Nantes 18 September 2020
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Beaten 16L on debut and more need to play a part.
Beaten 16L on debut and more need to play a part.
Drops in grade having finished eighth at Longchamp on debut. Apprentice claim helps and hard to rule out.
Drops in grade having finished eighth at Longchamp on debut. Apprentice claim helps and hard to rule out.
Placed first up but only 4L fourth at Lyon-Parilly. Expected to take the beating.
Placed first up but only 4L fourth at Lyon-Parilly. Expected to take the beating.
Unfancied and down the field on debut. Likely to improve but needs to if he is to trouble the judge.
Unfancied and down the field on debut. Likely to improve but needs to if he is to trouble the judge.
Related to winners. Interesting and is easy to fancy.
Related to winners. Interesting and is easy to fancy.
Debutant by Dabirisim. Yard not associated with debut winners but he is fairly bred and worth a market check.
Debutant by Dabirisim. Yard not associated with debut winners but he is fairly bred and worth a market check.
Gelded son of Myboycharlie. Apprentice claim is a help and has each-way claims first up.
Gelded son of Myboycharlie. Apprentice claim is a help and has each-way claims first up.
High class mare has produced some smart performers. Yard can ready one and he is worth keeping safe.
High class mare has produced some smart performers. Yard can ready one and he is worth keeping safe.
Expensive purchase as a yearling. Bred to have ability and is worth holding safe in this field.
Expensive purchase as a yearling. Bred to have ability and is worth holding safe in this field.
HAVOC (3) sets the form standard and with a good yard can improve. The one to beat. FIFTY ONE (9) was an expensive purchase. Clearly bred to have ability and makes debut at a realistic level. Keep safe. EQUINOXE (8) boasts a nice pedigree. Expected to be primed for debut and is a threat to all. IRISH SOUL (5) is related to winners. Suited to this test and no surprise were he to strike at the first time of asking.
Game long-neck victory at Saint Malo came in similar contest to this. Talented and consistent type that has a big chance of going back to back.
Game long-neck victory at Saint Malo came in similar contest to this. Talented and consistent type that has a big chance of going back to back.
Is improving rapidly at present. Long-neck winner at Le Lion D'Angers was second straight victory and every chance she will score the hat-trick now.
Is improving rapidly at present. Long-neck winner at Le Lion D'Angers was second straight victory and every chance she will score the hat-trick now.
In poor form last campaign. Happy to oppose after a break.
In poor form last campaign. Happy to oppose after a break.
5L fifth at Saint Cloud last time. Must progress from that to play a part in this field.
5L fifth at Saint Cloud last time. Must progress from that to play a part in this field.
0.8L winner at Sable-Sur-Sarthe last time. That was a big career best and can progress again. Shortlist.
0.8L winner at Sable-Sur-Sarthe last time. That was a big career best and can progress again. Shortlist.
This is tougher than when beaten 3L into fourth at Chateaubriant. Needs more.
This is tougher than when beaten 3L into fourth at Chateaubriant. Needs more.
Impressive 4.5L winner at Evreux last time. This is tougher but can improve again. Interesting.
Impressive 4.5L winner at Evreux last time. This is tougher but can improve again. Interesting.
Disappointing when upped to this grade latest. Better than that though and worth giving another chance.
Disappointing when upped to this grade latest. Better than that though and worth giving another chance.
Placed on only start last campaign but struggled all three starts this time around. Needs more.
Placed on only start last campaign but struggled all three starts this time around. Needs more.
Well beaten both starts this campaign and is easily opposed.
Well beaten both starts this campaign and is easily opposed.
Mid-field all starts this campaign. Apprentice claim helps but likely a place will prove best still.
Mid-field all starts this campaign. Apprentice claim helps but likely a place will prove best still.
HELICIA BERE (2) won past two starts. This is tougher but can improve again and is the one to beat. MARKLAND (1) was a long-neck winner of a similar contest in latest. Can overcome weight rise so look to keep safe. BLACK CESS (7) impressed going clear for 4.5L victory at Evreux. Though significantly harder is worth a try at this level. Threat to all. SILVER STROEM (8) proved slightly disappointing but consistent prior and worth another chance. Each way.
Won three starts ago but regressed from that level since. Needs to bounce back.
