Argentan 08 February 2020
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Tends to go well when not disqualified but sanctioned in last three and must reaffirm
Tends to go well when not disqualified but sanctioned in last three and must reaffirm
Has hinted at ability on turf but has it all to prove on sand. Look elsewhere
Has hinted at ability on turf but has it all to prove on sand. Look elsewhere
Not devoid of ability but appears limited and is best watched on return from a three months absence
Not devoid of ability but appears limited and is best watched on return from a three months absence
One win from eight starts and has been consistent for the most part. Enters the equation
One win from eight starts and has been consistent for the most part. Enters the equation
Delicate trotter but not void of ability. Has a good draw behind the car-start and cannot be ruled out
Delicate trotter but not void of ability. Has a good draw behind the car-start and cannot be ruled out
Has hinted at ability in 2018 but unplaced in both starts last year and is best to watch
Has hinted at ability in 2018 but unplaced in both starts last year and is best to watch
Well-bred trotter who showed plenty of promise last year. Unshod behind for the first time
Well-bred trotter who showed plenty of promise last year. Unshod behind for the first time
Eighteen starts without a win and is unlikely to trouble the judge this time either
Eighteen starts without a win and is unlikely to trouble the judge this time either
Has demonstrated ability last season. Big expectations on return to competition
Has demonstrated ability last season. Big expectations on return to competition
Broke maiden tag on fourth attempt at the end of April last year on turf. Off since then
Broke maiden tag on fourth attempt at the end of April last year on turf. Off since then
Unremarkable trotter that has not made the frame since the summer and is best to watch
Unremarkable trotter that has not made the frame since the summer and is best to watch
Useful performer under the saddle and will have nothing to offer back under harness
Useful performer under the saddle and will have nothing to offer back under harness
Has hinted at ability last year but has lost his form since last autumn and is best watched
Has hinted at ability last year but has lost his form since last autumn and is best watched
Went off the mark on turf in April last year but a complete write-off since
Went off the mark on turf in April last year but a complete write-off since
Won his first start back one month ago but flopped in next outing. Cannot be ruled out
Won his first start back one month ago but flopped in next outing. Cannot be ruled out
Blows hot and cold but can trot on a good day and cannot be ruled out for a place
Blows hot and cold but can trot on a good day and cannot be ruled out for a place
The remarkably bred (7) GINGER UP had an excellent start to his career before loosing his action at Lignieres in his last outing of 2019. He will be fully fit for this re-entry run and can get back in the winners enclosure. (9) GUAPO has been given a little bit of time off after flopping at Meslay and will be interesting to see back in action. Watch for (15) GOSPEL VET and (16) GLORIEUX DU GITE.
Just one success from twenty nine and did show some progress in most recent outing at the venue
Just one success from twenty nine and did show some progress in most recent outing at the venue
Posted a creditable effort at the venue on re-entry following a five months absence. Will come on for the run
Posted a creditable effort at the venue on re-entry following a five months absence. Will come on for the run
Course & distance winner Modest recent form but somewhat reassured in his last start at the venue. Still has a few lengths to find
Course & distance winner Modest recent form but somewhat reassured in his last start at the venue. Still has a few lengths to find
Unreliable trotter but can go well on a good day and is not one to be underrated
Unreliable trotter but can go well on a good day and is not one to be underrated
A clear second to (10) FLASH VALMONT in last start over course & distance. Can be in the mix once again
A clear second to (10) FLASH VALMONT in last start over course & distance. Can be in the mix once again
One time winner from nineteen. Off since early September and chances limited
One time winner from nineteen. Off since early September and chances limited
Yet to win a race after twenty six start and seems to be more effective under the saddle now
Yet to win a race after twenty six start and seems to be more effective under the saddle now
Seldom finishes far from the action in this division but needs to up her game to score
Seldom finishes far from the action in this division but needs to up her game to score
Good class of a mare in the other code and is unlikely to trouble the judge
Good class of a mare in the other code and is unlikely to trouble the judge
Course & distance winner who has been in fine fettle all winter. Goes barefoot and has every chance
