Nantes

11:42 - RESULT

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m Stakes

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: RANGO is strongly fancied to come out on top. He finished ahead of Guns And Roses, Circion Chop and Algine Chope when last seen and his trainer is a good operator.

1st	5. Rango Fav	8/11
2nd	4. Yohio	14/1
3rd	1. Guns And Roses 2nd Fav	6/4

Favourite

8/11

Rango

Jockey: Christopher Grosbois Trainer: Sandrine Gavilan Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 272

8/11

Comment: Had a bunch of these behind him when runner-up here second time out for this trainer over 7f (claimer) two weeks ago; plenty of appeal as runners for this stable merit close inspection in this type of contest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Nantes / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	7/1	-
02/06/25	La Teste De Buch / Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	12/1	-
19/05/25	Dax / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	9/1	-

2nd Favourite

6/4

Guns And Roses

Jockey: Arnaud Bourgeais Trainer: Adrien Fouassier Age/Wt: 2/9-6 F: 54134

6/4

Comment: Split a number of these rivals over 7f here (claimer) when failing to live up to market expectations last month; more than capable if on song so must enter calculations.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Nantes / Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	6/5	-
27/05/25	Evreux / Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	2/1	-
03/05/25	Le Mans / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	9/5	-
18/04/25	Saint-Cloud / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	15/1	-
04/04/25	Saint-Cloud / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	49/10	-

Dream In Pink

Jockey: Guillaume Trolley De Prevaux Trainer: A Estrabol Age/Wt: 2/8-11 F: 577

12/1

Comment: Finished out the back in a maiden at Toulouse last month; this now his fourth attempt to get off the mark; others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/06/25	Toulouse / Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	37/1	-
24/05/25	Bordeaux-le Bouscat / Conditions / F	-	7 / 8	19/1	-
05/05/25	Bordeaux-le Bouscat / Maiden, Unraced / F	-	5 / 7	17/1	-

Yohio

Jockey: Leonard Plommee Trainer: Adrien Fouassier Age/Wt: 2/8-10 F: 7

14/1

Comment: Held last of seven but was making his first appearance over 7f at Chantilly at 18-1 last Tuesday; will need to progress to get off the mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
24/06/25	Chantilly / Maiden / F		-	7 / 7	18/1	-

Algine Chope

Jockey: Jerome Claudic Trainer: G Fourrier Age/Wt: 2/8-8 F: 787

28/1

Comment: Behind three of these rivals over 7f here (claimer) on her debut for this trainer when beaten 12l (seventh of nine) two weeks ago; she is the only filly in this; she can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Nantes / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	31/1	-
27/05/25	Evreux / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	38/1	-
06/05/25	Le Lion d'Angers / Conditions / F	-	7 / 8	23/1	-

Sarald

Jockey: Hugo Lebouc Trainer: Blandine Dahm Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 0

40/1

Comment: Completely tailed off on his debut (Cholet, 6½f) at 33-1 four weeks ago; could improve from first run although a leap forward required to win this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Cholet / Maiden, Unraced / F		-	10 / 10	33/1	-

Circion Chop

Jockey: Jerome Moutard Trainer: P Dolle Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 95

Comment: Split a number of these rivals when beaten 7l (fifth of nine) two weeks ago upped to 7f; is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Nantes / Claiming / F		-	5 / 9	24/1	-
01/06/25	Chantilly / Maiden, Unraced / F		-	9 / 9	28/1	-

Nantes

12:12

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 4f Stakes

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 2 PLACES

Verdict: GOLDEN THREAD is a firm choice. He is from a yard to watch in this type of race, while East Grey and Flying Free should also be on the premises.

Flamme Rouge

Jockey: Stephane Breux Trainer: Francis-Henri Graffard Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 7442-1 OR: 37

9/5

Comment: Best form so far in last two starts and hails from a good yard; off the mark at the fifth time of asking when in front by 2l on her debut for this trainer in April upped to 1m3f (Fontainebleau) in a maiden; steps into the unknown over new trip and she can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Fontainebleau / Maiden / F	-	1 / 10	61/10	-
29/11/24	Deauville / Maiden / F	-	2 / 9	53/10	-
31/10/24	Lyon-Parilly / Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	19/5	-
28/09/24	Le Mans / Maiden / F	-	4 / 11	27/10	-
28/07/24	Deauville / Maiden, Unraced / F	-	7 / 7	37/10	-

Golden Thread

Jockey: Dorian Provost Trainer: Henri F Devin Age/Wt: 3/8-14 F: 221 OR: 37

23/10

Comment: Opened account at the third time of asking when an easy winner (very soft) in a maiden (Nancy) last month; his trainer is a good operator so should make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Nancy / Maiden / F	-	1 / 9	1/2	-
20/05/25	Nancy / Maiden / F	-	2 / 11	16/5	-
26/04/25	Angers / Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	16/5	-

