Dax 12 July 2023
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Finished 5th at Nantes recently and has both the form and experience to have a say here. Chance
Finished 5th at Nantes recently and has both the form and experience to have a say here. Chance
Consistent colt with solid form references, sets the standard here. Ought to open his account
Consistent colt with solid form references, sets the standard here. Ought to open his account
Has shown little in both starts to warrant consideration here so can be ruled out. Others preferred
Has shown little in both starts to warrant consideration here so can be ruled out. Others preferred
Unreliable sort but is quite capable of staking a claim in a race of this nature. Has a place chance
Unreliable sort but is quite capable of staking a claim in a race of this nature. Has a place chance
Inconsistent but seldom finishes far off the mark and has shown enough to be competitive here
Inconsistent but seldom finishes far off the mark and has shown enough to be competitive here
David Morisson-trained Galiway newcomer to be ridden by Emilien Revolte. Best watched for now
David Morisson-trained Galiway newcomer to be ridden by Emilien Revolte. Best watched for now
Well-related Masterofthehorse newcomer to be ridden by Fabrice Veron for Antoine de Watrigant. Keep safe
Well-related Masterofthehorse newcomer to be ridden by Fabrice Veron for Antoine de Watrigant. Keep safe
MANDALORIAN (2) split two useful rivals when runner-up at Tarbes in April before finishing 3rd in both subsequent outings and, on the strength and consistency of that form, seems capable of winning this opening contest. Newcomer OPLONTIS (7) hails from a successful maternal line and could give the selection something to fear, along with Ion Elarre Alvarez's runners GRAND COURGEON (1), who was 5th at Nantes recently, and GREEN PERFUME (5) who has the experience to stake a claim too.
Has shown enough to be competitive here and her experience will stand her in good stead. Dark horse
Has shown enough to be competitive here and her experience will stand her in good stead. Dark horse
Made a promising introduction (2nd) and should have more to offer given that experience. Keep safe
Made a promising introduction (2nd) and should have more to offer given that experience. Keep safe
Finished a pleasing 5th on her competitive debut and would have gained plenty from that experience
Finished a pleasing 5th on her competitive debut and would have gained plenty from that experience
Won a claiming race before finishing 4th in a Listed race last time. Has the means to play a leading role
Won a claiming race before finishing 4th in a Listed race last time. Has the means to play a leading role
Showed some improvement when finishing 6th last time after a modest debut. Needs to do more now
Showed some improvement when finishing 6th last time after a modest debut. Needs to do more now
Well-bred Cotai Glory debutante out of a Group-placed mare. Makes plenty of appeal on paper, chance
Well-bred Cotai Glory debutante out of a Group-placed mare. Makes plenty of appeal on paper, chance
Newcomer SAWADIF (6) is bred to be useful and could prove up to making a winning debut. ECLAIRE LA VIE (4) was 4th in a Listed race last time having changed hands after a winning claiming race prior to that, so is likely to pose a threat. VIVELAVIE (2) finished a promising 2nd on debut and would have improved since, so could also stake a claim along with RECONNECT (3) after a pleasing (5th) introduction.
