Auteuil 03 March 2019
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Won over hurdles at Auteuil in November before a battling win on his chase debut at Pau in December. A lot to like
Won over hurdles at Auteuil in November before a battling win on his chase debut at Pau in December. A lot to like
Showed some good figures at Cagnes sur Mer this winter but things look much tougher back at Auteuil
Showed some good figures at Cagnes sur Mer this winter but things look much tougher back at Auteuil
Runner-up on chase debut at the venue last November. Off since then but expected to be ready
Runner-up on chase debut at the venue last November. Off since then but expected to be ready
Easy winner when off the mark over fences at Angers last month. Takes a step up in grade
Easy winner when off the mark over fences at Angers last month. Takes a step up in grade
Two good runs over hurdles at the venue last year before a fourth place in a Compiegne Group III in November. Won well on chase debut at Toulouse last month
Two good runs over hurdles at the venue last year before a fourth place in a Compiegne Group III in November. Won well on chase debut at Toulouse last month
Six start maiden who has been consistent on both codes so far and can get a look in
Six start maiden who has been consistent on both codes so far and can get a look in
Easy winner when off the mark on chase debut at Nimes in November last year. Takes a big step up in grade
Easy winner when off the mark on chase debut at Nimes in November last year. Takes a big step up in grade
A winner on both codes so far. Was not disgraced on sole run at Auteuil last year. Enters the equation
A winner on both codes so far. Was not disgraced on sole run at Auteuil last year. Enters the equation
(1) BEL APSIS seems to tick many boxes and could have the edge in this competitive and fascinating opener. He won at Auteuil over hurdles last year which is a big advantage and has taken well to the fences since then. (5) FANDANGO has shown a lot of class over hurdles here last year too and was never under any pressure when he scored on his chase debut at Toulouse last month.
Seven time winner who is off since April last year. Has it all to prove at Auteuil
Seven time winner who is off since April last year. Has it all to prove at Auteuil
Won his only start over hurdles last year over this course & distance and was having his first seasonal start that time
Won his only start over hurdles last year over this course & distance and was having his first seasonal start that time
Got back in the winners box at Cagnes sur Mer last December before flopping in a Group III. Does not have much room for maneuver
Got back in the winners box at Cagnes sur Mer last December before flopping in a Group III. Does not have much room for maneuver
Course & distance winner in 2016. Enjoyed a good sequence this winter before being pulled-up in last start. Can make amends
Course & distance winner in 2016. Enjoyed a good sequence this winter before being pulled-up in last start. Can make amends
Pulled-up in a claiming hurdle at Cagnes sur Mer last December on sole start over hurdles
Pulled-up in a claiming hurdle at Cagnes sur Mer last December on sole start over hurdles
A very promising dual-purpose horse in his early days. Flopped on re-entry at Pau but should show a totally different figure today
A very promising dual-purpose horse in his early days. Flopped on re-entry at Pau but should show a totally different figure today
Won his two starts over the fences at Pau this winter. Must be considered on switchback to hurdles
Won his two starts over the fences at Pau this winter. Must be considered on switchback to hurdles
Has not raced since May 2017 and although had shown plenty of ability at the time can be overlooked
Has not raced since May 2017 and although had shown plenty of ability at the time can be overlooked
Placed a couple of times on the flat on fibresand this winter. Makes his debut over hurdles
Placed a couple of times on the flat on fibresand this winter. Makes his debut over hurdles
(4) SHAKAPON's last run at Pau is best to be forgotten. He finds here a great entry and should get back in the winners enclosure. (2) CELTINO is a serious horse and although his last run was disappointing he is another one who should show a different figure back at Auteuil. (6) CHRIS DE BEAUMONT is in for redemption after a poor re-entry effort at Pau.
