Angers 14 December 2019
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Although still a maiden he seldom finishes far from the action and there was a lot to like about recent fourth over hurdles. Consider
Although still a maiden he seldom finishes far from the action and there was a lot to like about recent fourth over hurdles. Consider
If he sparks further improvement on recent Argentan third he will surely fight out the finish
If he sparks further improvement on recent Argentan third he will surely fight out the finish
Has placed in two of four and was far from disgraced when fourth in latest. Shortlist
Has placed in two of four and was far from disgraced when fourth in latest. Shortlist
Although disappointing in first two starts he produced a career best when runner-up at Angers recently. Big player
Although disappointing in first two starts he produced a career best when runner-up at Angers recently. Big player
Has finished eleventh in both career starts and will need to improve many lengths to win
Has finished eleventh in both career starts and will need to improve many lengths to win
Ignore latest. He was on a two-run winning streak prior and if he reproduces anything close to those performances will finish in the mix-up
Ignore latest. He was on a two-run winning streak prior and if he reproduces anything close to those performances will finish in the mix-up
Eye-catching second at the first time of asking and if he brings that mentality to the course will fight out the finish
Eye-catching second at the first time of asking and if he brings that mentality to the course will fight out the finish
Two victories and just as many places from 13 attempts. Will be looking to make amends for recent disappointing results
Two victories and just as many places from 13 attempts. Will be looking to make amends for recent disappointing results
Has battled in both career starts and will need to improve many lengths to win
Has battled in both career starts and will need to improve many lengths to win
Finished last in a five-horse field on debut. On this evidence he is best watched for now
Finished last in a five-horse field on debut. On this evidence he is best watched for now
Well-bred three-year-old gelding by Al Namix and Fauvette du Rheu who could sneak into the minor money placings
Well-bred three-year-old gelding by Al Namix and Fauvette du Rheu who could sneak into the minor money placings
Followed up debut fourth with a fifth. Could sneak into the minor money placings
Followed up debut fourth with a fifth. Could sneak into the minor money placings
Well-bred three-year-old gelding by Nicaron and Taqdaaly who could be anything. Chance
Well-bred three-year-old gelding by Nicaron and Taqdaaly who could be anything. Chance
Will need to improve many lengths on first three performances to trouble a lot of these rivals
Will need to improve many lengths on first three performances to trouble a lot of these rivals
Previous form suggests he is way better than recent ninth suggests. Eachway prospect
Previous form suggests he is way better than recent ninth suggests. Eachway prospect
Has battled to produce a solid effort in all three outings and will need to improve many lengths to win
Has battled to produce a solid effort in all three outings and will need to improve many lengths to win
Competitive looking opener. On current form (4) GALOP DU LARGE makes most appeal having produced a career best when runner-up at Angers recently. (13) GARDALY is a beautifully bred three-year-old gelding by Nicaron and Taqdaaly who could be anything. Both (1) ZEBZARDEE and (3) TOUJOURS DEBOUT have the right form credentials to win a race of this nature and should be considered
Has shown little over the obstacles to get excited about. Others preferred
Has shown little over the obstacles to get excited about. Others preferred
has shown improvement of late finishing 4th in her last two starts. Can play a role
has shown improvement of late finishing 4th in her last two starts. Can play a role
Much-improved 2nd last time out but must confirm to get another look in
Much-improved 2nd last time out but must confirm to get another look in
Promising 3rd on debut and should have more to offer with the benefit of that experience
Promising 3rd on debut and should have more to offer with the benefit of that experience
Was 3rd over hurdles at Nantes two starts back. Failed to confirm last time and must reaffirm
Was 3rd over hurdles at Nantes two starts back. Failed to confirm last time and must reaffirm
Maresca Sorrento debutante trained by Pascal Journiac. Olivier Jouin rides
Maresca Sorrento debutante trained by Pascal Journiac. Olivier Jouin rides
Maxime Guilleux rides this No Risk At All filly on debut for Artus Adeline De Boisbrunet
Maxime Guilleux rides this No Risk At All filly on debut for Artus Adeline De Boisbrunet
Well beaten 12th in two starts before being pulled up at Fontainebleau last time. Easily passed over
Well beaten 12th in two starts before being pulled up at Fontainebleau last time. Easily passed over
Well-related newcomer from the formidable stable of Gabriel Leenders. Must be followed with Antoine Coupu up
Well-related newcomer from the formidable stable of Gabriel Leenders. Must be followed with Antoine Coupu up
Pour Moi debutante who Clement Lefebvre rides for Gabriel Leenders. Can have a say from the outset
Pour Moi debutante who Clement Lefebvre rides for Gabriel Leenders. Can have a say from the outset