Unreliable sort but is quite capable of staking a claim in a race of this nature. Can get into the picture
Unreliable sort but is quite capable of staking a claim in a race of this nature. Can get into the picture
Well-beaten last of 8 on his reappearance but is capable of a lot better than that. Dangerous to dismiss
Well-beaten last of 8 on his reappearance but is capable of a lot better than that. Dangerous to dismiss
Up 0,5kg for winning a claiming race last time but his rider's 2,5kg allowance should stand him in good stead
Up 0,5kg for winning a claiming race last time but his rider's 2,5kg allowance should stand him in good stead
Inconsistent but has considerable means and a good record at this track. Likely to play a leading role
Inconsistent but has considerable means and a good record at this track. Likely to play a leading role
Has looked distinctly ordinary for some time now, so his chances are limited even at this level. Ignore
Has looked distinctly ordinary for some time now, so his chances are limited even at this level. Ignore
Has been struggling for some time now so is unlikely to trouble the judge here. Others are preferred
Has been struggling for some time now so is unlikely to trouble the judge here. Others are preferred
Absent since finishing 8th in a Quinte+ back in April but has the means to be competitive at this level
Absent since finishing 8th in a Quinte+ back in April but has the means to be competitive at this level
Open to improvement after finishing a modest 6th on debut but is best watched for now. Outsider
Open to improvement after finishing a modest 6th on debut but is best watched for now. Outsider
Placed at Listed level in the UK and ought to have improved after a comeback run ar Madrid. Respect
Placed at Listed level in the UK and ought to have improved after a comeback run ar Madrid. Respect
Undeniably capable but appears to have gone off the boil after winning three starts back. Dark horse
Undeniably capable but appears to have gone off the boil after winning three starts back. Dark horse
Capable but inconsistent mare who continues to blow hot and cold. Hard to trust but hard to rule out
Capable but inconsistent mare who continues to blow hot and cold. Hard to trust but hard to rule out
ROMANTIC MOON (4) has a good record at this track so is taken to bounce back to winning ways having returned to form by finishing 2nd at Toulouse last time. She will, however, have to be wary of SWEEPING (9) who would've improved after a pleasing (5th) reappearance last month. BAYOUN (7) is competitive at this level but there are doubts about his current level of form. SILVER SILENT (11) recently proved her form and well-being so cannot be discounted either.
Improved to win his second start of the year at Gabarret and could be better suited to this trip. Chance
Improved to win his second start of the year at Gabarret and could be better suited to this trip. Chance
Absent since finishing 3rd in November, makes his reappearance after gelding. Has scope to improve
Absent since finishing 3rd in November, makes his reappearance after gelding. Has scope to improve
Made a winning start to the year and is likely to have improved since, so could have more to offer
Made a winning start to the year and is likely to have improved since, so could have more to offer
Won on debut at Wolverhampton before finishing 7th in both subsequent starts including in a Listed race behind INNER SPACE (5)
Won on debut at Wolverhampton before finishing 7th in both subsequent starts including in a Listed race behind INNER SPACE (5)
Won at Kempton on debut and was last seen finishing 6th in a Listed race. Could make a winning start on French soil
Won at Kempton on debut and was last seen finishing 6th in a Listed race. Could make a winning start on French soil
Has nothing noteworthy to her name to warrant consideration here and can be ruled out. Overlook
Has nothing noteworthy to her name to warrant consideration here and can be ruled out. Overlook
Finished 5th in all three outings and is unlikely to trouble the judge here. Others make more appeal
Finished 5th in all three outings and is unlikely to trouble the judge here. Others make more appeal
After starting their careers in England, INNER SPACE (5) and TARJAMAH (4) have both crossed the Channel recently to join Francois Rohaut and they can hit hard from the start with a slight preference for the George Strawbrige-owned former. On his comeback from a rest, during which he was gelded, HENRY THE LION (2) could improve to pose a threat along with last-start winner SAINT SEVER (1) who is also dangerous to dismiss.
Was ahead of KHANSA (4) and KISANA BERE (9) at this level and on this course last time. One to beat
Was ahead of KHANSA (4) and KISANA BERE (9) at this level and on this course last time. One to beat
Unreliable sort but is quite capable of staking a claim in a race of this nature. Dangerous to dismiss
Unreliable sort but is quite capable of staking a claim in a race of this nature. Dangerous to dismiss
Claimed after finishing 2nd at this track and is likely to appreciate this shorter distance. Has claims
Claimed after finishing 2nd at this track and is likely to appreciate this shorter distance. Has claims
Has been beaten recently by OAHU (1) after leading. WIll give a good sight but has a bit to find here
Has been beaten recently by OAHU (1) after leading. WIll give a good sight but has a bit to find here
Has looked rather ordinary for some time now, so her chances are limited even at this level. Outsider
Has looked rather ordinary for some time now, so her chances are limited even at this level. Outsider
Showed signs of improvement last time and could have a say here if confirming that form. Dark horse
Showed signs of improvement last time and could have a say here if confirming that form. Dark horse
Has been struggling to regain form or consistency for some time now so unlikely to trouble the judge
Has been struggling to regain form or consistency for some time now so unlikely to trouble the judge
Undeniably capable but is inconsistent and appears to have gone off the boil recently. Must reaffirm
Undeniably capable but is inconsistent and appears to have gone off the boil recently. Must reaffirm
Finished a promising 4th on debut behind OAHU (1) and KHANSA (4) and should improve. Keep safe
Finished a promising 4th on debut behind OAHU (1) and KHANSA (4) and should improve. Keep safe
Runner-up in his consecutive outings recently, OAHU (1) is currently in good physical condition and can break through for a first success on French soil. He renews rivalry with KHANSA (4), whom he beat recently, and can confirm his superiority. SUPERIOR BEAUTY (3) arrives in good form and is likely to make her presence felt, as is KISANA BERE (9) who ought to improve after a pleasing (4th) introduction.