Flying Free

Jockey: Ioritz Mendizabal Trainer: Francois Rohaut Age/Wt: 3/8-14 F: 316 OR: 38

4/1

Comment: Beaten sixth of eight in a Listed race upped to this distance at Toulouse 43 days ago; has a nice pedigree (by Teofilo) and related to Listed winner King Shalaa; one to consider despite defeat last time as he was successful two runs ago and dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Toulouse / Listed / F	-	6 / 8	37/10	-
07/04/25	Toulouse / Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	9/2	-
19/03/25	Toulouse / Maiden, Unraced / F	-	3 / 12	67/10	-

East Grey

Jockey: Leo Roussel Trainer: Eric Libaud Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 5151 OR: 38

4/1

Comment: Winner of two of her four runs to date; won a conditions race by 1l at Angers six weeks ago upped to 1m3½f; needs to be respected as runners from this stable are always worth noting.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/05/25	Angers / Conditions / F	-	1 / 8	11/1	-
28/03/25	Bordeaux-le Bouscat / Conditions / F	-	5 / 7	14/1	-
01/03/25	Pornichet / Maiden / F	-	1 / 12	89/10	-
28/01/25	Pornichet / Maiden / F	-	5 / 12	7/1	-

Sakhaline

Jockey: Christopher Grosbois Trainer: Ludovic Gadbin Age/Wt: 3/8-14 F: 52-158 OR: 37

10/1

Comment: Fair effort when beaten just under 5l, finishing eighth of 14 over 1m1f at Compiegne (handicap, very soft) three weeks ago; a lot on his plate here and one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/06/25	Compiegne / Handicap / F	-	8 / 14	15/1	-
13/05/25	Saint-Cloud / Conditions / F	-	5 / 9	29/5	-
21/04/25	Le Lion d'Angers / Handicap / F	-	1 / 9	9/5	-
18/11/24	Angers / Maiden / F	-	2 / 13	29/10	-
05/11/24	Bordeaux-le Bouscat / Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	17/5	-
20/10/24	ParisLongchamp / Maiden, Unraced / F	-	5 / 7	19/1	-

Civic Spirit

Jockey: Hugo Lebouc Trainer: Florent Monnier Age/Wt: 3/8-14 F: 7

33/1

Comment: Never landed a blow on his debut when seventh of 16 over 1m5f at Chateaubriant at 33-1 last month; couldn't rule out improvement although wouldn't get too carried away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/06/25	Chateaubriant / Maiden / F		-	7 / 16	33/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Nantes

12:42

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 4f Stakes

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: DIAMONDS is hard to look beyond. Also of interest is Golden Alqa.

Golden Alqa

Jockey: Luca Carboni Trainer: Xavier Blanchet Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 3-7597 OR: 32

15/8

Comment: Finished seventh but wasn't beaten too far (3½l) four weeks ago upped to 1m2½f (Cholet) in a maiden; has shown some ability on occasion and has to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Cholet / Maiden / F	-	7 / 13	32/5	-
04/05/25	ParisLongchamp / Handicap / F	-	9 / 15	11/1	-
06/04/25	Le Lion d'Angers / Maiden / F	-	5 / 15	11/1	-
16/03/25	Saint-Cloud / Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	33/1	-
21/09/24	Chantilly / Maiden, Unraced / F	-	3 / 13	29/1	-

Diamonds

Jockey: Sebastien Just Trainer: Thierry Poche Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 439278 OR: 26

10/3

Comment: Couldn't land a blow when eighth of 16 at Saint-Cloud last month in a handicap; recorded first win at the 17th attempt last time; a big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/06/25	Saint-Cloud / Handicap / F	-	8 / 16	10/1	-
07/05/25	ParisLongchamp / Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	26/1	-
09/04/25	Nantes / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	7/2	-
26/03/25	Pornichet / Maiden / F	-	9 / 13	21/1	-
23/02/25	Machecoul(Chaumes) / Maiden / F	-	3 / 13	57/10	-
28/01/25	Pornichet / Maiden / F	-	4 / 12	33/1	-

Colonel Mitch

Jockey: Julien Guillochon Trainer: Francois Monfort Age/Wt: 3/8-11 F: 60750 OR: 30

4/1

Comment: Has won one of six career starts; finished towards the rear of 13 at ParisLongchamp last month in a handicap; is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	ParisLongchamp / Handicap / F	-	10 / 13	25/1	-
04/06/25	Argentan / Handicap / F	-	5 / 11	12/1	-
09/04/25	Argentan / Maiden / F	-	7 / 14	29/1	-
26/03/25	Pornichet / Maiden / F	-	13 / 13	27/1	-
10/03/25	Le Mans / Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	64/1	-

California Tower

Jockey: Hugo Lebouc Trainer: Mathieu Brasme Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 5

