Angers 09 September 2026
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Ran 2nd in a Class D at Les Sables-d'Olonne a month back but was well-beaten at Laval 3 weeks ago and others preferred
Ran 2nd in a Class D at Les Sables-d'Olonne a month back but was well-beaten at Laval 3 weeks ago and others preferred
Unplaced in a Class D at Vibraye over 3,100m on 15 August, but boasts fine credentials with Eric Raffin and should be afforded respect
Unplaced in a Class D at Vibraye over 3,100m on 15 August, but boasts fine credentials with Eric Raffin and should be afforded respect
Third in a Class D at Rochefort Sur Loire over 3,000m on 16 August. Is plainly back in shape and from the front row can give this a good go
Third in a Class D at Rochefort Sur Loire over 3,000m on 16 August. Is plainly back in shape and from the front row can give this a good go
Finished 6th in a Class D at Rochefort Sur Loire over 3,000m on 16 August. Is undeniably capable but is clearly out of sorts and will first need to reassure
Finished 6th in a Class D at Rochefort Sur Loire over 3,000m on 16 August. Is undeniably capable but is clearly out of sorts and will first need to reassure
Never far from losing his action but has no shortage of talent. Reassured on turf last month and on good behaviour could well repeat
Never far from losing his action but has no shortage of talent. Reassured on turf last month and on good behaviour could well repeat
Drops in class after running 5th in a 2150m Enghien Gr.2 on 14 August. Ran 2nd in the Agen leg in June and has the wherewithal to play a leading role
Drops in class after running 5th in a 2150m Enghien Gr.2 on 14 August. Ran 2nd in the Agen leg in June and has the wherewithal to play a leading role
Ran lacklustre 6th in a Class B at Cabourg over 2,750m on 17 July, a month after having run 3rd in the GNT Gr.3 at Agen in June. Comes here fresh and can again figure prominently
Ran lacklustre 6th in a Class B at Cabourg over 2,750m on 17 July, a month after having run 3rd in the GNT Gr.3 at Agen in June. Comes here fresh and can again figure prominently
Unplaced in a Class A at Montier En Der over 3,025m on 23 August. Has otherwise been in excellent shape, is competitively-shod, but nevertheless faces a stiff test
Unplaced in a Class A at Montier En Der over 3,025m on 23 August. Has otherwise been in excellent shape, is competitively-shod, but nevertheless faces a stiff test
Finished 4th, on comeback, in a Class D at Vibraye over 3,100m on 15 August 2026. Will have improved for the run and from the front line can make this her own
Finished 4th, on comeback, in a Class D at Vibraye over 3,100m on 15 August 2026. Will have improved for the run and from the front line can make this her own
Disqualified in a GNT Group III at Agen Le Passage over 2,625m on 17 June. Won the Amiens leg, ran 3rd in the Chateaubriant stage, but is shod for re-entry and best to keep one's powder dry
Disqualified in a GNT Group III at Agen Le Passage over 2,625m on 17 June. Won the Amiens leg, ran 3rd in the Chateaubriant stage, but is shod for re-entry and best to keep one's powder dry
Has looked decidedly ordinary since returning to competition in April and can be confidently disregarded
Has looked decidedly ordinary since returning to competition in April and can be confidently disregarded
Finished 7th in a Class D at Laval over 2,850m on 23 August. Has 2 races under his belt but is still not an obvious choice
Finished 7th in a Class D at Laval over 2,850m on 23 August. Has 2 races under his belt but is still not an obvious choice
Ran 6th in a Class B at Enghien over 2,875m on 6 August, his first appearance since winning a Vincennes Class B in May, but may be taking on too much this time
Ran 6th in a Class B at Enghien over 2,875m on 6 August, his first appearance since winning a Vincennes Class B in May, but may be taking on too much this time
Lost her action in an Argentan Gr.2 a month ago. Did win a Vichy Gr.2 in June though and Tony Le Beller will be determined to set the record straight
Lost her action in an Argentan Gr.2 a month ago. Did win a Vichy Gr.2 in June though and Tony Le Beller will be determined to set the record straight
Ran 7th in a Class A at Auch over 2,800m on 17 August 2026. Has been struggling lately to replicate his spring form and cannot be considered a player
Ran 7th in a Class A at Auch over 2,800m on 17 August 2026. Has been struggling lately to replicate his spring form and cannot be considered a player
Convincing last winter, KIKA JOSSELYN (9) enjoyed a well-deserved break before making an encouraging return on turf in the middle of last month. Re-shod and well-engaged, she will be reunited with Benjamin Rochard and should have the edge over the talented LUPIN D'OLMEN (6), who was not disgraced in Paris recently, and the able JACK DES ASS (5), who will be no pushover if focused. JEANNETTE PRIORY (14) is capable of big things when she can keep her mind on the game and is clearly the best prospect from the second row. KANO (7) ran 3rd in the Agen stage and is better than his recent Cabourg result would suggest.
