Cagnes-Sur-Mer 27 January 2024

Has won twice and finished 2nd in his three outings to date in the South-West. Won on PSF over 2000m at Pau last month and ought to continue his momentum here

Authoritative winner over 2000m on turf at Salon-de-Provence two starts back but was a bit disappointing last time when only 4th on PSF at Marseille-Vivaux behind TRAFALGAR SQUARE (3) and PARADISE STORM (4). Can do better

Confirmed the promise of his debut win over 2000m by finishing 2nd in both subsequent starts over that distance, the latest of which was on 12 December when beating PARADISE STORM (4) and SAINT AQUILIN (2). Will be a factor

Caught the eye when running on well to finish 3rd behind TRAFALGAR SQUARE (3) at Marseille-Vivaux over 2000m. Should have more to offer over extra 150m

Consistent filly with sound form references. Won and finished 3rd once each, as well as finishing 2nd seven times in her previous nine outings on turf before a disappointing last run (5th) on PSF. Not written off

Debut winner of a claiming race on PSF over 1900m at Deauville last month before finishing 8th in a conditions race over 1500m on turf at Cagnes-sur-Mer on 15 January. Will appreciate stepping up to this trip

Aga Khan-owned Wootton Bassett gelding who is one of thee runners in the race for Jean-Claude Rouget, who has engaged Enzo Crublet to ride

Helena Blazkova trains and owns this Touch Of Genius colt who will be ridden on debut by Marvin Grandin. Watch for now

Pomellato newcomer to be ridden on debut by Hugo Boutin for trainer Mathieu Boutin, who also owns this gelding

Fabrice Vermeulen-trained Taj Mahal colt who will be ridden on debut by Ioritz Mendizabal. Not underestimated

Fabrice Veron rides this well-related Shalaa colt on debut for Georgios Alimpinisis. Has an attractive pedigree, so is worth making note of

Antonio Caro-owned Zarak colt who has, undoubtedly, been carefully prepared ahead of his debut. Jean-Bernard Eyquem rides for Jean-Claude Rouget

Anthony Crastus rides this Ruler Of The World gelding on debut for trainer Fabrice Vermeulen. Others preferred, so best watched for now

Sea The Stars colt trained by Philippe Decouz, who has engaged Ronan Thomas to ride. Not one to be taken lightly

Jerome Reynier-trained Le Havre gelding who dam, Santa Ponsa, was a Listed-race winner. One to keep an eye on

This Gleneagles colt is the half-brother to none other than Ace Impact, who began his career with a win on this very course. Follow

A winner of multiple Listed races, including his latest outing at Lyon-Parilly on 9 November. Has a winning chance on his return

Consistent sort, for the most part, who made an encouraging comeback (5th) over 2150m at Cagnes-sur-Mer earlier this month. Not taken lightly

Won a 3200m Quinte+ handicap at Deauville in August but failed to make any impression in both subsequent starts under a 4,5kg penalty. Watch for now

Placed on debut in a minor event at Limoges before finishing 12th in a claimer on PSF at Lyon-La Soie earlier this month. Up against it here and can be ruled out

Reliable veteran with sound form references, including a good 4th in a Listed race at Lyon-Parilly when last seen (on 9 November). Keep safe

High-class veteran boasting the highest rating of the runners in this lineup, having placed at Group I level last year, albeit over a longer distance. Warrants respect

Capable sort who ended 2023 in good form, winning and finishing 3rd in Quinte+ handicaps before finishing 2nd in a Listed race at Toulouse over 2400m. Chief threat

Won two Listed races in 2022 but was absent from June of that year until his recent reappearance on 17 January at Cagnes-sur-Mer where he finished 8th. For another day

This Aga Khan-owned Intello filly trained by Jean-Claude Rouget ought to benefit from rider Enzo Crublet's 2,5kg allowance. Respect

Well-related Shalaa debutante trained by Henri-Alex Pantall who has engaged Maxime Guyon to ride. Follow

Cristian Demuro rides this Frankel filly out of a mare who placed at Listed-race level in Ireland, for Jean-Claude Rouget. Keep safe

Georgios Alimpinisis-trained Zelzal newcomer to be ridden by Hugo Boutin. Others make more appeal, so probably for another day

Georgios Alimpinisis-trained Awtaad filly who will benefit from Frederic Ferdig-Zimmermann's 2,5kg allowance

Fabrice Veron rides this De Treville filly trained by Georgios Alimpinisis. Could get into the picture on debut

Intello filly to be ridden on debut by Anthony Crastus for trainer Fabrice Vermeulen. For lovers of outsiders

Benjamin Marie rides this Recoletos filly on debut for the stable of Francois-Xavier Belvisi. Best watched for now

Fabrice Vermeulen-trained Le Havre filly not to be underestimated with Ioritz Mendizabal engaged to ride

Sylvain Ruis rides this daughter of American Devil on debut for trainer Nicolas Perret. One to keep an eye on

