Graignes 02 September 2024
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Complicated mare but does acquit herself competitively when avoiding disqualification - seldom far off the mark. Confirmed her form and well-being by finishing a creditable 5th over 2900m at La Chartre-sur-le-Loir on 18 August
Complicated mare but does acquit herself competitively when avoiding disqualification - seldom far off the mark. Confirmed her form and well-being by finishing a creditable 5th over 2900m at La Chartre-sur-le-Loir on 18 August
Hard-knocking veteran mare with sound references/form credentials under these conditions, including a last-start 5th over 2800m at Bernay on 25 August. Dark horse
Hard-knocking veteran mare with sound references/form credentials under these conditions, including a last-start 5th over 2800m at Bernay on 25 August. Dark horse
Inconsistent veteran with undeniable means and sound references, including a good 2nd at Questembert in this shoeing configuration on 4 August. Ideally engaged here from the front row
Inconsistent veteran with undeniable means and sound references, including a good 2nd at Questembert in this shoeing configuration on 4 August. Ideally engaged here from the front row
Returned to form with a reassuring 2nd over 2700m at Thouars on 25 August. Has more to do at this level
Returned to form with a reassuring 2nd over 2700m at Thouars on 25 August. Has more to do at this level
Inconsistent veteran but has references at a higher level. Finished a well-beaten 12th over 2775m at Les Sables on 26 July and is presented shod for this commitment - watch for now
Inconsistent veteran but has references at a higher level. Finished a well-beaten 12th over 2775m at Les Sables on 26 July and is presented shod for this commitment - watch for now
Consistent performer with sound references and rock-solid form credentials at this level and under the conditions. Didnt go unnoticed when 4th over 2600m at Le Mont-Saint-Michel on 18 August
Consistent performer with sound references and rock-solid form credentials at this level and under the conditions. Didnt go unnoticed when 4th over 2600m at Le Mont-Saint-Michel on 18 August
Bounced back to form with an improved/encouraging 2nd (barefoot) over 2800m at Bernay on 25 August. Shoeing configuration changed
Bounced back to form with an improved/encouraging 2nd (barefoot) over 2800m at Bernay on 25 August. Shoeing configuration changed
Capable trotter with sound references, though most effective when racing fully unshod. Seldom finishes far off the mark and didn't go unnoticed when 5th over 2625m at Saint-Jean-de-Monts on 18 August
Capable trotter with sound references, though most effective when racing fully unshod. Seldom finishes far off the mark and didn't go unnoticed when 5th over 2625m at Saint-Jean-de-Monts on 18 August
Unreliable but retains the means to stake a claim at this level. Unplaced (8th) over 2600m at Le Mont-Saint-Michel on 18 August so needs to improve
Unreliable but retains the means to stake a claim at this level. Unplaced (8th) over 2600m at Le Mont-Saint-Michel on 18 August so needs to improve
Winner over 2700m on this course in July and went well again on turf at Brehal on 12 August but was disqualified upon investigation. Can set the record straight
Winner over 2700m on this course in July and went well again on turf at Brehal on 12 August but was disqualified upon investigation. Can set the record straight
Has rediscovered her form and consistency, finishing 3rd in consecutive recent outings - the latest over 2600m at Le Mont-Saint-Michel on 18 August
Has rediscovered her form and consistency, finishing 3rd in consecutive recent outings - the latest over 2600m at Le Mont-Saint-Michel on 18 August
Finished 9th (shod) on 11 August over 3150m at Abbeville on his reappearance after a 5-month absence. Barefoot now
Finished 9th (shod) on 11 August over 3150m at Abbeville on his reappearance after a 5-month absence. Barefoot now
Inconsistent performer with sound references at this level. Well-beaten 12th over 2875m at Enghien on 14 August but should fare better given the drop in class
Inconsistent performer with sound references at this level. Well-beaten 12th over 2875m at Enghien on 14 August but should fare better given the drop in class
Well-performed, out-of-sorts veteran who has made no impression in 6 appearances this year, finishing unplaced on each occasion - the latest (6th) over 3150m at Abbeville on 11 August
Well-performed, out-of-sorts veteran who has made no impression in 6 appearances this year, finishing unplaced on each occasion - the latest (6th) over 3150m at Abbeville on 11 August
Demoted upon investigation at Brehal (on turf) last time, HEAVEN STAR (10) has a great chance to gain compensation for that faux pas, especially on his return to the scene of his previous-start success. Consistent HOLLYWOOD NIGHT (1) and versatile GITANE DU RIB (11) have shown their form and well-being recently, and should again acquit themselves competitively. GENTLEMAN PIYA (3). HAURORE (6) and GROUPIE DU QUENNE (2) are attractive outsiders from the front row.
