Pornichet 14 January 2021
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Four placings from six starts including a 0.3L second over track and trip 19 days ago. Top chance.
Four placings from six starts including a 0.3L second over track and trip 19 days ago. Top chance.
10L third over course and distance in this class 19 days ago. May place.
10L third over course and distance in this class 19 days ago. May place.
Ran above market expectations when worn down late in 2150m class 4 handicap at Lyon-la-Soie nine days ago. Place chance.
Ran above market expectations when worn down late in 2150m class 4 handicap at Lyon-la-Soie nine days ago. Place chance.
Didn't pose a threat in previous two AW attempts at this level. Others hold stronger claims.
Didn't pose a threat in previous two AW attempts at this level. Others hold stronger claims.
1L runner-up in a 2000m Marseilles-Vivaux handicap prior to disappointing 13L 11th Pau effort. Likely to find a few too good.
1L runner-up in a 2000m Marseilles-Vivaux handicap prior to disappointing 13L 11th Pau effort. Likely to find a few too good.
Beaten out of sight in previous five starts. Impossible to recommend.
Beaten out of sight in previous five starts. Impossible to recommend.
27 race maiden who was well beaten in a course and distance handicap 19 days ago. Opposed.
27 race maiden who was well beaten in a course and distance handicap 19 days ago. Opposed.
8L third on second career outing on this surface here 10 days ago over 2400m. Prepared to overlook.
8L third on second career outing on this surface here 10 days ago over 2400m. Prepared to overlook.
Unplaced in four AW starts. Hard to envisage required improvement.
Unplaced in four AW starts. Hard to envisage required improvement.
Down the field in this company at Deauville AW 1500m when 4.5L 10th eleven days back. Extra journey is expected to suit.
Down the field in this company at Deauville AW 1500m when 4.5L 10th eleven days back. Extra journey is expected to suit.
Career best 2L third over track and journey three weeks ago. Could go well.
Career best 2L third over track and journey three weeks ago. Could go well.
6L fifth in a 2500m handicap at this level here 11 days ago. Drop in trip could spark progress.
6L fifth in a 2500m handicap at this level here 11 days ago. Drop in trip could spark progress.
Beaten a fair way over track and trip 19 days previously. Others more reliable.
Beaten a fair way over track and trip 19 days previously. Others more reliable.
Career best when 2L fourth at this course and distance in this standard last month. Each-way chance.
Career best when 2L fourth at this course and distance in this standard last month. Each-way chance.
Beaten huge margins since resuming including twice on this surface. Ignored.
Beaten huge margins since resuming including twice on this surface. Ignored.
KYRA (1) managed to provide four placings from six attempts. Performed with credit with a narrow-margin defeat at this track and trip. Key player. GRISDELUX (10) is interesting. Finished downfield over an inadequate trip in a similar Deauville handicap eleven days ago. Rates an each-way chance up in distance. LEFKADA (11) produced a career best when third at this course and distance. In the mix. PIETRA SERENA (14) is capable of placing.
1L runner-up in this company over 1800m 171 days ago at a country track. May need this outing.
1L runner-up in this company over 1800m 171 days ago at a country track. May need this outing.
2L course and distance winner in this grade 19 days ago. Dual track winner rates highly.
2L course and distance winner in this grade 19 days ago. Dual track winner rates highly.
17 race maiden who ran an improved 1L second here over 2400m 19 days ago. Place chance.
17 race maiden who ran an improved 1L second here over 2400m 19 days ago. Place chance.
Put two poor turf runs firmly behind with a dominant 3.5L Chantilly AW success over this journey 24 days ago. Thereabouts.
Put two poor turf runs firmly behind with a dominant 3.5L Chantilly AW success over this journey 24 days ago. Thereabouts.
Ran below par in a course claimer earlier this month but a fair race ten days back in this grade here. One for the placings.
Ran below par in a course claimer earlier this month but a fair race ten days back in this grade here. One for the placings.
Down the field in a Pau AW 2000m handicap at this level last month. Others preferred.
Down the field in a Pau AW 2000m handicap at this level last month. Others preferred.
2L sixth over 2500m in this company here 17 days ago. Prepared to overlook.
2L sixth over 2500m in this company here 17 days ago. Prepared to overlook.
One placing from six AW attempts tempers enthusiasm.
One placing from six AW attempts tempers enthusiasm.