Newcomer trained by Etienne and Gregoire Leenders. Alexandre Baudoin-Boin rides
Newcomer trained by Etienne and Gregoire Leenders. Alexandre Baudoin-Boin rides
Made no impression in only start. Ought to improve with experience but is best watched for now
Made no impression in only start. Ought to improve with experience but is best watched for now
Saddler Maker filly on debut. Anthony Renard rides for trainer Adrien Lacombe
Saddler Maker filly on debut. Anthony Renard rides for trainer Adrien Lacombe
Kapgarde debutante to be ridden by Maxime Lefebvre. Adrien Lacombe trains
Kapgarde debutante to be ridden by Maxime Lefebvre. Adrien Lacombe trains
Has shown useful means in each of three starts on the flat. Could make her experience count
Has shown useful means in each of three starts on the flat. Could make her experience count
Edouard Thueux-trained Montmartre who has shown little to date. Others preferred
Edouard Thueux-trained Montmartre who has shown little to date. Others preferred
Gabriel Leenders-trained newcomers (9) VILLA ALICE and (10) SPEED OF LOVE are likely to attract attention from the outset and both could play important roles on debut if not showing too many signs of their obvious inexperience. Preference however is for the well-related former who is bred to be useful over obstacles. Both fillies will need to be above average though if they are to thwart form runner and more-experienced rival (15) GUILI GUILI whose credentials are solid. (4) SOLAR DUST and (2) PRINCESSE D'ANGERS come next.
Dual winner who has finished an eye-catching fourth in three of his last four starts. Chance
Dual winner who has finished an eye-catching fourth in three of his last four starts. Chance
If this four-time winner makes further improvement on recent third she will finish in the shake-up
If this four-time winner makes further improvement on recent third she will finish in the shake-up
Although he has the ability he will need to improve a few lengths on recent fifth to trouble the selection
Although he has the ability he will need to improve a few lengths on recent fifth to trouble the selection
Dual winner who made noteworthy improvement when a close-up third at Saint Brieuc recently. Be in the shake-up
Dual winner who made noteworthy improvement when a close-up third at Saint Brieuc recently. Be in the shake-up
Hard to make a case for having failed to even run a place in last four starts
Hard to make a case for having failed to even run a place in last four starts
Has some fair chase form this year including a win at Le Pertre in September. Place chance
Has some fair chase form this year including a win at Le Pertre in September. Place chance
Was on an impressive three-run winning streak prior to finishing seventh last time out. Can make amends
Was on an impressive three-run winning streak prior to finishing seventh last time out. Can make amends
Has battled in all six appearances this year so she is hard to recommend for the win
Has battled in all six appearances this year so she is hard to recommend for the win
Although still a maiden he has placed in three of last four outings so should not be underestimated
Although still a maiden he has placed in three of last four outings so should not be underestimated
When not winning races this four-time winner tends to finish in the minor money placings more often than not. Shortlist
When not winning races this four-time winner tends to finish in the minor money placings more often than not. Shortlist
Two wins from fourteen and was far from disgraced when fourth recently. Can earn
Two wins from fourteen and was far from disgraced when fourth recently. Can earn
If this one-time winner makes further improvement on recent second she will give the selection a torrid time passing the finish line
If this one-time winner makes further improvement on recent second she will give the selection a torrid time passing the finish line
Has placed in two of seven starts including when runner-up at Maure-de-Bretagne most recently. Respect
Has placed in two of seven starts including when runner-up at Maure-de-Bretagne most recently. Respect
One-time winner who has placed in five of 22 and seldom finishes far from the action
One-time winner who has placed in five of 22 and seldom finishes far from the action
Remains winless after 22 attempts. Although an unlikely winner she has finished fifth in last two and could pick up a minor cheque
Remains winless after 22 attempts. Although an unlikely winner she has finished fifth in last two and could pick up a minor cheque
Still a maiden after thirty four runs. Placed numerous times in amongst those
Still a maiden after thirty four runs. Placed numerous times in amongst those
(7) PTITURF was on an impressive three-run winning streak prior to finishing seventh last time out - the one they all have to beat. If (2) DINETTE DE BALLON makes further improvement on recent third she will finish in the shake-up. (1) MAND SI has finished an eye-catching fourth in three of his last four starts and (12) QUEENSCA looks the joker in the pack
Fair form of late. Probably needs to do more to win but could earn some minor money
Fair form of late. Probably needs to do more to win but could earn some minor money
Clearly unreliable but does know how to win and he cannot be dismissed away
Clearly unreliable but does know how to win and he cannot be dismissed away
Very consistent over the larger obstacles of late. Better in that discipline. Might place