A tricky customer but usually acquits himself competitively when avoiding disqualification. Showed his form and well-being by finishing 3rd over 2850m at Carentan on 15 August
A tricky customer but usually acquits himself competitively when avoiding disqualification. Showed his form and well-being by finishing 3rd over 2850m at Carentan on 15 August
Complicated trotter - disqualified in 7 of his 14 appearances - but showed he retains undeniable means/ability by winning last time (unshod) over 2550m at Beaumont on 14 July. Not as effective in this configuration (shod)
Complicated trotter - disqualified in 7 of his 14 appearances - but showed he retains undeniable means/ability by winning last time (unshod) over 2550m at Beaumont on 14 July. Not as effective in this configuration (shod)
Consistent colt with sound references and form credentials, even with his irons (shod). Shouldn't be hastily condemned for his last start (13th) at Enghien in a stronger race/field over 2150m on 6 July
Consistent colt with sound references and form credentials, even with his irons (shod). Shouldn't be hastily condemned for his last start (13th) at Enghien in a stronger race/field over 2150m on 6 July
Unreliable and currently out of sorts - soundly beaten in consecutive recent outings, the latest (10th) at Enghien over 2875m on 16 August. Needs to reaffirm
Unreliable and currently out of sorts - soundly beaten in consecutive recent outings, the latest (10th) at Enghien over 2875m on 16 August. Needs to reaffirm
Inconsistent at a higher level but possesses undeniable means, though most effective racing unshod. Finished 8th (shod) over 2875m at Enghien on 16 August
Inconsistent at a higher level but possesses undeniable means, though most effective racing unshod. Finished 8th (shod) over 2875m at Enghien on 16 August
Consistent performer, proven under these conditions and ideally engaged on the first row. Acquitted herself well (5th) over 2850m at Carentan on 15 August
Consistent performer, proven under these conditions and ideally engaged on the first row. Acquitted herself well (5th) over 2850m at Carentan on 15 August
Classy filly with considerable means/ability and effective racing with her irons (shod). Absent since finishing 10th at (plated) at Vincennes over 2700m on 17 May
Classy filly with considerable means/ability and effective racing with her irons (shod). Absent since finishing 10th at (plated) at Vincennes over 2700m on 17 May
Tricky customer rarely far from a fault but seldom finishes far off the mark when avoiding disqualification. Should not be hastily condemned for her last-start failure (sanction) at Enghien on 13 July
Tricky customer rarely far from a fault but seldom finishes far off the mark when avoiding disqualification. Should not be hastily condemned for her last-start failure (sanction) at Enghien on 13 July
Complicated but has undeniable means and usually acquits herself well when avoiding disqualification. Didn't go unnoticed, despite her sanction, at Cabourg on 27 August
Complicated but has undeniable means and usually acquits herself well when avoiding disqualification. Didn't go unnoticed, despite her sanction, at Cabourg on 27 August
Capable trotter with sound/consistent form references at a higher level. Hasn't been seen since finishing 5th over 2700m in a stronger race at Vincennes on 13 November
Capable trotter with sound/consistent form references at a higher level. Hasn't been seen since finishing 5th over 2700m in a stronger race at Vincennes on 13 November
Delicate trotter, disqualified in consecutive recent outings, the latest at Vincennes on 21 June. Has already shown he possesses the means to make his presence felt
Delicate trotter, disqualified in consecutive recent outings, the latest at Vincennes on 21 June. Has already shown he possesses the means to make his presence felt
Progressive filly on a steep upward trajectory, winning 5 of her last 6 starts including each of her last 3 - the latest at Carentan over 2850m on 15 August. Hard to oppose
Progressive filly on a steep upward trajectory, winning 5 of her last 6 starts including each of her last 3 - the latest at Carentan over 2850m on 15 August. Hard to oppose
Consistent performer, proven under the conditions and most effective in this (barefoot) configuration - has sound references at a higher level. Ideally engaged and carefully prepared with a last-start 5th at Cabourg on 23 August
Consistent performer, proven under the conditions and most effective in this (barefoot) configuration - has sound references at a higher level. Ideally engaged and carefully prepared with a last-start 5th at Cabourg on 23 August
The winner of this race will likely come from the second row, with thriving KATY'S TIME (12) given the nod ahead of consistent KESITO D'URVILLE (13), whose form and physical condition are assured. KADOR DU MONT (3) shouldn't be hastily condemned for his last start and retains the means to fight for victory from an ideal starting position. KIR DU BOULAY (1) is also favourably entered and completes the shortlist.
