Chantilly 21 February 2020
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Has won three of his four starts in 2020 and looks a serious player once again
Has won three of his four starts in 2020 and looks a serious player once again
Very productive on turf last season. Returns from a break and may need the run
Very productive on turf last season. Returns from a break and may need the run
Solid last two efforts in handicaps and has a leading chance stepping down in grade
Solid last two efforts in handicaps and has a leading chance stepping down in grade
Six time winner from forty five but showed improvement in last outing and can get a look in
Six time winner from forty five but showed improvement in last outing and can get a look in
Has not won a race since October but showed improvement in last two and can be given some consideration
Has not won a race since October but showed improvement in last two and can be given some consideration
German raider who has been supplemented. Won a handicap off higher mark last year at Compiegne
German raider who has been supplemented. Won a handicap off higher mark last year at Compiegne
Won two handicaps early last year and has blown hot and cold since then
Won two handicaps early last year and has blown hot and cold since then
Won three turf claimers last season in the provinces. Has a bit to prove on fibresand
Won three turf claimers last season in the provinces. Has a bit to prove on fibresand
Went off the mark over 10.5f in a Pornichet claimer two starts back. Best to forget last run and can bounce back
Went off the mark over 10.5f in a Pornichet claimer two starts back. Best to forget last run and can bounce back
A complete flop last year and is very hard to make a case for
A complete flop last year and is very hard to make a case for
A winner over course and distance in December 2018 (3) FORBIDDEN CITY is back in full gear after a long dry spell and should feature prominently. (1) LODI has enjoyed a very productive winter on fibresand and could record his fourth success of the season. (9) SQUARE THIERS and (2) IRON SPIRIT are best of the remainder.
Sixteen runs without a win but improved in last two and can be shortlisted
Sixteen runs without a win but improved in last two and can be shortlisted
Has not finished in the frame since July 2018 and needs to best recent efforts
Has not finished in the frame since July 2018 and needs to best recent efforts
Missed 18 months before coming back in poor form last year. Look elsewhere
Missed 18 months before coming back in poor form last year. Look elsewhere
Just the one win from fifty three but knocking at the door and is respected
Just the one win from fifty three but knocking at the door and is respected
Unplaced in four starts in 2019 and is off since last June. Hard to fancy
Unplaced in four starts in 2019 and is off since last June. Hard to fancy
Long time maiden who is far too unreliable to trust. Look elsewhere
Long time maiden who is far too unreliable to trust. Look elsewhere
Enjoyed a good sequence in this division last autumn but flopped in last two. On a redemption mission at present
Enjoyed a good sequence in this division last autumn but flopped in last two. On a redemption mission at present
Blows hot and cold but is competitive off this current mark and can be in the mix
Blows hot and cold but is competitive off this current mark and can be in the mix
Twenty three starts without winning but showed vast improvement in last run at Pornichet
Twenty three starts without winning but showed vast improvement in last run at Pornichet
A complete write-off since last March but is one pound below his last winning mark at present
A complete write-off since last March but is one pound below his last winning mark at present
Never won a race after 29 starts and returns from a five months break. Can go well on fibresand though
Never won a race after 29 starts and returns from a five months break. Can go well on fibresand though
Long time maiden who was not disgraced in his last two starts of 2020 on turf
Long time maiden who was not disgraced in his last two starts of 2020 on turf
Just one place from twenty starts and is best watched on return from a 105 days absence
Just one place from twenty starts and is best watched on return from a 105 days absence
Placed just once - in Belgium - in twenty two starts and can be overlooked
Placed just once - in Belgium - in twenty two starts and can be overlooked
Dual winner from 38. Missed most of 2019 and has come back in poor form. Ruled out
Dual winner from 38. Missed most of 2019 and has come back in poor form. Ruled out
A complete write-off since July 2018 and cannot be worth any consideration
A complete write-off since July 2018 and cannot be worth any consideration
(4) PAPA WINNER comes in on the back of some decent efforts on fibresand and should be capable of winning a race of this nature. (9) ZARAGANTA is back on form but has a poor draw to overcome. (1) ARCTIUM showed nice progress in his last two starts on this surface and should not be too far off at the finish.
