Marseille 29 January 2020
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Occasionally indisciplined but left a very good impression on first start back. Makes first appearance here but still looks dangerous
Occasionally indisciplined but left a very good impression on first start back. Makes first appearance here but still looks dangerous
Quality element that flew up on comeback under these conditions last month. Has had time to freshen up and even stepping up in class looks the one to beat
Quality element that flew up on comeback under these conditions last month. Has had time to freshen up and even stepping up in class looks the one to beat
Useful sort at a lower level. Unseen since late September and with shoes on is unlikely to shake things up
Useful sort at a lower level. Unseen since late September and with shoes on is unlikely to shake things up
Unremarkable filly that placed just once last season and no threat on first outing for five months
Unremarkable filly that placed just once last season and no threat on first outing for five months
Modest type with better references in the claiming division and in current form will have nothing to give
Modest type with better references in the claiming division and in current form will have nothing to give
Unremarkable filly that has looked very ordinary this winter and chances slim at best
Unremarkable filly that has looked very ordinary this winter and chances slim at best
Has evident ability but sanctioned in last four and has never shown any liking for Vivaux
Has evident ability but sanctioned in last four and has never shown any liking for Vivaux
No champion but respectable on a good day and can get a look in if she takes to the new profile
No champion but respectable on a good day and can get a look in if she takes to the new profile
Not the worst horse here but out of the picture in last four and her Vivaux record speaks for itself
Not the worst horse here but out of the picture in last four and her Vivaux record speaks for itself
Consistently in the thick of things last season. Just one race under her belt since the break but will have come of for the run and will be no pushover
Consistently in the thick of things last season. Just one race under her belt since the break but will have come of for the run and will be no pushover
35 starts and yet to lose her maiden tag but showed improvement behind (13) FILLE A LOLO a fortnight ago and must be respected
35 starts and yet to lose her maiden tag but showed improvement behind (13) FILLE A LOLO a fortnight ago and must be respected
Fourth to (13) FILLE A LOLO mid month but less effective last week and unlikely to spring any surprises
Fourth to (13) FILLE A LOLO mid month but less effective last week and unlikely to spring any surprises
Hardy element when unshod. Latterly second over track and trip and can again finish in the mix
Hardy element when unshod. Latterly second over track and trip and can again finish in the mix
Following a tricky start to her career (2) FANTASY WINNER began to come good before her autumn break. She imposed with ease on re-entry over course and distance last month and in similar form can double her money. Devienne will nevertheless be wary of the tricky but capable (1) FLORA D'ARC who similarly made her mark on comeback. Very faithful for the most part (10) FANCY DE MAI gave a good account on her first start back and with Ensch in the sulky this time will be competitive for a place in the frame. (13) FILLE A LOLO has not once failed to deliver when barefoot and her recent effort over track and trip bodes well for her chances.
