At The Races

GOOD TOO (1) created a strong impression scoring by 2.5L in a 1600m newcomers race at Deauville. Open to further progress and is a leading chance for top connections. The Andre Fabre-trained REBEL PATH (3) narrowly beat a pair of subsequent winners in a 1200m maiden at Deauville second time out. Key contender with a progressive profile. REGALIEN (5) produced a solid fourth in the Listed Prix Yacowlef over 1000m earlier in the year. Found success at Saint-Malo last time and is not dismissed upped in trip. HEWILLGET IN (2) might prove dangerous if cutting loose out front.

• Top Tip: GOOD TOO (1)
• Watch out for: REGALIEN (5)

A two-year-old newcomers event where the market is likely to prove a good guide. The well-bred daughter of Kingman VISREYMA (8) is out of the Listed winner Visoriyna. Leading claims for a top yard. SPELL ON YOU (13) is by Caravaggio and out of the Listed winner Nature Spirits. Key player for another leading stable. KINGENTLEMAN (6) is also by the top sire Kingman and cannot be discounted. SAWATDEE (9) would be of note if attracting market support.

• Top Tip: VISREYMA (8)
• Watch out for: KINGENTLEMAN (6)

ES LA VIDA (2) holds the strongest form thanks to an excellent third in the G1 Prix Saint-Alary at Longchamp. Fair 5L twelfth in the 2100m G1 Prix de Diane at Chantilly last time and maintains top claims down in class. ANSILIA (7) produced a good fourth in the G3 Prix Chloe at Chantilly prior to a below par seventh in the G3 Prix de Lieurey. Set to be involved if bouncing back. MARACAY (5) split subsequent winners when a 1L second in the Listed Prix de Bagatelle at Chantilly. Noted on first start for this yard. The progressive ALMEIDA GIRL (3) cannot be ruled out.

• Top Tip: ES LA VIDA (2)
• Watch out for: MARACAY (5)

INVESTOR (1) was in excellent handicap form prior to a solid 4.5L eighth in the G3 Prix de Reux over 2500m at Deauville. Steps back down in grade and is three from four at this venue. Leading chance. LORD ACHILLES (3) is running well in pattern races of late including a 2.5L fourth in the G2 Grand Prix de Chantilly. Thereabouts dropping in class. MAD RIVER (5) makes appeal as is unbeaten in both starts over this trip. Must be considered following a head second in a 2300m Class Two conditions race at Dax. HOME SWEET HOME (8) completes the shortlist.

• Top Tip: INVESTOR (1)
• Watch out for: MAD RIVER (5)

LOUBEISIEN (5) was runner-up on both career starts including when beaten 2L at La Teste over 1400m. Additional distance unlikely to pose an issue. Further progress anticipated. DIVA VICTORIA (8) made a pleasing start to career finishing third at Chantilly. Followed up with a 1.5L fourth at Deauville. Improvement expected up in trip. MISTER SAINT PAUL (6) is yet to finish out of the frame in three career runs. Produced a good 1.5L second at Deauville tackling this journey. NADETTE (10) out-ran long odds to place 0.5L second at Deauville on debut. Needs to prove she can replicate.

• Top Tip: LOUBEISIEN (5)
• Watch out for: MISTER SAINT PAUL (6)

DUTCH KIKI (8) resumed after a short spell with a second at Le Touquet and followed up with a 1L success at Clairefontaine over 1800m. Proven at this distance and remains fairly handicapped. AFTERGLOW (2) drops significantly in trip after a 1L victory at Dax. Hitting best form and could be interesting tackling this journey. NEZ AU VENT (1) is aiming to go back to back after a 1.5L win at Longchamp and has only been given an additional 1.5kg rise in the weights. Contender. RAJA LUNA (11) holds each way claims after a strong fourth at Longchamp over 2250m. AMERICAN BEACH (3) is expected to improve for reappearance fifth at La Teste. Place chance.

• Top Tip: DUTCH KIKI (8)
• Watch out for: NEZ AU VENT (1)

HOMO DEUS (12) provided a strong level of form prior to receiving a three and a half month spell. Eye catching 4.75L fifth at Saint-Cloud over 2000m prior to the break and must be respected with a low weight. GOT FROST (8) is in good order since a double. Last seen finishing 3.5L fifth at Clairefontaine tackling 2200m. SARDASHT (1) holds a strong career place strike rate and could improve for new trainer. Attempts handicaps after a well-beaten third at Pornichet. RUE PAVEE (6) could progress on fifth career outing. Delivered a fair 0.5L fourth at Longchamp over 2000m. WINGS (4) can be inconsistent. Place chance on best form.

• Top Tip: HOMO DEUS (12)
• Watch out for: SARDASHT (1)

GOUVERNAIL (8) caught the eye when 1.5L fifth at Longchamp over 2200m two runs back. Followed up with a sixth at this venue tackling 2000m. Racing well and finds an opportunity to break through. SEAVIEW (7) must be respected if replicating a recent 5.5L third at Chateaubriant. Tackles this course and distance for the first time. TYTAN (10) is included based on a 2.75L fourth at Clairefontaine attempting 2200m. Holds each way claims. IDA DE BONCOEUR (11) switches to handicaps and could be an each way contender after a 2L fifth at La Roche-Posay.

• Top Tip: GOUVERNAIL (8)
• Watch out for: TYTAN (10)