Cagnes-Sur-Mer 21 January 2026

Returns to France, and debuts at the venue, after running 2nd over 2000m in Gelsenkirchen 2 months ago. Comes here fresh but others still easier to back

5th to FUTUR DU CHENE (6) in a Class B over course and distance late last month, but faces a stiffer test this time around

Surprise 7th of 15 in 2900m Gr.3 Prix de la Cote d'Azur here on 8 January, however chances of a repeat seem limited

Encouraging, but surprise, 3rd to FUTUR DU CHENE (6) in a Class B over course and distance late last month, and is not about to confirm

Was not disgraced on debut for new trainer when 9th of 15 in a Gr.3 here a fortnight ago. Sports modified shoeing and cannot be discounted

Made amends for Bordeaux elimination when courageous winner of a Class B over course and distance late last month. Seldom disappoints when barefoot, presents solid Cagnes credentials, and is unlikely to be far off the mark

Unremarkable 6th behind HUDO DU RUEL (12) in a Gr.3 over track and trip on 20 December, and has no possible chance

12th of 14 in Gr.3 Prix de la Cote d'Azur here on 8 January. Will be competitively-shod this time and will have his supporters

Twice disappointed in Paris before making short work of a 2650m Marseille-Vivaux Class C on 11 December. Is new to the venue but it is still hard to see him disappointing. First 5

Back at a more reasonable level after running 10th in Gr.3 Prix de la Cote d'Azur here on 8 January. Front shoes off this time but still no more than a minor place chance

Made up for mid-December elimination when 4th in a 2100m Vincennes Class A 2.5 weeks ago. Made short work of last summer's Cagnes debut and with application has a decent chance of confirming

First-rate trotter that ran 2nd in a Gr.3 over track and trip a month back. Simply thrives at the venue and will be expected to figure prominently

Serious mare with a particular appreciation for Cagnes-sur-Mer. Won this very race 12 months ago and in current condition should prove competitive for a place in the frame

Wonderfully-entered element facing first target of the winter. Won an Angers Gr.3 last time barefoot and will be expected to give IBISCUS MAN (11) a run for his money

27 runs and still to lose his maiden tag. Continues to race barefoot but can expect to have few takers

Respectable but unthreatening 4th to MAASAI (4) in a Class B over course and distance a fortnight ago, but is being asked to do too much this time

Sprang a 39-1 surprise when winning a Class A over course and distance on 20 December. Is barefoot for first time but still not a priority

Dependably-performant type that showed determination to win a Class B over course and distance a fortnight back. Takes on some better horses this time but is plainly on the right trajectory and can trot his way onto the podium

Generous trotter that has been consistently going close, latterly tight runner-up to MAASAI (4) in a Class B over course and distance a fortnight ago, and can compete for a place in the frame once again

6th in Gr.3 Prix de Mansle over 2100m at Vincennes on 13 December after having lost ground at the start. Gets to race with a fresh configuration and can turn the tables on MANHATTAN EMGE (7) who beat him that day

Quality colt that passed important left-handed test when 4th in Gr.3 Prix de Mansle over 2100m at Vincennes on 13 December. Benefits from a good entry here and Lana Henry will be eager to capitalise

Pleasant at Nantes on debut before finishing 4th of 5 in a 2425m Angers Class F against some better horses. Is just 1 of 2 horses sporting pads and if Jean-Philippe Monclin sends him here, one should sit up and take notice

Unremarkable filly making first start since early-October and is unlikely to generate much interest

Showed his form here on 2nd start despite being eliminated early. Races shod for the occasion, with David Bekaert in the bike, and will not be far off the mark if he keeps his charge focused

Qualified pleasantly in 1'182 at Grosbois in September. Has not been rushed to the track and will be worth monitoring on career debut"

Did not enjoy the best of trips in a 2925m Class C here last Friday. Takes a dip in category but still not an obvious choice

Held her own in both starts to date, most recently 4th in as Class F over course and distance on 23 December. Is better-positioned this time, sports 4 pads, and can again make first 5

Qualified in 1'17''1 at Grosbois last October. Is clearly an interesting future prospect and is not incapable of imposing at the first time of asking

Unlucky on debut at La Capelle when stumbling in the final turn, arguably costing him a debut success. Has had over 2 months to get back in shape and Romain Derieux will be eager to put things right

Set off no fireworks in last spring's Caen qualification. Has been afforded time to come on however and, even though starting on the 2nd row, should nevertheless acquit herself competitively

Has not been seen since qualifying in 1'202 at Le Mans in early-October and is unlikely to spring any surprises"

Never far from faulting but is by some margin the best horse here and, if kept trotting, will take all the beating

Gave a fine account on return to Cagnes on 5 January, coming 2nd in a 2925m Class D. Goes barefoot again and is not incapable of imposing this time

Complicated but capable colt that was eliminated on comeback in race of reference. Trainer in the bike this time but others still easier to back

Flattering 3rd of 3 finishers in 5 January race of reference. Runs first-time barefoot but still not a priority

Tenacious 4th of 9 in a 2700m Class E here last Friday but has better references in the other code

