Pau 07 January 2020
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Had three of today's rivals behind him when winning a steeple-chase at Toulouse on 14 November. Best to forget last effort at Auteuil ans should make amends
Had three of today's rivals behind him when winning a steeple-chase at Toulouse on 14 November. Best to forget last effort at Auteuil ans should make amends
Won ahead of five of today's rivals when scoring over course & distance mid-December. Can follow up
Won ahead of five of today's rivals when scoring over course & distance mid-December. Can follow up
Six start maiden who has been very consistent over both hurdles and fences thus far. Player
Six start maiden who has been very consistent over both hurdles and fences thus far. Player
Lightly-raced five years old gelding who was well held in his last two starts in this division
Lightly-raced five years old gelding who was well held in his last two starts in this division
One time winner over hurdle and was pulled-up on both starts over fences. Hard to fancy
One time winner over hurdle and was pulled-up on both starts over fences. Hard to fancy
Beaten a long way on chase debut in the race of reference on 15 December. Has too much to find
Beaten a long way on chase debut in the race of reference on 15 December. Has too much to find
Has not shown much enthusiasm in his last two starts over the big obstacles. Others are preferred
Has not shown much enthusiasm in his last two starts over the big obstacles. Others are preferred
(1) FOOFIGHTERS was up against some serious AQPS in his last start at Auteuil and is back into his own division today. He should make amends and is expected to get back in the winners enclosure ahead of the progressive (2) FLINT DU PECOS who recently franked the selection's winning form at Toulouse last November. (3) FOX TROT DELMAR will have to settle for place.
Posted a creditable first start effort in this code at the venue eleven days ago and should be respected
Posted a creditable first start effort in this code at the venue eleven days ago and should be respected
Useful ten years old gelding in the Cross-Country division. First run at Pau
Useful ten years old gelding in the Cross-Country division. First run at Pau
Good class of a horse in this discipline. Has never run in a Cross-Country chase at Pau though
Good class of a horse in this discipline. Has never run in a Cross-Country chase at Pau though
Course & distance winner who needed the run last time out. Will strip fitter today and can pose a threat
Course & distance winner who needed the run last time out. Will strip fitter today and can pose a threat
Three time winner at this venue. Needed the run on re-entry and should be at his peak form this time around
Three time winner at this venue. Needed the run on re-entry and should be at his peak form this time around
Pulled-up on debut in the cross-country discipline at Cheltenham three weeks ago. Has a lot to find
Pulled-up on debut in the cross-country discipline at Cheltenham three weeks ago. Has a lot to find
One place from three starts in this code. Pulled-up in first run at the venue one month ago
One place from three starts in this code. Pulled-up in first run at the venue one month ago
A confirmed horse in this code but was not sighted in three runs last back end following an extended layoff. Hard to fancy
A confirmed horse in this code but was not sighted in three runs last back end following an extended layoff. Hard to fancy
Dual winner over the big obstacles. Soundly beaten in last start at this venue and is hard to fancy
Dual winner over the big obstacles. Soundly beaten in last start at this venue and is hard to fancy
Has never run a bad race in four starts in this discipline. Is confirmed at the venue and will have her chances
Has never run a bad race in four starts in this discipline. Is confirmed at the venue and will have her chances
(5) DISCO D'AUTHIE needed the run in his last start and although he is not getting any younger he should be hard to beat if he is back at the top of his game. (10) DUNQUIN is lightly-raced but is already a solid winner at the venue and will not go down without a fight. (3) URGENT DE GREGAINE is a class act in this code but has never run at this course before which could be an issue.
Dual winner from seven over the obstacles. Beaten a long way on local debut last month
Dual winner from seven over the obstacles. Beaten a long way on local debut last month
Posted two creditable efforts over hurdles in the provinces last spring. Returns from a 275 days absence
Posted two creditable efforts over hurdles in the provinces last spring. Returns from a 275 days absence
Just one win from twenty one and was well beaten in a claiming hurdle in last start. Look elsewhere
Just one win from twenty one and was well beaten in a claiming hurdle in last start. Look elsewhere
Consistent mare over both fences and hurdles. Looks a plausible prospect
Consistent mare over both fences and hurdles. Looks a plausible prospect
Won two races over jumps in 2017 but has done nothing of note in four starts since then
Won two races over jumps in 2017 but has done nothing of note in four starts since then
Has demonstrated nice ability in her early days before suffering a long break. Soundly beaten on re-entry last October but should be fit and ready this time around
Has demonstrated nice ability in her early days before suffering a long break. Soundly beaten on re-entry last October but should be fit and ready this time around
Eight start maiden who has demonstrated ability on the flat and over hurdles. Can be given some consideration
Eight start maiden who has demonstrated ability on the flat and over hurdles. Can be given some consideration
Had demonstrated ability over hurdles before breaking her maiden tag over fences last October. Must be respected
Had demonstrated ability over hurdles before breaking her maiden tag over fences last October. Must be respected
Showed promises over hurdles back in 2018. Tailed-off last on re-entry over fences last month
Showed promises over hurdles back in 2018. Tailed-off last on re-entry over fences last month
(8) CASTANELLA posted some creditable efforts over hurdles at the venue last winter. She has since opened her account over fences and could prove a big danger reverting to hurdles today. (6) BUCK'S BANKABLE was a promising mare in her early days. She should be fit to go after a much needed re-entry run at the end of October. (1) EDDY'S RAYA and (7) ELLE EST DESLANDES can be in the mix.
