Craon 27 September 2021
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Disappointing fifth in this grade at Chantilly following three successes. Can forgive one bad result and a notable runner.
Disappointing fifth in this grade at Chantilly following three successes. Can forgive one bad result and a notable runner.
Completed a double in this class at Le Lion-d'Angers over 1400m. Key player.
Completed a double in this class at Le Lion-d'Angers over 1400m. Key player.
5L success in this grade prior to midfield in a brace of G2 races. This is a more suitable target.
5L success in this grade prior to midfield in a brace of G2 races. This is a more suitable target.
8L third in this company at Deauville over 1200m. Something to find against a couple of these.
8L third in this company at Deauville over 1200m. Something to find against a couple of these.
4.75L fourth behind a progressive runner at Deauville over this distance. In the mix.
4.75L fourth behind a progressive runner at Deauville over this distance. In the mix.
4.5L ninth in the Listed Prix Haras de Bouquetot over 1650m on reappearance. Ease in trip could help second up.
4.5L ninth in the Listed Prix Haras de Bouquetot over 1650m on reappearance. Ease in trip could help second up.
Held fourth at this level sixteen days ago. Likely to find a few too strong.
Held fourth at this level sixteen days ago. Likely to find a few too strong.
JOOMANA (2) produced back-to-back successes in this grade at Le Lion-d'Angers over 1400m. Expected to measure up. SUNDAY BEST (3) is entitled to go close eased in class after contesting a pair of G2 events. This is an easier target and rates highly. PERFECT COLOUR (5) finished fourth behind a progressive performer at Deauville over this journey. One to note. JUSTE BERE (1) was disappointing at Chantilly but is worth forgiving as he showed top form previously. Keep safe.
2L success in a claiming chase three starts ago. More needed raised in grade.
2L success in a claiming chase three starts ago. More needed raised in grade.
Scored on chase debut by 3.5L at Dax 22 days ago. Open to progress and rates highly for a leading trainer.
Scored on chase debut by 3.5L at Dax 22 days ago. Open to progress and rates highly for a leading trainer.
14L fourth in a stronger chase at Clairefontaine 84 days ago. Leading player eased in class.
14L fourth in a stronger chase at Clairefontaine 84 days ago. Leading player eased in class.
Got off the mark on fourth chase start at Craon over 3700m. Top claims.
Got off the mark on fourth chase start at Craon over 3700m. Top claims.
Fell two out on third chase start reappearing at Craon earlier this month. Consider.
Fell two out on third chase start reappearing at Craon earlier this month. Consider.
Improved 6L chase success in a country chase last month. Upped in grade but confidence up.
Improved 6L chase success in a country chase last month. Upped in grade but confidence up.
Comfortable country chase success on reappearance over 4000m. Dangerous to dismiss.
Comfortable country chase success on reappearance over 4000m. Dangerous to dismiss.
HAPPY THOUGHTS (4) is expected to provide a bold showing after a first chase win at this venue over 3700m. This appears a realistic target and can go back-to-back. HADDEXA DES OBEAUX (3) ran 14L fourth among stronger company in latest. Genuine contender eased in grade. ROCHEPOT (2) is a notable candidate who is one from one tackling fences. Another of the major players for a leading trainer. HERE I AM (5) fell two out in latest. Could go well from the front if over that mishap.
2L success in this grade at Dax over 2100m (good to soft) last month. Firmly in the mix.
2L success in this grade at Dax over 2100m (good to soft) last month. Firmly in the mix.
11L defeat in this class at Compiegne over 2400m second up. Best form would suffice.
11L defeat in this class at Compiegne over 2400m second up. Best form would suffice.
Fell in a claiming hurdle third up at Auteuil. One to consider back on the flat.
Fell in a claiming hurdle third up at Auteuil. One to consider back on the flat.
Le Fou debutant for a capable trainer. Player if attracting any market support.
Le Fou debutant for a capable trainer. Player if attracting any market support.
Beaten a long way into eighth reappearing at Le Lion-d'Angers. Significant improvement needed.
Beaten a long way into eighth reappearing at Le Lion-d'Angers. Significant improvement needed.
20L fifth in a conditions event at La Roche-Posay fifteen days ago. This is a more suitable target.
20L fifth in a conditions event at La Roche-Posay fifteen days ago. This is a more suitable target.
Beaten a long way in previous two handicap starts. Not dismissed for a place eased significantly in grade.
Beaten a long way in previous two handicap starts. Not dismissed for a place eased significantly in grade.
Unplaced in back-to-back claimers over 1600m. Unlikely to feature.
Unplaced in back-to-back claimers over 1600m. Unlikely to feature.
