Caen 07 March 2020
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Untried element with an interesting pedigree and will be one to follow first time out
Untried element with an interesting pedigree and will be one to follow first time out
Career debutante from a respectable yard but faces some decent elements first time out and best to monitor
Career debutante from a respectable yard but faces some decent elements first time out and best to monitor
Untried colt from the Allaire powerhouse and if as good as believed can impose at the first time of asking
Untried colt from the Allaire powerhouse and if as good as believed can impose at the first time of asking
Unexceptional in qualification and quickly sanctioned first time out. Others preferred
Unexceptional in qualification and quickly sanctioned first time out. Others preferred
Failed to make the grade on recent harness debut. A.Abrivard in the irons here but still not an obvious choice
Failed to make the grade on recent harness debut. A.Abrivard in the irons here but still not an obvious choice
Sanctioned in both public outings but has evident ability and if focused can get a look in
Sanctioned in both public outings but has evident ability and if focused can get a look in
A total write off in both disciplines so far and has no realistic chance
A total write off in both disciplines so far and has no realistic chance
Very disappointing in both codes and will have few friends
Very disappointing in both codes and will have few friends
Looked very ordinary on ridden debut late January. Drops back in class but still has too much to do
Looked very ordinary on ridden debut late January. Drops back in class but still has too much to do
Modest type that has yet to show any aptitude for either code and can be ruled out
Modest type that has yet to show any aptitude for either code and can be ruled out
Sanctioned more often than not but has merit. Returns to the code in decent shape and on good behaviour will not be far from the action
Sanctioned more often than not but has merit. Returns to the code in decent shape and on good behaviour will not be far from the action
Left a good impression behind (16) HASTORIA BLEUE on ridden debut ten days ago and should be able to give this a good go
Left a good impression behind (16) HASTORIA BLEUE on ridden debut ten days ago and should be able to give this a good go
Respectable in both starts to date. Flattered by his last result but can still make the first five
Respectable in both starts to date. Flattered by his last result but can still make the first five
Showed considerable potential on debut at Vincennes last month and expected to figure prominently
Showed considerable potential on debut at Vincennes last month and expected to figure prominently
Endured a tough start to her career but went into her break on a good note. Debuts in the specialty after a long layoff though and best to wait
Endured a tough start to her career but went into her break on a good note. Debuts in the specialty after a long layoff though and best to wait
Made no bones about opening her account on first start going clockwise. Will appreciate Caen and can play a leading role
Made no bones about opening her account on first start going clockwise. Will appreciate Caen and can play a leading role
The smartly-bred (3) HOUSTON DE BLARY did just the bare minimum in qualification last summer but Philippe Allaire has held him back until now and he is just the kind of colt that can get straight down to business. David Thomain will nevertheless be keeping an eye on (14) HAROLD SPEED who gave a good account on debut in Paris last month. (16) HASTORIA BLEUE got off the mark at Argentan late January and makes her first appearance at Caen with justified ambition. (16) HASTORIA BLEUE finished just behind that day and is also competitive. The complicated (11) HISTOIRE DE PREZ has shown promise in the other code and with application should not be far off the mark.
