Graignes 04 September 2023
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At the top of her game at present, winning two of her last four starts including her most recent. Ought to be competitive from an ideal starting berth
At the top of her game at present, winning two of her last four starts including her most recent. Ought to be competitive from an ideal starting berth
Unreliable mare but she seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
Unreliable mare but she seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
Consistent sort for the most part and usually does well when avoiding disqualification, but has not shone with Clement Thomain in the sulky
Consistent sort for the most part and usually does well when avoiding disqualification, but has not shone with Clement Thomain in the sulky
Out of sorts but is undeniably capable of better, especially with her experience in races behind the autostart. Beware
Out of sorts but is undeniably capable of better, especially with her experience in races behind the autostart. Beware
Has struggled to regain any form or consistency for some time now so is unlikely to trouble the judge
Has struggled to regain any form or consistency for some time now so is unlikely to trouble the judge
Confirmed racing to the left and is in good shape, particularly with this shoeing configuration. Won her last two starts at this track and is capable of winning again
Confirmed racing to the left and is in good shape, particularly with this shoeing configuration. Won her last two starts at this track and is capable of winning again
Nothing noteworthy to her name for a considerable period now so can be easily ruled out here. Others preferred
Nothing noteworthy to her name for a considerable period now so can be easily ruled out here. Others preferred
Showed her form and well-being by winning last time and has the early speed to find position. Will be a factor
Showed her form and well-being by winning last time and has the early speed to find position. Will be a factor
Consistent for the most part and finished 3rd at this track last time, so could have a role to play with a repeat of that performance
Consistent for the most part and finished 3rd at this track last time, so could have a role to play with a repeat of that performance
Made no impression in her last two starts in this category. More effective under the saddle and can be overlooked
Made no impression in her last two starts in this category. More effective under the saddle and can be overlooked
IVORY WIND (6) has improved recently with this shoeing configuration to win consecutive starts over 2700m at this course and is a confident selection to complete the hat-trick in this opening event. IMAGE D'HERFRAIE (3), who finished 4th behind that rival on 12 August and is likely to pose a threat once more. Last-start winners IDOLE GENDREENNE (8) and ILDA DE BERTRANGE (1) are also capable of having a say in the finish.
Inconsistent but capable sort whose 2nd at Enghien two starts back gives him a chance here. Dark horse
Inconsistent but capable sort whose 2nd at Enghien two starts back gives him a chance here. Dark horse
Runner-up in his first start of the season but was well beaten in his last start and is unlikely to make an impression here
Runner-up in his first start of the season but was well beaten in his last start and is unlikely to make an impression here
Continues to blow hot and cold but did win last time out, although was unshod behind on that occasion. Best watched for now
Continues to blow hot and cold but did win last time out, although was unshod behind on that occasion. Best watched for now
Finished first and second in his only two outings behind the autostart. Runner-up last time and likely to be competitive once more
Finished first and second in his only two outings behind the autostart. Runner-up last time and likely to be competitive once more
Has proven more effective around right-hand tracks but benefits here from an ideal entry. Will be hard to beat
Has proven more effective around right-hand tracks but benefits here from an ideal entry. Will be hard to beat
Not devoid of ability but is too delicate to recommend and is best watched for now. Others are preferred
Not devoid of ability but is too delicate to recommend and is best watched for now. Others are preferred
Finished a reassuring 4th when reverting to this category last time and can get into the picture if building on that improvement
Finished a reassuring 4th when reverting to this category last time and can get into the picture if building on that improvement
Consistent sort for the most part with sound form references. Has the means to stake a claim in a race of this nature
Consistent sort for the most part with sound form references. Has the means to stake a claim in a race of this nature
Has maintained a good level of form/consistency this year but, from the second post 25m back, is more of a place chance than a winning one
Has maintained a good level of form/consistency this year but, from the second post 25m back, is more of a place chance than a winning one
Would have finished closer if not faulting at Argentan for her comeback. Remains capable of better
Would have finished closer if not faulting at Argentan for her comeback. Remains capable of better
This is a good opportunity for JUNIOR DU CHERISAY (5) to win again and, on the evidence of his recent victory at Argentan, he is the logical favorite here. JEWELCANDLE FAC (10) has the means to fight for victory racing unshod after a comeback outing, so must be respected. JOSVIL (4), runner-up with this shoeing configuration last time at Cherbourg, and even JAZZ UP (8)are capable of picking up the pieces should those principals fluff their lines.
