Enghien 19 October 2023
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Won a brace during the spring but has looked rather ordinary since the summer spell and, even employing a new shoeing configuration, still looks to have too much to do
Won a brace during the spring but has looked rather ordinary since the summer spell and, even employing a new shoeing configuration, still looks to have too much to do
Faithful element that was never at his ease earlier in the month but returns to a track he likes and, from the 2-spot, looks a player
Faithful element that was never at his ease earlier in the month but returns to a track he likes and, from the 2-spot, looks a player
Capable trotter but never far from faulting. Missed out by little at Vincennes recently though and, with form and stride maintained, can open his autumn account
Capable trotter but never far from faulting. Missed out by little at Vincennes recently though and, with form and stride maintained, can open his autumn account
Has bags of ability but is never far from losing his action and latest results do little to inspire confidence
Has bags of ability but is never far from losing his action and latest results do little to inspire confidence
Unremarkable trotter that has made little impact lately. Well-placed behind the car but others still preferred
Unremarkable trotter that has made little impact lately. Well-placed behind the car but others still preferred
Not the most reliable but has excellent references in the claiming division. Reassured across town 9 days ago and, in similar shape, can give GOLIATH DE LAIR (3) a run for his money
Not the most reliable but has excellent references in the claiming division. Reassured across town 9 days ago and, in similar shape, can give GOLIATH DE LAIR (3) a run for his money
Honest type that seldom disappoints in this category. Imposed over 2875m here recently and must be taken seriously
Honest type that seldom disappoints in this category. Imposed over 2875m here recently and must be taken seriously
Is significantly better than recent form would suggest. Will appreciate the drop in trip and, even starting wide, can begin to come good again
Is significantly better than recent form would suggest. Will appreciate the drop in trip and, even starting wide, can begin to come good again
Clearly capable but seldom manages to finish a race unscathed and has no realistic chance
Clearly capable but seldom manages to finish a race unscathed and has no realistic chance
Rather erratic but is back in his category. Missed out by little to HARFAN DES GRANGES (7) last week and, despite a second-line draw, can still give this a good go
Rather erratic but is back in his category. Missed out by little to HARFAN DES GRANGES (7) last week and, despite a second-line draw, can still give this a good go
Erratic type that pleasantly surprised behind GOLIATH DE LAIR (3) earlier in the month. Handed a tough draw but will certainly not be sent out at 46/1 this time around
Erratic type that pleasantly surprised behind GOLIATH DE LAIR (3) earlier in the month. Handed a tough draw but will certainly not be sent out at 46/1 this time around
Appears to have found her way in this category. Is clearly in decent shape but nevertheless represents no more than a minor place prospect
Appears to have found her way in this category. Is clearly in decent shape but nevertheless represents no more than a minor place prospect
Has been a total write-off under harness for some time and can be confidently ruled out
Has been a total write-off under harness for some time and can be confidently ruled out
By some margin the most capricious horse here and best disregarded
By some margin the most capricious horse here and best disregarded
Proved himself at this level earlier in the year but has made little impact over recent weeks and again appears to have his work cut out
Proved himself at this level earlier in the year but has made little impact over recent weeks and again appears to have his work cut out
Not without merit but has been sanctioned more often than not since the layoff and the draw only compounds matters
Not without merit but has been sanctioned more often than not since the layoff and the draw only compounds matters
A tricky sort he may be but GOLIATH DE LAIR (3) has no shortage of ability. He got back in the game across town earlier in the month and, from the 3-spot, can win this if he stays in stride. GIRELLO (6) also benefits from a front-row start and will have a lot to offer if he can reproduce his latest performance. HARFAN DES GRANGES (7) returned to winning ways over longer here last week and, despite the wide draw, is still in with a shout. In the thick of things for the most part, GALIANO GRIFF (2) did not enjoy the best of luck last time out but, with a revised shoeing formula, should logically make amends.