Effective in this class of event and will have his chances once again despite a poor draw
Effective in this class of event and will have his chances once again despite a poor draw
Has been knocking hard in last three starts in this division on turf. No show in three previous outings on fibersand
Has been knocking hard in last three starts in this division on turf. No show in three previous outings on fibersand
Last success was in November 2018. Has blown hot and cold since and others make more appeal
Last success was in November 2018. Has blown hot and cold since and others make more appeal
Beaten far in both starts since returning from an extended break and will have few takers
Beaten far in both starts since returning from an extended break and will have few takers
Has enjoyed a fruitful autumn last year. Returns from a three months absence but should not be totally ruled out
Has enjoyed a fruitful autumn last year. Returns from a three months absence but should not be totally ruled out
Registered a second career success over course & distance on 18 December. Has a five pounds penalty to defy
Registered a second career success over course & distance on 18 December. Has a five pounds penalty to defy
Has done nothing of note since winning a modest condition race on sand last September. Others preferred
Has done nothing of note since winning a modest condition race on sand last September. Others preferred
Went off the mark in Spain last June and has only disappointed since then
Went off the mark in Spain last June and has only disappointed since then
Dual winner from thirty nine and is out of form since last July. Best to watch
Dual winner from thirty nine and is out of form since last July. Best to watch
Spanish raider who is a one time winner from twenty seven. Was not disgraced in last start over course & distance and can pick up some money
Spanish raider who is a one time winner from twenty seven. Was not disgraced in last start over course & distance and can pick up some money
Last of sixteen in a 10f handicap at the venue five days ago. Hard to make a case for
Last of sixteen in a 10f handicap at the venue five days ago. Hard to make a case for
Posed no real threat in last two starts over course & distance and is best to overlook
Posed no real threat in last two starts over course & distance and is best to overlook
Seldom wins races but always gives everything she has. Can pick up some stake money
Seldom wins races but always gives everything she has. Can pick up some stake money
Has not won for some time now but is well-handicapped and can spring a surprise
Has not won for some time now but is well-handicapped and can spring a surprise
(1) PREMIER AVRIL is well-entered at the top of this modest handicap and with a five pounds added claim from young partner Jacky Nicoleau can resume winning ways despite the poor draw. Bottom-weight (14) IZEBA pleased in her last start over course and distance and is not far from winning a race. (2) MAGIC WHY has it all to prove at the venue but she is currently flying and cannot be discounted.
Pulled-up in both starts over hurdles and is very hard to fancy on chase debut
Pulled-up in both starts over hurdles and is very hard to fancy on chase debut
Eight start maiden who was far from disgraced in her last three outings over fences. First run in a claimer
Eight start maiden who was far from disgraced in her last three outings over fences. First run in a claimer
Two creditable efforts in claiming hurdle so far. Unplaced in sole previous attempt over fences
Two creditable efforts in claiming hurdle so far. Unplaced in sole previous attempt over fences
Has shown little of note in six starts over the obstacles including one over fences. First run in a claimer
Has shown little of note in six starts over the obstacles including one over fences. First run in a claimer
Unplaced in sole start over fences but would have a chance on his hurdle form
Unplaced in sole start over fences but would have a chance on his hurdle form
Not sighted in three runs over hurdles and is hard to fancy on his chase debut
Not sighted in three runs over hurdles and is hard to fancy on his chase debut
One place from four starts to date. Brought down on re-entry at the venue on 27 December. Makes his chase debut
One place from four starts to date. Brought down on re-entry at the venue on 27 December. Makes his chase debut
Did little of note before finishing a distant fourth of eleven in a claiming hurdle last time out at the venue. Makes her chase debut
Did little of note before finishing a distant fourth of eleven in a claiming hurdle last time out at the venue. Makes her chase debut
Beaten far in all three starts over fences thus far including last two in claimers
Beaten far in all three starts over fences thus far including last two in claimers
Not sighted in two starts over fences so far. One place - in a claimer - from two over hurdles
Not sighted in two starts over fences so far. One place - in a claimer - from two over hurdles
Two places over hurdles thus far but was beaten a long way in a condition chase at the venue in last start
Two places over hurdles thus far but was beaten a long way in a condition chase at the venue in last start
(2) MARVEL FAN has been consistent without winning so far and finds here an ideal spot to record a first career success. She is the choice ahead of (5) GREEN SAINT who should be interesting fitted with blinkers for the first time. (3) WABBA comes in on the back of a creditable effort over hurdles and must have his chances too.
