Pau 27 December 2019
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Impressive winner on his chase debut at Auteuil last month and a fair third there since. Can go close again
Impressive winner on his chase debut at Auteuil last month and a fair third there since. Can go close again
Won a claiming chase at Auteuil in September. Creditable third behind Kick Up here this month
Won a claiming chase at Auteuil in September. Creditable third behind Kick Up here this month
Comfortable winner at Angouleme and Lyon Parilly before a fall here this month. Leading player
Comfortable winner at Angouleme and Lyon Parilly before a fall here this month. Leading player
Placed in a couple of claiming chases at Compiegne last month. Much stiffer test here today
Placed in a couple of claiming chases at Compiegne last month. Much stiffer test here today
One win from seven starts which came in a chase at Maure/Bretagne in October. Up against it here
One win from seven starts which came in a chase at Maure/Bretagne in October. Up against it here
Decent effort when second behind Kick Up on her second chase start here earlier this month. Respected
Decent effort when second behind Kick Up on her second chase start here earlier this month. Respected
Ninth of ten finishers behind Groom Boy in a newcomers chase here earlier this month. Needs to improve on that
Ninth of ten finishers behind Groom Boy in a newcomers chase here earlier this month. Needs to improve on that
A faller in a newcomers chase here earlier this month. Won a claiming hurdle at Auteuil last June
A faller in a newcomers chase here earlier this month. Won a claiming hurdle at Auteuil last June
(3) GARIBAL was well in the race when falling in a chase here earlier this month. He was an easy winner at Angouleme and Lyon Parilly before that and is the selection to return to winning ways today. (1) GALANT DU CHENET was a winner and a fair third in chases at Auteuil last month and is not ruled out. (6) THATSMYSEAT and (2) TZAR ROYAL are next best.
Won her two Cross Country races here last winter and was runner up on her return here this month. Consider
Won her two Cross Country races here last winter and was runner up on her return here this month. Consider
Won at Vichy and Le Pertre in September and second at Senonnes last time out in October. Respected
Won at Vichy and Le Pertre in September and second at Senonnes last time out in October. Respected
Runner up at Moulins twice during the summer and again at Saumur last time out in October
Runner up at Moulins twice during the summer and again at Saumur last time out in October
Placed in his two Cross Country races to date at Lignieres and Paray-Le-Monial. Similar prospects today
Placed in his two Cross Country races to date at Lignieres and Paray-Le-Monial. Similar prospects today
One win from eighteen starts which came on the flat at Le Pin Au Haras in May. Cross Country debut today
One win from eighteen starts which came on the flat at Le Pin Au Haras in May. Cross Country debut today
A well beaten last of eight finishers on her Cross Country debut here earlier this month
A well beaten last of eight finishers on her Cross Country debut here earlier this month
Runner up behind Friendly Star on her Cross Country debut here earlier this month. Ruled in
Runner up behind Friendly Star on her Cross Country debut here earlier this month. Ruled in
Has not run since May 12th when fourth in a Cross Country race at Moulins. Hard to recommend here
Has not run since May 12th when fourth in a Cross Country race at Moulins. Hard to recommend here
Has not run since April of 2018 when third in a hurdle race at Angers. Others are preferred
Has not run since April of 2018 when third in a hurdle race at Angers. Others are preferred
A winner of her two Cross Country races here last winter (1) ELEGANT STAR was a good runner up behind Netcam on her reappearance here earlier this month. She will be hard to stop today. (7) DYAMS D'ANJOU was runner up behind Friendly Star on her Cross Country debut here earlier this month and looks the main danger. (2) ELLE EST SACREE and (4) SPARSIFLORE can make the frame.
