Marseille 22 June 2024

Reverts to racing with front pads after coming 5th of 11 finishers in a 2650m Avignon Class F a month ago. Has placed just once in 6 starts at the venue however and is not about to shake things up

8th of 10 finishers in a Class F freshener under these conditions a fortnight ago. Stays shod and best to wait

9th behind HANDY GOLD (9) in a 2650m Class F here last weekend. Secured 3 of his 5 victories at Vivaux though and, sporting a new configuration, looks a player

Hard to fault lately when barefoot and focused, most recently winning a 2000m Class G at Lyon-Parilly early-May. Steps up in class but in current form is easy to like for a minor place

Below-par in last 2, latterly 8th of 11 finishers in a Class E over track and trip last weekend. Shoes off this time however and is not incapable of getting a look-in

6th behind HANDY GOLD (9) in a 2650m Class F here a week ago but is plainly better than that and, with shoes off, can play a leading role from the front line

Serious trotter making first appearance since coming 5th of 18 in a 2725m Lisieux Class F mid-April. Shoes on for comeback and best to hold off

Was freshening up for this when 3rd of 14 in an amateurs Class G over course and distance a week ago. Boasts a fine Vivaux record and looks a decent first-5 prospect

Made short work of a Class F over course and distance 2 weeks ago. Has never disappointed here and is not about to start

Starts for the first time since coming 9th of 13 in a 2850m Hyeres Class E last July. Shoes on and can be ruled out

Last but one, behind GAUDI TIT (14), in a Class F under these conditions 2 weeks ago. Has an abundance of ability but is still in conditioning-mode and can be passed over

Unplaced in last 4, most recently 9th to GAUDI TIT (14) under these conditions a fortnight back, and will have little to contribute

Has not been seen out since faulting in a 2300m Borely Class E late-March. Shoes on and no threat

Got back down to business with success in a Class F over course and distance 2 weeks ago and can again defy the 25m handicap

Would have finished close had he not been sanctioned in a 2300m Borely Class E early last month. Excels when barefoot and will take all the beating

Surprise 5th of 15 in a Class D over course and distance 2 weeks ago. David Cinier could not have hoped for a better entry, but nevertheless appears to be out of his depth

Surprise 3rd of 13 in a 2650m Avignon amateurs Class H late last month. Shod for return to Vivaux and not a threat

Pulled-up in a 2400m Biguglia Class D late April. Unraced since and seems to have no possible chance

Returned to winning ways in a 2650m Carpentras Class H on turf on 12 May. Comes here fresh, barefoot, and with every chance of making the frame

5th here 2 weeks ago before being sanctioned 8 days later in a 2650m Avignon Class H. Appreciates Vivaux conditions though and is unlikely to be far off the mark

A total disappointment this season, most recently last of 10 in a 2850m Feurs Class E 8 days ago, and can be passed over

Made up for his Borely clinker by coming a reassuring 2nd of 13 in a 2650m Avignon Class H on 19 May. Starts in front and, although not a contender, should still acquit himself competitively

Reassured somewhat when 5th of 14 in an amateurs Class G over track and trip a week ago but, in this company, will have too much to do from the 2nd line

3rd in the amateur category at Hyeres late-May before finishing last of 7 in a 2650m monte Class G over course and distance 2 weeks ago, and can expect to have few takers

Was not given a hard race when 8th of 11 finishers in an amateurs Class G over course and distance a week ago. Has yet to impose at Vivaux but is competitively well-in this time

Back in the groove after switching to the claiming division, latterly 2nd in a 2800m Bollene edition, but takes a hike in category and chances limited

Took little time getting back in shape, most recently 3rd of 15 in a 3025m Eauze Class E on 3 June. Hails from a yard in form and can make this his own

3rd of 16 in a 2150m Vichy claimer 10 days ago. Appreciates these conditions and, with David Bekaert reining, is not going to be far from the action

Showed improvement when 6th, a place behind HOOLIGAN OF FEE (4), in a similar event 2 weeks ago, but has more to find this time

Gave a fine account at Borely before faulting in a 2650m Hyeres Class E late last month. Went close here earlier in the year and with application can make his presence felt

Won 2 on the trot before coming 4th of 16 in a 2400m Class F at Beaumont-de-Lomagne a fortnight ago, but has other priorities and is not a concern

Oddly last of 10 in a 2725m Class D at Grenade-sur-Garonne on 2 June when bidding for the hat-trick. Hind shoes off this time and the Bekaert factor can make all the difference. Claim

Stablemate to the favourite, latterly sanctioned in a 2725m Class D at Grenade-sur-Garonne earlier this month. Form is not in question however and, while unlikely to win this, should still give a competitive account

Sanctioned on re-entry in a Class E over track and trip last weekend. Nicolas Mourot in the sulky this time and, from the front row, can put on a decent show

Sanctioned, when preparing for this, in a 2025m Avignon Class H earlier this month and will again have nothing to contribute

3rd here 2 weeks ago before faulting, as favourite, in a Class E over course and distance last weekend but, if focused, can pick up a minor place cheque

Produced 2 decent performances before coming 6th of 11 finishers in a 2650m Avignon Class F a month ago. Reverts to a previous configuration and, with some luck in running, can get a look-in

Won on debut for the Briand stable late-April before coming a forgivable last of 11 in a 2650m Avignon Class F on 19 May, and will be expected to put the record straight

