Enghien 29 June 2023
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Won at Vincennes last time in this category. Prepped shod at Nancy but is back barefoot and from the front line can apply the pressure on GUERRIER CASTELETS (9)
Won at Vincennes last time in this category. Prepped shod at Nancy but is back barefoot and from the front line can apply the pressure on GUERRIER CASTELETS (9)
Can prove tricky but seldom disappoints when applied. Unexceptional last time across town but trainer confident of rehabilitation
Can prove tricky but seldom disappoints when applied. Unexceptional last time across town but trainer confident of rehabilitation
Undeniably able but has been off the boil for last 2 months and must get her house in order
Undeniably able but has been off the boil for last 2 months and must get her house in order
Serious mare at this level of competition but still being conditioned following his break and best to wait
Serious mare at this level of competition but still being conditioned following his break and best to wait
Missed out by little to ECLAT DE SUN (7) last time here. Latterly showed her form and speed at La Capelle and even with the handicap must not be underestimated
Missed out by little to ECLAT DE SUN (7) last time here. Latterly showed her form and speed at La Capelle and even with the handicap must not be underestimated
Unremarkable type that has done nothing noteworthy for some time and can be passed over
Unremarkable type that has done nothing noteworthy for some time and can be passed over
Good class of trotter with nothing to prove in this class. Sanctioned last time but will not be far off the mark if he can stay in stride
Good class of trotter with nothing to prove in this class. Sanctioned last time but will not be far off the mark if he can stay in stride
Not as sharp as he once was, but can trot. Showed improvement in better company last Sunday and backs up with a decent chance of making the frame
Not as sharp as he once was, but can trot. Showed improvement in better company last Sunday and backs up with a decent chance of making the frame
In cracking form since the turn of the year. Went close last time here and even with shoes on this time still looks a major player
In cracking form since the turn of the year. Went close last time here and even with shoes on this time still looks a major player
Ideally engaged and at the top of his game, GUERRIER CASTELETS (9) came second-best last time here, but made up for it with two straight wins across town. He races shod this time around but the hat-trick still looks a realistic achievement. A winner at this level last month, GRYFFONDOR DU POLI (1) is, in contrast, barefoot for the occasion, and the 25m head-start stands him in good stead. Somewhat lacklustre since winning a pair over course and distance during the spring, ECLAT DE SUN (7) will nonetheless have his chances if he can run to his value. FALCO DU HAMEL (8) appears to be getting back in shape and drops in category with legitimate ambition.
Modest colt switching codes after an unproductive streak under harness and can expect to have few friends
Modest colt switching codes after an unproductive streak under harness and can expect to have few friends
Sanctioned on both ridden starts to date and even with Lebourgeois back in the saddle will struggle to make his mark
Sanctioned on both ridden starts to date and even with Lebourgeois back in the saddle will struggle to make his mark
Showed a different side to himself at Laval last week. Repeat looks improbable but will still not be available at 103/1 this time around
Showed a different side to himself at Laval last week. Repeat looks improbable but will still not be available at 103/1 this time around
Useful sort that showed his condition at Angers despite losing his action and if form transitions he should be capable of picking up some prizemoney
Useful sort that showed his condition at Angers despite losing his action and if form transitions he should be capable of picking up some prizemoney
Sanctioned as often as not but clearly has ability. Should appreciate Enghien and is not to be underestimated
Sanctioned as often as not but clearly has ability. Should appreciate Enghien and is not to be underestimated
Delicate sort that finally came good at Reims 12 days ago but takes on better this time and chances limited
Delicate sort that finally came good at Reims 12 days ago but takes on better this time and chances limited
Showed a different side to himself across town two 2.5 months ago. Unseen since but still looks competitive for a spot on the podium
Showed a different side to himself across town two 2.5 months ago. Unseen since but still looks competitive for a spot on the podium
Tricky colt but going from strength to strength. Unlikely to lose his maiden tag but can still finish in the mix
Tricky colt but going from strength to strength. Unlikely to lose his maiden tag but can still finish in the mix
Very much at ease under the saddle. Has no references racing left-handed but can play a role if he turns
Very much at ease under the saddle. Has no references racing left-handed but can play a role if he turns
Has looked a serious future prospect in this branch of the business. Prepped under harness at Chartres and returns to the monte code with legitimate ambition
