Caen 23 September 2023
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Lost her action in both public outings so far and will garner little, if any, support
Lost her action in both public outings so far and will garner little, if any, support
Has not been seen out since her respectable Cabourg debut 2 months ago but should still give an honest account
Has not been seen out since her respectable Cabourg debut 2 months ago but should still give an honest account
Has shown a temperament in the other code but is clearly talented. Hails from a yard renowned for its monte exploits and should not disappoint
Has shown a temperament in the other code but is clearly talented. Hails from a yard renowned for its monte exploits and should not disappoint
Left a better impression recently, first time under the saddle, but on this occasion will have too much to do
Left a better impression recently, first time under the saddle, but on this occasion will have too much to do
Has shown some promise under harness and was not the luckiest last time out. Takes her first competitive monte steps with Benjamin Rochard in the saddle and should not be far from the action
Has shown some promise under harness and was not the luckiest last time out. Takes her first competitive monte steps with Benjamin Rochard in the saddle and should not be far from the action
Quality filly that showed significant potential here earlier in the month. Without an initial hesitation this time, and a revised strategy, she looks the one to beat
Quality filly that showed significant potential here earlier in the month. Without an initial hesitation this time, and a revised strategy, she looks the one to beat
Moderate type that has yet to demonstrate any particular flair for either discipline and can be passed over
Moderate type that has yet to demonstrate any particular flair for either discipline and can be passed over
Showed a different side to herself on recent monte debut at Chateaubriant. Races with pads this time and must be considered a player
Showed a different side to herself on recent monte debut at Chateaubriant. Races with pads this time and must be considered a player
Sanctioned at Cabourg following a successful debut, she races with front pads once again and can make amends for her recent blip
Sanctioned at Cabourg following a successful debut, she races with front pads once again and can make amends for her recent blip
Failed to impress under the saddle here after having opened her harness account and can be ruled out
Failed to impress under the saddle here after having opened her harness account and can be ruled out
Promising sort that beat KERNEZIA DU CORTA (6) here last time out and, in similar form, can have her day in the sun
Promising sort that beat KERNEZIA DU CORTA (6) here last time out and, in similar form, can have her day in the sun
Delicate filly that has yet to make her mark under the saddle, but imposed in the other code recently and will generate some interest
Delicate filly that has yet to make her mark under the saddle, but imposed in the other code recently and will generate some interest
Disappointing since winning under harness during the spring and her recent monte debut did nothing to convince otherwise
Disappointing since winning under harness during the spring and her recent monte debut did nothing to convince otherwise
Has started to come into herself in the ridden code. Drops back in class after a decent effort in Paris and looks competitive for a place in the frame
Has started to come into herself in the ridden code. Drops back in class after a decent effort in Paris and looks competitive for a place in the frame
Has shown decent aptitude for the ridden game. Latterly trotted 5th in the race of reference and is not incapable of picking up another cheque
Has shown decent aptitude for the ridden game. Latterly trotted 5th in the race of reference and is not incapable of picking up another cheque
Not without merit but shoes on for her first steps under the saddle and unlikely to shake things up
Not without merit but shoes on for her first steps under the saddle and unlikely to shake things up
After a solid harness debut, KERNEZIA DU CORTA (6) gave a fine account behind the progressive KANTIQUE DELO (11) over course and distance recently and, with different tactics, can turn the tables and open her account. Fine winner on debut at Dozule, KADANSE DU CORTA (9) was disqualified next time but has the requisite class to set the record straight. KINA DU RIB (3) is a handful at the best of times but is clearly capable and, given her provenance, should take to the discipline like a duck to water.
