Auteuil 19 October 2019
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One win and one second place from two starts over the fences. Player
One win and one second place from two starts over the fences. Player
Comes in on the back of two excellent efforts over hurdles. Revert to the steeple-chase discipline with every chance
Comes in on the back of two excellent efforts over hurdles. Revert to the steeple-chase discipline with every chance
Useful in the claiming chase division but will have to settle for place in a race of this caliber
Useful in the claiming chase division but will have to settle for place in a race of this caliber
Not devoid of ability but lacks consistency. Has never run over the fences at this venue
Not devoid of ability but lacks consistency. Has never run over the fences at this venue
Good consistent campaigner over fences. Has not won a race since September 2017 though
Good consistent campaigner over fences. Has not won a race since September 2017 though
Very consistent over both hurdles and fences and has to be taken into account
Very consistent over both hurdles and fences and has to be taken into account
Hard to fault in either discipline over the obstacles and will have his chances
Hard to fault in either discipline over the obstacles and will have his chances
Very effective mare in the provinces. Won well at Le Lion on return from a one year absence at the end of August
Very effective mare in the provinces. Won well at Le Lion on return from a one year absence at the end of August
Missed most of 2018 but made a promising return to action at the venue last month. Player
Missed most of 2018 but made a promising return to action at the venue last month. Player
A promising horse in his early days. Fell on re-entry at Bordeaux and is hard to fancy
A promising horse in his early days. Fell on re-entry at Bordeaux and is hard to fancy
(1) ETOILE DU LUY did not fare up to expectations in her last start over hurdles but she is much more effective over the fences and should make amends. (9) SUDISTE was a close second on his re-entry run that was also his first start for trainer David Cottin. He should be a huge player if he does not suffer from the bounce-back factor.
Dual winner on the flat and looks interesting on his hurdle debuts. Respected
Dual winner on the flat and looks interesting on his hurdle debuts. Respected
Has hinted at ability on the flat in UK. Modest effort in sole run on French soil so far. First run over jumps
Has hinted at ability on the flat in UK. Modest effort in sole run on French soil so far. First run over jumps
Very well-related gelding who was an easy winner of his sole run on the flat. Leading chance
Very well-related gelding who was an easy winner of his sole run on the flat. Leading chance
Colt by Martaline out of Group I winner over hurdles Tanais du Chenet. Must be shortlisted
Colt by Martaline out of Group I winner over hurdles Tanais du Chenet. Must be shortlisted
Newcomer by Kapgarde out of seven time winner over jumps Flameche. Macaire trains so has to be considered
Newcomer by Kapgarde out of seven time winner over jumps Flameche. Macaire trains so has to be considered
Newcomer by Blue Bresil out of Dame Tara who has won once over jumps. Betting will guide
Newcomer by Blue Bresil out of Dame Tara who has won once over jumps. Betting will guide
Newcomers from this yard generally need the run and is probably best to pass over
Newcomers from this yard generally need the run and is probably best to pass over
Newcomer by Cokoriko. Dam won four times over jumps but has produced no winners from two to run
Newcomer by Cokoriko. Dam won four times over jumps but has produced no winners from two to run
Newcomer by Poliglote out of Group II chase winner Sanouva. Big expectations
Newcomer by Poliglote out of Group II chase winner Sanouva. Big expectations
Newcomer by Soldier of Fortune. Dam was useful over jumps but never won over jumps
Newcomer by Soldier of Fortune. Dam was useful over jumps but never won over jumps
Beaten a long way in both starts on the flat and is unlikely to shake things up
Beaten a long way in both starts on the flat and is unlikely to shake things up
Yard is not renown for having success with newcomers so is probably best to pass over
Yard is not renown for having success with newcomers so is probably best to pass over
Newcomer by Sunday Break who is unlikely to pose a threat. Ignore
Newcomer by Sunday Break who is unlikely to pose a threat. Ignore
One place on fibresand from four starts on the flat. Off since February. Betting will guide
One place on fibresand from four starts on the flat. Off since February. Betting will guide
Newcomer by Fame And Glory who is the first foal to run out of an unraced mare by Presenting.
Newcomer by Fame And Glory who is the first foal to run out of an unraced mare by Presenting.
Newcomer by Maresca Sorrento out of an unraced dam. Likely to need the run
Newcomer by Maresca Sorrento out of an unraced dam. Likely to need the run
Newcomer by Blue Bresil out of Louvadeux Has who has produced no winners from two to run
Newcomer by Blue Bresil out of Louvadeux Has who has produced no winners from two to run
Newcomer by Nicaron out of an unraced mare whose two previous runners have won over jumps
Newcomer by Nicaron out of an unraced mare whose two previous runners have won over jumps
A sound winner of his only start on the flat the well-related (3) SAINT CHELY is likely to attract most of the support. Both (9) GENTILHOMME and (5) SOLO are also very well-bred and are expected to feature prominently. (15) FAMOUS DU BERLAIS and (NP) GARY DU CHENET look best of the remainder.