Has improved/raised his game in 2 starts with this shoeing configuration - won and finished 2nd before a last-start disqualification at Argentan on 15 July. Ought to redeem himself
Has improved/raised his game in 2 starts with this shoeing configuration - won and finished 2nd before a last-start disqualification at Argentan on 15 July. Ought to redeem himself
Delicate but has undeniable means and seldom finishes far off the mark when applied (avoiding disqualification). Acquitted himself well (5th) at Les Sables-d'Olonne over 2650m on 9 August
Delicate but has undeniable means and seldom finishes far off the mark when applied (avoiding disqualification). Acquitted himself well (5th) at Les Sables-d'Olonne over 2650m on 9 August
Consistent performer with sound references, albeit at a slightly lower level. Unplaced (8th) at Les Sables-d'Olonne over 2775m on 23 August in this shoeing configuration so will need to improve to play a leading role
Consistent performer with sound references, albeit at a slightly lower level. Unplaced (8th) at Les Sables-d'Olonne over 2775m on 23 August in this shoeing configuration so will need to improve to play a leading role
Effective in this shoeing configuration - confirmed as much by finishing an improved/encouraging 3rd at Cabourg over 2050m on 16 August. Will be a factor
Effective in this shoeing configuration - confirmed as much by finishing an improved/encouraging 3rd at Cabourg over 2050m on 16 August. Will be a factor
Inconsistent performer but is not entirely incapable of getting into the picture. Seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day and didn't go unnoticed when 7th over 2725m at Cabourg on 20 August
Inconsistent performer but is not entirely incapable of getting into the picture. Seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day and didn't go unnoticed when 7th over 2725m at Cabourg on 20 August
Disqualified in back-to-back recent outings, the latest over 2725m at Cabourg on 20 August. Needs to reaffirm
Disqualified in back-to-back recent outings, the latest over 2725m at Cabourg on 20 August. Needs to reaffirm
Disqualified and unplaced in consecutive recent outings at a significantly higher level - the latest (8th) over 2700m at Vincennes on 24 August. Won his previous outing on this course
Disqualified and unplaced in consecutive recent outings at a significantly higher level - the latest (8th) over 2700m at Vincennes on 24 August. Won his previous outing on this course
Battling, long-time maiden (32 starts) who has made no impression in 11 outings this year - disqualified twice and unplaced in his other 9 appearances, the latest on this course over 2700m on 22 August
Battling, long-time maiden (32 starts) who has made no impression in 11 outings this year - disqualified twice and unplaced in his other 9 appearances, the latest on this course over 2700m on 22 August
Has finished 2nd in 2 of 3 appearances with this shoe-fitting, including his last start on this course over 2700m on 22 August. Not taken lightly
Has finished 2nd in 2 of 3 appearances with this shoe-fitting, including his last start on this course over 2700m on 22 August. Not taken lightly
Consistent sort with sound references racing unshod, though none in this configuration. Seldom far off the mark when avoiding disqualification - didn't go unnoticed when 6th at Mauquenchy over 2150m on 25 July
Consistent sort with sound references racing unshod, though none in this configuration. Seldom far off the mark when avoiding disqualification - didn't go unnoticed when 6th at Mauquenchy over 2150m on 25 July
JEWELKIM (1) led taking the final bend at Argentan last month and would probably have played a leading role were it not for his fault. This represents a good opportunity to make amends and he needs only to avoid disqualification to reconnect with success. JOYAU DU RIB (4), capable although inconsistent, and class-dropper JAZZ D'OLIVERIE (7) are best equipped to challenge the selection for victory, with the shortlist completed by JOYAU DE REM (2).
