € 15,400
USER KINDLY – Successful in a Class 4 Handicap at Vichy over 2,400m on 22 September. Distance suits and may well follow up
PRIMO VIOLETTO – Victorious at Cologne over 1850m on 25 May. Steps up in distance returning from a break but must be respected
NIAGARO – Finished 6th in a Class 3 Handicap at Lyon-Parilly over 2,400m on 15 September. Probably better over further but might play a minor role
BUISSON ROND – Finished third on debut in a Maiden at Lyon-Parilly over 2,000m on 8 June 2024. Returns from a very lengthy break and could need this run
NORTHERN MONARCH – Finished 9th at Hassloch over 1600m on 16 May. Unreliable and might need this run returning from a break
MACHETE – Finished unplaced in a handicap at ParisLongchamp over this distance on 6 September. On a long losing run but has claims at this level
HOLLYWOOD AFRICANS – Came home 8th in a Class 4 at Deauville over 2,500m on 22 August. Not reliable but might play a minor role at very best
RIGOLETTOS – Finished 4th in a Claimer at Saint-Cloud over 2,000m on 7 September. Not disgraced that day and can win a race of this nature
ZILYA – Unplaced in a Class 2 Handicap at Longchamp over 2,400m on 6 September. Capable of being a threat on best form
Summary: RIGOLETTOS (8) is back on his preferred surface and has finished outside the first three only once in six appearances at this level, when fourth. He looks the right one. ZILYA (9), making her first appearance in this category could be a threat. MACHETE (6), judged on his best form could contest the finish. USER KINDLY (1) arrives in excellent form and is another possible winner.
SELECTIONS
USER KINDLY (1) – PRIMO VIOLETTO (2) – NIAGARO (3) – BUISSON ROND (4)
C7 – PRIX DES JEUNES (CHAMP. PARIS TURF DES APPRENTIS & JEUNES JOCKEYS) – 2400m (a1m1/2) – ALL WEATHER – – Flat – EUR € 12,800
HOWABOUTHATNOW – Came home 9th in a Class 4 Handicap at Vichy over 2,400m on 22 September. Has two wins in last four starts and can score again
JAGDA – Finished 10th in a Class 4 Handicap at Vichy over 2,000m on 21 September. Not reliable but is capable of making the frame
GWO KA – Came home 4th in a Class 4 Handicap at Strasbourg over 3,000m on 13 September, Not disgraced that day and is capable of winning a race like this
FREEZE – Finished 9th in a Class 4 Handicap at Dieppe over 2,400m on 9 September. Not easy to trust but is clearly not out of it
CAPMAN FAL – In good shape and was runner-up in a Class 4 conditions race at Hyeres over 2,500m on 19 September. Could earn some more money
L’AGORA GAME – Rturned to form and finished 3rd in a Class 4 Conditions race at Landivisiau over 2,150m on 20 September. Can be a lively danger
KARMINA BELLA – Unplaced in a Class 4 Handicap at Strasbourg over 2,000m on 13 September. Battling to find best form and others make more appeal
ROLEXXA – Finished 7th in a handicap at Strasbourg over 2350m on 20 September. Needs to do more to beat these rivals
Summary: GWO KA (3) holds plenty of cards on paper, not least the booking of Léonard Plommée, one of the rising stars among the younger riders. HOWABOUTHATNOW (1), on a going day is capable of scoring. FREEZE (4), judged on his best form, and FREEZE (4), who is making a long journey for this assignment, also have arguments to make in an interesting lucky last race.
SELECTIONS – HOWABOUTHATNOW (1) – JAGDA (2) – GWO KA (3) – FREEZE (4)

French Selections Friday 2nd

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