Chatelaillon 14 May 2023

Capable at this level but has just one race under her belt this term and backs up with modest ambition

Trotted surprisingly well here earlier in the month. Again on the front row but a repeat appears unlikely

Tricky mare but has decent form at this level. Starts on the front line and will have her chances if she gets off on the right foot

Faithful servant that boasts a fine record in the amateur division. Showed his form at a higher level here recently and returns to his category of choice with legitimate ambition

Unremarkable mare that rarely makes much of an impact and will have few friends

Never the easiest of horses to handle but did impose at a lower level two weeks ago and will generate some interest

Fine mare that seldom lets the side down when unshod all four. Seldom seen at this level but in current condition is hard to ignore

By no means the best horse here but can trot on a good day. Should be fit by now and can get a look in

Considerably better horse in the other code and unlikely to shake things up

Regularly gives a decent account in the amateur division. Encouraged on re-entry and with shoes off this time should not be overlooked

Very disappointing since placing at Saint-Brieuc last autumn and not expected to garner much support

Decent sort that picked up this season where he left off. Should not be harshly judged for latest effort and can be backed with confidence

Debuts in the discipline following some modest efforts under harness. Shod differently this time and will have his supporters

No champion but has respectable monte credentials and returns to the code with a decent chance of trotting into the money

In the thick of things so far this year. Steps back up in class but can still get in on the action

Just twice seen out under the saddle but impressed in Paris last time and if on the same trajectory can give the favourite something to think about

Quality individual that has gone from strength to strength. Took no time getting back to his best and can win for the second time this year

Is confirmed in the monte code but reliability not her strong suit and not an obvious choice

Gave a decent account at Pontchateau last month on just second start under the saddle but still appears to have his work cut out

Useful in both codes but the monte code appears to be his future. Twice a winner from two and although in better company this time still looks competitive for a place on the podium

Has failed to make any impact to date and can be passed over

Sanctioned in both starts last season. Unseen since and will need the outing

Tricky type but has merit. Returns to racing unshod behind and can get in on the action if he stays in stride

Form has done nothing but regress since starting to race barefoot. Just front shoes off on this occasion but still not an obvious choice

Never far from losing his action but gave a good account here early last month when first time barefoot. Shoes off again and should be in a position to finish in the mix

Showed early promise but has looked decidedly ordinary this term and even with new shoeing formula will have few takers

As delicate as they come but won a brace last season. Unraced for almost 4 months though and sure to be race-rusty

Got off the mark at Laval last month when barefoot for just the second time. Should appreciate La Rochelle profile and can again play an important role

Trotted a modest 4th to JADE RENARDIER (11) at Langon before scoring at Eauze next time. In better company on this occasion but worth monitoring all the same

Always gives her best but is no champion. Has form here but still unlikely to spring any surprises

Occasionally unfocused but otherwise a useful filly. Steps marginally up in class after losing her maiden status at Langon and should not be far off the mark

Has made solid progress since returning to competition. Goes first time unshod all four and must be respected

Useful sort returning to racing left-handed with shoes off for the first time and should logically make up for recent Lisieux performance

Quality element that took little time getting back to her best and with form maintained can confirm her recent victory

Moderate mare with two races in her since the winter break. Unlikely to spring any surprises but can still get a look in

Useful sort that will have benefitted from the long absence. Was not taxed on recent comeback but will be considerably more dangerous this time around

Delicate type with moderate form at an inferior level and chances limited

Got the year off to a fine start but below-par in last two and will need to reaffirm

Faithful servant that generally takes little time getting back in shape. Damien Bonne in the sulky this time and will be afforded every chance

Modest individual that has done nothing of note for some time and can be ruled out

Good consistent type that is seldom far from the action and is thoroughly capable of applying pressure on IZIA DE MONGIVAL (12)

Produced a brace of decent efforts before going for a spell. Sanctioned on re-entry and even with shoes off will struggle to make her mark

Not the easiest to handle but has form at this level and can play a role if he stays in stride

Blows hot and cold but reassured at Monpazier last weekend and backs up with a realistic chance of confirming

Useful mare with form at a higher level. Starts on back line but can overcome the handicap and impose

Not without merit but sanctioned more often than not these days and at this level will have his work cut out

Unbeaten in two starts for new trainer. Changes direction here but in current form it is hard to see him being bested from the front row

Hardy sort that rarely disappoints when focused. Has just one race under his belt but is unshod all four and if fully fit can make the most of his front-line start

Can trot but as tricky as they come and is unlikely to generate much interest

Useful sort that left quite the impression on his first start back. Unshod on this occasion and even though 25m worse off can still play a leading role

Not always the most dependable but is confirmed in this category and at the venue. Will be at peak fitness by now and can challenge for a place in the frame

Back in good shape after a pair of much-needed comeback runs. On second line again but can go close

Has progressed solidly this year but takes on better horses this time and no more than a minor place chance

Useful sort but has not been seen out for almost exactly a year and will need the run

Fine mare that has made the frame in last three. Arguably better going clockwise but in present form is hard to ignore

Serious trotter that lost his action on re-entry but can bounce back and from the front row can give ORACLE TILE (12) a run for his money

Disappointing on the whole last season and no chance on first start back

Gives a good account for the most part but failed at Bordeaux to confirm his Avignon success and a minor place prospect at best

Ended last season on a low note and has picked up this term where he left off

Struggled at the start of the year but now currently in top condition. Flew up at Laval ten days ago and is not incapable of repeating

Pleased more than once at Vincennes over the winter but off the boil since and chances limited

Quality mare that seldom finishes outside the money. Is confirmed here and from the front line can give this a good go

Yet to get fully into her stride this term but reassured at Vannes recently and must be afforded respect

Decent sort with form at this level. Just one race in him this term but is barefoot for the occasion and should not be written off

An absolute revelation since leaving the nordics. Not once out of the first two this year and even from the back line can win this

Unbeaten in both starts to date but takes on some very good horses this time and will need to be at his best

Has merit but yet to lose her maiden status. Up against the colts on this occasion and chances limited

Has demonstrated good aptitude for both codes. Showed his form last time and with application can figure prominently

Showed early promise and even though unplaced in either return run, he should be fit by now and must be respected

Colt of considerable class. Sanctioned in last two, latterly through no fault of his own, and can bounce back and win this

Won a brace earlier in the year before acquitting herself well in superior company. Is clearly on the way up and looks dangerous

Undeniably capable but unraced since the autumn. She will certainly need the run but can still finish in the mix

Seldom disappoints these days when behaved and most recently got off the mark, but in this company will have her work cut out