Agen 15 January 2020
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Can prove a handful but otherwise a fine trotter. Excellent in both appearances here and looks a serious proposition
Can prove a handful but otherwise a fine trotter. Excellent in both appearances here and looks a serious proposition
Not the easiest of horses to handle but can trot when focused. Hind shoes off for first start back and on good behaviour can get a look in
Not the easiest of horses to handle but can trot when focused. Hind shoes off for first start back and on good behaviour can get a look in
Unremarkable trotter that has not made the first three for 16 months and will have few takers
Unremarkable trotter that has not made the first three for 16 months and will have few takers
Has never excelled here but left a good impression on comeback last month. Ideally placed behind the car and with hind shoes off this time will have a lot to offer
Has never excelled here but left a good impression on comeback last month. Ideally placed behind the car and with hind shoes off this time will have a lot to offer
Handy sort on a good day and has references at this level. Is shod for first start back though and best to wait
Handy sort on a good day and has references at this level. Is shod for first start back though and best to wait
Modest individual that seldom springs any surprises and latest form does nothing to reassure
Modest individual that seldom springs any surprises and latest form does nothing to reassure
A complete write off in 2019 and makes 2020 debut with limited ambition
A complete write off in 2019 and makes 2020 debut with limited ambition
Quality element that went close in last two in better company. Starts wide here but likes the venue and can impose
Quality element that went close in last two in better company. Starts wide here but likes the venue and can impose
Oddly below par in last two but otherwise a good servant at this level. Appreciates Agen and can get back in the game
Oddly below par in last two but otherwise a good servant at this level. Appreciates Agen and can get back in the game
Reliability not his strong suit but finished third here early December. Shoes back on though and chances limited
Reliability not his strong suit but finished third here early December. Shoes back on though and chances limited
Has done nothing of note under harness since June 2017 and can be writen off
Has done nothing of note under harness since June 2017 and can be writen off
Delicate at the best of times but showed marked improvement at Nantes despite the sanction and with application can make the first five
Delicate at the best of times but showed marked improvement at Nantes despite the sanction and with application can make the first five
Failed to deliver on sole start here but has been in fine shape over recent months and backs up with a realistic chance of making the frame
Failed to deliver on sole start here but has been in fine shape over recent months and backs up with a realistic chance of making the frame
Superb in this category last summer but subsequently went off the boil and needs to reaffirm
Superb in this category last summer but subsequently went off the boil and needs to reaffirm
Considerably better horse at this level of competition. Not ideally drawn but imposed here during the autumn and must be respected
Considerably better horse at this level of competition. Not ideally drawn but imposed here during the autumn and must be respected
Has done nothing noteworthy since placing in the provinces last spring and can be ruled out
Has done nothing noteworthy since placing in the provinces last spring and can be ruled out
Already twice a winner at the venue (8) DOMINO DE LARRE has been knocking at the door of late. He drops down to the amateur category here and even though drawn wide should be able to win a race of this nature. That being said (1) CLARA DE THYL won her last start at this level and has never disappointed at Agen. (4) CALEB D'ACIER may not always be the most dependable but he gave a good account on last month's re-entry and from the 4-spot must be taken seriously. Despite the one blip (13) COOPER CLUB has been flying since the autumn and even from the second line will have his chances. Surprisingly lacklustre in her last two (9) BICHE DE RIVIERE has a good opportunity to set the record straight.
