Compiegne 08 September 2023
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Went off the mark at Royan La Palmyre on second start over hurdles. Should improve for the change of discipline
Went off the mark at Royan La Palmyre on second start over hurdles. Should improve for the change of discipline
An impressive winner of his only start over hurdles. Big expectations on chase debut
An impressive winner of his only start over hurdles. Big expectations on chase debut
Brings plenty of experience over hurdles and can make a bright starts to his chasing career
Brings plenty of experience over hurdles and can make a bright starts to his chasing career
Has shown little of note in two starts over hurdles and is hard to fancy on chase debut
Has shown little of note in two starts over hurdles and is hard to fancy on chase debut
Has done nothing but improve with every outing over hurdles. Expected to be in the mix
Has done nothing but improve with every outing over hurdles. Expected to be in the mix
Posted two creditable efforts over hurdles at Auteuil last spring. Makes her chase debut and can be in the mix
Posted two creditable efforts over hurdles at Auteuil last spring. Makes her chase debut and can be in the mix
Looks useful over hurdles but faces a tough assignment in this division on chase debut
Looks useful over hurdles but faces a tough assignment in this division on chase debut
KIT RAFFLES (2) scored with plenty in hands on debuts over hurdles and looks a tough one to take on if he can transfer this form over fences. LES MOTS BLEUS (3) has shown plenty of ability over hurdles and must be monitored on his first run over the big obstacles. IRMINA (5) has an interesting progressive profile and cannot be discounted. CARTESIEN (1) is another keep an eye on.
A very easy winer of his last start in a claiming hurdle and is expected to follow up
A very easy winer of his last start in a claiming hurdle and is expected to follow up
Showed promises last year but has not run up to expectations this season. First attempt in a claimer
Showed promises last year but has not run up to expectations this season. First attempt in a claimer
Runner-up to JUMP DES MOTTES (1) last time out at Le Lion d'Angers beaten 20 lengths. Unlikely to reverse the form
Runner-up to JUMP DES MOTTES (1) last time out at Le Lion d'Angers beaten 20 lengths. Unlikely to reverse the form
Good last two runs in this division but must do more to go off the mark in this contest
Good last two runs in this division but must do more to go off the mark in this contest
Beaten a long way in only start this season and must show vast improvement to feature
Beaten a long way in only start this season and must show vast improvement to feature
JUMP DES MOTTES (1) bolted up in a similar contest last time out, 20 lengths ahead of BOB MORANE (3) while giving him 3 kilos. He should be able to follow up with another victory. CONFINED QUEEN (4) is a long time maiden whose last two runs have been encouraging but she is unlikely to go off the mark this time either.
Useful chaser that won twice thus far and brings plenty of experience to the race. Outside chance
Useful chaser that won twice thus far and brings plenty of experience to the race. Outside chance
Looked a very promising sort over fences last year. Unlucky on comeback run and is expected to make amends
Looked a very promising sort over fences last year. Unlucky on comeback run and is expected to make amends
Has improved significantly for new yard but needs to show more progress to be involved this Friday
Has improved significantly for new yard but needs to show more progress to be involved this Friday
Has demonstrated ability over hurdles and is one to monitor closely on chase debut
Has demonstrated ability over hurdles and is one to monitor closely on chase debut
Very effective over hurdles last season but if off since October and makes his chase debut today. Place chance
Very effective over hurdles last season but if off since October and makes his chase debut today. Place chance
Broke his maiden tag over hurdles last December at Leopardstown. First run in France and makes his chase debut. Intriguing candidate
Broke his maiden tag over hurdles last December at Leopardstown. First run in France and makes his chase debut. Intriguing candidate
Talented and consistent mare over hurdles. Well-placed in the weight and can make an impact on her chase debut
Talented and consistent mare over hurdles. Well-placed in the weight and can make an impact on her chase debut
A winner over hurdles last year, FRAGA HAS (2) also showed plenty of promise in three starts over fences in 2022 and is the pick here after an unlucky comeback run at the venue in March. Both FUNDAM (4) and IDEE FIXE (7) have shown plenty of ability over hurdles and must be respected on their respective chase debut. Previously trained in Ireland, DEEP CAVE (6) can make an impact on his first run on French soil.
