Saint Galmier - Sat 22 Aug 2026
There is no obvious standout, but LEJACK DERIG (9) looks capable of coming out on top in this company and gets the narrow vote. LUCCIANO D'OMAHA (10) has landed a favourable opportunity and should be involved in the finish. LADY D'ALEX (5) missed her chance on her return to this track but deserves another opportunity to make amends. LAO DE NAPPES (8) is not the most reliable but has enough ability to make the frame.
If LOZANA HOLLANDIA (14) can maintain her current form, she should be involved in the finish. LE CHEF DE LASTEL (7) has produced two pleasing recent performances and looks a serious threat. LADY DES GRAVELS (12) returns to Saint-Galmier for a race well within her capabilities. Jean-Paul Gauvin's first string, LAIOS JULRY (10), also has claims.
OBSERVE'EM (8) made a winning start to his French career and, after a disappointing effort under saddle three weeks ago, returns to harness racing with strong claims. FRANKY BAHIA (2) is overdue a success and shaped well when finishing second at Royan. GRANIT PACO (12) is arguably in the form of his life despite being a ten-year-old and can make the frame. JAGUAR D'HERMES (11) deserves another chance and should not be overlooked.
MICA DE FARCHAT (8) recently won convincingly on the grass at Vittel. He will try to repeat the feat. Possessing good basic speed, MALCKO DE MARSAC (13) will lead the opposition. MAMBO DU GOUTIER (6) has freshened up since his sixth-place finish and could be a threat. MIRACLE DE CAPONET (2) is capable of winning this race, but he will need to be focused, especially at the start.
This is a wide open contest. Having been freshened up since finishing sixth at Feurs in early July, MA SUPERB CHENOU (2) should battle it out with MA LOLA QUICK (3), who made a winning return to racing on a turf course recently. MIAMI DES BROUETS (5), who performs well over short distances, has a golden opportunity to restore her reputation. Among the fillies starting from the second row, MYRIADE D'ORION (1)2 seems best placed to make an impact.
NESTORIUS (11) made a strong impression when winning recently and looks capable of following up. NASHVILLE DREAM (6) has been much more effective since being shod on all four feet and should not be long in opening his account. NEXPRESSO BLEU (5) continues to improve and can fight for a podium finish. NOUBA JULRY (4) is progressing with every run and can also shine.
NIOKY DE BERTRANGE (12) looks likely to start favourite after making a winning debut under saddle at the end of July and can confirm that promise. NAPOLI SAINT JEAN (10) has shown considerable ability in this discipline and is capable of giving the selection plenty to think about. NEW KADESH (7) finished second behind the selection last time and produced a pleasing late run, suggesting he can get closer this time. NOUGATINE VERGNIER (9), who has finished in the money in both mounted starts, also has claims.
KING DE JOUDES (12) is the star attraction and arrives on the back of an almost perfect season. A seven-time winner from eight starts, his only defeat came when runner-up at this level, and he looks the one to beat. KINY KADESH (7) gets on particularly well with his driver and can give the selection most to think about. INTEL (11), returning to amateur racing and can contest the finish. JAIKA DES BORDES (8) can also fight for a podium finish in an interesting lucky last race.
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