Showed a different side to himself at Toulouse on 9 January, winning a Class D over 2150m. Benefits from a good entry and, barefoot again, should not be underestimated

Lost his action in a 2925m Class D here on 5 January. Has otherwise been showing his form and Theo Briand gets the nod this time. Place chance

Handy sort that was quickly eliminated in 5 January race of reference. Has otherwise raced respectably since the autumn break and cannot be discounted

Quality element that was put away after faulting twice during the autumn. Hind shoes off for comeback but many just be a race shy

Failed to confirm Montauban performance when eliminated in a Class E over track and trip a fortnight ago. Did look to be in shape though and, while not a priority, he will be reconfigured and should not be entirely written off

Progressive sort that would have finished closer than 5th in a Class E under these conditions 5 days ago had she been afforded a run. Well-positioned behind the car here and should not be underestimated

Returns to the harness code after pleasing in a monte Class E in Bordeaux 2 weeks ago. David Bekaert in the bike this time but still not a concern

Tough element that was beaten only by a very good horse in a Class E over course and distance 2.5 weeks ago. Is dangerous when barefoot and has every chance of wrapping this up

Ran 2nd over longer here 3 weeks ago, then came 3rd, a place behind LELOUP VALLEE (5), in better company 6 days later. Is clearly close to his race and his trainer-driver will be quietly confident of getting back to winning ways

Failed to deliver in 5 January race of reference but certainly redeemed herself at Marseille-Vivaux last week and must be taken more seriously

Did not enjoy the best of trips here on 8 January. Is no slouch when barefoot and focused, and even in spite of a wide draw, can still get in on the action. First 5

Showed improvement at Marseille-Vivaux last week after having been dropped in category. Is plainly not devoid of ability and is not incapable of picking up some prizemoney

Plainly useful but eliminated in last 4 and must first get her house in order

Has bags of ability but is as tricky as they come. Starts in front, races barefoot, with David Bekaert in the bike this time, and has the wherewithal to get in on the action, but must first stay in stride from one end of the race to the other

No champion but always gives what he can. Encouraged here late last month but still has more to find

Defied his odds to run 2nd in a 2925m Class E here 10 days ago. Is clearly close to his race and should represent main threat to JIQUEL (8)

Unlikely to play much of a supporting role after twice failing to deliver here recently. Yannick-Alain Briand in the bike this time but others still easier to trust

Faces first objective of the winter after 3 conditioners. Is barefoot for Cagnes bow but in this company will have his work cut out

Not always the most dependable but can trot when focused. Was quickly eliminated behind JOLAN BOY (3) last time but has a decent spot in front here and can play a small role

Returns to racing barefoot after failing to deliver behind JOLIE SMART (13) in a 2925m Class E here on 8 January, and even with shoes off this time will have too much to do

Quality individual that was unlucky in a 2925m Class E here 10 days ago. Form is not in question and can more than make amends if kept out of harm's way. Claim

Pleasantly surprising 3rd of 11 to JOJO LAPIN (16) in an amateurs Class F over course and distance 10 days ago, however a repeat seems improbable

Modest individual that has done nothing noteworthy for some time and is not about to start now

Fine servant with nothing to prove over course and distance, but is not ideally-positioned and would have better prospects at a lower level

Returns to France after winning over 2180m in Modena on 12 January. Starts on back line but is barefoot for first time at Cagnes and must not be underestimated

Respectable 4th in a 2925m Class E here on 8 January before running 2nd to JOJO LAPIN (16) in an amateurs Class F over course and distance 3 days later. Cannot be considered a priority but is still worth keeping an eye on

Went into the winter in decent shape but out of the picture in last 2, latterly 9th of 10 behind JOLIE SMART (13) in a 2925m Class E here on 8 January, and can be passed over

Won a Class E over longer here before faulting early under similar conditions a fortnight ago. Has to contend with a poor draw but in current condition is easy to like for a podium place

Took no time getting back in the game following his 2nd semester holiday, running 2nd at Toulouse on re-entry before winning an amateurs Class F over course and distance 10 days ago, and despite the draw looks a major player

Has looked a different horse since returning to Cagnes. Has lucked out in last 2 but has been reconfigured and can impose if kept out of trouble

Pleasantly surprising 2nd to KLASSE DE BRUZEAU (5) in a 2925m Class E here on 8 January. Has ground to make up though and is unlikely to sway the status quo

Talented type making Cagnes debut after a short spell. Finds himself in more reasonable company this time and will be no easy touch

Steps up in category after coming 2nd in a 2925m Class D here on 13 December. Has shown fine aptitude for racing barefoot and must be considered a player

Opened her Cagnes account when inheriting success from KATIA DHELPA (7) in a 2925m Class E here on 8 January. Is plainly in fine fettle but a repeat seems improbable

Good servant with a particular liking for the venue but has better references over longer and can be passed over

Won a 2925m Class E here on 8 January but was subsequently eliminated. Starts wide here but that may just work to her advantage. Chance

Capable on a good day but returns shod from a spell and best to keep one's powder dry

Excellent here last summer but has been less-effective since. Encouraged here earlier in the month and with Romain Derieux reining can start to come good again