Very consistent over the larger obstacles of late. Better in that discipline. Might place
Has struggled in his last 2 starts and does need to find a few lengths to win
Has struggled in his last 2 starts and does need to find a few lengths to win
A bit disappointing when only fifth last time out. Probably better over the larger obstacles but can place
A bit disappointing when only fifth last time out. Probably better over the larger obstacles but can place
Fair third last time out. Battling to regain winning form but could earn some money
Fair third last time out. Battling to regain winning form but could earn some money
Disappointing recent form and needs to find a few lengths to win this race
Disappointing recent form and needs to find a few lengths to win this race
Knows how to win. A bit disappointing when only fifth last time out. Might place
Knows how to win. A bit disappointing when only fifth last time out. Might place
Has been in good form of late and he could play a minor role or even better this time
Has been in good form of late and he could play a minor role or even better this time
Runner-up in her latest start. Well tried without winning this year but is clearly not out of it
Runner-up in her latest start. Well tried without winning this year but is clearly not out of it
Fair recent form. Could prefer this longer distance and might sneak some minor money
Fair recent form. Could prefer this longer distance and might sneak some minor money
Fit and well and has some fair recent form. Could finish in the money yet again
Fit and well and has some fair recent form. Could finish in the money yet again
May have needed her come back run. Fitter this time and could make vast improvement
May have needed her come back run. Fitter this time and could make vast improvement
Fit and well and did well when runner-up last time out. Could go one better this time
Fit and well and did well when runner-up last time out. Could go one better this time
Fit and well. Battling to find winning form but is doing well at the moment. Chance
Fit and well. Battling to find winning form but is doing well at the moment. Chance
a decent size field and not too many of these can be ruled out. (10) EVORA could go one better and her runner-up finish last time out. (14) DERBY DES PICTONS ran well when runner-up last time out and can go close. (3) EARLISH DE GRUGY (5) ELIGLOTE VILLE and (6) DIGNY all have to be given some respect.
Showed improvement to win his latest start. Tackles stronger this time but must be respected
Showed improvement to win his latest start. Tackles stronger this time but must be respected
Showed improvement when third last time out. Supplemented for this race. Consider
Showed improvement when third last time out. Supplemented for this race. Consider
Fair recent form in claimers. Did better last year and does need to find a few lengths to win. Might place
Fair recent form in claimers. Did better last year and does need to find a few lengths to win. Might place
A bit of a disappointment over the larger obstacles. Has a winning chance back in a hurdles race
A bit of a disappointment over the larger obstacles. Has a winning chance back in a hurdles race
Unreliable and is battling to find winning form but is capable of playing a minor role
Unreliable and is battling to find winning form but is capable of playing a minor role
Unreliable and probably needs to do more to win but could earn some minor money
Unreliable and probably needs to do more to win but could earn some minor money
Did not show much when well beaten on his debut. Needs to find a few lengths to win
Did not show much when well beaten on his debut. Needs to find a few lengths to win
Holding form well. Fit and well and can contest the finish once again. Go close
Holding form well. Fit and well and can contest the finish once again. Go close
Has yet to win a race but she has been doing well in hurdles races of late. Chance
Has yet to win a race but she has been doing well in hurdles races of late. Chance
Has not shown much in her 2 runs on the flat. Could improve trying a hurdles race
Has not shown much in her 2 runs on the flat. Could improve trying a hurdles race
Has been doing his best in claimers. May have a tougher task to win. Might place
Has been doing his best in claimers. May have a tougher task to win. Might place
Showed improvement when fourth last time out. Needs to do more to win this race
Showed improvement when fourth last time out. Needs to do more to win this race
A Blue Bresil filly out of Hyla du Mathan who is making her debut. Others are preferred
A Blue Bresil filly out of Hyla du Mathan who is making her debut. Others are preferred
Disappointing last run. Capable of doing better and does have a place chance
Disappointing last run. Capable of doing better and does have a place chance
Disappointing last run when trying a hurdles race. Probably best watched for now
Disappointing last run when trying a hurdles race. Probably best watched for now
Has struggled in her 14 starts so far and others are much preferred. Unlikely to win
Has struggled in her 14 starts so far and others are much preferred. Unlikely to win
(8) FRANCISCO HAS continues to hold his form nicely and he could be ready to strike winning form. (9) CARACINGER is in good heart and could be right there at the finish once again. (11) FOU CHANTANT and (1) JOLY RISK are both capable of winning a race like this. (5) FANTASTIC SUN is also in with a chance.