Won on his hurdle debut at Toulouse in early October and a fair third here this month. Leading player
Won on his hurdle debut at Toulouse in early October and a fair third here this month. Leading player
One win from eight starts which came on the flat at Dax in June. Well beaten on hurdle debut here this month
One win from eight starts which came on the flat at Dax in June. Well beaten on hurdle debut here this month
Eight of eleven finishers behind (6) SIGMA on his hurdle debut here this month. Needs to improve
Eight of eleven finishers behind (6) SIGMA on his hurdle debut here this month. Needs to improve
Beaten over ten lengths when sixth behind (6) SIGMA here earlier this month. More needed
Beaten over ten lengths when sixth behind (6) SIGMA here earlier this month. More needed
A close second behind (6) SIGMA here earlier this month. Cannot be ruled out today
A close second behind (6) SIGMA here earlier this month. Cannot be ruled out today
Had some of these behind when winning here earlier this month. Can be in the mix again today
Had some of these behind when winning here earlier this month. Can be in the mix again today
Pulled up on her hurdle debut at Agen last month but was a better fourth here last time out
Pulled up on her hurdle debut at Agen last month but was a better fourth here last time out
Creditable fifth behind (6) SIGMA on her debut in a hurdle race here earlier this month
Creditable fifth behind (6) SIGMA on her debut in a hurdle race here earlier this month
Well beaten in all three of his runs on the flat to date. Not recommended here on his hurdle debut
Well beaten in all three of his runs on the flat to date. Not recommended here on his hurdle debut
A winner on his debut in a hurdle race at Agen-Le Passage last month. Solid place claims today
A winner on his debut in a hurdle race at Agen-Le Passage last month. Solid place claims today
One win from six on the flat but has been pulled up in both of her starts over hurdles
One win from six on the flat but has been pulled up in both of her starts over hurdles
By Fairplay Du Pecos and will be the first foal to run out of a dam that won three from seventeen
By Fairplay Du Pecos and will be the first foal to run out of a dam that won three from seventeen
Macaire is strongly represented in this race with (1) DONIZETTI and (5) GIANA DE LA BRUNIE. Preference is for the former to reverse placings wit his stable companion and (6) SIGMA from their run here earlier this month. (10) ALLAN POE was a winner on his debut in a hurdle race at Agen-Le Passage last month and must also be respected.
One success from twelve career outings and some fair placed form. Has definite each way chances here today
One success from twelve career outings and some fair placed form. Has definite each way chances here today
Won the most valuable handicap chase in France last year and is a leading contender here
Won the most valuable handicap chase in France last year and is a leading contender here
Good class of a horse over the obstacles and will improve from his run over hurdles here this month
Good class of a horse over the obstacles and will improve from his run over hurdles here this month
Won at Lignieres and Orleans in June and was second on her return here this month. Place claims
Won at Lignieres and Orleans in June and was second on her return here this month. Place claims
Consistent over the fences in the provinces but will be up against it in this company today
Consistent over the fences in the provinces but will be up against it in this company today
One career win from twenty career starts to date and he may find a place is best hope today
One career win from twenty career starts to date and he may find a place is best hope today
Has not run since December of 2017 when sixth here in a chase. Likely to need the race today
Has not run since December of 2017 when sixth here in a chase. Likely to need the race today
(2) BALKAN DU PECOS won the most valuable handicap chase in France last year. He has had issues since then but reassured in last start when third in a Listed chase at Auteuil. He can get the better of (3) AMIRANDE who is likely to improve from his run over hurdles here earlier this month. (1) EMBRUN D'OUDAIRIES and (4) DEMI SOEUR SIVOLA are next best.
