Amiens 09 December 2024

Lightly raced and progressive trotter, especially in this barefoot configuration - at the top of his game after 2 wins from 3 recent appearances, the latest over 2725m at Pornichet on 31 October. Sets the standard

Experienced trotter with the means to play a leading role, especially if confirming/building on the form of his last-start 2nd (shod) at Graignes over 2725m on 23 November. Yoann Lebourgeois in the sulky an advantage

Regained momentum recently in 5 starts after a 4-month break, confirming the form and improvement of his 2nd at Chartres in October by finishing 4th over 2500m at Reims on 14 November (both in this shoe-fitting)

Honest hard-knocker with sound references/form credentials - seldom far off the mark, though hard to win with (2 wins from 37 starts). Didn't go unnoticed (6th) in a course-and-distance event on 15 November

Versatile but unreliable trotter who isn't entirely incapable of getting into the picture if bouncing back from a last-start disqualification in a similar course-and-distance contest on 5 October. For lovers of outsiders

Inconsistent but undeniably capable performer whose last-start 2800m victory at Chartres on 26 November proved he retains sufficient means. Confirmation expected

Sparingly raced trotter with the form and experience to play a leading role, even with his irons fitted. Caught the eye when finishing 5th (shod) over 2500m at Reims on 14 November resuming after a 6-month absence

Placed once (3rd) in 7 appearances this year but disqualified in 3 outings, including his latest at Mauquenchy over 2850m on 17 November. Others preferred

Honest hard-knocking trotter with sound references/form credentials, which include finishing 3rd in 2 of his last 3 starts - the latest over 2850m at Mauquenchy on 22 November. Dark horse

Consistent hard-knocker who seldom finishes far off the mark but rarely wins - just 1 victory from 24 starts. Didn't go unnoticed when finishing 6th over 2800m at Chartres on 26 November

Opened his account at Castera-Verduzan over 2150m in August but made no impression in his 2 subsequent starts, the latest (10th) on this track over the same distance on 15 November. For another day

Improved recently in 3 starts with this shoeing configuration. Confirmed as much with a course-and-distance victory on 15 November so shouldn't be taken lightly, despite his second-row starting berth

He revealed considerable promise early in his career but has flattered to deceive this year (disqualified twice and unplaced 4 times in 6 starts this year, the latest (7th) over 2950m at Saint-Malo on 1 November. Could do better racing in this shoe-fitting for the first time

Confirmed the form/improvement of his Strasbourg 2nd last month by filling the runners-up berth again at Agen over 2575m on 17 November. Attractive outsider

Last-start winner of a 2850m amateur race at Mauquenchy on 24 November with his irons (shod). Not taken lightly racing barefoot on this occasion

Out-of-sorts veteran trotter, soundly beaten in consecutive recent starts - the latest (10th) on 26 November at Chartres over 2825m. Best watched for now

Consistent hard-knocker who seldom finishes far off the mark but rarely wins - has 2 victories from 56 starts. Shouldn't be hastily condemned for finishing 10th in a 2850m amateur race at Mauquenchy on 24 November

Versatile hard-knocker with sound references in both trotting disciplines. Shouldn't be hastily condemned for his recent failure (disqualification) in a 2825m mounted race at Le Croise-Laroche on 25 November

Experienced veteran mare with sound references under these conditions/in this barefoot configuration. Not taken lightly in a race of this nature, despite finishing 9th over 2700m at Vincennes on 23 November

Honest hard-knocker whose form/consistency and experience should stand him in good stead. Shouldn't be hastily condemned for his failure (disqualification) at Vire on 1 December - has the means to redeem himself

A veteran trotter whose efficiency/competitiveness at this level and under these conditions is beyond doubt. Showed his form and well-being with an encouraging 4th over 2825m at Chartres on 26 November

Versatile veteran with sound references in both codes - seldom finishes far off the mark. Didn't go unnoticed when finishing 6th in a 2850m mounted race at Mauquenchy on 24 November

Experienced mare with references at a higher level, though most effective racing unshod. Soundly beaten in her last 2 starts, both shod - the latest (14th) in a 2750m Quinte+ event at Cabourg on 12 July. Watch for now