Always behind after a poor start in a similar Deauville AW handicap last week. Better expected.
Always behind after a poor start in a similar Deauville AW handicap last week. Better expected.
Ultra-consistent this campaign having placed in four of last five starts including a 2L second over track and trip in this grade. Consider.
Ultra-consistent this campaign having placed in four of last five starts including a 2L second over track and trip in this grade. Consider.
Beaten out of sight in three starts. Needs sharp improvement.
Beaten out of sight in three starts. Needs sharp improvement.
2L track and trip winner in easier company second up. Don't discount up in class.
2L track and trip winner in easier company second up. Don't discount up in class.
5L seventh in this standard here over 2400m at the start of this month. Others have stronger claims.
5L seventh in this standard here over 2400m at the start of this month. Others have stronger claims.
ONCLE FERNAND (2) looks poised for a strong run as a dual course winner who scored here in this grade nineteen days ago. Notable runner. ANTHEYA (4) progressed following two poor turf efforts and produced a dominant Chantilly AW success over this journey. Thereabouts. QUEEN'S OF MARSHAL (10) is consistent. Might make the frame. LADY ARKADINA (9) warrants thought and is included for the multiples.
Inconsistent but career best on this surface over 1800m at Lyon-la-Soie earlier this month. Others more reliable.
Inconsistent but career best on this surface over 1800m at Lyon-la-Soie earlier this month. Others more reliable.
One placing from eight AW outings. Unlikely to feature.
One placing from eight AW outings. Unlikely to feature.
Came from a long way back to finish 3L fourth over course and distance in this class last month. Consider.
Came from a long way back to finish 3L fourth over course and distance in this class last month. Consider.
6L fourth over 1700m in this grade here 23 days previously. Prepared to overlook.
6L fourth over 1700m in this grade here 23 days previously. Prepared to overlook.
Beaten a long way over course and distance three outings back and little form subsequently. Opposed.
Beaten a long way over course and distance three outings back and little form subsequently. Opposed.
Scored here on reappearance but failed to replicate when last over track and trip 19 days ago. Has ability but inconsistent.
Scored here on reappearance but failed to replicate when last over track and trip 19 days ago. Has ability but inconsistent.
1L victory here at this distance in a similar handicap last month. Bold chance.
1L victory here at this distance in a similar handicap last month. Bold chance.
Yet to win in 27 AW starts but 1L third behind Baladin D'osvin last month. 2kg weight pull in his favour. Top chance.
Yet to win in 27 AW starts but 1L third behind Baladin D'osvin last month. 2kg weight pull in his favour. Top chance.
Fair form since resuming including 2L fourth over track and trip two runs back. In the mix.
Fair form since resuming including 2L fourth over track and trip two runs back. In the mix.
2L fifth over course and distance three weeks back. Place chance.
2L fifth over course and distance three weeks back. Place chance.
Unplaced in 19 starts. Look elsewhere.
Unplaced in 19 starts. Look elsewhere.
Yet to place in six AW outings. Readily opposed.
Yet to place in six AW outings. Readily opposed.
JE SUIS CHARLIE (3) is heading into good form judging on his previous run at this venue. Came from a long way back to finish fourth at course and distance in this class. Consider. PAPA WINNER (8) was worn down late over track and trip. Weighted to gain revenge on BALADIN D'OSVIN (7) who stuck on well under a determined ride. Both among the chances. SULAL NAIR (9) was not beaten far last time. Can place.
Enjoys the AW with six victories including once at this distance. Rates highly having won three of previous six races.
Enjoys the AW with six victories including once at this distance. Rates highly having won three of previous six races.
Needs to strip fitter for a down the field effort here 19 days previously.
Needs to strip fitter for a down the field effort here 19 days previously.
17L defeat in a Deauville AW handicap over 2500m earlier this month. Unlikely to be a factor.
17L defeat in a Deauville AW handicap over 2500m earlier this month. Unlikely to be a factor.
Yet to win in 22 tries at this distance and struggled here on previous two starts. Opposed.
Yet to win in 22 tries at this distance and struggled here on previous two starts. Opposed.
2L runner-up in a course and distance claimer on penultimate start. In the mix.
2L runner-up in a course and distance claimer on penultimate start. In the mix.
Needs to bounce back after two modest runs since resuming but won at this level here earlier this term. Could go well.