Pleased first time out but very disappointing in next five and will have few takers
Pleased first time out but very disappointing in next five and will have few takers
Well regarded filly that gave a good account on debut four months ago. Risks being rusty but has bags of ability and should not be far off the mark
Well regarded filly that gave a good account on debut four months ago. Risks being rusty but has bags of ability and should not be far off the mark
Has looked a promising colt so far. Sanctioned early at Pont Chateau but will have his chances if he can get off on the right foot
Has looked a promising colt so far. Sanctioned early at Pont Chateau but will have his chances if he can get off on the right foot
Sanctioned on debut before opening his account in very good order at Graignes. Goes first time right handed and can impose if he turns
Sanctioned on debut before opening his account in very good order at Graignes. Goes first time right handed and can impose if he turns
Placed just once in five starts to date. Looked ordinary on recent comeback and chances limited
Placed just once in five starts to date. Looked ordinary on recent comeback and chances limited
Gives a good account for the most part and latterly set her personal best. Unlikely to impose but can still get in on the action
Gives a good account for the most part and latterly set her personal best. Unlikely to impose but can still get in on the action
Regular for the most part but lacklustre on recent return and unlikely to spring any surprises
Regular for the most part but lacklustre on recent return and unlikely to spring any surprises
Gave a fine account on debut last October but has not been seen out since and will need the race
Gave a fine account on debut last October but has not been seen out since and will need the race
Debuted modestly in the provinces last weekend and needs to markedly raise his game
Debuted modestly in the provinces last weekend and needs to markedly raise his game
Looked decidedly ordinary on Agen debut last month and unlikely to trouble the judge
Looked decidedly ordinary on Agen debut last month and unlikely to trouble the judge
Trounced on debut at Laval late last month and can expect to have few takers
Trounced on debut at Laval late last month and can expect to have few takers
Qualified respectably here last season but has yet to make his mark and can be ruled out
Qualified respectably here last season but has yet to make his mark and can be ruled out
Authoritative winner at Graignes to open his account (4) HOPE FOR QUICK finds himself ideally positioned on the front line and can double his money. Gelormini will still encounter resistance from the progressive (3) HARIBO DU LOISIR who starts just to his inside. (6) HANADAMA is unlikely to lose her maiden tag but she is a useful filly and at this level can make the frame. (2) HINGALA VRIE is a decent sort in the making and even though unraced since the autumn she can still get a look in.
Well beaten on debut four months ago. Has not been seen out since and unlikely to worry the opposition
Well beaten on debut four months ago. Has not been seen out since and unlikely to worry the opposition
Sanctioned in all four starts so far and must get his house in order
Sanctioned in all four starts so far and must get his house in order
Disappointing in both races last season. Unseen since and not a priority
Disappointing in both races last season. Unseen since and not a priority
Has endured a tough start to his career. Royally beaten at Laval and no threat
Has endured a tough start to his career. Royally beaten at Laval and no threat
Has shown no aptitude for the harness code and chances slim on ridden debut
Has shown no aptitude for the harness code and chances slim on ridden debut
Trounced in all five harness starts to date and debuts under the saddle with modest ambition
Trounced in all five harness starts to date and debuts under the saddle with modest ambition
Very modest filly returning to the discipline following some shocking runs under harness and has no realistic chance
Very modest filly returning to the discipline following some shocking runs under harness and has no realistic chance
Hails from a leading yard but has yet to show much liking for the game and can be passed over
Hails from a leading yard but has yet to show much liking for the game and can be passed over
Pleased here on lone start in the code. Hind shoes off this time but still no more than a minor place prospect
Pleased here on lone start in the code. Hind shoes off this time but still no more than a minor place prospect
Not entirely without merit but has yet to finish a ridden race unscathed and will have few takers
Not entirely without merit but has yet to finish a ridden race unscathed and will have few takers
Won under these conditions last summer. Unraced since his sanctioned comeback run but can still get in on the action
Won under these conditions last summer. Unraced since his sanctioned comeback run but can still get in on the action
Still somewhat green but has ample ability. Already a winner this year racing clockwise and with application can repeat
Still somewhat green but has ample ability. Already a winner this year racing clockwise and with application can repeat
Complicated filly but has evident ability. Returns to her code of preference after a brace of harness runs and on good behaviour can finish in the mix
Complicated filly but has evident ability. Returns to her code of preference after a brace of harness runs and on good behaviour can finish in the mix
Solid in two of three ridden starts to date. Sanctioned last time but nevertheless showed his form and with shoes back on can make amends
Solid in two of three ridden starts to date. Sanctioned last time but nevertheless showed his form and with shoes back on can make amends
Excellent in all three harness starts this year and debuts under the saddle with justified ambition
Excellent in all three harness starts this year and debuts under the saddle with justified ambition
Not the easiest to handle but is proven here. Will be fully fit and going first time barefoot looks a serious proposition
Not the easiest to handle but is proven here. Will be fully fit and going first time barefoot looks a serious proposition
Moderate sort that showed marked improvement at Graignes last month but in better company here and unlikely to repeat
Moderate sort that showed marked improvement at Graignes last month but in better company here and unlikely to repeat
21 starts and yet to get off the mark. Disappointing so far under the saddle and poses no threat
21 starts and yet to get off the mark. Disappointing so far under the saddle and poses no threat
Winner at Argentan at the turn of the year (12) GILOU BAROQUE was sanctioned in his next two but is better than most here and on good behaviour can win this. The similarly delicate but useful (16) GLORIA D'AMOUR returns to the specialty after two much-needed preps under harness and going barefoot may be just the ticket. (13) GRAZIELA COGLAISE is never far from faulting either but she won well earlier in the year and must be afforded respect. (14) GAVROCHE D'OMBLAIS has taken particularly well to his new vocation and with shoes back on can make amends for his recent sanction. (11) GALEO BLEU has just one race under his belt but has already imposed over course and distance and will have his supporters.