Undeniably capable but has struggled with stride issues for some time and needs to get her house in order
Undeniably capable but has struggled with stride issues for some time and needs to get her house in order
In the frame in last two ridden starts. Confirmed under harness at Toulouse and can again figure prominently
In the frame in last two ridden starts. Confirmed under harness at Toulouse and can again figure prominently
Has decent ridden references and while better on turf can still pick up a cheque
Has decent ridden references and while better on turf can still pick up a cheque
Delicate at the best of times but showed his form last time out and with application can give (7) EROICO BELLO a run for his money
Delicate at the best of times but showed his form last time out and with application can give (7) EROICO BELLO a run for his money
No closer than 6th in three starts under the saddle and will have few takers
No closer than 6th in three starts under the saddle and will have few takers
Not without merit but has been off the boil for some time and chances slim on first start back
Not without merit but has been off the boil for some time and chances slim on first start back
Occasionally a handful but otherwise a fine servant at this level. Currently in cracking form can can confirm his Argentan victory
Occasionally a handful but otherwise a fine servant at this level. Currently in cracking form can can confirm his Argentan victory
Gives a good account for the most part when applied. Has decent Agen references and will have his supporters
Gives a good account for the most part when applied. Has decent Agen references and will have his supporters
Sanctioned in both starts under the saddle. Is barefoot for return to the discipline but still not an obvious choice
Sanctioned in both starts under the saddle. Is barefoot for return to the discipline but still not an obvious choice
Complicated sort that lost his way during the autumn and no sign of an imminent return to form
Complicated sort that lost his way during the autumn and no sign of an imminent return to form
Quality individual with references at a superior level and even from the back line can give this a good go
Quality individual with references at a superior level and even from the back line can give this a good go
Tricky type but benefits from a good entry. In current form though is no more than a minor place prospect
Tricky type but benefits from a good entry. In current form though is no more than a minor place prospect
Even though occasionally indisciplined (7) EROICO BELLO still has bags of ability and thrives going right-handed. Winner in good order at Argentan last time out he debuts at Agen with every chance of confirming. Wiels would nevertheless be wise to be wary of the delicate (4) EMIR DE CHENU who would have gone close at Cordemais last time had he not faulted. The dependable (2) ELITWOOD DE GRANOU gave an excellent account here during the autumn and can again trot his way onto the podium. (11) CHARMEUR LUDOIS incurs the penalty but in current form is hard to ignore.
Gives a good account for the most part and recently 4th to (5) HOCA. Has the inside line here and can go closer
Gives a good account for the most part and recently 4th to (5) HOCA. Has the inside line here and can go closer
Out of the picture in both starts here. Lacklustre 5th to (5) HOCA last time but has a decent spot in front and can repeat
Out of the picture in both starts here. Lacklustre 5th to (5) HOCA last time but has a decent spot in front and can repeat
Showed considerable promise during the autumn but has since come off the boil and needs to get his house in order
Showed considerable promise during the autumn but has since come off the boil and needs to get his house in order
Modest colt that has done little of note outside the claiming division and will have his work cut out
Modest colt that has done little of note outside the claiming division and will have his work cut out
Made the frame in two of last three including over longer here and backs up with justified ambition. Place chance
Made the frame in two of last three including over longer here and backs up with justified ambition. Place chance
Still somewhat green but has bags of ability. Comes here fresh after having reassured last month and looks main danger to (7) HAIRIA D'IRATY
Still somewhat green but has bags of ability. Comes here fresh after having reassured last month and looks main danger to (7) HAIRIA D'IRATY
Good future prospect that imposed with ease on comeback last week and looks a serious player once more
Good future prospect that imposed with ease on comeback last week and looks a serious player once more
Untried colt that qualified well last summer. Drawn wide for debut though and best to wait
Untried colt that qualified well last summer. Drawn wide for debut though and best to wait
After qualifying superbly last summer (7) HAIRIA D'IRATY then lost her action on debut and was subsequently put away. She set the record straight on re-entry last week and can double her money. She will however be pitted against the delicate but talented (6) HACKER THE BEST who reassured at Graignes last time out. Runner-up here late November (5) HOCA confirmed at Toulouse last weekend and in similar form can again make the frame. The progressive (1) HELION D'HERVY trotted fourth to him that day and will not be far off the mark.