Useful sort that took little time getting back in shape following the layoff. Finished a place behind JOKER DES CHALIERS (4) here last month and should not be overlooked
Useful sort that took little time getting back in shape following the layoff. Finished a place behind JOKER DES CHALIERS (4) here last month and should not be overlooked
Has been enjoying a productive run of form since early-summer but takes on better this time and chances limited
Has been enjoying a productive run of form since early-summer but takes on better this time and chances limited
Tricky type but is clearly back in business, and well-placed in front. Yet to disappoint with Yoann Lebourgeois reining and looks the one to beat this time
Tricky type but is clearly back in business, and well-placed in front. Yet to disappoint with Yoann Lebourgeois reining and looks the one to beat this time
Showed significant talent last season and now appears close to his best. New shoeing configuration for the occasion and, from the 4-spot, looks a serious proposition
Showed significant talent last season and now appears close to his best. New shoeing configuration for the occasion and, from the 4-spot, looks a serious proposition
Barring a blip early last month, has been going good-guns lately. Benefits Fromm a decent spot on the front line and, pads fitted this time, should not be far off the mark
Barring a blip early last month, has been going good-guns lately. Benefits Fromm a decent spot on the front line and, pads fitted this time, should not be far off the mark
Has shown a different side to himself since starting to race barefoot. Won over track and trip on penultimate start and, with a leading driver reining, must be considered a priority
Has shown a different side to himself since starting to race barefoot. Won over track and trip on penultimate start and, with a leading driver reining, must be considered a priority
Occasionally a handful but still a decent trotter. Won under similar conditions across town last month and, even though starting wide, still looks a player
Occasionally a handful but still a decent trotter. Won under similar conditions across town last month and, even though starting wide, still looks a player
Alternates the good with the less good but has evident ability. Front pads fitted for 2nd start back and returning to racing left-handed may well prove just the ticket
Alternates the good with the less good but has evident ability. Front pads fitted for 2nd start back and returning to racing left-handed may well prove just the ticket
Won a brace earlier in the year but has completely lost his way since and can be disregarded
Won a brace earlier in the year but has completely lost his way since and can be disregarded
Has shown good consistency lately but takes a step up in category and is unlikely to shake things up
Has shown good consistency lately but takes a step up in category and is unlikely to shake things up
Tends to show more in the claiming division these days and is not expected to influence the outcome
Tends to show more in the claiming division these days and is not expected to influence the outcome
JINGALO DU CHENE (3) is by no means the easiest of horses to handle but he has been showing his form lately, and secured his personal best at Vincennes last time out. JOKER DES CHALIERS (4) was held back for some time following a superb winter and, back in business here late last month, he is shod more competitively this time and will be no easy touch. JIM CADE (6) has demonstrated significant improvement this term and, with Matthieu Abrivard drafted in for the occasion, is an attractive proposition. The versatile JUAN PERRINE (7) showed his liking for this distance early last month and, with modified shoeing, can make up for his recent Vincennes flop.
Turned a corner at the start of the summer. Has good speed, breaks in front, and looks the main threat to IN TO MARANCOURT (11)
Turned a corner at the start of the summer. Has good speed, breaks in front, and looks the main threat to IN TO MARANCOURT (11)
Erratic at the best of times but has references in this category. Reassured last time out but shoes back on and others preferred
Erratic at the best of times but has references in this category. Reassured last time out but shoes back on and others preferred
Useful sort with 2 wins from 3 starts at the venue. Is well-placed in front, will be at peak fitness, and from the 3-spot looks a player
Useful sort with 2 wins from 3 starts at the venue. Is well-placed in front, will be at peak fitness, and from the 3-spot looks a player
Has yet to reproduce last season's form but reassured at Vincennes on penultimate start. Has the plum spot in front and, on good behaviour, can make his presence felt
Has yet to reproduce last season's form but reassured at Vincennes on penultimate start. Has the plum spot in front and, on good behaviour, can make his presence felt
Capable on a good day but sanctioned in last 4 and others easier to trust
Capable on a good day but sanctioned in last 4 and others easier to trust
Rarely far from the action when he can keep his action together. Clearly in fine shape and, from the first row, can play a leading role
Rarely far from the action when he can keep his action together. Clearly in fine shape and, from the first row, can play a leading role
Left a good impression over track and trip during the summer. Has pleased twice since but, in this field, cannot be considered a priority
Left a good impression over track and trip during the summer. Has pleased twice since but, in this field, cannot be considered a priority
Just 1 win in 30 starts but still tends to give his best. Shod differently this time but starts wide and chances limited
