Angers 31 January 2020
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Well-related filly who has qualified in 1'1.81 at Meslay Du Maine last year. Betting will guide but looks interesting
Well-related filly who has qualified in 1'1.81 at Meslay Du Maine last year. Betting will guide but looks interesting
Newcomers from this yard generally need the run. Watch unless betting shows otherwise
Newcomers from this yard generally need the run. Watch unless betting shows otherwise
Newcomer from a modest background. Posted a creditable effort on qualification session
Newcomer from a modest background. Posted a creditable effort on qualification session
Interesting newcomer by Orlando Vici. Has qualified for racing over a left-handed course
Interesting newcomer by Orlando Vici. Has qualified for racing over a left-handed course
Newcomer by Prodigious who is entrusted to Gaby Gelormini. Must be considered
Newcomer by Prodigious who is entrusted to Gaby Gelormini. Must be considered
Newcomer by Boccador who is a half-sister to smart performers Fly With Us and Dynamite Marceaux. Respected
Newcomer by Boccador who is a half-sister to smart performers Fly With Us and Dynamite Marceaux. Respected
Filly by Cocktail Jet and is a half-sister to useful performer Banjo De La Noemie
Filly by Cocktail Jet and is a half-sister to useful performer Banjo De La Noemie
Showed progress in second career start at Cabourg in August. Off since then
Showed progress in second career start at Cabourg in August. Off since then
Has done nothing of note in five starts to date and is unlikely to pose a threat
Has done nothing of note in five starts to date and is unlikely to pose a threat
Three modest efforts under harness and more recently disqualified on ridden debut. Best to watch
Three modest efforts under harness and more recently disqualified on ridden debut. Best to watch
Never a factor in two starts at Enghien last summer. Hard to make a case for
Never a factor in two starts at Enghien last summer. Hard to make a case for
Beaten a long way in second career start at Vincennes one month ago. Has too much to find
Beaten a long way in second career start at Vincennes one month ago. Has too much to find
Posted a creditable first start effort at Amiens last October. Has not run since
Posted a creditable first start effort at Amiens last October. Has not run since
Showed better intentions in third career start at Nantes three weeks ago. First run over a right-handed track
Showed better intentions in third career start at Nantes three weeks ago. First run over a right-handed track
The fillies who have already run have shown little of note so it may be best to go the way of the newcomers. Both (5) HEROIQUE DELO and (1) HAVANE DE FRECA qualified nicely for racing over right-handed courses and jockey's booking on the former suggests she is ready to give this a good account. (8) HANADAMA and (13) HALTESS GRIFF look the most interesting among the experienced candidates.
Was well in the race when sanctioned at Chateaubriant in second career start last time out. Can spring a surprise
Was well in the race when sanctioned at Chateaubriant in second career start last time out. Can spring a surprise
Did not go unnoticed despite the sanction on debut at Nantes this month. Worth a look in on ridden debut
Did not go unnoticed despite the sanction on debut at Nantes this month. Worth a look in on ridden debut
Well-backed when sanctioned on race debut in a ridden contest this month at Mauquenchy
Well-backed when sanctioned on race debut in a ridden contest this month at Mauquenchy
Never a factor in five starts in either code last year and can be overlooked
Never a factor in five starts in either code last year and can be overlooked
Has never made the frame in eight starts under harness thus far. Hard to fancy on ridden debut
Has never made the frame in eight starts under harness thus far. Hard to fancy on ridden debut
One place from ten starts to date including eight in this code. Not a priority
One place from ten starts to date including eight in this code. Not a priority
One place and ten disqualifications from twelve starts and is easily passed over
One place and ten disqualifications from twelve starts and is easily passed over
Posted a good first start effort last June at Caen in a ridden contest but has only disappointed since
Posted a good first start effort last June at Caen in a ridden contest but has only disappointed since
Seldom finishes far from the action in this branch of the game and can pick up some stake money
Seldom finishes far from the action in this branch of the game and can pick up some stake money
Opened account in first start in this code last time out at Chateaubriant. Has plenty more to offer
Opened account in first start in this code last time out at Chateaubriant. Has plenty more to offer
Comes in on the back of two creditable efforts in this code and will have his chances
Comes in on the back of two creditable efforts in this code and will have his chances
Progressive gelding who posted a solid third place effort at Cabourg in last start of 2019. Respected
Progressive gelding who posted a solid third place effort at Cabourg in last start of 2019. Respected
A winner under harness last year. Improved last run under the saddle and is not out of it
A winner under harness last year. Improved last run under the saddle and is not out of it
One win and one disqualification from two runs in this code last year. Off since September
One win and one disqualification from two runs in this code last year. Off since September
Has shown improved behavior in her last two starts in this code and must be given consideration
Has shown improved behavior in her last two starts in this code and must be given consideration
Is well-entered but has done little of note at the end of last year and is unlikely to trouble the judge on return to competition
Is well-entered but has done little of note at the end of last year and is unlikely to trouble the judge on return to competition
(12) GERFAUT D'HAMELINE looked like a horse with a lot of improvement in him when he finished third in a class E at Cabourg last month. He can go off the mark today at the expense of (2) GILOU DE CONNEE who is associated with top-rider Eric Raffin on his debut in the ridden code. (10) GAVROCHE D'OMBLAIS (14) GALEO BLEU and (11) GUEPARD D'HERMES are also noted.
