Cagnes-Sur-Mer 03 January 2020
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Out of sorts in both codes and unlikely to trouble the judge on current form
Out of sorts in both codes and unlikely to trouble the judge on current form
Can prove tricky but quality element nonetheless under harness. Worth consideration in this code
Can prove tricky but quality element nonetheless under harness. Worth consideration in this code
Gives a decent account for the most part and should not be too far off the mark
Gives a decent account for the most part and should not be too far off the mark
Got the year off to an excellent start but has since lost his way and must reaffirm
Got the year off to an excellent start but has since lost his way and must reaffirm
Hard to knock when racing unshod behind. Fully shod here but not easy to ignore
Hard to knock when racing unshod behind. Fully shod here but not easy to ignore
Consistent enough without winning in 2019. More needed to win but could earn some minor money
Consistent enough without winning in 2019. More needed to win but could earn some minor money
Consistent filly. Has done well all year and can contest the finish yet again here today
Consistent filly. Has done well all year and can contest the finish yet again here today
Impressive last winter and back to form recently. Leading player here
Impressive last winter and back to form recently. Leading player here
Excellent servant in mobile starts and well placed behind the car. Just hind shoes off but must still be respected
Excellent servant in mobile starts and well placed behind the car. Just hind shoes off but must still be respected
Never far from losing her action but has considerable means. Shoes on though so others preferred
Never far from losing her action but has considerable means. Shoes on though so others preferred
Has ability but not the most reliable. On best form he could sneak into the picture
Has ability but not the most reliable. On best form he could sneak into the picture
Can prove a handful but has ability. Disappointing last time though and the draw does nothing to help his cause
Can prove a handful but has ability. Disappointing last time though and the draw does nothing to help his cause
Consistent mare. Has done well all year and should have a role to play
Consistent mare. Has done well all year and should have a role to play
(8) FULL DATE wasn't able to find a clear passage last time out and finished her race with obvious resources. She is worth another chance and with more luck in running should play a leading role in the finish. Stable companion (9) FREEDOM DU BOULAY entrusted for the occasion to Eric Raffin is also capable of having a say in the outcome. Consistent (13) FERNANDINA has claims despite an awkward starting berth while (7) FESTIMATA is another who could play a role.
Quality element but can prove a handful. Good 2nd last time and with confirmation can get a look in
Quality element but can prove a handful. Good 2nd last time and with confirmation can get a look in
Seldom gets her nose in front but always gives her best. Unshod and capable of playing a minor role
Seldom gets her nose in front but always gives her best. Unshod and capable of playing a minor role
Appears to have lost his way for some time and is unlikely to garner much support
Appears to have lost his way for some time and is unlikely to garner much support
Has really been struggling of late and is probably better under the saddle
Has really been struggling of late and is probably better under the saddle
Complicated but has talent to burn and is nearing peak fitness. Player
Complicated but has talent to burn and is nearing peak fitness. Player
Has been totally transformed since racing barefoot and will not be far off the mark
Has been totally transformed since racing barefoot and will not be far off the mark
Has struggled throughout 2019 and does need major improvement to feature
Has struggled throughout 2019 and does need major improvement to feature
Consistent but might need this run returning from a break and has no more than a minor role to play
Consistent but might need this run returning from a break and has no more than a minor role to play
Sanctioned last time out but in good form for the most part during 2019. Place chance
Sanctioned last time out but in good form for the most part during 2019. Place chance
Disappointing recent form and with shoes on is unlikely to pose a threat
Disappointing recent form and with shoes on is unlikely to pose a threat
Last-start winner who should have a role to play with a repeat of that performance
Last-start winner who should have a role to play with a repeat of that performance
In very good form winning six times and runner up twice in 2019. Player
In very good form winning six times and runner up twice in 2019. Player
(11) EL VILLAGIO made a winning start on the Riviera and is taken to build on that success by following up here. (5) FABULOUS JET was a commendable 3rd last time and is expected to pose more of a threat with that comeback run under the belt. Capable but delicate (1) DESIR PRINCIER reassured with an improved last start and could also have a say in the outcome if building on that effort.