Just 1 win in 30 starts but still tends to give his best. Shod differently this time but starts wide and chances limited
Quality trotter but dependability not his thing. Goes first time in this shoeing configuration though and, despite the draw, looks capable of setting the cat among the pigeons
Quality trotter but dependability not his thing. Goes first time in this shoeing configuration though and, despite the draw, looks capable of setting the cat among the pigeons
Never the easiest of horses to gauge but pleasantly surprised at Laval last time. In this company though, will need to find more
Never the easiest of horses to gauge but pleasantly surprised at Laval last time. In this company though, will need to find more
Hardy element with an enviable win-rate. Made a fine comeback late last month and, unshod behind this time, can return to winning ways
Hardy element with an enviable win-rate. Made a fine comeback late last month and, unshod behind this time, can return to winning ways
Kicked the year off promisingly but has since come off the boil and must get his house in order
Kicked the year off promisingly but has since come off the boil and must get his house in order
Moderate type but has decent references when fitted with 4 pads but, from the 2nd row, will not find this an easy task
Moderate type but has decent references when fitted with 4 pads but, from the 2nd row, will not find this an easy task
Hardy individual that showed improvement at Le Croise-Laroche recently. Handed an unattractive draw though and unlikely to repeat
Hardy individual that showed improvement at Le Croise-Laroche recently. Handed an unattractive draw though and unlikely to repeat
Has talent in abundance but form comes in waves. Rather disappointing lately and the draw does his prospects no favours
Has talent in abundance but form comes in waves. Rather disappointing lately and the draw does his prospects no favours
Occasionally loses his action but otherwise a fine trotter. Has stepped up in class in decent order but a minor place chance at best
Occasionally loses his action but otherwise a fine trotter. Has stepped up in class in decent order but a minor place chance at best
A veritable metronome when focused, IN TO MARANCOURT (11) made a fine re-entry, shod, at Laval and, hind shoes off this time, can defy the draw and win this. I PLAY POKER (1) is significantly better off on the front line and, also unshod behind, will be no pushover. Very hard to knock since the start of the summer, IDEAL MADRIK (6) returns to her code of preference and is back to racing barefoot with a good hand to play. A winner in both codes at Enghien, I LOVE DU CHERISAY (3) is competitively-shod for his first objective of the autumn and should not be far off the mark.
Delicate but otherwise hard to knock when unshod all 4. Benjamin Rochard on board this time and, from the front row, will be assured every chance
Delicate but otherwise hard to knock when unshod all 4. Benjamin Rochard on board this time and, from the front row, will be assured every chance
Useful sort that finished 2nd to FAUST DE BEYLEV (4) on penultimate start before disappointing at Mauquenchy and will need to step up his game
Useful sort that finished 2nd to FAUST DE BEYLEV (4) on penultimate start before disappointing at Mauquenchy and will need to step up his game
Capable on a good day but below-par last time under the saddle and, in this company, will need to be at his absolute best
Capable on a good day but below-par last time under the saddle and, in this company, will need to be at his absolute best
Has looked decidedly ordinary since winning at Pornichet during the summer and must first reaffirm
Has looked decidedly ordinary since winning at Pornichet during the summer and must first reaffirm
Not without merit but is no champion either and, barefoot or not, will have his work cut out
Not without merit but is no champion either and, barefoot or not, will have his work cut out
Capable under harness and, although lacklustre on recent monte debut, he gets another crack at it, unshod behind this time, and should not be overlooked
Capable under harness and, although lacklustre on recent monte debut, he gets another crack at it, unshod behind this time, and should not be overlooked
Trotter of considerable talent and appears to be back at his best. Beat a host of these, with ease, last time out and looks a serious contender once more
Trotter of considerable talent and appears to be back at his best. Beat a host of these, with ease, last time out and looks a serious contender once more
Useful in both codes but would have better prospects at a lower level and can be passed over
Useful in both codes but would have better prospects at a lower level and can be passed over
Remarkably consistent lately when barefoot. Has never disappointed under these conditions and can confirm his recent victory over track and trip
Remarkably consistent lately when barefoot. Has never disappointed under these conditions and can confirm his recent victory over track and trip
Has decent references here and latterly finished a place behind DOLLAR BABY (13) at Le Mans and, similarly-shod, should not disappoint
Has decent references here and latterly finished a place behind DOLLAR BABY (13) at Le Mans and, similarly-shod, should not disappoint
Useful sort that left quite the mark in better company here during the summer. Has been in decent shape since and can compete for a spot on the podium
Useful sort that left quite the mark in better company here during the summer. Has been in decent shape since and can compete for a spot on the podium
Modest trotter making his first appearance under the saddle off the back of a shocking streak in the other code, and will have few friends