Pleased more than once last season but off the boil this winter and chances limited
Pleased more than once last season but off the boil this winter and chances limited
By no means the best horse here but always gives his best. Respectable in last two here and with hind shoes off for the occasion must be afforded respect
By no means the best horse here but always gives his best. Respectable in last two here and with hind shoes off for the occasion must be afforded respect
Capable when focused but has done nothing of note since last summer and needs to improve on latest effort behind (15) ENERGIE DE MAX
Capable when focused but has done nothing of note since last summer and needs to improve on latest effort behind (15) ENERGIE DE MAX
As delicate as they come these days but hard to fault when focused. Yet to make his mark at Vivaux though and others easier to back
As delicate as they come these days but hard to fault when focused. Yet to make his mark at Vivaux though and others easier to back
In the frame in all three since returning to racing barefoot. Pleased under these conditions last time and even though stepping up in class can still give this a good go
In the frame in all three since returning to racing barefoot. Pleased under these conditions last time and even though stepping up in class can still give this a good go
Previously a decent sort but no force in this category. Reassured in a Cagnes claimer two weeks ago but must still take his game up a notch
Previously a decent sort but no force in this category. Reassured in a Cagnes claimer two weeks ago but must still take his game up a notch
Lightly raced type that flew up in a similar event nine days ago. Goes barefoot again and can double his money
Lightly raced type that flew up in a similar event nine days ago. Goes barefoot again and can double his money
Just one win to his name in 57 starts but showed marked improvement at Lyon a fortnight ago and must be retained
Just one win to his name in 57 starts but showed marked improvement at Lyon a fortnight ago and must be retained
Unexceptional mare that has done nothing of note for past ten months and is unlikely to spring any surprises
Unexceptional mare that has done nothing of note for past ten months and is unlikely to spring any surprises
Gives a good account for the most part when applied and unshod but very disappointing at Cagnes last time and with an extra 25m to run this time will need to find more
Gives a good account for the most part when applied and unshod but very disappointing at Cagnes last time and with an extra 25m to run this time will need to find more
Modest mare that has even failed to make any impression in the claiming division and can be ruled out
Modest mare that has even failed to make any impression in the claiming division and can be ruled out
Got the winter off to a good start but has since come off the boil and needs to reaffirm
Got the winter off to a good start but has since come off the boil and needs to reaffirm
Can trot but not the most reliable. Just second start back and with shoes on will have little to offer
Can trot but not the most reliable. Just second start back and with shoes on will have little to offer
In the frame in two of four under these conditions. Trainer in the sulky this time and looks competitive for the win
In the frame in two of four under these conditions. Trainer in the sulky this time and looks competitive for the win
Got back in the game after a solid effort over course and distance recently and in similar form can again go close
Got back in the game after a solid effort over course and distance recently and in similar form can again go close
No slouch on a good day but below par since last summer. Showed improvement last time and with freshness on her side could well make the first five
No slouch on a good day but below par since last summer. Showed improvement last time and with freshness on her side could well make the first five
In the frame in two of four here and latterly under the saddle before prepping shod at Cagnes (14) ERNESTINA is back barefoot and can finally return to winning ways. That being said (7) ELEGANT DE BOLERO most recently imposed with ease over course and distance and the 25m head-start does nothing to diminish his chances. (15) ENERGIE DE MAX is not the most dependable horse in the field but she most recently reassured under these conditions and can again make the frame. (5) EASTON HEIGHTS is enjoying something of a renaissance and latterly gave a solid effort over track and trip. (16) ENAMOURA LOULOU is no longer the horse she once was but will be fresh and must not be underestimated.
Regularly gives everything he has but that is seldom enough and latest effort left a lot to be desired
Regularly gives everything he has but that is seldom enough and latest effort left a lot to be desired
Moderate trotter that returns to the venue on the back of four straight sanctions and will have few takers
Moderate trotter that returns to the venue on the back of four straight sanctions and will have few takers
Capable but considerably better when unshod and no chance on first start back
Capable but considerably better when unshod and no chance on first start back
Quality individual that has twice finished second here and in current form can finally open his Vivaux account
Quality individual that has twice finished second here and in current form can finally open his Vivaux account
Not the most reliable but has ability. Pleased in a similar event on penultimate start but just front shoes off and best to wait
Not the most reliable but has ability. Pleased in a similar event on penultimate start but just front shoes off and best to wait