13/2

Comment: Finished just behind Jungle Chop four weeks ago when fifth in Cholet maiden over 1m2½f; runners for this yard are always worth a second look so cannot be ignored.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/06/25	Cholet / Maiden / F		-	5 / 8	8/1	-

Jungle Chop

Jockey: Christopher Raimbault Trainer: Ludovic Gadbin Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 748 OR: 29

7/1

Comment: Still looking to open his account after four runs but he has been competitive despite being a maiden; comfortably beaten finishing eighth at La Teste De Buch on Friday in a handicap; must factor in the record of the stable so can make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	La Teste De Buch / Handicap / F	-	8 / 13	10/1	-
02/06/25	Cholet / Maiden / F	-	4 / 8	89/10	-
12/05/25	Chateaubriant / Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	16/1	-

Moon Night

Jockey: Julia Lacroix Trainer: Norbert Leenders Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 708-9 OR: 26

17/2

Comment: Finished behind Colonel Mitch at Argentan last month when beaten 14l (ninth of 11) in a handicap; fourth latest; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/06/25	Argentan / Handicap / F	-	9 / 11	76/1	-
22/12/24	Pornichet / Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	40/1	-
18/11/24	Angers / Maiden / F	-	10 / 13	39/1	-
31/08/24	Craon / Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	23/1	-

Da Tempo Dea

Jockey: Christopher Grosbois Trainer: A Lotout Age/Wt: 3/8-13 F: 80- OR: 27

11/1

Comment: Shown enough to think she could win a race; finished towards the rear of 13 in a maiden (Pornichet) six months ago; fourth latest; not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
22/12/24	Pornichet / Maiden / F		-	11 / 13	80/1	-
30/11/24	Pornichet / Maiden / F		-	8 / 10	47/1	-

Zamasiya

Jockey: Maximilien Justum Trainer: Axel Baron Age/Wt: 3/8-10

33/1

Comment: Related to 1m1½f winner Tactile; requires market confidence to make her of interest as this doesn't look straightforward against rivals with experience.

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Nantes

13:17

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m Stakes

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: It is hard to get away from ISLAND FANTASY. Crimson Tide, Sleipnir Normandy and Abisola should also be considered.

Sleipnir Normandy

Jockey: Jerome Moutard Trainer: Mathieu Brasme Age/Wt: 4/9-2 F: 347945 OR: 26

5/2

Comment: Has been consistent of late; respectable effort (beaten just under 3l) in a handicap 16 days ago; has to be taken seriously as recent display was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	5 / 16	11/1	-
07/06/25	Dieppe / Maiden / F	-	4 / 15	10/1	-
22/05/25	Nantes / Maiden / F	-	9 / 13	18/1	-
21/04/25	Le Lion d'Angers / Maiden / F	-	7 / 14	67/10	-
05/04/25	Moulins / Maiden / F	-	4 / 14	11/2	-
10/03/25	Le Mans / Maiden / F	-	3 / 15	73/10	-

Crimson Tide

Jockey: Ioritz Mendizabal Trainer: Mario Baratti Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 75

11/4

Comment: Beaten just under 5l six weeks ago at 11-4 when fifth (Nancy) over 1m2f (maiden); lightly raced (running for just the third time); likely to be involved given the class of this stable and she was strong in the market last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
20/05/25	Nancy / Maiden / F		-	5 / 15	27/10	-
25/04/25	Compiegne / Maiden / F		-	7 / 16	21/10	-

Abisola

Jockey: Hugo Lebouc Trainer: Eric Libaud Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 48994 OR: 25

4/1

Comment: She has shown ability despite no wins on the CV; not beaten that far in fourth (just over 3l) in a conditions race (very soft, Lyon-Parilly) 33 days ago; warrants respect.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/05/25	Lyon-Parilly / Conditions / F	-	4 / 13	24/5	-
24/04/25	ParisLongchamp / Handicap / F	-	9 / 15	16/1	-
03/04/25	Chantilly / Handicap / F	-	9 / 13	9/1	-
07/03/25	Fontainebleau / Maiden / F	-	8 / 17	12/1	-
13/02/25	Pornichet / Maiden / F	-	4 / 10	9/1	-
01/04/24	Saint-Cloud / Maiden / F	-	5 / 8	5/1	-

Island Fantasy

Jockey: Julien Guillochon Trainer: Francois Monfort Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 30-780 OR: 28

11/2

Comment: Not disgraced when tenth 16 days ago in a handicap; respected based on the pick of her form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	10 / 16	19/1	-
09/06/25	Compiegne / Handicap / F	-	8 / 15	22/1	-
11/04/25	Saint-Cloud / Handicap / F	-	7 / 12	68/1	-
13/08/24	Deauville / Handicap / F	-	12 / 14	43/5	-
24/07/24	Vichy / Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	38/5	-
03/07/24	Nantes / Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	9/1	-

Ivory Traou Land

Jockey: Ludovic Boisseau Trainer: Adrien Fouassier Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 30590- OR: 22

