Auteuil 16 March 2019
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Newcomer by Blue Bresil out of a three time winner on the flat. Has been supplemented and on-form yard
Newcomer by Blue Bresil out of a three time winner on the flat. Has been supplemented and on-form yard
Has failed to make the frame in two starts on the flat last back end. See betting for clues
Has failed to make the frame in two starts on the flat last back end. See betting for clues
Well-related French half-bred by Lord du Sud. Must be given some consideration
Well-related French half-bred by Lord du Sud. Must be given some consideration
Filly making her debut over jumps for trainer Jehan Bertran de Balanda. Unplaced on sole start on the flat last year
Filly making her debut over jumps for trainer Jehan Bertran de Balanda. Unplaced on sole start on the flat last year
Newcomer by High Rock from a small yard and is unlikely to garner much support
Newcomer by High Rock from a small yard and is unlikely to garner much support
French half-bred filly making her debut for trainer Arnaud Chaille-Chaille. Will be fit and ready
French half-bred filly making her debut for trainer Arnaud Chaille-Chaille. Will be fit and ready
Half-sister to UK Group III-placed Ciel de Neige and is worth monitoring in the local market
Half-sister to UK Group III-placed Ciel de Neige and is worth monitoring in the local market
Newcomer by Kapgarde out of a maiden mare who has had one winner from three to run
Newcomer by Kapgarde out of a maiden mare who has had one winner from three to run
Newcomer trained by Guillaume Macaire by No Risk At All and out of a dual hurdle winner
Newcomer trained by Guillaume Macaire by No Risk At All and out of a dual hurdle winner
Filly by Martaline out of a one time winner over hurdle. Sister to smart performer Saint Xavier
Filly by Martaline out of a one time winner over hurdle. Sister to smart performer Saint Xavier
Filly by Rail Link out of a dual NH winner and can be given some consideration
Filly by Rail Link out of a dual NH winner and can be given some consideration
Francois Nicolle's (10) J'HALUCELE is a well-bred filly whose dam won over hurdles first time out. She is by Martaline and has it all on pedigree to succeed in this code. (9) ATERISK is another who is from a decent NH family and is sure to garner plenty of support. (6) GRAKOWNIA and (7) TOMBEE DU CIEL can fill up the placings.
Has turned into a top-class chaser in 2018. Can run well fresh. First start for new yard
Has turned into a top-class chaser in 2018. Can run well fresh. First start for new yard
Won The Grand Steeple de Paris in 2015 and was second in 2016. Not seen at his best last year. Posted a creditable comeback run over hurdles last month
Won The Grand Steeple de Paris in 2015 and was second in 2016. Not seen at his best last year. Posted a creditable comeback run over hurdles last month
Yet to prove himself at this level of competition and although from a top-yard will be hard to fancy
Yet to prove himself at this level of competition and although from a top-yard will be hard to fancy
Lightly-raced gelding who scored in a condition race over course & distance last year. Takes a major step up in grade
Lightly-raced gelding who scored in a condition race over course & distance last year. Takes a major step up in grade
Group III winner and Group I placed over fences in 2017. Very productive over hurdles last year. Back over the fences with every chance
Group III winner and Group I placed over fences in 2017. Very productive over hurdles last year. Back over the fences with every chance
A fifteen time winner from twenty-one starts (1) SAINT GOUSTAN BLUE showed last back end that he is now among the best chasers in France and gets the vote to make a winning return to action for his new handler Dominique Bressou. Veteran (2) STORM OF SAINTLY somewhat reassured in a Fontainebleau hurdle last month and commands respect back over the fences. The talented (5) DALIA GRANDCHAMP is not one to be overlooked.