Pleasantly surprising 3rd in a Meslay Class G before losing his action at Bernay a fortnight later, and will not be troubling the opposition
Pleasantly surprising 3rd in a Meslay Class G before losing his action at Bernay a fortnight later, and will not be troubling the opposition
Finished 3rd in a Class H Amateurs' race at Erbray over 2,700m on 31 August. Has done nothing but improve lately and while not a priority, should nevertheless hold his own
Finished 3rd in a Class H Amateurs' race at Erbray over 2,700m on 31 August. Has done nothing but improve lately and while not a priority, should nevertheless hold his own
Returns to the amateur division after being eliminated in a Class H at Erbray 10 days ago, but is still not a contender
Returns to the amateur division after being eliminated in a Class H at Erbray 10 days ago, but is still not a contender
Complicated mare but has never failed to deliver at this level. Has been entrusted for the first time to Thierry Corbes who will be under pressure to play a major role
Complicated mare but has never failed to deliver at this level. Has been entrusted for the first time to Thierry Corbes who will be under pressure to play a major role
Returns to racing competitively-shod after having failed to deliver in an amateurs Class F at Les Andelys late last month and will be expected to show another side
Returns to racing competitively-shod after having failed to deliver in an amateurs Class F at Les Andelys late last month and will be expected to show another side
Imposed at Cabourg on 28 July then confirmed 8 days later in a Class F at Saint-Malo. Barbara Guenet has been excelling for some time and will be justifiably eyeing another score
Imposed at Cabourg on 28 July then confirmed 8 days later in a Class F at Saint-Malo. Barbara Guenet has been excelling for some time and will be justifiably eyeing another score
Has been completely out of the picture since winning an Erbray Class F in mid-June and can be passed over
Has been completely out of the picture since winning an Erbray Class F in mid-June and can be passed over
Ran 7th in a Class G Amateurs' race at Sable Sur Sarthe over 2,825m on 30 August. Went off the boil during the spring and has shown no sign of an imminent return to form
Ran 7th in a Class G Amateurs' race at Sable Sur Sarthe over 2,825m on 30 August. Went off the boil during the spring and has shown no sign of an imminent return to form
Has struggled since placing in a similar event at Vichy in late-June. Is confirmed with her amateur but others still easier to back
Has struggled since placing in a similar event at Vichy in late-June. Is confirmed with her amateur but others still easier to back
Ran 6th in a Class F Amateurs' race at Laval over 2,850m on 19 August. Has shown more racing clockwise lately, benefits from a good entry, and looks capable of making first five
Ran 6th in a Class F Amateurs' race at Laval over 2,850m on 19 August. Has shown more racing clockwise lately, benefits from a good entry, and looks capable of making first five
Should not be too hastily-judged for coming 7th in a Laval amateurs Class G last Friday. Has already won twice this summer and despite the handicap should still pose main threat to JOKER BODENSEE (6)
Should not be too hastily-judged for coming 7th in a Laval amateurs Class G last Friday. Has already won twice this summer and despite the handicap should still pose main threat to JOKER BODENSEE (6)
Debuts in the amateur category after running 5th in a Class H at Miramont De Guyenne over 2,700m on 15 August. Is in conditioning-mode this time and the extra 25m will not help matters
Debuts in the amateur category after running 5th in a Class H at Miramont De Guyenne over 2,700m on 15 August. Is in conditioning-mode this time and the extra 25m will not help matters
Unbeaten in two starts with Barbara Guenet, JOKER BODENSEE (6) is easy to fancy for the three-timer. 25m worse off, IMAGINE GIRL (11) gave a very good account a few days ago despite having missed the break and most certainly warrants respect. JACY DE NARMONT (4) has taken to the amateur division like a duck to water and another victory is not out of the question. Competitively-shod for his first objective of the autumn, HOBBY DE L'EVRE (5) should be able to get back in the game.
