Cagnes-Sur-Mer 13 January 2024
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Showd signs of improvement last time so could get into the picture here if building on that progress
Showd signs of improvement last time so could get into the picture here if building on that progress
Has shown signs of improvement recently and is associated for the first time with David Bekaert. Keep safe
Has shown signs of improvement recently and is associated for the first time with David Bekaert. Keep safe
Inconsistent but is seldom far off the mark when remaining wise throughout. Has no more than a place chance
Inconsistent but is seldom far off the mark when remaining wise throughout. Has no more than a place chance
Unconsistent for the most part, so is not incapable of staking a claim in a race of this nature. Place chance
Unconsistent for the most part, so is not incapable of staking a claim in a race of this nature. Place chance
Unreliable but seldom far off the mark when applied. Has no more than a place chance, though
Unreliable but seldom far off the mark when applied. Has no more than a place chance, though
Is in great shape and physical condition so should be competitive for the places. Can get into the picture
Is in great shape and physical condition so should be competitive for the places. Can get into the picture
Now has two comeback races in his legs so should this time compete for a spot on the podium. Not taken lightly
Now has two comeback races in his legs so should this time compete for a spot on the podium. Not taken lightly
Closely matched in recent form with IDEM JIHEM (10) so should have a role to play here. Keep safe
Closely matched in recent form with IDEM JIHEM (10) so should have a role to play here. Keep safe
Made a satisfactory comeback and should have more to offer here racing unshod
Made a satisfactory comeback and should have more to offer here racing unshod
Nearing a victory and could not dream of a better opportunity to achieving that goal here. One to beat
Nearing a victory and could not dream of a better opportunity to achieving that goal here. One to beat
IDEM JIHEM (10) was ahead of ISEO DE LOU (8) and IDEFIX D'OLMEN (7) in a close finish in the reference event over this course and distance earlier this month so are expected to fight for victory. Unshod GEODE DU CHERISAY (9) is, however, capable of playing spoilsport. Be careful, also, of HOLLENBURG (6).
Struggling to regain form or spark the improvement needed to be competitive here, so unlikely to trouble the judge
Struggling to regain form or spark the improvement needed to be competitive here, so unlikely to trouble the judge
Was not at his best when at fault in the benchmark early last month. Capable of having a say here judged on his best references
Was not at his best when at fault in the benchmark early last month. Capable of having a say here judged on his best references
Usually does well when avoiding disqualification and seldom finishes far off the mark. Outsider
Usually does well when avoiding disqualification and seldom finishes far off the mark. Outsider
Out of sorts and not likely to trouble the judge here on the evidence of recent displays. For another day
Out of sorts and not likely to trouble the judge here on the evidence of recent displays. For another day
Seldom finishes far off the mark and could get into the picture here but has no more than a place chance
Seldom finishes far off the mark and could get into the picture here but has no more than a place chance
Had excuses on his reappearance, barring which he would've certainly achieved abetter result. Winning chance
Had excuses on his reappearance, barring which he would've certainly achieved abetter result. Winning chance
Caught the eye last time out and has sound references at this venue, so cannot be taken lightly. Outsider
Caught the eye last time out and has sound references at this venue, so cannot be taken lightly. Outsider
Made a convincing start to life with Nicolas Ensch and will race fully unshod for this engagement. Will be a factor
Made a convincing start to life with Nicolas Ensch and will race fully unshod for this engagement. Will be a factor
Unreliable but is not incapable of getting into the picture judged on what he has done best. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
Unreliable but is not incapable of getting into the picture judged on what he has done best. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
Races completely unshod for just the second time in his career so may well have more to offer. Dark horse
Races completely unshod for just the second time in his career so may well have more to offer. Dark horse
Not the most reliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
Not the most reliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
Inconsistent although not entirely incapable of getting a look in here. Has more of a place chance than a winning one
Inconsistent although not entirely incapable of getting a look in here. Has more of a place chance than a winning one
Has not disappointed in his three outings with this shoe fitting. Should have a role to play
Has not disappointed in his three outings with this shoe fitting. Should have a role to play
Usually does well when avoiding disqualification and seldom finishes far off the mark. Place chance
Usually does well when avoiding disqualification and seldom finishes far off the mark. Place chance
A class mare, she will be put into race mode here, but may still miss a course.