Unremarkable filly with no place in this line-up and can be confidently disregarded
Unremarkable filly with no place in this line-up and can be confidently disregarded
Just one blip on her formcard to date. Left a good impression at La Capelle and, with front pads fitted, should not be ruled out
Just one blip on her formcard to date. Left a good impression at La Capelle and, with front pads fitted, should not be ruled out
It took 6 starts but she opened her account late last month. Comes here fresh but, at this level, is no more than a minor place chance
It took 6 starts but she opened her account late last month. Comes here fresh but, at this level, is no more than a minor place chance
Has ability but not the most dependable and will need to improve on her recent Enghien performance
Has ability but not the most dependable and will need to improve on her recent Enghien performance
Somewhat out of sorts lately but twice pleased here earlier in the year and Lebourgeois reining will do her prospects no disservice
Somewhat out of sorts lately but twice pleased here earlier in the year and Lebourgeois reining will do her prospects no disservice
Reliability not her thing but left a good impression last time here and will be no easy touch if she gets off on the right foot
Reliability not her thing but left a good impression last time here and will be no easy touch if she gets off on the right foot
Got her career off to a flying start but sometimes bites off more than she can chew. Leading driver at the helm this time but still not an obvious choice
Got her career off to a flying start but sometimes bites off more than she can chew. Leading driver at the helm this time but still not an obvious choice
Yet to make her mark at this level but has won 2 of last 3 and will have her supporters
Yet to make her mark at this level but has won 2 of last 3 and will have her supporters
Won 2 in a row earlier in the summer but out of the picture in both since and must raise her game
Won 2 in a row earlier in the summer but out of the picture in both since and must raise her game
No superstar but is not without merit. Reassured at Meslay last month and, in similar form, can get a look in
No superstar but is not without merit. Reassured at Meslay last month and, in similar form, can get a look in
Quality future prospect that has done everything asked off her so far. Caught the eye here mid-month and must be considered a leading contender
Quality future prospect that has done everything asked off her so far. Caught the eye here mid-month and must be considered a leading contender
Has demonstrated excellent professionalism and aptitude so far. Makes her Caen debut on a hat-trick and can pull it off
Has demonstrated excellent professionalism and aptitude so far. Makes her Caen debut on a hat-trick and can pull it off
Useful sort that sprang quite the surprise when winning on re-entry and will not be available at 23/1 this time around
Useful sort that sprang quite the surprise when winning on re-entry and will not be available at 23/1 this time around
Came close to getting off the mark 3 weeks ago but shoes back on and best to wait
Came close to getting off the mark 3 weeks ago but shoes back on and best to wait
Has just once disappointed in 5 career outings. Steps up in category but can play a role if she takes to Caen conditions
Has just once disappointed in 5 career outings. Steps up in category but can play a role if she takes to Caen conditions
Clearly useful but regularly a handful. Reaffirmed last time out but a repeat looks improbable
Clearly useful but regularly a handful. Reaffirmed last time out but a repeat looks improbable
A fairly homogenous bunch this but a tentative nod still goes to KOSTA BUROISE (12) who is unbeaten in two starts to date. It is unlikely to be all plane sailing though considering how well the progressive KIWA BLEUE (11) acquitted herself under these conditions last weekend, and how KINJAL DE BELLANDE (13) defied her odds to win at Dieppe last time out. KALINKA CASTELETS (6) may not be the easiest horse to trust but she is proven over course and distance.
Disappointing in both competitive runs and not a realistic proposition first time under the saddle
Disappointing in both competitive runs and not a realistic proposition first time under the saddle
Has shown little aptitude for either code and can be confidently ruled out
Has shown little aptitude for either code and can be confidently ruled out
Sanctioned more often than not but is clearly better under the saddle. 4 pads fitted for the first time and can start to put his recent sanctions behind him
Sanctioned more often than not but is clearly better under the saddle. 4 pads fitted for the first time and can start to put his recent sanctions behind him
Blows hot and cold but got back in the game behind JAKOU D'AVEL (7) at Niort and will have his supporters
Blows hot and cold but got back in the game behind JAKOU D'AVEL (7) at Niort and will have his supporters
Got off the mark at Graignes 3 months ago but form has since regressed and chances slim
Got off the mark at Graignes 3 months ago but form has since regressed and chances slim
Useful colt that made a respectable return at Pornichet last month. Comes here fresh and will not be far off the mark if he takes to the Caen profile
Useful colt that made a respectable return at Pornichet last month. Comes here fresh and will not be far off the mark if he takes to the Caen profile
Took some time to come to hand but has shown a different side lately and justifiably bids to repeat last Sunday's Niort victory
Took some time to come to hand but has shown a different side lately and justifiably bids to repeat last Sunday's Niort victory
Not the easiest of horses to handle but did beat JUPITER CAPTAIN (11) earlier in the summer. Modified shoeing on this occasion and, if behaved, can pick up a cheque