Solid winner of an identical race over shorter here last time. Upped eight pounds
Solid winner of an identical race over shorter here last time. Upped eight pounds
Second to (1) CELTIOR last time out. Beaten two lenghts but has eight pounds to reverse the form with his rival
Second to (1) CELTIOR last time out. Beaten two lenghts but has eight pounds to reverse the form with his rival
Won a Quinte Race at Auteuil last back end. First time under this mark. May need the run
Won a Quinte Race at Auteuil last back end. First time under this mark. May need the run
Posted a creditable fourth place effort in the race of reference on 26 February. Place chance again
Posted a creditable fourth place effort in the race of reference on 26 February. Place chance again
Won a Quinte race at Cagnes sur Mer last back end but seems to be high in the handicap at present
Won a Quinte race at Cagnes sur Mer last back end but seems to be high in the handicap at present
Not the most reliable horse but is competitive off this mark and can run well fresh. Outside chance
Not the most reliable horse but is competitive off this mark and can run well fresh. Outside chance
Poor first run at Auteuil last time. Heavier ground should suit better this time. Can make amends
Poor first run at Auteuil last time. Heavier ground should suit better this time. Can make amends
Was far from disgraced on comeback at Auteuil two weeks ago but is much more effective at Cagnes sur Mer. Others preferred
Was far from disgraced on comeback at Auteuil two weeks ago but is much more effective at Cagnes sur Mer. Others preferred
Has taken well to hurdling and looks interesting first time in a handicap. Shortlisted
Has taken well to hurdling and looks interesting first time in a handicap. Shortlisted
Unreliable mare but has placed in this division before and can spring a surprise. Remains hard to recommend
Unreliable mare but has placed in this division before and can spring a surprise. Remains hard to recommend
A clear third behind (1) CELTIOR and (2) MELCHIEF here last time out. Unlikely to reverse the form but remains a sound place prospect
A clear third behind (1) CELTIOR and (2) MELCHIEF here last time out. Unlikely to reverse the form but remains a sound place prospect
Won three times over fences last year and was placed twice in big handicap hurdle. Will come on from last run and can get a look in
Won three times over fences last year and was placed twice in big handicap hurdle. Will come on from last run and can get a look in
Runner-up off this same mark in an identical contest last October. Off since mid-November and may need the run
Runner-up off this same mark in an identical contest last October. Off since mid-November and may need the run
Decent chaser who managed to win a condition hurdle last year at Auteuil. Likely to need the run and is probably best to watch
Decent chaser who managed to win a condition hurdle last year at Auteuil. Likely to need the run and is probably best to watch
Posted a creditable runner-up effort in a condition hurdle over track and trip last back end. Will be ground-suited
Posted a creditable runner-up effort in a condition hurdle over track and trip last back end. Will be ground-suited
Erratic horse who has never produced the good at Auteuil and is easily passed over
Erratic horse who has never produced the good at Auteuil and is easily passed over
Consistent sort in the provinces who is probably better over fences. Others make more appeal
Consistent sort in the provinces who is probably better over fences. Others make more appeal
Ended 2018 with a solid success in a Auteuil handicap chase. Off since then and may just need that run
Ended 2018 with a solid success in a Auteuil handicap chase. Off since then and may just need that run
(2) MELCHIEF was not match for (1) CELTIOR last time over shorter but is eight pounds better off today and is taken to reverse form with his rival. (11) MYBOY was a good third that same day and should once again acquit himself well. (9) NATAGAIMA is still lightly-raced over hurdles and seems on a fair mark on handicap debut. (3) FUTBOLISTO and (7) NORMANDY INVASION can be in the mix.
