Laval 15 February 2020
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Sanctioned in nine of 11 starts so is hard to recommend. Others preferred
Sanctioned in nine of 11 starts so is hard to recommend. Others preferred
Sanctioned in nine of 14 starts including his last three. Hard to make a case for
Sanctioned in nine of 14 starts including his last three. Hard to make a case for
Improving with each recent outing. Not far off the mark last time and could get a look in here
Improving with each recent outing. Not far off the mark last time and could get a look in here
Erratic long-time maiden with modest recent form. Best watched for now
Erratic long-time maiden with modest recent form. Best watched for now
Erratic trotter. Seldom far off the mark on a going day but too inconsistent to trust
Erratic trotter. Seldom far off the mark on a going day but too inconsistent to trust
Seldom far off the mark when applied but sanctioned in two of his last three. Hard to trust
Seldom far off the mark when applied but sanctioned in two of his last three. Hard to trust
Holding form well to play a minor role but is not out of it. Place chance
Holding form well to play a minor role but is not out of it. Place chance
Has yet to win a race and is unlikely to buck that trend on recent evidence. Outsider
Has yet to win a race and is unlikely to buck that trend on recent evidence. Outsider
Seldom far off the mark but needs to do more to win. Has a place chance
Seldom far off the mark but needs to do more to win. Has a place chance
Pleased on more than one occasion during 2018 but has since failed to make the grade. Unlikely
Pleased on more than one occasion during 2018 but has since failed to make the grade. Unlikely
Not without merit but has looked decidedly ordinaryfor some time and can be passed over
Not without merit but has looked decidedly ordinaryfor some time and can be passed over
Delicate trotter but has ample talent and is in good form. On the shortlist
Delicate trotter but has ample talent and is in good form. On the shortlist
Delicate but not devoid of ability. Should have a role to play if applied
Delicate but not devoid of ability. Should have a role to play if applied
Recent report cards suggest he is at best under the saddle. Place chance under harness
Recent report cards suggest he is at best under the saddle. Place chance under harness
Last-start winner who warrants respect despite an unfavourablre starting berth
Last-start winner who warrants respect despite an unfavourablre starting berth
(12) FRO has maintained a good level of form and consistency for several weeks now and in current shape should have a leading role to play in the outcome. (13) FANTACHILLU disappointed last time out but will be competitive if bouncing back to his earlier form so is worth another chance. Last-start winner (15) FALCAO DE CHENU has claims of following up despite the worst of the starting positions. (9) FORBAN DU RIB comes next.
Modest mare who finished a pleasing 5th at Angers on re-entry but still has a lot more to find
Modest mare who finished a pleasing 5th at Angers on re-entry but still has a lot more to find
Winner three starts back but well beaten in both starts since. Others preferred
Winner three starts back but well beaten in both starts since. Others preferred
Enjoyed some good fortune in first half of 2019 but off the boil since and hard to fancy
Enjoyed some good fortune in first half of 2019 but off the boil since and hard to fancy
Useful on a good day but without a win since New Years day 2018 and has no more than a place chance
Useful on a good day but without a win since New Years day 2018 and has no more than a place chance
Fine servant with better references when racing unshod. Stays shod and not a priority
Fine servant with better references when racing unshod. Stays shod and not a priority
Has not made the frame in either code for almost 12 months and can expect to have few friends
Has not made the frame in either code for almost 12 months and can expect to have few friends
Unreliable but discovers favourable conditions and and in this line-up should have a hand to play
Unreliable but discovers favourable conditions and and in this line-up should have a hand to play
Was consistent throughout last season and from the front row can get a look in
Was consistent throughout last season and from the front row can get a look in
Modest mare with no place in this field and can be confidently disregarded
Modest mare with no place in this field and can be confidently disregarded
Regular type that seldom lets the side down. Unshod on all four and could well have a role to play
Regular type that seldom lets the side down. Unshod on all four and could well have a role to play
Moderate sort who ended last season on a low note and resumed in similar order. Capable of better
Moderate sort who ended last season on a low note and resumed in similar order. Capable of better
Will need to improve many lengths on current form to trouble the judge
Will need to improve many lengths on current form to trouble the judge
Can trot but is as delicate as they come. Reaffirmed last time out - confirmation required
Can trot but is as delicate as they come. Reaffirmed last time out - confirmation required
Capable on a good day but not at her sharpest of late and is best watched for now
Capable on a good day but not at her sharpest of late and is best watched for now
No slouch on a good day and appears to be rediscovering her form. Player
No slouch on a good day and appears to be rediscovering her form. Player
Has done nothing but excel since the summer. Unlikely to win but can still pick up a cheque
Has done nothing but excel since the summer. Unlikely to win but can still pick up a cheque
Presented without her irons after two pleasing comeback races (7) ETONIQUE could make a splash under these conditions. (13) ETOILE KILY reaffirmed last time out and would only have to build on that improvement to play a leading role though the same can be said of (15) ESTOCADE BLEUE who back on a flat track could bounce back from a disappointing last start to play an important role in the outcome.