Course & distance winner who has been in fine fettle all winter. Goes barefoot and has every chance
Dual winner from twenty four who boast a good record over course & distance. Not out of it
Dual winner from twenty four who boast a good record over course & distance. Not out of it
Poor recent efforts under harness are reflective of his chances. Best to watch
Poor recent efforts under harness are reflective of his chances. Best to watch
Long time maiden who ran a good race over course & distance in last start. Can pop-up
Long time maiden who ran a good race over course & distance in last start. Can pop-up
Just the one win from thirty and has been struggling for some time. Look elsewhere
Just the one win from thirty and has been struggling for some time. Look elsewhere
Good consistent mare who has not won for some time. Has a Leading chance
Good consistent mare who has not won for some time. Has a Leading chance
Two victories and two runner-up spots from four starts barefoot. Shortlisted
Two victories and two runner-up spots from four starts barefoot. Shortlisted
Dual winner from twenty. Disappointed in last two and must reaffirm
Dual winner from twenty. Disappointed in last two and must reaffirm
Well-entered three time winner who has flopped in both her starts this term
Well-entered three time winner who has flopped in both her starts this term
A winner over course and distance two starts ago (10) FLASH VALMONT has since run a good race at Saint-Brieuc but all shoes come off today and he might be hard to catch. (16) FANAK DU BOCAGE has not won a race for some time but has been knocking hard so should be closely monitored. (16) FANAK DU BOCAGE can boast an impressive record when racing barefoot and is shortlisted too.
Not devoid of ability but remains very delicate. Can be in the mix if applied
Not devoid of ability but remains very delicate. Can be in the mix if applied
Won first time out in February last year but has been regressive since. Must reaffirm
Won first time out in February last year but has been regressive since. Must reaffirm
Bounced back to form in last start against the colt. Up against fillies only today and should go close
Bounced back to form in last start against the colt. Up against fillies only today and should go close
One time winner - on turf - from nine. Off since 11 October and will need the race
One time winner - on turf - from nine. Off since 11 October and will need the race
Tends to go well when not disqualified. Good last run at the venue and can be given some thoughts
Tends to go well when not disqualified. Good last run at the venue and can be given some thoughts
Placed twice in seven starts last year. Off since 8 September and likely to need the run
Placed twice in seven starts last year. Off since 8 September and likely to need the run
Showed plenty of promise last year and is worth a look in despite returning from the break
Showed plenty of promise last year and is worth a look in despite returning from the break
Only podium from fifteen starts is under the saddle and is far too delicate to trust
Only podium from fifteen starts is under the saddle and is far too delicate to trust
Yet to break her maiden tag but showed improvement in last two and cannot be ruled out
Yet to break her maiden tag but showed improvement in last two and cannot be ruled out
Posted three solid efforts on turf last year. Off since 8 September though and first run on sand
Posted three solid efforts on turf last year. Off since 8 September though and first run on sand
Has not shown any enthusiasm for the game in four starts in either code and is easily passed over
Has not shown any enthusiasm for the game in four starts in either code and is easily passed over
Has demonstrated ability on turf last year but has it all to prove on sand. Off since early November
Has demonstrated ability on turf last year but has it all to prove on sand. Off since early November
Went off the mark in March last year but has gone cold since then and is hard to fancy
Went off the mark in March last year but has gone cold since then and is hard to fancy
Broke maiden tag at the venue a fortnight ago. Sanctioned at Mauquenchy since but expected to make amends
Broke maiden tag at the venue a fortnight ago. Sanctioned at Mauquenchy since but expected to make amends
Showed some promise before her last sanction at the venue. Lebourgeois steps in for the drive today so is best to monitor
Showed some promise before her last sanction at the venue. Lebourgeois steps in for the drive today so is best to monitor
Fourteen starts without a win but is consistent and can pick up some money
Fourteen starts without a win but is consistent and can pick up some money
The delicate (3) GREYVILLE SOMOLLI showed a nice rebound of form in her last outing and from her good draw behind the car-start should be a serious player in this line-up. (7) GINGER LOVE has not raced for some time but he proved last year that he is worth a race of this nature. (14) GAIA DE PADD is back at the track that saw her register her only previous success.
