Compiegne 09 April 2019
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Good class of a horse over the obstacles. Enjoyed a productive Cagnes sur Mer meeting. Player
Good class of a horse over the obstacles. Enjoyed a productive Cagnes sur Mer meeting. Player
Impressive winner of a condition chase at Auteuil last time out. First attempt in a handicap
Impressive winner of a condition chase at Auteuil last time out. First attempt in a handicap
Three victories from seventeen starts. Easy winner of a condition chase last time at Fontainebleau. First run in a handicap
Three victories from seventeen starts. Easy winner of a condition chase last time at Fontainebleau. First run in a handicap
Showed a nice rebound of form last time at Fontainebleau but still has a lot to find
Showed a nice rebound of form last time at Fontainebleau but still has a lot to find
Blows hot and cold but very capable on a good day. Seems on a workable mark
Blows hot and cold but very capable on a good day. Seems on a workable mark
Enjoyed a productive 2018 season but has not run since end of November and may need the race
Enjoyed a productive 2018 season but has not run since end of November and may need the race
Useful sort over the fences in the provinces. Pulled-up on re-entry. Will strip fitter but plenty to find though
Useful sort over the fences in the provinces. Pulled-up on re-entry. Will strip fitter but plenty to find though
Two good runs in this discipline so far. On a workable mark in handicap debut. Can spring a surprise
Two good runs in this discipline so far. On a workable mark in handicap debut. Can spring a surprise
Very consistent over the bigger obstacles. Can run well fresh but seems high in the handicap
Very consistent over the bigger obstacles. Can run well fresh but seems high in the handicap
Got back in the winners enclosure in last start at Fontainebleau. Upped five pounds and things look much tougher
Got back in the winners enclosure in last start at Fontainebleau. Upped five pounds and things look much tougher
Course & distance winner. Needed the run last time. Will strip fitter and can get a look in
Course & distance winner. Needed the run last time. Will strip fitter and can get a look in
Finished third behind two of today's rivals over course & distance last time out. Would have a preferred a softer ground but a player nonetheless
Finished third behind two of today's rivals over course & distance last time out. Would have a preferred a softer ground but a player nonetheless
Not devoid of ability but may not have much room for maneuver off this mark
Not devoid of ability but may not have much room for maneuver off this mark
Has been in excellent form since the turn of the year and looks a plausible candidate
Has been in excellent form since the turn of the year and looks a plausible candidate
A clear winner of his last start over course & distance. Has been penalized six pounds but remains a big player
A clear winner of his last start over course & distance. Has been penalized six pounds but remains a big player
Very productive at Pau last winter. Well beaten at Auteuil last time out but this is easier today
Very productive at Pau last winter. Well beaten at Auteuil last time out but this is easier today
(3) DEFI MAJEUR gets on well with partner Nathalie Desoutter and is sure to play a big role in what will be her first run in a handicap chase. (2) EDALKA DE KERSER is still fairly unexposed and seems to have plenty of progress in her. (14) SURELY TRY has been in good heart this term and commands respect. (1) RASANGO has refreshed since his last start and must be given some consideration too.
Veteran NH gelding who is eight from twenty-one over hurdles and looks a player here again
Veteran NH gelding who is eight from twenty-one over hurdles and looks a player here again
Dual purpose NH horse who posted a promising comeback effort over the fences at Auteuil last month. Player
Dual purpose NH horse who posted a promising comeback effort over the fences at Auteuil last month. Player
Good class of a mare over both fences and hurdles. Can run well fresh and warrants the utmost respect
Good class of a mare over both fences and hurdles. Can run well fresh and warrants the utmost respect
Appears to be back at the top of his game at present. Up in grade today and looks interesting
Appears to be back at the top of his game at present. Up in grade today and looks interesting
Won three races last year including two over hurdles. Has yet to recapture that form after two starts this term
Won three races last year including two over hurdles. Has yet to recapture that form after two starts this term
Group III winner over hurdles at three. Finished fourth in a Group I at four. Missed all of 2018 so may need the run
Group III winner over hurdles at three. Finished fourth in a Group I at four. Missed all of 2018 so may need the run
Beaten a neck by (4) FIXE LE KAP on re-entry last month. Is two pounds better off today and can reverse the form
Beaten a neck by (4) FIXE LE KAP on re-entry last month. Is two pounds better off today and can reverse the form
Six time winner from twenty-five starts over jumps. Off since 27 October 2017
Six time winner from twenty-five starts over jumps. Off since 27 October 2017
(3) A MI MANERA is a remarkably consistent mare over the obstacles and should prove a tough nut to crack despite returning from a five months absence. Veteran (1) POLIPA disappointed in his last start and should enjoy the switchback to hurdling. Both (2) RED ROCKY and (7) SHENKO MAGIC ran well on re-entry and can be given some consideration.