Has been in very good form and is clearly the one to beat under these conditions
Has been in very good form and is clearly the one to beat under these conditions
Can prove a handful but solid winner on comeback early November. Can feature if assuring his stride
Can prove a handful but solid winner on comeback early November. Can feature if assuring his stride
Undeniably capable but has looked ordinary recently. Could improve with hind shoes off
Undeniably capable but has looked ordinary recently. Could improve with hind shoes off
Useful sort that seldom disappoints when barefoot which is not the case today. Hard to recommend
Useful sort that seldom disappoints when barefoot which is not the case today. Hard to recommend
Seldom gets his nose in front but in the frame in two of last three. Can get a look in
Seldom gets his nose in front but in the frame in two of last three. Can get a look in
Dependability not his strong suit but holding form and won't be far off the mark
Dependability not his strong suit but holding form and won't be far off the mark
No slouch on a good day but not at his sharpest of late. Capable of better
No slouch on a good day but not at his sharpest of late. Capable of better
Not the most dependable of trotters but confirmed under the conditions
Not the most dependable of trotters but confirmed under the conditions
Has merit but has been very disappointing for some time now and will have few takers
Has merit but has been very disappointing for some time now and will have few takers
Has done nothing of note since placing at Caen in May 2018 and can be written off
Has done nothing of note since placing at Caen in May 2018 and can be written off
Mixes the good with the less good but has form at this level and must be respected
Mixes the good with the less good but has form at this level and must be respected
Veteran trotter whose last win was registered in August on turf. Modest since and must reaffirm
Veteran trotter whose last win was registered in August on turf. Modest since and must reaffirm
Modest type that has done nothing of note for some time now and can be written off
Modest type that has done nothing of note for some time now and can be written off
Remains barefoot. Holding form lately and should fight out the finish once again
Remains barefoot. Holding form lately and should fight out the finish once again
Considerably better horse in the other specialty and with shoes on will have nothing to offer
Considerably better horse in the other specialty and with shoes on will have nothing to offer
Undeniably talented but sanctioned in two of his last three. Others preferred
Undeniably talented but sanctioned in two of his last three. Others preferred
(1) DIAMOND CHARM resumes after a rest but behind in earnings discovers a favourable commitment from the inside of the front row with hind shoes removed. He can sign a new success. (14) SAY THAT AGAIN caught the last time out at Vincennes and could pose a threat. (11) FURIOUS FRANCIS seldom finishes far off the mark and is unlikely to be far from the action either. (7) ALEX TROJBORG and (8) CHARMANTE FIERTE have earning potential.
