Compiegne 02 April 2019
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Half-brother to Group I flat winner Fuisse. Fair third on debut over hurdles at this venue three weeks ago
Half-brother to Group I flat winner Fuisse. Fair third on debut over hurdles at this venue three weeks ago
Newcomer by Shirocco who is well-spoken and could be worth a look in the betting
Newcomer by Shirocco who is well-spoken and could be worth a look in the betting
Newcomer by Slickly that is likely to need the run and is probably best to watch
Newcomer by Slickly that is likely to need the run and is probably best to watch
Newcomer by Diamond Green who is associated with Jonathan Plouganou so should be ready to go
Newcomer by Diamond Green who is associated with Jonathan Plouganou so should be ready to go
Newcomer who had an entry on the flat in five days but from a NH yard and should know how to jump
Newcomer who had an entry on the flat in five days but from a NH yard and should know how to jump
Well-related newcomer trained by Francois Nicolle and is likely to be fit and ready
Well-related newcomer trained by Francois Nicolle and is likely to be fit and ready
Well-bred son of Martaline trained by Nicolle and owned by top flat trainer Jean-Claude Rouget. Commands respect
Well-bred son of Martaline trained by Nicolle and owned by top flat trainer Jean-Claude Rouget. Commands respect
Well-related newcomer by Saint des Saints who is expected to be ready on debut. Player
Well-related newcomer by Saint des Saints who is expected to be ready on debut. Player
Was not disgraced on debut raced over course & distance three weeks ago. Likely improver and should not be discounted
Was not disgraced on debut raced over course & distance three weeks ago. Likely improver and should not be discounted
Top-trained Francois Nicolle has got plenty of bullets in this contest and a good case could be made for each of his three newcomers. A first foal of a maiden mare (6) L'AIR DE RIEN is by Turgeon and will enjoy a cut in the ground. (7) KOOL HAS's dam won one race over hurdles before being sent to stud. A half-brother to four winners (8) ROAD SENAM makes most appeal among those three Nicolle's horses. (1) FOR FUN has the experience factor on his side.
Won two chases this winter and scored easily in a condition hurdle last time out. Player
Won two chases this winter and scored easily in a condition hurdle last time out. Player
One win over the fences and one win over hurdles. Lightly-raced and open to progress
One win over the fences and one win over hurdles. Lightly-raced and open to progress
Went off the mark in a modest chase at Nimes last back end. Posted a creditable re-entry run at Auteuil four weeks ago
Went off the mark in a modest chase at Nimes last back end. Posted a creditable re-entry run at Auteuil four weeks ago
Showed ability over hurdles last year and went off the mark on first attempt over the fences on re-entry at Toulouse. Steps up in grade with claims
Showed ability over hurdles last year and went off the mark on first attempt over the fences on re-entry at Toulouse. Steps up in grade with claims
Experienced filly over the obstacles and can get a look in returning from a four months break
Experienced filly over the obstacles and can get a look in returning from a four months break
Won a Group III over hurdles last June at Auteuil and was third on chase debut at Pau five month ago. Off since then
Won a Group III over hurdles last June at Auteuil and was third on chase debut at Pau five month ago. Off since then
Has not shown enough in five starts over hurdles to be worth some consideration on chase debut
Has not shown enough in five starts over hurdles to be worth some consideration on chase debut
(6) PORTO POLLO showed plenty of class over hurdles last year and should be able to win a race like this on his second start over the fences. Stablemates to the selection (2) DIANAKOVA and (3) MAXENCHOP could give trainer Francois Nicolle a trifecta. However it is best to keep a close eye on (4) KING ELVIS who has plenty of progress in him.