Previously a Group class horse but disappointing of late and showing no signs of an imminent return to form
Previously a Group class horse but disappointing of late and showing no signs of an imminent return to form
Has failed to make the frame since December 2018 and is unlikely to spring any surprise
Has failed to make the frame since December 2018 and is unlikely to spring any surprise
Quality element that is very hard to fault these days when unshod all four. Leading contender
Quality element that is very hard to fault these days when unshod all four. Leading contender
Usually gives of his best. May have just needed his last run. Has a winning chance
Usually gives of his best. May have just needed his last run. Has a winning chance
Not without merit but somewhat disappointing in last three. Has a good draw though and worth noting
Not without merit but somewhat disappointing in last three. Has a good draw though and worth noting
Dependability is not his strong suit and on recent evidence he is not an obvious choice. Capable of better
Dependability is not his strong suit and on recent evidence he is not an obvious choice. Capable of better
Honest servant who seldom disappoints. Could prove something of a spoiler
Honest servant who seldom disappoints. Could prove something of a spoiler
Has been on a long and unrewarding run and looks unlikely to trouble the judge
Has been on a long and unrewarding run and looks unlikely to trouble the judge
Useful on a going day but not the easiest to handle at times. Capable but unreliable
Useful on a going day but not the easiest to handle at times. Capable but unreliable
Placed twice at Group II level in early 2019 and cannot be ruled out in this company
Placed twice at Group II level in early 2019 and cannot be ruled out in this company
Inconsistent but more than capable on a going day. Could play a minor role
Inconsistent but more than capable on a going day. Could play a minor role
Good class of trotter that seldom disappoints when focused. Chance if applied
Good class of trotter that seldom disappoints when focused. Chance if applied
Prolific at a lower level. Has more to do in this grade but cannot be ignored
Prolific at a lower level. Has more to do in this grade but cannot be ignored
Won only race under these conditions but tends to show more in the provinces these days and can be passed over
Won only race under these conditions but tends to show more in the provinces these days and can be passed over
Blows hot and cold but recently pleased under these conditions. Can get a look in
Blows hot and cold but recently pleased under these conditions. Can get a look in
Out of the picture in his last three starts so hard to make a case for here
Out of the picture in his last three starts so hard to make a case for here
(4) DOUM JENILOU will appreciate this speed course has drawn a good number behind the car and his entourage travel with ambitions - all lights are green. (7) COCKTAIL DESBOIS has little room for manoeuvre but will appreciate the course of the day so is capable of posing a threat. Last-start winner (3) CALLIJO DELBI and consistent (6) VENCEDOR are two of several others who could make their presence felt too.
Has struggled for the better part of a year. Barefoot this time so there could be an improved run on the card
Has struggled for the better part of a year. Barefoot this time so there could be an improved run on the card
Complicated but has talent in spades and could get a look in if applied
Complicated but has talent in spades and could get a look in if applied
Recent form fails to inspire any confidence so he is best watched until making improvement
Recent form fails to inspire any confidence so he is best watched until making improvement
Struggled with stride issues during the autumn but came good at Nantes recently and with application can feature
Struggled with stride issues during the autumn but came good at Nantes recently and with application can feature
Consistent for the most part at this level of competition and can pick up some money
Consistent for the most part at this level of competition and can pick up some money
Smart trotter when at the top of his game but best watched with shoes on
Smart trotter when at the top of his game but best watched with shoes on
Consistent long-time maiden. Unlikely winner but has earning potential
Consistent long-time maiden. Unlikely winner but has earning potential
Showed a different side to herself when barefoot last summer and if fit can make a big impact
Showed a different side to herself when barefoot last summer and if fit can make a big impact
Not devoid of ability but bounced back to form last time. Confirmation required
Not devoid of ability but bounced back to form last time. Confirmation required
Struggling of late but remains barefoot so could show signs of improvement
Struggling of late but remains barefoot so could show signs of improvement
Delicate trotter but very capable when applied and cannot be excluded of the equation
Delicate trotter but very capable when applied and cannot be excluded of the equation
Seven-time winner who blows hot cold but is not short of ability. Capable of better than recent form suggests
Seven-time winner who blows hot cold but is not short of ability. Capable of better than recent form suggests
Clearly unreliable. Returns from a break and is likely to need this run
Clearly unreliable. Returns from a break and is likely to need this run
Well tried this year and is battling to regain form. improvement needed to feature
Well tried this year and is battling to regain form. improvement needed to feature
Confirmed mare in this division. Showed a nice rebound of form in last start and can be considered
Confirmed mare in this division. Showed a nice rebound of form in last start and can be considered
Modest mare out of form and will have little to offer in current shape
Modest mare out of form and will have little to offer in current shape
In good form. Fit and well. Could contest the finish yet again. Respect
In good form. Fit and well. Could contest the finish yet again. Respect
(2) ELMAGNIFICO DE LOU is delicate but his quality is beyond doubt. He would only have to remain wise to have the measure of these rivals. (8) ENERGIE JENILOU discovers a favourable commitment and under these conditions could have a say. (17) EXPRESS EVENING has maintained his consistency and could make his presence felt if overcoming an awkward starting berth.