Won at the venue last year. Posted a fair comeback run at Fontainebleau. On a career-high mark
Won at the venue last year. Posted a fair comeback run at Fontainebleau. On a career-high mark
Seldom wins races but is very competitive off this mark. Can run well fresh. Respected
Seldom wins races but is very competitive off this mark. Can run well fresh. Respected
Just the one win from 21 but consistent in the handicap chase division and can get a look in
Just the one win from 21 but consistent in the handicap chase division and can get a look in
Had his career plagued by leg problems but remains a nice horse and cannot be written off
Had his career plagued by leg problems but remains a nice horse and cannot be written off
Has it all to prove at Auteuil but comes in on the back of a solid winning effort at Pau
Has it all to prove at Auteuil but comes in on the back of a solid winning effort at Pau
All three career wins at Pau. On a lifetime low-mark and can surprise
All three career wins at Pau. On a lifetime low-mark and can surprise
Won a condition race over course & distance last June. Hard to fancy on the back of his recent modest efforts
Won a condition race over course & distance last June. Hard to fancy on the back of his recent modest efforts
Lightly-raced gelding who has taken well to the Auteuil course last year. Still a maiden but looks a plausible candidate
Lightly-raced gelding who has taken well to the Auteuil course last year. Still a maiden but looks a plausible candidate
Posted two solid efforts over this course & distance last back end off that same mark. Runs well fresh and is respected
Posted two solid efforts over this course & distance last back end off that same mark. Runs well fresh and is respected
Multiple course & distance winner who enjoyed some good fortune last back end. Competitive off this mark and can get a look in
Multiple course & distance winner who enjoyed some good fortune last back end. Competitive off this mark and can get a look in
Made a honorable return to action at Toulouse last month following a 17 months layoff. Will strip fitter this time and is not out of it
Made a honorable return to action at Toulouse last month following a 17 months layoff. Will strip fitter this time and is not out of it
Has been very consistent over the obstacles last year. Lightly-raced and on a fair mark first time in a handicap
Has been very consistent over the obstacles last year. Lightly-raced and on a fair mark first time in a handicap
Useful one time winner who will have little room for maneuver in a race like this. Not a priority
Useful one time winner who will have little room for maneuver in a race like this. Not a priority
Productive at Pau this winter and must be respected on return to Auteuil today
Productive at Pau this winter and must be respected on return to Auteuil today
Modest for the most part and is unlikely to shake things up in a race of this nature
Modest for the most part and is unlikely to shake things up in a race of this nature
(2) CAFERTITI showed last year that he can run well fresh. He has plenty of credentials in this division and looks a solid contender despite returning from a three and half months break. (9) RADIOLOGUE is very effective over this course and distance and can also run well off a break. (5) VIOLON DE BREJOUX has not raced at Auteuil for some time but comes in on the back of a nice success at Pau and is respected.
Won five from nine last year including one Group I. Would have preferred a longer distance
Won five from nine last year including one Group I. Would have preferred a longer distance
A distant fourth to (1) GALOP MARIN in a Group II last November here. Is distance-suited and warrants respect
A distant fourth to (1) GALOP MARIN in a Group II last November here. Is distance-suited and warrants respect
Has never competed at this level but showed good form at Pau and can pick up a small check
Has never competed at this level but showed good form at Pau and can pick up a small check
Fourth to (1) GALOP MARIN in a Group I last November here. Place chance
Fourth to (1) GALOP MARIN in a Group I last November here. Place chance
Very effective at Cagnes sur Mer but has rarely produced the good at Auteuil. Not a priority
Very effective at Cagnes sur Mer but has rarely produced the good at Auteuil. Not a priority
Consistent hurdler who has been placed a few times in Group III races but has yet to produce the good at Auteuil over hurdles
Consistent hurdler who has been placed a few times in Group III races but has yet to produce the good at Auteuil over hurdles
Grand dual purpose sort winning ten times from seventy four. On-form and can stake a claim
Grand dual purpose sort winning ten times from seventy four. On-form and can stake a claim
Lightly-raced over hurdles and definitely has ability. Can pick up a check if staying on his all four feet
Lightly-raced over hurdles and definitely has ability. Can pick up a check if staying on his all four feet
Finished third in Group I before landing a Group III over course & distance at the end of November. Player
Finished third in Group I before landing a Group III over course & distance at the end of November. Player
Good consistent hurdler at Auteuil but has yet to prove himself at Group level
Good consistent hurdler at Auteuil but has yet to prove himself at Group level
(1) GALOP MARIN was an impressive winner of The Grand Prix d'Automne last back end and will take a power of beating despite returning from a four months absence. His main rival may be stablemate (9) RAFFLES SUN who has shown nice improvement in this discipline last season. (2) BERGERAC and (4) TITI DE MONTMARTRE may have to settle for place.
