Lyon La Soie 23 January 2020
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Delicate but not entirely without merit. Could get a look in if applied
Delicate but not entirely without merit. Could get a look in if applied
Moderate filly biting off more than she can chew here and chances limited
Moderate filly biting off more than she can chew here and chances limited
Got off the mark at Saint-Omer in May but has done little of note since
Got off the mark at Saint-Omer in May but has done little of note since
Has won each of three starts since his debut disqualification. Back from a break but has scope
Has won each of three starts since his debut disqualification. Back from a break but has scope
Appears to have lost his way and is best watched until reaffirming. Others preferred
Appears to have lost his way and is best watched until reaffirming. Others preferred
Not easy to handle but returned to form last time out and can make his presence felt racing unshod
Not easy to handle but returned to form last time out and can make his presence felt racing unshod
Lightly raced last-start winner with solid form credentials. One for the shortlist
Lightly raced last-start winner with solid form credentials. One for the shortlist
Gives a good account for the most part and could stake a claim with Raffestin at the helm
Gives a good account for the most part and could stake a claim with Raffestin at the helm
Pleasing 2nd in latest outing and on that should be competitive here. Player
Pleasing 2nd in latest outing and on that should be competitive here. Player
Showed signs of a return to form last time out. Confirmation required
Showed signs of a return to form last time out. Confirmation required
Seldom far off the mark. More needed to win but could play a minor role
Seldom far off the mark. More needed to win but could play a minor role
Has run well with shoes removed so is best watched for now racing fully shod
Has run well with shoes removed so is best watched for now racing fully shod
Winner at Chateauroux in September but has fluffed her lines in both outings since. Must reaffirm
Winner at Chateauroux in September but has fluffed her lines in both outings since. Must reaffirm
Unexceptional colt who has done little in three starts since the spring. Others preferred
Unexceptional colt who has done little in three starts since the spring. Others preferred
Consistent for the most part but not doing enough to win. Place chance
Consistent for the most part but not doing enough to win. Place chance
Unbeaten under these conditions and likely to make another bold winning bid. One to beat
Unbeaten under these conditions and likely to make another bold winning bid. One to beat
Erratic but has ability. Not easy to trust but can't be ruled out either
Erratic but has ability. Not easy to trust but can't be ruled out either
Trainer Pierre Callier is well represented in this competitive opener and his runners (16) FOREVER MARANCOURT and (17) FALGA DE RITZ could dominate the outcome. Preference however is for the former who has a 100% record (3 from 3) under these conditions. The latter has become difficult to predict lately but remains capable and is the highest-earner in the lineup. Both (9) GENTLEMAN LOVER and (7) GULLY D'ARGENVIERE reaffirmed with improved last-start displays and could have a say if reproducing those efforts.
Sanctioned more often than not but did win two starts back. Chance if applied
Sanctioned more often than not but did win two starts back. Chance if applied
Hard to make a case for on current form but could improve for new trainer
Hard to make a case for on current form but could improve for new trainer
Disqualified in his last two starts and needs to get his house in order
Disqualified in his last two starts and needs to get his house in order
Battling long-time maiden who produced a career-best effort last time. More needed
Battling long-time maiden who produced a career-best effort last time. More needed
Appears to have lost his way and is hard to make a case for racing with shoes on
Appears to have lost his way and is hard to make a case for racing with shoes on
Showed improvement last time but remains winless after 37 attempts. Others preferred
Showed improvement last time but remains winless after 37 attempts. Others preferred
Blows hot and cold but remains capable of staking a claim in this. Include
Blows hot and cold but remains capable of staking a claim in this. Include
Cannot be worth any consideration on paper and is easily passed over
Cannot be worth any consideration on paper and is easily passed over
Last-start sanction under the saddle best ignored. Will be competitive in this code
Last-start sanction under the saddle best ignored. Will be competitive in this code
Unreliable but more than capable on a going day. Won't be far off the mark
Unreliable but more than capable on a going day. Won't be far off the mark
Not devoid of ability but is unreliable. Hard to rule out and also hard to ignore
Not devoid of ability but is unreliable. Hard to rule out and also hard to ignore
Showed signs of a return to form in last start. Confirmation required
Showed signs of a return to form in last start. Confirmation required
Consistent for the most part. Ended 2019 in good form and expected to pick up from where he left off
Consistent for the most part. Ended 2019 in good form and expected to pick up from where he left off
Can prove a tricky drive but does remain capable on a going day. Respected
Can prove a tricky drive but does remain capable on a going day. Respected
Good race. (13) EDEN DU BOULAY ended 2019 in good form winning and finishing second in her last two starts and is likely to play a leading role in the outcome if reproducing either of those efforts. (9) ELIXIR CASTELETS will appreciate a return to this code after a prep run under the saddle and should pose a threat. (10) EMIR DU BOUILLON also has a chance on his recent form while (7) EXOTIC OAKS and (11) EFFET SAGA both remain capable of getting a look in despite their recent inconsistency.