Lightly-raced gelding who has shown useful ability. Has earning potential
Lightly-raced gelding who has shown useful ability. Has earning potential
Won twice at Vincennes in 2018 but was not as good last year. Others are preferred
Won twice at Vincennes in 2018 but was not as good last year. Others are preferred
Never far from losing his action but can trot and on good behaviour will not be far off the mark
Never far from losing his action but can trot and on good behaviour will not be far off the mark
Has ability but is not the most dependable. Thrashed in two of last three but at this level will be hard hard to hold out
Has ability but is not the most dependable. Thrashed in two of last three but at this level will be hard hard to hold out
Regularly a handful but has been knocking at the door lately and will not be going home empty handed. Respected
Regularly a handful but has been knocking at the door lately and will not be going home empty handed. Respected
Battled to win or run a place in all nine starts last year. Look elsewhere
Battled to win or run a place in all nine starts last year. Look elsewhere
Not without merit but has struggled over past three months and needs to raise her game
Not without merit but has struggled over past three months and needs to raise her game
Tends to go well when not disqualified and is at peak fitness now. Has claims
Tends to go well when not disqualified and is at peak fitness now. Has claims
Not without merit but has struggled over past three months and needs to raise his game
Not without merit but has struggled over past three months and needs to raise his game
Good race. Performing on speed courses (4) GENTE DI ROMA has been found an ideal opportunity to reconnect with success. Currently in great shape and presented barefoot for the first time likely improver (1) GENERAL DE KACY will have his supporters. Delicate but capable (8) GUEST DES BROUSSES is another who could have a say in the outcome.
Good class of horse who has won his last two starts. Well placed to be competitive
Good class of horse who has won his last two starts. Well placed to be competitive
Winner three starts back but disappointing since. Needs to reaffirm here
Winner three starts back but disappointing since. Needs to reaffirm here
Occasionally ill-disciplined but otherwise in decent enough form. Solid place prospect
Occasionally ill-disciplined but otherwise in decent enough form. Solid place prospect
Talented but delicate trotter who tends to do well when focused. Chance if applied
Talented but delicate trotter who tends to do well when focused. Chance if applied
Capable but inconsistent. Hard to trust but as hard to rule out here
Capable but inconsistent. Hard to trust but as hard to rule out here
Remains barefoot. Needs to more to win but could finish in the money once again
Remains barefoot. Needs to more to win but could finish in the money once again
Has struggled since winning at Marseille Borely in May. Needs major improvement to feature
Has struggled since winning at Marseille Borely in May. Needs major improvement to feature
Well tried over the past year without winning. Fair recent form though and has a place chance
Well tried over the past year without winning. Fair recent form though and has a place chance
Out of sorts at present and unlikely to have a say in the outcome in current shape
Out of sorts at present and unlikely to have a say in the outcome in current shape
Finding it hard to regain winning form but usually does well when able to keep stride. Place chance
Finding it hard to regain winning form but usually does well when able to keep stride. Place chance
Consistent last-start winner who should be competitive if able to confirm
Consistent last-start winner who should be competitive if able to confirm
Holding form but needs to raise his game to win. Has a place chance here
Holding form but needs to raise his game to win. Has a place chance here
Has been battling to regain winning form for some time now but tends to run in the places every now and then
Has been battling to regain winning form for some time now but tends to run in the places every now and then
Complicated but otherwise a fine servant and with application can win this
Complicated but otherwise a fine servant and with application can win this
Has struggled for some time now and is probably best watched for now. Overlook
Has struggled for some time now and is probably best watched for now. Overlook
Has struggled this year. Did better in 2018 and is also best watched for now
Has struggled this year. Did better in 2018 and is also best watched for now
(5) DJANGO WINNER did not experience the best passage last time but well placed behind on the front line can make amends and return to success. (3) BANCO BARBES has more room among amateurs but still retains a good chance. Barefoot for the occasion (4) CIKIA DEIHA has the means to play a role too.