Not the easiest of horses to handle but did beat JUPITER CAPTAIN (11) earlier in the summer. Modified shoeing on this occasion and, if behaved, can pick up a cheque
Yet to get off the mark but has demonstrated decent aptitude for the ridden game and, even though shod this time, can still figure prominently
Yet to get off the mark but has demonstrated decent aptitude for the ridden game and, even though shod this time, can still figure prominently
Yet to get off the mark but has more than once gone close. Shoes back on though as he steps up in class and represents no more than a minor place chance
Yet to get off the mark but has more than once gone close. Shoes back on though as he steps up in class and represents no more than a minor place chance
Reliability has never been his strong suit but got back in the game in Paris last time and, similarly shod, should not disappoint
Reliability has never been his strong suit but got back in the game in Paris last time and, similarly shod, should not disappoint
Temperamental type but left a good impression at Avranches first time under the saddle and, with application, can play a leading role
Temperamental type but left a good impression at Avranches first time under the saddle and, with application, can play a leading role
Has evident ability but is a handful at the best of times. Is better than his Cherbourg run would suggest though and, with pads fitted this time, can set the record straight
Has evident ability but is a handful at the best of times. Is better than his Cherbourg run would suggest though and, with pads fitted this time, can set the record straight
Has failed to get his nose in front since winning at Argentan earlier in the year and is unlikely to shake things up
Has failed to get his nose in front since winning at Argentan earlier in the year and is unlikely to shake things up
Sprang something of a surprise under harness at Dieppe before flopping at Vire and looks outclassed on his monte debut
Sprang something of a surprise under harness at Dieppe before flopping at Vire and looks outclassed on his monte debut
Unexceptional trotter that has placed in one of two monte starts but looks to have his work cut out this time around
Unexceptional trotter that has placed in one of two monte starts but looks to have his work cut out this time around
Useful sort and considerably behind in earnings. Has already won under the saddle and, with front shoes off for the occasion, can do so again
Useful sort and considerably behind in earnings. Has already won under the saddle and, with front shoes off for the occasion, can do so again
Debuts in the discipline following some mediocre efforts under harness and is not about to spring any surprises
Debuts in the discipline following some mediocre efforts under harness and is not about to spring any surprises
A number in contention here, with the long-absent JET MESLOIS (17) looking an interesting contender with front shoes off and a decent re-entry run under his belt. Tom Debost would still be wise to be wary of the delicate but progressive JUST GIGOLO DE LOU (12) who made a fine monte debut late last month, and JUPITER CAPTAIN (11) who showed significant improvement in a Vincennes Class E earlier in the month. Late developer, JAKOU D'AVEL (7), has looked a different horse since returning to the code and steps marginally up in category with legitimate ambition.
Sanctioned in all 5 racecourse appearances and can expect to remain friendless in the markets
Sanctioned in all 5 racecourse appearances and can expect to remain friendless in the markets
Has looked decidedly modest since his April debut and has no realistic chance
Has looked decidedly modest since his April debut and has no realistic chance
Decent campaigner but failed to make the grade when stepped up in class and others preferred
Decent campaigner but failed to make the grade when stepped up in class and others preferred
Serious sort that caught the eye earlier in the year. Has not been seen out since but, with hind pads fitted, will have his chances
Serious sort that caught the eye earlier in the year. Has not been seen out since but, with hind pads fitted, will have his chances
Stride woes have prohibited him from putting his talent on show but has started to come good and has everything going for him this time. Claim
Stride woes have prohibited him from putting his talent on show but has started to come good and has everything going for him this time. Claim
Sanctioned as often as not but ability and form are not in doubt and, with application, can again go close
Sanctioned as often as not but ability and form are not in doubt and, with application, can again go close
Has considerably better prospects in the other code and can be ruled out
Has considerably better prospects in the other code and can be ruled out
Disappointing in both outings after having got off the mark in late July and can be passed over
Disappointing in both outings after having got off the mark in late July and can be passed over
Respectable but has failed to impress since the break and unlikely to spring any surprises
Respectable but has failed to impress since the break and unlikely to spring any surprises
Consistently gives a competitive account when applied. Pleased after his Vire sanction and should not be underestimated
Consistently gives a competitive account when applied. Pleased after his Vire sanction and should not be underestimated
Yet to lose his maiden status but has placed twice in last 3 and will generate some interest
Yet to lose his maiden status but has placed twice in last 3 and will generate some interest
Has shown considerable ability so far. Is untried racing clockwise but is in sufficiently good form to make the frame, if he turns
Has shown considerable ability so far. Is untried racing clockwise but is in sufficiently good form to make the frame, if he turns
Picked up after the spring break where he left off. Takes a notable hike in category though and represents no more than a minor place chance
