Looking at the racing in France today, in the first race at Chantilly at 11.35 the favourite Gamestars should be too smart for his rivals. He won well last time and was second to a useful horse on his only run last year. In the 12.10 race, I would not be surprised to see the likely second favourite Corey Beach overturn the likely short-priced favourite Epson Blue Cen.

She was impressive when winning on turf last time and has the right man doing the steering in Christophe Soumillon.

More soon.

Looking at the remaining races at Toulouse in France today. I do like Varenne in the 5.40 race. He was a decent third on his debut at Salon Provence last month when he was not given a hard ride by his jockey that day Jean-Bernard Eyquem. He was trapped wide for most of that race and the winner has franked the form since with a win on its next run in a better class race. He can score with luck in running.

Anyone looking for a short odds bet today can start the day at Cholet in France with the 10.51 race. Ashiyma is currently around 4/6 with most firms. She drops back in trip after a credible run over 1 mile in a Class 2 race last time. She can be quite keen so the 6 1/2 furlong trip today could be ideal. She should score from the likely main threat Shady Lady.

More soon.