Agen 22 January 2025
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Unreliable of late and was 8th in Class G at Montauban over 2400m on 29 December. Capable of earning some money when in the right mood
Unreliable of late and was 8th in Class G at Montauban over 2400m on 29 December. Capable of earning some money when in the right mood
On a long losing streak but was barefoot and third in Class F at Marseille-Vivaux over 2650m on 14 January. Not barefoot this time but can make the frame
On a long losing streak but was barefoot and third in Class F at Marseille-Vivaux over 2650m on 14 January. Not barefoot this time but can make the frame
In good shape and was victorious in this division at Montauban over 2400m on 29 December. Can follow up
In good shape and was victorious in this division at Montauban over 2400m on 29 December. Can follow up
Has been a disappointment of late and was disqualified last time out at Beaumont-de-Lomagne on 1 December. Others make more appeal
Has been a disappointment of late and was disqualified last time out at Beaumont-de-Lomagne on 1 December. Others make more appeal
Has struggled of late and was 11th in Class F at Toulouse over 2750m on 18 January. Capable of earning some more money
Has struggled of late and was 11th in Class F at Toulouse over 2750m on 18 January. Capable of earning some more money
Did not show her best when 7th last time out in Class E at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat 27=650m on 17 December. Unreliable but is capable of contesting the finish
Did not show her best when 7th last time out in Class E at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat 27=650m on 17 December. Unreliable but is capable of contesting the finish
Mostly modest form of late and was 6th in Class F at Toulouse over 2750m on 18 January. Might play a minor role
Mostly modest form of late and was 6th in Class F at Toulouse over 2750m on 18 January. Might play a minor role
On a very long losing run and was 6th last time out in Class E at Toulouse over 2950m on 10 January. Others are preferred
On a very long losing run and was 6th last time out in Class E at Toulouse over 2950m on 10 January. Others are preferred
Has been disqualified in her last two starts, with the latest being at Rambouillet on 6 October. Best watched for now
Has been disqualified in her last two starts, with the latest being at Rambouillet on 6 October. Best watched for now
Disappointing recent form and was 11th in Class G at Toulouse over 2150m on 16 January. Barefoot this time and is capable of an upset
Disappointing recent form and was 11th in Class G at Toulouse over 2150m on 16 January. Barefoot this time and is capable of an upset
Has really struggled of late and was 7th in Class G at Toulouse over 2150m on 16 January. Others are preferred
Has really struggled of late and was 7th in Class G at Toulouse over 2150m on 16 January. Others are preferred
Unreliable and was third last time out in a claimer at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2675m on 9 December. Can contest the finish
Unreliable and was third last time out in a claimer at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2675m on 9 December. Can contest the finish
GALAXIE LIMOUSINE (3) excels at this level and seems ideally placed to follow up her Montauban success with another victory in this opening event. ICARE BRILLOUARD (12), a course-and-distance winner with Camille Langlois, is best equipped to fight for victory returning to the scene of his last success. HIMALAYA DU FORT (6) has more to offer after a much-needed comeback outing so should make her presence felt, along with HULK CHANTEREINE (2) who should have a role to play if confirming the improvement of his recent Marseille-Vivaux 3rd.