Smart mare over the fences. Seems on a tough mark first time in a handicap hurdle
Smart mare over the fences. Seems on a tough mark first time in a handicap hurdle
Has improved significantly last spring in this discipline. Off since May but a player all the same
Has improved significantly last spring in this discipline. Off since May but a player all the same
Showed early promises but missed all of 2018 and unseated rider in sole run this year
Showed early promises but missed all of 2018 and unseated rider in sole run this year
Missed 2017 and 2018 but has come back in great spirit and could have more to offer
Missed 2017 and 2018 but has come back in great spirit and could have more to offer
Winner of a the biggest handicap chase in France last spring. Revert to hurdling and can be worth a look in
Winner of a the biggest handicap chase in France last spring. Revert to hurdling and can be worth a look in
Veteran gelding who has been disappointing in this discipline all year. Others preferred
Veteran gelding who has been disappointing in this discipline all year. Others preferred
Posted a pair of solid efforts in this division last spring but not so effective since returning from the summer break
Posted a pair of solid efforts in this division last spring but not so effective since returning from the summer break
Outclassed in a Group III last time out. Had run twice well in handicaps last spring. Player
Outclassed in a Group III last time out. Had run twice well in handicaps last spring. Player
Showed early promises in this discipline at the start of the season. Pulled-up on re-entry but should show a different figure today
Showed early promises in this discipline at the start of the season. Pulled-up on re-entry but should show a different figure today
Smart performer in the handicap division. Off since April and will need the run
Smart performer in the handicap division. Off since April and will need the run
Effective in the claiming division and is unlikely to trouble the judge in a race of this nature
Effective in the claiming division and is unlikely to trouble the judge in a race of this nature
Posted two creditable efforts in this division and over course & distance last spring. Enters the equation
Posted two creditable efforts in this division and over course & distance last spring. Enters the equation
Went off the mark in a handicap hurdle at the venue in June. Has gone cold in three subsequent starts
Went off the mark in a handicap hurdle at the venue in June. Has gone cold in three subsequent starts
Has generally been in good heart this season in either code and cannot be dismissed lightly
Has generally been in good heart this season in either code and cannot be dismissed lightly
Effective in the claiming division over fences and will have little to offer here
Effective in the claiming division over fences and will have little to offer here
Creditable last two in this division but has no room for maneuver off this mark. Place chance at best
Creditable last two in this division but has no room for maneuver off this mark. Place chance at best
(2) DANDY DU SEUIL made some serious progress last spring. He went to the summer break in good order and should be fit enough to play a big role despite the layoff. (9) DIVA D'ATHOM needed the run last time out and will be at the top of her game this time around. (8) SAMPARK steps down in grade and could be an interesting contender. (4) CALAYAN has come back in great shape from a long break and could have plenty more to offer.
Very consistent at this level of competition. Was no match for (4) L'AUTONOMIE on re-entry
Very consistent at this level of competition. Was no match for (4) L'AUTONOMIE on re-entry
Posted a solid effort when third to (4) L'AUTONOMIE in the Prix de Maisons-Laffitte last month. Enters the equation
Posted a solid effort when third to (4) L'AUTONOMIE in the Prix de Maisons-Laffitte last month. Enters the equation
Consistently gives everything he has in either code and should be afforded significant respect in this line-up
Consistently gives everything he has in either code and should be afforded significant respect in this line-up
Impressive winner of the Group III Prix de Maisons-Laffitte on re-entry. Had six of today's rivals behind her that day
Impressive winner of the Group III Prix de Maisons-Laffitte on re-entry. Had six of today's rivals behind her that day
Won his first two starts of the year before finishing a distant fifth to (4) L'AUTONOMIE last month at the venue. Not a priority
Won his first two starts of the year before finishing a distant fifth to (4) L'AUTONOMIE last month at the venue. Not a priority
Won a competitive hurdle contest in Italy in June but seems to face an uphill task in this division
Won a competitive hurdle contest in Italy in June but seems to face an uphill task in this division
Always gives everything she has but will have limited aspirations in a race like this. Place chance at best
Always gives everything she has but will have limited aspirations in a race like this. Place chance at best
Five time winner from twelve starts. Looks slightly out of his league in a race like this
Five time winner from twelve starts. Looks slightly out of his league in a race like this
One win from thirteen runs and was a fair fourth to (4) L'AUTONOMIE last time out
One win from thirteen runs and was a fair fourth to (4) L'AUTONOMIE last time out
Looked a very promising filly last year. Unlucky last time out in the race of reference. Can surprise
Looked a very promising filly last year. Unlucky last time out in the race of reference. Can surprise
Judged on the way she trounced the opposition three weeks ago (4) L'AUTONOMIE will be hard to beat once again. Respectively second third and fourth in the Prix de Maisons-Laffitte behind the selection that day (1) POLIRICO (2) ALWAYS MAGIC and (9) DOCTOR SQUEEZE will have to settle for place again.
