Pontchateau 12 April 2026

Finished last of 10 on comeback in a Maure-de-Bretagne claimer a month ago, and is unlikely to garner much support

Has tended to show more in the monte discipline these days and appears to be here just for a change of scenery

Ran 4th at Cordemais on 8 March, then repeated at Cholet a fortnight later. Hind shoes back on here but still has the wherewithal to finish in the mix

Briefly lost her way over the winter but ran 2nd in an Orleans Class H last Monday. Has been reconfigured for the occasion and can make a big splash if still in shape

Good, consistent trotter with fine amateur references. Clearly in race-mode for return to the game and has a realistic chance of winning this

Has found her niche in the amateur category. Has a race under her belt following the winter break and will not be far off the mark if she takes to the new profile

Failed to live up to expectations at Marseille-Borely on 13 March. Sports modified shoeing and returns to the amateur category with a decent hand to play

By no means the best horses here, and was trounced on his recent comeback, but has form in the amateur division and cannot be ruled out

Modest mare that was eliminated on comeback at La Guerche-de-Bretagne 2 weeks ago. Shoes back on and not a priority

Has ample ability but is never far from losing his action. Is shod after his spell and unlikely to spice things up

Raced and placed on sole amateur outing but stays shod for return to competition and can be ruled out

Can prove a handful but pleased in both amateur starts this term. Failed to deliver at Pontchateau though and others preferred

Modest individual making first start since early-November. Is barefoot for the occasion but can expect to have few friends

Left a very good impression on re-entry last Sunday when 5th in a Fougeres Class F. Trainer could not have wished for a better entry and Sebastien Rocher will be expected to deliver

Untried filly that qualified in 1'19'0 at Grosbois last August. Takes on some good horses first time out and is unlikely to cause an upset

Qualified in 1'18'6 at Caen last June. Has been afforded bags of time to grow into herself and is clearly in this to win this

Qualified in 1'19'0 at Caen last September. Damien Bonne gets the nod for career debut and will afford her a competitive drive

Showed decent potential in qualification but failed to come good when eliminated at Graignes last Saturday, first time out. On better behaviour though, can trot her way in to the money

Eliminated in both starts to date but is well-regarded at home, and will not be far off the mark if Gauthier Baudouin manages to keep her focused

Returns to the harness code after a modest run under the saddle and in this category appears to have no possible chance

Put away after comfortably winning an Auch Class F on debut in early-November. Will have work in her though and the new configuration may be just the ticket. Place chance

Runner-up in both outings to date, most recently a Graignes Class F on 22 February. In this field though, will have too much to do

Has yet to get off the mark but has the look of a serious future prospect, and it will not be long before she loses her maiden tag

Sent for a rest after getting off the mark last September. Left a good impression on comeback here, will have come on for the race, and can pick up a first-5 cheque

Showed some promise last season but has placed just once in 3 starts this year and at this level will need to find more

Put away last October after having placed in all 3 starts. Is competitively-shod for his re-entry and Antoine Wiels will be anticipating a big performance

Imposed at Chartres on 1 March before running 2nd at Graignes 3 weeks later. Is reunited with Eric Raffin who will be expecting to win this

Moderate colt that has yet to wow his connections. Made some headway at Saint-Malo, but not enough to be considered a player

Has yet to make his mark this term but pleased here on re-entry before being disqualified and deserves a 2nd chance

Honest type that encouraged here 2 weeks ago but takes on some better horses this time and is unlikely to spring any surprises

Has taken his game up a notch since the start of the year. Is unlikely to lose his maiden tag but can nevertheless challenge for a place in the picture

Was oddly lacklustre on re-entry at Laval a fortnight back, but showed considerable potential in 2025. Will have progressed for the run and cannot be discounted

Capable under harness but has yet to demonstrate any particular flair for the ridden game and others easier to back

Debuts in the discipline following some disappointing harness efforts, most recently losing her action here 2 weeks ago. Is shod to preference this time and has a decent chance of picking up some prizemoney

Ran good 3rd in a Class E over course and distance on 6 March. Faulted at Fougeres next time but on good behaviour should be able to contest a spot in the frame

Showed improvement in a Fougeres Class E last weekend but has a lot more to find this time

Serious type that caught the eye on Chartres return last Sunday. Is behind in earnings and has a reasonable chance of fighting out the finish

Ran 2nd at Meslay-du-Maine on his monte bow on 17 March and could have picked up another cheque had he not faulted at Angers. Faces some superior horses this time but should still not be entirely written off

Switches codes for the first time after 3 consecutive harness eliminations. Hails from a yard firing on all cylinders and will be no soft touch