Easy winner of a claiming hurdle at Auteuil last month. Stiffer test today. Place claims
Easy winner of a claiming hurdle at Auteuil last month. Stiffer test today. Place claims
Impressive winner of a newcomers hurdle on his debut here earlier this month. Leading contender
Impressive winner of a newcomers hurdle on his debut here earlier this month. Leading contender
Made a winning debut over hurdle at Bordeaux in September. Fair fourth at Fontainebleau since. respected
Made a winning debut over hurdle at Bordeaux in September. Fair fourth at Fontainebleau since. respected
Runner up behind Paolo over hurdles at Fontainebleau last time out and can be in the mix again today
Runner up behind Paolo over hurdles at Fontainebleau last time out and can be in the mix again today
Off the mark when winning a claiming hurdle at Nantes last time out. More needed today
Off the mark when winning a claiming hurdle at Nantes last time out. More needed today
Creditable third behind Arbarok on his hurdle debut at Clairefontaine on July 1st. Fell there later that month
Creditable third behind Arbarok on his hurdle debut at Clairefontaine on July 1st. Fell there later that month
Well beaten in both of his starts to date over hurdles at Compiegne and Auteuil last month
Well beaten in both of his starts to date over hurdles at Compiegne and Auteuil last month
Just the one runner up spot from ten runs on the flat and is not recommended on his hurdle debut
Just the one runner up spot from ten runs on the flat and is not recommended on his hurdle debut
By Amadeus Wolf and will be the second foal to run out of a dam who was a maiden after two starts in the UK
By Amadeus Wolf and will be the second foal to run out of a dam who was a maiden after two starts in the UK
Fair fourth behind Barython De Vaige at Fontainebleau earlier this month. More required here
Fair fourth behind Barython De Vaige at Fontainebleau earlier this month. More required here
Last of ten finishers behind (2) ZEPLY in a newcomers hurdle here earlier this month
Last of ten finishers behind (2) ZEPLY in a newcomers hurdle here earlier this month
By Anabaa Blue and will be the second foal to run out of a dam who only ran one time
By Anabaa Blue and will be the second foal to run out of a dam who only ran one time
Creditable sixth behind (2) ZEPLY in a newcomers hurdle here earlier this month. Respected
Creditable sixth behind (2) ZEPLY in a newcomers hurdle here earlier this month. Respected
There was a lot to like about the way (2) ZEPLY won on his debut in a newcomers hurdle over course and distance here earlier this month. He can improve again from that and gets the vote ahead of (4) GULLIVER NELLERIE who was second behind Paolo over hurdles at Fontainebleau last time out. (3) BUBBLE BLUE and (13) NATHANIELHAWTHORNE can also have a say.
Disappointing at Toulouse last time out but was a fair fifth at Bordeaux before that
Disappointing at Toulouse last time out but was a fair fifth at Bordeaux before that
Best effort to date was when third to Shinning Ocean in a maiden at Toulouse in September
Best effort to date was when third to Shinning Ocean in a maiden at Toulouse in September
Creditable sixth behind Crystal Cliffs in a maiden here earlier this month. Consider today
Creditable sixth behind Crystal Cliffs in a maiden here earlier this month. Consider today
Ninth of eleven behind Vadsena on her debut in a newcomers race here last month. More needed
Ninth of eleven behind Vadsena on her debut in a newcomers race here last month. More needed
Fair fifth on her debut in a newcomers race here last month and ran well at Salon-Provence since. Respected
Fair fifth on her debut in a newcomers race here last month and ran well at Salon-Provence since. Respected
Decent effort when sixth of thirteen behind Hilala on her debut in a newcomers race at Deauville last month
Decent effort when sixth of thirteen behind Hilala on her debut in a newcomers race at Deauville last month
Unplaced in all three of her career attempts to date and will have to be doing a whole lot better
Unplaced in all three of her career attempts to date and will have to be doing a whole lot better
Fifth in both of her starts to date at Agen and Toulouse. Could get closer here today
Fifth in both of her starts to date at Agen and Toulouse. Could get closer here today
Well beaten thirteenth of fifteen behind Crystal Cliffs in a maiden here earlier this month
Well beaten thirteenth of fifteen behind Crystal Cliffs in a maiden here earlier this month
Third of fifteen behind Crystal Cliffs in a maiden here earlier this month. Not ruled out
Third of fifteen behind Crystal Cliffs in a maiden here earlier this month. Not ruled out
By Iffraaj and will be the third foal to run out of a dam that has yet to produce a winner
By Iffraaj and will be the third foal to run out of a dam that has yet to produce a winner
By Stormy River and will be the fourth foal to run out of a dam that has produced two winners
By Stormy River and will be the fourth foal to run out of a dam that has produced two winners
(3) GRINTA was running on well when finishing sixth behind Crystal Cliffs in a maiden over 1600m here earlier this month. The extra 400m should suit her today and she can reverse placings with (10) COCO CALINE who finished third in that race. (5) BAYEUX and (8) GRATIANE are two more for consideration.