Has looked a serious future prospect in this branch of the business. Prepped under harness at Chartres and returns to the monte code with legitimate ambition
Got off the mark in style at Caen on Monday. Larue vies to get the best from him and a repeat is not out of the question
Got off the mark in style at Caen on Monday. Larue vies to get the best from him and a repeat is not out of the question
Perhaps too early to tell but arguably better racing clockwise. Could nevertheless get a look in if he maintains stride
Perhaps too early to tell but arguably better racing clockwise. Could nevertheless get a look in if he maintains stride
Quality element that met no opposition on monte debut at Graignes a fortnight ago and has every chance of doubling his money
Quality element that met no opposition on monte debut at Graignes a fortnight ago and has every chance of doubling his money
It is not often that a 'Vedaquais' youngster doesn't attract attention, and KASTEL VEDAQUAIS (13) is another fine example. Facile winner on his recent monte debut, he looks smart enough to make the step up in class a victorious one. That said, KARAMAZOV (11) has taken particularly well to his new vocation and backs up just three days after having won well at Caen. KAPS (10) has similarly yet to disappoint and once again looks capable of finishing close. KOLONEL DE FECS (7) has not been seen out since impressing on his ridden debut in early March but does not make the trip to see the sights.
Pleased on debut before faulting next time and no fireworks anticipated
Pleased on debut before faulting next time and no fireworks anticipated
Lightly-raced gelding that has started to come good but in this company can expect to have his work cut out
Lightly-raced gelding that has started to come good but in this company can expect to have his work cut out
Yet to show any exceptional aptitude but chances will be boosted by a champion driver in the sulky. Retain
Yet to show any exceptional aptitude but chances will be boosted by a champion driver in the sulky. Retain
Not without merit but better prospects at a lower level and others preferred
Not without merit but better prospects at a lower level and others preferred
No champion but should show improvement in this class and from the front line can pick up a cheque
No champion but should show improvement in this class and from the front line can pick up a cheque
Faithful to date but finds himself in a tougher field this time and chances slim
Faithful to date but finds himself in a tougher field this time and chances slim
Respectable earlier in the year but form headed in the wrong direction and needs to raise her game
Respectable earlier in the year but form headed in the wrong direction and needs to raise her game
Has shown decent aptitude so far but needs to improve on latest Caen performance
Has shown decent aptitude so far but needs to improve on latest Caen performance
Improving filly that opened her account in a Graignes claimer last time out. Takes on better here but should still acquit herself competitively
Improving filly that opened her account in a Graignes claimer last time out. Takes on better here but should still acquit herself competitively
Won in the provinces during the spring but lacklustre in three since and unlikely to influence the result
Won in the provinces during the spring but lacklustre in three since and unlikely to influence the result
Has taken particularly well to this category. Will be more suited to the flatter track and longer trip this time, and from the front row can trot off with the spoils
Has taken particularly well to this category. Will be more suited to the flatter track and longer trip this time, and from the front row can trot off with the spoils
Debuts in the claiming division but benefits from an excellent entry and at this level should not be far from the action
Debuts in the claiming division but benefits from an excellent entry and at this level should not be far from the action
Not the best horse in the harness game. Penultimate result very flattering and has no realistic chance
Not the best horse in the harness game. Penultimate result very flattering and has no realistic chance
Never far from losing her action but has references in superior company. Incurs the penalty but will have a lot to offer if behaved
Never far from losing her action but has references in superior company. Incurs the penalty but will have a lot to offer if behaved
Seldom lets the side down in claimers. Has never delivered at Enghien but is better than most and even with the extra 25m to travel, still looks a leading player
Seldom lets the side down in claimers. Has never delivered at Enghien but is better than most and even with the extra 25m to travel, still looks a leading player
Winner of two claimers during the spring, one over track and trip, KANDIE D'ARDENNES (11) returns fresh to a more suitable trip after a solid effort over shorter and from the front line can win this. Yoann Lebourgeois will still want to be wary of second-line starters, KIWI DES MALBERAUX (15) who has excellent credentials in the claiming division, and the capricious KARA DES BROUSSES (14) who will be no soft touch if applied. KOMSI KOMSA (9) has gone from strength to strength in this category but takes on better this time and represents more a place chance on this occasion.