Found form in two starts at Jullianges in mid-2019 but has done little since
Found form in two starts at Jullianges in mid-2019 but has done little since
Has a bit to find to win but is unshod and well placed in front. Could surprise
Has a bit to find to win but is unshod and well placed in front. Could surprise
Won at Marseille Vivaux three starts back and solid in both outings since. Player
Won at Marseille Vivaux three starts back and solid in both outings since. Player
Struggled throughout 2019 and is hard to make a case for even without hind shoes
Struggled throughout 2019 and is hard to make a case for even without hind shoes
Useful dual-discipline trotter who could play a minor role. Others preferred
Useful dual-discipline trotter who could play a minor role. Others preferred
Serious mare for the most part under these conditions. Has earning potential
Serious mare for the most part under these conditions. Has earning potential
Capable but unreliable. Hard to trust but as hard to rule out in this
Capable but unreliable. Hard to trust but as hard to rule out in this
Last won a race in June 2017 and has only run a place once since. Look elsewhere
Last won a race in June 2017 and has only run a place once since. Look elsewhere
Has done nothing noteworthy for some time now and her recent form inspires no confidence either. Easily passed over
Has done nothing noteworthy for some time now and her recent form inspires no confidence either. Easily passed over
Showed signs of a return to form under in his last start under the saddle. Needs to confirm switching back to this discipline
Showed signs of a return to form under in his last start under the saddle. Needs to confirm switching back to this discipline
Capable trotter but better without shoes on so is best watched for now
Capable trotter but better without shoes on so is best watched for now
Proven here and is confirmed under these conditions. One for the shortlist
Proven here and is confirmed under these conditions. One for the shortlist
Back in business and likely to play a leading role if reproducing her last run
Back in business and likely to play a leading role if reproducing her last run
Disappointing of late but seldom finishes far off the mark. Place chance
Disappointing of late but seldom finishes far off the mark. Place chance
Blows hot and cold but capable when applied day. Hard to recommend on recent form though
Blows hot and cold but capable when applied day. Hard to recommend on recent form though
Better under the saddle these days so is hard to make a case for in this code
Better under the saddle these days so is hard to make a case for in this code
Consistent for the most part and proven under these conditions. Has claims
Consistent for the most part and proven under these conditions. Has claims
Holding form. Seldom finishes far off the mark and should have a role to play
Holding form. Seldom finishes far off the mark and should have a role to play
Veteran (13) CYBELE PHIL confirmed recent improvement with a creditable 3rd at Bordeaux last time and need only a repeat that effort to land the spoils in this. A return to this code after a last-start sanction under the saddle should bring about an improved effort from (12) CREVIGOR who could pose the biggest threat. Fellow second-row starters (18) CAIMAN DU CITRUS and (17) DAVIDOFF DU KLAU are worthy of consideration as they seldom finish far off the mark. Both (3) EXPRESS SEVEN and (2) DEESSE OF FAIRY are well placed to make their presence felt too. Wide open!