Has hinted at ability with one win from nine runs last year. Unplaced on seasonal bow at Vincennes
Has hinted at ability with one win from nine runs last year. Unplaced on seasonal bow at Vincennes
Won two of his last three starts. Steps up in grade but will have his chances
Won two of his last three starts. Steps up in grade but will have his chances
Broke maiden tag at Cabourg on tenth attempt this month. Ran barefoot for the first time on this occasion
Broke maiden tag at Cabourg on tenth attempt this month. Ran barefoot for the first time on this occasion
Twelve start maiden who returns from a three months absence and is best to watch
Twelve start maiden who returns from a three months absence and is best to watch
Long time maiden who showed improvement in last start at Agen but this is tougher today
Long time maiden who showed improvement in last start at Agen but this is tougher today
Quality filly but can prove a handful. Has a good draw on the front row and on good behavior should be a big player
Quality filly but can prove a handful. Has a good draw on the front row and on good behavior should be a big player
Dual winner from eight. Steps up marginally in grade but remains capable of picking up some money
Dual winner from eight. Steps up marginally in grade but remains capable of picking up some money
Had an excellent start to 2020. Goes barefoot today again and should have a big chance
Had an excellent start to 2020. Goes barefoot today again and should have a big chance
Got her career off to a shaky start but has begun to come good. Should play a leading role despite the draw on second tier
Got her career off to a shaky start but has begun to come good. Should play a leading role despite the draw on second tier
Won two modest races on turf last summer but has proved delicate on sand. Others preferred
Won two modest races on turf last summer but has proved delicate on sand. Others preferred
Has been very consistent thus far and set a personal best in her last start at Vincennes. Enters the equation
Has been very consistent thus far and set a personal best in her last start at Vincennes. Enters the equation
Had a good start to his career on turf last year but has failed to confirm on sand so far
Had a good start to his career on turf last year but has failed to confirm on sand so far
One success from fifteen starts. Reassured last time out and could be interesting running barefoot for the first time
One success from fifteen starts. Reassured last time out and could be interesting running barefoot for the first time
Had a promising start to her career at the end of 2018 but has failed to confirm last season
Had a promising start to her career at the end of 2018 but has failed to confirm last season
Posted a pair of creditable efforts on turf last year. Registered a first podium on sand at Agen in last start. Has more to do
Posted a pair of creditable efforts on turf last year. Registered a first podium on sand at Agen in last start. Has more to do
One time winner from six. Returns from a 133 days absence and is best to watch
One time winner from six. Returns from a 133 days absence and is best to watch
A very easy winner of her last start at Cabourg at the beginning of the month (9) GIRL DU RIL has now put her bad behavior behind her and is expected to confirm this success. (11) GOMORRA QUICK ran a very good race at Vincennes and today's contest could be easier. Judged on her penultimate effort (6) GRACE DU LUPIN is another one who could be closely involved.