Showed early promise before losing her way during the autumn. First time barefoot though and could pleasantly surprise
Showed early promise before losing her way during the autumn. First time barefoot though and could pleasantly surprise
Just two places to her name in 17 starts but in less able company this time and the draw does her prospects no disservice. Place chance
Just two places to her name in 17 starts but in less able company this time and the draw does her prospects no disservice. Place chance
Sanctioned more often than not but useful when applied. Faulted on recent comeback though and will need another run
Sanctioned more often than not but useful when applied. Faulted on recent comeback though and will need another run
Won a brace of claimers late last season but has not been seen since and will require the outing
Won a brace of claimers late last season but has not been seen since and will require the outing
Quality element at this level and impressed on recent comeback. Well placed in front and can confirm
Quality element at this level and impressed on recent comeback. Well placed in front and can confirm
Won over course and distance last autumn. Less effective in two since but will still have her supporters
Won over course and distance last autumn. Less effective in two since but will still have her supporters
Moderate filly that failed to make the grade in last two but new shoeing configuration here and can get back down to business
Moderate filly that failed to make the grade in last two but new shoeing configuration here and can get back down to business
Sanctioned almost as often as not but has ample ability. Left a fine impression at Toulouse last time and on good behaviour can apply the pressure on (5) GARANCE GRIFF
Sanctioned almost as often as not but has ample ability. Left a fine impression at Toulouse last time and on good behaviour can apply the pressure on (5) GARANCE GRIFF
Unexceptional in either code to date. Goes first time clockwise but still not an obvious choice
Unexceptional in either code to date. Goes first time clockwise but still not an obvious choice
Useful filly that gave a good account behind (5) GARANCE GRIFF at Bordeaux ten days ago and even from the second line can get a look in
Useful filly that gave a good account behind (5) GARANCE GRIFF at Bordeaux ten days ago and even from the second line can get a look in
Complicated sort that has never shown any aptitude for the harness game and can be disregarded
Complicated sort that has never shown any aptitude for the harness game and can be disregarded
Has not been seen out since faulting on debut last September and can expect to generate little interest
Has not been seen out since faulting on debut last September and can expect to generate little interest
Promising filly making her first appearance since last summer and unlikely to spring any surprises
Promising filly making her first appearance since last summer and unlikely to spring any surprises
A handful she may be but (5) GARANCE GRIFF got off the mark in good order on her first start for two months and with application can double up. The complicated (8) GALAXIE MESLOISE got back in the game at Toulouse last week and with stride in check will be no pushover. Well positioned behind the car (2) GLOIRE DE JANEIRO has yet to open her account but is still better than most here and can make the frame this time. (7) GRACE DU BELLAY is no champion but she races first time unshod behind and is expected to show a different side.
Faithful servant that always gives his best. Untried here and steps up in class with limited ambition
Faithful servant that always gives his best. Untried here and steps up in class with limited ambition
Quality individual with few miles on the clock. Can prove tricky but is fresh and barefoot for return and on good behaviour will not be far from the action
Quality individual with few miles on the clock. Can prove tricky but is fresh and barefoot for return and on good behaviour will not be far from the action
Improving mare that showed more at Chateaubriant last week. Well in on the front line here and can again make the frame
Improving mare that showed more at Chateaubriant last week. Well in on the front line here and can again make the frame
23 starts and just one win to her name. Presently not at her best and chances limited
23 starts and just one win to her name. Presently not at her best and chances limited
Blows hot and cold but reassured in a Class E last week. Placed just once in four here though and others preferred
Blows hot and cold but reassured in a Class E last week. Placed just once in four here though and others preferred
No slouch on a good day and beat (8) FAKIR GASCON last week but still no more than a minor place chance
No slouch on a good day and beat (8) FAKIR GASCON last week but still no more than a minor place chance
Tricky character that was sanctioned in two of three here. Is better than latest result would suggest and with application can get a look in
Tricky character that was sanctioned in two of three here. Is better than latest result would suggest and with application can get a look in
Not as sharp lately as he was during the autumn. Can give this a good go though if he takes to the Agen profile
Not as sharp lately as he was during the autumn. Can give this a good go though if he takes to the Agen profile
Hardy mare that rarely disappoints when barefoot. Latterly set her personal best at Bordeaux and debuts at Agen with a good hand to play
Hardy mare that rarely disappoints when barefoot. Latterly set her personal best at Bordeaux and debuts at Agen with a good hand to play
Justifiably well regarded mare with good credentials in this class. On second line here but still looks main threat to (11) FORUM MESLOIS
Justifiably well regarded mare with good credentials in this class. On second line here but still looks main threat to (11) FORUM MESLOIS
Complicated but has bags of ability. Benefits from a good entry and with shoes off this time can have his way
Complicated but has bags of ability. Benefits from a good entry and with shoes off this time can have his way
(11) FORUM MESLOIS is not the easiest of horses to handle but he has nothing to prove at this level and can impose provided he can stay in stride from one end of the track to the other. Delbecq will still be keeping an eye on the useful (10) FRANCE AMERICA who will be fresh for her return to competition. Solid in her last two when barefoot (3) FRENESIE DE KACY breaks with a 25m head-start and looks competitively well in. (2) FERNANDO BELLO has not been seen out for two months but has shoes off for the occasion and with application will be no easy touch.