Arrives in solid claiming form including a victory at Auch over 2650m fifteen days ago. Major player.
Arrives in solid claiming form including a victory at Auch over 2650m fifteen days ago. Major player.
20L seventh in this class on third career outing. Opposed.
20L seventh in this class on third career outing. Opposed.
STEPASIDE BELL (1) delivered a 2L victory at Dax in this grade. Finds a winning opportunity to go back-to-back. CITY ROCK (9) arrives in top form tackling this standard. Looks the solid pick of the contest if replicating. PEARL TREE (2) ran below par among this company at Compiegne over 2400m. Not devoid of ability and worth respecting on earlier form. I LOVE YOU SIVOLA (4) is a son of Le Fou. Warrants a market check in a winnable contest.
Well beaten sixth in a lower standard walk up 47 days ago. Unlikely to feature at this higher level.
Well beaten sixth in a lower standard walk up 47 days ago. Unlikely to feature at this higher level.
Failed to complete in three of previous four driven outings. Has ability but hard to trust.
Failed to complete in three of previous four driven outings. Has ability but hard to trust.
0.75L success on grass debut in an easier Dieppe walk up earlier in the month. Could challenge for a place.
0.75L success on grass debut in an easier Dieppe walk up earlier in the month. Could challenge for a place.
Dual grass winner who ran seventh in this grade five days ago. More needed.
Dual grass winner who ran seventh in this grade five days ago. More needed.
Fifth reappearing at Pornichet in a weaker event. Could improve with Eric Raffin taking over but others preferred.
Fifth reappearing at Pornichet in a weaker event. Could improve with Eric Raffin taking over but others preferred.
Was off the mark in a autostart seventeen days ago. This demands more.
Was off the mark in a autostart seventeen days ago. This demands more.
Has a good placed record on grass in easier company. Among the place hopefuls.
Has a good placed record on grass in easier company. Among the place hopefuls.
Three easy successes on grass including by 2.5L at Royan la Palmyre 71 days ago. Notable runner.
Three easy successes on grass including by 2.5L at Royan la Palmyre 71 days ago. Notable runner.
Three impressive victories including on grass two starts ago. Thereabouts raised in class.
Three impressive victories including on grass two starts ago. Thereabouts raised in class.
Unplaced in six driven outings thus far. Prefer to watch on grass debut.
Unplaced in six driven outings thus far. Prefer to watch on grass debut.
13L ninth in a easier driven event four starts ago. Hard to enthuse.
13L ninth in a easier driven event four starts ago. Hard to enthuse.
Shown ability in a pair of driven runs to date. Not out of the place chances.
Shown ability in a pair of driven runs to date. Not out of the place chances.
Fair 2.5L fifth in this grade on penultimate outing. Worth place thought.
Fair 2.5L fifth in this grade on penultimate outing. Worth place thought.
6.5L sixth in a better Vincennes walk up 118 days ago. Key chance.
6.5L sixth in a better Vincennes walk up 118 days ago. Key chance.
Held eighth in this company reappearing at Vincennes. Not entirely dismissed.
Held eighth in this company reappearing at Vincennes. Not entirely dismissed.
Seventh when supported in the market in this grade at Vire. Could bounce back.
Seventh when supported in the market in this grade at Vire. Could bounce back.
20 race maiden who reached the frame in this standard two starts ago. Keep safe for multiples.
20 race maiden who reached the frame in this standard two starts ago. Keep safe for multiples.
Fifth in this class at Vire eight days ago. Consider.
Fifth in this class at Vire eight days ago. Consider.
IRELLO (8) is unbeaten after a trio of impressive grass victories in easier company. This demands more upped in grade but he is expected to measure up. INSOLENT SOMOLLI (9) has made a bright start to his career with three wins from four starts including on grass on penultimate outing. Thereabouts. INTELLO (14) delivered a sixth in a tougher race at Vincennes before a break. Key player if sharp on return. INSOLENTE REUSSITE (16) rates a live contender if able to improve on a seventh when strong in the market in latest.
Fine 2.5L runner up in the G3 Barriere Prix Quincey at Deauville over 1600m. Notable candidate.
Fine 2.5L runner up in the G3 Barriere Prix Quincey at Deauville over 1600m. Notable candidate.
Fair fifth in a top Deauville handicap 50 days ago. Not out of the place mix on easier Listed second.
Fair fifth in a top Deauville handicap 50 days ago. Not out of the place mix on easier Listed second.
Held eighth in the G3 Prix Bertrand de Tarragon at Chantilly over 1800m on reappearance. May strip fitter.