Has imposed just the once in this branch of the business but has merit nevertheless. Drops down the category-ladder and should represent a decent first-5 candidate

Put in a very good showing when victorious in a Class G over course and distance in early-March. Is back in the code after prepping under harness and will be barefoot again. Claim

Finished last but one in a Rambouillet Class F a fortnight back. Benefits from a good entry and Agathe Poulain will be hoping to deliver

Completely out of the picture in last 3 starts. Has made the frame just once in 22 outings and can expect to have few takers

Moderate mare starting for the first time since last June. Shoes off but still not a concern

Returns to racing barefoot after a comeback run at Cherbourg. Will be barefoot this time and could pick up some minor honours

Yet to get off the mark but always gives her best. At this level though, will have her work cut out

Not the most productive of mares but is not short of talent. Has 2 runs under her belt, goes barefoot this time, and is eminently capable of finishing close

Is not entirely without merit but is as spirited as they get and has nothing to offer on first start back

Tricky element making first appearance since September. Showed considerable promise last year and while unlikely to be completely race-fit, should nevertheless acquit herself competitively

Got straight back in the game on just 2nd start since the winter break, winning a Castillones Class F last Monday, however a repeat is an unrealistic ask

Had a recce of Pontchateau 2 weeks ago on her first start since early-January. Goes barefoot this time and could well impose

Capricious in both disciplines but has had the benefit of 2 conditioners. Is better than most here and can wrap this up if Eric Raffin keeps her trotting

Ran 3rd in a Nantes Class E on 21 February but was eliminated at Maure a month later. The revised formula though may be just what the doctor ordered

Showed considerable potential at 3 but has been off the boil since and will first need to re-establish her credentials

Dependable mare whose recent Ecommoy run did not go unnoticed. Starts alone on the back line but still has the wherewithal to pick up a cheque

34 starts and yet to lose his maiden tag. Has failed to impress in either start this term and will have few friends

Kicked the year off respectably but has failed to impress since. Reverts to racing with front pads but already looks to be out of his depth

Eliminated on re-entry under the saddle at Caen a month ago. Has no references at this level and is not about to create a surprise

Hardy element starting for first time since August last year. Is barefoot for the occasion but is still going to need the race

Can prove a handful but left a good impression in a Laval Class D early last month. Has yet to deliver at Pontchateau but looks close to his race and can give KILIMANDJARO PLAYA (16) something to think about

Unraced since coming 2nd in a 2700m Vincennes Class F 2 months ago, but won his sole start at the venue, and from the front row can give this a good go

Capable on a good day but has just the one race in him since the autumn and would be preferred competitively-shod

Imposed at Nantes in February before running 3rd in a Caen Class F a fortnight ago. Is new to the venue but in present shape is hard to ignore

Showed improvement when 3rd at Le Mont-Saint-Michel on 8 March. In better company this time, but has hind shoes off, ran 2nd on his only Pontchateau appearance, and cannot be discounted

Complicated sort that has done nothing of note since last summer. Will be barefoot following his Challans comeback run but still not a priority

Still a maiden after 34 racecourse outings. Is not devoid of ability but stays shod and best to wait

Given a couple of months to recalibrate after having disappointed on his re-entry. Is competitively-shod for the occasion, nicely-engaged on the front line, and should be good enough to make first 5 this time

Stays shod after having run surprising 4th in a Chartres Class D last Sunday. Is unlikely to repeat but, with form maintained, can hold his own

Handy type preparing for a campaign under the saddle and can be passed over

Showed improvement behind KILIMANDJARO PLAYA (16) at Enghien on 10 March. Ran 2nd on lone Pontchateau start but still cannot be considered a priority

Has not put a foot wrong since the turn of the year. Would have finished closer last time had he not lost ground early, but can more than make amends if Eric Raffin gets him off on the right foot

Kicked the year off with 2 fine Nantes performances, but below-par at Caen last month. Pleased on his sole Pontchateau start though, benefits from a good entry, and reverts to a formula that has served him well

Disappointing in both starts this year. Is not without merit but will first need to reassure

Was contesting the finish in a Vincennes Class E mid-February when he lost his action. Has been afforded time to recalibrate, has been reconfigured and, on good behaviour, has a reasonable chance of making first 5

Took little time getting back in shape, most recently 3rd in a Royan La Palmyre Class F last weekend. Sports modified shoeing but in this company will have too much to do

Made up for Graignes elimination when 2nd in a Mauquenchy Class F 10 days ago. Has previously won here when barefoot and in current condition is easy to like for a place in the frame

Difficult trotter returning to the harness code after disappointing under the saddle at Chartres. Pleased here last summer but it appears to have been a one-off