17/2

Comment: Finished seventh latest; winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at ten and has not been firing consistently; opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/08/24	Clairefontaine / Handicap / F	-	15 / 15	49/1	-
13/07/24	ParisLongchamp / Handicap / F	-	9 / 12	60/1	-
01/07/24	Le Touquet(Lacanche) / Handicap / F	-	5 / 9	34/5	-
20/06/24	Angers / Conditions / F	-	11 / 11	14/1	-
22/02/24	Pornichet / Claiming / F	-	3 / 10	19/1	-
27/01/24	Pornichet / Maiden / F	-	8 / 11	67/10	-

Fifth Element

Jockey: Guillaume Trolley De Prevaux Trainer: Gavin Hernon Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 0

9/1

Comment: Well beaten behind the fourth, Sleipnir Normandy, at Dieppe when 11th of 15 on her debut at 9-2 last month; could improve but still hard to see her winning here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Dieppe / Maiden / F		-	11 / 15	9/2	-

Treno

Jockey: Leo Roussel Trainer: Edouard Monfort Age/Wt: 4/9-2 F: 030007 OR: 28

11/1

Comment: Winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at 15; failed to finish (very soft, Chateaubriant) 52 days ago in a conditions race; probably unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/05/25	Chateaubriant / Conditions / F	-	7 / 12	12/1	-
04/05/25	ParisLongchamp / Handicap / F	-	14 / 16	27/1	-
17/04/25	ParisLongchamp / Handicap / F	-	10 / 14	21/1	-
03/04/25	Chantilly / Handicap / F	-	10 / 13	71/10	-
23/03/25	Lyon La Soie / Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	28/5	-
07/03/25	Fontainebleau / Conditions / F	-	12 / 12	17/2	-

Libratoi

Jockey: Julia Lacroix Trainer: Benjamin Legros Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 870 OR: 20

33/1

Comment: Finished 11th of 12 in a handicap (very soft) at Compiegne last month; attempting to get off the mark at the fifth time of asking (seventh her best finish so far); up against it.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Compiegne / Handicap / F	-	11 / 12	122/1	-
12/04/25	Fontainebleau / Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	88/1	-
01/03/25	Pornichet / Maiden / F	-	8 / 13	55/1	-

Shahzadi

Jockey: Olivier D' Andigne Trainer: Aurelien Kahn Age/Wt: 4/8-13

33/1

Comment: Ninth first time out; leap forward required so will need to show more than she did on debut to be competitive.

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Nantes

13:52

Runners: 10 Distance: 1m Stakes

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: FAITHFUL FRIEND comes here off the back of a fair effort last time and remains unexposed with potential for more to come. Polenta, Yala and Beauvallon also warrant respect.

Faithful Friend

Jockey: Jerome Claudic Trainer: N&F Clement & Hermans Age/Wt: 3/8-13 F: 44-62 OR: 36

13/8

Comment: Shown enough to suggest she could get her nose in front one day; creditable effort to finish runner-up in a conditions race at Saint-Cloud 51 days ago; strong claims if building on promise shown last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/05/25	Saint-Cloud / Conditions / F	-	2 / 9	9/1	-
24/03/25	Chantilly / Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	17/1	-
19/11/24	Chantilly / Maiden / F	-	4 / 15	11/1	-
20/10/24	ParisLongchamp / Maiden, Unraced / F	-	4 / 10	43/5	-

Beauvallon

Jockey: Stephane Breux Trainer: Francis-Henri Graffard Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 6

9/5

Comment: Beaten 7l when sixth on his debut in ParisLongchamp newcomers' race over 1m2½f at 5-1 in April; should not be far away as the stable's runners should always be noted in a race like this and he could step up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	ParisLongchamp / Maiden, Unraced / F		-	6 / 8	26/5	-

Polenta

Jockey: Guillaume Trolley De Prevaux Trainer: Tim Donworth Age/Wt: 3/8-13

6/1

Comment: Fifth first time out; likely to be in contention given the strong record of Tim Donworth in similar races.

Yala

Jockey: Julien Guillochon Trainer: Francois Monfort Age/Wt: 3/8-13 F: 876-73

15/2

Comment: Sound effort when 66-1 third (draw was no help) last month upped to this distance (Craon) on her second outing for this trainer; recent effort was creditable so has to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Craon / Maiden / F	-	3 / 10	61/1	-
12/04/25	Senonnes-Pouance / Maiden / F	-	7 / 11	43/1	-
10/07/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	6 / 7	11/2	68
26/06/24	Salisbury / Unknown / F	2	7 / 13	33/1	-
11/06/24	Salisbury / Unknown / F	4	8 / 12	7/2	-
22/05/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	4 / 11	2/1	-