Held eighth in the G3 Prix Bertrand de Tarragon at Chantilly over 1800m on reappearance. May strip fitter.
Thoroughly consistent type who finished second in the Listed Prix Millkom over 1600m at La Teste earlier in the month. Key chance.
Thoroughly consistent type who finished second in the Listed Prix Millkom over 1600m at La Teste earlier in the month. Key chance.
Steps up to this level after a Deauville handicap success over 2000m. Worth respect for a shrewd trainer.
Steps up to this level after a Deauville handicap success over 2000m. Worth respect for a shrewd trainer.
12L defeat in the Listed Prix Arqana at Deauville over 1600m. Unlikely to feature.
12L defeat in the Listed Prix Arqana at Deauville over 1600m. Unlikely to feature.
Solid runner-up in the Listed Prix Nureyev at Deauville over 2000m. Top claims.
Solid runner-up in the Listed Prix Nureyev at Deauville over 2000m. Top claims.
3.75L fifth in the Listed Prix de La Cochere at Longchamp over 1600m. Place option.
3.75L fifth in the Listed Prix de La Cochere at Longchamp over 1600m. Place option.
NOW WE KNOW (1) delivered a good second in the 1600m G3 Barriere Prix Quincey at Deauville. Leading challenger down in class. IN CROWD (7) is talented. Finished runner-up in the Listed Prix Nureyev at Deauville over 2000m. Top claims. LEOPARDS PARK (4) is a model of consistency with three consecutive placings including among this company at La Teste. Key player. SKY ANGEL (8) rates a place chance if at best.
One placing from eight grass runs to date tempers enthusiasm.
One placing from eight grass runs to date tempers enthusiasm.
Fair walk up form this campaign in easier company. Placing at best upped in class.
Fair walk up form this campaign in easier company. Placing at best upped in class.
Unplaced in both grass starts but may improve without shoes for the first time.
Unplaced in both grass starts but may improve without shoes for the first time.
Nose success in a easier grass walk up on reappearance. Among the frame chances without shoes.
Nose success in a easier grass walk up on reappearance. Among the frame chances without shoes.
Held seventh in a weaker Vire walk up twelve days ago. Not discounted on previous winning form.
Held seventh in a weaker Vire walk up twelve days ago. Not discounted on previous winning form.
Runs well at this distance but needs to raise his game to score at this level.
Runs well at this distance but needs to raise his game to score at this level.
Midfield in previous three walk ups at a lower level. Others make more appeal.
Midfield in previous three walk ups at a lower level. Others make more appeal.
Arrives in good grass walk up form including a placing in this grade two back. Go close racing barefoot.
Arrives in good grass walk up form including a placing in this grade two back. Go close racing barefoot.
Improved 0.75L runner up in a new shoeing combination at Le Mont Saint-Michel fifteen days ago. Inconsistent but worth thought without shoes.
Improved 0.75L runner up in a new shoeing combination at Le Mont Saint-Michel fifteen days ago. Inconsistent but worth thought without shoes.
Surprise Laval success in a weaker walk up earlier in the month. Unlikely to replicate.
Surprise Laval success in a weaker walk up earlier in the month. Unlikely to replicate.
Infrequent winner who failed to complete at Cabourg last month. Looking elsewhere.
Infrequent winner who failed to complete at Cabourg last month. Looking elsewhere.
Mounted performer who is competing in a second career driven start. Prefer to watch.
Mounted performer who is competing in a second career driven start. Prefer to watch.
4L fourth in this grade at Saint-Malo last month. Not dismissed for a place.
4L fourth in this grade at Saint-Malo last month. Not dismissed for a place.
Progressive in mounted races and fifth reappearing in a grass walk up. Each-way appeal.
Progressive in mounted races and fifth reappearing in a grass walk up. Each-way appeal.
0.25L second in this grade three starts ago. One to note with Eric Raffin a notable driver booking.
0.25L second in this grade three starts ago. One to note with Eric Raffin a notable driver booking.
Good 1.75L victory without shoes for the first time at this level two back. Key chance.
Good 1.75L victory without shoes for the first time at this level two back. Key chance.
Eased in class after two modest runs since resuming. Others preferred.
Eased in class after two modest runs since resuming. Others preferred.
Disappointed here on grass debut last month. Scored in this grade last term.
Disappointed here on grass debut last month. Scored in this grade last term.
HELLO DE LOIRON (16) ran out a good 1.75L winner racing barefoot for the first time two starts ago. Notable runner to remain unbeaten without shoes. HORSERIS (8) arrives in good grass walk up form. Entitled to be involved in the finish. HORACIO LA SALETTE (4) was a nose scorer in easier company on reappearance. Has shown an aptitude for grass racing and among the main chances barefoot. Keep HUELVA DUPEROUZEL (9) safe after a fine second at Le Mont Saint-Michel. Could replicate.