7th of 15 in a 2950m Vichy Class E a month ago. Makes a decent trip to debut at Vivaux and, given the entry, will be afforded every chance

Nordic type returning to France after finishing 9th of 12 over 3140m at Aby late last month and the handicap will not improve his chances

Sanctioned in 3 of last 4, most recently a 2650m Avignon Class H on 2 June. Modified shoeing but still not an obvious choice

Good campaigner but appears to have lost his way, latterly sanctioned in a 2825m Bollene Class E 2 weeks ago, and must first re-establish his credentials

Last of 8 in a 2825m Bollene amateurs Class E 2 weeks ago and faces another arduous task

Atypically 6th of 11 in a Class F over course and distance 3 weeks ago. Has a decent record at the venue and, despite the penalty, still looks competitively well-in

Unreliable type that faulted in a 2850m Lyon-Parilly Class E on 2 June. Shoes back on and will pose no danger

Returns to the harness code after finishing last but one in a monte Class G over course and distance a fortnight back. Barefoot this time but others easier to trust

Faulted in last 4, latterly a Class G over course and distance 2 weeks ago. Showed her form that day though and will be competitive for a place on the podium if Junior Guelpa keeps her trotting

Showed improvement when 6th of 16 in a 3150m amateurs Class G at La Roche-Posay earlier in the month. Has more to find but the front-row start will do her chances no disservice

Complicated mare but solid in last 2, most recently 2nd of 13 in a 3000m Borely Class F late-April. Barefoot for the occasion and, if focused, can wrap this up

Last of 9 in a 2950m Toulouse Class D on 17 May. Hind shoes off this time and is unlikely to cause an upset

Had been in decent shape before faulting in a 2650m Avignon Class F on 19 May. Has no Vivaux references but enjoys a good entry and is unlikely to disappoint

Faithful servant that came 4th of 10 finishers in a similar event here 2 weeks ago. On the back line here and looks more a minor place prospect this time

Faulted in a 2825m Bollene amateurs Class E on 9 June. Has been off the boil all year and can be discounted

Unthreatening 6th of 15 in a 2650m Avignon Class H last Sunday. Better at a lower level though and others preferred

4th of 15 in a 2800m Bollene Class F a fortnight ago. Has been knocking at the door lately and is not incapable of making her Vivaux debut a winning one

Sent for a spell after trotting 6th behind IBELIA DU LOISIR (4) in a 3000m Marseille-Borely Class F on 26 April. Comes here fresh, in competition-mode, and will be no shrinking violet

7th of 11 finishers in a 2650m Avignon Class F on 19 May. Incurs the penalty and, in present condition, can be ruled out

Sanctioned in a 2650m Avignon Class H on 2 June. Has done nothing of note for some time and can be disregarded

Never far from faulting, as he showed in a 3025m Eauze Class F on 3 June, but is useful when focused and, from Line 1, can get in on the action

Encouraging 4th of 11 finishers in a Class E over course and distance last weekend. Has yet to deliver here but is barefoot for the occasion and, from the first line, can play a leading role

Clearly capable but sanctioned in a 2650m Avignon Class E last Sunday and, with shoes on again, will have nothing to offer

2nd of 6 finishers in a 2650m Avignon Class H 3 weeks ago, on just 2nd start back. Breaks in front and, on good behaviour, can bring home the bacon

Showed improvement when 4th of 10 finishers in a 2750m Nemes Class E late-May but in this category will have his work cut out

Sent for a spell after faulting in a 2675m Class F at L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue early-April. Has placed twice at Vivaux this term and will be worth keeping an eye on

7th of 10 finishers in a 2150m Vichy Class F on 27 May. Would have better prospects at a lower level and can be ruled out

Won a 2850m Lyon-Parilly Class F on 25 May. Incurs the penalty once again but must still be considered a contender

Respectably regular for the most part, latterly 3rd of 8 finishers in a 2650m Avignon Class F early-May, but at this level may have too much to do

Trotted 2nd here 3 weeks ago but failed to confirm a week later when last but one in a similar event, and not an obvious choice

Moderate mare that came last but one in a 2650m Carpentras Class F late last month. Barefoot for the occasion but still not an obvious choice

Sanctioned in a 2650m Laon Class F late last month, and incurs the penalty, but is shod to preference, won last time here, and must be afforded respect

Last but one, on re-entry, in a Class C over course and distance 2 weeks ago. Will have come on for the run, races barefoot this time, and is unlikely to return home empty-handed

Surprise 4th of 14 in a Class C over track and trip 2 weeks ago. On back line this time however and chances limited

In the frame in 2 before faulting in a 2650m Avignon Class F on 19 May. Shod as he was when winning here in January and is not to be underestimated

Late developer that faulted 2 weeks ago in a 2800m Bollene Class H and is not about to garner much support

Sanctioned in both starts since the spell, latterly 1 June race of reference, and others easier to back

Has significant potential, most recently 3rd to KENT CLARK (10) in a similar event here 3 weeks ago, and could well impose this time

Still hunting that first win but came an encouraging 3rd of 9 finishers in a Class F under these conditions 3 weeks ago and must be taken more seriously this time around

Form was heading in right direction before faulting in race of reference. Shoes on this time and best to wait

In the frame in 3 of last 4, latterly runner-up to KENT CLARK (10) in 1 June race of reference. On front line again and has a decent chance of getting that maiden monkey off his back

Disappointing so far this season, most recently last of 9 in race of reference, and can be passed over