Picked up after the spring break where he left off. Takes a notable hike in category though and represents no more than a minor place chance
Somewhat erratic but has shown decent potential. Unlikely to impose this time but nevertheless looks a respectable first-five chance
Somewhat erratic but has shown decent potential. Unlikely to impose this time but nevertheless looks a respectable first-five chance
Although regularly the object of the stewards' scrutiny, KASH DIBAH (5) has started to come into himself since being gelded and, with front pads fitted and Yoann Lebourgeois in the sulky, can win a race of this nature. Unseen since impressing earlier in the year, KILIM QUICK (4) has hind pads fitted for his comeback and is expected to get straight back in the game. KENDALL (6) is never far from losing his action but showed courage here recently and, with stride in check, will have his chances. KOALA BLUE (12) is another promising type and his recent performance augurs well for his prospects.
Unexceptional trotter that has placed just once in 7 starts this season and will struggle to make her mark
Unexceptional trotter that has placed just once in 7 starts this season and will struggle to make her mark
Has demonstrated a modicum of ability in the provinces but bites off more than she can chew this time
Has demonstrated a modicum of ability in the provinces but bites off more than she can chew this time
Back in business following a pair of sanctions but is better at a lower level and unlikely to spring any surprises
Back in business following a pair of sanctions but is better at a lower level and unlikely to spring any surprises
Sanctioned more often than not but has already won this term. Is in her category here and can play a role if she manages to keep her action together
Sanctioned more often than not but has already won this term. Is in her category here and can play a role if she manages to keep her action together
Pleased more than once over the summer but is not the easiest to handle and last 2 efforts do little to convince
Pleased more than once over the summer but is not the easiest to handle and last 2 efforts do little to convince
Moderate filly that showed more at 3 and, in present shape, will have few friends
Moderate filly that showed more at 3 and, in present shape, will have few friends
Showed a different side to herself when racing barefoot but has not been seen out for 6 months and will need the run
Showed a different side to herself when racing barefoot but has not been seen out for 6 months and will need the run
Has bags of ability, but also has a temperament. Appears to be back on track, breaks in front, and looks a player on her Caen debut
Has bags of ability, but also has a temperament. Appears to be back on track, breaks in front, and looks a player on her Caen debut
Mixes the good with the less good but can trot. Left a decent impression at Avranches, when unshod in front for the first time, and must be respected
Mixes the good with the less good but can trot. Left a decent impression at Avranches, when unshod in front for the first time, and must be respected
Capable sort with respectable right-handed references and, in current form, can get a look in
Capable sort with respectable right-handed references and, in current form, can get a look in
Yet to lose her maiden tag but is clearly close to her race. Takes on some better horses this time though and more a minor place chance on this occasion
Yet to lose her maiden tag but is clearly close to her race. Takes on some better horses this time though and more a minor place chance on this occasion
Useful sort with an excellent entry on the front line. Form is not in doubt and can win this if Anthony Barrier assures her initial strides
Useful sort with an excellent entry on the front line. Form is not in doubt and can win this if Anthony Barrier assures her initial strides
Handy sort that won 2 of last 3 but incurs the penalty this time and chances considerably limited
Handy sort that won 2 of last 3 but incurs the penalty this time and chances considerably limited
Not without merit but appears to have completely lost her way and no chance on first outing since April
Not without merit but appears to have completely lost her way and no chance on first outing since April
Reassured at La Capelle last month before biting off more than she could chew in Paris, but drops back in category and should be competitive for a place in the frame
Reassured at La Capelle last month before biting off more than she could chew in Paris, but drops back in category and should be competitive for a place in the frame
Seldom disappoints when she has her mind on the game. Is clearly at the top of her game and, on good behaviour, can have her way
Seldom disappoints when she has her mind on the game. Is clearly at the top of her game and, on good behaviour, can have her way
Still chasing that maiden success after 24 starts, but has references in this category and dropping back in class should do the trick
Still chasing that maiden success after 24 starts, but has references in this category and dropping back in class should do the trick
Useful on a good day and has been showing her form in both codes lately. Barefoot for the occasion and, with Matthieu Abrivard in the wagon, should not disappoint
Useful on a good day and has been showing her form in both codes lately. Barefoot for the occasion and, with Matthieu Abrivard in the wagon, should not disappoint
Very hard to knock when barefoot and focused, JOFESCA BUISSONAY (16) reassured with a solid run at Vire recently and, in similar form, can impose. She will still face resistance from the progressive, but occasionally difficult, JULIETTA MOOD (12) who will be dangerous if applied, and the reinvigorated JAVADA DU MONT (8), both of which break with a 25m head-start. JACINTHE DE DAIDOU (15) incurs the penalty but takes a dip in class and should be good enough to challenge for a place on the podium.