Has not been disgraced in his two starts so far and was fourth in Class F at Toulouse over 2150m on 10 January. Can make the frame
Has not been disgraced in his two starts so far and was fourth in Class F at Toulouse over 2150m on 10 January. Can make the frame
Showed good improvement in second start when runner-up in Class F at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 200m on 5 January. Can go one better this ti
Showed good improvement in second start when runner-up in Class F at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 200m on 5 January. Can go one better this ti
Has yet to win a race and was 5th in Class E at Toulouse over 2750m on 16 January. Needs to do more to beat these rivals
Has yet to win a race and was 5th in Class E at Toulouse over 2750m on 16 January. Needs to do more to beat these rivals
A good winner on debut in Class F at Angers over 2425m on 12 January. Can double up
A good winner on debut in Class F at Angers over 2425m on 12 January. Can double up
Consistent so far and was fourth in Class B at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2650m on 23 December. Not out of it
Consistent so far and was fourth in Class B at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2650m on 23 December. Not out of it
Did not show his best when 6th last time out in Class D at Vincennes over 2175m on 16 January. Capable of getting involved with the finish
Did not show his best when 6th last time out in Class D at Vincennes over 2175m on 16 January. Capable of getting involved with the finish
A winner on debut in Class F at Toulouse over 2150m on 10 January. Tries further but can score again
A winner on debut in Class F at Toulouse over 2150m on 10 January. Tries further but can score again
Not disgraced when 5th in Class B at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2650m on 23 December. Has a place chance Race 3
Not disgraced when 5th in Class B at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2650m on 23 December. Has a place chance Race 3
Disqualified in both starts so far, with the latest being at Argentan on 4 January. Capable of improvement but others are preferred
Disqualified in both starts so far, with the latest being at Argentan on 4 January. Capable of improvement but others are preferred
MINA DE BASSIERE (7) and MARCELLO (4) made winning introductions earlier this month and could find themselves fighting for victory with improvement expected of both. Well-bred MURO (2), after finishing 2nd last time, and MANHATTAN GABINLEA (5), whose 4th in a quality field was encouraging, needn't improve much to join the fight. MAROUCHKA (9) has shown enough to suggest that she is competitive for a podium finish if avoiding disqualification.
Did not show his best when 7th in Class D at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2650m on 9 January. Has a winning chance
Did not show his best when 7th in Class D at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2650m on 9 January. Has a winning chance
Has struggled of late and was tenth in Class F at Toulouse over 2750m on 7 January. Others are more likely to win
Has struggled of late and was tenth in Class F at Toulouse over 2750m on 7 January. Others are more likely to win
Returned to form with a good win in Class E at Pontchateau over 2800m on 2 January. Can double up if in the same mood
Returned to form with a good win in Class E at Pontchateau over 2800m on 2 January. Can double up if in the same mood
Did not show his best when 11th in Class F at Toulouse over 2750m on 7 January. Capable of earning some minor money
Did not show his best when 11th in Class F at Toulouse over 2750m on 7 January. Capable of earning some minor money
Showed some improvement when third in Class D at Marseille-Vivaux over 2650m on 5 December. Could earn some more money
Showed some improvement when third in Class D at Marseille-Vivaux over 2650m on 5 December. Could earn some more money
Unreliable and was 8th in Class E at Pontchateau over 2800m on 22 December. Capable of contesting the finish when in the right mood
Unreliable and was 8th in Class E at Pontchateau over 2800m on 22 December. Capable of contesting the finish when in the right mood
Did not show his best when 6th In Class E at Lyon-La Soie over 2700m on 11 December. Won his penultimate start and can bounce back to score
Did not show his best when 6th In Class E at Lyon-La Soie over 2700m on 11 December. Won his penultimate start and can bounce back to score
Has struggled of late and was 9th in Class F at Toulouse over 2750m on 7 January. Needs to do more to beat these rivals
Has struggled of late and was 9th in Class F at Toulouse over 2750m on 7 January. Needs to do more to beat these rivals
Has struggled of late and was tenth in Class F at Toulouse over 2750m on 7 January. More is needed to beat these rivals
Has struggled of late and was tenth in Class F at Toulouse over 2750m on 7 January. More is needed to beat these rivals
Has major disqualification issues and was 7th in Class F at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2700m on 3 January. Probably best watched for now
Has major disqualification issues and was 7th in Class F at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2700m on 3 January. Probably best watched for now
Unreliable and finished 9th in Class F at Toulouse over 2750m on 7 January. Others are preferred
Unreliable and finished 9th in Class F at Toulouse over 2750m on 7 January. Others are preferred
On a very long losing run and was 12th in Class F at Toulouse over 2750m on 7 January. Others are much preferred
On a very long losing run and was 12th in Class F at Toulouse over 2750m on 7 January. Others are much preferred
On a very long losing run but was not disgraced when fourth in Class F at Toulouse over 2750m on 7 January. Has a place chance
On a very long losing run but was not disgraced when fourth in Class F at Toulouse over 2750m on 7 January. Has a place chance
In good form and was victorious last time out in Class F at Toulouse over 2750m on 7 January. Should be competitive again
In good form and was victorious last time out in Class F at Toulouse over 2750m on 7 January. Should be competitive again
Hard-knocking 7-year-olds INO DE BRION (7), who is better than his last start suggests, recent Pontchateau winner INSTINCT D'AUTHISE (3), and consistent I AM EAGLE (1) are genuine candidates for success. They seem to have the edge over their older rivals, of whom IMPERIAL BEJI (6), racing unshod again, and last-start scorer GHOST DE BEAULIEU (14) are best equipped to challenge for the leading positions.