Failed at Aix-les-Bains last time but is back in the blinkers he wore at Saint-Cloud previously. Keep safe
Failed at Aix-les-Bains last time but is back in the blinkers he wore at Saint-Cloud previously. Keep safe
Course specialist in great shape and with solid form references. Should have a leading role to play
Course specialist in great shape and with solid form references. Should have a leading role to play
Capable but inconsistent sort who has continued to blow hot and cold, so is dangerous to dismiss
Capable but inconsistent sort who has continued to blow hot and cold, so is dangerous to dismiss
Consistent, finished 5th here last time and has already won at this track. Should have a role to play
Consistent, finished 5th here last time and has already won at this track. Should have a role to play
Inconsistent and has been largely out of sorts but at a higher level. Ought to fare better at this level
Inconsistent and has been largely out of sorts but at a higher level. Ought to fare better at this level
Consistent for the most part and has finished 2nd in three of his last four starts. Will have a role to play
Consistent for the most part and has finished 2nd in three of his last four starts. Will have a role to play
Undeniably capable but has been absent since December, so is best watched for now. For another day
Undeniably capable but has been absent since December, so is best watched for now. For another day
Failed in a Quinte+ at La Teste after an easy victory at Agen. Should redeem himself in this grade
Failed in a Quinte+ at La Teste after an easy victory at Agen. Should redeem himself in this grade
Has looked distinctly ordinary for some time now, so his chances are limited even at this level
Has looked distinctly ordinary for some time now, so his chances are limited even at this level
Unreliable but is not incapable of getting into the picture in a race of this nature. Dangerous to dismiss
Unreliable but is not incapable of getting into the picture in a race of this nature. Dangerous to dismiss
Has nothing noteworthy to his name to warrant consideration here and can be ruled out. Overlook
Has nothing noteworthy to his name to warrant consideration here and can be ruled out. Overlook
Showed signs of improvement last time but will need to raise his game to get a look in. Place chance
Showed signs of improvement last time but will need to raise his game to get a look in. Place chance
ASCOT ANGEL (8) is a three-time Quinte+ winner who, while no longer performing at his best level, is more than capable of winning this claiming race. SAY GOOD BUY (5) fits a similar profile and ought to redeem himself at this level, so cannot be discounted. PARABAK (4) is at ease on this track so can join in the fight for victory. HAPPY HARRY (1) is inconsistent but has a theoretical chance under his rider with a 3,5kg allowance. EL INGRATO (2), successful at this track, has claims too.
