Fontainebleau 02 December 2020
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Neck scorer at this level three outings back but better going right-handed. Others preferred.
Neck scorer at this level three outings back but better going right-handed. Others preferred.
Was chasing a hat-trick of wins prior to being brought down at Nancy on reappearance. Could bounce back.
Was chasing a hat-trick of wins prior to being brought down at Nancy on reappearance. Could bounce back.
21L sixth in a Compiegne Listed event over 5400m second up three weeks ago. Drop in class and trip should suit.
21L sixth in a Compiegne Listed event over 5400m second up three weeks ago. Drop in class and trip should suit.
Good 3L course and distance win in this company 16 days ago. Primed to go close.
Good 3L course and distance win in this company 16 days ago. Primed to go close.
Mixed form in this grade including a 23L defeat at Saumur last month. Needs improvement.
Mixed form in this grade including a 23L defeat at Saumur last month. Needs improvement.
3L runner-up over track and trip on third run after resuming two weeks ago. In the mix.
3L runner-up over track and trip on third run after resuming two weeks ago. In the mix.
Minor victory three outings back but expected to struggle up in grade.
Minor victory three outings back but expected to struggle up in grade.
Weakening 24L third on second run since returning at Nancy 18 days ago. Ease in distance could yield a place.
Weakening 24L third on second run since returning at Nancy 18 days ago. Ease in distance could yield a place.
Solid form at this level without winning in nine starts. May find the frame.
Solid form at this level without winning in nine starts. May find the frame.
CHAMPI DE BERSY (4) looks primed for a big run following a good 3L course and distance win among this company sixteen days ago. Leading contender. EEZE A SAINT (6) put in a solid effort on third start since resuming after an absence with a 3L second over this track and trip. Might play a part in the finish. GALLO'S STAR (8) drops in grade which could yield a positive result after weakening into third at Nancy. Keep in mind for a placing. ENCORE PLUS (9) could make the frame with solid form at this level.
Pulled up on previous two outings. Look elsewhere.
Pulled up on previous two outings. Look elsewhere.
Beaten out of sight in this company nine days ago. Impossible to recommend.
Beaten out of sight in this company nine days ago. Impossible to recommend.
Ran well prior to falling three out over course and distance in a stronger claiming chase 16 days ago. Top chance.
Ran well prior to falling three out over course and distance in a stronger claiming chase 16 days ago. Top chance.
No worthwhile form in nine races. Unlikely to factor.
No worthwhile form in nine races. Unlikely to factor.
Two abject runs since resuming. Best watched.
Two abject runs since resuming. Best watched.
Modest hurdle efforts on last three runs. Others readily preferred.
Modest hurdle efforts on last three runs. Others readily preferred.
Good 2L runner-up in a stronger Compiegne chase on penultimate outing. Key player for top trainer.
Good 2L runner-up in a stronger Compiegne chase on penultimate outing. Key player for top trainer.
Not disgraced when 13L fifth on chase debut on penultimate outing at Saumur. Could improve.
Not disgraced when 13L fifth on chase debut on penultimate outing at Saumur. Could improve.
Regressed in three starts. Look elsewhere.
Regressed in three starts. Look elsewhere.
15L runner-up in a course and distance chase 16 days ago. Each-way option.
15L runner-up in a course and distance chase 16 days ago. Each-way option.
AFFORTUNATO (3) is an interesting player after falling three out over track and trip in a stronger claiming chase. Was running well prior and if jumping better is likely to give it a good effort. IFTANE (7) was a 2L runner-up in a Compiegne chase on penultimate outing. Key contender for top trainer. COOLABAH (8) ran respectively on chase debut when 13L behind the winner two outings back. Scope for improvement. GURKASHE (10) looks a place chance after a fair runner-up in a course and distance chase last time.
13L third in a Listed contest at Auteuil on soft to heavy ground 24 days ago. Strong player eased in company.
13L third in a Listed contest at Auteuil on soft to heavy ground 24 days ago. Strong player eased in company.
Down the field in a Saint Brieuc claiming hurdle 38 days ago. Likely to find a few too good.
Down the field in a Saint Brieuc claiming hurdle 38 days ago. Likely to find a few too good.
Neck scorer in a Angers hurdle on rain-softened ground over 3800m three weeks ago. Considered.
Neck scorer in a Angers hurdle on rain-softened ground over 3800m three weeks ago. Considered.
Sharp improvement with 30L claiming hurdle success 10 days ago at Argentan. Capable of following up if replicating.
Sharp improvement with 30L claiming hurdle success 10 days ago at Argentan. Capable of following up if replicating.
Ran out three hurdles from home when leading over track and trip nine days ago. Bold chance.
Ran out three hurdles from home when leading over track and trip nine days ago. Bold chance.
Fair flat form this year including 4L third in a class 3. Interesting over hurdles.