Went off the mark in handicap over course & distance last November. Six pounds higher today
Went off the mark in handicap over course & distance last November. Six pounds higher today
Won twice over hurdles last season but a complete write-off on the flat since the new year
Won twice over hurdles last season but a complete write-off on the flat since the new year
Veteran gelding who returns from an eight months break and will need the run
Veteran gelding who returns from an eight months break and will need the run
Has been in good form on fibresand this winter and can pick up some prize money
Has been in good form on fibresand this winter and can pick up some prize money
Course a distance winner who showed a rebound of form in his last start at the venue. Can be in the mix
Course a distance winner who showed a rebound of form in his last start at the venue. Can be in the mix
Has done little of note since the Autumn of 2017 and is not easy to fancy
Has done little of note since the Autumn of 2017 and is not easy to fancy
One win from thirty two and although seldom finished far from the action needs to improve to win
One win from thirty two and although seldom finished far from the action needs to improve to win
A complete write-off since March last year and is hard to fancy
A complete write-off since March last year and is hard to fancy
Was on a good sequence prior to his last run and can be given another chance
Was on a good sequence prior to his last run and can be given another chance
Got back down to business in last start at Pornichet over 1m4f. Has a four pounds penalty to defy
Got back down to business in last start at Pornichet over 1m4f. Has a four pounds penalty to defy
Good last run in a Belgian handicap at Mons but things look tougher today
Good last run in a Belgian handicap at Mons but things look tougher today
Good last effort at Mons but faces a much tougher assignment today
Good last effort at Mons but faces a much tougher assignment today
Erratic dual winner who has it all to prove on fibresand and is best watched
Erratic dual winner who has it all to prove on fibresand and is best watched
Three time winner from fifty eight. Showed better intentions in last run at the venue over shorter
Three time winner from fifty eight. Showed better intentions in last run at the venue over shorter
Still a maiden after twenty-six starts and needs to find a few lengths
Still a maiden after twenty-six starts and needs to find a few lengths
Has done little of note since October 2018 and is not easy to fancy on that basis
Has done little of note since October 2018 and is not easy to fancy on that basis
(10) RUDEBAN is back at the top of his game as shows his last success at Pornichet and although he has a four pounds penalty to defy he should be capable of recording a second straight success. (5) GREY SENSATION seems to be back on the right path too and is one to watch very closely. (4) MISS RAFAEL has a good draw and should make her presence felt too.
UK import who went off the mark over 6.5f at Cagnes two starts ago. First run in a French handicap
UK import who went off the mark over 6.5f at Cagnes two starts ago. First run in a French handicap
Went off the mark at Pornichet two starts back and went well in a condition race over course & distance latest
Went off the mark at Pornichet two starts back and went well in a condition race over course & distance latest
Four starts maiden who showed ability on turf in the province. Has it all to prove on fibresand
Four starts maiden who showed ability on turf in the province. Has it all to prove on fibresand
Disappointed in last start at Chantilly after two creditable efforts in maidens. Down in trip
Disappointed in last start at Chantilly after two creditable efforts in maidens. Down in trip
Seven starts maiden who finished third in his only previous start in a handicap. Player
Seven starts maiden who finished third in his only previous start in a handicap. Player
Hinted at ability in maidens last year. On a workable mark in first start in a handicap
Hinted at ability in maidens last year. On a workable mark in first start in a handicap
Beaten a short head in a Pau maiden on re-entry last month. Enters the equation
Beaten a short head in a Pau maiden on re-entry last month. Enters the equation
One place from four starts to date and looks on a fair mark on handicap debut
One place from four starts to date and looks on a fair mark on handicap debut
Has hinted at ability in maidens on fibresand and looks interesting first time in a handicap
Has hinted at ability in maidens on fibresand and looks interesting first time in a handicap
Showed some progress in last start at Cagnes Sur Mer. Well treated on handicap debut
Showed some progress in last start at Cagnes Sur Mer. Well treated on handicap debut
Best effort from five runs is a fourth place in a maiden over 6f at Chantilly last month. Hard to assess
Best effort from five runs is a fourth place in a maiden over 6f at Chantilly last month. Hard to assess
Much improved in last start when beaten a head in a Pornichet maiden. Can be in the mix
Much improved in last start when beaten a head in a Pornichet maiden. Can be in the mix
Did not go unnoticed when fourth in a Deauville maiden last time out. Respected
Did not go unnoticed when fourth in a Deauville maiden last time out. Respected
(2) SNIFTER has started 2020 the best possible way and is expected to confirm his good run of form. (7) PERISTERA was narrowly defeated at Pau and seems to be on a fair mark on handicap debut. (6) BRAVE SHIINA has been given some time off since his last run and will not be long before winning a handicap.