Needs to bounce back after two modest runs since resuming but won at this level here earlier this term. Could go well.
6L fourth over track and trip at this level two outings back. Others hold stronger chances.
6L fourth over track and trip at this level two outings back. Others hold stronger chances.
Pulled up in a Pau 3500m claiming hurdle 10 days ago. Best watched.
Pulled up in a Pau 3500m claiming hurdle 10 days ago. Best watched.
ASSONANCE (1) looks tough to beat as a six-time AW winner including at this distance. Rates highly. TRANCOSO (5) might pose a threat. Finished 2L runner-up in a course and distance claimer on penultimate start. SWING GLAZ (6) will have work to do after two poor runs since resuming. Previously found success at this level however. PEACH AND VANILLA (7) is a frame contender.
Head scorer in course and distance handicap on penultimate start. Key player eased in class.
Head scorer in course and distance handicap on penultimate start. Key player eased in class.
3L ninth in a Deauville 1900m AW handicap on fourth career start. Could improve eased in grade.
3L ninth in a Deauville 1900m AW handicap on fourth career start. Could improve eased in grade.
Five heavy defeats in-a-row including in this class six days ago at Deauville. Impossible to fancy.
Five heavy defeats in-a-row including in this class six days ago at Deauville. Impossible to fancy.
Marseilles-Vivaux handicap nose win prior to down the field at that venue last week. Not discounted.
Marseilles-Vivaux handicap nose win prior to down the field at that venue last week. Not discounted.
4L fourth in a course and distance handicap two back despite a wide draw. Expect forward show eased in grade.
4L fourth in a course and distance handicap two back despite a wide draw. Expect forward show eased in grade.
Fair placed effort at Toulouse on penultimate start prior to disappointing down the field on the AW at Pau. Needs to raise game.
Fair placed effort at Toulouse on penultimate start prior to disappointing down the field on the AW at Pau. Needs to raise game.
Best watched after pulling up in a Deauville 1500m AW claimer six days ago.
Best watched after pulling up in a Deauville 1500m AW claimer six days ago.
Three-time claiming winner but probably best watched after lengthy absence of 454 days.
Three-time claiming winner but probably best watched after lengthy absence of 454 days.
8L seventh in this standard over 1900m at Chantilly AW five weeks back. Hard to enthuse.
8L seventh in this standard over 1900m at Chantilly AW five weeks back. Hard to enthuse.
Four-time turf winner who has struggled on the AW. Minor role likely.
Four-time turf winner who has struggled on the AW. Minor role likely.
2L fourth in a class 3 Lyon La Soie handicap on this surface nine days ago. Should strip fitter second up. Consider.
2L fourth in a class 3 Lyon La Soie handicap on this surface nine days ago. Should strip fitter second up. Consider.
Down the field on both starts since resuming. Unlikely to feature.
Down the field on both starts since resuming. Unlikely to feature.
Not progressed since runner-up in a maiden in September. Needs improvement.
Not progressed since runner-up in a maiden in September. Needs improvement.
Beaten a long way over course and distance on penultimate outing. Look elsewhere.
Beaten a long way over course and distance on penultimate outing. Look elsewhere.
ORKAAN (5) produced a 4L fourth in a course and distance handicap two outings back despite a wide draw. Expect a forward show eased in grade and trip. MARKLAND (1) delivered a head success in a track and journey handicap on penultimate start. Key player eased in class. LIGHT THE FUSE (11) holds each-way claims second up. EXPLORAR (4) is among the chances having won on penultimate attempt.
Down the field in a 2400m claimer here 23 days ago. Needs improvement upped in distance.
Down the field in a 2400m claimer here 23 days ago. Needs improvement upped in distance.
3L fifth in a class 2 handicap over 3400m at Deauville last month. Rates well dropped in grade.
3L fifth in a class 2 handicap over 3400m at Deauville last month. Rates well dropped in grade.
7L fifth over this distance in the same grade at Saint-Cloud 48 days ago. In the mix.
7L fifth over this distance in the same grade at Saint-Cloud 48 days ago. In the mix.
Won a similar Deauville handicap over 2500m third up. Interesting as unexposed over this trip.
Won a similar Deauville handicap over 2500m third up. Interesting as unexposed over this trip.
Two wins from three attempts over this journey and in reasonable form. Each-way option.
Two wins from three attempts over this journey and in reasonable form. Each-way option.