No longer the force of old and is hard to make a case for on poor recent form
No longer the force of old and is hard to make a case for on poor recent form
Has been relatively poor since winning in September. Others preferred
Has been relatively poor since winning in September. Others preferred
Not the most productive horse in the field and will have few takers here
Not the most productive horse in the field and will have few takers here
Disappointing of late. Capable of better but is best watched until reaffirming
Disappointing of late. Capable of better but is best watched until reaffirming
Battling to regain any sort of form and is easily passed over. Others preferred
Battling to regain any sort of form and is easily passed over. Others preferred
Too inconsistent to trust but does pop up in the minors on occasion. Outsider
Too inconsistent to trust but does pop up in the minors on occasion. Outsider
Good 3rd last time when reverting to this code. Chance if confirming that improvement
Good 3rd last time when reverting to this code. Chance if confirming that improvement
Doing exceptionally well at the moment and proven under these conditions. One to beat
Doing exceptionally well at the moment and proven under these conditions. One to beat
Disappointing last run but would have a chance if bouncing back to earlier form
Disappointing last run but would have a chance if bouncing back to earlier form
Enjoyed good fortune at a lower level late last summer. Has only a minor role here
Enjoyed good fortune at a lower level late last summer. Has only a minor role here
Makes little appeal on recent form. Capable of better under these conditions though and could sneak into the money
Makes little appeal on recent form. Capable of better under these conditions though and could sneak into the money
Unshod here and warrants respect after an improved last start. Could have a say
Unshod here and warrants respect after an improved last start. Could have a say
Seldom far off the mark. More needed to win but does have a place chance
Seldom far off the mark. More needed to win but does have a place chance
Well beaten in last two starts and unlikely to trouble the judge on that evidence
Well beaten in last two starts and unlikely to trouble the judge on that evidence
Won three of five starts prior to poor last two outings. Must reaffirm watch for now
Won three of five starts prior to poor last two outings. Must reaffirm watch for now
Won his last two completed races. More than capable but too delicate to trust
Won his last two completed races. More than capable but too delicate to trust
Won an amateur race over the track and trip three starts back but has failed to confirm that form since
Won an amateur race over the track and trip three starts back but has failed to confirm that form since
Hard to recommend after three consecutive disqualifications. Must get her house in order
Hard to recommend after three consecutive disqualifications. Must get her house in order
(8) DERBY D'EPSOM wasn't disgraced in his hat-trick bid when last seen in a stronger race at Agen back in November. He resumes after a break under favourable conditions and is well placed on the front row to reconnect with success. (7) DARWIN BEGONIA (12) DOLLY DU CARBONEL and (13) D'AMOUR DE MAGNY should give the selection something to fear if reproducing improved recent efforts. Both (15) DIABOLO NIGHT and (17) DORIE DE SAUZETTE are capable of getting a look in too if bouncing back to their best.
Showed improvement in last start but needs to do more to play a role in this
Showed improvement in last start but needs to do more to play a role in this
Continues to struggle with stride issues and is easily passed over. Others preferred
Continues to struggle with stride issues and is easily passed over. Others preferred
Showed improvement in his third start at Grenade. Sanctioned in only starts since
Showed improvement in his third start at Grenade. Sanctioned in only starts since
Disqualified last time but had decent form prior to that. Place chance
Disqualified last time but had decent form prior to that. Place chance
Placed once from eight outings and recent efforts do little to inspire confidence
Placed once from eight outings and recent efforts do little to inspire confidence
Runner-up at Paray on debut back in May but has been a complete write-off since
Runner-up at Paray on debut back in May but has been a complete write-off since
Twice 3rd from a dozen starts. Needs to do more to play a role in this
Twice 3rd from a dozen starts. Needs to do more to play a role in this
Showed signs of improvement when finishing 4th last time. More needed
Showed signs of improvement when finishing 4th last time. More needed
Won on debut but has failed to confirm that promise. Others preferred
Won on debut but has failed to confirm that promise. Others preferred
Sanctioned in five of 10 outings but did win two starts back. Chance if applied
Sanctioned in five of 10 outings but did win two starts back. Chance if applied
Consistent for the most part and unlikely to be far off the action. Respect
Consistent for the most part and unlikely to be far off the action. Respect
Has been threatening to shed his maiden tag and will be suited by these conditions
Has been threatening to shed his maiden tag and will be suited by these conditions
Blows hot and cold. Capable of playing a role in this but too unreliable to trust
Blows hot and cold. Capable of playing a role in this but too unreliable to trust
Long-time maiden who is hard to make a case for on recent form. Easily overlooked
Long-time maiden who is hard to make a case for on recent form. Easily overlooked
Tricky but otherwise a decent trotter. Could have a say if off on the right foot
Tricky but otherwise a decent trotter. Could have a say if off on the right foot
Consistent for the most part and could make improvement with hind shoes removed. Chance
Consistent for the most part and could make improvement with hind shoes removed. Chance
Promising sort. Needed last run and should have more to offer with improved fitness
Promising sort. Needed last run and should have more to offer with improved fitness
Consistent (12) GIN KAS caught the eye when returning from a break at Borely recently and need only repeat that effort to belatedly open his account. He is proven racing to the right and will benefit from the services of Pierre Callier in the sulky. (17) GRAVNER who shed his maiden tag two starts back is reunited with Lucas Verriere and is most likely of these to pose a threat. (4) GATSBY CERISE and (8) GAMIN DU SABLIER come next.