Has major disqualification issues and was disqualified last time out at Lyon-La Soie on 18 January. Capable of earning some money but others are preferred
Has major disqualification issues and was disqualified last time out at Lyon-La Soie on 18 January. Capable of earning some money but others are preferred
Disqualified in his last three starts, with the latest being at Toulouse on 4 January. Can win if smart
Disqualified in his last three starts, with the latest being at Toulouse on 4 January. Can win if smart
Unreliable but was barefoot and fourth last time out in Class F at Toulouse over 2325m on 4 January. Remains unshod and has a winning chance
Unreliable but was barefoot and fourth last time out in Class F at Toulouse over 2325m on 4 January. Remains unshod and has a winning chance
Has some fair form and was 5th in Class F at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2550m on 9 January. Can earn some minor money
Has some fair form and was 5th in Class F at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2550m on 9 January. Can earn some minor money
Has yet to show much and was 7th last time out in Class G at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2650m on 12 January. Others make more appeal
Has yet to show much and was 7th last time out in Class G at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2650m on 12 January. Others make more appeal
Yet to win a race and was 6th last time out in Class F at Toulouse over 2325m on 4 January. Has a place chance
Yet to win a race and was 6th last time out in Class F at Toulouse over 2325m on 4 January. Has a place chance
Not disgraced when fourth in a Class E Mounted race at Auch over 2800m on 2 September. Could need this run returning from a break
Not disgraced when fourth in a Class E Mounted race at Auch over 2800m on 2 September. Could need this run returning from a break
Disqualified in her last two starts, with the latest being at Beaumont-de-Lomagne on 5 October. Others make more appeal
Disqualified in her last two starts, with the latest being at Beaumont-de-Lomagne on 5 October. Others make more appeal
Has yet to show much and was disqualified last time out at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat on 12 January. Best watched for now
Has yet to show much and was disqualified last time out at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat on 12 January. Best watched for now
Has improved since going barefoot and was fourth in Class G at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2650m on 12 January. Should contest the finish
Has improved since going barefoot and was fourth in Class G at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2650m on 12 January. Should contest the finish
Disqualified in all six of her starts so far, with the latest being at Sandy-on-Sarthe on 26 May. Returns from a break and others are preferred
Disqualified in all six of her starts so far, with the latest being at Sandy-on-Sarthe on 26 May. Returns from a break and others are preferred
Yet to win a race and was disqualified last time out at Angers on 12 January. Capable of winning a race like this if smart
Yet to win a race and was disqualified last time out at Angers on 12 January. Capable of winning a race like this if smart
Unreliable and was 6th last time out in Class F at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2550m on 9 January. Others are much preferred
Unreliable and was 6th last time out in Class F at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2550m on 9 January. Others are much preferred
Showed some improvement when fourth in Class F at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2550m on 9 January. Can make the frame
Showed some improvement when fourth in Class F at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2550m on 9 January. Can make the frame
Unreliable and was 5th last time out in Class G at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2650m on 12 January. Might play a minor role
Unreliable and was 5th last time out in Class G at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2650m on 12 January. Might play a minor role
Has struggled so far and was tenth in Class G at Caen over 2450m on 4 November. Others are much preferred
Has struggled so far and was tenth in Class G at Caen over 2450m on 4 November. Others are much preferred
Several of these are prone to faulting at the start, so surprises aren't out of the question. LEEROY DU PADOUENG (2), despite 3 consecutive disqualifications, has the means to redeem himself and need only remain wise to repay his supporters. LOVELIE LEMAN (12), barefoot with Antoine Wiels at the helm, fits a similar profile and could make amends after back-to-back recent failures. Versatile LINE GASCOGNE (10), enigmatic LORD DU GILET (3) and experienced LYNX DES RACQUES (6) appeal most of the remainder.