Sanctioned more often than not but does have merit. Finds himself in better company this time though and chances limited
Sanctioned more often than not but does have merit. Finds himself in better company this time though and chances limited
Temperamental colt that won a minor event last month but has twice failed to confirm and others easier to trust
Temperamental colt that won a minor event last month but has twice failed to confirm and others easier to trust
Handy sort that has made the frame in 2 of last 3 but takes a hike in class and will have his work cut out
Handy sort that has made the frame in 2 of last 3 but takes a hike in class and will have his work cut out
Delicate but regularly in the mix when focused. Races with front shoes off for the first time and, with Francois Lagadeuc in the sulky, will be afforded every chance
Delicate but regularly in the mix when focused. Races with front shoes off for the first time and, with Francois Lagadeuc in the sulky, will be afforded every chance
Never far from losing his action but seldom disappoints when applied. Barefoot for the first time, with a front-row start, and looks a serious proposition
Never far from losing his action but seldom disappoints when applied. Barefoot for the first time, with a front-row start, and looks a serious proposition
Respectable type at a considerably lower level and has no realistic chance
Respectable type at a considerably lower level and has no realistic chance
Impressed more than once during the spring but has since come off the boil and can expect to have few takers
Impressed more than once during the spring but has since come off the boil and can expect to have few takers
Hardy element that has progressed nicely of late. Pleased in similar company at Vire recently and, from the front line, will be no pushover
Hardy element that has progressed nicely of late. Pleased in similar company at Vire recently and, from the front line, will be no pushover
Unexceptional colt with better references a level down and has been found wanting of late
Unexceptional colt with better references a level down and has been found wanting of late
Good monte horse racing here for reasons of conditioning and will have little to offer
Good monte horse racing here for reasons of conditioning and will have little to offer
Showed early promise but lost his way last season and no sign of an imminent return to form
Showed early promise but lost his way last season and no sign of an imminent return to form
Struggled for much of the summer before reassuring at Cabourg last time out. Is confirmed at the venue and, even from the 2nd line, will be competitive
Struggled for much of the summer before reassuring at Cabourg last time out. Is confirmed at the venue and, even from the 2nd line, will be competitive
Not as sharp as he was earlier in the summer and at this level is unlikely to shake things up
Not as sharp as he was earlier in the summer and at this level is unlikely to shake things up
Quality element from a yard going good-guns. Tenacious winner last time out and, given his liking for this trip, can make it two on the trot
Quality element from a yard going good-guns. Tenacious winner last time out and, given his liking for this trip, can make it two on the trot
Highly impressive when unshod behind, but shoes on this time and has other priorities
Highly impressive when unshod behind, but shoes on this time and has other priorities
Acquits himself well for the most part and is presently in decent shape. Has placed just once in 3 starts here but is shod to preference this time and should not be underestimated
Acquits himself well for the most part and is presently in decent shape. Has placed just once in 3 starts here but is shod to preference this time and should not be underestimated
Quality element making a first appearance since early July, but is unlikely to have lost much form, and looks a player
Quality element making a first appearance since early July, but is unlikely to have lost much form, and looks a player
Useful colt that consistently gives his best. Benefits from a fine entry, has shown considerable improvement under harness recently, and is competitive for a spot in the frame
Useful colt that consistently gives his best. Benefits from a fine entry, has shown considerable improvement under harness recently, and is competitive for a spot in the frame
A fine campaigner when focused, JILBOUR DEFONTAINE (14) put on quite the show at Angers; he won over the distance during the summer and looks thoroughly capable of securing the double. That said, he will still feel some heat from the improving JULIO DU RIB (8) who has a 25m advantage. JEANBAT DANOVER (18) has not got his nose in front since the spring but is confirmed under these conditions and, in present condition, is hard to ignore. JERICHO DU RIB (17) may not have been seen out for over 2 months but he won 2 of 3 before the spell and must be taken seriously.