Had two of today's rivals behind him when runner-up in a claiming hurdles on debut over jumps last month. First start for new yard
Had two of today's rivals behind him when runner-up in a claiming hurdles on debut over jumps last month. First start for new yard
Was not disgraced on debut race when fifth of fourteen over track & trip one month ago. Likely improver
Was not disgraced on debut race when fifth of fourteen over track & trip one month ago. Likely improver
Unplaced at 31/1 on debut race at the venue one month ago. Needs to show vast improvement
Unplaced at 31/1 on debut race at the venue one month ago. Needs to show vast improvement
A promising fourth on debut over this course & distance last month. Had three of today's rivals behind him that day
A promising fourth on debut over this course & distance last month. Had three of today's rivals behind him that day
Finished fourth behind two of today's rivals in a claiming hurdle a fortnight ago. Has been supplemented
Finished fourth behind two of today's rivals in a claiming hurdle a fortnight ago. Has been supplemented
Well-related newcomer by Poliglote trained by Guillaume Macaire. Big expectations
Well-related newcomer by Poliglote trained by Guillaume Macaire. Big expectations
Third in a claiming hurdle over course & distance last time. Tougher assignment today
Third in a claiming hurdle over course & distance last time. Tougher assignment today
All eyes will be on the well-related (6) HIPSTERS in this race. He is trained by Guillaume Macaire and ridden by Champion jockey Bertrand Lestrade so has to be on the top of the list. Francois Nicolle is well-armed in the race with (4) NORMANDY DELA VEGA and (2) POLISUD who were just a head apart in their first racecourse appearance.
Showed good progress in a claiming hurdle on her second career start over course & distance last time. Enters the equation
Showed good progress in a claiming hurdle on her second career start over course & distance last time. Enters the equation
Posted a good first start effort over this course & distance one month ago. Player with improvement likely
Posted a good first start effort over this course & distance one month ago. Player with improvement likely
Newcomer by Saint Des Saints who is a half-sister to Kapdam. Commands respect
Newcomer by Saint Des Saints who is a half-sister to Kapdam. Commands respect
One win on the flat last year. Finished fourth in a claiming hurdle over course & distance two weeks ago on debut over jumps
One win on the flat last year. Finished fourth in a claiming hurdle over course & distance two weeks ago on debut over jumps
Newcomer by No Risk At All out of a maiden mare. See betting for clues
Newcomer by No Risk At All out of a maiden mare. See betting for clues
Beaten a long way on both starts over hurdles so far and is unlikely to trouble the judge this time either
Beaten a long way on both starts over hurdles so far and is unlikely to trouble the judge this time either
Unplaced on first racecourse appearance at Auteuil last month. Will be a lot smarter this time around
Unplaced on first racecourse appearance at Auteuil last month. Will be a lot smarter this time around
(3) KOZADAME is a very-well related newcomer trained by Arnaud Chaille-Chaille so you can expect her to be fit and ready. She will be slightly preferred to Macaire's (2) LINESTAR who could not finish better than fourth on her debut. She was a hot favorite that day and can make amends here. (7) NOLANE DE VINDECY and (1) COTE FLEURIE can be in the mix.