Has long been off the boil and is unlikely to have any impact on the outcome of the race
Has long been off the boil and is unlikely to have any impact on the outcome of the race
Has failed to make the frame since June 2018 and looks hard to fancy on that basis
Has failed to make the frame since June 2018 and looks hard to fancy on that basis
A better horse than last effort suggests. Has a good draw behind the car-start and can go close
A better horse than last effort suggests. Has a good draw behind the car-start and can go close
Has become more effective under the saddle at present and is hard to make a case for
Has become more effective under the saddle at present and is hard to make a case for
Seems to have improved significantly since last December and can make it three victories in a row
Seems to have improved significantly since last December and can make it three victories in a row
Dual winner from thirty nine and recent efforts leave a lot to be desired
Dual winner from thirty nine and recent efforts leave a lot to be desired
Dual winner from thirty. Best to forget last effort and should give a good account barefoot today
Dual winner from thirty. Best to forget last effort and should give a good account barefoot today
Last seen in the winners enclosure on turf in August last year. Posted four poor efforts since
Last seen in the winners enclosure on turf in August last year. Posted four poor efforts since
Useful performer on turf but has not raced for six months and is best to be watched
Useful performer on turf but has not raced for six months and is best to be watched
Was in good form prior to being sent on a summer break last year and has struggled since back in action
Was in good form prior to being sent on a summer break last year and has struggled since back in action
Seldom wins races but has ability and can get a look in although stays shod
Seldom wins races but has ability and can get a look in although stays shod
Has done nothing of note since winning a class F at Saint-Malo last July
Has done nothing of note since winning a class F at Saint-Malo last July
A complete write off this winter and although has ability can be passed over
A complete write off this winter and although has ability can be passed over
Inconsistent three-time winner who did show signs of a return to form last time. More needed
Inconsistent three-time winner who did show signs of a return to form last time. More needed
Not devoid of ability but regularly displays a lack of discipline. Must get his house in order
Not devoid of ability but regularly displays a lack of discipline. Must get his house in order
Has not won for some time and needs to find a few lengths to win this race
Has not won for some time and needs to find a few lengths to win this race
It took (5) EDEN GEDE a long time to get off the mark but he did it in a claimer at Vincennes two weeks ago and followed up a few days later at Mauquenchy. He is taken to make it three on the bounce and gets the vote ahead of (7) EXCELEBRATION who goes unshod unlike in his last start. (3) ELVIS D'AUVRECY is a better horse than his last start suggests.
Has failed to make the frame in last thirteen starts and will have nothing to offer
Has failed to make the frame in last thirteen starts and will have nothing to offer
Placed once in ten starts last year. Off since 1 September and likely to need the race
Placed once in ten starts last year. Off since 1 September and likely to need the race
Seems to be heading the right direction after a lean patch and warrants the utmost respect
Seems to be heading the right direction after a lean patch and warrants the utmost respect
Three time winner from thirty two. On-form and could be a serious player from this good draw
Three time winner from thirty two. On-form and could be a serious player from this good draw
A bit disappointing when only seventh last time out. Consistent before that. Might play a minor role
A bit disappointing when only seventh last time out. Consistent before that. Might play a minor role
Course & distance winner who has been a touch disappointing this winter. Look elsewhere
Course & distance winner who has been a touch disappointing this winter. Look elsewhere
Productive last summer but lost her form in September. returns from a four and half months absence and can be passed over
Productive last summer but lost her form in September. returns from a four and half months absence and can be passed over
Three time winner from fifty one. Reassured at Angers in last run and could be worth a look in
Three time winner from fifty one. Reassured at Angers in last run and could be worth a look in
Battling to regain winning form. Has ability though and could spring a surprise
Battling to regain winning form. Has ability though and could spring a surprise
Won two consecutive races before losing her form at the end of last October and needs to reaffirm
Won two consecutive races before losing her form at the end of last October and needs to reaffirm
Showed a nice rebound of form in last start when racing without hind shoes. Same feature applies today
Showed a nice rebound of form in last start when racing without hind shoes. Same feature applies today
Decent mare in the provinces but disappointed in all three starts this term
Decent mare in the provinces but disappointed in all three starts this term
Obvious lack of consistency but has ability and with application can be involved at the finish
Obvious lack of consistency but has ability and with application can be involved at the finish
Opened account at Chateaubriant in August last year but a complete write-off since then
Opened account at Chateaubriant in August last year but a complete write-off since then
Has done little of note since last summer and is not easy to back under these circumstances
Has done little of note since last summer and is not easy to back under these circumstances
Smart mare under the saddle who returns to competition after a nine months break. Look elsewhere
Smart mare under the saddle who returns to competition after a nine months break. Look elsewhere
(3) EASY MESLOISE comes in the race on the back of two solid performances at Toulouse and has pulled a good draw behind the car-start. There may be a slight concern that she runs fully shod but she is unlikely to find another entry as good as this one anytime soon. Winner of a class F at Nantes at the start of January (4) EASY GIRL could be the main threat to the selection. (8) ELEGANCE DE LARRE shall confirm her last good effort at Angers.