Well regarded sort with two races under his belt this term. Somewhat unlucky last time but goes unshod all four and with a good trip can make a big impact
Well regarded sort with two races under his belt this term. Somewhat unlucky last time but goes unshod all four and with a good trip can make a big impact
Moderate type that consistently gives his best. Pleased last time out and going first time barefoot can get a look in
Moderate type that consistently gives his best. Pleased last time out and going first time barefoot can get a look in
Handy element that recently returned following a long absence. Will have come on for the run and must be respected
Handy element that recently returned following a long absence. Will have come on for the run and must be respected
Hardy sort that has been knocking at the door over recent months. Steps marginally up in category but still a player
Hardy sort that has been knocking at the door over recent months. Steps marginally up in category but still a player
Delicate but has ability. Sanctioned on lone appearance racing clockwise and will have few takers
Delicate but has ability. Sanctioned on lone appearance racing clockwise and will have few takers
Capable on a good day but ended last season on a low note. Out of competition for past five months and chances limited
Capable on a good day but ended last season on a low note. Out of competition for past five months and chances limited
A model of consistency last summer and excels going clockwise but has not been seen out since late October and unlikely to influence the result this time
A model of consistency last summer and excels going clockwise but has not been seen out since late October and unlikely to influence the result this time
Useful sort that went into his autumn break following a good effort here but after five months off will need the race
Useful sort that went into his autumn break following a good effort here but after five months off will need the race
Consistent sort making Caen debut in good shape. Entrusted to Thomain for the occasion and looks a major player
Consistent sort making Caen debut in good shape. Entrusted to Thomain for the occasion and looks a major player
Decent type with solid references racing right handed. Goes first time barefoot following a solid effort in Paris and can finish in the mix
Decent type with solid references racing right handed. Goes first time barefoot following a solid effort in Paris and can finish in the mix
In the frame in last two going clockwise but unseen since November and will be rusty
In the frame in last two going clockwise but unseen since November and will be rusty
Quality element but makes just first start since late December. Has no references racing right handed and best to wait
Quality element but makes just first start since late December. Has no references racing right handed and best to wait
Justifiably well-regarded at home and very hard to fault racing clockwise (9) GOODMOKO faces his first real test of the new season and can have his way. Bigeon can nevertheless expect to encounter opposition from Bjorn Goop's good (9) GOODMOKO who has continued his solid run this year. In the frame in his last three and at ease going either direction (4) GAMIN BAZOQUAIN is unshod all four and can go far. (3) GAROU BEJI has just one race in him since the break but will have a lot to offer if race-fit.