Has not been seen out since finishing unplaced in a Class B at Vincennes over 2,700m on 10 January and is going to need the run
Has not been seen out since finishing unplaced in a Class B at Vincennes over 2,700m on 10 January and is going to need the run
Finished 7th in a Class C at Cabourg over 2,750m on 10 July, his first start since winning a pair in March. Will have come on for the run, has been fitted with four pads for the first time, and will be worth monitoring
Finished 7th in a Class C at Cabourg over 2,750m on 10 July, his first start since winning a pair in March. Will have come on for the run, has been fitted with four pads for the first time, and will be worth monitoring
Successful in a Class E at Montier En Der over 3,025m on 23 August, his second win in three starts. Sports 4 pads this time, will be reined by Benjamin Rochard, and looks a serious proposition
Successful in a Class E at Montier En Der over 3,025m on 23 August, his second win in three starts. Sports 4 pads this time, will be reined by Benjamin Rochard, and looks a serious proposition
Victorious in a Class E at La Capelle over 2,700m on 24 July, complementing the Craon success she produced earlier that month. Is not a priority but can still trot her way into the money
Victorious in a Class E at La Capelle over 2,700m on 24 July, complementing the Craon success she produced earlier that month. Is not a priority but can still trot her way into the money
Fifth in a monte Class C at Laval over 2,225m on 19 August 2026, her first start following a short spell. Is here for a change of scenery and can be passed over
Fifth in a monte Class C at Laval over 2,225m on 19 August 2026, her first start following a short spell. Is here for a change of scenery and can be passed over
Quality filly that got off the mark at Ecommoy on 19 July before confirming in a Mauquenchy Class E on 5 August. Takes on a better lot here but can still challenge for the win
Quality filly that got off the mark at Ecommoy on 19 July before confirming in a Mauquenchy Class E on 5 August. Takes on a better lot here but can still challenge for the win
Ran 7th in a Class D at Saint Malo over 2,950m on 5 August, having opened his account at Cabourg on 10 July at 102-1, and would be preferred at a lower level
Ran 7th in a Class D at Saint Malo over 2,950m on 5 August, having opened his account at Cabourg on 10 July at 102-1, and would be preferred at a lower level
Made it 2 on the trot when winning an Enghien claimer on 13 August. Has turned a corner since moving to the Mathieu Mottier yard but the hat-trick seems unlikely
Made it 2 on the trot when winning an Enghien claimer on 13 August. Has turned a corner since moving to the Mathieu Mottier yard but the hat-trick seems unlikely
Imposed at Laval, then La Capelle, before finishing 8th in a Class D at Enghien over 2,875m on 26 July. Has freshness on her side but may just be biting off more than she can chew
Imposed at Laval, then La Capelle, before finishing 8th in a Class D at Enghien over 2,875m on 26 July. Has freshness on her side but may just be biting off more than she can chew
Not the easiest of horses to use but has shown significant potential. Will be reined by Adrien Guarato for the first time, returns to racing shod, and on good behaviour will have a part to play
Not the easiest of horses to use but has shown significant potential. Will be reined by Adrien Guarato for the first time, returns to racing shod, and on good behaviour will have a part to play
Good future prospect that won her first on a hard surface in mid-August. Has yet to taste defeat and Arnaud Desmottes will be keen to keep that fact relevant
Good future prospect that won her first on a hard surface in mid-August. Has yet to taste defeat and Arnaud Desmottes will be keen to keep that fact relevant
Unplaced in a Class D at Cabourg over 2,750m on 28 August. Has decent references in both disciplines but others still easier to back
Unplaced in a Class D at Cabourg over 2,750m on 28 August. Has decent references in both disciplines but others still easier to back
Failed to confirm Enghien performance when 7th in a Class D at Cabourg over 2,750m on 28 August. Matthieu Abrivard will be in the bike this time and will assure her a competitive drive
Failed to confirm Enghien performance when 7th in a Class D at Cabourg over 2,750m on 28 August. Matthieu Abrivard will be in the bike this time and will assure her a competitive drive
Got off the mark in a Class E at Cabourg over 2,050m on 21 August. Faces a superior lot this time but is plainly in shape and steps up in category will a decent hand to play
Got off the mark in a Class E at Cabourg over 2,050m on 21 August. Faces a superior lot this time but is plainly in shape and steps up in category will a decent hand to play
This is a wide-open contest. Unbeaten in three starts, NINA CARISAIE (11) sports hind pads this time and should be able to take another step forward. The same applies to NANCY BOURBON (6), who makes her Angers bow on a hat-trick. NOBLE SAUTONNE (3) has won 2 of her last 3 and will be fitted with pads for the first time. NOUNE D'ECHAL (4) will be shod in her bid to complete the three-timer and warrants considerable respect.