Broke maiden tag at Clairefontaine on second attempt. Form of that race has since worked out well
Broke maiden tag at Clairefontaine on second attempt. Form of that race has since worked out well
Easy winner at Bordeaux first time out last month. Has plenty more to offer
Easy winner at Bordeaux first time out last month. Has plenty more to offer
Posted a promising runner-up effort first time out at Nantes last month. Can surprise
Posted a promising runner-up effort first time out at Nantes last month. Can surprise
A creditable fourth of thirteen first time out at the venue in March. Off since then
A creditable fourth of thirteen first time out at the venue in March. Off since then
Had demonstrated ability on the flat before flopping on hurdle debut at the venue a fortnight ago. Should make amends
Had demonstrated ability on the flat before flopping on hurdle debut at the venue a fortnight ago. Should make amends
Has hinted at ability on the flat before his modest debut over hurdles at the venue last month
Has hinted at ability on the flat before his modest debut over hurdles at the venue last month
Not sighted on debut over hurdles at the venue last month. Jumped off at 69/1 that day
Not sighted on debut over hurdles at the venue last month. Jumped off at 69/1 that day
Posted a creditable first-start effort at this venue last month. Player with improvement likely
Posted a creditable first-start effort at this venue last month. Player with improvement likely
Has shown limited ability in four starts on the flat and looks hard to fancy on hurdle debut
Has shown limited ability in four starts on the flat and looks hard to fancy on hurdle debut
Finished down the field first time out at the venue three weeks ago. Vast improvement needed
Finished down the field first time out at the venue three weeks ago. Vast improvement needed
Never a factor first time out at this venue three weeks ago. Others preferred
Never a factor first time out at this venue three weeks ago. Others preferred
An easy winner of his first start at Bordeaux (2) MAGRUDY will be interesting to follow on his first attempt at Auteuil but the form of the race won by (1) GESSKILLE at Clairefontaine is quite strong and he could be the best of Francois Nicolle's charge. (4) HAROLD DU BERLAIS will come on from his first start and must be respected too.
Talented jumper with plenty of experience at Auteuil and in the provinces. On the rise and commands respect
Talented jumper with plenty of experience at Auteuil and in the provinces. On the rise and commands respect
Three time winner including a Listed chase at the venue in April last year. Looked a winner before falling at the second last at Compiegne in most recent outing
Three time winner including a Listed chase at the venue in April last year. Looked a winner before falling at the second last at Compiegne in most recent outing
Good class of a horse who is very competitive off current mark. Has leading claims
Good class of a horse who is very competitive off current mark. Has leading claims
Won the most valuable handicap chase in France last year. Had issues since then and is not easy to back
Won the most valuable handicap chase in France last year. Had issues since then and is not easy to back
Consistent performer in the handicap chase division. Posted a good re-entry run at the venue one month ago and has obvious claims
Consistent performer in the handicap chase division. Posted a good re-entry run at the venue one month ago and has obvious claims
Versatile mare with solid form references. Likely to give another competitive account
Versatile mare with solid form references. Likely to give another competitive account
Smart gelding at lower grade but is on a workable mark and cannot be ruled out of the equation
Smart gelding at lower grade but is on a workable mark and cannot be ruled out of the equation
Won a competitive handicap chase last back end and scored over hurdles on re-entry on 1 October. Must be respected
Won a competitive handicap chase last back end and scored over hurdles on re-entry on 1 October. Must be respected
Runner-up in an identical race at the venue last March. In contention for place when falling at the last at Compiegne on re-entry
Runner-up in an identical race at the venue last March. In contention for place when falling at the last at Compiegne on re-entry
Fourth in this race last year. Competitive off current mark but is off since May and is likely to need the run
Fourth in this race last year. Competitive off current mark but is off since May and is likely to need the run
A distant fourth to (1) C'EST LE BOUQUET in a Listed chase at Craon last time out. Has a few lengths to find
A distant fourth to (1) C'EST LE BOUQUET in a Listed chase at Craon last time out. Has a few lengths to find
Won two handicap chases in the provinces this year. Does not have much room for maneuver in a contest like this
Won two handicap chases in the provinces this year. Does not have much room for maneuver in a contest like this
This is a wide open contest! (3) CAFERTITI has shaped up nicely for this race and comes in full of confidence. He can be slightly preferred to (1) C'EST LE BOUQUET who recorded a fifth career victory in a Listed over the very demanding fences at Craon last time out. (8) IT'S JENNIFER won well over hurdles on re-entry and is not one to be taken lightly.