Excellent servant that seldom lets the side down. Unbeaten in two over course and distance and will be dangerous
Excellent servant that seldom lets the side down. Unbeaten in two over course and distance and will be dangerous
Capable type with decent references under the saddle and has won here. Just one race in him since the break but is barefoot and if fully fit will not be far off the mark
Capable type with decent references under the saddle and has won here. Just one race in him since the break but is barefoot and if fully fit will not be far off the mark
Unremarkable trotter taking first competitive steps in the discipline and unlikely to spring any surprises
Unremarkable trotter taking first competitive steps in the discipline and unlikely to spring any surprises
Previously a good sort but lost his way last summer and no sign of an imminent return to form
Previously a good sort but lost his way last summer and no sign of an imminent return to form
Faithful servant coming here fresh after a fine effort at Angers. Is barefoot again and expected to go far
Faithful servant coming here fresh after a fine effort at Angers. Is barefoot again and expected to go far
Decent type that reassured at Laval after twice failing to fire in Paris. Has never disappointed at Caen and looks a serious proposition
Decent type that reassured at Laval after twice failing to fire in Paris. Has never disappointed at Caen and looks a serious proposition
Moderate sort that showed improvement behind (5) ESPOIR DE MADKER at Angers late January. Raced better at Vincennes than the result would suggest and must be taken seriously
Moderate sort that showed improvement behind (5) ESPOIR DE MADKER at Angers late January. Raced better at Vincennes than the result would suggest and must be taken seriously
Has looked decidedly ordinary for some time and even dropping in class still looks a rank outsider
Has looked decidedly ordinary for some time and even dropping in class still looks a rank outsider
Yet to score in the ridden code but showed improvement in Paris last month and can make her presence felt
Yet to score in the ridden code but showed improvement in Paris last month and can make her presence felt
A total disappointment in both codes since last September and needs to show a different side
A total disappointment in both codes since last September and needs to show a different side
Respectable on a good day but has done nothing noteworthy for some time. Benefits from a decent entry but still not an obvious choice
Respectable on a good day but has done nothing noteworthy for some time. Benefits from a decent entry but still not an obvious choice
Very much a fan of the Caen profile and clearly in excellent condition (6) ECLATANT makes his first appearance going clockwise since April 2018 and looks the one to beat. That being said (1) ESTA BUENO is unbeaten over course and distance and will be no easy touch. (5) ESPOIR DE MADKER is consistently in the thick of things when focused and is eminently capable of trotting his way onto the podium. (7) BELIEVE ME trotted fourth to him at Angers before setting his personal best at Vincennes and must be afforded respect.
Seldom gets his nose in front but has turned a corner this year and can make the first five
Seldom gets his nose in front but has turned a corner this year and can make the first five
Useful sort that went close last time under these conditions. Well positioned in front and going barefoot for the occasion will be no pushover
Useful sort that went close last time under these conditions. Well positioned in front and going barefoot for the occasion will be no pushover
Has decent Caen references and races unshod all four this time. Ideally placed on the first row and looks a player
Has decent Caen references and races unshod all four this time. Ideally placed on the first row and looks a player
Very hard to fault since returning to competition. Has never delivered going right handed but in current form is hard to ignore from the 4 spot
Very hard to fault since returning to competition. Has never delivered going right handed but in current form is hard to ignore from the 4 spot
Good consistent sort at ease going clockwise. First time barefoot and can make his Caen debut a winning one
Good consistent sort at ease going clockwise. First time barefoot and can make his Caen debut a winning one
Thrives at Caen and won here early November. Just front shoes off though this time and a minor place chance at best
Thrives at Caen and won here early November. Just front shoes off though this time and a minor place chance at best
Delicate but has considerable ability. Just one race in him since the break but hails from a stable on fire and looks main threat to (5) FLYER COMMANDERIE
Delicate but has considerable ability. Just one race in him since the break but hails from a stable on fire and looks main threat to (5) FLYER COMMANDERIE
Opened his 2020 account at Amiens a fortnight ago but stays shod this time and best to monitor
Opened his 2020 account at Amiens a fortnight ago but stays shod this time and best to monitor
Not devoid of ability but has never made his mark here and is not about to buck the trend
Not devoid of ability but has never made his mark here and is not about to buck the trend
Blows hot and cold but has references at this level. Hind shoes off for first time since imposing in Paris and looks competitively well in
Blows hot and cold but has references at this level. Hind shoes off for first time since imposing in Paris and looks competitively well in
Has shown better aptitude for the other code. Unseen since late November and no threat
