Angers 21 November 2019
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One win and three places from five starts to date and a big player once again
Went off the mark at the venue on fourth attempt ten days ago. Can follow up
Won first time out at Nantes one month ago and looks a nice horse on the making
Broke his maiden tag on third attempt at Niort three weeks ago. Will enjoy the testing ground
Newcomer by No Risk At All. Dam was a winner over hurdles at Auteuil and has produced three previous winners
Won on hurdle debut at Saint-Brieuc last month in a fillies race. Has plenty more to offer
Has done nothing of note in four starts to date including two over hurdles
Down the field on both starts on the flat and is hard to fancy on hurdle debut
(3) WUTZELINO came on top in a hard-fought finish at Nantes last month and is sure to be even smarter today. He is the son of champion mare Wutzeline and surely has a bright future ahead of him. (6) GRAZIELA CONTI was an impressive winner of her first start in this code at Saint-Brieuc and although meeting the boys today she must be given a lot of consideration.
Maiden after two runs. Beaten ten lengths when fourth of nine in a claiming hurdle last time out at Moulins
Never a factor on hurdle debut at Auteuil in March. Off since then
Was well in the race when unseated rider three from home on debut at Strasbourg ten days ago. Respected
Pulled-up on hurdle debut at Senonnes last month and is hard to make a case for
Newcomer by Al Namix and is a half-brother to dual winner Dourdour. See betting for clues
Ran out at 132/1 first time out at Dieppe in June. First start for new connections
Posted a good first-start effort over hurdles at Argentan last month. Will come on a lot for the run
Beaten far on hurdle debut at Saint-Brieuc ten days ago. Has too much to find
Has hinted at ability on the flat and is worth some consideration on hurdle debut
Three time winner from twenty-two on the flat. Could be worth a look in on hurdle debut
Unplaced in both starts in UK bumpers. Makes her debut over hurdles. Betting will guide
Beaten twenty-one lengths when fifth of twelve on hurdle debut at Saint-Brieuc last month
Posted a creditable first start effort over hurdles at Senonnes last month. Outside chance
(2) FEU D'ARTIFICE has not run for a while and will certainly be seen at Pau next month but he has always been well esteemed by his connections and must be worth following despite the break. Both (10) MARVELINA and (9) SUNMOON LADY have shown ability on the flat and must be considered on hurdle debut. (3) FLOBER was well in the race when he unseated his rider at Strasbourg recently.
Dual winner from seve. Missed most of 2018 but has comeback in fine fettle and has more to offer
Has not won for almost two years but has been in good recent form and can pick up some money
Five time winner that scored on return to action at Pardubice over fences last month. Respected
Registered a second career success over hurdles at Machecoul ten days ago. Has more to offer
Pulled-up on re-entry at Nantes last month but generally fares well at the venue and cannot be discounted
Finished a distant fourth to (4) DOM VIVO on return from a 13 months break at Machecoul. Has a few lengths to find
Four time winner over both hurdles and fences. Off since March and likely to need the run
Registered a first success over hurdles at Saint-Brieuc last time out in second attempt in this discipline. Has more to offer
Nine start maiden who showed some progress in last start at Argentan. Must improve a lot on that effort though
Well beaten on re-entry from a 19 months absence and likely to need this run too
Won a Group III over hurdles in 2015 and was also fourth in the French Champion hurdle that same year. Returns from a 1089 days absence
One place from two runs over hurdles last year. Returns from a 563 days break
(3) ANAKING has recently shown that he is still a game horse despite having suffered a lengthy break. He ships a long way for this race and must have a strong chance. (1) MUHTAR won well at Nantes on his second seasonal start and has more to offer. (4) DOM VIVO steps up in grade with claims. (2) PARK SQUARE could be in the mix once again.
Just one win from fourteen and was far from disgraced when fifth of six in a Listed at Toulouse last time out
Has been very effective in this division since racing for her new yard. Respected
Went off the mark on third start at Le Croise-Laroche on 4 November. Must have more to offer and can be considered
Trounced his rival when off the mark in heavy ground on second attempt at Durtal. Looks interesting
Easy winner when off the mark at Le Croise-Laroche one month ago in very soft ground. Steps up in grade
Won first time out by 3/4 lengths at Le Pin one month ago. Faces a much tougher assignment today
Solid winner of her first start in very heavy ground at Clairefontaine one month ago. Leading chance
Two places from three runs including one in very heavy ground. Can be in the mix
Went off the mark in a claimer on third attempt at Niort last month. Unplaced in next start. Look elsewhere
(7) SUMATRAN TIGER posted an eye-catching performance when she made a winning debut in heavy ground at Clairefontaine. She looked a very promising filly that day and with the natural improvement should be hard to beat. (2) MRS DUKESBURY has been very effective for her new connections and should play a feature role too.
