German runners in France today

The main French meeting today is at Lyon-Parilly, where the top event is the Group Three Prix Andre Badouin over 2000 metres at 15.40. Gris de Gris (Alain de Royer-Dupré/ Franck Blondel) is the class act here, having finished second last time in the Prix Dollar, but has to give weight away all round. Capitaine Courage (Francois Doumen/ Stephane Pasquier) and Ashaaq (Freddie Head/ Davy Bonilla) are both improving types who have won their last 3 races but are stepping up in grade, while Runaway (Rupert Pritchard-Gordon/ Thierry Jarnet) was fourth in the Europa-Meile at Cologne last time. However if Gris de Gris runs to form, he should win. There are no German runners in the race, but several on the undercard. Waldemar Himmel saddles two runners, both with Gaetan Masure in the saddle, Azuela in a race for 3yo maidens over 2200 metres at 14.05, and Magic Artiste, who has won 3 of her last 4 French starts, in a 2000 metres handicap at 17.10. Quick Prinz Poldi (Sara Weis/ Koen Clij mans) runs in the 2000 metres handicap at 13.35, while Harry Hack has booked top jockey Arnaud Duchene for Apanal in the 4100 metres handicap chase at 16.10.

Betting forecast:
1. Race: Roadster - Tagar Bere - Bleurose
2. Race: Kencho - Hang Ouer - Storming Spirit
3. Race: Crossbar - Khalamyr - City Of Light
4. Race: Dream`s Salsa - Zalyanka - Libaute
5. Race: Ton Jeu - Monsieur Apple`S - Like Dreams
6. Race: Gris De Gris - Starlish - Mundybash
7. Race: Kiltho - Kaitoum - Mably de Chadzeau
8. Race: Indian City - Prokopios - Chock Dee
9. Race: Magic Artiste - Soupcon - Pauillac