Occasionally a handful but currently in cracking form. In the frame in two of three under these conditions and can impose
Occasionally a handful but currently in cracking form. In the frame in two of three under these conditions and can impose
Reliable trotter that has not set a foot wrong since the summer. Won his last two starts here and is main threat to (1) COEUR DE DYPP
Reliable trotter that has not set a foot wrong since the summer. Won his last two starts here and is main threat to (1) COEUR DE DYPP
Hardy sort when applied and unshod. Will be fully fit by now and can pick up a cheque on Agen debut
Hardy sort when applied and unshod. Will be fully fit by now and can pick up a cheque on Agen debut
No champion but can trot and has nothing to prove at this level. Unplaced on lone appearance here but is well positioned in front and can challenge for a spot in the frame
No champion but can trot and has nothing to prove at this level. Unplaced on lone appearance here but is well positioned in front and can challenge for a spot in the frame
Unremarkable type with better references in the other code and unlikely to spring any surprises
Unremarkable type with better references in the other code and unlikely to spring any surprises
Blows hot and cold but imposed here late November. Just front shoes off this time and can put on another good show
Blows hot and cold but imposed here late November. Just front shoes off this time and can put on another good show
Form regressed after placing in the provinces last winter and not a realistic proposition
Form regressed after placing in the provinces last winter and not a realistic proposition
Started to come good during the autumn but subsequently went off the boil and chances slim
Started to come good during the autumn but subsequently went off the boil and chances slim
Won a brace during the autumn including over longer here before losing his way. Reassured last Sunday though and backs up with legitimate ambition
Won a brace during the autumn including over longer here before losing his way. Reassured last Sunday though and backs up with legitimate ambition
Failed to make his mark in either start here and will have few takers
Failed to make his mark in either start here and will have few takers
Unremarkable mare that has not made the frame since September 2018 and can be confidently ruled out
Unremarkable mare that has not made the frame since September 2018 and can be confidently ruled out
Moderate mare with better references in the amateur division and no chance on first start since the autumn
Moderate mare with better references in the amateur division and no chance on first start since the autumn
Has references here but a total write off for past eleven months and will have few friends
Has references here but a total write off for past eleven months and will have few friends
Like a horse reborn over recent weeks and proven under these conditions (1) COEUR DE DYPP returns to the venue with a decent spot behind the car and can have his way. That being said (2) DJOKO SPORT won his last two here and in current form looks the principal danger. Winner here on his penultimate outing (6) DORLANDO DU VIVIER failed to confirm at Bordeaux recently but with hind shoes off can more than make amends. (4) DUCHESSE DE BRION can make the most of her good spot on the front line.