A class mare, she will be put into race mode here, but may still miss a course.
Particularly open event in which IVY METAL (6) offers the most guarantees, as he has the means to trot at a rate of 1'13' and fractions over long distances at Cagnes. That is enough to win a race of this nature, so he gets the nod ahead of IL PRESIDENTE (8), who races fully unshod, and consistent IN THE AIR DELO (13) as well as the ideally engaged IMAGINE D'AR (15), all of whom are capable of fighting for victory here. IL VILLAGGIO (2) completes the shortlist.
Has major disqualification issues. Has won over this distance before but is very hard to trust
Has major disqualification issues. Has won over this distance before but is very hard to trust
Disqualified twice in last three starts but did win with this shoe arrangement in September and can bounce back to score
Disqualified twice in last three starts but did win with this shoe arrangement in September and can bounce back to score
Won three times in 2022 and was not as good last year winning once. Just in need of last run and should be ready to go close
Won three times in 2022 and was not as good last year winning once. Just in need of last run and should be ready to go close
Disqualified last time out when returning from a break. Likes this course and is capable of an upset fitter thsi time
Disqualified last time out when returning from a break. Likes this course and is capable of an upset fitter thsi time
On a very long losing streak since only win. Has been struggling for some time now and others are preferred
On a very long losing streak since only win. Has been struggling for some time now and others are preferred
On a long losing run but did need last two starts. Barefoot this time and is capable of an upset
On a long losing run but did need last two starts. Barefoot this time and is capable of an upset
Has major disqualification issues but did win twice last year and is capable of winning when wise
Has major disqualification issues but did win twice last year and is capable of winning when wise
Good last run when runner-up at this course last time out. Runs well with this shoe arrangement and has won this track and trip. Go close
Good last run when runner-up at this course last time out. Runs well with this shoe arrangement and has won this track and trip. Go close
Not disgraced when fourth at this course alst time out. Was barefoot then and is not barefoot this time. Might place
Not disgraced when fourth at this course alst time out. Was barefoot then and is not barefoot this time. Might place
Won three times last year but lost form in last three starts and should need this run returning from a break
Won three times last year but lost form in last three starts and should need this run returning from a break
Disqualified last time out and has struggled of late but has won twice over this short distance. Has not out of it
Disqualified last time out and has struggled of late but has won twice over this short distance. Has not out of it
Only win was in 2022. Struggled in 2023 and has major disqualification issues so others are preferred
Only win was in 2022. Struggled in 2023 and has major disqualification issues so others are preferred
The front-row competitors should take the lion's share. JOUEUR TURGOT (2) has a good record with this shoe arrangment and can bounce back to score. JACKPOT DU VIVIER (3) proved just in need of the last run and should be ready to go close to score. JEEK D'ACADIE (7) is better than the last two runs would suggest and is barefoot and ready to strike. JASONIA DANICA (8) runs well with this shoe arrangment and is a course and distance winner so deserves respect.