Generally competitive in this class of event and although unplaced in three previous starts cannot be ruled out
Generally competitive in this class of event and although unplaced in three previous starts cannot be ruled out
Six-time winner who is far too inconsistent to trust. Capable of playing a role on best form though
Six-time winner who is far too inconsistent to trust. Capable of playing a role on best form though
Four-time winner from sixty six. Has some work to do here perhaps at a price
Four-time winner from sixty six. Has some work to do here perhaps at a price
Kicked 2019 off exceptionally well but has since gone off the boil. Others preferred
Kicked 2019 off exceptionally well but has since gone off the boil. Others preferred
Struggled in most of 2018 and did so again last year. Hard to make a case for
Struggled in most of 2018 and did so again last year. Hard to make a case for
Has been well out of form lately. Has been disqualified in five of his last seven races
Has been well out of form lately. Has been disqualified in five of his last seven races
Inconsistent eight-time winner who tends to run in and out of the minor money placings
Inconsistent eight-time winner who tends to run in and out of the minor money placings
Not without ability but hard to predict at present. Has only a minor role to play
Not without ability but hard to predict at present. Has only a minor role to play
Tends to show more at this level and can be expected to bounce back to form
Tends to show more at this level and can be expected to bounce back to form
Seldom far off the mark when applied and could play a minor role if focused
Seldom far off the mark when applied and could play a minor role if focused
A shadow of his former self for past two years and has no realistic chance
A shadow of his former self for past two years and has no realistic chance
Has demonstrated very good aptitude for the claiming category and will have supporters
Has demonstrated very good aptitude for the claiming category and will have supporters
(9) BARRIO DE LOU should not be judged on his latest failures at a higher level. Back to claim he can find his way back to success. Judged by what he has just achieved on the Parisian ash (12) ARA D'OSTAL has leading credentials too. Inconsistent rivals (7) AS DE MUZE and (3) BOTTARUS are capable of having a say if in the mood.
One-time winner who rarely finishes far from the action and should not be underestimated here
One-time winner who rarely finishes far from the action and should not be underestimated here
Last-start winner who blows hot and cold. Hard to trust but as hard to rule out
Last-start winner who blows hot and cold. Hard to trust but as hard to rule out
Showed better application when opening his account four starts back. More needed
Showed better application when opening his account four starts back. More needed
Twice 2nd in as many starts and likely to open his account soon. One to beat
Twice 2nd in as many starts and likely to open his account soon. One to beat
Tends to do well when focused and should be competitive if applied. Player
Tends to do well when focused and should be competitive if applied. Player
Showed some early promise last spring. Needs to improve on recent form to win but is capable of having a say
Showed some early promise last spring. Needs to improve on recent form to win but is capable of having a say
Disappointing last run but would have a chance on earlier form. Don't ignore
Disappointing last run but would have a chance on earlier form. Don't ignore
Recent form regressing. Needs to reaffirm and is best watched for now
Recent form regressing. Needs to reaffirm and is best watched for now
Yet to realise his full potential. Still finding his way for new trainer so is best to wait
Yet to realise his full potential. Still finding his way for new trainer so is best to wait
Hard to make a case for on recent form so is best to watch for now. Overlook
Hard to make a case for on recent form so is best to watch for now. Overlook
Seldom far off the mark but needs to do more to win and has no more than a place chance
Seldom far off the mark but needs to do more to win and has no more than a place chance
Produced a career best when 3rd at Marseille-Vivaux two starts back. Must confirm
Produced a career best when 3rd at Marseille-Vivaux two starts back. Must confirm
Hard to make a case for on recent form so is best to watch for now. Overlook
Hard to make a case for on recent form so is best to watch for now. Overlook
Caught the eye when 2nd on debut. Sanctioned last time out but capable of better
Caught the eye when 2nd on debut. Sanctioned last time out but capable of better
Nicolas Mortagne-trained newcomer who qualified well. Gwenn Junod drives
Nicolas Mortagne-trained newcomer who qualified well. Gwenn Junod drives
(4) GITANO DE TILOU has hit the woodwork in both outings and while likely to improve with experience needn't make much progress to open his account as a repeat of either start should be good enough to score in this. (6) GUNNAR LA MESANGE and (5) GALA DU SURF have both shown enough to be competitive though the same could be saif of (14) GI LOUPS DU CAUX who ran with promise oon debut.