Erratic but in the frame in both starts here this month and latterly third to (7) DORNADO. In similar form will not be too far off the mark
Erratic but in the frame in both starts here this month and latterly third to (7) DORNADO. In similar form will not be too far off the mark
Not at his most productive this winter but reassured in an amateur event here nine days ago and is not incapable of making the first five
Not at his most productive this winter but reassured in an amateur event here nine days ago and is not incapable of making the first five
Yet to get into his stride this winter but is a serious campaigner when in shape. Barefoot for his return to the venue and can give (4) ESPOIR DES OMBRES a run for his money
Yet to get into his stride this winter but is a serious campaigner when in shape. Barefoot for his return to the venue and can give (4) ESPOIR DES OMBRES a run for his money
A total write off since trotting second at Borely during the autumn and can be passed over
A total write off since trotting second at Borely during the autumn and can be passed over
Returned to winning ways at Pont Chateau last month but at this level is unlikely to shake things up
Returned to winning ways at Pont Chateau last month but at this level is unlikely to shake things up
Got back in the game with a fine Cagnes victory earlier in the month. 25m worse off this time but a player all the same
Got back in the game with a fine Cagnes victory earlier in the month. 25m worse off this time but a player all the same
Has a good record here and pleased over 3175m recently. On the back line but still competitive for a cheque
Has a good record here and pleased over 3175m recently. On the back line but still competitive for a cheque
(4) ESPOIR DES OMBRES has turned a corner since returning to racing unshod behind. He is considerable better than his latest result would suggest and can have his way this time. (8) EROS DES LIARDS has not been his typically dynamic self this winter but he has been specifically prepared for this and going barefoot for the occasion looks the principal danger. (11) ESPOIR D'YVEL imposed in marginally better company at Cagnes three weeks ago and even from the second line this time still looks competitive for a place in the frame. (12) BACCARAT TEJY drops back in trip following a good third place over longer here a fortnight ago and can again figure prominently.
Useful sort that has won at this level but below par in last three. Benefits from a short breather though and will generate some interest
Useful sort that has won at this level but below par in last three. Benefits from a short breather though and will generate some interest
Can trot on a good day and will have come on from her recent run behind (11) DIAMS DE BASSIERE but still no more than a minor place prospect
Can trot on a good day and will have come on from her recent run behind (11) DIAMS DE BASSIERE but still no more than a minor place prospect
Erratic but nevertheless beat (4) DEFI DU REYNARD here two weeks ago. Unlikely to repeat but can still get in on the action
Erratic but nevertheless beat (4) DEFI DU REYNARD here two weeks ago. Unlikely to repeat but can still get in on the action
Like a horse reborn since switching to the amateur division. Adores Vivaux and will take some beating
Like a horse reborn since switching to the amateur division. Adores Vivaux and will take some beating
Has started to show improvement following a dry patch but still has her work cut out
Has started to show improvement following a dry patch but still has her work cut out
Tricky type with respectable amateur credentials but others still easier to back
Tricky type with respectable amateur credentials but others still easier to back
Confirmed at this level but has looked very ordinary over recent months and the handicap does him no favours
Confirmed at this level but has looked very ordinary over recent months and the handicap does him no favours
Has been very hard to fault over recent weeks. Good third in a similar event at Cagnes ten days ago and can again make his presence felt
Has been very hard to fault over recent weeks. Good third in a similar event at Cagnes ten days ago and can again make his presence felt
Won a Vichy Class B last September but totally off the boil since and has no realistic chance
Won a Vichy Class B last September but totally off the boil since and has no realistic chance
On a good run of form this winter. Imposed at this level recently and even though 25m worse off this time can still make the frame
On a good run of form this winter. Imposed at this level recently and even though 25m worse off this time can still make the frame
Quality trotter that consistently makes his presence felt. On the back line here but drops significantly down the class ladder and looks main threat to (4) DEFI DU REYNARD
Quality trotter that consistently makes his presence felt. On the back line here but drops significantly down the class ladder and looks main threat to (4) DEFI DU REYNARD
,Simply superb since embarking on his new vocation in the amateur category (4) DEFI DU REYNARD missed out by little on his four-timer here a fortnight ago but is eminently capable of imposing this time. He will nevertheless face considerable opposition from the ultra-consistent (11) DIAMS DE BASSIERE who takes a big dip in class for the occasion. (10) CHARLESTON PIYA secured an amateur event at Cagnes ten days ago and even though on the back line this time he still looks a player. (3) DOUDOU MAGIC denied the selection success mid-month but looks more a bit player this time around.