Sedition

Jockey: Maximilien Justum Trainer: Axel Baron Age/Wt: 3/8-13 F: 86

9/1

Comment: Finished sixth on her last appearance at Compiegne two weeks ago in a claimer; first run for trainer; hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	Compiegne / Claiming / F		-	6 / 15	13/1	-
24/05/25	Dieppe / Maiden / F		-	8 / 14	23/1	-

Araco

Jockey: Hugo Lebouc Trainer: Joel Boisnard Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 06

12/1

Comment: Finished sixth, beaten a fair way over 1m1f at La Teste De Buch (maiden) dropped back in distance two weeks ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/06/25	La Teste De Buch / Maiden / F		-	6 / 12	14/1	-
03/05/25	Le Mans / Maiden, Unraced / F		-	11 / 13	16/1	-

Sir Robert

Jockey: Maxence Marquette Trainer: Henri Alex Pantall Age/Wt: 3/8-8 F: 0

14/1

Comment: From top stable; tailed off (Le Mans) in May; sixth latest; others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Le Mans / Maiden / F		-	12 / 14	12/1	-

Pony Boy

Jockey: Christopher Grosbois Trainer: Christophe Plisson Age/Wt: 3/8-11

30/1

Comment: Related to 1m½f winner Dream Rony; already a gelding; this son of Al Wukair is running for the first time; might be one for another day; market may guide as this doesn't look easy against experienced rivals.

Lady Melissa

Jockey: Timothe Brebion Trainer: Henri Alex Pantall Age/Wt: 3/8-5 F: 09

33/1

Comment: Beaten 9l (ninth) at Craon (behind Yala) last month; from a respected trainer; probably unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Craon / Maiden / F		-	9 / 10	52/1	-
03/05/25	Le Mans / Maiden / F		-	11 / 12	9/1	-

Hello Kent

Jockey: Yoann Rousset Trainer: Dominic Mahe Age/Wt: 3/8-11

40/1

Comment: Already gelded; first start in public for this son of Kendargent; market confidence needed to make him of interest as this doesn't look straightforward against rivals with experience.

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Nantes

14:27

Runners: 10 Distance: 1m 7 1/2f Stakes

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: GELINA is the pick of the debutants and those with previous experience look beatable. Ma Spring Dream, Latina Dance and Desire Paradise also merit consideration.

Latina Dance

Jockey: Julien Guillochon Trainer: Elisabeth Allaire Age/Wt: 3/9-5

2/1

Comment: First racecourse start; related to 1m½f winner L'imprevue; should be on the premises.

Gelina

Jockey: Leo Roussel Trainer: Fabrice Foucher Age/Wt: 3/9-5

4/1

Comment: This daughter of Gemix makes debut; plenty of appeal with signs of encouragement in profile.

Ma Spring Dream

Jockey: Hugo Lebouc Trainer: Joel Boisnard Age/Wt: 3/9-5

9/2

Comment: Failed to get round first time out; this an inaugural attempt on the Flat; should not be far away.

Desire Paradise

Jockey: Ludovic Boisseau Trainer: Thierry Poche Age/Wt: 3/9-5

5/1

Comment: First competitive racecourse experience; related to Paradise Storm (winner from 1m2f up to 1m4f); one to be interested in as some good aspects to her profile.

La Chaumiere

Jockey: Christopher Grosbois Trainer: M Solignac Age/Wt: 3/9-10

8/1

Comment: Finished fifth latest; poor draw to contend with and one to tread carefully with.

Paumy

Jockey: Antoine Subias Trainer: Laura Hebrard De Veyrinas Age/Wt: 3/9-8

8/1

Comment: Finished seventh on debut; required to step up from initial effort and will need to show more than he did on debut to be competitive.

Wutzelito

Jockey: Thomas Blanchouin Trainer: Joel Boisnard Age/Wt: 3/9-8

8/1

Comment: Pulled up in a conditions hurdle at Nantes last time; this a first attempt on the Flat; has to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Nantes / Conditions / H		-	P / 8	11/1	-

Reilzal

Jockey: Amandine Seignoux Trainer: Valerie Seignoux Age/Wt: 3/9-5

25/1

Comment: Already gelded; this son of Zelzal makes first appearance; looks like a player.

Kassador

Jockey: Yoann Rousset Trainer: Christophe Plisson Age/Wt: 3/9-5 F: 0700-0 OR: 26

25/1

Comment: Came home tenth, beaten 17l, at Senonnes-Pouance four months ago in a handicap; eighth latest; yet to manage better than seventh in her six races; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/03/25	Senonnes-Pouance / Handicap / F	-	10 / 11	103/1	-
07/10/24	Cholet / Maiden / F	-	10 / 13	90/1	-
19/08/24	Vichy / Maiden / F	-	13 / 13	61/1	-
06/08/24	Deauville / Maiden / F	-	7 / 7	58/1	-
07/05/24	Chantilly / Maiden, Unraced / F	-	10 / 10	43/1	-

Kattegat

Jockey: Jerome Moutard Trainer: Mathieu Brasme Age/Wt: 3/9-5 F: 0

33/1

Comment: Finished towards the rear of 14 over 1m4f at Vichy (conditions race) five weeks ago; ninth latest; can figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/05/25	Vichy / Conditions / F		-	11 / 14	14/1	-

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Nantes

15:03

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m HCap Handicap

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TOOCOOLFORSCHOOL is a firm selection. She has shown she can get her head in front and can turn around placings with Minotauros from last time they met.