Imposed on debut in May 2018 but has not been as sharp since and will need to improve on recent form
Imposed on debut in May 2018 but has not been as sharp since and will need to improve on recent form
In very good from and well placed to play a role in the outcome. Player
In very good from and well placed to play a role in the outcome. Player
Complicated mare whose last two efforts do little to inspire confidence. Look elsewhere
Complicated mare whose last two efforts do little to inspire confidence. Look elsewhere
Reaffirmed in her last start and must confirm that improvement to feature
Reaffirmed in her last start and must confirm that improvement to feature
Well beaten in both starts this year and was unreliable throughout 2019. Others preferred
Well beaten in both starts this year and was unreliable throughout 2019. Others preferred
Unreliable and is probably better in the other code. Hard to make a case for
Unreliable and is probably better in the other code. Hard to make a case for
Respectable for the most part and form on the way up recently. Will be competitive
Respectable for the most part and form on the way up recently. Will be competitive
Holding form well. Returns from a short break so may just need the run. Place chance
Holding form well. Returns from a short break so may just need the run. Place chance
Filly with useful means but remains delicate. Will have a say if applied
Filly with useful means but remains delicate. Will have a say if applied
Unreliable of late but is capable of doing better and must be given some consideration
Unreliable of late but is capable of doing better and must be given some consideration
Remains a maiden but is holding her form well and has earning potential in this
Remains a maiden but is holding her form well and has earning potential in this
Has enjoyed a decent since the summer and with application will be a serious proposition
Has enjoyed a decent since the summer and with application will be a serious proposition
Long-time maiden who has only run a place on seven occasions. Others preferred
Long-time maiden who has only run a place on seven occasions. Others preferred
Blows hot and cold but very effective when unshod. Unlikely to win under these conditions
Blows hot and cold but very effective when unshod. Unlikely to win under these conditions
Imposed during the autumn but very disappointing since and will have few friends
Imposed during the autumn but very disappointing since and will have few friends
(9) FURIEUSE PURPLE is delicate but need only remain wise to account for these rivals. (2) FEE FOUTEAU has caught the eye in recent starts yet still does not have the gains in relation to her quality. She is well placed to expose any chinks in the selection's armor. Consistent and unshod (7) FIDJI FROM should again acquit herself competitively under the conditions so could pose a threat to those rivals.
Capable dual winner who is well placed to get a look in. Place chance
Capable dual winner who is well placed to get a look in. Place chance
Seven-time winner who was the model of consistency prior to getting sanctioned in last two. Can make amends
Seven-time winner who was the model of consistency prior to getting sanctioned in last two. Can make amends
A bit of a disappointment when only sixth last time out. Capable of an upset on best form
A bit of a disappointment when only sixth last time out. Capable of an upset on best form
Hard to make a case for having only run a place once in last twelve starts
Hard to make a case for having only run a place once in last twelve starts
Inconsistent two-time winner who tends to run in and out of the minor money places
Inconsistent two-time winner who tends to run in and out of the minor money places
Recent report cards suggest this five-time scorer is a far better horse under the saddle. Others are preferred
Recent report cards suggest this five-time scorer is a far better horse under the saddle. Others are preferred
Will need to improve many lengths on current form to trouble the market leaders
Will need to improve many lengths on current form to trouble the market leaders
Six time winner from twenty-five. Runner-up in penultimate and could sneak into the minor money places
Six time winner from twenty-five. Runner-up in penultimate and could sneak into the minor money places
Although disappointing in last 13 runs this dual winner has run five times at Laval for four places. Shortlist
Although disappointing in last 13 runs this dual winner has run five times at Laval for four places. Shortlist
Recent results fail to inspire any confidence and he has been disqualified in last two. Others are preferred
Recent results fail to inspire any confidence and he has been disqualified in last two. Others are preferred
Desperately needed last run returning from a rest. Very good form prior and does look likely to go close once again. Utmost respect
Desperately needed last run returning from a rest. Very good form prior and does look likely to go close once again. Utmost respect
Rarely finishes far from the action and is likely to acquit himself competitively again
Rarely finishes far from the action and is likely to acquit himself competitively again
If this five-time scorer makes further improvement on recent second he'll fight out the finish
If this five-time scorer makes further improvement on recent second he'll fight out the finish
Of late the only time this seven-time winner disappoints is when getting sanctioned. Player
Of late the only time this seven-time winner disappoints is when getting sanctioned. Player