Soundly beaten in 3 consecutive recent outings, the latest (14th) over 2800m at Vire on 1 December. Judged on his best references, he could get into the picture in a race of this nature Yoann Lebourgeois at the helm

Inconsistent but undeniably capable performer with references at a higher level under these conditions/with this shoeing configuration. Didn't go unnoticed when 7th over 2500m at Reims on 24 November - keep safe

Delicate (seldom far from a fault) but retains the means to play a leading role in a race of this ilk if remaining wise. Disqualified in consecutive recent starts, the latest at Mauquenchy on 22 November - not taken lightly

Won back-to-back 2550m races at Dieppe in September but lost her way since - disqualified in 3 subsequent appearances and unplaced twice, including her last start (10th) at Mauquenchy over 2850m on 28 November

Unbeaten in 2 starts with this shoe-fitting but hasn't been seen since winning over 2550m at Bordeaux a year ago (on 28 December 2023). Not taken lightly on his reappearance, especially in this configuration - beware!

Bounced back to form with a reassuring 4th over 2800m at Vire on 1 December and needs only to confirm the form/improvement of that performance to fight for victory. Winning chance

Experienced hard-knocker with sound references/form credentials at a higher level under these conditions. Finished 10th in a much stronger race over 2100m at Vincennes on 17 November but should fare better here

Capable trotter with references at a higher level but out of sorts at present - soundly beaten in 4 consecutive starts, the latest (11th) over 2875m at Enghien on 27 October. For another day

Consistent hard-knocker whose experience and improved recent form will stand him in good stead. Didn't go unnoticed when finishing 5th at Reims over 2500m on 24 November - respected from an ideal starting berth

Delicate trotter, seldom far from a fault - disqualified in 4 of his last 5 races, including each of his last 3 starts. Returned from a 3-month absence faulting at Mauquenchy on 28 November - retains the means to do better

Experienced mare with sound form references but is most effective without her irons (unshod). Absent since finishing 4th over 2550m at Reims on 20 May - best watched for now

A complicated trotter (rarely far from a fault) but usually acquits himself well when avoiding disqualification. Confirmed as much with a reassuring 3rd over 2725m at Graignes on 23 November - keep safe

Inconsistent and out of sorts recently but has references at a higher level and retains sufficient means to win a race of this nature. Well-beaten 12th at Mauquemchy (2850m) on 13 November - could well redeem himself

A model of consistency with solid form references/credentials at this level and in this shoeing configuration, including a last-start 4th over 2550m at Bordeaux on 24 November. Candidate for success

Bounced back from a disappointing performance (9th) at Reims with a reassuring 3rd at Le Croise-Laroche in a 2700m amateur race on 2 December. Not taken lightly

Consistent hard-knocker with sound references/form credentials, including a last-start 4th at Vincennes over 2850m on 27 November. Attractive outsider

A model of consistency and is in good form, albeit at a lower level - finished 2nd in a 2900m amateur race at this venue on 1 December. For another day

Experienced hard-knocker with sound references under these/similar conditions, especially in this (barefoot) configuration. Not taken lightly in a race like this, despite finishing 10th at Le Croise-Laroche on 1 November

Delicate and seldom far from a fault but won back-to-back races in July before fluffing her lines (disqualified) at Argentan on 10 August. Absent since but is barefoot on her return with David Thomain engaged - respect

Versatile hard-knocker with sound references in both trotting categories (seldom far off the mark). Didn't go unnoticed (7th) under the saddle at Caen on 9 November and is respected on her return to the harness code

Last-start winner over 2825m at Chartres on 4 November and needs only to confirm that form/improvement to fight for victory again. Candidate for success

Honest hard-knocker with sound references/form credentials at this level and in this shoe-fitting. Shouldn't be hastily condemned for finishing 11th at Reims over 2500m on 14 November

Complicated mare, rarely far from a fault though usually acquits herself well when avoiding disqualification. Shouldn't be hastily condemned for her latest failure at Cordemais on 24 November. All or nothing

She lost her way/form early this year at a higher level and shouldn't be underestimated/hastily condemned, despite finishing 11th at Mauquenchy on 10 November when resuming after a 9-month absence. Keep safe