Minotauros

Jockey: Maximilien Justum Trainer: M Justum Age/Wt: 8/9-6 F: 4-36034 OR: 22

17/10

Comment: Far from disgraced (beaten just over 2l) ahead of Toocoolforschool when fourth last month; often been there or thereabouts lately; likes this combination of C&D; a once useful performer but not at that level anymore and not hard to turn elsewhere.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	4 / 16	31/5	-
22/05/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	3 / 13	37/1	-
05/05/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	15 / 15	21/1	-
24/04/25	ParisLongchamp / Handicap / F	-	6 / 14	21/1	-
06/04/25	Le Lion d'Angers / Handicap / F	-	3 / 13	14/1	-
30/11/24	Lignieres / Handicap / F	-	4 / 16	14/1	-

Alpha Spirit

Jockey: Maxence Marquette Trainer: Florent Monnier Age/Wt: 5/9-2 F: 134643 OR: 22

4/1

Comment: Close up third (Bordeaux-Le Bouscat) last month; normally pretty consistent; likely player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Bordeaux-le Bouscat / Handicap / F	-	3 / 15	69/10	-
22/05/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	4 / 13	9/1	-
05/05/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	6 / 14	19/5	-
24/04/25	ParisLongchamp / Handicap / F	-	4 / 14	9/2	-
30/03/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	3 / 11	17/10	-
10/03/25	Le Mans / Handicap / F	-	1 / 14	16/5	-

Estella Mobray

Jockey: Christopher Grosbois Trainer: L Leclercq Age/Wt: 4/9-6 F: 49-83 OR: 22

11/2

Comment: Beaten less than a length in a maiden at Dieppe last month; has been fairly consistent of late; yet to open her account after 13 starts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Dieppe / Maiden / F	-	3 / 15	16/1	-
21/03/25	Le Mans / Handicap / F	-	8 / 13	92/1	-
18/12/24	Deauville / Handicap / F	-	9 / 16	81/10	-
23/11/24	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	4 / 15	41/1	-
02/08/24	Clairefontaine / Maiden / F	-	12 / 12	128/1	-
16/07/24	Chateaubriant / Maiden / F	-	11 / 11	117/1	-

Toocoolforschool

Jockey: Ludovic Boisseau Trainer: Thierry Poche Age/Wt: 6/9-6 F: 271847 OR: 22

6/1

Comment: Can boast winning form over this C&D; one-time useful operator; finished just behind Minotauros when seventh last month upped to this distance; a major contender if replicating the best of her form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	7 / 16	39/5	-
30/05/25	Senonnes-Pouance / Handicap / F	-	4 / 13	81/10	-
22/05/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	8 / 13	57/10	-
05/05/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	1 / 14	29/5	-
17/04/25	ParisLongchamp / Handicap / F	-	7 / 14	69/10	-
30/03/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	2 / 11	41/10	-

Vega Dream

Jockey: Delphine Santiago Trainer: Christophe Plisson Age/Wt: 8/8-6 F: 692300 OR: 18

15/2

Comment: Beaten 6l (12th) at Chantilly last month; could be dangerous as mark is dropping and he was third three runs ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Chantilly / Handicap / F	-	12 / 16	17/1	-
09/06/25	Compiegne / Handicap / F	-	12 / 15	17/1	-
30/05/25	Senonnes-Pouance / Handicap / F	-	3 / 12	16/5	-
22/05/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	2 / 12	14/1	-
05/05/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	9 / 14	13/1	-
26/04/25	Angers / Conditions / F	-	6 / 11	17/1	-

Cap Skirring

Jockey: Leo Roussel Trainer: B Le Regent Age/Wt: 8/8-14 F: 00-005 OR: 20

8/1

Comment: Looking for a seventh career win; not disgraced in fifth at Senonnes-Pouance over 6½f (handicap) 34 days ago; second latest; could be involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/05/25	Senonnes-Pouance / Handicap / F	-	5 / 12	83/10	-
26/04/25	Angers / Conditions / F	-	10 / 11	11/1	-
07/01/25	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	10 / 13	58/1	-
27/12/24	Deauville / Handicap / F	-	15 / 15	40/1	-
04/12/24	Deauville / Handicap / F	-	10 / 14	49/1	-
23/11/24	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	12 / 14	26/1	-