Disqualified last time out at Toulouse on 10 January. Has major disqualification issues but he did win his penultimate start and is capable of an upset
Disqualified last time out at Toulouse on 10 January. Has major disqualification issues but he did win his penultimate start and is capable of an upset
Disqualified last time out at Vincennes on 24 December. Yet to win a race but does have a winning chance in this line-up
Disqualified last time out at Vincennes on 24 December. Yet to win a race but does have a winning chance in this line-up
Showed improvement and was a barefoot winner last time out in Class E at Toulouse over 2150m on 10 January. Can make the frame
Showed improvement and was a barefoot winner last time out in Class E at Toulouse over 2150m on 10 January. Can make the frame
Showed improvement when a barefoot winner in Class E at Toulouse over 2750m on 4 January. Remains unshod and could follow up
Showed improvement when a barefoot winner in Class E at Toulouse over 2750m on 4 January. Remains unshod and could follow up
Only modest of late and was 7th in Class C at Castera-Verduzan over 2800m on 19 August. Needs major improvement to win
Only modest of late and was 7th in Class C at Castera-Verduzan over 2800m on 19 August. Needs major improvement to win
Did not show his best when 6th in Class D at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2550m on 27 December. In good form before that and can contest the finish
Did not show his best when 6th in Class D at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2550m on 27 December. In good form before that and can contest the finish
Disqualified last time out at Beaumont-de-Lomagne on 1 December. Won his penultimate start and is not out of it
Disqualified last time out at Beaumont-de-Lomagne on 1 December. Won his penultimate start and is not out of it
Disappointing last run when 9th in Class D at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2550m on 27 December. Has a place chance
Disappointing last run when 9th in Class D at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2550m on 27 December. Has a place chance
Holding form and was fourth in Class D at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2700m on 28 December. Has a place chance
Holding form and was fourth in Class D at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2700m on 28 December. Has a place chance
Unreliable and was 5th last time out in Class D at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2700m on 28 December. Could earn some minor money
Unreliable and was 5th last time out in Class D at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2700m on 28 December. Could earn some minor money
Has some fair form and was 5th in Class A at Toulouse over 2950m on 22 November. Might play a minor role
Has some fair form and was 5th in Class A at Toulouse over 2950m on 22 November. Might play a minor role
Disqualified at Vincennes last time, LAURIANE DU RIED (2) showed enough after her fault in a better race/field to suggest she's capable of winning a race like this if remaining wise. LOOPING GRIFF (4), a stylish winner of his last start racing unshod for the first time, will make life difficult for the selection with further improvement expected. LEXINGTON DU BOURG (7) and LUCIDE CASTELETS (6) complete the shortlist.