Consistent, versatile mare - alternates between the 2 trotting disciplines and has maintained a good level of form. Reverts to the harness category after finishing 6th under the saddle at Pornichet over 2725m on 16 August
Consistent, versatile mare - alternates between the 2 trotting disciplines and has maintained a good level of form. Reverts to the harness category after finishing 6th under the saddle at Pornichet over 2725m on 16 August
Winner over 2150m at Mauquenchy on 25 July. Shouldn't be hastily condemned for her recent failure (10th) over 2875m in a stronger race/field at Enghien on 16 August
Winner over 2150m at Mauquenchy on 25 July. Shouldn't be hastily condemned for her recent failure (10th) over 2875m in a stronger race/field at Enghien on 16 August
Honest mare rewarded for consistency with a last-start victory over 2850m at Bagnoles-de-l'Orne on 25 August. Has more to do here
Honest mare rewarded for consistency with a last-start victory over 2850m at Bagnoles-de-l'Orne on 25 August. Has more to do here
A model of consistency with solid form references/credentials at this level and under these conditions, including a last-start 4th over 2050m at Cabourg on 16 August. Candidate for success
A model of consistency with solid form references/credentials at this level and under these conditions, including a last-start 4th over 2050m at Cabourg on 16 August. Candidate for success
Presented barefoot for this commitment after 3 warm-up (preparation) races, the latest (11th) on turf over 2850m on 12 August. Should, judged on her best references, be hard to beat here under these conditions
Presented barefoot for this commitment after 3 warm-up (preparation) races, the latest (11th) on turf over 2850m on 12 August. Should, judged on her best references, be hard to beat here under these conditions
Lightly raced mare with scope for improvement. Seldom far off the mark and didn't go unnoticed when finishing 5th over 3200m at Blain-Bouvron-Le Gavre on 18 August
Lightly raced mare with scope for improvement. Seldom far off the mark and didn't go unnoticed when finishing 5th over 3200m at Blain-Bouvron-Le Gavre on 18 August
Tricky customer with undeniable means and sound references at this level/under these conditions - seldom far off the mark when avoiding disqualification. Didnt go unnoticed (8th) in a stronger race/field at Enghien on 16 August
Tricky customer with undeniable means and sound references at this level/under these conditions - seldom far off the mark when avoiding disqualification. Didnt go unnoticed (8th) in a stronger race/field at Enghien on 16 August
Wasn't winning out of turn when scoring at Agon-Coutainville (over 3450m) on 28 July - rewarded for consistency. Should remain competitive
Wasn't winning out of turn when scoring at Agon-Coutainville (over 3450m) on 28 July - rewarded for consistency. Should remain competitive
Unreliable but sparked improvement to finish 3rd in a 2875m claimer at Carentan on 15 August, More needed
Unreliable but sparked improvement to finish 3rd in a 2875m claimer at Carentan on 15 August, More needed
Versatile but very delicate, disqualified in 4 of her last 5 starts including consecutive recent outings - the latest at Amrseille-Vivaux over 2650m on 15 June. Watch for now
Versatile but very delicate, disqualified in 4 of her last 5 starts including consecutive recent outings - the latest at Amrseille-Vivaux over 2650m on 15 June. Watch for now
JASMINE DU MAXFRAN (5) has looked out of sorts in 3 (shod) comeback appearances this year after a 7-month absence but she ought to get her career back on track in a race of this ilk under favorable conditions with her shoes removed (races fully unshod). JUPILLE DE GODREL (4) maintained her good run of form and consistency at Cabourg last time, despite an unfavourable trip, and she should fight for victory. JACANA DE BLARY (7), inconsistent although more than capable at this level, and last-start winner JADE THORIS (8) appeal most of the remainder.