No better than fifth in three starts in this division thus far. Others preferred
No better than fifth in three starts in this division thus far. Others preferred
Three places from five starts last season. Has a bit to prove on fibresand
Three places from five starts last season. Has a bit to prove on fibresand
Never a factor in two starts to date. Drops in distance and remains hard to fancy
Never a factor in two starts to date. Drops in distance and remains hard to fancy
Showed improvement in second career start when fourth of seven in a Longchamp maiden last October. Off since then
Showed improvement in second career start when fourth of seven in a Longchamp maiden last October. Off since then
Has demonstrated some ability in turf last season but is off since July
Has demonstrated some ability in turf last season but is off since July
One place - over course & distance - from four starts to date. Flopped last time out and must reaffirm
One place - over course & distance - from four starts to date. Flopped last time out and must reaffirm
Eight starts maiden who ended 2019 with a third place in a Group III at Maisons-Laffitte. Leading chance
Eight starts maiden who ended 2019 with a third place in a Group III at Maisons-Laffitte. Leading chance
Posted a solid first start effort over course & distance in November before flopping at Deauville over longer. Respected
Posted a solid first start effort over course & distance in November before flopping at Deauville over longer. Respected
Showed vast improvement when third of thirteen in an identical contest over course & distance last time out
Showed vast improvement when third of thirteen in an identical contest over course & distance last time out
Newcomer by Rajsaman out of a dam that was Group-placed. See betting for clues
Newcomer by Rajsaman out of a dam that was Group-placed. See betting for clues
Newcomer by Kendargent. Not much to fancy on the dam's side and local betting will prove the best guide
Newcomer by Kendargent. Not much to fancy on the dam's side and local betting will prove the best guide
Judged on her third-place effort in a Group III last back end (7) YOMOGI should get off the mark if she is anywhere near the form she was in at the end of last season. (9) BLACK MORNING did not go unnoticed when she ran third over course and distance last time and looks a serious proposition. (2) EXCALIBUR benefits from a nice seven pounds claim.
Is back in top form in last two starts and should be a player once again
Is back in top form in last two starts and should be a player once again
Was in good form prior to his first run of 2020 and can be forgiven that effort
Was in good form prior to his first run of 2020 and can be forgiven that effort
Nine time winner who failed by a nose in an identical race over course & distance last time out
Nine time winner who failed by a nose in an identical race over course & distance last time out
Obvious lack of consistency but is capable over this distance and is not without a shout
Obvious lack of consistency but is capable over this distance and is not without a shout
Off the mark on 21st attempt at Deauville early January. Well beaten under the penalty in next start
Off the mark on 21st attempt at Deauville early January. Well beaten under the penalty in next start
Bounced back to winning form at Mons in last start but this is much tougher today
Bounced back to winning form at Mons in last start but this is much tougher today
Dual winner from twenty-five and needs to improve on recent runs to have a chance
Dual winner from twenty-five and needs to improve on recent runs to have a chance
Ended 2019 on a high note but looks high in the weight at present. Outside chance
Ended 2019 on a high note but looks high in the weight at present. Outside chance
Generally effective in this division. A clear second over course & distance last time out in a similar contest
Generally effective in this division. A clear second over course & distance last time out in a similar contest
Very effective on turf in this division but has a lot to prove on fibresand
Very effective on turf in this division but has a lot to prove on fibresand
Registered a second career success on turf last October but has struggled off his new mark
Registered a second career success on turf last October but has struggled off his new mark
Modest recent efforts in this division are probably reflective of his chances
Modest recent efforts in this division are probably reflective of his chances
Won a handicap hurdle at Cagnes on Christmas Eve and is not easy to back on return to the flat
Won a handicap hurdle at Cagnes on Christmas Eve and is not easy to back on return to the flat
Has done nothing of note in eight starts to date and is easily passed over
Has done nothing of note in eight starts to date and is easily passed over
Modest recent efforts over hurdles do little to inspire confidence. Best to watch
Modest recent efforts over hurdles do little to inspire confidence. Best to watch
Has finished thereabouts in his last two starts in this division and will have his chances
Has finished thereabouts in his last two starts in this division and will have his chances
(3) WAR ASSET was beaten a nose on the wire in his last start over this course and distance. This is a similar contest today and he is expected to go one better. (1) JE SUIS CHARLIE has been in fine fettle this winter and should to feature prominently too. (2) JEU CELEBRE could also be an interesting contender.