Improved significantly between first and second run over hurdles last spring. Had the summer off and is worth monitoring on return to the track
Improved significantly between first and second run over hurdles last spring. Had the summer off and is worth monitoring on return to the track
Newcomer by Balko out of a dam that has produced a dual winner over jumps. Top yard and local betting will be the best guide
Newcomer by Balko out of a dam that has produced a dual winner over jumps. Top yard and local betting will be the best guide
Made a good impression on hurdle debut at Auteuil in April. Big expectations on return after the summer break
Made a good impression on hurdle debut at Auteuil in April. Big expectations on return after the summer break
Showed plenty of promise in two starts at Auteuil last spring. Unlucky on comeback run last month but a leading chance all the same
Showed plenty of promise in two starts at Auteuil last spring. Unlucky on comeback run last month but a leading chance all the same
Cosy winner of her only start over hurdles last month at Dieppe. Should follow up with another big run
Cosy winner of her only start over hurdles last month at Dieppe. Should follow up with another big run
Made a promising debut to her career when 3rd of 8 on hurdle debuts at Clairefontaine two months ago. Cannot be discounted
Made a promising debut to her career when 3rd of 8 on hurdle debuts at Clairefontaine two months ago. Cannot be discounted
LA SPEZIA (4) was well in contention when she lost her jockey two hurdles from home on her comeback run at Le Lion d'Angers. She had previously shown plenty of ability in the spring and can go off the mark. KOKO STAR (3) is another one that left an excellent impression at Auteuil earlier this year and has a winning chance too. DUCHESSE DE DINO (5) won well on debut and must be respected. MASK D'AMOUR (1) needs to improve if he is to play a significant role.
Consistent high class performer over both hurdles and fences. Has proven record at the venue and is a leading contender
Consistent high class performer over both hurdles and fences. Has proven record at the venue and is a leading contender
Best to forget last run. Won a competitive chase over course & distance earlier this season but is more effective on testing ground
Best to forget last run. Won a competitive chase over course & distance earlier this season but is more effective on testing ground
Unbeaten in two starts over fences and remains fairly unexposed. Can score if capable of further progress
Unbeaten in two starts over fences and remains fairly unexposed. Can score if capable of further progress
Good class of a horse that takes a step down in class after his summer break. Should prove hard to get passed
Good class of a horse that takes a step down in class after his summer break. Should prove hard to get passed
Veteran horse who is back over fences after two modest efforts over hurdles. Has a few lengths to find
Veteran horse who is back over fences after two modest efforts over hurdles. Has a few lengths to find
Good class of a mare that is lightly-raced this season. Has run well here before and cannot be ruled out
Good class of a mare that is lightly-raced this season. Has run well here before and cannot be ruled out
SPES MILITURF (4) failed to shine at Graded level in the spring but takes a significant drop in class here and is the firm choice to make a winning return after his summer break. HERMES DE CHAMDOUX (3) is unbeaten in two attempts over fences and can definitely pose a threat to the selection. PLACENET (1) is a very reliable performer over both hurdles and fences and cannot be ruled out of the equation.