Disqualified in all 3 appearances, twice in harness races and on his debut in the mounted category on 14 August at Pornichet. Hard to make a case for
Disqualified in all 3 appearances, twice in harness races and on his debut in the mounted category on 14 August at Pornichet. Hard to make a case for
Showed early promise in the mounted category but lost his way/form last year - disqualified in 3 of his last 4 starts, the latest at Enghien when last seen on 11 October. Watch for now
Showed early promise in the mounted category but lost his way/form last year - disqualified in 3 of his last 4 starts, the latest at Enghien when last seen on 11 October. Watch for now
Inconsistent performer in both trotting disciplines, though did spark improvement to finish 5th over track and trip in a mounted race on 10 August, Attractive outsider
Inconsistent performer in both trotting disciplines, though did spark improvement to finish 5th over track and trip in a mounted race on 10 August, Attractive outsider
Has lost her way/form recently in the harness code and was disqualified in her only appearance under the saddle at Maure-de-Bretagne in June. Reverts to the mounted code after a recent faux pas at Le Pertre on 18 August
Has lost her way/form recently in the harness code and was disqualified in her only appearance under the saddle at Maure-de-Bretagne in June. Reverts to the mounted code after a recent faux pas at Le Pertre on 18 August
Has revealed sufficient means but is seldom far from a fault. Disqualified in back-to-back recent outings, the latest at Trie-sur-Baise on 6 August
Has revealed sufficient means but is seldom far from a fault. Disqualified in back-to-back recent outings, the latest at Trie-sur-Baise on 6 August
Complicated but has shown potential under the saddle, finishing not far off the mark in consecutive recent starts in this code - the latest (3rd) in a 2550m mounted race at Cherbourg on 19 August. High on the shortlist
Complicated but has shown potential under the saddle, finishing not far off the mark in consecutive recent starts in this code - the latest (3rd) in a 2550m mounted race at Cherbourg on 19 August. High on the shortlist
Unexposed, progressive trotter with sufficient means to be competitive at this level. Has won back-to-back 2625m mounted races at Saint-Jean-de-Monts recently, the latest on 11 August
Unexposed, progressive trotter with sufficient means to be competitive at this level. Has won back-to-back 2625m mounted races at Saint-Jean-de-Monts recently, the latest on 11 August
Delicate but not devoid of ability and confirmed as much by finishing 3rd over this track and trip on 10 August. Not without a chance
Delicate but not devoid of ability and confirmed as much by finishing 3rd over this track and trip on 10 August. Not without a chance
Regained form and momentum recently in 2 starts under the saddle, finishing 4th at Cabourg in July and 2nd over course and distance on 10 August. Not taken lightly
Regained form and momentum recently in 2 starts under the saddle, finishing 4th at Cabourg in July and 2nd over course and distance on 10 August. Not taken lightly
Consistent, versatile performer with references in both trotting disciplines, including a 3rd and a 4th in her 2 starts under the saddle. Didn't go unnoticed when 6th over 3150m in a harness race at La Roche-Posay on 11 August
Consistent, versatile performer with references in both trotting disciplines, including a 3rd and a 4th in her 2 starts under the saddle. Didn't go unnoticed when 6th over 3150m in a harness race at La Roche-Posay on 11 August
Last-start winner over 2850m at Bagnoles-de-l'Orne on 25 August in her first start under the saddle. Dark horse
Last-start winner over 2850m at Bagnoles-de-l'Orne on 25 August in her first start under the saddle. Dark horse
Versatile trotter although most effective under the saddle - finished on the podium in all 4 starts in the mounted category. Unplaced (10th) in a harness race at Chateauroux on 25 August but should fare better back in this sphere
Versatile trotter although most effective under the saddle - finished on the podium in all 4 starts in the mounted category. Unplaced (10th) in a harness race at Chateauroux on 25 August but should fare better back in this sphere
Delicate but has undeniable means - seldom far off the mark when avoiding disqualification. Has to reaffirm after back-to-back recent sanctions, the latest at Cherbourg on 19 August
Delicate but has undeniable means - seldom far off the mark when avoiding disqualification. Has to reaffirm after back-to-back recent sanctions, the latest at Cherbourg on 19 August
Versatile, long-time maiden (24 starts) with references in both trotting disciplines. Reverts to the mounted code after finishing 7th in a 3475m harness race at Agon on 26 August
Versatile, long-time maiden (24 starts) with references in both trotting disciplines. Reverts to the mounted code after finishing 7th in a 3475m harness race at Agon on 26 August
Inconsistent performer in the harness category but not devoid of ability. Makes his first start under the saddle after finishing 7th in a harness race over 3125m at Granville on 25 August
Inconsistent performer in the harness category but not devoid of ability. Makes his first start under the saddle after finishing 7th in a harness race over 3125m at Granville on 25 August
Last-start winner over this course and distance on 10 August. Won unextended on that occasion and has scope for further improvement
Last-start winner over this course and distance on 10 August. Won unextended on that occasion and has scope for further improvement
KARA DE LOIRON (16) won over course and distance recently and will be hard to beat if reproducing a similar performance. Improving KEILA TREMBLADAISE (6) and KEPI ROUGE (12), whose best references have been achieved under the saddle, have the means to make life difficult for the selection, which could also be said of hat-trick seeking KALDERON DU CLOS (7) who has more to do stepping up in class. KARNET DE VOYAGE (9) and KENNETH DU CLOS (8) appeal most of the remainder.