Won two handicaps last back end. Stays the trip and first start off new mark
Won two handicaps last back end. Stays the trip and first start off new mark
Very productive over the winter. Has a six pounds penalty to defy but a player all the same
Very productive over the winter. Has a six pounds penalty to defy but a player all the same
One win from seven and looked very promising in this branch of the game on turf last year
One win from seven and looked very promising in this branch of the game on turf last year
Showed vast improvement at the end of last season. Has it all to prove on fibresand but cannot be ruled out
Showed vast improvement at the end of last season. Has it all to prove on fibresand but cannot be ruled out
Went off the mark on thirteenth attempt last November at Amiens. Off since then
Went off the mark on thirteenth attempt last November at Amiens. Off since then
Yet to score after eleven starts but much improved in last two in this division and should be a big player
Yet to score after eleven starts but much improved in last two in this division and should be a big player
Eight start maiden who disappointed in her last outing of 2020 in a handicap. May be best to watch on return to action
Eight start maiden who disappointed in her last outing of 2020 in a handicap. May be best to watch on return to action
Lightly-raced gelding who was a game third in first run in a handicap last month
Lightly-raced gelding who was a game third in first run in a handicap last month
Totally transformed since switched to staying trips and will have his chances once again
Totally transformed since switched to staying trips and will have his chances once again
Posted some creditable efforts in maidens last year but flopped on re-entry in a handicap
Posted some creditable efforts in maidens last year but flopped on re-entry in a handicap
Showed early promise last spring but has failed to live-up to expectations
Showed early promise last spring but has failed to live-up to expectations
Just one place from ten runs but competitive for a small place off this current mark
Just one place from ten runs but competitive for a small place off this current mark
Second to (2) NOBLESSE D'ARGENT in his last run at the venue the eleven start maiden (6) SILVER CONDOR has six pounds to reverse form with his rivals and is the choice to go off the mark today. (9) HEDIDIT has turned into a useful stayer since upped in trip and is another one that looks very interesting.
A dual winner from seventeen runs. Blows hot and cold but not ruled out
A dual winner from seventeen runs. Blows hot and cold but not ruled out
Very effective in this division and on this surface. Leading chance once again
Very effective in this division and on this surface. Leading chance once again
Seldom disappoints in this division on fibresand and should give a good account
Seldom disappoints in this division on fibresand and should give a good account
One win from eleven and went really well in both starts this season on fibresand
One win from eleven and went really well in both starts this season on fibresand
One win from twenty one and went well in both runs this year. Enters the equation
One win from twenty one and went well in both runs this year. Enters the equation
Four time winner from forty nine and needs to best her recent efforts
Four time winner from forty nine and needs to best her recent efforts
Seldom wins races but never finishes far from the action in this division. Place prospect
Seldom wins races but never finishes far from the action in this division. Place prospect
Brazilian import who is now a three time winner in France. Could be a touch high in the weight
Brazilian import who is now a three time winner in France. Could be a touch high in the weight
Has never run a bad race over this course & distance. Good last effort and must be respected
Has never run a bad race over this course & distance. Good last effort and must be respected
Useful mare in this division. Not much room for maneuver off this mark but a place chance
Useful mare in this division. Not much room for maneuver off this mark but a place chance
Soundly beaten in both starts this winter. Has ability but must reaffirm
Soundly beaten in both starts this winter. Has ability but must reaffirm
Nine time winner from seventy two. Good last effort in this division
Nine time winner from seventy two. Good last effort in this division
Disappointed in last two starts and is unlikely to pose a threat
Disappointed in last two starts and is unlikely to pose a threat
Posted a surprisingly good effort over course & distance last time out. Must confirm
Posted a surprisingly good effort over course & distance last time out. Must confirm
Has not won a race since June 2018 but on a workable mark now and can get a look in
Has not won a race since June 2018 but on a workable mark now and can get a look in
Modest recent efforts are probably reflective of his chances. Watch
Modest recent efforts are probably reflective of his chances. Watch
The on-form (2) FURIOUS DES AIGLES looks very strong on paper and will surely take a power of beating. He loves the surface and will go off at a legitimate short price. (4) ARCTIC CERCLE is another one with a special liking for the fibresand and is respected too. (9) WISEITEN is closely matched to the former and is worth some consideration.