Reliability not his strong suit but pleased in two of last four. In better company this time but could still make the first five
Reliability not his strong suit but pleased in two of last four. In better company this time but could still make the first five
Has registered two victories and just as many places from last five starts at Laval. Be in the shake-up
Has registered two victories and just as many places from last five starts at Laval. Be in the shake-up
There was a lot to like about (13) EL LOCO's most recent offering when runner-up at Vincennes. With further improvement he could fight out the finish. (12) EPICURE seldom finishes far from the action and is likely to acquit himself competitively again. Of late (14) EL CONDOR PILLIERE only disappoints when getting sanctioned - player. Although (4) DALTON D'EBANE has only run a place once in last twelve starts he has ability and could sneak into the frame
Remains a maiden after six appearances and is yet to even run a place. Others are preferred
Remains a maiden after six appearances and is yet to even run a place. Others are preferred
Still a maiden after six starts and is unlikely to trouble the market leaders having followed up penultimate fourth with a sixth
Still a maiden after six starts and is unlikely to trouble the market leaders having followed up penultimate fourth with a sixth
Ignore last two runs. Was triumphant prior and on that form looks a lively contender for top honours
Ignore last two runs. Was triumphant prior and on that form looks a lively contender for top honours
Has battled in three consecutive efforts since shedding maiden tag at Graignes in November
Has battled in three consecutive efforts since shedding maiden tag at Graignes in November
Disappointing last three runs. Capable of a lot better and could play a minor role
Disappointing last three runs. Capable of a lot better and could play a minor role
Has been battling and will need to improve many lengths to beat a lot of these rivals
Has been battling and will need to improve many lengths to beat a lot of these rivals
Only one win from six career starts which came at Challans in May 2019. Likely to struggle against this lot
Only one win from six career starts which came at Challans in May 2019. Likely to struggle against this lot
Triumphant at the first time of asking and was a close-up second at Rouen-Mauquenchy in latest offering. Be in the shake-up
Triumphant at the first time of asking and was a close-up second at Rouen-Mauquenchy in latest offering. Be in the shake-up
Has only recorded one victory and just as many places from 12 career starts. Has struggled in last five and on that evidence is hard to recommend for the win
Has only recorded one victory and just as many places from 12 career starts. Has struggled in last five and on that evidence is hard to recommend for the win
Looks a decent sort having followed up debut second with a victory. Chance
Looks a decent sort having followed up debut second with a victory. Chance
Won last-start at Machecoul and finished cose-up second in penultimate. Consider
Won last-start at Machecoul and finished cose-up second in penultimate. Consider
Although previous form is sketchy if this one-time winner make further improvement on recent third he'll fight out the finish
Although previous form is sketchy if this one-time winner make further improvement on recent third he'll fight out the finish
Has raced three times for a win and two places. Should finish in the shake-up again
Has raced three times for a win and two places. Should finish in the shake-up again
(13) GENTLEMEN GOLFEUR looks the right choice having raced three times for a victory and two places. (8) GAGNANT was successful at the first time of asking and proved his follow-up sanction was all wrong when close-up second most recently - big player. Both (3) GLAMOUR DU PONT and (10) GINKO DU ROUSSOIR have the right form credentials to win a race of this nature and should not be underestimated
Unreliable one-time winner who has raced 35 times and only run a place four times
Unreliable one-time winner who has raced 35 times and only run a place four times
Has bagged five of six wins under the saddle and was a game third at Chateaubriant last time out. Shortlist
Has bagged five of six wins under the saddle and was a game third at Chateaubriant last time out. Shortlist
Hard to recommend after six consecutive disqualifications. Must get her house in order
Hard to recommend after six consecutive disqualifications. Must get her house in order
Modest type that seldom makes his presence felt these days and is highly unlikely to buck the trend
Modest type that seldom makes his presence felt these days and is highly unlikely to buck the trend
Battling to regain winning form and has only placed twice in last eighteen efforts. Place chance at best
Battling to regain winning form and has only placed twice in last eighteen efforts. Place chance at best
Although previous form is dicey this four-time winner was an eye-catching runner-up at Angers last time out and with improvement could fight out the finish
Although previous form is dicey this four-time winner was an eye-catching runner-up at Angers last time out and with improvement could fight out the finish
Four-time winner who has finished second in two of last five outings. Place chance
Four-time winner who has finished second in two of last five outings. Place chance
Has been struggling at Vincennes recently but undeniably has ability and has done well at Laval. could be the surprise package at this track
Has been struggling at Vincennes recently but undeniably has ability and has done well at Laval. could be the surprise package at this track