Consistent colt with sound references, albeit without a win (11 starts). Didnt go unnoticed when finishing 6th over 2625m at Le Sap on 11 August
Consistent colt with sound references, albeit without a win (11 starts). Didnt go unnoticed when finishing 6th over 2625m at Le Sap on 11 August
Debut winner at Rambouillet in June. Has confirmed that promise by acquitting herself well in both subsequent outings, the latest(6th) at Le Mans over 2950m on 27 July
Debut winner at Rambouillet in June. Has confirmed that promise by acquitting herself well in both subsequent outings, the latest(6th) at Le Mans over 2950m on 27 July
Inconsistent trotter although has shown enough to acquit himself competitively in a race of this nature. Confirmed as much by finishing 4th at La Ferte-Vidame on 18 August
Inconsistent trotter although has shown enough to acquit himself competitively in a race of this nature. Confirmed as much by finishing 4th at La Ferte-Vidame on 18 August
Consistent and improving filly with sound references, albeit without a victory (9 starts). Finished 2nd over 2850m at Bagnoles-de-l'Orne on 25 August
Consistent and improving filly with sound references, albeit without a victory (9 starts). Finished 2nd over 2850m at Bagnoles-de-l'Orne on 25 August
Bounced back from the disqualification in his previous outing to open his account with a last-start win at Granville over 2400m on 25 August. Confirmation is expected
Bounced back from the disqualification in his previous outing to open his account with a last-start win at Granville over 2400m on 25 August. Confirmation is expected
Inconsistent but has sufficient means to play a leading role. Finished a disappointing 8th over 2850m at Carentan on 15 August but should fare better with this shoeing configuration, in which she has sound references
Inconsistent but has sufficient means to play a leading role. Finished a disappointing 8th over 2850m at Carentan on 15 August but should fare better with this shoeing configuration, in which she has sound references
Consistent performer with sound references, including a win and three 5th-placed finishes from her 4 starts. Didn't go unnoticed at La Ferte-Vidame on 18 August
Consistent performer with sound references, including a win and three 5th-placed finishes from her 4 starts. Didn't go unnoticed at La Ferte-Vidame on 18 August
Runner-up in both completed races (3 starts), including his last start on this course over 2725m on 22 August. High on the shortlist
Runner-up in both completed races (3 starts), including his last start on this course over 2725m on 22 August. High on the shortlist
Tricky customer, disqualified in 2 of 5 starts including his latest at Bernay on 12 May. One to watch on his return
Tricky customer, disqualified in 2 of 5 starts including his latest at Bernay on 12 May. One to watch on his return
Disqualified in 6 consecutive outings after her debut 7th at La Capelle in November last year. Best watched for now
Disqualified in 6 consecutive outings after her debut 7th at La Capelle in November last year. Best watched for now
Delicate filly disqualified in 2 of her 4 appearances, including her last start at La Ferte-Vidame on 18 August. Winner of her penultimate outing at Neuille-Pont-Pierre over 3000m
Delicate filly disqualified in 2 of her 4 appearances, including her last start at La Ferte-Vidame on 18 August. Winner of her penultimate outing at Neuille-Pont-Pierre over 3000m
Delicate filly, disqualified in 2 of 5 starts including her latest at Agon on 18 August, but has undeniable means - 2nd in 2 of her 3 completed outings. Keep safe
Delicate filly, disqualified in 2 of 5 starts including her latest at Agon on 18 August, but has undeniable means - 2nd in 2 of her 3 completed outings. Keep safe
Improved in each of 4 previous starts to open his account at Lisieux on 22 June but was soundly beaten (11th) over 2875m at Argentan on 15 July. Needs to reaffirm
Improved in each of 4 previous starts to open his account at Lisieux on 22 June but was soundly beaten (11th) over 2875m at Argentan on 15 July. Needs to reaffirm
Consistent performer with sound references, albeit at a slightly lower level - seldom far off the mark. Wasnt beaten far when finishing 6th over 2200m at Agon on 26 August
Consistent performer with sound references, albeit at a slightly lower level - seldom far off the mark. Wasnt beaten far when finishing 6th over 2200m at Agon on 26 August
After a promising debut 3rd, LUNCH (5) put a subsequent failure (disqualification) behind him by bouncing back to open his account at Granville last time. He remains open to improvement and could follow up, so it could pay to follow his progress. Both LIVE UP STAR (8) and LUNE D'ERABLE (6) have the form and experience to fight for victory. LOVELY CUT (12) also has the means to play a leading role but is rarely far from a fault.