Looked a promising mare in her early days. Disqualified on return to competition at Nantes recently. Likely to need this run too
Looked a promising mare in her early days. Disqualified on return to competition at Nantes recently. Likely to need this run too
Had a good start to 2019 but has lost her form and needs to reaffirm at present
Had a good start to 2019 but has lost her form and needs to reaffirm at present
A complete write-off in 2019 and is not worth much consideration. Look elsewhere
A complete write-off in 2019 and is not worth much consideration. Look elsewhere
Dual winner from twenty six starts. Went through a rough patch last autumn before being sent for a break
Dual winner from twenty six starts. Went through a rough patch last autumn before being sent for a break
Returns from a 186 days absence and last efforts are far from inspiring. Ignore
Returns from a 186 days absence and last efforts are far from inspiring. Ignore
Has not finished on the podium since September 2018. Off since last July and can be overlooked
Has not finished on the podium since September 2018. Off since last July and can be overlooked
Long time maiden who pops-up every now and again. Cannot be totally ruled out for a place
Long time maiden who pops-up every now and again. Cannot be totally ruled out for a place
Three time winner from twenty six. Showed a nice rebound of form in last start at Argentan
Three time winner from twenty six. Showed a nice rebound of form in last start at Argentan
Opened account at Chateaubriant last summer but has done nothing of note since
Opened account at Chateaubriant last summer but has done nothing of note since
Was not disgraced in her two starts of the year but needs to raise her game to win today
Was not disgraced in her two starts of the year but needs to raise her game to win today
Useful trotter in the French provinces but returns from a three months absence and is best to watch
Useful trotter in the French provinces but returns from a three months absence and is best to watch
Has long been struggling with form and is unlikely to pose a threat at the finish
Has long been struggling with form and is unlikely to pose a threat at the finish
Was on a good run of form at the end of 2019 but flopped in both starts this season. Is confirmed right-handed though and can pop-up
Was on a good run of form at the end of 2019 but flopped in both starts this season. Is confirmed right-handed though and can pop-up
Tends to go well when not disqualified. Has run well at this venue before and must be respected
Tends to go well when not disqualified. Has run well at this venue before and must be respected
Delicate mare but effective when she keeps her action together. Can be shortlisted
Delicate mare but effective when she keeps her action together. Can be shortlisted
Obvious lack of consistency but can trot on a good day. effective over right-handed courses and must be considered
Obvious lack of consistency but can trot on a good day. effective over right-handed courses and must be considered
It may be wise to look at the second row candidates in this modest contest for apprentices. (16) EMBA DU VIVIER is not the most reliable trotter but she generally goes well right-handed and could win if she is in the right mood. Both (15) ELLA D'OCCAGNES and (14) ELIANIS CELESTE are very delicate but they also have the ability to feature prominently if they keep their action together.
Cannot be worth any consideration on current form and is easily passed over
Cannot be worth any consideration on current form and is easily passed over
Course & distance winner whose last efforts leave a lot to be desired. Look elsewhere
Course & distance winner whose last efforts leave a lot to be desired. Look elsewhere
Seldom wins races but never finishes far from the action and can get a look in
Seldom wins races but never finishes far from the action and can get a look in
A nine time winner in this code. Has tuned up under harness for this and cannot be ruled out
A nine time winner in this code. Has tuned up under harness for this and cannot be ruled out
Confirmed horse in the ridden code. Easy winner of a class D at Vincennes in last start and will have his chances
Confirmed horse in the ridden code. Easy winner of a class D at Vincennes in last start and will have his chances
Delicate trotter but won a couple of valuable contests last year. Returns from a 98 days absence
Delicate trotter but won a couple of valuable contests last year. Returns from a 98 days absence
Poor recent form is probably reflective of his chances and will have few takers
Poor recent form is probably reflective of his chances and will have few takers
Comes in on the back of seven consecutive victories in this code and is expected to make it eight in a row
Comes in on the back of seven consecutive victories in this code and is expected to make it eight in a row
One fourth place from seven starts last year and is unlikely to trouble the judge on first run of the season
One fourth place from seven starts last year and is unlikely to trouble the judge on first run of the season
Still fairly inexperienced in this branch of the game but definitely has ability and cannot be ruled out
Still fairly inexperienced in this branch of the game but definitely has ability and cannot be ruled out
Although he was already a good horse in his native country Italy (8) SOLCIO ZL has improved significantly since racing on French soil and is expected to record an eighth consecutive victory. (5) DARKO DES BROUSSES has a lot of stamina and could prove a danger to the selection who has it all to prove this distance. (3) ESPOIR DE MADKER and (10) ASTRE D'OR can fill the minor placings.