Last podium was registered in an amateur race in December. Faces a much tougher assignment here today
Last podium was registered in an amateur race in December. Faces a much tougher assignment here today
Last seen on the podium in November 2017 and cannot be worth any consideration
Last seen on the podium in November 2017 and cannot be worth any consideration
Good class of a horse under the saddle but will have nothing to offer here
Good class of a horse under the saddle but will have nothing to offer here
A complete write-off since May 2018 and can easily be passed over
A complete write-off since May 2018 and can easily be passed over
Seldom wins races but consistently finishes in the thick of things. Player
Seldom wins races but consistently finishes in the thick of things. Player
Four victories from fifty two starts and was beaten a long way on re-entry. Has work to do
Four victories from fifty two starts and was beaten a long way on re-entry. Has work to do
Course & distance winner who was far from disgraced in his last start at Bordeaux in an identical race. Place chance
Course & distance winner who was far from disgraced in his last start at Bordeaux in an identical race. Place chance
No win since August 2018 but seems on the upgrade and could get in on the action
No win since August 2018 but seems on the upgrade and could get in on the action
Well-entered on the front line but has failed to make the frame since April last year and is hard to fancy
Well-entered on the front line but has failed to make the frame since April last year and is hard to fancy
Smart horse who boast a solid strike rate of eleven from twenty-three. Hind shoes come off and should be ready after a good comeback run
Smart horse who boast a solid strike rate of eleven from twenty-three. Hind shoes come off and should be ready after a good comeback run
A complete write-off in last two months of 2019 and was beaten a long way on re-entry at Mauquenchy
A complete write-off in last two months of 2019 and was beaten a long way on re-entry at Mauquenchy
Useful trotter in the other code and will have little to offer back under harness
Useful trotter in the other code and will have little to offer back under harness
Has been disappointing for some time but is well-spoken and could spring a surprise
Has been disappointing for some time but is well-spoken and could spring a surprise
Erratic trotter who has been a complete flop in both starts this year. Ignore
Erratic trotter who has been a complete flop in both starts this year. Ignore
Has long been off the boil and is easily passed over. Look elsewhere
Has long been off the boil and is easily passed over. Look elsewhere
Registered a fourth career victory at the venue last November but has been in modest form since then
Registered a fourth career victory at the venue last November but has been in modest form since then
Six time winner who showed an unexpected rebound of form in his last start. Outside chance
Six time winner who showed an unexpected rebound of form in his last start. Outside chance
Has struggled in the other code last back end and is not easy to fancy on return to harness
Has struggled in the other code last back end and is not easy to fancy on return to harness
(10) DUC D'IDEE has won eleven races from twenty three starts so far. He has a lot of ability and looks interesting without hind shoes and with a run under his belt. (5) DAROLD DE PLAY has enjoyed a productive month last December and will make the most of his 25m initial advantage on the selection. (13) CHAMBORD FROMENTRO does not look the most obvious player on form but he is well-spoken and can spring a surprise.