Fair flat form this year including 4L third in a class 3. Interesting over hurdles.
Beaten out of sight in flat races this term. Best watched on hurdle bow.
Beaten out of sight in flat races this term. Best watched on hurdle bow.
Unraced Martaline filly. Best watched unless attracting market support.
Unraced Martaline filly. Best watched unless attracting market support.
A competitive hurdle. MAGIC LEG'S (5) is given another chance. Ran out three hurdles from home when leading at this venue nine days ago while racing strongly. Bold run if able to be kept straight. GAIETE DE COEUR (1) may have a hand in the finish following a 13L third in a Listed contest at Auteuil. Player eased in company. GRAINE D'ESTRUVAL (3) is considered after winning by a narrow margin in a Angers 3800m hurdle. GEMOHIO (4) showed sharp improvement winning by 30L in a claiming hurdle. Capable if able to replicate.
1L chase victory prior to good 5L fourth in an Angers Listed event 21 days ago. Shortlisted.
1L chase victory prior to good 5L fourth in an Angers Listed event 21 days ago. Shortlisted.
Decent 2L second in a similar level Lyon-Parilly chase over 4100m 27 days ago. Each-way contender.
Decent 2L second in a similar level Lyon-Parilly chase over 4100m 27 days ago. Each-way contender.
3L hurdle winner at Strasbourg on comeback three weeks ago and respected back over fences.
3L hurdle winner at Strasbourg on comeback three weeks ago and respected back over fences.
Pulled up in two of previous four outings. Readily opposed.
Pulled up in two of previous four outings. Readily opposed.
1L third in a stronger 4400m handicap chase at this venue nine days ago. Interesting eased in trip.
1L third in a stronger 4400m handicap chase at this venue nine days ago. Interesting eased in trip.
Classy form in 2018 including 2L third in G1 Prix Maurice Gillois. Would be hard to beat if returning to best but reservations after lengthy absence.
Classy form in 2018 including 2L third in G1 Prix Maurice Gillois. Would be hard to beat if returning to best but reservations after lengthy absence.
Down the field in Bordeaux 5300m Listed chase ten days ago. Needs improvement.
Down the field in Bordeaux 5300m Listed chase ten days ago. Needs improvement.
Fair hurdle form since resuming. Could surprise but place more likely.
Fair hurdle form since resuming. Could surprise but place more likely.
Plenty of solid chances in this chase. SAVOYARD (2) is in fine form this campaign including a decent 2L runner-up in a similar level Lyon-Parilly chase over 4100m. Include. DINDIN (1) delivered a 1L chase victory two outings back and a 5L fourth in an Angers Listed event subsequently. Merits top respect. RHODAX (3) bids to improve upon a 3L hurdle win at Strasbourg on comeback. Respected back over fences. EDDY DE BALME (6) holds classy previous form. Hard to be confident of showing it on first run from a lengthy absence. Interesting.
12L third in stronger company at Auteuil 11 days previously. Not dismissed lightly.
12L third in stronger company at Auteuil 11 days previously. Not dismissed lightly.
Fair third at Compiegne over 3600m three weeks ago on second start but needs more to feature.
Fair third at Compiegne over 3600m three weeks ago on second start but needs more to feature.
Moderate sixth in a Saumur 4000m chase last month. Minor role likely.
Moderate sixth in a Saumur 4000m chase last month. Minor role likely.
Pulled up on hurdle debut 38 days ago. Best watched.
Pulled up on hurdle debut 38 days ago. Best watched.
Fair 5L fifth in a Strasbourg 3000m conditions event on the flat 42 days ago. Interesting on hurdle debut.
Fair 5L fifth in a Strasbourg 3000m conditions event on the flat 42 days ago. Interesting on hurdle debut.
16L fourth prior to a lengthy absence. Others preferred.
16L fourth prior to a lengthy absence. Others preferred.
Improved 16L defeat on third start thus far. Could sneak a place.
Improved 16L defeat on third start thus far. Could sneak a place.
15L defeat on first outing. Others have more convincing profiles.
15L defeat on first outing. Others have more convincing profiles.
Beaten a combined 88L on previous two starts. Impossible to recommend.
Beaten a combined 88L on previous two starts. Impossible to recommend.
Fair flat form in two starts. Interesting on hurdle debut.
Fair flat form in two starts. Interesting on hurdle debut.
GALET DE JADE (5) is a notable runner on first hurdle attempt. Delivered a decent 5L fifth in a Strasbourg conditions event which translates well and may stay the trip. GOAS MAT (10) is another who boasts fair flat form and brings this on hurdle debut. Thereabouts. MASTER ONE (7) showed improvement with a 16L defeat on third start. Could sneak a placing. IN EXTENSO (1) takes a drop in class following a 12L third among stronger company at Auteuil. Do not discount.
5L third in stronger company over course and distance 16 days ago. Look for improvement eased in standard.