Modest trotter making his first appearance under the saddle off the back of a shocking streak in the other code, and will have few friends
Acquitted himself very well on recent ridden debut, after over 2 months off. Will have come on for the experience and looks competitive once more
Acquitted himself very well on recent ridden debut, after over 2 months off. Will have come on for the experience and looks competitive once more
Useful type that won over track and trip earlier in the year but was a well-beaten 2nd to FASCINOSO DE LOU (7) at Laval and will need to find more
Useful type that won over track and trip earlier in the year but was a well-beaten 2nd to FASCINOSO DE LOU (7) at Laval and will need to find more
Rather erratic but talent is not in doubt. Twice impressive across town over recent weeks and, after prepping under harness, returns to his code of preference with a lot to give
Rather erratic but talent is not in doubt. Twice impressive across town over recent weeks and, after prepping under harness, returns to his code of preference with a lot to give
Simply superb since returning to racing barefoot, GADGET DU GADE (9) thrives over course and distance and has a realistic chance of complementing his recent score. He will, however, be hard-pushed by the reinvigorated FASCINOSO DE LOU (7) who has won 2 of his last 3, including under these conditions. FAST CASH (15) is not always the easiest to trust to be he has references at a superior level and, barefoot for the occasion, can take advantage of his good entry. DOLLAR BABY (13) gave a very encouraging account on his recent monte debut and again looks capable of making the frame.
Delicate but always gives her best. Not disgraced on metropolitan debut but still has a lot more to find
Delicate but always gives her best. Not disgraced on metropolitan debut but still has a lot more to find
Honest sort that got off the mark last time out. Takes a big hike in class though and is unlikely to shake things up
Honest sort that got off the mark last time out. Takes a big hike in class though and is unlikely to shake things up
Twice a winner from 3 so far. Debuts on a hard surface and the nature of her recent victory bodes well for her place chances
Twice a winner from 3 so far. Debuts on a hard surface and the nature of her recent victory bodes well for her place chances
Quality element that would have finished close last time had she stayed in stride at Caen, but is plainly in excellent shape and must be respected
Quality element that would have finished close last time had she stayed in stride at Caen, but is plainly in excellent shape and must be respected
Short on experience but has done nothing but impress. Returns from a long layoff but has the class to get straight back in the game
Short on experience but has done nothing but impress. Returns from a long layoff but has the class to get straight back in the game
Progressed smartly earlier in the season. Has not been seen out since July though and best to hold off
Progressed smartly earlier in the season. Has not been seen out since July though and best to hold off
Won on re-entry last month but has 3 times failed to confirm and, even with pads fitted, still appears properly outclassed
Won on re-entry last month but has 3 times failed to confirm and, even with pads fitted, still appears properly outclassed
Moderate filly but is not entirely without merit. Denied a run here last week but still looks no more than a minor place chance
Moderate filly but is not entirely without merit. Denied a run here last week but still looks no more than a minor place chance
Has gone from strength to strength since the start of the summer. Impressed on re-entry and is not incapable of repeating
Has gone from strength to strength since the start of the summer. Impressed on re-entry and is not incapable of repeating
Unexceptional filly that sprang quite the surprise here recently but a repeat looks distinctly improbable
Unexceptional filly that sprang quite the surprise here recently but a repeat looks distinctly improbable
Sanctioned on debut before going on to win her next 2 with authority. Steps up in category but can take it in her stride. Claim
Sanctioned on debut before going on to win her next 2 with authority. Steps up in category but can take it in her stride. Claim
Has yet to make the grade in this category. Lost her action last time out and others easier to back
Has yet to make the grade in this category. Lost her action last time out and others easier to back
Has turned a corner over recent weeks. Enjoys a decent entry and should not be far from the action
Has turned a corner over recent weeks. Enjoys a decent entry and should not be far from the action
Unexceptional but has started to make progress nevertheless. Entrusted to Mathieu Mottier this time and is sure to generate some interest
Unexceptional but has started to make progress nevertheless. Entrusted to Mathieu Mottier this time and is sure to generate some interest
Serious future prospect that has been nothing but professional since her victorious debut. Is close to winning a 2nd and can pull it off
Serious future prospect that has been nothing but professional since her victorious debut. Is close to winning a 2nd and can pull it off
A field full of potential here, with KABALA QUICK (11) a case in point. Winner of two in a row, by some margin, she finds herself in better company this time but still looks capable of securing the 3-timer. Romain Derieux will nevertheless be wary of the progressive KIWA BLEUE (15) who has been a model of consistency. The regular KOH LANTA (9) opened her account after a 2-months' spell and, hind pads fitted this time, looks a serious player. KOSTA BUROISE (4) missed out on the hat-trick but nonetheless showed her form at Caen and, on good behaviour, will be no soft touch.