Has made no impact whatsoever this season, most recently 7th in a Vincennes Class E a fortnight ago, and with shoes on will have nothing to offer
Has made no impact whatsoever this season, most recently 7th in a Vincennes Class E a fortnight ago, and with shoes on will have nothing to offer
Has buckets of ability but is as complicated as they get. Receives a second chance in his new configuration and, if behaved, can wrap this up
Has buckets of ability but is as complicated as they get. Receives a second chance in his new configuration and, if behaved, can wrap this up
Serious element making first appearance since being disqualified in a Class D at Vincennes over 2,175m last November and is going to need the race
Serious element making first appearance since being disqualified in a Class D at Vincennes over 2,175m last November and is going to need the race
Was unable to confirm Mauquenchy performance when disqualified in a Bernay Class E 10 days ago. Won on his sole start with Anthony Barrier and will generate interest
Was unable to confirm Mauquenchy performance when disqualified in a Bernay Class E 10 days ago. Won on his sole start with Anthony Barrier and will generate interest
Unexceptional mare making Angers debut after having been disqualified in an Argentan Class E 3.5 weeks ago and can expect to have few friends
Unexceptional mare making Angers debut after having been disqualified in an Argentan Class E 3.5 weeks ago and can expect to have few friends
Finished 4th in a Class E at Pornichet over 2,650m on 20 August. Is clearly close to his race, and goes barefoot for the first time, but in this category may have to settle for minor honours
Finished 4th in a Class E at Pornichet over 2,650m on 20 August. Is clearly close to his race, and goes barefoot for the first time, but in this category may have to settle for minor honours
Has won 2 of last 4 starts, most recently a Class E at Cabourg over 2,750m on 28 August, and a similar effort would see him repeat
Has won 2 of last 4 starts, most recently a Class E at Cabourg over 2,750m on 28 August, and a similar effort would see him repeat
4th in a 2700m Vincennes Class E 2 weeks ago. Never an easy nut to crack when applied and under these conditions is unlikely to disappoint
4th in a 2700m Vincennes Class E 2 weeks ago. Never an easy nut to crack when applied and under these conditions is unlikely to disappoint
Never far from losing his action but is dynamic when applied. Sports modified shoeing and on good behaviour can set the cat among the pigeons
Never far from losing his action but is dynamic when applied. Sports modified shoeing and on good behaviour can set the cat among the pigeons
Third in a Class D at Cabourg over 2,050m on 25 August. Faces a much tougher task this time and is unlikely to shake things up
Third in a Class D at Cabourg over 2,050m on 25 August. Faces a much tougher task this time and is unlikely to shake things up
Starts for the first time since finishing 7th in an Enghien Class E in early-July. Is patently in race-mode, at just 15 Euros from elimination, and with Eric Raffin reining can make a big splash
Starts for the first time since finishing 7th in an Enghien Class E in early-July. Is patently in race-mode, at just 15 Euros from elimination, and with Eric Raffin reining can make a big splash
There are plenty of possibilities in this closely-matched contest. Impressive winner at Cabourg in late-August, MINIMUM (7) is preferred to the tricky MALIBU (2) who will be no soft touch if he deigns to keep his action together. MARBELLA (11) is better than her seventh place at Enghien in early-July suggests and will be barefoot for the first time. In his category, MIRACLE OF LOVE (8) has a chance.