Has hinted at ability so far and was far from disgraced in last run over this course & distance. Enters the equation
Has hinted at ability so far and was far from disgraced in last run over this course & distance. Enters the equation
Posted a creditable first start effort on turf at Mont De Marsan four months ago. Looks interesting
Posted a creditable first start effort on turf at Mont De Marsan four months ago. Looks interesting
Posted a honorable first start effort at Saint-Cloud last September but failed to confirm in two subsequent outings
Posted a honorable first start effort at Saint-Cloud last September but failed to confirm in two subsequent outings
Runner-up in both starts in UK before running below-par on French debut at Toulouse last November. Should make amends
Runner-up in both starts in UK before running below-par on French debut at Toulouse last November. Should make amends
Has not shown anything of note in four starts to date and is easily passed over
Has not shown anything of note in four starts to date and is easily passed over
Posted a promising first start effort over 7f at the venue in October before finishing sixth of sixteen in a Deauville maiden last month
Posted a promising first start effort over 7f at the venue in October before finishing sixth of sixteen in a Deauville maiden last month
Ran with promise first time out at Lyon La Soie on fibresand but flopped in next start on turf. Down in trip
Ran with promise first time out at Lyon La Soie on fibresand but flopped in next start on turf. Down in trip
Has failed to make an impact in three starts thus far and is easily overlooked
Has failed to make an impact in three starts thus far and is easily overlooked
Posted a solid first start effort over course & distance last month. Jockey's booking suggests she is yard's second string though
Posted a solid first start effort over course & distance last month. Jockey's booking suggests she is yard's second string though
Down the field on debut at Maisons-Laffitte in June last year. Of since then
Down the field on debut at Maisons-Laffitte in June last year. Of since then
Two places from three starts to date. First run on fibresand and must be given some consideration
Two places from three starts to date. First run on fibresand and must be given some consideration
Placed twice from three starts and looks interesting in first run on fibresand
Placed twice from three starts and looks interesting in first run on fibresand
Not sighted in two starts to date. Returns from a 153 days absence and is not easy to back
Not sighted in two starts to date. Returns from a 153 days absence and is not easy to back
(4) BLACK COMEDY failed to impress on his first step on French soil but he has been given some time off since and returns to a distance that should fit him better. With Julien Auge in the irons he should confirm the good run of form of Christophe Ferland's stable. (11) GELINOTTE has demonstrated nice ability on turf and must be monitored in her first start on fibersand.