Fit and well but does need to find a few lengths to win this race. Others are preferred
Fit and well but does need to find a few lengths to win this race. Others are preferred
Battling to find winning form but is quite capable of earning some minor money
Battling to find winning form but is quite capable of earning some minor money
Has been in good form. Returns from a break but is clearly not out of in
Has been in good form. Returns from a break but is clearly not out of in
In top form. Fit and well and has every chance of making it a hat-trick
In top form. Fit and well and has every chance of making it a hat-trick
Holding form well. Fit and ready and can contest the finish once again
Holding form well. Fit and ready and can contest the finish once again
May have just needed her come back run. Consistent and could finish in the money
May have just needed her come back run. Consistent and could finish in the money
Holding form. Fit and well and is clearly not out of it. Must be considered
Holding form. Fit and well and is clearly not out of it. Must be considered
Disappointing fifth in his latest start. Was in good form before that. Place chance
Disappointing fifth in his latest start. Was in good form before that. Place chance
Unreliable but is fit and well and does pop up in the places every now and then
Unreliable but is fit and well and does pop up in the places every now and then
Good form in this discipline. Fit and well and can contest the finish once again
Good form in this discipline. Fit and well and can contest the finish once again
Fit and well and she in good form. Tackles tougher this time but must be respected
Fit and well and she in good form. Tackles tougher this time but must be respected
Fit and well and she is holding her form. Place chance in this line-up. Consider
Fit and well and she is holding her form. Place chance in this line-up. Consider
Battling to regain winning form. More needed to win but could play a minor role
Battling to regain winning form. More needed to win but could play a minor role
Has struggled in this discipline and is an unlikely winner. Others are preferred
Has struggled in this discipline and is an unlikely winner. Others are preferred
(4) PAT DU PONT is a decent horse and should make a bold bid at winning this race. (5) CHARMINO is in good form and will be a danger. (11) LOVE STORY continues to hold her form and does have a winning chance. (3) TWIST DE LA BARRE is coming off a nice win and deserves some respect as well.
Disappointing last 2 starts but is distance suited and could play a minor role
Disappointing last 2 starts but is distance suited and could play a minor role
Improved last run. Probably needed to do more to win but might earn some minor money
Improved last run. Probably needed to do more to win but might earn some minor money
Disappointing last run. Returns from a break but is clearly not out of it
Disappointing last run. Returns from a break but is clearly not out of it
In good form of late and does have a winning chance in this line-up. Respect
In good form of late and does have a winning chance in this line-up. Respect
Disappointing last run. Capable of doing better and could finish in the money
Disappointing last run. Capable of doing better and could finish in the money
Has yet to win but has been in very good form and should make a bold bid
Has yet to win but has been in very good form and should make a bold bid
Holding form well and should contest the finish once again. Deserves the utmost respect
Holding form well and should contest the finish once again. Deserves the utmost respect
Battling to regain winning form but is doing well and does have a winning chance
Battling to regain winning form but is doing well and does have a winning chance
Has yet to win a race but is struggling at the moment and needs to do more to win
Has yet to win a race but is struggling at the moment and needs to do more to win
Good last 2 runs. Returns from a break but is clearly not out of it. Consider
Good last 2 runs. Returns from a break but is clearly not out of it. Consider
Fair first 3 runs but is returning from a break and could need this run
Fair first 3 runs but is returning from a break and could need this run
Showed improvement when third last time out when trying a hurdles race. Tougher task. Might place
Showed improvement when third last time out when trying a hurdles race. Tougher task. Might place
Fair third when trying a hurdles race last time out. More needed to win. Might place
Fair third when trying a hurdles race last time out. More needed to win. Might place
Has some fair form but is returning from a lengthy break so is likely to need this run
Has some fair form but is returning from a lengthy break so is likely to need this run
Probably needed her come back run but is best watched until improvement is shown
Probably needed her come back run but is best watched until improvement is shown
Well beaten in her come back start. Likely to be fitter this time. Others are preferred
Well beaten in her come back start. Likely to be fitter this time. Others are preferred
(6) CADESCO is holding his form well and could be ready to score his first win. (7) ESPOIR DE GAGNER is in good form and is likely to be the biggest threat. (13) ERAMBO is holding his form well and is clearly not out of it. (4) FRIPON DE BALLON and (10) FRAH A KARA are not out of it as well.