Was in decent shape this time last year but has been a handful since. Has a pair of runs under her belt but is still not a concern
Was in decent shape this time last year but has been a handful since. Has a pair of runs under her belt but is still not a concern
Successful in a Class G Amateurs' race at Les Sables D'Olonne over 2,650m on 17 August. Has not delivered in the professional ranks for some time and is unlikely to create an upset
Successful in a Class G Amateurs' race at Les Sables D'Olonne over 2,650m on 17 August. Has not delivered in the professional ranks for some time and is unlikely to create an upset
Fourth in a Class H at Erbray over 2,675m on 30 August. Sprang something of a surprise that day but will generate more interest this time around
Fourth in a Class H at Erbray over 2,675m on 30 August. Sprang something of a surprise that day but will generate more interest this time around
Finished 5th in a Class E at Cabourg over 2,750m on 25 August. Has won just 1 of 32 starts but will be reined by Matthieu Abrivard this time and should not be written off
Finished 5th in a Class E at Cabourg over 2,750m on 25 August. Has won just 1 of 32 starts but will be reined by Matthieu Abrivard this time and should not be written off
Honest individual that lost his action in a Cabourg Class E late last month. Has otherwise been acquitting himself competitively and from the front row cannot be discounted
Honest individual that lost his action in a Cabourg Class E late last month. Has otherwise been acquitting himself competitively and from the front row cannot be discounted
Has been showing improvement but was eliminated in a Chateuroux Class F 2.5 weeks ago and, even so, would still be preferred on turf
Has been showing improvement but was eliminated in a Chateuroux Class F 2.5 weeks ago and, even so, would still be preferred on turf
Sports a new configuration following three particularly disappointing runs and is not about to spice things up
Sports a new configuration following three particularly disappointing runs and is not about to spice things up
Finished 11th, on comeback, in a Class H Amateurs' race at Erbray over 2,700m on 31 August. Will have progressed for the race, will be barefoot for the occasion, breaks in front, and ought to be taken seriously
Finished 11th, on comeback, in a Class H Amateurs' race at Erbray over 2,700m on 31 August. Will have progressed for the race, will be barefoot for the occasion, breaks in front, and ought to be taken seriously
Has been a complete write-off so far in 2026 and is most unlikely to change her ways
Has been a complete write-off so far in 2026 and is most unlikely to change her ways
Ran 3rd at Saint-Malo, at 34-1, 3 weeks before being eliminated in an Agon Class F 10 days ago, and even in the hands of Mathieu Mottier will need to be at the top of his game
Ran 3rd at Saint-Malo, at 34-1, 3 weeks before being eliminated in an Agon Class F 10 days ago, and even in the hands of Mathieu Mottier will need to be at the top of his game
Finished 5th in a Class E at Sable Sur Sarthe over 2,825m on 30 August. Is as comfortable on a hard surface as he is on turf, however at this level will struggle to make his mark
Finished 5th in a Class E at Sable Sur Sarthe over 2,825m on 30 August. Is as comfortable on a hard surface as he is on turf, however at this level will struggle to make his mark
Finished 8th in a Class E at Pornichet over 2,650m on 24 August. Has been vert flat since imposing at Royan La Palmyre during the spring and others preferred
Finished 8th in a Class E at Pornichet over 2,650m on 24 August. Has been vert flat since imposing at Royan La Palmyre during the spring and others preferred
Finished 4th in a Class E at Les Sables D'Olonne over 2,775m on 26 August 2026. Ran close on sole start at the venue and returns with a decent chance of finishing in the frame once more
Finished 4th in a Class E at Les Sables D'Olonne over 2,775m on 26 August 2026. Ran close on sole start at the venue and returns with a decent chance of finishing in the frame once more
Third in a Class E at Les Sables D'Olonne over 2,775m on 21 August 2026. Has been knocking at the door for some time and will be expected to apply the pressure on JACKSON D'ECAJEUL (18)
Third in a Class E at Les Sables D'Olonne over 2,775m on 21 August 2026. Has been knocking at the door for some time and will be expected to apply the pressure on JACKSON D'ECAJEUL (18)
Should not be too hastily-condemned for losing her action in a Plouescat Class H on 21 August. Is clearly in decent shape and will be no soft touch if Eric Raffin keeps her trotting
Should not be too hastily-condemned for losing her action in a Plouescat Class H on 21 August. Is clearly in decent shape and will be no soft touch if Eric Raffin keeps her trotting
Has done nothing of note on the track since April 2025, most recently trounced in a Laval monte Class F in early-June, and will not be given a hard race
Has done nothing of note on the track since April 2025, most recently trounced in a Laval monte Class F in early-June, and will not be given a hard race
Occasionally a handful but has a big engine. Trainer back in the bike following a pair of disqualifications and if he keeps his charge focused should not be far off the mark
Occasionally a handful but has a big engine. Trainer back in the bike following a pair of disqualifications and if he keeps his charge focused should not be far off the mark
Occasionally a handful but form cannot be questioned, most recently winning a Lisieux Class F on 17 August, and with application can confirm
Occasionally a handful but form cannot be questioned, most recently winning a Lisieux Class F on 17 August, and with application can confirm
Preference goes to the second row in this competitive field. Nicely-entered close to the limit of earnings, JACKSON D'ECAJEUL (18) is capable of following up his Lisieux victory. JAYA DES BROUSSES (14), whose form is clear to see, and KLASSIKA DIDALO (13), who excels going right-handed, nevertheless warrant respect. Partnered by Eric Raffin, JALENZA DU BOCAGE (15) will be expected to make up for her Plouescat elimination.
