Laval 18 February 2026

Delivered for Matthieu Abrivard in an Angers Class E on 28 January, and this should again prove a question of all-or-nothing

Starts for the first time since running 5th in a Vincennes Class E on 7 December. Shoes fitted for the occasion and not a concern

Has a pair of runs under her belt following a year-long hiatus. Is known more for her monte aptitude, but will be barefoot for the first time and could pleasantly surprise

Surprising 3rd in a Nantes Class D on 25 January, however a repeat seems most unlikely

Missed out by little in a Nantes Class E on 12 January, accounting for LIBERTE DE L'AUNAY (13) that day. Seldom disappoints with her partner and can compete for a place in the frame once more

Has not been seen out since securing an Enghien Class E last September. Is barefoot for the occasion but looks a minor place prospect at best

Took no time getting back in the game, running 2nd in an Argentan Class E early last month. Will have been kept on the boil and should prove competitive for a step on the podium

Respectable monte mare using this race as a conditioner and can be confidently disregarded

Makes first appearance since winning an Enghien Class E 4 months ago and is not about to set off any fireworks

Disappointing on the whole since the autumn. Is competitively-shod this time but cannot be considered a contender

Eliminated on comeback 10 days ago in a 2175m Vincennes monte Class D. Is capable in both codes however, and will be expected to play a prominent role

Starts for first time since last September. Is barefoot for re-entry but would still be preferred in the other discipline

Beaten only by a good mare at Saint-Brieuc on 23 January. Trainer could not have wished for a better entry and Eric Raffin will be keen to deliver. Claim

Has just the one race under his belt since the Christmas break but is still being conditioned and best to wait

Starts for the first time since faulting under the saddle at Vincennes on Christmas Eve and will have other ambitions

Gave a good account on lone start here but is unraced since October and, in this company, has no possible chance

Good, versatile sort that has won 2 of 3 barefoot starts, is reunited with Eric Raffin who won with him in September, and will not be far off the mark if he takes to the new conditions

Unseen since 9 December when flopping in Paris. Is shod for re-entry and would be preferred racing clockwise

Modest 5th in a 2700m Vincennes Class E on 14 January. Has references at this level but has shown little liking for the venue and can expect to have few friends

Lost his way after imposing at Le Mont-Saint-Michel last summer. Has not been seen out since early-November and will be fitted with pads. No chance

Gave a good account on return from a spell when 4th of 17 in a 2875m Argentan Class E earlier in the month. Will have come on for the run, has form here and, if applied, can finish in the mix

Courageous winner of a 2175m Vincennes Class E late last month. Has shoes on this time and is new to the venue, but seldom lets the side down and the Laval profile should suit him to a tee

Progressive element that made short work of a 2700m Vincennes Class E on 20 January. Will have no issue with the new conditions and has a legitimate claim on the race

Blows hot and cold but is not devoid of talent. Is barefoot for first start since running 2nd in a Vincennes Class E in early-December and, if sufficiently fit, can pick up some prizemoney

Complicated type facing first objective of the season after a pair of return runs. Will be competitively-shod but still no more than a minor place chance

Unexceptional trotter making first appearance since early-November and is unlikely to generate much interest

Bit off more than he could chew at Vincennes 3 weeks ago but will be barefoot for his Laval debut and should not be underrated

Somewhat unlucky in a 3000m Nantes Class E mid-January. Has bags of ability, is confirmed here, and with stride in check can trot his way onto the podium

Unseen since 1 December but is plainly in race-mode. Is unbeaten in 2 starts over course and distance and has a decent chance of keeping his perfect run going

Complicated mare but has considerable ability. Has not been seen out since late-December but has a particular liking for Laval and will be expected to play an active role

Steps up in category after winning 2 of last 3 starts. Has placed in 2 of 3 here, runs unshod-behind, and cannot be discounted

4th of 12 to KALINE DE COSSE (2) on re-entry in a 2850m Class E at Maure-de-Bretagne 10 days ago. Takes on an even better lot this time but still has the wherewithal to get a look in

Moderate mare returning to competition after 2.5 months off. Is barefoot for the occasion, takes a dip in category, but others still preferred

Back under harness after flopping in the other code late last month and will have nothing to offer

In the frame in last 2, most recently 3rd behind KATINKA COTON (15) in a 2850m Mauquenchy Class E 3.5 weeks ago. Has evident ability but appears to be taking on too much

Unraced since winning a Cherbourg Class F on 23 November. Is shod for comeback though and best to keep one's powder dry

Ran 10th of 13 finishers behind KATINKA COTON (15) in a 2100m Vincennes Class D 10 days ago, and even in this category looks to be out of her depth

Eliminated on re-entry 10 days ago in race of reference. Capable when fit but nevertheless looks a race shy

Returns to racing barefoot following a pair of necessary conditioners. Is new to the venue, but should nevertheless find these conditions more to her liking, and can compete for a first-5 payout

Unraced since coming 2nd in a 2700m Vincennes monte Class D in late-December. Is barefoot for the occasion but will have other priorities