Unplaced in both starts to date. Upped in trip and still plenty to find
Posted three creditable efforts so far but more is needed to win. Place chance
One place from six runs and finished fifth in a claimer in last start
Was far from disgraced first time out at Argentan end of September. Will come on for the run
Only place from seven runs was in a claimer over a mile at Maisons-Laffitte last month. Not a priority
Never a danger first time out on fibresand three weeks ago. Upped in trip but plenty to find still
Showed vast improvement in heavy ground at Deauville last month when runner-up in a competitive maiden. Can go one better
Tailed off last first time out at Deauville one month ago. Hard to fancy
Posted a promising first start effort at Le Mans thirteen days ago and must be given some consideration
One place in a claimer from two starts thus far. First run on turf and has a bit to prove
Newcomer by Martaline and is a half-sister to G.III hurdle winner Messagere
Newcomer by Le Havre out of a Brazilian mare that has produced two winners from four to run
(7) SOFT MELODY seems to have a particular liking for the heavy ground and is sure to garner most of the support in this contest. Nonetheless it is best to keep a close eye on the two newcomers (12) NADIRA and (11) DIVINATION who come from yard that know how to get horses ready. (9) ZAYA DE LA PLATA ran a good race at Le Mans recently and should be monitored as well.
Never in sight first time out at Le Mans thirteen days ago. Things can only get better
Two places from three runs and was not disgraced when fifth of seven in a class 2 over course & distance last time
Two places from six starts to date. Enjoyed the testing ground at Durtal in latest
Finished third of ten first time out at Le Croise-Laroche at the beginning of the month. Enters the equation
Down the field first time out at the venue last month. Vast improvement needed
Never a factor first time out at Amiens three weeks ago. Improvement needed
Beaten far first time out at Le Mans on 8 November. Has too much to find and others are preferred
Never a danger first time out at the venue one month ago and needs to show vast improvement
Two creditable efforts in claimers this autumn. Relishes the heavy ground and can spring a surprise
Posted a promising runner-up effort over a mile at the venue first time out last month. Can go one better
Newcomer by Hurricane Cat and is the first foal to run out of a Siyouni mare
Newcomer by Georges Vancouver out of a Shakespearean mare. See betting for clues
Newcomer by Mastercraftsman out of a Rock of Gibraltar mare that has produced two winners from three to run
Newcomer by Manduro out of a dam that was a winner in USA and Ireland. Has produced several winners including Insandi and Courcy
Newcomer by Charm Spirit out of a dam that was Group III-placed. See betting for more clues
(10) OTTAVIO posted an excellent first start effort at the venue over one mile. He is by Nathaniel and should have no problem coping with the extra-distance. (12) PEAK SPIRIT has the assistance of Maxime Guyon and makes most appeal among the newcomers. (2) PINNACLE has claims too based on what he has achieved so far.
Eight time winner from sixteen. Finished second on first start for new yard at Cholet. Leading chance
Registered a fifth career success in a Maisons-Laffitte handicap three weeks ago and has solid claims on that evidence
Went through a purple patch last spring but returns from a 3 1/2 months absence and is likely to need the run
Consistent mare that was Listed-placed last year. Creditable last two efforts and must be considered
Five time winner from thirty one. Off since last March and may need the race
Effective last year but has only been a shadow of himself this season. See betting for more clues
Showed early promises back in 2017 but returns from a lengthy break. Boudot in the saddle is worth noting
Consistent seven years old gelding who has not run for two months. Others make more appeal
Looked a promising horse in Germany in his early days but returns from a 543 days absence and is best to watch
Effective in the big handicap division last year. Unplaced in a claimer on re-entry a fortnight ago
Both (1) RONCEY and (2) COCO CITY comes in the race well and both horses relishes the heavy ground. However the former has a ten pounds advantage on Demuro's partner and such weight difference will be crucial in the final yards of the race. (4) JAZZ MELODIE and (7) TRUE ROMANCE that returns from a nineteen months break are two intriguing candidates.
One win - over 2400M - and one place from two starts. Takes a big step up in distance
Won y a head first time out at Argentan over 14f at the end of September. Looks a promising sort
One success - over 13f - from four runs to date. Needs to improve to win today
Has been consistent without winning in this division so far. Place chance
Scored by one lengths first time out at Lignieres four months ago. Off since then
Won a modest event last July but has finished unplaced in her five other starts
Posted a promising runner-up effort first time out at Durtal in heavy ground. Respected
One place from two starts and will have to improve significantly to win a race of this nature
A winner of her first start at Argentan at the end of September (2) GENOLA has a three pounds allowance from partner Maryline Eon and finds herself carrying the bottom-weight in this contest. She has bags of progress to offer and gets the nod to take punters home on a winning note. (1) GULIP and (8) GALLYLEA look the biggest dangers to the selection.
Trounced his rivals in a handicap at Nantes last time out. Has a seven pounds penalty to defy
A dual handicap winner in heavy ground last winter. Three pounds above her last winning mark at present
Triple winner from twenty. Good last two efforts in this division and has a leading chance in this testing ground
Showed better intentions when fourth behind (3) L'ILLI PIKA in a Quinte race last time out. Can be in the mix
Has been in fine fettle since returning from the summer break. Has Guyon in the plate and a leading chance here today
Won three handicaps this season but could be high in the weight at present
Disappointed in last two in this division but relishes the heavy conditions and cannot be discounted
Has been very consistent all season and enjoys the testing ground. Respected
Registered a fifth career success in February on fibresand but has blown hot and cold since then
Has returned in good shape from a nine month absence recently. Effective in heavy ground and must be considered
Good class of a mare in the AQPS division. Takes on the thoroughbreds and can get a look in. Finished third under similar conditions in July at Senonnes