Won by eight lengths over course & distance on hurdle debut three weeks ago and can make it two on the trot
Won by eight lengths over course & distance on hurdle debut three weeks ago and can make it two on the trot
Sound winner of a claiming chase when off the mark last time out over course & distance. First start for new yard
Sound winner of a claiming chase when off the mark last time out over course & distance. First start for new yard
Beaten twelve lengths when fourth to (1) LA CAFE INE on first public appearance three weeks ago. Will come on a lot for the run
Beaten twelve lengths when fourth to (1) LA CAFE INE on first public appearance three weeks ago. Will come on a lot for the run
Newcomer by Doctor Dino out of Shannon Vale. Connections know how to get horses ready
Newcomer by Doctor Dino out of Shannon Vale. Connections know how to get horses ready
Never in sight on hurdle debut over track & trip three weeks ago and has a lot to find
Never in sight on hurdle debut over track & trip three weeks ago and has a lot to find
Made no impact when sixth of sixteen on first start over course & distance three weeks ago. Vast improvement needed
Made no impact when sixth of sixteen on first start over course & distance three weeks ago. Vast improvement needed
Very-well related newcomer by Saint des Saints and is expected to be fit and ready. Player
Very-well related newcomer by Saint des Saints and is expected to be fit and ready. Player
Has not shown anything in two runs on the flat this term. Best to watch on hurdle debut
Has not shown anything in two runs on the flat this term. Best to watch on hurdle debut
Faded when unplaced on hurdle debut three weeks ago over this course & distance. Has too much to find
Faded when unplaced on hurdle debut three weeks ago over this course & distance. Has too much to find
Has not shown any enthusiasm for the game in two starts to date including one over jumps. Best to overlook
Has not shown any enthusiasm for the game in two starts to date including one over jumps. Best to overlook
A half-sister to a pair of smart NH performers newcomer (7) GALIA GRANDCHAMP who is by top-stallion Saint des Saints and trained by top-trainer Francois Nicolle is likely to attract most of the support but a chance can be taken on (1) LA CAFE INE who was an impressive winner of her first outing over hurdles three weeks ago. She has the experience factor on her side and this is of paramount importance at this level of competition.
Consistent mare over the big obstacles. Needed the run last time and should go closer today
Consistent mare over the big obstacles. Needed the run last time and should go closer today
Sort of erratic chaser who posted a creditable effort on return to action last month at Auteuil. Outside chance
Sort of erratic chaser who posted a creditable effort on return to action last month at Auteuil. Outside chance
Showed plenty of promise last year at Auteuil but has not really confirmed in two runs this term. Place chance
Showed plenty of promise last year at Auteuil but has not really confirmed in two runs this term. Place chance
Made all and scored easily when recording her first chase victory at Fontainebleau three weeks ago. Has more to offer
Made all and scored easily when recording her first chase victory at Fontainebleau three weeks ago. Has more to offer
Has demonstrated ability in the provinces so far but has it all to prove in this class of event
Has demonstrated ability in the provinces so far but has it all to prove in this class of event
Had three of today's rivals behind him on re-entry at Auteuil last month and looks interesting on that basis
Had three of today's rivals behind him on re-entry at Auteuil last month and looks interesting on that basis
Consistent over the obstacles but yet to win after twelve starts and is unlikely to do so this time either
Consistent over the obstacles but yet to win after twelve starts and is unlikely to do so this time either
Can be a bit of a tricky sort in her jumps but has ability and can spring a surprise
Can be a bit of a tricky sort in her jumps but has ability and can spring a surprise
Blows hot and cold but is a capable on a good day and cannot be excluded of the equation
Blows hot and cold but is a capable on a good day and cannot be excluded of the equation
Beaten eighteen lengths when fourth of seven on chase debut at Fontainebleau one month ago. Has a lot to find
Beaten eighteen lengths when fourth of seven on chase debut at Fontainebleau one month ago. Has a lot to find
Always gives everything he has has but has it all to prove over the fences. Look elsewhere
Always gives everything he has has but has it all to prove over the fences. Look elsewhere
(4) EAST OF THE VALLEY never saw any of her rivals at Fontainebleau in her last start and a repeat of this effort shall see her wrap this one up too. (1) EVIDENCE ALLEN blew up on re-entry but will be much readier this time around and can reverse form with (6) EDWARD who ran with promise on return from an eight months break that day.