Lloyd

Jockey: Julia Lacroix Trainer: Benjamin Legros Age/Wt: 8/8-0 F: 300830 OR: 16

9/1

Comment: Beaten 11th of 15 at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat three weeks ago; fifth latest; looks for his 12th career victory; others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Bordeaux-le Bouscat / Handicap / F	-	11 / 15	23/1	-
22/05/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	3 / 12	12/1	-
05/05/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	8 / 14	13/1	-
15/04/25	Evreux / Claiming, Handicap / F	-	14 / 14	7/1	-
06/04/25	Le Lion d'Angers / Handicap / F	-	11 / 15	44/5	-
26/03/25	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	3 / 10	51/10	-

L'air Du Temps

Jockey: Laura Poggionovo Trainer: Stephane Gouyette Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 809-40 OR: 18

18/1

Comment: Sole victory becoming a distant memory and generally been out of sorts of late; finished behind Mehanydream over 6f at Saint-Cloud (handicap) when beaten 8l last month; others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Saint-Cloud / Handicap / F	-	10 / 11	12/1	-
30/05/25	Senonnes-Pouance / Handicap / F	-	4 / 12	27/1	-
16/10/24	Le Mans / Handicap / F	-	9 / 10	14/1	-
24/08/24	Clairefontaine / Handicap / F	-	10 / 18	38/1	-
26/07/24	Le Lion d'Angers / Handicap / F	-	8 / 15	41/5	-
02/07/24	Chantilly / Handicap / F	-	6 / 15	61/10	-

Mehanydream

Jockey: Julien Guillochon Trainer: Cedric Boutin Age/Wt: 8/8-4 F: 090680 OR: 15

28/1

Comment: Finished 11th, beaten 9l, at Chantilly over 6f (handicap) last Tuesday; largely in poor form of late; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/06/25	Chantilly / Handicap / F	-	11 / 15	22/1	-
13/06/25	Saint-Cloud / Handicap / F	-	8 / 11	89/10	-
30/05/25	Compiegne / Handicap / F	-	6 / 16	15/1	-
27/05/25	Evreux / Handicap / F	-	10 / 14	31/1	-
10/04/25	Chantilly / Handicap / F	-	9 / 13	13/1	-
01/04/25	Fontainebleau / Handicap / F	-	12 / 16	34/1	-

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Nantes

15:38

Runners: 10 Distance: 1m HCap Handicap

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: DELTA SPIRIT looks a solid choice. He bids for a second C&D success, while Galik, Le Sicilien and J'aurais Du are also of interest.

Galik

Jockey: Ioritz Mendizabal Trainer: James Grassick Age/Wt: 7/8-10 F: 305822 OR: 24

2/1

Comment: Minor honours when 100-30 two weeks ago; some claims if building on last performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	2 / 16	17/5	-
22/05/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	2 / 13	14/1	-
09/05/25	Saint-Cloud / Handicap / F	-	8 / 16	20/1	-
26/04/25	Angers / Conditions / F	-	5 / 11	29/5	-
17/04/25	ParisLongchamp / Handicap / F	-	13 / 14	10/1	-
30/03/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	3 / 12	49/10	-

J'aurais Du

Jockey: Julien Guillochon Trainer: Cedric Boutin Age/Wt: 9/8-7 F: 500633 OR: 23

3/1

Comment: Performed at a higher level than this in his peak; minor honours when 11-4 (Lyon-Parilly) three weeks ago; considered if building on most recent effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/06/25	Lyon-Parilly / Handicap / F	-	3 / 11	27/10	-
09/06/25	Compiegne / Handicap / F	-	3 / 15	12/1	-
30/05/25	Compiegne / Handicap / F	-	6 / 15	10/1	-
21/05/25	Compiegne / Handicap / F	-	14 / 14	16/1	-
04/05/25	ParisLongchamp / Handicap / F	-	12 / 16	17/1	-
25/04/25	Compiegne / Claiming / F	-	5 / 13	20/1	-

Le Sicilien

Jockey: Arnaud Bourgeais Trainer: Adrien Fouassier Age/Wt: 6/9-6 F: 012-56 OR: 29

5/1

Comment: Has been consistent of late; fair effort 16 days ago; ought to be competitive if duplicating the form of his most recent win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	6 / 16	11/2	-
22/05/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	5 / 13	11/1	-
15/12/24	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	2 / 14	69/10	-
13/11/24	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	1 / 16	33/10	-
01/11/24	Lignieres / Handicap / F	-	10 / 11	39/10	-
12/10/24	Les Sables d'Olonne / Handicap / F	-	5 / 12	49/10	-