Ludo de Castelle four-year-old debutante. Mickael Cormy trains and drives
Ludo de Castelle four-year-old debutante. Mickael Cormy trains and drives
Has hinted at ability but has no more than a place chance. More needed to win
Has hinted at ability but has no more than a place chance. More needed to win
Was 2nd at Saint-Jean-de-Monts in second start but has done nothing of note in five outing since
Was 2nd at Saint-Jean-de-Monts in second start but has done nothing of note in five outing since
Had shown promise prior to enduring stride issues. Should improve with shoes removed
Had shown promise prior to enduring stride issues. Should improve with shoes removed
Disappointing last run having improved to finish 2nd in prior outing. Capable of better
Disappointing last run having improved to finish 2nd in prior outing. Capable of better
Has form to be competitive. Needs to do more to win but has a place chance
Has form to be competitive. Needs to do more to win but has a place chance
Was a pleasing 3rd three runs back but has flopped twice since. Must reaffirm
Was a pleasing 3rd three runs back but has flopped twice since. Must reaffirm
Struggling to make her mark and recent runs have only been moderate. Others preferred
Struggling to make her mark and recent runs have only been moderate. Others preferred
Poor recent form but has run well enough when in the mood. Could play a minor role
Poor recent form but has run well enough when in the mood. Could play a minor role
Posted a promising effort at Avingnon in June but has blown hot and cold since
Posted a promising effort at Avingnon in June but has blown hot and cold since
Consistent filly with solid form credentials. Can make her presence felt
Consistent filly with solid form credentials. Can make her presence felt
Made improvement last time but must raise her game again to play a role in this
Made improvement last time but must raise her game again to play a role in this
Won on debut but has lost her way since and has been well beaten in each start since
Won on debut but has lost her way since and has been well beaten in each start since
Caught the eye with an improved last start and could have a say in this if confirming
Caught the eye with an improved last start and could have a say in this if confirming
More experienced than most but has only modest form. Others preferred
More experienced than most but has only modest form. Others preferred
Made the expected improvement last time out in second start after a rest. More needed
Made the expected improvement last time out in second start after a rest. More needed
Back in business since returning from a rest and likely to go close. Follow
Back in business since returning from a rest and likely to go close. Follow
Long-time maiden with poor recent form. Has only a minor role to play in this
Long-time maiden with poor recent form. Has only a minor role to play in this
Intriguing contest. (17) GOTHAM CITY has rediscovered her form in 2020 and run well in both starts this year including an improved 2nd here last time out and with further improvement likely could go one better despite her second-row starting berth. (4) GRACE DE REBECQ has failed to fulfill the promise shown early in her career but she could pose a threat racing unshod for the first time and is worth another chance. (11) GAIETY OAKS and (14) GLADYS DJOC are others to consider after pleasing recent outings.