Fair debut in this discipline on re-entry at Toulouse. Will improve a lot on that run
Fair debut in this discipline on re-entry at Toulouse. Will improve a lot on that run
Has only shown moderate ability in three starts in this code. Not a priority
Has only shown moderate ability in three starts in this code. Not a priority
Down the field on debut race at Fontainebleau one month ago. Vast improvement needed
Down the field on debut race at Fontainebleau one month ago. Vast improvement needed
Showed little on the flat last year and gave no signs of improvement first time over hurdles
Showed little on the flat last year and gave no signs of improvement first time over hurdles
Pulled-up first time out at Fontainebleau at the start of the month. Plenty to find
Pulled-up first time out at Fontainebleau at the start of the month. Plenty to find
Down the field on debut over hurdles at Fontainebleau and but will come on a lot for the race
Down the field on debut over hurdles at Fontainebleau and but will come on a lot for the race
Newcomer by Kapgarde who should be monitored as his yard has been doing well of late
Newcomer by Kapgarde who should be monitored as his yard has been doing well of late
Newcomer by Linda's Lad who is bred to succeed over jumps. Can get a look in
Newcomer by Linda's Lad who is bred to succeed over jumps. Can get a look in
Has shown little interest for the game in three starts over hurdles last year. Best to watch
Has shown little interest for the game in three starts over hurdles last year. Best to watch
Not placed once in fourteen starts on the flat and looks hard to make a case for on hurdle debut
Not placed once in fourteen starts on the flat and looks hard to make a case for on hurdle debut
Unplaced in a bumper first time out in April last year. Bred to jump and must be considered
Unplaced in a bumper first time out in April last year. Bred to jump and must be considered
One time winner from twenty-two starts on the flat. Can get a look in on hurdle debut
One time winner from twenty-two starts on the flat. Can get a look in on hurdle debut
Poor form on the flat and is unlikely to trouble the judge on hurdle debut
Poor form on the flat and is unlikely to trouble the judge on hurdle debut
A full brother to the good Raffles Sun (11) RAFFLES CLASSIC is likely to garner significant interest in this modest line-up. (1) WUTI posted an interesting effort on debut in this code at Toulouse and can only come on for that. (6) RIMPOCHE and (3) REDOUBT are two likely improvers who should be given some consideration.
Posted a fair first-start effort at Fontainebleau when finishing fourth of eight last month. Improvement likely
Posted a fair first-start effort at Fontainebleau when finishing fourth of eight last month. Improvement likely
Did not generate interest in the betting when pulled-up first time out at Angers. Best to watch
Did not generate interest in the betting when pulled-up first time out at Angers. Best to watch
Caught the eye when third on first public appearance at Fontainebleau three weeks ago. Big player
Caught the eye when third on first public appearance at Fontainebleau three weeks ago. Big player
One time winner on the flat. Was far from disgraced when fourth on hurdle debut at Fontainebleau last month
One time winner on the flat. Was far from disgraced when fourth on hurdle debut at Fontainebleau last month
Unplaced in all six starts to date including one over hurdles. Hard to make a case for
Unplaced in all six starts to date including one over hurdles. Hard to make a case for
Posted two creditable efforts on the flat last year. Plouganou in the saddle on hurdle debut. Respected
Posted two creditable efforts on the flat last year. Plouganou in the saddle on hurdle debut. Respected
Newcomers from this yard generally need the run and is probably best to watch
Newcomers from this yard generally need the run and is probably best to watch
Has shown no interest for the game in four starts over hurdles. Ignore
Has shown no interest for the game in four starts over hurdles. Ignore
Well-related newcomer associated with James Reveley. Should be respected
Well-related newcomer associated with James Reveley. Should be respected
Newcomer with a good jumping background and is best to monitor in the local market
Newcomer with a good jumping background and is best to monitor in the local market
Finished fifth of thirteen in a bumper first time out last month. Makes his first appearance over jumps
Finished fifth of thirteen in a bumper first time out last month. Makes his first appearance over jumps
Modest breeding for this son of Racinger who makes his debut under Thomas Baurain. See betting for clues
Modest breeding for this son of Racinger who makes his debut under Thomas Baurain. See betting for clues
(3) FOUDRE DELTA posted an eye-catching late effort on his debut race at Fontainebleau and looks a likely improver on the back of that. Stablemate to the selection (6) FEDEX D'AUTHIE showed plenty of promise on the flat last year and could be a factor in this line-up. (1) LOUPALIN and (9) COUPDEBOL look best of the remainder.