Has shown better aptitude for the other code. Unseen since late November and no threat
Modest individual that has never shown any liking for Caen and can be ruled out
Modest individual that has never shown any liking for Caen and can be ruled out
No slouch on a good day and latterly pleased at Vire but shoes on and others preferred
No slouch on a good day and latterly pleased at Vire but shoes on and others preferred
Has looked very ordinary this winter. Races barefoot this time but still not an obvious choice
Has looked very ordinary this winter. Races barefoot this time but still not an obvious choice
Consistent sort with two races in him since the break. Goes well right handed but the draw does him no favours
Consistent sort with two races in him since the break. Goes well right handed but the draw does him no favours
Gives a good account for the most part but has not been seen out since last July and will need the race
Gives a good account for the most part but has not been seen out since last July and will need the race
Serious sort that has already won here but shod for comeback and best to wait
Serious sort that has already won here but shod for comeback and best to wait
Decent sort in the other code. Debuts under harness for reasons of fitness and can be ruled out
Decent sort in the other code. Debuts under harness for reasons of fitness and can be ruled out
One of the most consistent horses in the field and comfortable racing right-handed (5) FLYER COMMANDERIE goes barefoot for the first time and is sufficiently well-positioned to win this. He will still face opposition from the somewhat complicated (7) FAIRPLAY DU VIVIER who won under these conditions last season. Winner of a Vincennes claimer earlier in the year (10) FAARRON DE VIETTE has been specifically prepared for this and even from the second line can play a major part. Twice a runner-up here (3) FETARD has a better spot behind the car and going barefoot can only work in his favour. Second over course and distance this time last year (2) FUEGO DE LA VALLEE was subsequently put away but he will be fully fit by now and and draw stands him in good stead.
34 races and yet to get off the mark. Has no chance at this level and can be ruled out
34 races and yet to get off the mark. Has no chance at this level and can be ruled out
Raced little last year for no reward and has picked up where she left off. Disregard
Raced little last year for no reward and has picked up where she left off. Disregard
Erratic sort that showed improvement at Saint Brieuc last weekend but has yet to make the grade here and racing shod does her no favours
Erratic sort that showed improvement at Saint Brieuc last weekend but has yet to make the grade here and racing shod does her no favours
Unremarkable type that has never produced the goods at Caen and in present form is unlikely to spring any surprises
Unremarkable type that has never produced the goods at Caen and in present form is unlikely to spring any surprises
Yet to get fully into her stride this term but can pick up a cheque if she replicates her Argentan performance
Yet to get fully into her stride this term but can pick up a cheque if she replicates her Argentan performance
No slouch on a good day but has twice failed to impress since the break. Has no love for Caen but is barefoot this time and with application can make the frame
No slouch on a good day but has twice failed to impress since the break. Has no love for Caen but is barefoot this time and with application can make the frame
Versatile mare that showed her form at Mauquenchy last time out. Comes here fresh and looks to have a lot to offer. Claim
Versatile mare that showed her form at Mauquenchy last time out. Comes here fresh and looks to have a lot to offer. Claim
Can prove a handful but otherwise very productive at this level. Will have come on for recent return run and can impose
Can prove a handful but otherwise very productive at this level. Will have come on for recent return run and can impose
Complicated mare that regularly suffers from stride woes but is fresh and on good behaviour can get in on the action
Complicated mare that regularly suffers from stride woes but is fresh and on good behaviour can get in on the action
Will be fully fit following three return runs. In the frame in both starts under these conditions and can get in on the action
Will be fully fit following three return runs. In the frame in both starts under these conditions and can get in on the action
Consistent sort with good Caen references but shoes on for comeback and best to wait
Consistent sort with good Caen references but shoes on for comeback and best to wait
Won her only start over course and distance but completely out of the picture in last five and no chance on first start back
Won her only start over course and distance but completely out of the picture in last five and no chance on first start back
Previously a decent sort but has struggled with form since last summer and chances limited
Previously a decent sort but has struggled with form since last summer and chances limited
Something of an open affair this but it is hard to ignore (7) EVITA TURGOT who made an excellent re-entry at Mauquenchy and in similar form may just be good enough to hold off the Guarato-trained (8) ELEGANTE RIVER who will be considerably more productive than she was on comeback a month ago. (6) ESTA DE CRENNES is no champion but she races barefoot for the occasion and can start to make amends. (9) EVA DES LANDIERS will not be far off the mark if she can keep her action together.