Already a three-time course winner, including once over this track and trip and one behind the autostart. Beware
Already a three-time course winner, including once over this track and trip and one behind the autostart. Beware
Consistent for the most part and returned to form last time when finishing 3rd. Did win the last time he ran behind the autostart
Consistent for the most part and returned to form last time when finishing 3rd. Did win the last time he ran behind the autostart
Inconsistent but not incapable of getting into the picture, especially with Sebastien Ernault in the sulky. Dark horse
Inconsistent but not incapable of getting into the picture, especially with Sebastien Ernault in the sulky. Dark horse
Delicate but certainly not devoid of serious means. Has finished in the top three six times in his eight starts at this course
Delicate but certainly not devoid of serious means. Has finished in the top three six times in his eight starts at this course
Reliable sort with sound references, including a 2nd the last time he raced at this venue. Ought to have a say in the finish
Reliable sort with sound references, including a 2nd the last time he raced at this venue. Ought to have a say in the finish
Well-performed veteran mare with consistent recent form and 11 wins to her name, although is better racing without shoes. Watch for now
Well-performed veteran mare with consistent recent form and 11 wins to her name, although is better racing without shoes. Watch for now
Ultra-consistent performer with rock-solid form credentials, including a 2nd last time despite a 25m handicap. Benefits from favorable conditions here
Ultra-consistent performer with rock-solid form credentials, including a 2nd last time despite a 25m handicap. Benefits from favorable conditions here
Consistent for the most part and confirmed the improvement of his previous start by finishing 3rd last time. Place chance
Consistent for the most part and confirmed the improvement of his previous start by finishing 3rd last time. Place chance
Nothing noteworthy to her name for a considerable period so can be ruled out. Others make more appeal
Nothing noteworthy to her name for a considerable period so can be ruled out. Others make more appeal
Returned to form last time with a victory in this shoeing configuration. Could have a say here if confirming that form
Returned to form last time with a victory in this shoeing configuration. Could have a say here if confirming that form
Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
It is probably best to side with the seven-year-olds here over their four older rivals. GERGOVIE DE GODREL (7), the highest earner in the race, ought to take advantage of this favourable commitment and she is preferred ahead of consistent GAINFUL DELO (5) who should play a leading role. GELASQUEZ (4) is not the most reliable but showed improved application last time (5th) and has the means to pose a trheat, if avoiding disqualification, with Yoann Lebourgeois at the helm. GIPSY BOND (2) and GASPARD (1) complete the shortlist.
Unreliable but does pop up on occasion. Well positioned in front here racing fully unshod, so is an upset chance
Unreliable but does pop up on occasion. Well positioned in front here racing fully unshod, so is an upset chance
Finished a reassuring 2nd last time and will have a say here if confirming that improvement. Obtained two of his three career victories behind the autostart
Finished a reassuring 2nd last time and will have a say here if confirming that improvement. Obtained two of his three career victories behind the autostart
Inconsistent but has sufficient means to have a say in the finish, particularly given his success rate with Benjamin Rochard in the sulky
Inconsistent but has sufficient means to have a say in the finish, particularly given his success rate with Benjamin Rochard in the sulky
Usually does well when avoiding disqualification and need only remain wise to play a leading role. Keep safe
Usually does well when avoiding disqualification and need only remain wise to play a leading role. Keep safe
Inconsistent but is undeniably capable and the engaging of Yoann Lebourgeois for the first time is encouraging. Won his only start on this course two starts back
Inconsistent but is undeniably capable and the engaging of Yoann Lebourgeois for the first time is encouraging. Won his only start on this course two starts back
Unreliable sort but more than capable of staking a claim in a race of this nature, especially with Charles-Antoine Mary engaged
Unreliable sort but more than capable of staking a claim in a race of this nature, especially with Charles-Antoine Mary engaged
Versatile sort who seldom finishes far off the mark when avoiding disqualification. Not taken lightly
Versatile sort who seldom finishes far off the mark when avoiding disqualification. Not taken lightly
Consistent performer capable of getting into the picture if negotiating his awkward starting position. Place chance
Consistent performer capable of getting into the picture if negotiating his awkward starting position. Place chance
Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
Probably better than his record reflects and has raced well recently with this barefoot shoeing configuration. Only a place chance though from his starting position
Probably better than his record reflects and has raced well recently with this barefoot shoeing configuration. Only a place chance though from his starting position
A case can be made for each of these five-year-olds and it'd be dangerous to dismiss the chances of any entrant. IDEAL DU LERRE (5) has patchy recent form but is the highest earner in the race and, judged on his best form, is more than capable of adding to his tally here. He gets the nod ahead of I AM JELOCA (2), who reassured with an improved 2nd at Mont-Saint-Michel last time, and ITTY D'AIMTE (6), who caught the eye at Les Sables-d'Olonne despite faulting at the start. IL MAGNIFICO (4) completes the shortlist.