On a very long losing run and has really struggled with disqualification issues. Others are much preferred
On a very long losing run and has really struggled with disqualification issues. Others are much preferred
Modest last run when ninth at this course. Barefoot and capable of better but others are preferred
Modest last run when ninth at this course. Barefoot and capable of better but others are preferred
Races barefoot for the first time since 25 April. Disappointing recent form but could bounce back to score
Races barefoot for the first time since 25 April. Disappointing recent form but could bounce back to score
Disappointing recent form but did win a claimer when last barefoot and is barefoot this time. Can upset
Disappointing recent form but did win a claimer when last barefoot and is barefoot this time. Can upset
Last win was at this course in July but has struggled since then and has disqualification issues. Others are preferred
Last win was at this course in July but has struggled since then and has disqualification issues. Others are preferred
On a very long losing run and has major disqualification issues. Best watched for now
On a very long losing run and has major disqualification issues. Best watched for now
Last win was a claimer in June. Has struggled since this but could be the surprise package of the race
Last win was a claimer in June. Has struggled since this but could be the surprise package of the race
Capable although inconsistent veteran with sufficient means to stake a claim in the finish. Keep safe
Capable although inconsistent veteran with sufficient means to stake a claim in the finish. Keep safe
Finished third in a similar event last summer so should not be underestimated. Place chance
Finished third in a similar event last summer so should not be underestimated. Place chance
Competing in a claiming race for the first time since his acquisition last winter. Not taken lightly and deserves respect
Competing in a claiming race for the first time since his acquisition last winter. Not taken lightly and deserves respect
Has switched stables recently but retains the means to play a role in the finish. More of a place chance than a winning one, though
Has switched stables recently but retains the means to play a role in the finish. More of a place chance than a winning one, though
Remains barefoot. On a very long losing run and has struggled in last four starts. Returns from a short break and could need this run
Remains barefoot. On a very long losing run and has struggled in last four starts. Returns from a short break and could need this run
Drops in class and no longer has to prove himself in this category. Has the means to fight for victory
Drops in class and no longer has to prove himself in this category. Has the means to fight for victory
Returns to the scene of his latest success and faces opposition well within his reach. Has a winning chance
Returns to the scene of his latest success and faces opposition well within his reach. Has a winning chance
DARK SIDE (14) is back at the scene of his last win and can score again. DUANG TAA (13) is back in a claimer and should fight out the finish yet again. EXTRA MOSSA (3) has been a disappointment of late b ut is barefoot and should improve in this division. FEMINISTU MAG (6) is another that struggled with disqualifications but is capable of winning a claimer.
Out of sorts and not likely to trouble the judge here on the evidence of recent displays. For another day
Out of sorts and not likely to trouble the judge here on the evidence of recent displays. For another day
Has looked decidedly ordinary for some time now so her chances are limited here, even at this level. Ignore
Has looked decidedly ordinary for some time now so her chances are limited here, even at this level. Ignore
Made a discreet reappearance and is remains capable of a lot better. Not taken lightly here
Made a discreet reappearance and is remains capable of a lot better. Not taken lightly here
The pick of the Martens brothers and has already revealed serious means. High on the shortlist
The pick of the Martens brothers and has already revealed serious means. High on the shortlist
Unshod for the first time and ought to be competitive here if remaining wise. Not taken lightly
Unshod for the first time and ought to be competitive here if remaining wise. Not taken lightly
Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
Unreliable but seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Hard to trust but is as hard to rule out
Has been gaining momentum since joining David Alexandre and has the means to get onto the podium
Has been gaining momentum since joining David Alexandre and has the means to get onto the podium
Caught the eye with an interesting finish to the benchmark race on 20 December. One to watch
Caught the eye with an interesting finish to the benchmark race on 20 December. One to watch
Has looked decidedly ordinary for some time now so her chances are limited here, even at this level. Ignore
Has looked decidedly ordinary for some time now so her chances are limited here, even at this level. Ignore
Struggling to regain any form or spark the improvement needed to be competitive here, so unlikely to trouble the judge
Struggling to regain any form or spark the improvement needed to be competitive here, so unlikely to trouble the judge
Cloesly matched with KOOPLES ERA (14) on the form of their 20 December meeting. Unshod for the first time
Cloesly matched with KOOPLES ERA (14) on the form of their 20 December meeting. Unshod for the first time
Winner two starts back but is more effective racing unshod, so is best watched for now. Others preferred
Winner two starts back but is more effective racing unshod, so is best watched for now. Others preferred
Out of sorts and not likely to trouble the judge here on the evidence of recent displays. For another day
Out of sorts and not likely to trouble the judge here on the evidence of recent displays. For another day
Consistent sort with sound form references and dicovers a tailor-made entry here. One to beat
Consistent sort with sound form references and dicovers a tailor-made entry here. One to beat
An excellent 2nd in the benchmark event on 20 December, KOOPLES ERA (14) is ideally engaged here and ought to open his account. However, he does not have much margin against the likes of KARNA SANTIGNY (11), KOALA (8) and KING MAKER (7) - all of whom are likely to pose a threat. KAPOOR D'OLMEN (4) and KALGARY (3) also deserve a mention.