Sanctioned two for two. Races left handed for the first time and not an obvious choice
Sanctioned two for two. Races left handed for the first time and not an obvious choice
Sanctioned in first three before edging (5) GOLDORACK DU BOIS to finish second over track and trip last time and will garner significantly more support on this occasion
Sanctioned in first three before edging (5) GOLDORACK DU BOIS to finish second over track and trip last time and will garner significantly more support on this occasion
Late developer that imposed on debut before trotting fifth to (2) GOLD FROM next time but must still take his game up a notch
Late developer that imposed on debut before trotting fifth to (2) GOLD FROM next time but must still take his game up a notch
Moderate type that could manage only fifth at Cagnes when first time barefoot and will have few takers
Moderate type that could manage only fifth at Cagnes when first time barefoot and will have few takers
Still chasing that elusive first win but gave an excellent account behind (2) GOLD FROM last time here. Top driver at the helm this time and will be no easy touch
Still chasing that elusive first win but gave an excellent account behind (2) GOLD FROM last time here. Top driver at the helm this time and will be no easy touch
Modest trotter that has made no impact so far this winter and will have few takers
Modest trotter that has made no impact so far this winter and will have few takers
Yet to get off the mark but was eyecatching here nine days ago and given his liking for Vivaux can go close
Yet to get off the mark but was eyecatching here nine days ago and given his liking for Vivaux can go close
Useful type that reassured on comeback here a fortnight ago. Incurs no penalty this time and can make the first five
Useful type that reassured on comeback here a fortnight ago. Incurs no penalty this time and can make the first five
Regularly gives everything he has but looked very ordinary last time out and poses no threat
Regularly gives everything he has but looked very ordinary last time out and poses no threat
Imposed over course and distance during the autumn. Less effective in two since and the extra 25m does him no favours
Imposed over course and distance during the autumn. Less effective in two since and the extra 25m does him no favours
Can trot but blows hot and cold. Never closer than 4th when racing left handed and others easier to back
Can trot but blows hot and cold. Never closer than 4th when racing left handed and others easier to back
Fine trotter making Vivaux debut at the top of his game and with application can impose
Fine trotter making Vivaux debut at the top of his game and with application can impose
(12) GALDRIC D'ECHAL may not be the easiest of horses to handle but he has been blessed with ability. He could well have pulled off the double at Cagnes last time had he not faulted and with more focus can make amends. (7) GO FAST TEJY has decent references here and given how well her performed last time will have a lot to offer from the front line. (5) GOLDORACK DU BOIS finished behind (2) GOLD FROM that day but has been entrusted to David Bekaert for the occasion and can turn the tables.
Undeniably capable but sanctioned in last seven and will not be easy to trust
Undeniably capable but sanctioned in last seven and will not be easy to trust
Unexceptional filly that has been struggling with stride issues for some time and needs to get her house in order
Unexceptional filly that has been struggling with stride issues for some time and needs to get her house in order
Lightly raced but in the frame in two of three and latterly second to (13) GRAZIELLA BOND. Is first time barefoot and can apply more pressure
Lightly raced but in the frame in two of three and latterly second to (13) GRAZIELLA BOND. Is first time barefoot and can apply more pressure
15 outings and yet to get off the mark. Disappointing this winter and unlikely to spring any surprises
15 outings and yet to get off the mark. Disappointing this winter and unlikely to spring any surprises
Capable sort that pleased on lone appearance here but has twice failed to confirm and others easier to back
Capable sort that pleased on lone appearance here but has twice failed to confirm and others easier to back
Solid last season even though still a maiden. Found wanting on recent return however and must show improvement
Solid last season even though still a maiden. Found wanting on recent return however and must show improvement
Showed early promise but has struggled since being stepped up in class and will have her work cut out on first start back
Showed early promise but has struggled since being stepped up in class and will have her work cut out on first start back
Kicked her career off smartly last spring. Below par on recent return though and will need another outing
Kicked her career off smartly last spring. Below par on recent return though and will need another outing
Has looked a different horse since the autumn. Caught the eye here three weeks ago and can again finish in the mix
Has looked a different horse since the autumn. Caught the eye here three weeks ago and can again finish in the mix
Respectable filly that pleased on lone start here. Shoes off for first time and even from the second line can put on a good show