Finished 3rd in this race last year. Always gives everything he has and must be shortlisted
Finished 3rd in this race last year. Always gives everything he has and must be shortlisted
Good solid performer over both hurdles and fences. Top-yard and can make a huge impact on return from the summer break
Good solid performer over both hurdles and fences. Top-yard and can make a huge impact on return from the summer break
Has been in tremendous form of late and although steps up in grade, cannot be discounted for success
Has been in tremendous form of late and although steps up in grade, cannot be discounted for success
Has demonstrated a solid potential in two starts over fences this season. Expected to improve and has a leading chance
Has demonstrated a solid potential in two starts over fences this season. Expected to improve and has a leading chance
Is hard to make a case for on recent form over fences but Lestrade on board makes him an intriguing candidate. Outside chance
Is hard to make a case for on recent form over fences but Lestrade on board makes him an intriguing candidate. Outside chance
Won twice over fences in the provinces last year. Good recent form over hurdles but looks exposed
Won twice over fences in the provinces last year. Good recent form over hurdles but looks exposed
Irish import who boasts solid form over hurdles and looks interesting on his chase debut
Irish import who boasts solid form over hurdles and looks interesting on his chase debut
IRADIUS (4) hasn't got much experience over fences but the form of his two starts in this code earlier this season is rock solid. He is the pick ahead of GLORICE (2), who boasts the highest rating in the race but has often struggled on return from a break. HARRY CONTI (1) is sure to run his race and warrants some consideration. The in-form HERALISTE (3) is another one to keep an eye on.
Only win from four starts was in a claimer back in April 2022. Has been off since and could need the run
Only win from four starts was in a claimer back in April 2022. Has been off since and could need the run
Pulled-up in a steeple-chase last time out but previous form is good enough to think he can have a say in a race like that
Pulled-up in a steeple-chase last time out but previous form is good enough to think he can have a say in a race like that
A winner of three races over the obstacles in 2022. Made a promising return to competition last month after a lengthy break
A winner of three races over the obstacles in 2022. Made a promising return to competition last month after a lengthy break
Solid last two runs in handicap hurdles at Dieppe. Takes a step down in grade and can make his presence felt
Solid last two runs in handicap hurdles at Dieppe. Takes a step down in grade and can make his presence felt
Six times winner over hurdles. Not as effective as he used to be but remains capable of winning a race of this caliber
Six times winner over hurdles. Not as effective as he used to be but remains capable of winning a race of this caliber
Blows hot and cold but very capable on a good day and cannot be excluded of the equation
Blows hot and cold but very capable on a good day and cannot be excluded of the equation
ESPION DE VINDECY (3) enjoyed a fruitful 2022 and posted a very promising run last August after nearly fourteen months off. He'll be very hard to beat if he can build up on this effort. NILE PARIS (4) has been in good form of late and looks a live contender stepping down in grade. Stablemate to the selection POLLEXFEN (5) is another one to consider. PIRIAC (6) can beat them all if he is in the right mood.
Registered win number five at Dieppe last time out from twelve career starts. Expected to be closely involved once again
Registered win number five at Dieppe last time out from twelve career starts. Expected to be closely involved once again
Just the one win from thirty-five attempts thus far. Off since March and is best to pass over
Just the one win from thirty-five attempts thus far. Off since March and is best to pass over
Well-backed on seasonal bow last time but disappointed. Expected to show a different figure this time around
Well-backed on seasonal bow last time but disappointed. Expected to show a different figure this time around
Yet to win a race after eleven starts. Bounced back to form last time out and looks a plausible place prospect
Yet to win a race after eleven starts. Bounced back to form last time out and looks a plausible place prospect
Lightly-raced five years old gelding who posted a good comeback run at Saint-Malo late July. Should come on for the race and can grab some prize-money
Lightly-raced five years old gelding who posted a good comeback run at Saint-Malo late July. Should come on for the race and can grab some prize-money
Grade 1-placed and Grade 3 winner over hurdles at 4. Will take a power of beating despite returning from a lengthy break
Grade 1-placed and Grade 3 winner over hurdles at 4. Will take a power of beating despite returning from a lengthy break
RAFFLES FACE (6) is by far the best horse in this contest and will not need to be at the peak of his form to score. He is a firm choice ahead of SWAPOLIE DU MATHAN (1), a game mare that always gives everything she has. EPIC TALE (3) disappointed on his comeback run but should show a totally different face this time around.