No slouch on a good day but out of the picture in five of last six starts. Will have his work cut out
No slouch on a good day but out of the picture in five of last six starts. Will have his work cut out
Form clearly proves he performs best under the saddle. Eachway prospect
Form clearly proves he performs best under the saddle. Eachway prospect
Has lost his way of late and is best watched until improvement is shown
Has lost his way of late and is best watched until improvement is shown
Six-time winner who has been threatening of late finishing second in last two starts. Big player
Six-time winner who has been threatening of late finishing second in last two starts. Big player
Will need to improve many lengths on current form to trouble a lot of these runners
Will need to improve many lengths on current form to trouble a lot of these runners
Although unreliable he was triumphant three-runs back so clearly has ability. Still has to prove himself in this discipline
Although unreliable he was triumphant three-runs back so clearly has ability. Still has to prove himself in this discipline
Disappointing last two runs. Triumphant prior and on that form looks a player
Disappointing last two runs. Triumphant prior and on that form looks a player
Modest type that has placed just once in last ten starts under the saddle and will have few friends
Modest type that has placed just once in last ten starts under the saddle and will have few friends
Nothing noteworthy to her name in either code for some time now and can be passed over
Nothing noteworthy to her name in either code for some time now and can be passed over
Unreliable but did run well to finish third when barefoot in her penultimate start. On that run looks a big player
Unreliable but did run well to finish third when barefoot in her penultimate start. On that run looks a big player
(18) CALYPSO D'HARCOUEL ran exceptionally well to finish third when barefoot in her penultimate start. Goes unshod again and if she reproduces a similar performance will be hard to peg back. (12) CAVALINO SACHA has been threatening of late finishing close-up second in last two starts - big player. (6) CALIFE DE ROMAZ was an eye-catching runner-up at Angers last time out and with improvement could fight out the finish. (8) DUC QUICK looks the joker in the pack
Three-year-old colt by Tabriz du Gite and Lucrece Asceline who could be anything. Watch betting for guidance
Three-year-old colt by Tabriz du Gite and Lucrece Asceline who could be anything. Watch betting for guidance
Three-year-old colt by Coktail Jet and A Cappella who could sneak into the minor money places
Three-year-old colt by Coktail Jet and A Cappella who could sneak into the minor money places
Three-year-old gelding by Repeat Love and Rebelle de Suce who was disqualified at the first time of asking
Three-year-old gelding by Repeat Love and Rebelle de Suce who was disqualified at the first time of asking
Will need to improve many lengths on debut eighth to win. Place chance
Will need to improve many lengths on debut eighth to win. Place chance
Followed up debut sixth with a sanction. Could sneak into the minor money places
Followed up debut sixth with a sanction. Could sneak into the minor money places
Disqualified twice in three career starts and was beaten into seventh in penultimate
Disqualified twice in three career starts and was beaten into seventh in penultimate
Sanctioned twice in three outings and was forced to settle for sixth in penultimate start
Sanctioned twice in three outings and was forced to settle for sixth in penultimate start
Far from disgraced when beaten into fourth at the first time of asking. Chance
Far from disgraced when beaten into fourth at the first time of asking. Chance
Encouraged when fourth on debut but has failed to impress in three consecutive efforts since
Encouraged when fourth on debut but has failed to impress in three consecutive efforts since
Way better than last two disqualifications. Finished third prior and if she brings that mentality to the course will fight out the finish
Way better than last two disqualifications. Finished third prior and if she brings that mentality to the course will fight out the finish
Best ignore latest eighth. Finished third on debut and if she reproduces a similar performance will likely fight out the finish
Best ignore latest eighth. Finished third on debut and if she reproduces a similar performance will likely fight out the finish
Clearly unreliable but was a game third at Chartres in penultimate offering and judged on that result could sneak into the minor money places
Clearly unreliable but was a game third at Chartres in penultimate offering and judged on that result could sneak into the minor money places
Moderate type that has yet to show much potential and has no more than a place chance
Moderate type that has yet to show much potential and has no more than a place chance
Judged on penultimate third at Argentan in January he has a solid chance of winning and will be looking to make amends for latest disqualification
Judged on penultimate third at Argentan in January he has a solid chance of winning and will be looking to make amends for latest disqualification
(14) HAKIM DES CHAMPS finished third at Argentan in penultimate offering and if he reproduces a similar performance has a solid chance of making amends for latest disqualification. (10) HABANA BOND is better than last two disqualifications suggest. Finished third prior and on that effort looks a player. Both (11) HIGHEST STAR and (8) HOPENESS could steal the win if the top twp fluff their lines
