French racing tips: Templegate’s best bets for Saturday’s meeting at Bordeaux live on Sky Sports Racing
BORDEAUX
10.45
AMYR DU SOLEIL is dropping down in grade after winning a Group 1 Arabian race at Saint-Cloud last time out. He had six lengths in hand there and a few of these were left trailing in his wake.
11.15
FROHSIM looks the one to beat after two comfortable wins on the all-weather this season. His most recent success came over this trip at Deauville against useful rivals so he can handle stepping into Listed grade.
Fantastic Spirit is the obvious danger after battling well to win in a photo at Cagnes latest. This is a taller order but there’s scope to improve.
Again Music didn’t fire when fourth at Toulouse 70 days ago but was impressive in scoring before that and should like this distance.
Coco Caline is another last-time winner going up in grade.
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11.45
NO TURNING got the job done well when scoring at Lyon La Soie last time out. That was over this distance and there should be more to come after just three outings.
Anca didn’t fire in Listed company at Toulouse latest but looked a nice prospect when taking a maiden at Longchamp on debut. She is another with more to offer.
American Beach took a while to get off the mark but managed it well here last time. That was over a mile but she should handle this extra furlong.
12.15
JOE FRANCAIS ran in the French Derby last season, which was a step too far, but he’s come back to this level with two convincing wins this term. Trip and track are ideal so he should be right there on the hat-trick bid.
Mr Satchmo is another who has been running in Group 1 class and has a Listed win on his CV. He’s gone well over this trip and track so looks the main danger.
Aubevoye went down fighting in this grade at Cagnes latest and can hit the places again.
12.45
CHAFIKA showed plenty of promise when fifth on debut at Pau last time. She was less than three lengths off the pace and should take a big step forward from that.
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1.17
MENSEN ERNST was a winner here in October and has run well enough twice since, particularly when second at Toulouse latest. He shapes like a stayer and has few miles on the clock.
1.52
GUARDIAN FAY is getting weight from her rivals and has Maxime Guyon in the saddle today. She was given too much to do in a Group 1 last time and is proven in these calmer waters. This trip suits so she should be right there.
2.32
CROUCRACQ was last seen winning well at La Teste last summer and he relishes this course and distance. He’s scored after a long break before and should go well.
Gold De La Brunie likes it here was a tight second last time. He will be in the mix at fair odds.
Gege De Faust has impressed when winning on both starts to date. This is a slightly tougher but he has strong hat-trick claims.
Frisson Bleue is a regular in the places and can reward each-way backers again.
3.07
KANO KEFI ran a cracker to finish third in what looked a stronger race than this last time out. This course and distance suits well and he’s handicapped for another good run.
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3.37
PEDRAZA LESCRIBAA has Olivier Peslier in the saddle and has been knocking on the door in similar races to this. She was half a length off the pace at Pau latest and a repeat of that would be more than good enough.