Baby George

Jockey: Hugo Lebouc Trainer: Fabrice Foucher Age/Wt: 6/9-1 F: 458874 OR: 26

7/1

Comment: Solid effort 16 days ago, finishing in front of several of these; does not win very often.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	4 / 16	23/1	-
22/05/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	7 / 13	17/1	-
05/05/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	8 / 15	15/1	-
21/04/25	Le Lion d'Angers / Conditions / F	-	8 / 12	37/5	-
30/03/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	5 / 12	13/1	-
23/02/25	Machecoul(Chaumes) / Conditions / F	-	4 / 8	10/1	-

Alcotan

Jockey: Jerome Claudic Trainer: Michel Drean Age/Wt: 5/9-4 F: 00-086 OR: 28

8/1

Comment: Needs to improve on balance of recent form; not beaten too far when sixth of 13 at Chantilly two weeks ago; should not be far away as might be able to capitalise on his reduced mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/06/25	Chantilly / Handicap / F	-	6 / 13	30/1	-
02/05/25	Chantilly / Handicap / F	-	8 / 13	31/1	-
07/01/25	Pornichet / Handicap / F	-	14 / 14	55/1	-
27/11/24	Deauville / Claiming / F	-	10 / 16	47/1	-
12/11/24	Chantilly / Handicap / F	-	17 / 17	33/1	-
17/08/24	Deauville / Handicap / F	-	8 / 16	17/1	-

Bonnie Elizabeth

Jockey: Maxence Marquette Trainer: Henri Alex Pantall Age/Wt: 4/9-1 F: 360774 OR: 29

17/2

Comment: Hails from a good trainer; has been in the winners' enclosure twice in her career; respectable fourth over 1m1f at Evreux (claimer) 37 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/05/25	Evreux / Claiming / F	-	4 / 12	53/10	-
08/05/25	Strasbourg / Handicap / F	-	7 / 16	22/1	-
25/04/25	Compiegne / Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	14/1	-
01/04/25	Fontainebleau / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	77/10	-
07/03/25	Fontainebleau / Claiming / F	-	6 / 9	32/5	-
07/01/25	Pornichet / Conditions / F	-	3 / 6	44/5	-

Delta Spirit

Jockey: Christopher Raimbault Trainer: Ludovic Gadbin Age/Wt: 8/8-11 F: 95-100 OR: 28

12/1

Comment: Finished towards the rear of 16 last month; has winning form over this course and distance on the CV; respected if bringing his peak form to the table and he has been dropped in the weights.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	13 / 16	9/1	-
22/05/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	10 / 13	57/10	-
05/05/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	1 / 15	9/1	-
27/10/24	Angers / Handicap / F	-	5 / 11	21/5	-
12/10/24	Les Sables d'Olonne / Handicap / F	-	9 / 12	19/5	-
22/09/24	Fontainebleau / Conditions / F	-	2 / 6	6/5	-

Alberi

Jockey: Christopher Grosbois Trainer: Fabrice Foucher Age/Wt: 4/8-14 F: 007990 OR: 26

12/1

Comment: Been a while since he managed only win; beaten by a bunch of these 16 days ago when finishing towards the rear of 16; passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	14 / 16	61/1	-
30/05/25	Senonnes-Pouance / Handicap / F	-	9 / 13	12/1	-
21/04/25	Le Lion d'Angers / Claiming / F	-	9 / 11	27/1	-
09/04/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	7 / 13	31/1	-
30/03/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	11 / 12	32/1	-
11/02/25	Pau / Handicap / F	-	10 / 11	42/5	-

Jiepies Melody

Jockey: Delphine Santiago Trainer: Christophe Plisson Age/Wt: 5/8-14 F: 036898 OR: 28

16/1

Comment: Respectable effort last month; does not win very often; fitted with first-time cheekpieces.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/06/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	8 / 16	15/1	-
05/06/25	ParisLongchamp / Conditions / F	-	9 / 10	11/1	-
14/05/25	Vichy / Handicap / F	-	8 / 14	36/5	-
05/05/25	Nantes / Handicap / F	-	6 / 15	47/10	-
29/04/25	Bordeaux-le Bouscat / Handicap / F	-	3 / 16	13/1	-
17/04/25	ParisLongchamp / Handicap / F	-	11 / 14	10/1	-

Chunka Wakan

Jockey: Leonard Plommee Trainer: Frederique Hayeres Age/Wt: 4/8-4 F: 550-80 OR: 23

33/1

Comment: Only once has he got into the winners' enclosure; finished 11th of 12 over 6f at Saint-Cloud (handicap) last month (now lower in the weights); makes debut for trainer; he can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Saint-Cloud / Handicap / F	-	11 / 12	36/1	-
27/05/25	Evreux / Handicap / F	-	8 / 14	41/1	-
27/11/24	Deauville / Handicap / F	-	16 / 16	42/1	-
09/11/24	Deauville / Conditions / F	-	5 / 13	9/1	-
24/10/24	Deauville / Handicap / F	-	5 / 14	15/1	-
07/10/24	Le Croise-Laroche / Claiming / F	-	5 / 13	16/1	-

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