Laval 24 April 2025

Won 2 from 3 before running 3rd of 7 finishers in a 2850m Class F at Maure-de-Bretagne a month back. Is clearly close to his best and will be no soft touch

8th of 14 in a 2700m Vincennes Class E on 8 April. Cannot be considered a priority but the engagement of Matthieu Abrivard will do his prospects no disservice

Returns to a track he appreciates after being sanctioned in a 2700m Vincennes Class E earlier in the month. Takes on a tough bunch of horses though and is unlikely to rock the boat

Won a 3200m Vannes Class F on re-entry 11 days ago. Steps back up in category, with morale intact, and is not incapable of bringing home the bacon

Disappointing so far this term, latterly sanctioned in a 3250m Saumur Class F on 30 March, and will struggle to make his presence felt

Sanctioned on return to competition in a 2875m Argentan Class E on 19 March. Is never far from faulting and is no great fan of Laval, but can surprise and should not be ruled out

Pleased on Caen comeback before faulting in a 2875m Argentan Class E on 19 March. Has merit but may just be taking on too much

Last but one, on re-entry, in a 2150m Enghien Class E a week ago. Is patently better than that, likes Laval, and if focused will take all the beating

Last of 12 when being prepared for this in a 2150m Enghien Class E a week ago. Is confirmed in the category and barefoot this time is not to be underestimated

Lost his action in a 2800m Cholet Class E on Monday. Hind shoes off for first time but others still preferred

7th of 16 in a 2825m Cordemais Class E on 30 March. Is new to the venue and unlikely to make much impact

Useful trotter making first appearance since being sanctioned in a 3000m Nantes Class F mid-January, but is going to need the race

Made it 2 on the trot when comfortably winning a 2825m Class F at Le Croise-Laroche late last month. Competitively-shod this time and can bring the fight to JANE CASH (13)

Sanctioned when well-supported in a 3125m Angers Class F 2 weeks ago. Eric Raffin in the bike and warrants considerable respect

Just failed to pull off the hat-trick early last month when 2nd of 18 in a 2675m Class F at Le Mont-Saint-Michel. Steps up in category and returns to racing left-handed, but still looks capable of getting in on the action

7th of 18 in a 3125m Angers Class E on 22 March. Is being aimed too high this time and can be passed over

Returned to winning ways 10 days ago when easily securing a 2150m Argentan amateurs Class G. Takes on a better lot this time but is in sufficiently good form to make first 5

Showed improvement at Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne earlier in the month when 3rd of 15 in a 2675m Class F. Gets on well with her driver and should not be overlooked

Back under harness after finishing 6th of 9 in a 2875m Enghien monte Class E a week ago. Barefoot this time but still not a priority

Starts for first time since October 2023. Still being conditioned and poses no danger

In the frame in 2 of last 3, most recently 2nd of 16 in a 2875m Class E at Meslay-du-Maine on 18 March. Shod as she was when 2nd here last summer and has a realistic chance of opening her 2025 account

3rd over course and distance in an amateurs event prior to faulting in a 2100m Vincennes amateurs Class G on 8 April, and others easier to trust

10th of 11 finishers behind JOCKEY (5) in a Class E over course and distance, on re-entry, mid-February. Has not been seen since but if close to fit, can put on a good show

Close 3rd behind JANE CASH (13) at Meslay before coming 3rd of 18 in a 2450m Caen Class E in late-March. Is plainly on the boil and will be competitive for a spot on the podium

Flattering 5th of 6 here last month prior to faulting in a 2700m Meral amateurs harness Class H 2.5 weeks ago, and has no realistic chance

Returns to the code after being sanctioned in a 3200m Vannes harness Class F 11 days ago. Shoes on this time and others easier to back

2nd of 10, on first start since the break, in a 2550m in an amateurs Class H at Gournay-en-Bray a month ago, but a repeat seems improbable

3rd of 10 to IDEAL DU NOYER (10) in a 2550m Reims Class D a fortnight ago, on first start since October. Will have cone on for the race and must be considered a contender

Last of 6 in a 2175m Vincennes Class D in late-February. Enjoys a good record with his partner though who will be eager to repeat last performance here in February

Quality element making first appearance since coming 4th of 9 in a 2850m Vincennes Class D on 20 February. Shoes on for comeback and best to wait

Versatile Swede that ran 3rd of 11 in a 2700m Vincennes Class E on 22 March. Comes to Laval fresh and will be expected to contest the finish

Looked decidedly ordinary when 12th of 14 in a 2875m Argentan Class F 10 days ago and latest numbers do nothing to inspire confidence

Last but one, a place behind FALAISIEN DU RIB (8), in a 2875m Argentan Class F 10 days ago. Shoes on once more and best to hold off

Met little opposition on re-entry when successful in a 2550m Reims Class D a fortnight ago. Will have come on for the run and a repeat is well within his capacity

Oddly below-par when 7th of 11 behind VASTERBO IMTHEMAN (7) in a 2700m Vincennes Class E on 22 March. Has otherwise been in dec form and enjoys a decent chance to set things straight

4th of 9 in a 2875m Enghien Class E a week ago, on first start for 2 months. Appreciates these conditions and can again finish in the mix

Sanctioned early but nevertheless showed his form in a Class E over track and trip on 12 March. In this company though will have nothing to offer

Returns to the monte code after being sanctioned in a 3200m Fougeres Class E a month ago and can expect to have few friends in the markets

Back under the saddle after finishing 9th of 11 in a 2600m Parilly harness claimer 2 weeks ago. Has yet to deliver at Laval but enjoys an excellent entry and does not make the trip just to see the sights