No slouch on a good day but recent form does nothing to inspire confidence
No slouch on a good day but recent form does nothing to inspire confidence
Very disappointing since returning from his long layoff and can expect to generate little interest
Very disappointing since returning from his long layoff and can expect to generate little interest
Respectable in both branches of the business but has failed to make the frame under harness for some time and others easier to back
Respectable in both branches of the business but has failed to make the frame under harness for some time and others easier to back
Is proven in the claiming category but has been below-par for some time and will struggle to make his mark
Is proven in the claiming category but has been below-par for some time and will struggle to make his mark
Regularly loses her action but has good references in this class and, if behaved, should not disappoint from the front line
Regularly loses her action but has good references in this class and, if behaved, should not disappoint from the front line
Previously a good sort but went off the boil last autumn and has picked up where he left off
Previously a good sort but went off the boil last autumn and has picked up where he left off
Useful type in the other code. Here for a change of scenery and poses no threat
Useful type in the other code. Here for a change of scenery and poses no threat
Went close on lone appearance in the claiming division. Left a fine impression on re-entry and should be taken seriously
Went close on lone appearance in the claiming division. Left a fine impression on re-entry and should be taken seriously
Has failed to find her rhythm since returning from the winter break and must first reaffirm
Has failed to find her rhythm since returning from the winter break and must first reaffirm
No champion but very useful in the other code. Could not have wished for a better entry and looks a decent place chance
No champion but very useful in the other code. Could not have wished for a better entry and looks a decent place chance
Totally out of the picture since placing in an amateur event over the winter and can be ruled out
Totally out of the picture since placing in an amateur event over the winter and can be ruled out
Usually faithful when focused but somewhat disappointing of late. Takes a big dip in class though and can start to rehabilitate his reputation
Usually faithful when focused but somewhat disappointing of late. Takes a big dip in class though and can start to rehabilitate his reputation
Reliability not his strong suit but has references at a higher level. Leading driver in charge this time and if fit and applied can trot his way onto the podium
Reliability not his strong suit but has references at a higher level. Leading driver in charge this time and if fit and applied can trot his way onto the podium
Hardy sort that seldom disappoints in this category. Drops back in class after failing to fire in better company and even from the back line can have his way
Hardy sort that seldom disappoints in this category. Drops back in class after failing to fire in better company and even from the back line can have his way
Frequently seen at a much more exalted level but rather disappointing at present. That said, a run at this level should reinstall some confidence. Retain
Frequently seen at a much more exalted level but rather disappointing at present. That said, a run at this level should reinstall some confidence. Retain
Gave a very good account in a similar event at Vincennes last month. On back line but with form maintained should not be far off the mark
Gave a very good account in a similar event at Vincennes last month. On back line but with form maintained should not be far off the mark
Hardy monte horse that has failed to make the grade in either code lately and will have his work cut out
Hardy monte horse that has failed to make the grade in either code lately and will have his work cut out
Moderate type that was trounced last time in this class. Should be fit by now though and with shoes off for the occasion will have his supporters
Moderate type that was trounced last time in this class. Should be fit by now though and with shoes off for the occasion will have his supporters
The biggest field of the day presents no obvious standout, but it would be foolhardy to ignore FRANKLIN PARK (14) who won a pair of claimers during the spring and who is fitted with four pads for the occasion. The temperamental ESPERANCE GIRL (5) is confirmed in a similar category and with application, can take advantage of her front-line start. Also well-in on the first row, GANYMED DE CORBERY (10) is seen more often than not in the other code but is a grade above most here and can go close. The inconstant ENJOLEUR LEMAN (13) makes just his second start back but has been entrusted to Franck Nivard who will assure him a competitive drive.