Le Havre debutante whose dam enjoyed a fruitful career in Germany, placing several times at Group level. Philippe Decouz trains, Ronan Thomas rides

Mastercraftsman newcomer who represents the formidable Seroul-Reynier combination. Antonio Orani rides

Blows hot and cold but has undeniable means, including an unbeaten (two from two) course record. Finished 15th in a Listed race on PSF in November but should do better reverting to turf

Capable but inconsistent veteran who has finished unplaced in his last two starts, the latest of which was on PSF at Chantilly (8th). Outsider

Consistent colt with solid credentials, including a good 4th on PSF at Deauville last month on his reappearance. Has leading claims

The joint highest-rated runner in the race, boasting the best references of the seven runners engaged. Finished 5th on PSF on 21 January but will have more to offer here

Consistent for the most part but has been soundly beaten in Quinte+ handicaps off similar marks, including his last start when 15th over 1300m on PSF at Deauville last month. Others preferred

Consistent filly with sound references, including a highly commendable 3rd in a Listed race on PSF at Deauville on 29 November. Keep safe

Has won back-to-back outings over this distance at Marseille-Vivaux recently, winning a claimer before a handicap last time out on 9 January. Has more to do under a 3kg penalty

Without a win now after 17 starts but, judged on his best references, is not incapable of getting into the picture. Was 9th over track and trip on 17 January, so is best watched for now

Well-performed veteran mare who has been inconsistent of late, though did finish 3rd over course and distance on 17 January. Dark horse

Still a maiden after 9 starts and has been soundly beaten in both his handicap outings, so is hard to recommend. Others preferred

Last-start winner of a PSF handicap at Marseille-Vivaux on 4 January. Should remain competitive under 2kg penalty

Bounced right back to form off his current mark by finishing 2nd in a PSF handicap at Lyon-La Soie over 2150m on 3 January. Could confirm

Finished 5th in a PSF handicap before confirming that improvement with a good 2nd in a handicap over course and distance on 17 January. Keep safe

Won back-to-back claiming races this year at Lyon and Cagnes and has claims of completing the hat-trick back in a handicap with just 0,5kg more. Danger

Showed signs of a return to form when staying on to finish 8th over 2000m on PSF at Marseille-Vivaux last time and has dropped further in the ratings, which he ought to appreciate. Value play

Took advantage of a reduced mark by winning a handicap over track and trip on 17 January. Up 2,5kg for that win but has claims here if confirming

Won a PSF handicap over 1800m off a similar mark last year but made no impression on her return from a lengthy layoff over 1600m on this track last time. Watch for now

Versatile and consistent mare who has proven her competitiveness off her current mark on several occasions, most recently at Marseille-Vivaux (3rd) over this distance. Place chance

Has maintained a fair level of form/consistency off his current mark recently and finished 6th over track and trip in the benchmark race (17 Jan). Outsider

Consistent sort who finished 4th in this race last year and has maintained a good level since. Finished 3rd in his last start over 2150m on 17 January

Won this race last year and is unbeaten in three starts at this track. Versatile and consistent performer who finished 2nd on his reappearance over 1900m on PSF at Chantilly last month

Inconsistent sort but is not incapable of getting into the picture in a race of this nature judged on his best references

Runner-up to HOOKING (3) in this race 12 months ago and was last seen finishing 5th on his return to action over 1900m at Chantilly on 22 December. Chief threat

Closed out 2023 winning two of his last three starts, including a conditions race at Marseill-Vivaux on 19 December. Will be a factor

Has flattered to deceive, winning just two of 25 starts. Finished 7th over 2150m at this track in the reference race on 17 January

Successful and more effective at a lower level. Has finished unplaced and soundly beaten in her last two outings, so can be ruled out here

Unbeaten in four starts on PSF, the latest of which was at Deauville over 2500m on 20 December. Finished 9th in her last start on turf but will be more effective on this surface

Promising three-year-old last year but lost his way trying his luck at Quinte+ level, including his last three starts on PSF. Ought to fare better dropped in grade

Soundly beaten in consecutive outings on PSF recently at Deauville and Lyon-La-Soie. Others preferred

Inconsistent but capable veteran who is 5,5kg below his last winning mark with blinkers fitted for the first time and Marie Velon (1,5kg allowance) engaged. Unplaced in his last two starts but is good value under these conditions

Inconsistent filly with undeniable means to be competitive at this level, especially off a reduced mark after finishing 6th at Marseille-Vivaux last time

Capable but unreliable type who continues to blow hot and cold. Finished 3rd at Deauville two starts back but was only 11th at that venue last time (5 January), so will need to improve with blinkers now fitted

Seldom far off but rarely wins his races. An unlikely winner off his current mark but has a place chance if confirming the improvement of his last start (3rd) in a handicap at Marseille-Vivaux

Has made no impression in his last two starts, the latest of which was on PSF at Chantilly over 1900m. Overlook