Four wins from thirty-one run on the flat. Should be ready for first run over jumps
Four wins from thirty-one run on the flat. Should be ready for first run over jumps
Talented half-bred mare that is three from thirteen on the flat. Big expectations on first start over jumps
Talented half-bred mare that is three from thirteen on the flat. Big expectations on first start over jumps
One place from three runs on the flat last year. First start for new yard
One place from three runs on the flat last year. First start for new yard
Two victories and one second place from three runs on the flat last year. Respected on hurdle bow
Two victories and one second place from three runs on the flat last year. Respected on hurdle bow
Just the one win from thirty-two on the flat. Poor last run at Chantilly. Others preferred
Just the one win from thirty-two on the flat. Poor last run at Chantilly. Others preferred
Modest performer on the flat and looks hard to make a case on hurdle debut
Modest performer on the flat and looks hard to make a case on hurdle debut
Newcomer by Apsis whose dam was a decent performer on the flat. see local betting for more clues
Newcomer by Apsis whose dam was a decent performer on the flat. see local betting for more clues
Placed once from six starts on the flat mostly in UK. See betting for more clues. Has been supplemented
Placed once from six starts on the flat mostly in UK. See betting for more clues. Has been supplemented
Well-related french half-bred who is a winner on the flat last year. Must be respected
Well-related french half-bred who is a winner on the flat last year. Must be respected
Useful performer on the flat who is having his first run for his new yard.
Useful performer on the flat who is having his first run for his new yard.
Won on debut on the flat at Clairefontaine in June last year. Well beaten in two subsequent starts. Off since 22 September
Won on debut on the flat at Clairefontaine in June last year. Well beaten in two subsequent starts. Off since 22 September
Has posted two creditable efforts in bumpers on fibresand. Plouganou in the plate is worth noting
Has posted two creditable efforts in bumpers on fibresand. Plouganou in the plate is worth noting
Nine start maiden on the flat. A couple of creditable efforts in handicaps. See betting for more clues
Nine start maiden on the flat. A couple of creditable efforts in handicaps. See betting for more clues
Poor form on the flat. First run for new yard and interesting to see Nabet on board
Poor form on the flat. First run for new yard and interesting to see Nabet on board
(4) BONAPARTE SIZING has demonstrated nice aptitude on the flat and is out of a decent NH mare so can be given a tentative vote in this contest where all runners make their debut over jumps. (1) GIANYAR is another decent performer on the flat who is worth some consideration. The half-bred (2) DIVA D'ATHOM is sure to attract some support.
French Gold Cup winner in 2015. Has not won a race since November 2016
French Gold Cup winner in 2015. Has not won a race since November 2016
Group I winner at 4. Enjoyed a good 2018 season. Can run well fresh. Player
Group I winner at 4. Enjoyed a good 2018 season. Can run well fresh. Player
Won four from nine last year after missing all of 2017. Can run well off a break
Won four from nine last year after missing all of 2017. Can run well off a break
Has a bit to prove in this class of event but goes well over this course & distance and cannot be discounted
Has a bit to prove in this class of event but goes well over this course & distance and cannot be discounted
Grand old servant on both codes but has a bit to prove at Auteuil and does not look an obvious choice
Grand old servant on both codes but has a bit to prove at Auteuil and does not look an obvious choice
Listed winner who was also second in a Group III over course & distance last year. First time against the older horses
Listed winner who was also second in a Group III over course & distance last year. First time against the older horses
Has produced some good performances at the venue last year after missing all of 2017. Can get a look in
Has produced some good performances at the venue last year after missing all of 2017. Can get a look in
Has come back in good shape at Pau after missing 2018. Has more to offer and can have a say
Has come back in good shape at Pau after missing 2018. Has more to offer and can have a say
Reassured last time out when runner-up in a Group III at Pau. is confirmed at the venue and must be respected
Reassured last time out when runner-up in a Group III at Pau. is confirmed at the venue and must be respected
(2) ROI MAGE has nothing to prove at this level and generally runs well fresh. He will take a power of beating and gets a confident vote to make a winning return to action. (9) SAINTE TURGEON is a solid performer over this course and her recent runner-up effort at Pau is very encouraging. Veteran (1) MILORD THOMAS can be in the mix. (6) BLASIMON will be interesting to follow first time against his older counterparts.