Out of the picture at Caen but has otherwise been going good-guns. Has no references racing anti-clockwise but can play a role if she turns
Out of the picture at Caen but has otherwise been going good-guns. Has no references racing anti-clockwise but can play a role if she turns
Respectable trotter that reassured at La Capelle last weekend. Not badly positioned in front and must be retained
Respectable trotter that reassured at La Capelle last weekend. Not badly positioned in front and must be retained
Pleased here at 2 but disappointing in both this term and unlikely to shake things up
Pleased here at 2 but disappointing in both this term and unlikely to shake things up
Reliable sort that has been getting better with each race. Comes here fresh and from the 4-spot can make a big splash
Reliable sort that has been getting better with each race. Comes here fresh and from the 4-spot can make a big splash
Occasionally difficult but has evident ability. Raffin in charge this time and looks eminently capable of winning this
Occasionally difficult but has evident ability. Raffin in charge this time and looks eminently capable of winning this
Impressive when losing her maiden status, and impressive 2nd on re-entry. Starts in front and can can go one better this time
Impressive when losing her maiden status, and impressive 2nd on re-entry. Starts in front and can can go one better this time
Gives a good account for the most part. Takes on better this time though and starting wide does her no favours
Gives a good account for the most part. Takes on better this time though and starting wide does her no favours
Has bags of ability but sanctioned as often as not. Was not disgraced at Caen but others easier to trust
Has bags of ability but sanctioned as often as not. Was not disgraced at Caen but others easier to trust
Faulted in both appearances to date. Has had time to freshen up but others still preferred
Faulted in both appearances to date. Has had time to freshen up but others still preferred
Quality filly making the trip back to France in excellent shape and even from the back line looks a player
Quality filly making the trip back to France in excellent shape and even from the back line looks a player
Has demonstrated decent aptitude for the harness game. Gave a good account at Cherbourg and can be relied on to provide another honest account
Has demonstrated decent aptitude for the harness game. Gave a good account at Cherbourg and can be relied on to provide another honest account
Occasionally a handful but has shown a liking for a flat track and while victory is off the cards, she can still make her presence felt
Occasionally a handful but has shown a liking for a flat track and while victory is off the cards, she can still make her presence felt
Yet to show any particular aptitude for the game and can be ruled out
Yet to show any particular aptitude for the game and can be ruled out
Sent for her winter break after winning in mid-January, KLASSICA DESBOIS (6) made a very encouraging return at Caen three weeks ago. She goes first time left-handed but can still win this, provided she takes to the Enghien profile. Eric Raffin will have other ideas though with the well-placed KATE (5) who has already won over 2150m. As faithful as they come, KAVALA DE PADD (4) has been knocking at the door and is close to her race. KIRA BO FACE (10) returns to France after winning a pair in Germany and even despite the draw still looks a decent place prospect.
Got her career off to a good start but trounced last time out and in this company will have nothing to offer
Got her career off to a good start but trounced last time out and in this company will have nothing to offer
Not once out of first 5 in six starts but takes on some better horses this time and will have too much to do
Not once out of first 5 in six starts but takes on some better horses this time and will have too much to do
Seldom gets her nose in front but seldom disgraces herself either. Pleased on re-entry and, barefoot for the occasion, can play a leading role
Seldom gets her nose in front but seldom disgraces herself either. Pleased on re-entry and, barefoot for the occasion, can play a leading role
A complete write-off under harness and has other priorities
A complete write-off under harness and has other priorities
Unexceptional filly that looks to have a better future under the saddle and can be passed over
Unexceptional filly that looks to have a better future under the saddle and can be passed over
Unremarkable sort that has not been firing on all cylinders lately and must raise her game
Unremarkable sort that has not been firing on all cylinders lately and must raise her game
Honest filly that won a brace before flopping at Angers. Can make amends but still no more than a minor place chance
Honest filly that won a brace before flopping at Angers. Can make amends but still no more than a minor place chance
Showed considerable potential at 3 but a shadow of her former self since returning this spring and others easier to back
Showed considerable potential at 3 but a shadow of her former self since returning this spring and others easier to back
One of the more faithful elements here. Unlikely to impose her will, but should still give a competitive account
One of the more faithful elements here. Unlikely to impose her will, but should still give a competitive account
Useful sort that has shown more since starting to race unshod behind but on this occasion is unlikely to spring any surprises
Useful sort that has shown more since starting to race unshod behind but on this occasion is unlikely to spring any surprises
Not the most dependable of fillies but still has bags of ability. Top driver at the helm this time and on good behaviour could yet give the favourite a run for her money
Not the most dependable of fillies but still has bags of ability. Top driver at the helm this time and on good behaviour could yet give the favourite a run for her money