Modest mare that has done nothing of note for over 13 months and debuts in the discipline with limited ambition
Modest mare that has done nothing of note for over 13 months and debuts in the discipline with limited ambition
Decent in 2 of last 3 but has not done enough to be considered a player this time
Decent in 2 of last 3 but has not done enough to be considered a player this time
Not the most dependable, and sanctioned on her lone monte start, but did everything right at Vire last time out and, if still on the boil, can again make the frame
Not the most dependable, and sanctioned on her lone monte start, but did everything right at Vire last time out and, if still on the boil, can again make the frame
Can trot but is no champion and returns to the code with limited prospects
Can trot but is no champion and returns to the code with limited prospects
Pleased in the race of reference after a solid Vibraye performance but still has a lot of ground to make up
Pleased in the race of reference after a solid Vibraye performance but still has a lot of ground to make up
Fine mare that seldom steps a foot out of line in this branch of the business. Opened her account last time out and the double looks a distinct possibility
Fine mare that seldom steps a foot out of line in this branch of the business. Opened her account last time out and the double looks a distinct possibility
Debuts in the discipline following some respectable efforts in the other code but, in this company, will need to be at her best
Debuts in the discipline following some respectable efforts in the other code but, in this company, will need to be at her best
Dependability not her strong suit but can trot when focused. Finished 4th to ILIADE DE L'ITON (6) last time and, with Adrien Lamy in the irons, will be given a competitive ride
Dependability not her strong suit but can trot when focused. Finished 4th to ILIADE DE L'ITON (6) last time and, with Adrien Lamy in the irons, will be given a competitive ride
Has placed just once - at a low level - in the monte category and looks thoroughly outclassed
Has placed just once - at a low level - in the monte category and looks thoroughly outclassed
Placed just once in 3 monte appearances. Not currently firing on all cylinders either but Mathieu Mottier onboard for the occasion and will be worth monitoring
Placed just once in 3 monte appearances. Not currently firing on all cylinders either but Mathieu Mottier onboard for the occasion and will be worth monitoring
Sanctioned on her only appearance under the saddle and, even having reassured under harness recently, she takes on some good horses here and chances limited
Sanctioned on her only appearance under the saddle and, even having reassured under harness recently, she takes on some good horses here and chances limited
Useful on a good day but rather disappointing lately. Has no particular love for Caen and, even with front shoes off, will struggle to make her presence felt
Useful on a good day but rather disappointing lately. Has no particular love for Caen and, even with front shoes off, will struggle to make her presence felt
Useful mare that has taken well to her new vocation. Takes on some better horses this time but still looks up to the task
Useful mare that has taken well to her new vocation. Takes on some better horses this time but still looks up to the task
Has demonstrated better aptitude for the ridden discipline. Showed progress at Bagnoles-de-l'Orne and will have her supporters
Has demonstrated better aptitude for the ridden discipline. Showed progress at Bagnoles-de-l'Orne and will have her supporters
Yet to make her mark under the saddle but is clearly back at her best and, if form transitions, should not be far from the action
Yet to make her mark under the saddle but is clearly back at her best and, if form transitions, should not be far from the action
Just a single win to her name but is otherwise one of the more tenacious horses in the field and the modified shoeing configuration will only work to her advantage. Place chance
Just a single win to her name but is otherwise one of the more tenacious horses in the field and the modified shoeing configuration will only work to her advantage. Place chance
Has looked rather ordinary since winning over track and trip last June, but is still worth retaining as an interesting outsider
Has looked rather ordinary since winning over track and trip last June, but is still worth retaining as an interesting outsider
Excellent since returning to the monte code this summer, ILIADE DE L'ITON (6) finally got that maiden monkey off her back at Gournay and, barefoot again, could well double her money. IRENE PONT VAUTIER (3) did show a net return to form under harness at Vire earlier in the month and, in similar condition, will have her chances. Barring her Chateaubriant disappointment, IDOLE HAUFOR (16) has been in fine shape lately and justifiably bids to confirm her latest performance. ISYLOVE LA VIE (13) has done nothing but improve since switching codes and, despite the step up in category, still looks competitively well in.