Sanctioned in both starts to date but has talent in spades. Lebourgeois back in the sulky and can win this if she deigns to keep her action together
Sanctioned in both starts to date but has talent in spades. Lebourgeois back in the sulky and can win this if she deigns to keep her action together
Disappointing on the whole since her August debut and, even with Franck Ouvrie reining, still looks to have no realistic chance
Disappointing on the whole since her August debut and, even with Franck Ouvrie reining, still looks to have no realistic chance
Yet to show any particular talent for the harness game and will have few, if any, takers
Yet to show any particular talent for the harness game and will have few, if any, takers
Plainly talented individual that has yet to show her true value, but showed improvement here recently and, if applied, can finish close
Plainly talented individual that has yet to show her true value, but showed improvement here recently and, if applied, can finish close
Showed early promise but sanctioned in last 2. Entrusted to Benjamin Rochard this time but still looks something of an outsider
Showed early promise but sanctioned in last 2. Entrusted to Benjamin Rochard this time but still looks something of an outsider
By no means disgraced on debut but lost her action next time and may be biting off more than she can chew on this occasion
By no means disgraced on debut but lost her action next time and may be biting off more than she can chew on this occasion
Showed decent potential in qualification before holding her own first time out. Will have come on for the run and should not be far from the action
Showed decent potential in qualification before holding her own first time out. Will have come on for the run and should not be far from the action
Sanctioned on debut but has twice acquitted herself respectably since. Rather flattered last time but has pads fitted for the occasion and can get in on the action
Sanctioned on debut but has twice acquitted herself respectably since. Rather flattered last time but has pads fitted for the occasion and can get in on the action
Won on debut before confirming at Les Sables-d'Olonne next time. Steps up in category but comes here fresh and looks a leading contender
Won on debut before confirming at Les Sables-d'Olonne next time. Steps up in category but comes here fresh and looks a leading contender
Unexceptional in qualification earlier in the summer, LAZURA PRIOR (9) defied expectations to win two on the trot and, given the nature of her successes, is not incapable of maintaining her unbeaten status. Sylvain Desmarres is still going to feel some heat from the delicate but potential-filled LECTINA (1) who is reunited with Yoann Lebourgeois for the occasion. LAYLA (4) has yet to establish her credentials but left a very good impression here last week and backs up with a lot to offer. After a promising qualification, LYLOU DES THUYAS (7) debuted well at Vincennes and should again be competitive for a cheque.
Acquits herself well for the most part in this branch of the business but, in this company, looks to have a mountain to climb
Acquits herself well for the most part in this branch of the business but, in this company, looks to have a mountain to climb
Clearly capable but has totally lost her way under harness. Has previously won in this configuration but others still preferred
Clearly capable but has totally lost her way under harness. Has previously won in this configuration but others still preferred
Never far from faulting but has ability in abundance. Yet to disappoint for Alexandre Abrivard and is once again competitive for a place on the podium
Never far from faulting but has ability in abundance. Yet to disappoint for Alexandre Abrivard and is once again competitive for a place on the podium
Modest individual making her monte debut in terrible shape and is unlikely to generate much interest
Modest individual making her monte debut in terrible shape and is unlikely to generate much interest
Consistently in the thick of things when focused. Never at her ease last time but has better references in the monte code and can more than make amends
Consistently in the thick of things when focused. Never at her ease last time but has better references in the monte code and can more than make amends
Got back in the game behind J'ADORE D'EURVAD (11) here recently but was somewhat flattered by the result and is not a priority
Got back in the game behind J'ADORE D'EURVAD (11) here recently but was somewhat flattered by the result and is not a priority
Quality individual that showed a real bent for the code earlier in the year. Has one race under her belt, is first-time barefoot, and must be taken seriously
Quality individual that showed a real bent for the code earlier in the year. Has one race under her belt, is first-time barefoot, and must be taken seriously
Winner over course and distance this time last year but has not been as sharp since and is unlikely to influence the result
