Chatelaillon 10 May 2026

Modest element coming here after 3 straight eliminations this year and can be confidently disregarded

Has amateur references but has disappointed on the whole this year and is not about to shake things up

Has taken well to the amateur category, most recently running 4th in a Challans Class G. Starts in front and can compete for some minor honours

Sent for a short break after running 4th in an amateurs Class F at Cagnes in late-February. Comes here fresh and in this company looks the main danger to JOUR DE JUIN (5)

Serious trotter that had hardly put a foot wrong in this category until faulting when full of running over course and distance 9 days ago. Has nothing to prove when shod and can make amends. Claim

Failed to confirm his Beaumont-de-Lomagne victory when eliminated at Agen 3 weeks ago. Enjoys a front-row start here and, barefoot for the occasion, is unlikely to be far from the action

Makes amateur debut following some unexceptional runs in the professional ranks, and is unlikely to set off any fireworks

Enjoys a good entry in front but finished last but one here on 1 May and appears to have no possible chance

Has demonstrated excellent aptitude at this level but is still being conditioned and would be preferred barefoot going clockwise

Made short work of his comeback run, comfortably securing an amateurs Class G at Royan a week ago. Is again on the back line and must still be respected

Showed improvement when 4th to IGOR DE BOITRON (10) at Royan last weekend, however a repeat seems improbable

Will be competitively-shod for first objective of the spring. Ran 2nd on sole association with her amateur and despite the penalty is still competitive for a place on the podium

Has done little of note for some time but trainer could not have wished for a better entry. Tends to go well for his driver and should not be overlooked

Modest individual making first appearance of the year and is not about to influence the result

Has never really excelled in this branch of the business and recent Jallais sanction does little to inspire confidence

Twice a winner under the saddle but would be preferred racing right-handed at a lower level

Like a horse reborn since moving yards. Steps up in category but clearly has untapped potential and looks thoroughly capable of bringing home the bacon

Imposed at Le Croise-Laroche in March on her sole barefoot start, and with Eric Raffin in the saddle could well bring the fight to LIBERATOR PHEDO (4)

Has not been at her sharpest this year but has a lot more going for her than she did here 2 weeks ago and has a reasonable chance of challenging for a place in the picture

Had been on a productive run of form until losing his action early in a Cordemais Class F 3.5 weeks ago. With stride in check though, should make amends and finish in the mix

No champion but can trot. Is barefoot following a pair of conditioners and while not a priority is still worth keeping an eye on

Takes first competitive monte steps, with front shoes back on. Is confirmed under harness here and is eminently capable of picking up a first-5 payout

Was unable to confirm Laval success when one-placed last but one in an Enghien Class D a fortnight back. Is not a priority but can nevertheless hold his own

Got off the mark at Mauquenchy early last month before coming 4th in an Enghien Class C 3 weeks ago. Takes a small dip in category and should prove more competitive. Chance

Drops back to a more reasonable level after being trounced in a Vincennes Class B in late-March. Showed her form at Enghien and with a top driver in the bike is unlikely to let the side down

Handy colt returning to racing left-handed after being eliminated in Toulouse a month ago, and may just be taking on too much this time

Qualified respectably mid-April but looked decidedly ordinary on debut over 2625m here earlier in the month and will need to raise his game

No slouch but has not been seen out since January and is going to need the race

Quality future prospect that has done everything asked of him to date. Has demonstrated excellent versatility and can make his debut at the venue a winning one

Drops marginally down the category-ladder after disappointing at Enghien 3 weeks ago. Eric Raffin in the bike for the first time and could well guide her back into the picture

Sent for a rest after winning at Nantes in February. Will have progressed for his return run and the new configuration may be just what the doctor ordered

Unremarkable filly that was thoroughly beaten in a Laval Class E late last month and is not about to spring any surprises

Had previously shown some promise but has been very disappointing over recent months and can be ruled out

Good future prospect with an ideal spot behind the car. Champion driver reining for the first time and is in with a realistic shout of winning this

Put 3 eliminations behind her to run 6th of 16 in a Caen Class E a fortnight back. Enjoys a good position on the front row and, with application, should prove competitive for a place in the money

Not the easiest of horses to handle but has bags of ability. Left a good impression after being eliminated at Laval 2.5 weeks ago and can contest the finish if she keeps her action together

Won here on debut but has not got his nose in front since. Is serious for the most part though and looks to have the wherewithal to make first 5

Sprang a 21-1 surprise when securing a Caen Class E in March but was trounced under similar conditions 2 weeks ago and can be passed over