Unraced for 2.5 months and not easy to use at the best of times, but has bags of ability and must not be underestimated

Won a pair in Paris before being stepped up in category. In more suitable company here and with the champion driver reining, can return to competitive ways. Chance

11th of 13 finishers behind KATINKA COTON (15) in a 2100m Vincennes Class D 10 days ago. Will have progressed for the race but others still easier to recommend

Has been on a progressively good run of form since the turn of the year. Is nicely-engaged, ran 2nd on sole Laval start, and will be competitive for a place on the podium

Was starting to show her form when unlucky 7th in a 2100m Vincennes Class D 10 days ago. Benefits from a superb engagement and enjoys a realistic chance of bringing home the bacon

Ended 2026 in good order, running 2nd at Cherbourg on 23 November, but is shod for return and will have little to contribute

Known more for her monte exploits, and recently dominated a Vincennes Class C, but is patently at the top of her game and, if form transitions, can confirm

Tough campaigner making just 2nd appearance following a lengthy absence. Remains shod and can be ruled out

Would have defied her odds last time out had she not been denied a run. Will be fully fit by now and will have her chances if kept out of trouble

Out of the picture in 2 since imposing at Vincennes in early-January, but returns to a track she adores and must be taken seriously

Is no champion but is better than recent numbers would suggest. Has been reconfigured for the occasion and, in this field, should not be far from the action

Previously a very good sort but starts for the first time since August 2023 and is going to need the race

Takes a notable dip in category after running a valiant 5th of 16 in a Vincennes Class B on 22 January. Should take well to Laval conditions and, in this company, looks competitively well in

Put away after running 4th at Mauquenchy 2 months ago. Is clearly still in conditioning-mode and is not a concern this time

Lost her way after a briefly productive stint this winter. Out of the picture in 2 here and with shoes fitted will have nothing to offer

Unremarkable mare that has failed to make the frame in last 8 starts. Is less competitively-shod this time and will have few friends

Won a Class D at Vincennes on 27 January before losing his action on 22 January at same venue. Has never delivered at Laval and is unlikely to start now

Honest mare but has placed just one in 3 Laval appearances. Is unraced since early-October and, even though barefoot, still looks an outsider

Won like a good thing in an Angers Class F on 28 January. Change of driver this time but has a lot going for her all the same, and considering her liking for Laval, a place in the frame would be no surprise

Made it 2 for 2 at Angers on 11 November. Has not ben seen since, races shod for the occasion, and the hat-trick is unlikely to materialise

Has been a complete write-off since September 2024 and will first need to re-establish his credentials

Imposed at Nantes on 19 January, then repeated 2 weeks later at Graignes. Would be preferred barefoot but in current condition is hard to fault. First 3

Complicated at the best of times but held her own in a Vincennes Class C 3 weeks ago, and will have her chances if Eva Bouclet keeps her focused

Delicate individual returning to the discipline after a pair of modest harness runs, but races shod and can be ignored

Has taken particularly well to her new vocation, placing in last 3, most recently 3rd in a Bordeaux Class E on 26 January. Sports 4 pads this time and clearly has the capacity to make first 5

Distant 4th to INDIANA TESS (2) in a Graignes Class F 2.5 weeks ago, and appears to have little chance this time either

Disappointing under the saddle for some time. Sports pads after running 4th in a Vincennes harness claimer 3 weeks ago, but still not a concern

Looked decidedly ordinary on re-entry when last but one in a Class D at Maure-de-Bretagne on 2 February, and will need to find significantly more

Showed marked improvement when 2nd to INDIANA TESS (2) in a Graignes Class F 2.5 weeks ago. Has ground to make up, and races shod, but can still trot her way into the money

Makes monte debut after holding his own in a Cherbourg Class F 2.5 weeks ago. Is not about to shake things up but should nevertheless acquit himself honourably

Showed her form despite being put out of the race at Vincennes earlier in the month. Is not about to win this but can finish in the mix if she stays in stride

Useful sort with just the one run under his belt since the autumn break. Will have progressed for the race, takes a dip in category, and cannot be ruled out

Has not put a foot out of line since returning to competition. Ran good 4th in a 2700m Vincennes Class D 2 weeks ago and looks thoroughly capable of winning a race of this nature

Previously a good sort but has yet to convince this term and is unlikely to have many takers

Has yet to demonstrate any particular flair for the game and can be confidently discounted

Pleasant 6th of 10 on comeback here a fortnight ago. Will logically have come on for the run and, if sufficiently-fit, can make the frame

Unexceptional individual making first appearance since last October and has no realistic chance

Quality element that is competitively-shod for return from his spell. Ran 3rd in a Class E here on penultimate start and, reunited with Matthieu Abrivard, can contest the finish this time

Back under harness, and debuts at the venue, after a modest effort under the saddle at Vincennes earlier in the month. Sports a fresh configuration but still not a priority

Gave a good account on first goal of the season, running 2nd in a Graignes Class E on 9 February. Will be hard to ignore with shoes off and Alexandre Abrivard in the bike. Attention