Winner over course and distance this time last year but has not been as sharp since and is unlikely to influence the result
Still to get off the mark but is useful when applied. Unlikely to cause an upset but can still pick up a cheque
Still to get off the mark but is useful when applied. Unlikely to cause an upset but can still pick up a cheque
Enjoying something of a renaissance since being associated with Mathieu Mottier and looks set to open her Enghien account at the first time of asking
Enjoying something of a renaissance since being associated with Mathieu Mottier and looks set to open her Enghien account at the first time of asking
Has looked a different horse since shifting disciplines. Missed out by little here 10 days ago and the drop in trip will do her prospects no disservice
Has looked a different horse since shifting disciplines. Missed out by little here 10 days ago and the drop in trip will do her prospects no disservice
Well-regarded but is as tricky as they come. Is confirmed at a superior level, drops significantly in class, and on good behaviour can get in on the action
Well-regarded but is as tricky as they come. Is confirmed at a superior level, drops significantly in class, and on good behaviour can get in on the action
Like a horse reborn since the start of the summer, JILANZA DU MOULIN (10) just missed out at Vincennes but has every chance of setting the record straight. Mottier will still want to keep a keen eye on recent close Enghien runner-up, J'ADORE D'EURVAD (11), who has taken to the code like a duck to water. A model of consistency in both codes, JAVA DE BRASSE (5) is back under the saddle and should be able to make up for her recent harness mishap. Although delicate, JERIKA DE KERYANN (3) showed her form at Chartres and with Abrivard back on board, will not be far from the action.
Not the worst under harness but is significantly better in the other discipline and best to hold off
Not the worst under harness but is significantly better in the other discipline and best to hold off
Not everyone's cup of tea but is useful when focused and, from the 2-spot, can play a prominent role if she gets off on the right foot
Not everyone's cup of tea but is useful when focused and, from the 2-spot, can play a prominent role if she gets off on the right foot
Twice a winner here this term, including over the distance. Ideally-placed in front and, in current form, will garner most of the support
Twice a winner here this term, including over the distance. Ideally-placed in front and, in current form, will garner most of the support
Handed an excellent draw but has been off the boil for some time, and going barefoot is unlikely to improve his plight
Handed an excellent draw but has been off the boil for some time, and going barefoot is unlikely to improve his plight
Seldom seen in this category but has references. Denied a run at Vincennes a fortnight ago but Poirier will be more vigilant this time and is unlikely to make the same mistake twice
Seldom seen in this category but has references. Denied a run at Vincennes a fortnight ago but Poirier will be more vigilant this time and is unlikely to make the same mistake twice
Modest individual but always gives what he can. Rarely seen in this class but is worth keeping an eye on all the same
Modest individual but always gives what he can. Rarely seen in this class but is worth keeping an eye on all the same
Useful sort that has been oddly temperamental lately but returns to a track she likes and can redeem herself
Useful sort that has been oddly temperamental lately but returns to a track she likes and can redeem herself
Takes a big dip in class after a good effort here in the professional ranks recently. Forced to start wide but has the capacity to get in on the action
Takes a big dip in class after a good effort here in the professional ranks recently. Forced to start wide but has the capacity to get in on the action
Kicked the summer off well but below-par since and current form does nothing to convince
Kicked the summer off well but below-par since and current form does nothing to convince
Honest type that has been acquitting herself decently of late. Has twice won at the venue and, in spite of the draw, will have her supporters
Honest type that has been acquitting herself decently of late. Has twice won at the venue and, in spite of the draw, will have her supporters
Confirmed in the amateur category but a complete write-off recently and can be ruled out
Confirmed in the amateur category but a complete write-off recently and can be ruled out
Ideally-positioned behind the car, and very impressive for the past 3 months, HIGH FIRE DAIRPET (3) is once again going to take all the beating. Back in the amateur division after proving himself in better company over the summer, HORACE DES CHAMPS (5) raced better here than the result would imply, and should prove the main opposition. GUYANE GEMA (7) is seldom disappointing when shod as she is and, if applied, can figure prominently. FIGARO GEMA (8) has been handed a wide draw but showed her form in good company recently and must be considered a player.