Returned to form in this (barefoot) configuration by finishing 2nd in a 2625m claimer at Chalons-en-Champagne on 25 May. One to note on his reappearance
Returned to form in this (barefoot) configuration by finishing 2nd in a 2625m claimer at Chalons-en-Champagne on 25 May. One to note on his reappearance
Soundly beaten (unplaced) in all 4 appearances this year, the latest (7th) over 2650m at Laval on 25 August. Others preferred
Soundly beaten (unplaced) in all 4 appearances this year, the latest (7th) over 2650m at Laval on 25 August. Others preferred
Inconsistent at a higher level but has sufficient means to acquit himself competitively at this level. Shouldn not be hastily condemned for his last-start 9th in a 3475m claimer at Agon
Inconsistent at a higher level but has sufficient means to acquit himself competitively at this level. Shouldn not be hastily condemned for his last-start 9th in a 3475m claimer at Agon
A tricky customer rarely far from a fault - disqualified in consecutive recent outings, the latest at Francheville over 2475m on 15 August - but can fight for victory if remaining wise. Respect
A tricky customer rarely far from a fault - disqualified in consecutive recent outings, the latest at Francheville over 2475m on 15 August - but can fight for victory if remaining wise. Respect
Consistent, well-performed veteran mare confirmed under these conditions and ideally engaged on the first row. Didnt go unnoticed when 7th over 2700m at Thouars on 25 August - keep safe
Consistent, well-performed veteran mare confirmed under these conditions and ideally engaged on the first row. Didnt go unnoticed when 7th over 2700m at Thouars on 25 August - keep safe
Unreliable and currently out of sorts - unplaced (7th) in a similar contest over 2475m at Francheville on 14 July. Watch for now
Unreliable and currently out of sorts - unplaced (7th) in a similar contest over 2475m at Francheville on 14 July. Watch for now
Delicate mare disqualified in 4 of her last 5 starts, including her latest at Royan on 25 August. Will be a factor if she can avoid disqualification
Delicate mare disqualified in 4 of her last 5 starts, including her latest at Royan on 25 August. Will be a factor if she can avoid disqualification
Inconsistent at a higher level but should acquit himself competitively in this grade, epseically with an experienced amateur engaged. Candidate for success
Inconsistent at a higher level but should acquit himself competitively in this grade, epseically with an experienced amateur engaged. Candidate for success
Out-of-sorts veteran trotter. Has made no impression in 7 appearances this year, disqualified in one and unplaced on the other 6 occasions - the latest (7th) over 2900m at Ploermel on 25 August
Out-of-sorts veteran trotter. Has made no impression in 7 appearances this year, disqualified in one and unplaced on the other 6 occasions - the latest (7th) over 2900m at Ploermel on 25 August
Tricky customer rarely far from a fault although seldom finishes far off the mark when avoiding disqualification. Disqualified in his latest appearance on 29 August at this venue
Tricky customer rarely far from a fault although seldom finishes far off the mark when avoiding disqualification. Disqualified in his latest appearance on 29 August at this venue
A regular in this category but is currently out of sorts. Unplaced (7th) over 2650m at Portbail on 11 August
A regular in this category but is currently out of sorts. Unplaced (7th) over 2650m at Portbail on 11 August
An amateur race to end proceedings and it could pay to side with IN YOU (8) who drops into this grade for the first time with the means to take advantage of it by reconnecting with success. IRELLO (4) is undeniably capable of fighting for victory, though is rarely far from a fault, which could also be said of GAELINE SERVINOISE (7) for whom this will again be a question of wisdom. FREGATE HAUFOR (5), a regular in this category, appeals most of the remainder.