Newcomer by Martaline who is the first foal to run of a Davidof mare. Will be closely monitored
Newcomer by Martaline who is the first foal to run of a Davidof mare. Will be closely monitored
Newcomer by Koening Turf out of a mare than won on the flat. See betting for clues
Newcomer by Koening Turf out of a mare than won on the flat. See betting for clues
Ran a good prep-race at Machecoul on the flat. Will be ready to go. Consider
Ran a good prep-race at Machecoul on the flat. Will be ready to go. Consider
Well-related newcomer by Saint des Saints and is expected to run a big race
Well-related newcomer by Saint des Saints and is expected to run a big race
By Kheleyf out of a one time winning mare that has already produced several winners. Can surprise
By Kheleyf out of a one time winning mare that has already produced several winners. Can surprise
Newcomer by top stallion Crillon. Related to Epice du Large. Unlikely to garner much support
Newcomer by top stallion Crillon. Related to Epice du Large. Unlikely to garner much support
By Martaline out of Katouchia who has already produced some nice performers over jumps. Player
By Martaline out of Katouchia who has already produced some nice performers over jumps. Player
Newcomer by Nicaron out of a Villez mare than won twice on the flat. Trained by Macaire and is respected
Newcomer by Nicaron out of a Villez mare than won twice on the flat. Trained by Macaire and is respected
Jonathan Plouganou is onboard this son of Saint des Saints out of a Listed winner on the flat
Jonathan Plouganou is onboard this son of Saint des Saints out of a Listed winner on the flat
Not much to fancy on the breeding side for this son of Doctor Dino. Yard on form though and is best to monitor
Not much to fancy on the breeding side for this son of Doctor Dino. Yard on form though and is best to monitor
Newcomer by Turgeon out of a dam that has won four times over jumps. Can be considered
Newcomer by Turgeon out of a dam that has won four times over jumps. Can be considered
Newcomer by Gris de Gris out of a dual winner on the flat. Betting will guide
Newcomer by Gris de Gris out of a dual winner on the flat. Betting will guide
Newcomer by Saint des Saints trained by Francois Nicolle and owned by Jean-Claude Rouget. See betting for more clues
Newcomer by Saint des Saints trained by Francois Nicolle and owned by Jean-Claude Rouget. See betting for more clues
By Enrique out of an unraced mare and is the first foal to run. Only local betting can guide
By Enrique out of an unraced mare and is the first foal to run. Only local betting can guide
A half-brother to smart performer Triana du Berlais who was Group I-placed over hurdles (7) NIRVANA DU BERLAIS is a tentative choice ahead of the powerful Macaire/Nicolle yards who are always to be feared in this type of races. (8) AL CUARTO (1) MARCHAND DE VENISE and (4) IFTANE are likely big players. Watch for (3) L'OURAGAN who can spring a surprise.
Dual winner over hurdles last year. Ended 2018 with a runner-up effort in a Compiegne Group III
Dual winner over hurdles last year. Ended 2018 with a runner-up effort in a Compiegne Group III
Won her first two outings over hurdles at Auteuil before finishing third in a Group I at the start of November. Big shout
Won her first two outings over hurdles at Auteuil before finishing third in a Group I at the start of November. Big shout
Has done well every time he has managed to stay up on his legs. Must be given consideration
Has done well every time he has managed to stay up on his legs. Must be given consideration
Won the four races he has has completed last year. Unknown quantity and could be anything
Won the four races he has has completed last year. Unknown quantity and could be anything
Two victories at Auteuil over hurdles last year including a Listed race. Big player
Two victories at Auteuil over hurdles last year including a Listed race. Big player
Not without ability but was beaten a long way in first attempt at Auteuil last month and has too much to find
Not without ability but was beaten a long way in first attempt at Auteuil last month and has too much to find
Won her first two starts over hurdles before ending 2018 with a runner-up effort in a Group III hurdle
Won her first two starts over hurdles before ending 2018 with a runner-up effort in a Group III hurdle
Impressive winner of both her starts at Cagnes sur Mer last winter including a Listed race. Respected
Impressive winner of both her starts at Cagnes sur Mer last winter including a Listed race. Respected
Trounced her rivals in both her starts at Pau this year and looks interesting first time at Auteuil
Trounced her rivals in both her starts at Pau this year and looks interesting first time at Auteuil
This is a fascinating contest ! (3) L'AUTONOMIE has the best rating on last year's form and looks the one to be on but stablemate (8) LADY ARDILAUN has always been held in high esteem by Francois Nicolle and could be the alternative from the powerful Royan-based handler. (5) FEU FOLLET was just outstanding in 2018 and is worth considering on his first run at Group level.