Lightly-raced mare but has shown plenty of promise last year. On-form yard and can get a look in
Lightly-raced mare but has shown plenty of promise last year. On-form yard and can get a look in
Well beaten in last two starts in this division. Down one pounds but plenty to find
Well beaten in last two starts in this division. Down one pounds but plenty to find
Won a claiming chase at the venue in last start. Has been upped in the handicap as a result and chances are limited
Won a claiming chase at the venue in last start. Has been upped in the handicap as a result and chances are limited
One win from nineteen. Down the field on both his starts this year and must reaffirm
One win from nineteen. Down the field on both his starts this year and must reaffirm
Showed significant progress in second seasonal start at Strasbourg. Lightly-raced over the fences but looks interesting
Showed significant progress in second seasonal start at Strasbourg. Lightly-raced over the fences but looks interesting
No better than fourth in five career starts. Posted a surprisingly good comeback effort on re-entry at the venue last month. Outside chance
No better than fourth in five career starts. Posted a surprisingly good comeback effort on re-entry at the venue last month. Outside chance
Has done little of note in 2018 and did not show any progress on sole start in 2019
Has done little of note in 2018 and did not show any progress on sole start in 2019
Was well in the race when unseated rider 1000m from the finish line last time. Can be given another chance
Was well in the race when unseated rider 1000m from the finish line last time. Can be given another chance
Veteran chaser who is effective in the claiming chase division. Off since May last year though and is best to watch
Veteran chaser who is effective in the claiming chase division. Off since May last year though and is best to watch
Has has issues over the past eighteen months but showed improvement in his last start over hurdles and can pop-up with further progress
Has has issues over the past eighteen months but showed improvement in his last start over hurdles and can pop-up with further progress
Appears to enjoy racing over the fences. As good as ever and looks a big player
Appears to enjoy racing over the fences. As good as ever and looks a big player
Twelve start maiden who lacks consistency but very capable on an on-day and can pick up some money
Twelve start maiden who lacks consistency but very capable on an on-day and can pick up some money
Thirteen start maiden who never finishes far from the action. Off since end of October though and may need the run
Thirteen start maiden who never finishes far from the action. Off since end of October though and may need the run
Veteran mare who has shown a rebound of form in her last two starts. This is tougher though today and chances are limited
Veteran mare who has shown a rebound of form in her last two starts. This is tougher though today and chances are limited
(11) ELEKTRA POST comes in on the back of an excellent sequence over the obstacles and also gets a non-inconsequent eight pounds allowance from young partner Matheo Viel. This should be good enough to see her registered a third seasonal victory. Top-weight (1) ELEGANTE DU CHENET (8) CUZCO DE PINGUILY and (5) KAMI KAZE are the most likely dangers to the selection.
Caused a big disappointment when pulled-up in a handicap hurdle at Auteuil last time. Is in for redemption today
Caused a big disappointment when pulled-up in a handicap hurdle at Auteuil last time. Is in for redemption today
Won two races at Cagnes sur Mer last winter but has been regressive since then. Must reaffirm
Won two races at Cagnes sur Mer last winter but has been regressive since then. Must reaffirm
Has won two of his four starts over hurdles so far. Scored easily at Strasbourg last time and steps up in grade with claims
Has won two of his four starts over hurdles so far. Scored easily at Strasbourg last time and steps up in grade with claims
UK raider who finished second in a condition race on his sole previous outing at the venue in November 2018. Respected
UK raider who finished second in a condition race on his sole previous outing at the venue in November 2018. Respected
Lightly-raced gelding who has shown plenty of promise on both starts this term. Unexposed and must be shortlisted
Lightly-raced gelding who has shown plenty of promise on both starts this term. Unexposed and must be shortlisted
Broke maiden tag over fences at Auteuil in November last year. Off since then. Previously placed on both his starts over hurdles
Broke maiden tag over fences at Auteuil in November last year. Off since then. Previously placed on both his starts over hurdles
Went off the mark over course & distance on second attempt last year. Beaten on re-entry at Cheltenham last month. Down in grade
Went off the mark over course & distance on second attempt last year. Beaten on re-entry at Cheltenham last month. Down in grade
It is best to forget (1) FUJI FLIGHT's last attempt at Auteuil. He should be back at the top of his game today and if this is the case then he will be very hard to beat. (5) FELLOW MAG is still lightly-raced and seems to have a lot more to offer. He should be closely involved at the finish. English raiders (4) GHOST SERGE and (7) FOX PRO cannot be overlooked.
