Marseille 09 October 2024

Going: Standard (AW - Fibresand)

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15:00 Marseille (France) (2YO only)

De La Garde Claiming Stakes

7f 100y

Winner €7,875 - 12 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

MARVELOUS BY NIGHT (2) is lightly raced, finished 4th over 1200m last time and can be expected to get much closer today. Strong each way chance. CLOSE COMBAT (3) was a winner four starts back and has not been far off since. He has to be taken very seriously. Big chance. FRUITION (12) can be forgiven for the last run and judged on penultimate win. Chance. LADY KOSTAS (7) more than likely has more to give and has a first four chance.

2

15:37 Marseille (France) (4YO plus)

Port De Banc Handicap

1m 1f 207y

Winner €7,500 - 14 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

STADE VELODROME (2) is a tad erratic but has won seven times before. His last run was not good but his penultimate was fair. He was a winner before that over 1850m at Hyeres in a weak claiming field. He can win a race of this class. MOUDIR (11) like most in this line up, is battling to regain very best form but did show last time that there is some hope. Each way chance. KARIBBEAN DREAM (7) is holding form and is more than likely the one they all have to fear the most. Bright chance.

3

16:14 Marseille (France) (4YO plus)

Trois Ponts Handicap

1m 1f 207y

Winner €10,710 - 13 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

SPORT COUPE (7) knows what racing is all about and what it takes to win. He has raced 56 times for 5 wins. His most recent victory was three runs back over 1600m at Vichy. Ignore the last run when 6th at Salon Provence. He is the firm first choice. MERCI ELIE (2) gets the services of Antonio Orani and although this horse is taking time to win, is now banging loudly at the door. Can go one more. ESTOKENIA (4) is one for the shortlist and can be given a serious place chance. KADIYAC (8) can be expected to be right there at the finish. First four claims.

4

16:51 Marseille (France) (4YO plus)

Ile Tiboulen Handicap

1m 1f 207y

Winner €12,601 - 11 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

SKIMBLESHANKS (4) brings solid and consistent form into the race and rates the one to beat. His last race course appearance was at Lyon Parilly on the 17th of last month when running 4th in a similar Handicap. They may have to go some to peg him back. TASHANKA (3) is making us wait for the next win but has shown some spark that the next victory is near. He can do way better than he did last time. Chance. ROSE D'ETE (2) was a winner three starts back and has been in a Listed field since and a tough Handicap, back in a field as this, he can be very competitive. INSTANTANEMENT (5) was downfield at La Teste last time but in a fierce Listed race. She can go very close today, back down in grade.

5

17:28 Marseille (France) (4YO plus)

Reine Lumiere Handicap

7f 100y

Winner €12,601 - 10 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

JOSEPHINO (1) produced a solid effort last time out and looks well placed to strike once again. He should have no issues with the drop in trip and rates the one to beat. BLUFF (7) showed a return to form last time out and if able to confirm that improvement, he should have a decent chance of getting back to winning ways. WAZIERS (6) has been running to a consistent level for some time and should be considered. OLAF THE BIG ONE (5) has won twice from his last three outings and will be a player.

6

18:00 Marseille (France) (3YO only)

Cercle Phoceens Claiming Stakes

7f 100y

Winner €7,560 - 8 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

PRETTY BERRY (1) has to concede weight all round but brings the best form into this race and could be too good for her opposition with Mikael Barzalona set to take the ride. SOUTHERN METEOR (4) didn't fire last time out but with the step up in trip likely to suit, he could return to some of his earlier form. SUN PROJECT (6) is yet to taste success but has been fairly consistent and should earn. NIGHT ACTION (7) hasn't been at his best this year but drops into a suitable class which could see him running a lot better.

7

18:30 Marseille (France) (4YO plus)

Madrague Stakes

1m 4f 203y

Winner €10,080 - 9 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

NARCOS (1) gets the services of a claiming apprentice and is seldom far off the action which brings him into this race with a solid chance. TCHAKOVA (4) has been running well and should go very close to adding another victory to her tally. LOR BLANC (3) isn't the most reliable sort but has the ability to feature in a race of this nature. BEAUTIFUL MEMORY (7) drops in class and should be very effective.

8

19:00 Marseille (France) (3YO only)

Port De l'Eoube Stakes

1m 4f 203y

Winner €11,340 - 6 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

ALMANABAA (4) has shown ability from the start of her career and now steps up in trip which could unlock quite a bit of improvement. The distance is a slight concern but the way she runs suggest that she could get it. NO BAY (1) stays well and drops in class for this assignment which should see him featuring strongly. HASTA LA VISTA (2) looks to reel off the hat-trick and could get the job done in a small field. TERRE BLANCHE (3) could fill up a minor spot.

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