5L third in stronger company over course and distance 16 days ago. Look for improvement eased in standard.
Fair hurdle debut prior to disappointing 20L defeat after resuming. Others preferred.
Fair hurdle debut prior to disappointing 20L defeat after resuming. Others preferred.
Fair 1L runner-up in a Toulouse 3500m hurdle at this level on first start but down the field 32 days ago. Could step forward.
Fair 1L runner-up in a Toulouse 3500m hurdle at this level on first start but down the field 32 days ago. Could step forward.
Commanding previous two victories at this level including here. Top chance of completing the hat-trick.
Commanding previous two victories at this level including here. Top chance of completing the hat-trick.
Pulled up on debut. Best watched.
Pulled up on debut. Best watched.
Unlikely to pose a threat following pulled up on hurdle debut at Nantes.
Unlikely to pose a threat following pulled up on hurdle debut at Nantes.
16L fifth in a course 3600m chase on soft ground 29 days ago. Others have more pressing claims.
16L fifth in a course 3600m chase on soft ground 29 days ago. Others have more pressing claims.
Didn't progress from a fair hurdle debut when pulled up over track and trip last month. Limited appeal.
Didn't progress from a fair hurdle debut when pulled up over track and trip last month. Limited appeal.
15L fifth on first hurdle start at Saint-Malo 171 days ago. Best watched on return.
15L fifth on first hurdle start at Saint-Malo 171 days ago. Best watched on return.
Good 8L defeat on hurdle debut over track and trip 16 days ago. Could progress.
Good 8L defeat on hurdle debut over track and trip 16 days ago. Could progress.
HONEY DU GRANIT (4) could take plenty of beating in this hat-trick bid following two commanding victories in this grade including at this venue. Key player. L'AMOUR A LA PLAGE (1) may go close after a 5L third among stronger company over this track and trip. Expect progress. ANCA (10) is an each-way contender after a solid 8L defeat in a competitive contest on hurdle debut at this course and distance. Interesting. MISS BRALTAR (2) disappointed in latest. Did show enough promise making initial outing to warrant consideration for a placing.
Ran better than his form figure suggests last time when rallying late here 16 days ago. Each-way prospects.
Ran better than his form figure suggests last time when rallying late here 16 days ago. Each-way prospects.
Weakened late on in both course and distance efforts suggests a drop in trip may be needed.
Weakened late on in both course and distance efforts suggests a drop in trip may be needed.
Fair track and trip fourth on second hurdle run after absence 50 days ago. Place option.
Fair track and trip fourth on second hurdle run after absence 50 days ago. Place option.
Easy 30L success in a Mont-de-Marsan 3800m chase on third run 24 days ago. Top chance back over hurdles.
Easy 30L success in a Mont-de-Marsan 3800m chase on third run 24 days ago. Top chance back over hurdles.
Unraced Lord Du Sud gelding. Market may guide chances.
Unraced Lord Du Sud gelding. Market may guide chances.
Moderate flat runs prior to this hurdle bow. Best watched unless significant market support.
Moderate flat runs prior to this hurdle bow. Best watched unless significant market support.
Pulled up on debut at Compiegne 275 days ago. Opposed.
Pulled up on debut at Compiegne 275 days ago. Opposed.
Improved from debut effort but needs further progression to land a blow.
Improved from debut effort but needs further progression to land a blow.
Close up when falling three out at Auteuil on debut 11 days ago. Don't dismiss lightly.
Close up when falling three out at Auteuil on debut 11 days ago. Don't dismiss lightly.
In good form this term and two flat wins to his name. May go well on hurdle debut.
In good form this term and two flat wins to his name. May go well on hurdle debut.
Unraced gelding by leading sire Gemix. Interesting for top trainer.
Unraced gelding by leading sire Gemix. Interesting for top trainer.
Stayed on 4L seventh when making flat debut 24 days ago at Le Croise Laroche over 3200m. May go well.
Stayed on 4L seventh when making flat debut 24 days ago at Le Croise Laroche over 3200m. May go well.
No show in two runs thus far. Ignored.
No show in two runs thus far. Ignored.
Two pulled up runs in four attempts. Unlikely to feature.
Two pulled up runs in four attempts. Unlikely to feature.
Unraced Ballingarry gelding. Best watched.
Unraced Ballingarry gelding. Best watched.
35L fifth on hurdle bow 10 days previously. Needs marked improvement.
35L fifth on hurdle bow 10 days previously. Needs marked improvement.
GIVE THE BEST (4) enters this in superb form following an easy 30L success in a Mont-de-Marsan chase on third attempt. Return to hurdles not an issue and likely to prove hard to beat. BATMAN FOR EVER (9) is a top chance even after falling on debut. Respected for a top trainer. PARIMIX (11) is a yet to race gelding by leading sire Gemix. Interesting representing this yard. OUESSANT (1) looks one for the placings.