Respectable filly that pleased on lone start here. Shoes off for first time and even from the second line can put on a good show
Useful on a good day and has imposed under these conditions. Fourth to (12) GLORIA TURGOT last time but still has more to find
Useful on a good day and has imposed under these conditions. Fourth to (12) GLORIA TURGOT last time but still has more to find
Delicate but can trot when applied. Gave a fine account on comeback at Cagnes and in similar form will not go home empty handed
Delicate but can trot when applied. Gave a fine account on comeback at Cagnes and in similar form will not go home empty handed
Made no bones about imposing her will over course and distance a fortnight ago. Hind shoes off again and can confirm
Made no bones about imposing her will over course and distance a fortnight ago. Hind shoes off again and can confirm
(13) GRAZIELLA BOND got that maiden monkey off her back here two weeks ago and given how well she did it can double her money. The promising (3) GASCOGNE DE L'ITON finished closest to her that day and again looks the main threat. (10) GALATEE DU DOLLAR regularly finishes in the mix and even from the back line can make the frame. (9) GIULIA D'ATOUT steps marginally up in category after trotting second under these conditions earlier in the month and from the front row can give this another good go.
By some margin the most modest horse in the field and can be confidently ruled out
By some margin the most modest horse in the field and can be confidently ruled out
Sanctioned on lone appearance here but has bags of ability. Showed his form last time and with application can play a leading role
Sanctioned on lone appearance here but has bags of ability. Showed his form last time and with application can play a leading role
Quality trotter that has taken well to Vivaux conditions. Only beaten by a brace of good horses last time and going barefoot again can bring home the bacon
Quality trotter that has taken well to Vivaux conditions. Only beaten by a brace of good horses last time and going barefoot again can bring home the bacon
Has ability but no champion. Has two races under his belt since the break and if fully fit can pick up a small stake
Has ability but no champion. Has two races under his belt since the break and if fully fit can pick up a small stake
Untried here but capable on a good day. Better at a lower level though and chances limited
Untried here but capable on a good day. Better at a lower level though and chances limited
24 starts and yet to get off the mark. Pleased here early November but has twice failed to confirm and others easier to back
24 starts and yet to get off the mark. Pleased here early November but has twice failed to confirm and others easier to back
Moderate sort with just one race in him following a long layoff and will need the outing
Moderate sort with just one race in him following a long layoff and will need the outing
Not without merit but tricky at the best of times and needs to make up for recent Cagnes clinker
Not without merit but tricky at the best of times and needs to make up for recent Cagnes clinker
Can prove a handful but seldom lets the side down when focused. Well engaged on the first row and on good behaviour will not be far off the mark
Can prove a handful but seldom lets the side down when focused. Well engaged on the first row and on good behaviour will not be far off the mark
Imposed on turf during the autumn but sanctioned in all five since and will have few friends
Imposed on turf during the autumn but sanctioned in all five since and will have few friends
Mixes the good with the less good but reassured over track and trip three weeks ago and can again make his presence felt
Mixes the good with the less good but reassured over track and trip three weeks ago and can again make his presence felt
Previously a good sort but very disappointing since the autumn and will have little to offer
Previously a good sort but very disappointing since the autumn and will have little to offer
A complete write off since winning a Vincennes claimer in September 2018. Disregard
A complete write off since winning a Vincennes claimer in September 2018. Disregard
Just one win in 22 starts but went close in last two. Unlikely to win this but can still challenge for a spot on the podium
Just one win in 22 starts but went close in last two. Unlikely to win this but can still challenge for a spot on the podium
Can prove a handful but has a lot to offer when focused and backs up five days after his Cagnes sanction with a good hand to play
Can prove a handful but has a lot to offer when focused and backs up five days after his Cagnes sanction with a good hand to play
A quality element that has done nothing but improve since coming south (3) FIRST DE ROUGEMONT showed a different side to himself here a fortnight ago and is not incapable of imposing this time. (2) FIRST DU FOSSE is never far from faulting but is better than most at this level and with application will be dangerous. (15) FESTIVAL CASTELETS stays shod for his fourth start of the month and incurs the penalty but benefits from an excellent entry and must be taken seriously. The lightly-raced (9) FILS DU LARGE makes his first appearance for six weeks and steps up in class but is well in on the front line and can figure prominently.