Has demonstrated nice aptitude over hurdles last year and posted a good last-start effort over fences at Pau. Player
Has demonstrated nice aptitude over hurdles last year and posted a good last-start effort over fences at Pau. Player
Went off the mark on fourth attempt in a Pau claiming chase last January. Takes a big step up in grade
Went off the mark on fourth attempt in a Pau claiming chase last January. Takes a big step up in grade
Off the mark in a competitive condition hurdle at Compiegne on third attempt last back end. Blinkered on chase debut today
Off the mark in a competitive condition hurdle at Compiegne on third attempt last back end. Blinkered on chase debut today
Made honorable debut over the fences at Angers last month. Player with improvement likely
Made honorable debut over the fences at Angers last month. Player with improvement likely
Dual hurdle winner last year. Ended 2018 with a fourth place in a Group I hurdle. Big expectations on chase debut
Dual hurdle winner last year. Ended 2018 with a fourth place in a Group I hurdle. Big expectations on chase debut
Has demonstrated ability over hurdles and can be worth considering on chase debut
Has demonstrated ability over hurdles and can be worth considering on chase debut
Two places from three starts over hurdles at Cagnes sur Mer this winter. Makes his chase debut
Two places from three starts over hurdles at Cagnes sur Mer this winter. Makes his chase debut
Off the mark at Pau on third attempt over hurdles last January. First time over fences
Off the mark at Pau on third attempt over hurdles last January. First time over fences
Hurdle winner who ran a creditable third on chase debut at Angers on 9 December. Off since then
Hurdle winner who ran a creditable third on chase debut at Angers on 9 December. Off since then
Consistent over hurdles throughout 2018. Fell on chase debut at Saint-Brieuc thirteen days ago
Consistent over hurdles throughout 2018. Fell on chase debut at Saint-Brieuc thirteen days ago
Was well-supported (4/1) when falling at Angers on chase debut last month. Can be given another chance
Was well-supported (4/1) when falling at Angers on chase debut last month. Can be given another chance
Judged on what he has shown over hurdles last year (5) FARNICE should take all the beating on his chase debut and gets a confident vote to score ahead of (1) DOCTOR SQUEEZE who was a game third in a Listed chase at Pau just over one month ago. Both (3) FIGUERO and (10) TRESOR DU ROUME have shown ability over hurdles and must be considered.
Three time winner over jumps who is off since November. May need the run
Three time winner over jumps who is off since November. May need the run
Useful dual-purpose mare who posted an encouraging effort on return to action over fences at Paray. Can get a look in
Useful dual-purpose mare who posted an encouraging effort on return to action over fences at Paray. Can get a look in
Beaten a long way in last two starts over hurdles. First time at Auteuil
Beaten a long way in last two starts over hurdles. First time at Auteuil
Won two handicap hurdle last year including one over course & distance. Needed the run last time
Won two handicap hurdle last year including one over course & distance. Needed the run last time
Has demonstrated nice ability over hurdles last season. Should be fit. Respected
Has demonstrated nice ability over hurdles last season. Should be fit. Respected
Has been consistent in this discipline so far but still chasing that elusive maiden win. Place chance
Has been consistent in this discipline so far but still chasing that elusive maiden win. Place chance
Soundly beaten on both seasonal starts at Pau but back at Auteuil today and should show a different figure
Soundly beaten on both seasonal starts at Pau but back at Auteuil today and should show a different figure
Won over course & distance off higher mark in April last year. Off since May though and likely to need the race
Won over course & distance off higher mark in April last year. Off since May though and likely to need the race
Veteran NH horse who has a good record over this course & distance. Comes in fit and cannot be overlooked
Veteran NH horse who has a good record over this course & distance. Comes in fit and cannot be overlooked
Has it all to prove in this division and at the venue. Best to pass over
Has it all to prove in this division and at the venue. Best to pass over