Veteran chaser who has not been seen at his best at Pau this winter. Change of scenery may help
Veteran chaser who has not been seen at his best at Pau this winter. Change of scenery may help
Showed a nice rebound of form last time at Auteuil in a condition hurdle. Finished third in this race last year
Showed a nice rebound of form last time at Auteuil in a condition hurdle. Finished third in this race last year
Thirteen years old gelding who enjoyed a productive winter at Pau but disappointed in his last start at this venue
Thirteen years old gelding who enjoyed a productive winter at Pau but disappointed in his last start at this venue
Outclassed five of today's rivals in a prep-race to this one three weeks ago. Ended a long losing run in the process
Outclassed five of today's rivals in a prep-race to this one three weeks ago. Ended a long losing run in the process
Ran a big race when runner-up in the Group III Grand Prix de Pau last January but disappointed on return to Auteuil last time
Ran a big race when runner-up in the Group III Grand Prix de Pau last January but disappointed on return to Auteuil last time
Very consistent sort over both hurdles and fences and looks to have every chance after an excellent comeback run three weeks ago
Very consistent sort over both hurdles and fences and looks to have every chance after an excellent comeback run three weeks ago
Six time winner from nineteen. Well beaten in the race of reference but hard to fault nonetheless and should be respected
Six time winner from nineteen. Well beaten in the race of reference but hard to fault nonetheless and should be respected
Beaten thirteen lengths when second to stablemate (4) MY MAJ last time out. Extra-distance will suit
Beaten thirteen lengths when second to stablemate (4) MY MAJ last time out. Extra-distance will suit
Finished second in a hurdle Group I at Auteuil last back-end but has not reproduced that form in two subsequent outings
Finished second in a hurdle Group I at Auteuil last back-end but has not reproduced that form in two subsequent outings
Four time winner from fifteen and judged on recent efforts appears to have a bit to find
Four time winner from fifteen and judged on recent efforts appears to have a bit to find
Lightly-raced mare that beat a bunch of good horses last time at Auteuil and looks a player
Lightly-raced mare that beat a bunch of good horses last time at Auteuil and looks a player
Easy winner of a Group III over hurdles on re-entry one month ago at Auteuil. Won his only previous start over the fences
Easy winner of a Group III over hurdles on re-entry one month ago at Auteuil. Won his only previous start over the fences
(12) RAFFLES SUN looks to have enough class to make the balance on her lack of experience over the bigger obstacles and gets the vote here. A thirteen lengths winner of the prep-race to this Group III three weeks ago (4) MY MAJ has probably never been as good as now. (6) EQUEMAUVILLE and (2) PRINCE PHILIPPE may pick up a place at a good price.