Disqualified last time out at this track on 7 January. Has disqualification issues and others make more appeal
Disqualified last time out at this track on 7 January. Has disqualification issues and others make more appeal
Disqualified last time out at Toulouse on 10 January. Had some fair form before that and is capable of making the frame if wise this time
Disqualified last time out at Toulouse on 10 January. Had some fair form before that and is capable of making the frame if wise this time
Consistent under the saddle and was third last time out in a Class F Mounted race at Toulouse over 2950m on 10 January. Has a winning chance
Consistent under the saddle and was third last time out in a Class F Mounted race at Toulouse over 2950m on 10 January. Has a winning chance
A runner-up in his last three starts, with the latest being in a Class F Mounted race at Toulouse over 2950m on 10 January. Can go one better
A runner-up in his last three starts, with the latest being in a Class F Mounted race at Toulouse over 2950m on 10 January. Can go one better
Unreliable of late but was fourth last time out in a Class F Mounted race at Toulouse over 2950m on 10 January. Might play a minor role
Unreliable of late but was fourth last time out in a Class F Mounted race at Toulouse over 2950m on 10 January. Might play a minor role
Disappointing recent form and finished 8th last time out in a Class F harness race at Toulouse over 2950m on 7 January. Capable of popping up in a place when in the mood
Disappointing recent form and finished 8th last time out in a Class F harness race at Toulouse over 2950m on 7 January. Capable of popping up in a place when in the mood
Very unreliable but was a winner last time out in a Class F Mounted race at Argentan over 2875m on 26 December. Capable of scoring again
Very unreliable but was a winner last time out in a Class F Mounted race at Argentan over 2875m on 26 December. Capable of scoring again
On a long losing run but was fourth last time out in a Class F Mounted race at Toulouse over 2325m on 16 January. Could play a minor role
On a long losing run but was fourth last time out in a Class F Mounted race at Toulouse over 2325m on 16 January. Could play a minor role
Disqualified last time out at this track on 19 January, Has struggled of late and needs major improvement to win
Disqualified last time out at this track on 19 January, Has struggled of late and needs major improvement to win
In good shape and was third last time out in a Class E harness race at Nantes over 3000m on 13 January. Can contest the finish again
In good shape and was third last time out in a Class E harness race at Nantes over 3000m on 13 January. Can contest the finish again
On a very long losing run and was 5th in a Class F Mounted race at Toulouse over 2950m on 10 January. Others are preferred
On a very long losing run and was 5th in a Class F Mounted race at Toulouse over 2950m on 10 January. Others are preferred
Has struggled of late and was 12th in a Class F harness race at Toulouse over 2750m on 7 January. Others are preferred
Has struggled of late and was 12th in a Class F harness race at Toulouse over 2750m on 7 January. Others are preferred
Disqualified last time out at Toulouse on 6 December. Needs to find a few lengths to win this race
Disqualified last time out at Toulouse on 6 December. Needs to find a few lengths to win this race
IVANHOE DU CLOS (7) didn't have to exert himself to win last time. He is ideally entered under these conditions to double-up. Last-start Vincennes runner-up JIMINY CRICKET (10) need only repeat his latest performance to challenge for race honours, which also applies to JINGLE PACA (4) who had the measure of several re-opposing rivals last time and will be competitive for victory. JANGO BELLO (3) and JOYAU DE LA COTE (5) are others with legitimate podium aspirations.
Only modest form of late and was 6th in Class E at Toulouse over 2325m on 7 January. More is needed to beat these rivals
Only modest form of late and was 6th in Class E at Toulouse over 2325m on 7 January. More is needed to beat these rivals
Unreliable but was runner-up in Class E at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2650m on 9 January. Can go one better this time around
Unreliable but was runner-up in Class E at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2650m on 9 January. Can go one better this time around
Did not show his best when 6th in a Class E Mounted race at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2650m on 9 January. Better in harness races and has a winning chance
Did not show his best when 6th in a Class E Mounted race at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2650m on 9 January. Better in harness races and has a winning chance
Disqualified last time out at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat on 9 January. Needs major improvement to win
Disqualified last time out at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat on 9 January. Needs major improvement to win
Disqualified last time out at Toulouse over 7 January. Fitter this time and is capable of an upset
Disqualified last time out at Toulouse over 7 January. Fitter this time and is capable of an upset
Unreliable of late and was 6th in Class E at Toulouse over 2950m on 10 January. Might play a minor role
Unreliable of late and was 6th in Class E at Toulouse over 2950m on 10 January. Might play a minor role
Returned to form with a Class E win at Toulouse over 2150m on 7 January. Can follow up if in the same mood
Returned to form with a Class E win at Toulouse over 2150m on 7 January. Can follow up if in the same mood
Showed improvement when runner-up in Class B at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2925m on 6 January. Can go one better this time
Showed improvement when runner-up in Class B at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2925m on 6 January. Can go one better this time
Has struggled of late and was 13th in Class C at Vincennes over 2700m on 29 December. Unlikely to win
Has struggled of late and was 13th in Class C at Vincennes over 2700m on 29 December. Unlikely to win
KING DRY (8) found only the smart Krooner d'Heripre too good at Cagnes earlier this month and a repeat of that performance should suffice here. KING TRACK (5) is making up for lost time after a lengthy absence and he shouldn't be hastily condemned for his disqualification at Toulouse earlier this month. He leads the opposition ahead of KING DE BOUTEAU (3), more effective in the harness code, and KHALIFE DELALANDE (7) who need only confirm the form and improvement of his recent Toulouse victory to play a leading role.