Continues to slide down the weights following moderate efforts. Not entirely dismissed being one from one over course and distance.
Continues to slide down the weights following moderate efforts. Not entirely dismissed being one from one over course and distance.
23 race maiden but this is a easier than when a 5L fifteenth in a Class Two handicap at Saint-Cloud nine days ago. Not ruled out.
23 race maiden but this is a easier than when a 5L fifteenth in a Class Two handicap at Saint-Cloud nine days ago. Not ruled out.
2L fifth in a Class Two handicap over 1600m at Saint-Cloud recently. Leading claims eased in standard.
2L fifth in a Class Two handicap over 1600m at Saint-Cloud recently. Leading claims eased in standard.
Last three runs would require more but she is capable of finding the frame on best handicap form.
Last three runs would require more but she is capable of finding the frame on best handicap form.
3L second in a low grade claimer two back but likely more needed in a handicap.
3L second in a low grade claimer two back but likely more needed in a handicap.
3.25L sixth behind re-opposing rivals in a Class Four course and distance handicap 23 days back. Each way player.
3.25L sixth behind re-opposing rivals in a Class Four course and distance handicap 23 days back. Each way player.
0.75L runner up in a Class Four handicap over this trip at Sable-sur-Sarthe eight days ago. Claims.
0.75L runner up in a Class Four handicap over this trip at Sable-sur-Sarthe eight days ago. Claims.
Mixed form around this grade of late. Each way claims if producing best recent figures.
Mixed form around this grade of late. Each way claims if producing best recent figures.
0.75L success in a Class Four track and trip handicap prior to a good 1L third in the grade above at Compiegne. Key chance.
0.75L success in a Class Four track and trip handicap prior to a good 1L third in the grade above at Compiegne. Key chance.
Consistent performer in this grade and finished a solid 3.5L fourth in a 2000m Class Three handicap at Saint-Cloud recently. Notable runner.
Consistent performer in this grade and finished a solid 3.5L fourth in a 2000m Class Three handicap at Saint-Cloud recently. Notable runner.
Inconsistent performances recently and others hold stronger claims.
Inconsistent performances recently and others hold stronger claims.
Capable of going well in this grade but only sixth in this class at Sable-sur-Sarthe recently. Tad more required.
Capable of going well in this grade but only sixth in this class at Sable-sur-Sarthe recently. Tad more required.
41 race maiden who is tough to recommend.
41 race maiden who is tough to recommend.
LATE COMER (9) produced a 0.75L success in a Class Four track and trip handicap prior to a good 1L third in the grade above at Compiegne. Leading contender. MY LADY ROCK (3) shaped well when 2L fifth in a Class Two handicap over 1600m at Saint-Cloud. Strong chance eased in standard. ROSE ABELLA (10) is consistent and enjoys this level. Finished 3.5L fourth in a 2000m Class Three handicap at Saint-Cloud and is a notable runner. KILLING ZOE (7) holds claims.
6.5L fourth in an easier grass walk up two starts ago. Fair grass record but more needed at this level.
6.5L fourth in an easier grass walk up two starts ago. Fair grass record but more needed at this level.
Three victories from previous four easier grass runs. Worth a try upped in grade.
Three victories from previous four easier grass runs. Worth a try upped in grade.
Experienced performer who has been among the placings this term. Others make more appeal at this standard.
Experienced performer who has been among the placings this term. Others make more appeal at this standard.
Two poor efforts after reaching the frame twice on grass. Something to prove.
Two poor efforts after reaching the frame twice on grass. Something to prove.
10L seventh in a easier walk up on second start since resuming. Opposed.
10L seventh in a easier walk up on second start since resuming. Opposed.
No threat in previous couple of easier grass walk ups. Easy to swerve.
No threat in previous couple of easier grass walk ups. Easy to swerve.
Improved place in a weaker Alencon grass walk up eight days ago. Not guaranteed to replicate.
Improved place in a weaker Alencon grass walk up eight days ago. Not guaranteed to replicate.
Held sixth at an easier Alencon walk up eight days ago. May progress with Eric Raffin taking over.
Held sixth at an easier Alencon walk up eight days ago. May progress with Eric Raffin taking over.
Improved winner of an easier Alencon grass walk up. Should confirm form with a couple of these in behind.
Improved winner of an easier Alencon grass walk up. Should confirm form with a couple of these in behind.
Fair sixth in tougher company second up at Alencon. Each-way appeal.