Hardy sort that has already won this term. Showed her form at Lisieux last time and will not be far off the mark if she turns
Hardy sort that has already won this term. Showed her form at Lisieux last time and will not be far off the mark if she turns
Struggled earlier in the season but seems to be back on track. Left a good impression at Chartres and in similar form can finish in the first five
Struggled earlier in the season but seems to be back on track. Left a good impression at Chartres and in similar form can finish in the first five
Pleased more than once during the spring but lacklustre of late. Modified shoeing this time though and will have her supporters
Pleased more than once during the spring but lacklustre of late. Modified shoeing this time though and will have her supporters
Lightly-raced but a very attractive proposition. Climbs the class ladder here but still looks the one to beat
Lightly-raced but a very attractive proposition. Climbs the class ladder here but still looks the one to beat
Won at Nancy earlier in the month but failed to confirm at Angers. Is ideally engaged though and should not be overlooked
Won at Nancy earlier in the month but failed to confirm at Angers. Is ideally engaged though and should not be overlooked
Unbeaten in all four starts to date, JURILOVCA (15) will be shod more competitively on her Parisian debut and is not expected to disappoint. She will however face opposition from the tricky but talented JAVA CAILLERIE (11) who has been entrusted to Eric Raffin, and the useful JULIE DU CLOS (12) who returns to racing left-handed. JOHANNA ELEVEN (3) went close on her lone appearance when unshod all four and should appreciate Enghien conditions.
Twice a winner already in current shoeing formula. Comes here fresh following a good effort last month at Amiens and with form maintained will not be far off the mark
Twice a winner already in current shoeing formula. Comes here fresh following a good effort last month at Amiens and with form maintained will not be far off the mark
30 starts and still chasing that elusive maiden success. Moderate at best here and others easier to support
30 starts and still chasing that elusive maiden success. Moderate at best here and others easier to support
Faithful mare that has been knocking at the door this term. Has a top spot in front and going barefoot for the occasion will be no soft touch
Faithful mare that has been knocking at the door this term. Has a top spot in front and going barefoot for the occasion will be no soft touch
Not the easiest of horses to handle but has nothing to prove in this class. Just front plates this time and with application can upset the apple cart
Not the easiest of horses to handle but has nothing to prove in this class. Just front plates this time and with application can upset the apple cart
Sprang quite the surprise when imposing at Mauquenchy. Unlikely to double up but should not be entirely overlooked
Sprang quite the surprise when imposing at Mauquenchy. Unlikely to double up but should not be entirely overlooked
Can trot but disappointing on the whole over recent weeks and chances limited
Can trot but disappointing on the whole over recent weeks and chances limited
Unexceptional mare that rarely makes her presence felt these days and is not about to buck the trend
Unexceptional mare that rarely makes her presence felt these days and is not about to buck the trend
Versatile sort that made the frame in last two going left-handed. Drawn wide on first line but will still have her supporters
Versatile sort that made the frame in last two going left-handed. Drawn wide on first line but will still have her supporters
Capable on a good day but has just one race under her belt and the draw does her no favours
Capable on a good day but has just one race under her belt and the draw does her no favours
Hardy campaigner that has been very hard to fault lately. Is clearly enjoying a productive run of form which is unlikely to come to an end here
Hardy campaigner that has been very hard to fault lately. Is clearly enjoying a productive run of form which is unlikely to come to an end here
Consistently in the thick of things when focused. Has one race in her and with stride in check can challenge for victory
Consistently in the thick of things when focused. Has one race in her and with stride in check can challenge for victory
Enjoying something of a renaissance a the moment. Is barefoot for her Enghien debut and can make it a winning one
Enjoying something of a renaissance a the moment. Is barefoot for her Enghien debut and can make it a winning one
Has acquitted herself well in last two starts but faces a much stiffer test this time around
Has acquitted herself well in last two starts but faces a much stiffer test this time around
Tends to show more going right-handed but is in decent shape and returns to Paris with a respectable chance of picking up some prizemoney
Tends to show more going right-handed but is in decent shape and returns to Paris with a respectable chance of picking up some prizemoney
By no means the worst horse here but has been handed a poor draw and at this level will have her work cut out
By no means the worst horse here but has been handed a poor draw and at this level will have her work cut out
Like a horse reborn since starting to race barefoot, INARA DU VIVIER (12) returns after a long hiatus to the capital, but she does it on a hat-trick and even from the back line can pull it off. Starting upside, IDYLLE DE GESVRES (11) rarely lets the side down when focused and unshod and is not incapable of winning this. In the frame in two of her last three, ILIADE D'URZY (3) is better-positioned in front and with shoes off this time should put up significant resistance. ITALIE FRANCE (4) also benefits from a good spot behind the car and, shod for competition, can start to get back in the game.