Has finished 3rd three times in four starts at this course, failing narrowly at Montauban. Will be a factor
Has finished 3rd three times in four starts at this course, failing narrowly at Montauban. Will be a factor
Holding form well and is better placed on the weight scale, so ought to take advantage of it. Shortlist
Holding form well and is better placed on the weight scale, so ought to take advantage of it. Shortlist
Consistent performer at this level and finished 2nd in Madrid last time. Has claims here on that form
Consistent performer at this level and finished 2nd in Madrid last time. Has claims here on that form
Has looked rather ordinary for some time now, so his chances are limited even at this level. Outsider
Has looked rather ordinary for some time now, so his chances are limited even at this level. Outsider
Unreliable sort but is quite capable of getting into the picture in a race of this nature. Place chance
Unreliable sort but is quite capable of getting into the picture in a race of this nature. Place chance
Arrives in good form and has always taken an active part in the finish in three attempts here. Include
Arrives in good form and has always taken an active part in the finish in three attempts here. Include
Consistent performer with solid recent form. Has caught the eye recently and should fight for victory
Consistent performer with solid recent form. Has caught the eye recently and should fight for victory
Disappointing last start after finishing 2nd in his two previous outings on the PSF. Needs to reaffirm
Disappointing last start after finishing 2nd in his two previous outings on the PSF. Needs to reaffirm
Confirmed her recent improvement by winning last time but has more to do in this grade/company
Confirmed her recent improvement by winning last time but has more to do in this grade/company
At the top of her game recently but has much less margin after back-to-back wins recently. Dark horse
At the top of her game recently but has much less margin after back-to-back wins recently. Dark horse
Undeniably capable but has gone off the boil recently, so needs to reaffirm. Probably for another day
Undeniably capable but has gone off the boil recently, so needs to reaffirm. Probably for another day
Having finished 5th at Nantes and La Teste in his last two outings, AGAMEMNON (7) will do everything possible to regain a victory that has eluded him for more than two years. Veteran mare CHIEF'S APP (6) arrives in good form and will also run for the top step of the podium. AL IMPACT (1) likes this track so has claims too as does consistent POM POM GIRL (2) now higher on the value scale.
Capable but inconsistent sort who continues to blow hot and cold. Hard to trust but hard to rule out
Capable but inconsistent sort who continues to blow hot and cold. Hard to trust but hard to rule out
Holding his form well and seldom finishes far off the mark. Well drawn here so can get into the picture
Holding his form well and seldom finishes far off the mark. Well drawn here so can get into the picture
Has nothing noteworthy to his name in three starts this year to warrant consideration. For another day
Has nothing noteworthy to his name in three starts this year to warrant consideration. For another day
Consistent for the most part and arrives in good form, so ought to be competitive. Has a role to play
Consistent for the most part and arrives in good form, so ought to be competitive. Has a role to play
Struggling to regain any form or consistency for some time now so is unlikely to trouble the judge
Struggling to regain any form or consistency for some time now so is unlikely to trouble the judge
Appeared to struggle under a penalty last time after winning his previous outing. Capable of doing better
Appeared to struggle under a penalty last time after winning his previous outing. Capable of doing better
Unreliable sort but is not incapable of getting a look in here in a race of this nature. Place chance
Unreliable sort but is not incapable of getting a look in here in a race of this nature. Place chance
Runner-up in the reference race at Toulouse last time, failing narrowly to win that day. Hard to oppose
Runner-up in the reference race at Toulouse last time, failing narrowly to win that day. Hard to oppose
Finished a reassuring 4th last time and should be competitive here if confirming that improvement
Finished a reassuring 4th last time and should be competitive here if confirming that improvement
Has looked rather ordinary for some time now, so her chances are limited even at this level. Outsider
Has looked rather ordinary for some time now, so her chances are limited even at this level. Outsider
Nothing noteworthy to her name this year so can probably be ruled out. Others make more appeal
Nothing noteworthy to her name this year so can probably be ruled out. Others make more appeal
Held on to finish 5th despite galloping with his nose in the wind at Toulouse last time. Not taken lightly
Held on to finish 5th despite galloping with his nose in the wind at Toulouse last time. Not taken lightly
Showed signs of improvement last time and can get a look in here if confirming that form. Keep safe
Showed signs of improvement last time and can get a look in here if confirming that form. Keep safe
Holding his form well and seldom finishes far off the mark. Drawn wide but can get into the picture
Holding his form well and seldom finishes far off the mark. Drawn wide but can get into the picture
HONG KONG STAR (8) is at the top of her game and only narrowly missed out on another victory at Toulouse last month. She had six of today's opponents behind her that day and should confirm that superiority here. Having finished 4th and 3rd in that reference race, YSSINGEAUX (9) and FLYLEYF (13) are likely to pose a threat. FORCE CAT (12) was 5th on that occasion and can get into the picture too.