A decent chaser in the provinces who is having his first start at Auteuil. Others make more appeal
A decent chaser in the provinces who is having his first start at Auteuil. Others make more appeal
Placed off higher mark at the venue last spring but flopped in last start here and must reaffirm
Placed off higher mark at the venue last spring but flopped in last start here and must reaffirm
Good jumper who is very competitive off this mark and comes in on the back of a solid performance. Player
Good jumper who is very competitive off this mark and comes in on the back of a solid performance. Player
Twelve time winner from sixty-three who posted a sound third place effort in an identical race last time out
Twelve time winner from sixty-three who posted a sound third place effort in an identical race last time out
Consistent hurdler in the province who is still a maiden after fourteen starts. First run at Auteuil
Consistent hurdler in the province who is still a maiden after fourteen starts. First run at Auteuil
Course & distance winner who was beaten a long way in his last start at the venue. Others preferred
Course & distance winner who was beaten a long way in his last start at the venue. Others preferred
A promising sort in his early days. Beaten a long way on re-entry but will strip fitter and can spring a surprise
A promising sort in his early days. Beaten a long way on re-entry but will strip fitter and can spring a surprise
Course & distance winner who was a game third here last time in this division. Has obvious claims
Course & distance winner who was a game third here last time in this division. Has obvious claims
(13) SAINT ANJOU ran a good race last time out here and looks the obvious pick on the back of this effort but this contest is wide open and (14) MASTER DAN who was not far behind the selection at the end of last month here looks a plausible alternative. (4) ANOUMA FREEDOM will come on a lot from his comeback run and commands respect as well as (5) DERIGANOU.
Not much to fancy on form so far but yard is always to be feared so best to keep an eye on her
Not much to fancy on form so far but yard is always to be feared so best to keep an eye on her
Posted a fair first-start effort over hurdles at Argentan last October. See betting for clues
Posted a fair first-start effort over hurdles at Argentan last October. See betting for clues
Newcomer by Network who is unlikely to garner much support. Others preferred
Newcomer by Network who is unlikely to garner much support. Others preferred
Two creditable efforts on the flat last year and is worth a look in on hurdle debut
Two creditable efforts on the flat last year and is worth a look in on hurdle debut
One win and one place from four starts on the flat last year. First run over jumps
One win and one place from four starts on the flat last year. First run over jumps
Was well in the race when falling at the last on hurdle debut at Angers last month. Consider
Was well in the race when falling at the last on hurdle debut at Angers last month. Consider
One place from three starts on the flat last season. Bred to jump and should be respected
One place from three starts on the flat last season. Bred to jump and should be respected
Beaten a long way first time out at Angers last month. Has a lot to find
Beaten a long way first time out at Angers last month. Has a lot to find
The best three year old French half-bred in 2018. Big expectations on hurdle debut
The best three year old French half-bred in 2018. Big expectations on hurdle debut
Easy winner of her sole start on the flat last year. Should be hugely respected on hurdle debut
Easy winner of her sole start on the flat last year. Should be hugely respected on hurdle debut
Two modest efforts on the flat so far and looks hard to fancy on hurdle debut
Two modest efforts on the flat so far and looks hard to fancy on hurdle debut
One win from three runs on the flat. Will be fit and ready for hurdle debut. One to consider
One win from three runs on the flat. Will be fit and ready for hurdle debut. One to consider
Half-sister to champion horse Blue Dragon (9) FABULOUS DRAGONESS was an impressive winner of her four starts on the flat last year including a Group I and is expected to score first time over hurdles. (10) FROM YOU TO ME is another who has demonstrated nice aptitude on the flat and is worth a good look in. (5) FUN DES MOTTES and (6) FALKOLINE can be in the mix.