Has really struggled of late and was 14th in Class E at Toulouse over 2750m on 16 January. Needs to find a few lengths to win
Has really struggled of late and was 14th in Class E at Toulouse over 2750m on 16 January. Needs to find a few lengths to win
Unreliable but did run well when third in Class F at Vincennes over 2850m on 11 January. Has a winning chance
Unreliable but did run well when third in Class F at Vincennes over 2850m on 11 January. Has a winning chance
In very good form and was runner-up in Class D at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2150m on 6 January. Can go one better this time
In very good form and was runner-up in Class D at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2150m on 6 January. Can go one better this time
Did not show his best when 8th in Class D at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2650m on 9 January. In good form before that and is not out of it
Did not show his best when 8th in Class D at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2650m on 9 January. In good form before that and is not out of it
Very consistent of late and was runner-up in Class D at Vincennes over 2100m on 3 January. Be right there at the finish once again
Very consistent of late and was runner-up in Class D at Vincennes over 2100m on 3 January. Be right there at the finish once again
Holding form well and was fourth last time out in Class D at Vincennes over 2175m on 11 January. Big chance in this line-up
Holding form well and was fourth last time out in Class D at Vincennes over 2175m on 11 January. Big chance in this line-up
On a very long losing run and was 5th in Class D at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2925m on 3 January. More is needed to beat these rivals
On a very long losing run and was 5th in Class D at Cagnes-sur-Mer over 2925m on 3 January. More is needed to beat these rivals
Has really struggled of late and was tenth in Class D at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2650m on 23 December. Needs to find a few lengths to win
Has really struggled of late and was tenth in Class D at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2650m on 23 December. Needs to find a few lengths to win
Has major disqualification issues and was 8th in Class B at Vincennes over 2700m on 31 December. Capable of a surprise when wise
Has major disqualification issues and was 8th in Class B at Vincennes over 2700m on 31 December. Capable of a surprise when wise
Disappointing last run when 6th in a GR.3. at Toulouse over 2950m on 20 November. In good form before that and has a place chance
Disappointing last run when 6th in a GR.3. at Toulouse over 2950m on 20 November. In good form before that and has a place chance
In very good form and was victorious last time out in Class B at Vincennes over 2700m on 31 December. Can follow up
In very good form and was victorious last time out in Class B at Vincennes over 2700m on 31 December. Can follow up
Ultra-consistent and was third in Class A at Vincennes over 2100m on 5 January. Should be involved with the finish yet again
Ultra-consistent and was third in Class A at Vincennes over 2100m on 5 January. Should be involved with the finish yet again
Difficult to see past Jean-Paul Marmion-trained veterans GRECO BELLO (12) and HALICIA BELLA (11), who should play leading roles despite awkward starting positions on the outside of the second row. Recent Vincennes runner-up HAPPY DU BOIS (5) wouldn't be winning out of turn and will be competitive with a 25m headstart. Fellow front-row starters ICARE DU BERYL (4), whose recent failure is best forgotten, and thriving GRAND TRIO LUDOIS (3) aren't taken lightly either.