One win from three starts over fences and was a distance fourth in a Listed chase at Pau in most recent start
One win from three starts over fences and was a distance fourth in a Listed chase at Pau in most recent start
Two time winner over hurdle but still a bit to prove over the fences. Outside chance
Two time winner over hurdle but still a bit to prove over the fences. Outside chance
Has already shown plenty of promise in this code. Unlucky last time out and can make amends
Has already shown plenty of promise in this code. Unlucky last time out and can make amends
Won a claiming hurdle at Pau last December. Finished fourth of seven on chase debut at the venue thirteen days ago. Plouganou on (1) UNIKETAT today
Won a claiming hurdle at Pau last December. Finished fourth of seven on chase debut at the venue thirteen days ago. Plouganou on (1) UNIKETAT today
Fourteen starts maiden who is effective in the claiming division on both disciplines. Not a priority in a race like this
Fourteen starts maiden who is effective in the claiming division on both disciplines. Not a priority in a race like this
Best effort from six career starts is a runner-up spot in a claiming chase at Maure de Bretagne last February. Others preferred
Best effort from six career starts is a runner-up spot in a claiming chase at Maure de Bretagne last February. Others preferred
Showed good progress in her last start over hurdles when finishing third in an Auteuil handicap. First time over fences today
Showed good progress in her last start over hurdles when finishing third in an Auteuil handicap. First time over fences today
Yet to hit the frame after twelve starts over jumps and is unlikely to trouble the judge
Yet to hit the frame after twelve starts over jumps and is unlikely to trouble the judge
One place (in August last year at Clairefontaine over fences) from thirteen starts. Best to watch
One place (in August last year at Clairefontaine over fences) from thirteen starts. Best to watch
(3) FILMOITOUT has shown plenty of promise over the big obstacles in just a handful of runs and can go off the mark this time around. He seems on a fair mark on handicap debut and is retained ahead of (1) UNIKETAT who has been preferred by Jonathan Plouganou instead of (4) FANTASIA DU ROCK who posted a fair first-start effort in this code at Pau. (2) PARISO is another one for the shortlist.
Smart horse in the cross-country discipline. Won under the same weight last time out and can follow up
Smart horse in the cross-country discipline. Won under the same weight last time out and can follow up
Very productive in this code last year. Unplaced at Cheltenham last time but this is much easier today
Very productive in this code last year. Unplaced at Cheltenham last time but this is much easier today
Dual winner in this code but has done little to impress in last four starts and must reaffirm
Dual winner in this code but has done little to impress in last four starts and must reaffirm
Veteran chaser who posted a good re-entry run at Saumur last month. Will improve for the race and can pop-in
Veteran chaser who posted a good re-entry run at Saumur last month. Will improve for the race and can pop-in
Experienced horse in the cross-country discipline but has struggled in all four starts this term and is probably best to watch
Experienced horse in the cross-country discipline but has struggled in all four starts this term and is probably best to watch
Erratic chaser who has failed to impress in three runs this term. Look elsewhere
Erratic chaser who has failed to impress in three runs this term. Look elsewhere
Won four of her seven starts in this discipline so far. Off since August last year but expected to be ready
Won four of her seven starts in this discipline so far. Off since August last year but expected to be ready
Seven years old gelding who has placed twice in seven career starts. Good last effort at Fontainebleau and is not one to be overlooked
Seven years old gelding who has placed twice in seven career starts. Good last effort at Fontainebleau and is not one to be overlooked
(2) AMAZING COMEDY takes a significant step down in grade and this race looks a great spot to get back in the winners enclosure for David Cottin's gelding. (7) CLODIE DES ONGRAIS boasts an amazing strike-rate of four from seven in this discipline and looks an obvious player. (1) DON PADRE and (8) DAIM PIERJI are two more to consider.