Looked very ordinary when last of 5 in a Class E over 2625m here early this month and will have nothing to offer

Has finished just 2 of the 5 races he has run, but possesses considerable ability all the same. Starts on the back row but gets to race competitively-shod for the first time which could make all the difference. Chance

Useful sort that recently returned from a lengthy layoff. Is preparing for a campaign in the other code and can be passed over

Showed marked improvement when 2nd in a Toulouse claimer last month but in this company has no possible chance

Got back in the game late last month when 2nd of 15 in a Cholet Class F. Is new to La Rochelle but with Jean-Philippe Monclin reining will be afforded every chance. Place chance

Serious type making first start since last October. Is plainly in competition-mode, will have considerable work behind him, and can give LORD DE BRION (9) a run for his money

Eliminated more often than not when barefoot but can trot when focused. Is arguably better racing right-handed but is patently in race-mode for re-entry and is nicely-engaged on the front row. First 5

Ran 2nd here when barefoot prior to coming 8th of 11 in a Class F over 2500m here 2 weeks ago. Front shoes off this time and is unlikely to go home empty-handed

In the frame in 2 of last 3, latterly 3rd in a 2500m Class F here earlier in the month. Is less competitively-shod and incurs the handicap

Is better-known for his monte aptitude but has previously delivered in the harness code and in current condition is hard to ignore, even from the back row

Quality element with a very good barefoot record. Has a race in him following the break and should be good enough to win a race of this nature

Lost her action when well-backed here early last month. Reassured somewhat at Langon earlier in the month but is still not an obvious choice

Races barefoot for just 2nd time in his career after being eliminated, when going well, in an Enghien amateurs Class F a fortnight ago. Is patently in good shape and, if applied, can get in on the action

Won over course and distance at 23-1 early last month. Failed to confirm at Gournay-en-Bray, but there were reasons, and is not to be underestimated

Useful on a good day but went off the boil last autumn and will be shod for comeback. Ignore

Honest type that was oddly out of sorts at Maure-de-Bretagne on 24 March. Has otherwise been in decent form on good behaviour can play a small role

Lost his way late last season and has picked up this term where he left off. Disregard

Stormed up in a 2850m Lyon-Parilly Class F on 31 March. Has been entrusted to a leading driver this time and is in with a realistic chance of imposing

Good dual-discipline trotter with good references here. Is well in on the front row and going barefoot for the occasion will only work to his advantage

Has not been seen out since finishing last but one at Toulouse in late-February and has nothing to contribute

Has tended to show more in the claiming division these days and the handicap only compounds matters

Quality element that ran good 3rd in a Class F over course and distance early this month. Starts on the back row and is unlikely to impose but can nevertheless contest a place on the podium

Has returned to the game in good shape following a 13 months hiatus. Appears to be close to his race and despite the penalty looks main danger to JANA D'ARMOR (7)

Complicated but capable trotter that pleased on only start at the venue but recent eliminations do little to inspire confidence

Excellent at 3 but has done little of note since and is unlikely to spice things up

Quality Swedish mare that opened her French account a month back when comfortably securing a Pontchateau Class E, and can figure prominently if she takes to the new conditions

Won a Bordeaux Class C prior to running 2nd in a Vincennes Class D on 17 April. Is clearly close to bagging another, has already been successful here, and must be considered a priority

Was unable to confirm Machecoul performance when being prepped at Laval late last month. Won his only start at the venue and will be barefoot for the occasion

Ran 5th on an inundated Enghien track in March before coming 2nd in a Cordemais Class D mid-April. Eric Raffin in the bike this time but looks a minor place prospect at best on this occasion

Is reunited with Matthieu Abrivard with whom he excels, is plainly at the top of his game, and with application can make up for his Agen blip

Has just the one run under his belt since the winter break. Was surprisingly lacklustre in Marseille that day but returns to the harness code with more to contribute

Serious sort staying barefoot for return from a break and is here purely for reasons of conditioning

Got back in the winners' circle at Lyon-Parilly 2.5 weeks ago but is clearly taking on too much here

Quality element starting for first time since last November. Is shod for the occasion and best to keep one's powder dry

Unthreatening 7th of 15 in a Beaumont-de-Lomagne Class D 11 days ago and is not about to cause an upset

Not the most dependable but has ample ability. Has 2 races under his belt by now and, having placed on his sole start at the venue, can play a part, even from the back row

Has been rather disappointing so far this term and is unlikely to repeat his recently encouraging run at Bernay