Has shown early promise late 2018 but disappointed last season. Eric Raffin in the kart today and all shoes come off
Has shown early promise late 2018 but disappointed last season. Eric Raffin in the kart today and all shoes come off
One success from seventeen starts. Not disgraced at Saint-Brieuc in last start but more is required today
One success from seventeen starts. Not disgraced at Saint-Brieuc in last start but more is required today
Has won the three starts she has completed so far. Disqualified in seven other attempts
Has won the three starts she has completed so far. Disqualified in seven other attempts
Long time maiden who is more confirmed in the other code and will have little to offer
Long time maiden who is more confirmed in the other code and will have little to offer
Won three races last year. Did not go unnoticed on first start of the season at Mauquenchy and can be shortlisted
Won three races last year. Did not go unnoticed on first start of the season at Mauquenchy and can be shortlisted
Dual winner from thirteen. Soundly beaten in last two starts of 2019 and is best to watch on return from a two months absence
Dual winner from thirteen. Soundly beaten in last two starts of 2019 and is best to watch on return from a two months absence
Has done little of note since imposing in the provinces six months ago and can expect to have few takers
Has done little of note since imposing in the provinces six months ago and can expect to have few takers
A two time winner from eighteen runs. Disqualified on return from the break and will not be easy to trust
A two time winner from eighteen runs. Disqualified on return from the break and will not be easy to trust
Dual winner from seventeen. Posted a very promising comeback run at Cabourg on 5 January and can be considered
Dual winner from seventeen. Posted a very promising comeback run at Cabourg on 5 January and can be considered
Better than last run suggests. Goes barefoot this time and can be in the final shake-up
Better than last run suggests. Goes barefoot this time and can be in the final shake-up
Three victories and one place from five starts to date. Off since end of October but runs barefoot so expected to be ready
Three victories and one place from five starts to date. Off since end of October but runs barefoot so expected to be ready
Just one win from twenty-five but has been knocking at the door recently. Well-entered on the front line
Just one win from twenty-five but has been knocking at the door recently. Well-entered on the front line
Modest recent efforts in this code do little to inspire confidence. Best to watch
Modest recent efforts in this code do little to inspire confidence. Best to watch
Mixes the good with the less good and can probably be overlooked on return from a 52 days absence
Mixes the good with the less good and can probably be overlooked on return from a 52 days absence
Enjoyed a productive summer last year before losing her form in September. Has not run for four and half months
Enjoyed a productive summer last year before losing her form in September. Has not run for four and half months
(11) FLORA DE LA VALLEE seldom disappoints and although she has not been seen on the track for more than three months she runs barefoot and that indicates that she is fit and ready. (5) FUN LADY BLACK ran a much better race than her last placing suggests and she has to be seriously considered. (1) FIERE ET BELLE is still very delicate but could spring a surprise with the assistance of Eric Raffin.
Dual winner from twenty four starts. Is clearly unreliable but can pop-up in the places if in the mood
Dual winner from twenty four starts. Is clearly unreliable but can pop-up in the places if in the mood
Lightly-raced gelding who is two from thirteen. On-form and cannot be excluded of the equation
Lightly-raced gelding who is two from thirteen. On-form and cannot be excluded of the equation
Recent report cards fail to inspire any confidence. Look elsewhere for a winner
Recent report cards fail to inspire any confidence. Look elsewhere for a winner
Opened account at Chateaubriant on twenty-eighth attempt twelve days ago. Tougher task assigned today but entitled to do well
Opened account at Chateaubriant on twenty-eighth attempt twelve days ago. Tougher task assigned today but entitled to do well
Last seen in the winners enclosure when winning a claimer at Bordeaux last month. Needs to up his game
Last seen in the winners enclosure when winning a claimer at Bordeaux last month. Needs to up his game
very delicate trotter but got back down to business with a last start victory at Chateaubriant and has more to offer
very delicate trotter but got back down to business with a last start victory at Chateaubriant and has more to offer
Has done nothing of note since winning at Caen last March. Best to be watched
Has done nothing of note since winning at Caen last March. Best to be watched
Won two races end of 2018 but a complete write-off last year and must reaffirm
Won two races end of 2018 but a complete write-off last year and must reaffirm
Twenty one starts without a win and is unlikely to break his maiden tag this time either
Twenty one starts without a win and is unlikely to break his maiden tag this time either
Showed an unexpected return to form in last run at Mauquenchy and will try to confirm
Showed an unexpected return to form in last run at Mauquenchy and will try to confirm
Modest individual with better aptitude for the other code and chances slim at best
Modest individual with better aptitude for the other code and chances slim at best
Has bounced back to form since racing barefoot and should give a good account once again
Has bounced back to form since racing barefoot and should give a good account once again
Good class of a horse but fully shod on second start back and unlikely to be fit yet
Good class of a horse but fully shod on second start back and unlikely to be fit yet
Consistent type when racing without hind shoes but fully shod today and best to watch
Consistent type when racing without hind shoes but fully shod today and best to watch
Registered both harness victories over right-handed courses. On-form and is one to watch closely
Registered both harness victories over right-handed courses. On-form and is one to watch closely
Decent sort that showed marked improvement at Enghien on second start back but flopped in next outing. Returns from a three months absence
Decent sort that showed marked improvement at Enghien on second start back but flopped in next outing. Returns from a three months absence
Disappointed in last run at Vincennes after a couple of solid efforts earlier. Cannot be ruled out
Disappointed in last run at Vincennes after a couple of solid efforts earlier. Cannot be ruled out
Can prove tricky at the time but returned to winning form in last run and must be considered
Can prove tricky at the time but returned to winning form in last run and must be considered
(12) FAN QUICK RUSH has shown marked improvement since he started to race unshod and looks a good starting point despite his initial position on the second row. (4) FAUST DE BEYLEV took some time to get off the mark but did well at Chateaubriant and can follow up with the assistance of Eric Raffin. (6) FLASH QUICK is not the easiest to handle but he has bags of talent and cannot be ignored.