9th of 16 on return to competition 3 weeks ago in a 3100m Angers Gr.3. Is still being conditioned and best to hold off

Endured all sorts of woes when 6th of 14 behind HUNT (10) in a 2400m Amiens Class D 2.5 weeks ago. Form is not in question and with his trainer back in the bike, should logically make amends and can impose

10th of 14 behind HUNT (10) in a 2400m Amiens Class D 2.5 weeks ago. Stays shod this time and can be confidently passed over

Unseen since being sanctioned in a 2850m Vincennes monte Class D mid-December and can expect to have few friends

Sanctioned, on first start since the break, in a 2800m Pontchateau Class D last week. Stays shod and best to wait

Has not been seen out since finishing last but one in a 2850m Vincennes Class C last August and will need the run

8th of 18 behind GRAND SOURIRE (13) in a 2625m Cherbourg Class D earlier in the month. Barefoot as he was when placing here in early-March and should not be ruled out

Good 3rd of 11 in a 2150m Enghien Class D early last month. Comes here fresh, sports modified shoeing, and will be expected to play an active role

Good 2nd of 14 in a 2400m Amiens Class D 2.5 weeks ago. Has yet to be bested at Laval and Florian Desmigneux will be keen to keep that fact relevant

Unthreatening 7th of 12 in a 2325m Toulouse Class B a fortnight ago. Has never shown much liking for Laval conditions though and chances appear slim

Sanctioned in a 2250m Enghien monte Class C a month back. Should not be too hastily-judged, has form here, and will not be far off the mark if focused

Gave a reassuringly good account when 2nd of 18 in a 2625m Cherbourg Class D earlier in the month. Has shown a liking for these conditions and will not be going home empty-handed

13th of 16, on return to competition, in a 2800m Pontchateau Class D last week. Appreciates these conditions and racing barefoot will only enhance her already good prospects

Fine servant making first start since finishing last but one in a 2700m Vincennes Class B in early-February. Shoes fitted and no threat this time

Distant last of 15 in a 2100m Vincennes Class C on 5 April and despite a good entry, and racing barefoot, has no possible chance

Sanctioned on re-entry in a 2800m Tours Class F on 13 April and would be preferred under the saddle

Made it 2 on the trot when winning a 2500m Reims Class F on 20 March. Steps up in category but has earned his place here and although unlikely to pull off the hat-trick, can still play a prominent part

Imposed at Mauquenchy on comeback before being sanctioned in a Class E over track and trip on 29 March. Is plainly a colt for the future and will be expected to redeem himself

Encouraging 4th of 13 in a 2725m Graignes Class E earlier this month. Takes on a better lot this time though and is unlikely to shake things up

Impressive despite losing his action in a Class E over course and distance late-March. Has already imposed under these conditions and, on good behaviour, can confirm

Classy, and unbeaten, type making first appearance since completing the hat-trick in a Class E over course and distance last September. Is better than many here but will not be given a hard race

Ran 2nd over 2650m here before making short work of a 2850m Class F at Maure-de-Bretagne a month ago, and a similar performance would see him win this

6th of 13 behind LEON DE L'AUNAY (5) in a 2725m Graignes Class E on comeback earlier this month. Has already imposed here, sports a fresh configuration, and can pick up a cheque

Starts for first time since running 6th of 16 in a 3000m Nantes Class E late-January. Shoes on and will need the race

2nd on re-entry 3 weeks ago before inheriting (a deserved) success in a 2800m Chartres Class F 10 days later. Goes well for Benjamin Rochard and will be expected to challenge for a place on the podium

Ran 2nd on re-entry but failed to confirm when 9th of 12 finishers in a 3250m Saumur Class F late last month. Races first-time barefoot but others still preferred

Sanctioned early in a 2500m Reims Class F last week but nevertheless displayed her form and will be no easy touch if his trainer keeps her focused

Failed to confirm Le Croise-Laroche performance when quickly sanctioned in a 2700m Vincennes Class E last week. Eric Raffin in the bike this time and can finish in the mix if she takes to the Laval profile

Makes first start since being sanctioned in a 2700m Vincennes monte Class D last September. Is going to need the race

Gave a good account to run 2nd of 16 in a 2800m Tours Class F 11 days ago. Goes well for Alexandre Abrivard and has the wherewithal to spice things up

Unraced since coming 6th of 16 in a 2150m Enghien claimer last October and is not about to spring any surprises

Makes Laval debut after running 4th of 11 in a 2825m Cordemais Class E late last month. Clearly at the top of her game and will be expected to apply the pressure on LOLLIPOP DU CEBE (12). Chance

Pleasant 4th of 9 finishers, on re-entry, in a 2725m Graignes Class E on 13 April. Is not about to cause an upset but, competitively-shod, should nevertheless hold her own

Unraced since being sanctioned in a 2175m Vincennes Class E in early-February. Has been reconfigured for the occasion, has evident ability, and with stride in cheque is unlikely to let the side down. First 5

Ran 2nd here late-February but trounced next time when last of 11 in a 2450m Caen Class E on 13 March, and can be ruled out

Unremarkable 8th of 12 in a 2700m Vincennes Class E mid-month and will have nothing to contribute

Made up for a pair of sanctions when successful in a 2800m Pontchateau Class E last week. Is head-and-shoulders better than most here and on good behaviour can wrap this up

9th of 15 in a 2100m Vincennes Class D mid-February. Remains shod for comeback and best to keep one's powder dry

Runner-up in last 2, latterly a 2750m Class E at La Capelle 2.5 weeks ago. Is patently close to getting off the mark and must be considered a leading contender