Won easily over hurdles on re-entry at Angers a fortnight ago. Should be respected
Won easily over hurdles on re-entry at Angers a fortnight ago. Should be respected
Thirteen start maiden who seems to face a tough assignment in a race like this. Others preferred
Thirteen start maiden who seems to face a tough assignment in a race like this. Others preferred
Has been very consistent over the obstacles so far. A game third at the venue last time out. Player
Has been very consistent over the obstacles so far. A game third at the venue last time out. Player
Useful over the fences in the provinces but has never won after ten starts and faces a tough task on first attempt at Auteuil
Useful over the fences in the provinces but has never won after ten starts and faces a tough task on first attempt at Auteuil
Made a winning debut over fences at Bordeaux thirteen days ago. Steps up in grade with every chance
Made a winning debut over fences at Bordeaux thirteen days ago. Steps up in grade with every chance
Has run well in both attempts over fences so far and could be in the mix
Has run well in both attempts over fences so far and could be in the mix
Showed nice ability over hurdles before making a promising debut over the fences at the venue last month
Showed nice ability over hurdles before making a promising debut over the fences at the venue last month
Won all three starts over hurdles last year including a Group I. Off since May 2018 and makes her debut over fences today
Won all three starts over hurdles last year including a Group I. Off since May 2018 and makes her debut over fences today
(8) WILDRIVER was an outstanding performer over hurdles last year. She has long been sidelined but she could be hard to beat on her chase debut. (5) BUNNY FLIGHT is a filly with a big potential and could definitely pose a threat to the selection. (3) DIVA DES OBEAUX ran a good race against the boys at the venue in her last start and should be considered too.
Has been consistent all season in either code and could be involved at the finish here too
Has been consistent all season in either code and could be involved at the finish here too
Ran a big race when runner-up in an identical contest at the venue last July. Off since then
Ran a big race when runner-up in an identical contest at the venue last July. Off since then
Won with ease when scoring in a claiming hurdle at the venue on 20 June. Has not run since
Won with ease when scoring in a claiming hurdle at the venue on 20 June. Has not run since
Seldom wins races but has plenty of ability. Reassured in his last effort at the venue and must be respected
Seldom wins races but has plenty of ability. Reassured in his last effort at the venue and must be respected
Won off this same mark in November last year at this venue. Has been thereabouts in most starts this season. Place chance
Won off this same mark in November last year at this venue. Has been thereabouts in most starts this season. Place chance
Has yet to win a race in this discipline but comes in on the back of a sound victory over fences at Compiegne and must be respected
Has yet to win a race in this discipline but comes in on the back of a sound victory over fences at Compiegne and must be respected
Not sighted in seven starts in this code in 2019 and looks hard to make a case for
Not sighted in seven starts in this code in 2019 and looks hard to make a case for
Erratic gelding who is two from thirty-one so far. Hard to rule out but just as hard to keep on the shortlist
Erratic gelding who is two from thirty-one so far. Hard to rule out but just as hard to keep on the shortlist
Has been very consistent all season without winning but is very tempting on form and should be a big player
Has been very consistent all season without winning but is very tempting on form and should be a big player
Erratic gelding who has not won a race since June last year. Hard to fancy
Erratic gelding who has not won a race since June last year. Hard to fancy
Very effective in the claiming chase division last year. Returns from a one year absence and will need the run
Very effective in the claiming chase division last year. Returns from a one year absence and will need the run
One win from three dozen runs but recent form is somewhat of a worry here
One win from three dozen runs but recent form is somewhat of a worry here
One win from thirty-five starts. Finished fifth of eleven in a handicap hurdle at Fontainebleau four days ago. Look elsewhere
One win from thirty-five starts. Finished fifth of eleven in a handicap hurdle at Fontainebleau four days ago. Look elsewhere
(9) VATOHIO has not won a race since May 2016 but she has gone close on a few occasions recently and makes a lot of appeal on paper. She was just a head behind (4) LE METEQUE under the same weight conditions last time out at Compiegne and caught the eye that day. (5) ANOUMA FREEDOM and (1) LA LIMAGNE could also be involved at the finish.