Fair sixth in tougher company second up at Alencon. Each-way appeal.
Big improver running second in a better grass walk up earlier in the month. One to note without shoes.
Big improver running second in a better grass walk up earlier in the month. One to note without shoes.
Finished ahead of a subsequent winner when successful at Vincennes last month. Consider.
Finished ahead of a subsequent winner when successful at Vincennes last month. Consider.
Seventh in a stronger Enghien autostart 100 days ago. Key player down in class and unexposed on grass.
Seventh in a stronger Enghien autostart 100 days ago. Key player down in class and unexposed on grass.
Excellent grass performer who finished third in the Trophee Vert final here 21 days ago. Leading contender.
Excellent grass performer who finished third in the Trophee Vert final here 21 days ago. Leading contender.
Good third in the G3 Grand Prix Federation Regionale du Nord autostart five days ago. Notable runner.
Good third in the G3 Grand Prix Federation Regionale du Nord autostart five days ago. Notable runner.
Back-to-back grass wins before an excellent runner-up in the Trophee Vert final here earlier in the month. Top claims.
Back-to-back grass wins before an excellent runner-up in the Trophee Vert final here earlier in the month. Top claims.
DUEL DU GERS (14) is a notable runner who has excellent grass form including eight victories. Major player after a third in the Trophee Vert final at this track. CLARCK SOTHO (16) finished ahead of the main selection here earlier in the month. Rates highly with a progressive grass record. FOR YOU MADRIK (13) ran seventh at a higher level in an Enghien autostart. Among the leading hopes eased in grade. ECHO DE CHANLECY (12) won in latest ahead of a subsequent winner. Consider.
Arrives in top form after a hat-trick in this grade at Jarnac over 2500m. Something to prove over this shorter journey but frame appeal.
Arrives in top form after a hat-trick in this grade at Jarnac over 2500m. Something to prove over this shorter journey but frame appeal.
Held seventh in a better Longchamp handicap eleven days ago. Place claims.
Held seventh in a better Longchamp handicap eleven days ago. Place claims.
Fair fifth over 2100m in this company at Argentan. Player tackling this longer trip.
Fair fifth over 2100m in this company at Argentan. Player tackling this longer trip.
Consistent at the same standard this term. Solid each-way pick for a good trainer and jockey partnership.
Consistent at the same standard this term. Solid each-way pick for a good trainer and jockey partnership.
Held fourth tackling a longer journey at Les Sables-d'Olonne. Place chance on previous form over a preferred journey.
Held fourth tackling a longer journey at Les Sables-d'Olonne. Place chance on previous form over a preferred journey.
fourth in a 3900m Saint-Malo hurdle before an absence. Best watched eased in trip back on the flat.
fourth in a 3900m Saint-Malo hurdle before an absence. Best watched eased in trip back on the flat.
Infrequent winner who placed in this grade eighteen days ago. Others preferred to win but placing not out of reach.
Infrequent winner who placed in this grade eighteen days ago. Others preferred to win but placing not out of reach.
4L seventh in this grade at Nantes over 2400m. Hard to fancy from the same weight.
4L seventh in this grade at Nantes over 2400m. Hard to fancy from the same weight.
Unplaced in all twelve outings. Opposed.
Unplaced in all twelve outings. Opposed.
3.75L fourth in claiming company on reappearance. Thereabouts on earlier handicap form in this class.
3.75L fourth in claiming company on reappearance. Thereabouts on earlier handicap form in this class.
1.25L success in a stronger Saint-Cloud handicap earlier in the month. Top chance.
1.25L success in a stronger Saint-Cloud handicap earlier in the month. Top chance.
Fine 2L third in a better Saint-Cloud handicap over 2000m. One to note.
Fine 2L third in a better Saint-Cloud handicap over 2000m. One to note.
Consistent since landing a minor event earlier this term. Solid place chance from a low weight.
Consistent since landing a minor event earlier this term. Solid place chance from a low weight.
Dropped 1kg after a held eighth in similar company second up. Step forward required.
Dropped 1kg after a held eighth in similar company second up. Step forward required.
BOKRA FIL MISHMISH (11) was a last start winner by 1.25L at Saint-Cloud among tougher company and rates a leading candidate to replicate in a winnable contest. COSQUER VRAS (4) returned to form with a runner-up effort at Le Lions-d'Angers. Expected to measure up. MAINSAIL ATLANTIC (1) arrives in excellent winning form after completing a hat-trick at Jarnac. Yet to prove himself at this shorter journey but holds place claims. BELLE DE CADIX (10) brings plenty of placed form at this level. Keep on side.
