Cagnes-Sur-Mer 22 January 2020

Has obvious ability but placed just once in last fifteen and needs to raise his game considerably

Pleased here more than once last summer but has since come off the boil and needs to reaffirm

Excellent servant when barefoot and focused. Thrives at Cagnes but is shod this time and best to wait

Not the worst horse here but out of the picture in both since placing at Vivaux last month and must find more

No slouch on a good day but yet to make his mark this term. Well beaten in a Gr.3 by (13) ELSA DE BELFONDS last time and must raise his game

Handy sort that produced some good efforts during the autumn but well beaten in last two. Is proven here though and will have his supporters

Significantly better horse in the other code. Here for reasons of conditioning and no threat

Has been on an excellent run of form since last summer. Is new to the venue but in current condition is hard to ignore

Quality trotter that consistently gives his best. Drops down the class ladder after a good Gr.3 effort in Paris and must be afforded significant respect

Won a brace over course and distance during the summer. Showed improvement behind (13) ELSA DE BELFONDS last time and if fully fit should not be too far off the mark

Not the most dependable but has significant talent. Should take well to Cagnes conditions and the drop in category can only work in his favour

Disappointing this winter and latterly seventh to (13) ELSA DE BELFONDS in a Class B over course and distance. Others preferred

Classy mare that excels at Cagnes. Comfortably won a Gr.3 earlier in the month and can pull off the hat trick

Blows hot and cold but has decent references under these conditions. Surprised in a Gr.3 behind (13) ELSA DE BELFONDS last time though and must be respected

Somewhat below par since winning a brace in Corsica during the autumn. Has a good entry though and with Briand in the wagon will be afforded every chance

Complicated type that imposed at Vivaux last month but sanctioned in next three and others easier to back

Is confirmed in the code but currently off the boil and in this company will have his work cut out

Not once out of the frame in four starts under the saddle. Steps up in class but still one to note

Debuts under the saddle after a brace of moderate harness efforts here but expected to take well to the specialty and should not be far off the mark

Made his ridden debut a winning one last spring. Went close here on just second start in the discipline and with Raffin back in the irons will be no easy touch

Fine servant that seldom disappoints in the specialty. Met no opposition in success here recently and even though in better company still looks the horse to beat

Raced twice over course and distance but sanctioned on both occasions and will have few takers

Smartly bred individual that is well regarded at home. Benefits from a good draw and looks well in

Qualified smartly and well positioned on the front line. With a good trip can win at first time of asking

Quality element that left a very good impression in qualification. Has a top spot in front and looks competitive for a place in the frame

Qualified with few fireworks and hails from a small yard. In good company and not a priority

Made little impact in qualification before losing her action on debut and unlikely to spring any surprises

Has all the confidence of her handler and will be reined by Nicolas Mortagne but takes on some good horses and no more than a minor place prospect

Put on quite the show in qualification and even though starting on the second line he still looks a player

Untried colt that qualified decently but faces some good elements on debut and best to monitor

Moderate mare that has placed just once in last eight. Unshod for second start back but others easier to support

Useful on a good day and has been prepared for this. Is first time barefoot and breaking in front looks a serious proposition

Hardy sort in the amateur category and will be fully fit by now. Races unshod behind from the first row and can make the frame

Usually a faithful campaigner but has struggled this term. Showed improvement behind (7) DURGA DES VALERINS last time but still has more to find

Not the most attractive of horses on paper but showed her form at this level earlier in the month and with more luck in running can impose

Hardy individual that ended the summer on a positive note. Has picked up where he left off and will not be far off the mark

Dependable mare that has been enjoying a fruitful run this autumn. Has references here and can play a leading role

Good dual discipline trotter in excellent form but stays shod on this occasion and best to monitor

Disappointing on the whole last season. Has just one race in her this term and will have little to offer

Hardy sort that goes well in both professional and amateur ranks. Yet to deliver under these conditions but drops marginally in category and must be respected

Got back in the game with a facile win at Grenade ten days ago. In marginally better company this time but still worth retaining

Useful sort that gave a good account here two weeks ago. Untried over the distance here but has the inside line and could prove something of a spoiler

Moderate sort that kicked the winter off respectably but trounced in last two and needs to reaffirm

Good class of filly that left a very good impression here recently despite being denied a run. Shoes off this time and can bring home the bacon

Handy sort that won over track and trip during the summer. Less effective since but showed improvement a fortnight ago and is well placed to give this a good go

Complicated but has ample ability. Below par behind (3) GALICE D'HERFRAIE last time but shoes back on and can challenge her for the win

Never far from losing her action but presently at the top of her game. Imposed over track and trip last time and even though stepping up in class must be respected

Lightly raced but has talent to burn. Unseen since the summer though and best to wait

24 starts and yet to lose her maiden status. Currently off the boil and no threat

No champion but has decent speed and was not disgraced in the race of reference. First time barefoot and can make the frame this time

In the frame in both starts here and latterly on comeback a fortnight ago. Drops in distance but has the inside line and can go far

Not the easiest of horses to handle but seldom disappoints when applied. Full of running when sanctioned last time and with a better trip can make amends and pick up a stake

Yet to lose his maiden tag and presently struggling with form. No threat

Seldom far from losing his action but can trot when focused and his position behind the car does him no disservice. Place chance

Solid this time last year but subsequently went off the boil and no sign of an imminent return to form

Can prove a handful but appreciates these conditions. Finished fast here ten days ago and in similar form can go close

Just one win to his name in 11 career starts but should take well to the new venue and going barefoot for the occasion can have his way

Capable sort with good credentials at a lower level. Hails from a yard in form but unraced since early November and best to wait

Showed considerable ability last summer. Unplaced in two this term but is on the way back up and can get a look in

13 starts and still chasing that elusive first win. Unseen since September and not a priority

Tough sort that acquitted himself well in better company last time under harness and has every chance of imposing

Useful sort that most recently trotted fourth under similar conditions and with form maintained can repeat

Not entirely without merit but has done little of note since late last spring and will have few takers

Got back in the game earlier in the month after winning a claimer over track and trip. Steps up in category but in this company can get a look in

Oddly below par in last two but otherwise a fine servant with nothing to prove at this level. Reunited with Raffin and can get back down to business

No slouch on a good day and has won here but currently off the boil and unlikely to spring any surprises

Has not made the frame under harness since 2015 and will unsurprisingly have few takers

Excellent trotter with fine credentials at this level but unseen since last March and will need the outing

Trounced in all eight starts since imposing at Amiens last season and can be confidently disregarded

Previously a good sort but has struggled for some time. Reassured under the saddle a fortnight ago but still not an obvious choice

Has struggled somewhat this winter but is hard to knock when applied and racing barefoot in this company can make the frame

No champion but pleased more than once during the autumn. Has just one race under his belt this winter but still worth retaining

Complicated sort that surprised in a Vincennes Class C mid December but failed to confirm here next time and can be passed over

Completely off the boil since winning in Corsica during the autumn and not a realistic proposition

Not the worst horse here but has done little of note on the mainland for some time and chances limited