Last-start winner in this (barefoot) configuration at Pornichet over 2725m on 31 October and she should play another leading role here under similar conditions. Respected

Inconsistent and out of sorts recently. Unlikely to trouble the judge on the evidence of her last start (13th) at Chateaubriant on 1 December. Others preferred

Consistent hard-knocker with sound references. Shouldn't be hastily condemned for her latest failure (11th) over 2825m at Cordemais on 24 November - can do better

Disqualified more often than not (in 7 of her last 8 starts) but has the undeniable means to win a race like this if applied/remaining wise. The drop in class and switch to this shoe-fitting for the first time could well prove a masterstroke - question of wisdom

Complicated mare, disqualified in 4 of her last 5 appearances - the latest at Ecommoy on 22 September. Must reaffirm - for another day

Experienced mare soundly beaten (unplaced) in all 9 appearances this year, the latest (12th) at Chartres over 2800m on 26 November. Others preferred

Delicate mare, seldom far from a fault - disqualified in 4 consecutive starts, the latest on this course over the same distance on 1 December when resuming after a 6-month absence. Best watched for now

Inconsistent and out of sorts recently but is undeniably capable of redeeming herself in a race of this nature. Didn't go unnoticed when finishing 7th at Cordemais over 2825m on 24 November - attractive outsider

Honest hard-knocker with sound references/form credentials at this level in this unshod configuration. Didnt go unnoticed when finishing 6th over 2550m at Reims on 14 November - place chance from the second row

In good form and was fifth in a class F at Reims over 2550m on 14 November. He won the only previous attempt on this track and should make a bold bid

Has ability but was disqualified in a class F at Reims over 2550m on 14 November. Remains barefoot. Capable of bouncing back to be competitive if wise

Well beaten 8th in a class E Angouleme over 2750m on 6 October. The last two efforts have been poor and others make much more appeal

Fifth at Rouen-Mauquenchy over 2150m on 10 November. Others are preferred in this line-up

Disqualified in a class F at Reims over 2550m on 14 November. Unreliable but when wise is seldom far off them

Finished a disappointing 6th at Rouen-Mauquenchy over 2150m on 10 November. The penultimate saw a third at this track and he deserves to be respected

Only modest of late and was fifth in a class E at La Capelle over 2700m on 11 November. Remains barefoot. Will be fitter this time and can play a minor role

Consistent and was third at Mons over 2300m on 20 November. Remains barefoot. Holding form well and is capable of earning some minor money

Finished 7th in a class F at Reims over 2550m on 24 November. In and out of form and it is hard to trust

Finished fourth in a class F at Le Croise-Laroche over 2700m on 2 December. Remains barefoot. Can contest the finish again

Has been good so far and was a winner in a class F at Graignes over 2700m on 11 November. Impressed on return and can win again

Has some fair form and was ffth in a class E at Vincennes over 2700m on 21 November. Seldom far off them and is not out of it

Not disgraced when third in a class F at Reims over 2550m on 24 November. Improved effort and is not out of it

Has some fair form and was fourth in a class F at this track over 2400m on 15 November. Can play a minor role at best

Disqualified in a class F at this track over 2400m on 15 November. Must be wise to have a chance

Hard to trust and was dsqualified in a class E at Rouen-Mauquenchy over 2850m on 28 November. When wise is competitive

Not disgraced when fifth in a class F at this track over 2400m on 15 November. Can earn some minor money

Finished third in the last two starts, the latest in a class F at Saint-Galmier over 2650m on 24 November. Might play a minor role

Unreliable and was fourth in a class F at this track over 2400m on 1 December. Some improvement in the latest at this track but others make more appeal

Knocking hard at the door and was runner-up in the last two starts, the latest in a class F at Vire over 2225m on 20 November. Will get her day soon

Has disqualification issues and was disqualified in a class F at this track over 2400m on 15 November. When wise is capable but she is hard to trust

Finished 6th in a class F at Reims over 2550m on 24 November. Others are preferred in this line-up

Well beaten 8th in a class F at this track over 2400m on 15 November. Disappointing latest effort at this track and others are preferred

Has shown promise and was a winner in a class G at Chartres over 2800m on 17 November. If taking to the right-hander can be involved in the finish again