Has endured stride issues in 2019 and is probably best to watch on seasonal bow following a two months break
Has endured stride issues in 2019 and is probably best to watch on seasonal bow following a two months break
Useful mare under the saddle. Is clearly on-form and should be respected on switchback to harness
Useful mare under the saddle. Is clearly on-form and should be respected on switchback to harness
Useful mare in the amateur division but is unlikely to make a major impact in a race of this nature
Useful mare in the amateur division but is unlikely to make a major impact in a race of this nature
Placed just once in twelve starts last year and is best to watch on return from a 82 days absence
Placed just once in twelve starts last year and is best to watch on return from a 82 days absence
Enjoyed some good fortune in first half of 2019 but off the boil since and hard to fancy
Enjoyed some good fortune in first half of 2019 but off the boil since and hard to fancy
Very effective in the amateur division but things look tougher here and others are preferred
Very effective in the amateur division but things look tougher here and others are preferred
Registered her two career victories last summer but has been unable to step up in grade since
Registered her two career victories last summer but has been unable to step up in grade since
Seldom finishes far from the action. Unlucky when disqualified in last run at Pontchateau and can make amends
Seldom finishes far from the action. Unlucky when disqualified in last run at Pontchateau and can make amends
Struggling to win and recent runs have been poor so is best to pass over
Struggling to win and recent runs have been poor so is best to pass over
Showed signs of a return to form mid-December before flopping in her subsequent two starts. Can be overlooked
Showed signs of a return to form mid-December before flopping in her subsequent two starts. Can be overlooked
Capable on a good day but not at her sharpest of late and is best watched for now
Capable on a good day but not at her sharpest of late and is best watched for now
Enjoyed some good fortune in both codes last season before losing her form in December. Others preferred
Enjoyed some good fortune in both codes last season before losing her form in December. Others preferred
Produced two very good efforts during the autumn but below par since. Shoes on and no threat
Produced two very good efforts during the autumn but below par since. Shoes on and no threat
Went through a purple patch last November but has lost her form since December and must reaffirm
Went through a purple patch last November but has lost her form since December and must reaffirm
Showed a rebound of form in last start at Cagnes Sur Mer following a couple of blips and cannot be excluded of the equation
Showed a rebound of form in last start at Cagnes Sur Mer following a couple of blips and cannot be excluded of the equation
Nine time winner from seventy two. Fully shod on return from a 147 days absence and can be watched
Nine time winner from seventy two. Fully shod on return from a 147 days absence and can be watched
Good class of a mare whose last run over a trip too short can be forgiven. Expected to make amends
Good class of a mare whose last run over a trip too short can be forgiven. Expected to make amends
Not the easiest to handle but impressive in two of last four at Vincennes. One win and one place from two previous starts at Angers
Not the easiest to handle but impressive in two of last four at Vincennes. One win and one place from two previous starts at Angers
(18) DECOLORATION would ave certainly made the frame had she not lost her stride coming out of the home turn at Vincennes. She has run well at Angers in the past and is expected to make amends. (17) DENTELLA BELLA made an unusual fool last time out at Vincennes. She should be rewarded for her consistency and must be shortlisted. (8) DOLLY SI (14) COOL STAR and (15) DIVA BEAUREGARDcan also be given consideration.