Has tended to show more under the saddle these days and looks properly outclassed
Has tended to show more under the saddle these days and looks properly outclassed
Previously a good sort but has made the frame just once in 5 starts this term and will have his work cut out
Previously a good sort but has made the frame just once in 5 starts this term and will have his work cut out
Erratic sort that occasionally shows his good side but latest efforts have done nothing to convince
Erratic sort that occasionally shows his good side but latest efforts have done nothing to convince
Moderate type that has been struggling with stride issues lately and must get his house in order
Moderate type that has been struggling with stride issues lately and must get his house in order
Mixes the good with the less good but pleased behind HEROS OF JACK (8) last time and, from the first row can give this a good go
Mixes the good with the less good but pleased behind HEROS OF JACK (8) last time and, from the first row can give this a good go
No champion but has been acquitting himself respectably of late. Is confirmed under these conditions and the Mathieu Mottier-factor cannot be ignored
No champion but has been acquitting himself respectably of late. Is confirmed under these conditions and the Mathieu Mottier-factor cannot be ignored
Can prove a handful but has bags of ability. Reassured in good order 12 days ago and from the front row is not incapable of repeating
Can prove a handful but has bags of ability. Reassured in good order 12 days ago and from the front row is not incapable of repeating
Not the most reliable of trotters but has merit. Twice in the frame over the past month and, although in better company, can still finish in the first 5
Not the most reliable of trotters but has merit. Twice in the frame over the past month and, although in better company, can still finish in the first 5
Has looked decidedly ordinary since returning to competition and can expect to have few friends
Has looked decidedly ordinary since returning to competition and can expect to have few friends
Honest trotter but has twice failed to confirm his Pornichet performance and, with shoes on, can be passed over
Honest trotter but has twice failed to confirm his Pornichet performance and, with shoes on, can be passed over
Useful sort in the other branch of the business. Here for reasons of conditioning and no threat
Useful sort in the other branch of the business. Here for reasons of conditioning and no threat
Solid as a rock this season when racing barefoot. Returns to a hard surface and looks the main threat to HOUGARDEN (15)
Solid as a rock this season when racing barefoot. Returns to a hard surface and looks the main threat to HOUGARDEN (15)
Has started to come good again following some lean months. Is forced to climb the class ladder though and represents no more than a minor place prospect
Has started to come good again following some lean months. Is forced to climb the class ladder though and represents no more than a minor place prospect
Dependable trotter that rarely disappoints when focused. Is enjoying a decent run of form and, shod to preference, will not be far off the mark
Dependable trotter that rarely disappoints when focused. Is enjoying a decent run of form and, shod to preference, will not be far off the mark
Quality element that stumbled during the summer but has since come good again and looks the one to beat
Quality element that stumbled during the summer but has since come good again and looks the one to beat
Fine monte horse making his first appearance following a long layoff and can be confidently disregarded
Fine monte horse making his first appearance following a long layoff and can be confidently disregarded
Has not won since early June but has gone close on 3 occasions lately and, despite the penalty, can still figure prominently
Has not won since early June but has gone close on 3 occasions lately and, despite the penalty, can still figure prominently
Serious trotter with fine references racing clockwise but is shod for first start back and best to hold off
Serious trotter with fine references racing clockwise but is shod for first start back and best to hold off
Back at the top of his game since earlier in the month, HOUGARDEN (15) won with authority last time out and, even going right-handed this time, can still double his money. Paul Ploquin will nevertheless be keeping a close eye on HIBISCUS DE MAISY (12) who has hardly put a foot out of place all season. HOUDAN MONTAVAL (7) is better-positioned on the front line and his recent Dieppe success bodes well for his chances. A faithful servant for the most part, HYPSO DES CAILLONS (14) steps back up in category after a solid effort in the amateur division and, with hind shoes off, will not be far from the action.