Gave a good account at Cabourg on monte debut in late-July. Was prepped under harness on turf, has been entrusted to Eric Raffin for the first time and can be assured a competitive drive
Gave a good account at Cabourg on monte debut in late-July. Was prepped under harness on turf, has been entrusted to Eric Raffin for the first time and can be assured a competitive drive
Produced a string of good performances before failing to deliver in a 2950m Saint-Malo Class E on 5 August. Respectable on both starts at the venue but seems to be out of his depth once more
Produced a string of good performances before failing to deliver in a 2950m Saint-Malo Class E on 5 August. Respectable on both starts at the venue but seems to be out of his depth once more
Respectable mare but could finish no closer than 11th in a Class D Apprentices' race at Vincennes over 2,700m on 31 August and will need to show another side
Respectable mare but could finish no closer than 11th in a Class D Apprentices' race at Vincennes over 2,700m on 31 August and will need to show another side
Finished 6th on comeback in a Class D at Saint Malo over 2,950m on 5 August. Is on a hat-trick of Angers victories though and will justifiably garner support
Finished 6th on comeback in a Class D at Saint Malo over 2,950m on 5 August. Is on a hat-trick of Angers victories though and will justifiably garner support
Finished 5th in a Class E at Pornichet over 2,725m on 20 August 2026. Has begun to show improvement but others still easier to back
Finished 5th in a Class E at Pornichet over 2,725m on 20 August 2026. Has begun to show improvement but others still easier to back
Runner-up in a Class E at Pornichet over 2,725m on 20 August, his first start for almost 2 months. Will have improved for the run and, if behaved, can impose
Runner-up in a Class E at Pornichet over 2,725m on 20 August, his first start for almost 2 months. Will have improved for the run and, if behaved, can impose
Faces first objective of the autumn after a pair of Laval conditioners. Has been reconfigured for the occasion, has never failed to fire going right-handed and, if kept out of trouble, can spoil the party
Faces first objective of the autumn after a pair of Laval conditioners. Has been reconfigured for the occasion, has never failed to fire going right-handed and, if kept out of trouble, can spoil the party
Has been eased gently back into competition. Is still being conditioned and best to wait
Has been eased gently back into competition. Is still being conditioned and best to wait
Ran 2nd in a Class E Apprentices' race at Argentan over 2,875m on 8 August, 11 days after having won a Meslay Class E, and Benjamin Rochard will be hopeful of giving IPPON MAGIC (6) a run for his money
Ran 2nd in a Class E Apprentices' race at Argentan over 2,875m on 8 August, 11 days after having won a Meslay Class E, and Benjamin Rochard will be hopeful of giving IPPON MAGIC (6) a run for his money
Finished 4th in a Class D at Saint Malo over 2,950m on 5 August, 12 days after imposing at Les Sables-d'Olonne. Is hard to fault these days when focused and should again figure prominently
Finished 4th in a Class D at Saint Malo over 2,950m on 5 August, 12 days after imposing at Les Sables-d'Olonne. Is hard to fault these days when focused and should again figure prominently
IPPON MAGIC (6) just missed out on the hat-trick when second on re-entry at Pornichet and will be hard to dislodge if he gets to the front early. JUST BIRD (9), who has been in excellent shape since the spring, is a leading contender, as is KANSAS DU HOCTI (10), who has won 3 of his last five starts. KORINTO BELLO (4) needs to reassure but he has won twice over course and distance this year and should be taken seriously.