Impressive at the end of last year. Can run well fresh and warrants serious consideration
Impressive at the end of last year. Can run well fresh and warrants serious consideration
Course & distance winner. Soundly beaten at Pau last time but cannot be totally ruled out
Course & distance winner. Soundly beaten at Pau last time but cannot be totally ruled out
Lightly-raced gelding who posted a solid effort first time in a handicap last September. Off since then but Plouganou in the plate so expected to be fit
Lightly-raced gelding who posted a solid effort first time in a handicap last September. Off since then but Plouganou in the plate so expected to be fit
Has improved nicely throughout 2018. Off since July though and may need the race
Has improved nicely throughout 2018. Off since July though and may need the race
Good last start in this division over longer in November. Returns from a three months layoff
Good last start in this division over longer in November. Returns from a three months layoff
Has been in good form all winter. Is confirmed at the venue and very competitive off this current mark
Has been in good form all winter. Is confirmed at the venue and very competitive off this current mark
Four wins from 18 starts. Competitive off this mark and at the venue. Enters the equation
Four wins from 18 starts. Competitive off this mark and at the venue. Enters the equation
Has done very well since switching yards last November. On a high mark though. Place chance
Has done very well since switching yards last November. On a high mark though. Place chance
Won on re-entry off that same mark last year and therefore has to be considered
Won on re-entry off that same mark last year and therefore has to be considered
Pleased last time in a handicap hurdle at Pau. First time at Auteuil and a big question mark
Pleased last time in a handicap hurdle at Pau. First time at Auteuil and a big question mark
Four wins last year but mostly seen over the fences in recent months. On a workable mark though
Four wins last year but mostly seen over the fences in recent months. On a workable mark though
Five start maiden but has some decent form in condition hurdle at the venue last year. On a fair mark on handicap debut
Five start maiden but has some decent form in condition hurdle at the venue last year. On a fair mark on handicap debut
Has done nothing but improved over the winter and although has jumped up in the weight must be seriously considered
Has done nothing but improved over the winter and although has jumped up in the weight must be seriously considered
Ten start maiden who is having his first run at Auteuil. Has ability but others make more appeal
Ten start maiden who is having his first run at Auteuil. Has ability but others make more appeal
Smart horses over the fences but may have his work cut out back over hurdles
Smart horses over the fences but may have his work cut out back over hurdles
Sole win came in a handicap chase last October at Compiegne. Has ability but looks hard to fancy against those experienced rivals
Sole win came in a handicap chase last October at Compiegne. Has ability but looks hard to fancy against those experienced rivals
Reassured in last two outings at Pau and could be the surprise package in this race
Reassured in last two outings at Pau and could be the surprise package in this race
One place from four starts so far. First run at Auteuil. Yard is on-form and could pop-up at a nice price
One place from four starts so far. First run at Auteuil. Yard is on-form and could pop-up at a nice price
(1) SPIRIT SUN must carry some weight today but he was impressive enough at the end of last year to suggest he can make a winning return to action. He is still lightly-raced and should have improved over the winter. (3) JANIDEX is an inexperienced horse but Plouganou has taken the ride so must be given some consideration. (6) DESAGUADERO has been in good heart all winter and has a chance.
Useful chaser in the provinces and can be given some consideration on first run over the Auteuil fences
Useful chaser in the provinces and can be given some consideration on first run over the Auteuil fences
Just the one win from seventeen. Unreliable but is fit and can go close of in the mood
Just the one win from seventeen. Unreliable but is fit and can go close of in the mood
Needed the run last time at Angers. Will strip fitter and is not without a shout
Needed the run last time at Angers. Will strip fitter and is not without a shout
Has done nothing but improved with each start in 2019 and has certainly plenty more to offer
Has done nothing but improved with each start in 2019 and has certainly plenty more to offer
Eight start maiden who fell at the venue five days ago. Not a priority
Eight start maiden who fell at the venue five days ago. Not a priority
Easy winner ahead of (4) COCODY DU BANCO in his last start at Pau. Has obvious claims on the back of this effort
Easy winner ahead of (4) COCODY DU BANCO in his last start at Pau. Has obvious claims on the back of this effort
Long time maiden whose recent efforts are not good enough to warrant any support. Ignore
Long time maiden whose recent efforts are not good enough to warrant any support. Ignore
Is clearly on-form but takes a step up in grade and has yet to produce the good after three starts at Auteuil
Is clearly on-form but takes a step up in grade and has yet to produce the good after three starts at Auteuil
(4) COCODY DU BANCO was along way behind (6) CARNET D'OR SIVOLA at Pau but the Nicolle-trained gelding seems to have improved significantly since with an easy victory at Fontainebleau. He can reverse the form with his rival today and can end the day on a good note for top-trainer Francois Nicolle who has a brace of solid chances throughout the card. (2) CALIF D'OUDAIRIES and (3) AHQUECOUCOU can be in the mix.