A total write off before the break and no chance on first start back
A total write off before the break and no chance on first start back
Never far from losing her action but solid in two of four ridden outings. Unlikely to open her 2020 account but still worth retaining
Never far from losing her action but solid in two of four ridden outings. Unlikely to open her 2020 account but still worth retaining
Sanctioned on recent ridden debut but has bags of ability and with application can make amends and pick up a stake
Sanctioned on recent ridden debut but has bags of ability and with application can make amends and pick up a stake
Placed just once in three ridden starts and latest efforts do nothing to inspire confidence
Placed just once in three ridden starts and latest efforts do nothing to inspire confidence
Off the boil in both codes for some time and can be confidently disregarded
Off the boil in both codes for some time and can be confidently disregarded
Moderate mare that was sanctioned on ridden debut nine days ago and even though in form is unlikely to shake things up
Moderate mare that was sanctioned on ridden debut nine days ago and even though in form is unlikely to shake things up
15 appearances under the saddle and not once in the first three. Disregard
15 appearances under the saddle and not once in the first three. Disregard
Unplaced in all four starts in the specialty and in current condition will have nothing to offer
Unplaced in all four starts in the specialty and in current condition will have nothing to offer
Untried in the discipline but is clearly in decent shape. Good jockey on board for the occasion and if form transitions could well impose at the first time of asking
Untried in the discipline but is clearly in decent shape. Good jockey on board for the occasion and if form transitions could well impose at the first time of asking
No closer than fifth in four starts under the saddle and latest results do nothing to inspire confidence
No closer than fifth in four starts under the saddle and latest results do nothing to inspire confidence
Can prove a handful but has ability. Yet to deliver in either code here and the extra 25m does him no favours
Can prove a handful but has ability. Yet to deliver in either code here and the extra 25m does him no favours
Yet to win in the specialty but gives a decent account for the most part. Appreciates Vivaux and should not be too far off the mark
Yet to win in the specialty but gives a decent account for the most part. Appreciates Vivaux and should not be too far off the mark
Remarkable trotter in the ridden code and has never failed to deliver here. Takes a dip in class and even from the second line will have a lot to offer
Remarkable trotter in the ridden code and has never failed to deliver here. Takes a dip in class and even from the second line will have a lot to offer
Just one win in 48 but gave an excellent account here during the autumn and can get a look in
Just one win in 48 but gave an excellent account here during the autumn and can get a look in
Takes first competitive steps under the saddle on the back of some respectable performances in the other code and in this class should have a good hand to play
Takes first competitive steps under the saddle on the back of some respectable performances in the other code and in this class should have a good hand to play
A tough nut to crack when barefoot and focused. Untried here but is confirmed at this level and looks a major player
A tough nut to crack when barefoot and focused. Untried here but is confirmed at this level and looks a major player
(9) FAMOUS JET may be taking his first competitive steps in the specialty but the Martens have called on the services of Paul Ploquin here and breaking in front could get straight down to business. (16) DINER A LA GRAVE on the other hand has excellent ridden credentials and even incurring the penalty still looks the main threat. (13) EAGLE CLEMAXELLE has not once finished out of the first three and has shown a liking for these conditions. (15) FANTASIA DREAM has demonstrated very good aptitude when barefoot and with Oceane Briand on board will be afforded every chance. (3) FACE TO FACE is clearly very capable and can play a role if he maintains stride.