Disappointing last run but likely to make a bold bid under these conditions
Disappointing last run but likely to make a bold bid under these conditions
Won on debut at Jullianges last year but has regressed since. Must reaffirm
Won on debut at Jullianges last year but has regressed since. Must reaffirm
Still pursuing maiden win but seldom finishes far from the action. Consider
Still pursuing maiden win but seldom finishes far from the action. Consider
Long-time maiden but can trot when in the mood. Has earning potential
Long-time maiden but can trot when in the mood. Has earning potential
Showed improvement in last start and could play a role if making further progress
Showed improvement in last start and could play a role if making further progress
Has been struggling of late and is probably best watched for now. Others preferred
Has been struggling of late and is probably best watched for now. Others preferred
Remains barefoot but struggling of late and needs to do more play a role. Unlikely
Remains barefoot but struggling of late and needs to do more play a role. Unlikely
Completely off the boil since imposing under harness during the spring. Must reaffirm
Completely off the boil since imposing under harness during the spring. Must reaffirm
Moderate mare who ran into the money at this level last year. Others preferred
Moderate mare who ran into the money at this level last year. Others preferred
Has shown nothing to get excited about and is unlikely to trouble the judge in this
Has shown nothing to get excited about and is unlikely to trouble the judge in this
Sanctioned in his last three starts so hard to recommend. Must get his house in order
Sanctioned in his last three starts so hard to recommend. Must get his house in order
Decent 4th three starts back but has been disappointing in both starts since
Decent 4th three starts back but has been disappointing in both starts since
Moderate sort who has placed just twice from 18 outings. Others preferred
Moderate sort who has placed just twice from 18 outings. Others preferred
Opened his account at Feurs back in July but has gone off the boil since. Unlikely
Opened his account at Feurs back in July but has gone off the boil since. Unlikely
Struggling of late and with shoes on is not likely to change his ways
Struggling of late and with shoes on is not likely to change his ways
Has struggled to make his mark in recent starts and is unlikely to trouble the judge
Has struggled to make his mark in recent starts and is unlikely to trouble the judge
Was 3rd in a claimer three starts back but has been sanctioned in both starts since
Was 3rd in a claimer three starts back but has been sanctioned in both starts since
Acquitted himself creditably at a higher level last time. Respected in this grade
Acquitted himself creditably at a higher level last time. Respected in this grade
Hard to assess. (1) FOR EVER D'AURCY fluffed his lines last time but is forgiven that disappointment and taken to make amends racing unshod in this modest lineup. (18) FACTO PRIOR acquitted himself creditably in a better race at Argentan last time and a repeat of that effort should see him challenge for race honours. Both (4) FOLLOW ME VISAIS and (5) FEERIE DELO are likely to stake a claim if building on improved recent efforts.
Made no impression on debut. Can only improve with experience - watch for now
Made no impression on debut. Can only improve with experience - watch for now
Sanctioned in both starts so hard to make a case for. Must get her house in order
Sanctioned in both starts so hard to make a case for. Must get her house in order
Disqualified on debut. Likely to have come on since but is best watched for now
Disqualified on debut. Likely to have come on since but is best watched for now
Would have come on from debut sanction but is best watched until showing improvement
Would have come on from debut sanction but is best watched until showing improvement
Well beaten in both starts last year. Needs to improve to get a look in
Well beaten in both starts last year. Needs to improve to get a look in
Has shown little to wrote home about and is hard to recommend against these rivals
Has shown little to wrote home about and is hard to recommend against these rivals
Has failed to make her mark in each of five outings. Easily overlooked
Has failed to make her mark in each of five outings. Easily overlooked
Not disgraced in finishing 6th under the saddle on debut. Open to improvement
Not disgraced in finishing 6th under the saddle on debut. Open to improvement
Was a creditable 5th last time after debut 7th. Likely to make further progress
Was a creditable 5th last time after debut 7th. Likely to make further progress
Pleasing 4th on debut and will be wiser to the task now so should be competitive
Pleasing 4th on debut and will be wiser to the task now so should be competitive
Has form and experience on her side. More needed to win but won't be far off the mark
Has form and experience on her side. More needed to win but won't be far off the mark
Improved to finish 2nd last time and with further progress likely could go one better
Improved to finish 2nd last time and with further progress likely could go one better
(12) HOPE AND GLORY was not disgraced when runner-up last time out and could go one better this time.(10) HOPEFULLY JET ran well enough when fourth on his debut that with further improvement likely he could be a big danger to the selection. (11) HACKER LIGNERIES has been running well at this course and is clearly not out of it. (9) HAPPY LE FOL is progressing and could finish in the money.