No slouch on a good day but was disqualified in last 2 and at this level will struggle to make any impact
No slouch on a good day but was disqualified in last 2 and at this level will struggle to make any impact
Trotter with buckets of ability that put 5 straight sanctions behind him to run 5th in a Class F at Rochefort-sur-Loire early last month but others still easier to trust
Trotter with buckets of ability that put 5 straight sanctions behind him to run 5th in a Class F at Rochefort-sur-Loire early last month but others still easier to trust
Unremarkable mare whose form form has done nothing but regress over past 6 weeks and can be passed over
Unremarkable mare whose form form has done nothing but regress over past 6 weeks and can be passed over
Ran 5th in a Cabourg Class E last week. Is barefoot this time but already looks out of his depth
Ran 5th in a Cabourg Class E last week. Is barefoot this time but already looks out of his depth
Handy sort but has struggled since imposing at Ranes in June. Takes on a superior lot here and chances appear limited
Handy sort but has struggled since imposing at Ranes in June. Takes on a superior lot here and chances appear limited
Struggled at the end of last season and has so far failed to impress in either return run. Will be barefoot with Benjamin Rochard in the bike this time, but looks a minor place chance at best
Struggled at the end of last season and has so far failed to impress in either return run. Will be barefoot with Benjamin Rochard in the bike this time, but looks a minor place chance at best
Encouraged at Chateaubriant a month back but ran disappointing 6th in a Cagnes Class F on 17 August and will not be influencing the result
Encouraged at Chateaubriant a month back but ran disappointing 6th in a Cagnes Class F on 17 August and will not be influencing the result
Has won 3 of 4 since coming to France, lastly a Strasbourg Class E with ease a fortnight ago, and is eminently capable of repeating
Has won 3 of 4 since coming to France, lastly a Strasbourg Class E with ease a fortnight ago, and is eminently capable of repeating
Never the easiest of horses to use but has won 3 of last 4 starts, most recently a Cabourg Class E 3 weeks ago. Is unlikely to repeat but can still pick up a cheque
Never the easiest of horses to use but has won 3 of last 4 starts, most recently a Cabourg Class E 3 weeks ago. Is unlikely to repeat but can still pick up a cheque
Capricious dual-discipline element that produced a 114-1 surprise when 3rd in a Meslay-du-Maine Class D 3.5 weeks ago. Has been in decent shape since early-June and can play a role if Mickael Mouro keeps him trotting
Capricious dual-discipline element that produced a 114-1 surprise when 3rd in a Meslay-du-Maine Class D 3.5 weeks ago. Has been in decent shape since early-June and can play a role if Mickael Mouro keeps him trotting
Confirmed Segre victory when securing a Class E at Saint Malo over 2,950m on 5 August. Has won 6 of 7 with Eric Raffin and will be expected to bring the fight to LARGE LEVEL (8)
Confirmed Segre victory when securing a Class E at Saint Malo over 2,950m on 5 August. Has won 6 of 7 with Eric Raffin and will be expected to bring the fight to LARGE LEVEL (8)
Fifth in a Class D at La Capelle over 2,700m on 25 August. Takes a dip down the category-ladder and, sporting a fresh formula, is not to be underestimated
Fifth in a Class D at La Capelle over 2,700m on 25 August. Takes a dip down the category-ladder and, sporting a fresh formula, is not to be underestimated
Delicate sort that failed 3 times to confirm his Caen success and with shoes fitted has no realistic chance
Delicate sort that failed 3 times to confirm his Caen success and with shoes fitted has no realistic chance
Successful in a Class E at Argentan over 2,875m on 16 August, making it 2 wins in the space of a fortnight, and the hat-trick is not out of the question
Successful in a Class E at Argentan over 2,875m on 16 August, making it 2 wins in the space of a fortnight, and the hat-trick is not out of the question
Finished 4th in a Class D at Meslay-du-Maine over 2,875m on 15 August. Has been re-shod for just the second time in his career and, with application, could pleasantly surprise
Finished 4th in a Class D at Meslay-du-Maine over 2,875m on 15 August. Has been re-shod for just the second time in his career and, with application, could pleasantly surprise
Returns to a hard surface after running 3rd in a Vibraye Class F 10 days ago. Is plainly in good shape, and benefits from a terrific entry, but still has more to find
Returns to a hard surface after running 3rd in a Vibraye Class F 10 days ago. Is plainly in good shape, and benefits from a terrific entry, but still has more to find
Finished 9th in a Class D at Cabourg over 2,750m on 28 August, her first start since May. Is preparing for a monte campaign and can be ruled out
Finished 9th in a Class D at Cabourg over 2,750m on 28 August, her first start since May. Is preparing for a monte campaign and can be ruled out
LARGE LEVEL (8) was a class above his rivals at Strasbourg two weeks ago. Behind in earnings, he benefits from a terrific entry on the front row. He will nevertheless have to see off second-line starters LEADER BOY (11) and LUTIN DU PRATEL (14), both of whom come to Angers on a hat-trick. Reconfigured for the occasion, LADY DU SAFRAN (12) is every bit as good as the colts and, in the absence of 6 year-olds, she should be competitive at the business end of affairs.