Showed early promise but below par in last three. First time barefoot but others still easier to back
Showed early promise but below par in last three. First time barefoot but others still easier to back
Excellent filly that has yet to be bested. At her ease racing clockwise and again looks the one to beat
Excellent filly that has yet to be bested. At her ease racing clockwise and again looks the one to beat
Respectable for the most part and latterly showed improvement in a claimer but in this company will have his work cut out
Respectable for the most part and latterly showed improvement in a claimer but in this company will have his work cut out
Excellent servant that stepped up well at Argentan. Excels for Bazire and will have his chances
Excellent servant that stepped up well at Argentan. Excels for Bazire and will have his chances
Hardy element that was not disgraced on recent comeback in Paris. Races first time unshod all four here and looks a serious proposition
Hardy element that was not disgraced on recent comeback in Paris. Races first time unshod all four here and looks a serious proposition
Simply superb since his debut last spring. Form on an upward trajectory and can again vie for a place on the podium
Simply superb since his debut last spring. Form on an upward trajectory and can again vie for a place on the podium
Delicate at the best of times but imposed here last time out. On second line on this occasion but front shoes off and must be respected
Delicate at the best of times but imposed here last time out. On second line on this occasion but front shoes off and must be respected
20 starts and yet to get off the mark but always gives her best. Has references here but still no more than a minor place chance
20 starts and yet to get off the mark but always gives her best. Has references here but still no more than a minor place chance
Useful filly that left a good impression on recent return. 25m worse off this time though and others preferred
Useful filly that left a good impression on recent return. 25m worse off this time though and others preferred
No slouch on a good day and is proven here but on the back line and needs to show improvement
No slouch on a good day and is proven here but on the back line and needs to show improvement
Unbeaten in three starts to date (2) GRACIEUSE DU LUPIN has a bright future ahead of her and looks eminently capable of maintaining her perfect status. She will however be opposed by (5) GUIMAUVE DELB who races barefoot for the first time. (4) GRAAL DU CHENE has won three of his last four and goes well for the young Bazire. A veritable metronome (6) GITANE GRIFF just keeps getting better and should again figure prominently.
Undeniably capable but has never produced the goods in France and others easier to back
Undeniably capable but has never produced the goods in France and others easier to back
Hardy sort with fine Agen credentials. No closer than fifth in a Vincennes claimer last time though and will need to find more
Hardy sort with fine Agen credentials. No closer than fifth in a Vincennes claimer last time though and will need to find more
Back in business lately with two solid efforts. Made the frame on only start here and can confirm
Back in business lately with two solid efforts. Made the frame on only start here and can confirm
Respectable trotter that has twice won here but in this company will have his work cut out
Respectable trotter that has twice won here but in this company will have his work cut out
Useful type that is back at the top of his game. Has no references at the venue but is as versatile as they come and very hard to ignore. Place chance
Useful type that is back at the top of his game. Has no references at the venue but is as versatile as they come and very hard to ignore. Place chance
Fine mare that has hardly stepped a foot wrong all winter. Untried here but breaks in front and will be the one to beat
Fine mare that has hardly stepped a foot wrong all winter. Untried here but breaks in front and will be the one to beat
Gives a good account for the most part and is clearly in form. Is back under harness and can get a look in
Gives a good account for the most part and is clearly in form. Is back under harness and can get a look in
Solid during the summer and autumn but trounced in last two. Shoes back on and worth retaining
Solid during the summer and autumn but trounced in last two. Shoes back on and worth retaining
No slouch on a good day but went off the boil last season. Unseen since and no threat
No slouch on a good day but went off the boil last season. Unseen since and no threat
Sprang quite the surprise over shorter at Cagnes a fortnight ago. Benefits from a good entry and in similar form can pick up another cheque
Sprang quite the surprise over shorter at Cagnes a fortnight ago. Benefits from a good entry and in similar form can pick up another cheque
Fine sort with an enviable Agen record. Has just one race under his belt though and unlikely to spring any surprises
Fine sort with an enviable Agen record. Has just one race under his belt though and unlikely to spring any surprises
Modest type that has done nothing but blot his copybook since last winter and can be ruled out
Modest type that has done nothing but blot his copybook since last winter and can be ruled out
No slouch on a good day and finished fourth in a Class A over under these conditions last time here. On second line this time but still warrants respect
No slouch on a good day and finished fourth in a Class A over under these conditions last time here. On second line this time but still warrants respect
Quality element with nothing to prove at this level but unraced for past nine months and will need the outing
Quality element with nothing to prove at this level but unraced for past nine months and will need the outing
Gives a solid account for the most part and has a particular liking for Agen. Even incurring the penalty can give this a good go
Gives a solid account for the most part and has a particular liking for Agen. Even incurring the penalty can give this a good go
The big guns appear to be on the front line here with (6) CRESCENDIS looking the pick of the field given how she has performed in the capital this winter. Senet will nevertheless want to be wary of (3) CASTING DE CHENU who has shown a marked return to form over recent weeks. (5) BIG HEADACHE has twice gone close of late and makes his Agen debut with justified ambition. (15) ARIBO MIX boasts a fine record at the venue and even from the second row will have his chances.