Two wins from seventeen. Sixth in last few efforts and more will be needed now
Two wins from seventeen. Sixth in last few efforts and more will be needed now
A dual winner from ten. Runner up here last time out and a surefire player
A dual winner from ten. Runner up here last time out and a surefire player
A dual winner from seven runs. Upped in class last few times when failed to finish but still a player
A dual winner from seven runs. Upped in class last few times when failed to finish but still a player
Has won three from eight outings but will not be one of the major fancies here
Has won three from eight outings but will not be one of the major fancies here
Has won two from eight. Sixth at Auteuil last time out and has a shot at frame
Has won two from eight. Sixth at Auteuil last time out and has a shot at frame
Four wins from her thirteen starts including last time out at Bordeaux Le Bouscat and has every chance
Four wins from her thirteen starts including last time out at Bordeaux Le Bouscat and has every chance
A dual winner from ten runs but pulled up at Auteuil when last seen in March
A dual winner from ten runs but pulled up at Auteuil when last seen in March
Just the two runs. Was fourth on the first of those but that will not do here
Just the two runs. Was fourth on the first of those but that will not do here
Has won three of her dozen starts including last two at Montauban and Dax so in great form
Has won three of her dozen starts including last two at Montauban and Dax so in great form
One win from a dozen starts. Fourth at Auteuil last time out but more required
One win from a dozen starts. Fourth at Auteuil last time out but more required
One success from a dozen runs. Recent form would not enthuse one too much
One success from a dozen runs. Recent form would not enthuse one too much
Just the four runs and did win on debut. Also second last time out at Argentan
Just the four runs and did win on debut. Also second last time out at Argentan
Just the four runs and placed in two of those. Should be breaking duck soon
Just the four runs and placed in two of those. Should be breaking duck soon
Placed in two of three runs last season but has been absent since October twelve months
Placed in two of three runs last season but has been absent since October twelve months
Still a maiden after ten runs but has been placed in eight of those to be fair
Still a maiden after ten runs but has been placed in eight of those to be fair
Francois Nicolle has been in terrific form all year long and can grab another success here in the shape of (2) CHANPOUR who was a very good second here last time out and can go one better now at the chief expense of the in form (6) DIANAKOVA. (3) DOCTOR KALEO and (7) NOTORIUS are useful sorts also.
Ninth on debut at Salon Provence and will have to improve a lot to have any hope
Ninth on debut at Salon Provence and will have to improve a lot to have any hope
Placed in the last three of his four runs and has a chance of glory
Placed in the last three of his four runs and has a chance of glory
Well beaten on debut at Deauville last month but could improve a lot
Well beaten on debut at Deauville last month but could improve a lot
Finished fourth on debut here last month and that was a fair effort
Finished fourth on debut here last month and that was a fair effort
Unplaced on all three runs and must do better here to have a shout today
Unplaced on all three runs and must do better here to have a shout today
Well beaten on debut here last month and will have to much more here
Well beaten on debut here last month and will have to much more here
Out of the frame on all three outings and may well do better over marathon trips
Out of the frame on all three outings and may well do better over marathon trips
Placed in the first three of his five outings and will surely be breaking duck soon
Placed in the first three of his five outings and will surely be breaking duck soon
Soundly beaten on debut here earlier this month and basically has too much to do
Soundly beaten on debut here earlier this month and basically has too much to do
Finished ninth on debut here last month and has a big amount to find
Finished ninth on debut here last month and has a big amount to find
Finished eleventh on debut at La Teste de Buch in August and has absence to overcome
Finished eleventh on debut at La Teste de Buch in August and has absence to overcome
Fourth on debut at Mont de Marsan and then came in fourth at Toulouse which was better
Fourth on debut at Mont de Marsan and then came in fourth at Toulouse which was better
A newcomer by Prince dAlienor and the pedigree does offer up some hope
A newcomer by Prince dAlienor and the pedigree does offer up some hope
One of the final two year old races of the year takes place here and perhaps the aptly named (8) FIRSTMAN can indeed be first. He has shown plenty of ability in a handful of runs to date and this is his easiest task so far. (2) THE FUNK BIBLE and (4) MR SUNSHINE will offer resistance. (13) PRINCE MAD is interesting on paper.