Posted a good first start effort in this code last October but disappointed on comeback three weeks ago
Posted a good first start effort in this code last October but disappointed on comeback three weeks ago
Jumped off favorite when falling mid-race at Auteuil last time. Won her only previous outing over hurdles
Jumped off favorite when falling mid-race at Auteuil last time. Won her only previous outing over hurdles
Trounced the field on hurdle debut at Fontainebleau on 12 March. Has plenty more to offer
Trounced the field on hurdle debut at Fontainebleau on 12 March. Has plenty more to offer
Not disgraced on hurdle debut at Auteuil at the end of last month. Likely improver
Not disgraced on hurdle debut at Auteuil at the end of last month. Likely improver
Beaten fifteen lengths when fourth to (3) ZAMBELLA on hurdle debut on 12 March at Fontainebleau and has a bit to find
Beaten fifteen lengths when fourth to (3) ZAMBELLA on hurdle debut on 12 March at Fontainebleau and has a bit to find
Newcomer by Lord du Sud trained by David Cottin and ridden by James Reveley. See betting for clues
Newcomer by Lord du Sud trained by David Cottin and ridden by James Reveley. See betting for clues
Posted two modest efforts in as many starts over hurdles last December at Pau. Has a few lengths to find
Posted two modest efforts in as many starts over hurdles last December at Pau. Has a few lengths to find
Has done nothing of note in two starts on the flat. Hard to fancy on hurdle debut
Has done nothing of note in two starts on the flat. Hard to fancy on hurdle debut
Has poor form on the flat and failed to convince in only run over hurdles. Ignore
Has poor form on the flat and failed to convince in only run over hurdles. Ignore
Newcomer by top NH stallion Martaline out of an unraced dam. Likely to need the run
Newcomer by top NH stallion Martaline out of an unraced dam. Likely to need the run
One fourth place from seven runs on the flat and looks basically impossible to fancy
One fourth place from seven runs on the flat and looks basically impossible to fancy
(3) ZAMBELLA did not have to dig hard to outclass her rivals at Fontainebleau and is expected to be even sharper and smarter this time around. She may come on top of (2) GREEN HOPE who was another impressive winner of her first start over hurdles before falling at Auteuil in her next start. (4) AR DI BOAL and newcomer (5) SAINTLY QUEEN look best of the rest.
Has been in good form of late but battling to win and a place chance at best once again
Has been in good form of late but battling to win and a place chance at best once again
Showed a rebound of form over the fences last time out and can get a look in reverting to hurdles
Showed a rebound of form over the fences last time out and can get a look in reverting to hurdles
Very consistent in the handicap division and showed vast improvement last time. Player
Very consistent in the handicap division and showed vast improvement last time. Player
Looked under pressure when fell at the second-last on re-entry. Will strip fitter here and is not out of it
Looked under pressure when fell at the second-last on re-entry. Will strip fitter here and is not out of it
Lightly-raced and has ability. Down in grade from last start and warrants respect
Lightly-raced and has ability. Down in grade from last start and warrants respect
Course & distance winner. Needed the run last time and is expected to play a big role
Course & distance winner. Needed the run last time and is expected to play a big role
Won a handicap hurdle at Pau this winter but has gone cold in two subsequent starts
Won a handicap hurdle at Pau this winter but has gone cold in two subsequent starts
Pleased last time when runner-up at Mont de Marsan. Up in grade here but not out of it
Pleased last time when runner-up at Mont de Marsan. Up in grade here but not out of it
Posted a promising re-entry run and looks a big player with improvement likely
Posted a promising re-entry run and looks a big player with improvement likely
Two time winner last year but has not run since September and will need the race
Two time winner last year but has not run since September and will need the race
One time winner who has not run since November 2017 and is unlikely to trouble the judge
One time winner who has not run since November 2017 and is unlikely to trouble the judge
Useful in the chase claimer division. Returns from a 657 days absence and is best to watch
Useful in the chase claimer division. Returns from a 657 days absence and is best to watch
Has blown hot and cold last year in this class of event. Off for 297 days and will need the run
Has blown hot and cold last year in this class of event. Off for 297 days and will need the run
One time winner from twenty-five that was pulled-up in last three. Look elsewhere
One time winner from twenty-five that was pulled-up in last three. Look elsewhere
Lightly-raced over hurdles but not without ability and can pick up a check
Lightly-raced over hurdles but not without ability and can pick up a check
Blew-up last time after a good re-entry run at Fontainebleau. Can be given another chance
Blew-up last time after a good re-entry run at Fontainebleau. Can be given another chance
Seldom wins races but excellent last two runs at Auteuil and is one for the shortlist
Seldom wins races but excellent last two runs at Auteuil and is one for the shortlist
Erratic horse but on a workable mark at present and can spring a surprise
Erratic horse but on a workable mark at present and can spring a surprise
(9) BIG BOWL posted a very promising re-entry run on his first start of the season and will be hard to beat if he has come on for the race. (6) DANDY DU SEUIL was not disgraced on his seasonal debut and he looked a nice horse last year. He could be one for the podium at a nice price. (3) ANOUMA FREEDOM is another one on the up and may have a good part to play in what looks a wide open contest.