Battle-hardened gelding that always gives his best. Has been pleasing with Theo Raffin and could well get a look in
Battle-hardened gelding that always gives his best. Has been pleasing with Theo Raffin and could well get a look in
Serious mare being reunited with Eric Raffin who scored with her a month back on their sole association. Is not a priority but should be thereabouts when push comes to shove
Serious mare being reunited with Eric Raffin who scored with her a month back on their sole association. Is not a priority but should be thereabouts when push comes to shove
Victorious in a Class F Amateurs' race at Laval over 2,850m on 19 August, just her second start since the spell. Is competitively-shod for re-entry but looks no more than a minor place chance
Victorious in a Class F Amateurs' race at Laval over 2,850m on 19 August, just her second start since the spell. Is competitively-shod for re-entry but looks no more than a minor place chance
Victorious in a Class D at Enghien over 2,875m on 1 August. Boasts a 75 percent win-rate with Gabriele Gelormini who will be keen to extend that
Victorious in a Class D at Enghien over 2,875m on 1 August. Boasts a 75 percent win-rate with Gabriele Gelormini who will be keen to extend that
Third in a Class E at Vincennes over 2,100m on 24 August. Form is clearly headed in the right direction and should not be far off the mark
Third in a Class E at Vincennes over 2,100m on 24 August. Form is clearly headed in the right direction and should not be far off the mark
In the frame in last 2, latterly 2nd in a Class E at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2,925m on 10 August. Has imposed just the once racing right-handed but in current form, with Mathieu Mottier reining, must be considered a player
In the frame in last 2, latterly 2nd in a Class E at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2,925m on 10 August. Has imposed just the once racing right-handed but in current form, with Mathieu Mottier reining, must be considered a player
Finished 3rd in a Class F at Royan-La Palmyre over 2,475m on 9 August. Has already won a Quinte this summer and has every chance of bringing home the bacon
Finished 3rd in a Class F at Royan-La Palmyre over 2,475m on 9 August. Has already won a Quinte this summer and has every chance of bringing home the bacon
Gives a good account for the most part, lastly 4th in a Chinon Class F in mid-August, but still has more to find
Gives a good account for the most part, lastly 4th in a Chinon Class F in mid-August, but still has more to find
Has done nothing but disappoint since late-winter and will first need to get his house in order
Has done nothing but disappoint since late-winter and will first need to get his house in order
Has been a model of consistency this summer, most recently securing a Vibraye Class F 10 days ago and should again contest the finish
Has been a model of consistency this summer, most recently securing a Vibraye Class F 10 days ago and should again contest the finish
Starts for the first time since finishing unplaced in a Class E at Caen over 2,450m on 15 June. Shoes on for comeback and best to keep one's powder dry
Starts for the first time since finishing unplaced in a Class E at Caen over 2,450m on 15 June. Shoes on for comeback and best to keep one's powder dry
Several runners are capable of playing leading roles. KING D'HERMES (7) who, with his sharp turn of foot, can settle matters. KOMEO DU DOME (10) has won 4 from 5 this summer and will lead the opposition alongside KING BABEL (4) who has not put a foot out of line since the beginning of the year. Recently recruited by Matthieu Abrivard, the consistent KISMET (6) comes next.