Two creditable efforts to his name and should be given some consideration
Two creditable efforts to his name and should be given some consideration
Posted a promising first start effort over course & distance one month ago. Shortlisted
Posted a promising first start effort over course & distance one month ago. Shortlisted
Beaten 10 lengths when fourth of fourteen on debut over course & distance last month. Will improve a lot for that
Beaten 10 lengths when fourth of fourteen on debut over course & distance last month. Will improve a lot for that
One place - in a claimer - from nine starts on the flat. Best to watch on debut over hurdles
One place - in a claimer - from nine starts on the flat. Best to watch on debut over hurdles
Never a factor first time out at the venue one month ago. Vast improvement needed
Never a factor first time out at the venue one month ago. Vast improvement needed
Soundly beaten on both starts over hurdles so far including one over track & trip last month
Soundly beaten on both starts over hurdles so far including one over track & trip last month
Made no impact in two starts over hurdles last summer. Off since 17 June
Made no impact in two starts over hurdles last summer. Off since 17 June
Faded to finished a distant eighth of fourteen on debut at the venue one month ago. Has a lot to find
Faded to finished a distant eighth of fourteen on debut at the venue one month ago. Has a lot to find
Dual winner on the flat from ten starts. Make his debut over hurdles. Is off since 30 September
Dual winner on the flat from ten starts. Make his debut over hurdles. Is off since 30 September
Finished down the field first time out over hurdles in March last year. Returns from a 282 days absence
Finished down the field first time out over hurdles in March last year. Returns from a 282 days absence
Fell first time out over hurdles at Dax back in September. Off since then
Fell first time out over hurdles at Dax back in September. Off since then
Newcomer by Martaline and is a half-brother to several winners over jumps. Nicolle trains so has to be monitored
Newcomer by Martaline and is a half-brother to several winners over jumps. Nicolle trains so has to be monitored
Pulled-up at 118/1 on hurdle debut at the venue last month. Look elsewhere
Pulled-up at 118/1 on hurdle debut at the venue last month. Look elsewhere
Newcomer by Sinndar and is a half-brother to smart performer Laskadine. See betting for clues
Newcomer by Sinndar and is a half-brother to smart performer Laskadine. See betting for clues
Pulled-up at 11/1 first time out at the venue in a newcomers race one month ago. Hard to fancy
Pulled-up at 11/1 first time out at the venue in a newcomers race one month ago. Hard to fancy
Newcomer by Martaline out of a dam that was a winner. Trained by David Cottin so is expected to be fit and ready
Newcomer by Martaline out of a dam that was a winner. Trained by David Cottin so is expected to be fit and ready
Newcomer by Masked Marvel and is a half-brother to Hovering. Local betting will be the best guide
Newcomer by Masked Marvel and is a half-brother to Hovering. Local betting will be the best guide
(2) BETONG EMERY caught the eye first time out over this course and distance just one month ago. He finished three and half lengths in front of (3) HODOIS HAS on this occasion and these two are likely to play big roles here again. (14) DARDOUN and (16) GOLDORAK DE LARRE look the most interesting among the newcomers. Watch for (1) RICKYHATONE entrusted to 2019 Champion jockey Bertrand Lestrade.
Has done nothing but improved since last summer. On a hattrick and could do it again despite the rise in the weight
Has done nothing but improved since last summer. On a hattrick and could do it again despite the rise in the weight
Good consistent horse in this division. Has a bit to prove on fibersand but a player all the same
Good consistent horse in this division. Has a bit to prove on fibersand but a player all the same
Won three on the bounce last spring but down the field in last three and must reaffirm
Won three on the bounce last spring but down the field in last three and must reaffirm
Comes in on the back of a success in Spain. Has run well at the venue before and must be given some consideration
Comes in on the back of a success in Spain. Has run well at the venue before and must be given some consideration
Blows hot and cold but won well over course & distance last time out. Upped seven pounds
Blows hot and cold but won well over course & distance last time out. Upped seven pounds
A complete write-off since last July and is hard to fancy on that evidence
A complete write-off since last July and is hard to fancy on that evidence
Enjoyed mixed fortune last year. Is nine pounds below his last winning mark at present and could spring a surprise
Enjoyed mixed fortune last year. Is nine pounds below his last winning mark at present and could spring a surprise
Returns from an eleven months absence. Was on a poor sequence over the obstacles at the time and is easily passed over
Returns from an eleven months absence. Was on a poor sequence over the obstacles at the time and is easily passed over
Won two handicaps last autumn but has no room for maneuver off this new mark and is passed over
Won two handicaps last autumn but has no room for maneuver off this new mark and is passed over
Generally consistent in this class of event. Was not beaten far when sixth to (5) KENSHOW in last start and can get a look in
Generally consistent in this class of event. Was not beaten far when sixth to (5) KENSHOW in last start and can get a look in
Opened account at Tarbes in April last year. Unplaced in two starts since
Opened account at Tarbes in April last year. Unplaced in two starts since
Has been knocking at the door in recent starts and has every chance of winning
Has been knocking at the door in recent starts and has every chance of winning
Has failed to make the frame in ten starts last year. On a career-low mark at present and can be given some consideration
Has failed to make the frame in ten starts last year. On a career-low mark at present and can be given some consideration
Modest recent efforts do little to inspire confidence. Mendizabal in the plate is worth noting though
Modest recent efforts do little to inspire confidence. Mendizabal in the plate is worth noting though
Posted an eye-catching late finish effort when fourth to (5) KENSHOW last time out. Shortlisted
Posted an eye-catching late finish effort when fourth to (5) KENSHOW last time out. Shortlisted
(1) ACHILLEA won with ease last time out over course and distance and could register a third consecutive victory despite the seven pounds penalty. Both (2) LARIS and (12) NOT A LADY have been knocking hard at the door and must be given a lot of credit. Watch for (7) BARODAR who is expected to bounce back to winning form soon or later.