Seldom seen at Caen but is confirmed here. Showed his form at Amiens recently and on better behaviour can figure prominently
Seldom seen at Caen but is confirmed here. Showed his form at Amiens recently and on better behaviour can figure prominently
Pleased here last spring but subsequently lost her way and after three months off will have nothing to offer
Pleased here last spring but subsequently lost her way and after three months off will have nothing to offer
Considerably better horse than latest results would suggest. Is proven here and going barefoot for the occasion can make the first five
Considerably better horse than latest results would suggest. Is proven here and going barefoot for the occasion can make the first five
Very useful in the amateur category. Stays shod for comeback and unlikely to spring any surprises
Very useful in the amateur category. Stays shod for comeback and unlikely to spring any surprises
No champion but not the worst horse here either. Unseen for three months though and best to wait
No champion but not the worst horse here either. Unseen for three months though and best to wait
Has ability but sanctioned in both this term. Appreciates Caen but unlikely to shake things up this time
Has ability but sanctioned in both this term. Appreciates Caen but unlikely to shake things up this time
Unexceptional type making first appearance since last summer and will have few takers
Unexceptional type making first appearance since last summer and will have few takers
Useful sort that went close last time here. Unshod for comeback and from the front line can get a look in
Useful sort that went close last time here. Unshod for comeback and from the front line can get a look in
Previously a good sort but looked very ordinary last season and no chance on first start back
Previously a good sort but looked very ordinary last season and no chance on first start back
Can prove a handful but has considerable ability. Has solid Caen references and even though not ideally engaged can still make the first five
Can prove a handful but has considerable ability. Has solid Caen references and even though not ideally engaged can still make the first five
Faithful campaigner for the most part and excels here. Clearly in good shape and can apply the pressure on (15) BONHEUR DE NAY
Faithful campaigner for the most part and excels here. Clearly in good shape and can apply the pressure on (15) BONHEUR DE NAY
Serious sort that appreciates Caen. Shoes on for comeback but still looks a decent place prospect
Serious sort that appreciates Caen. Shoes on for comeback but still looks a decent place prospect
Modest type that has made the frame just once in last ten. Unseen since early January and not a priority
Modest type that has made the frame just once in last ten. Unseen since early January and not a priority
Blows hot and cold but is proven at a superior level. Has not been seen out since October though and will be rusty
Blows hot and cold but is proven at a superior level. Has not been seen out since October though and will be rusty
Very good servant that was not the luckiest in Paris last time. Already a winner under these conditions and can wrap this up
Very good servant that was not the luckiest in Paris last time. Already a winner under these conditions and can wrap this up
Tough type that always gives everything he has but unseen since late November and poses no threat
Tough type that always gives everything he has but unseen since late November and poses no threat
Acquits himself well for the most part but has just one race under his belt since the break and chances slim
Acquits himself well for the most part but has just one race under his belt since the break and chances slim
Quality individual in the other code. Stays shod for first start of the year and best to wait
Quality individual in the other code. Stays shod for first start of the year and best to wait
Very hard to fault at this level of competition and clearly at the top of his game (15) BONHEUR DE NAY starts on the back line here but still looks the horse to beat. The Caen-loving (11) BY AND BY is also enjoying a good run of form and will have his chances. Twice a winner at the venue (12) CRISTAL DU PERCHE races shod for his comeback but has form with shoes on and looks a player. (1) BANCO RYLD could well have won at Amiens a fortnight ago had he not faulted and with application can make amends. (10) CADEL DE CAHOT is no slouch either and just needs to maintain stride in order to pick up a cheque.