Has been showing a much-improved side to himself for the past month. Forced to start on the inside but in current condition is hard to ignore
Has been showing a much-improved side to himself for the past month. Forced to start on the inside but in current condition is hard to ignore
Versatile trotter that goes over any trip. Imposed last time out but has shown his limits at this level and others preferred
Versatile trotter that goes over any trip. Imposed last time out but has shown his limits at this level and others preferred
Took little time getting back to his best following the winter break. Well-positioned in front and can give IRVING HEROLD (6) something to consider
Took little time getting back to his best following the winter break. Well-positioned in front and can give IRVING HEROLD (6) something to consider
Still to lose his maiden tag but has ample ability. Benefits from a superb draw and could finally get that monkey off his back
Still to lose his maiden tag but has ample ability. Benefits from a superb draw and could finally get that monkey off his back
Versatile sort that went close in last two. Takes on better horses this time but sent out with modified shoeing and is sufficiently well-placed in front to set the cat among the pigeons
Versatile sort that went close in last two. Takes on better horses this time but sent out with modified shoeing and is sufficiently well-placed in front to set the cat among the pigeons
Currently enjoying a solid run of form. Sensational on penultimate start and a repeat performance would see him confirm
Currently enjoying a solid run of form. Sensational on penultimate start and a repeat performance would see him confirm
Has started to demonstrate decent consistency. Surprise 2nd at Laval last time and 61/1 no longer a reality
Has started to demonstrate decent consistency. Surprise 2nd at Laval last time and 61/1 no longer a reality
Regularly in the thick of things when focused and unshod. Appreciates these shorter trips but is drawn wide and looks no more than a minor place prospect
Regularly in the thick of things when focused and unshod. Appreciates these shorter trips but is drawn wide and looks no more than a minor place prospect
Fine trotter but often a case of all-or-nothing. Unseen for over two months though and expected to need the run
Fine trotter but often a case of all-or-nothing. Unseen for over two months though and expected to need the run
Erratic but sprang a minor surprise at Reims earlier in the month, insufficient however to be considered dangerous this time around
Erratic but sprang a minor surprise at Reims earlier in the month, insufficient however to be considered dangerous this time around
Can trot but by no means the best horse here. Unraced for three months and the second-line draw does nothing to help his cause
Can trot but by no means the best horse here. Unraced for three months and the second-line draw does nothing to help his cause
Hardy type that is seldom far from the action when focused but has little going for him here and best to wait
Hardy type that is seldom far from the action when focused but has little going for him here and best to wait
Back at his best since early last month, IRVING HEROLD (6) was highly impressive at Graignes and with form maintained can win again. Francois Lecanu can expect to feel the pressure from the better-placed INCREDIBLE TALENT (3) that has done little to disappoint over recent weeks. IBRAHIM DU RIB (4) shares a similar profile and the ideal spot behind the car will do his chances no disservice. IDEAL DE SASSY (1) showed great courage at Caen last time and a similarly tenacious run would see him finish close once more.