Won three starts ago but regressed from that level since. Needs to bounce back.
1.3L winner at Royan two starts ago and then good 1L second since. Clearly in great form at present and should go close once more.
1.3L winner at Royan two starts ago and then good 1L second since. Clearly in great form at present and should go close once more.
0.5L second at Le Lion D'angers two starts ago but struggled at same track since. Needs to bounce back.
0.5L second at Le Lion D'angers two starts ago but struggled at same track since. Needs to bounce back.
Struggled in better grade last time but this looks more suitable. Placed twice from two runs at this track and has definite each way claims.
Struggled in better grade last time but this looks more suitable. Placed twice from two runs at this track and has definite each way claims.
Big chance if able to replicate form of 2.25L third at Deauville from two starts ago.
Big chance if able to replicate form of 2.25L third at Deauville from two starts ago.
Has good course record but needs to improve on recent form to play a part.
Has good course record but needs to improve on recent form to play a part.
Honest gelding but let down favourite backers last time. Worth another chance though and has good jockey booked.
Honest gelding but let down favourite backers last time. Worth another chance though and has good jockey booked.
Placed on two of last three starts. Clearly in great form and was beaten only 0.7L at Vichy last time. Threat to all.
Placed on two of last three starts. Clearly in great form and was beaten only 0.7L at Vichy last time. Threat to all.
Placed on last two starts and now gets handy apprentice weight claim. Each way claims upped in grade.
Placed on last two starts and now gets handy apprentice weight claim. Each way claims upped in grade.
Struggled since upped in the weights for win five starts ago. Needs more.
Struggled since upped in the weights for win five starts ago. Needs more.
Uninspiring recent form figures and happy to oppose.
Uninspiring recent form figures and happy to oppose.
RED DUMA (2) is in great form at present having placed twice and won from past three races. Remains fairly weighted and expected to take beating. SAMAGACE DU VIVIEN (8) delivered placings in two of three starts including beaten only 0.7L in latest. Close to a victory and is a solid pick. CONVICTED (7) let down favourite backers last time however consistent prior so worth a chance to bounce back. Keep safe. ONCLE FERNAND (4) drops in grade. Will find this more suitable. Each way.
Impressive 2.5L winner at Vichy two starts ago but disappointed since. That run too bad to be true however so can show more again here.
Impressive 2.5L winner at Vichy two starts ago but disappointed since. That run too bad to be true however so can show more again here.
Resumes. Yet to even place first up so happy to oppose.
Resumes. Yet to even place first up so happy to oppose.
Fell when tried hurdling latest. Drawn well for this and no surprise were he to play a part back on the level.
Fell when tried hurdling latest. Drawn well for this and no surprise were he to play a part back on the level.
Won three and placed twice from last six starts. Clearly in great form this campaign and should give another bold showing.
Won three and placed twice from last six starts. Clearly in great form this campaign and should give another bold showing.
Running consistently this campaign. Unlikely winner but a place certainly wouldn't surprise.
Running consistently this campaign. Unlikely winner but a place certainly wouldn't surprise.
String of duck-eggs and likely up against it once more.
String of duck-eggs and likely up against it once more.
Showed more when a 6L sixth at Saint Cloud. This is easier and can improve again.
Showed more when a 6L sixth at Saint Cloud. This is easier and can improve again.
Game head winner at Rochefort-Sur-Loire two starts back and fair run since. Each way chance in this field.
Game head winner at Rochefort-Sur-Loire two starts back and fair run since. Each way chance in this field.
Good winning record but long time since last success now and likley best watched in this field.
Good winning record but long time since last success now and likley best watched in this field.
0.7L third at Argentan when last seen over a year ago. Absence a concern and market check is advised here.
0.7L third at Argentan when last seen over a year ago. Absence a concern and market check is advised here.
Won two starts ago and placed since. In great form and this is only marginally tougher. Threat to all.
Won two starts ago and placed since. In great form and this is only marginally tougher. Threat to all.
Slightly disappointing effort last time but had placed on five starts before that. Worth giving another chance.
Slightly disappointing effort last time but had placed on five starts before that. Worth giving another chance.
GAILLEFONTAINE (4) is improving. Won three of past five attempts and will take beating again. FOR ME DAVIS (12) delivered placings in five of six outings and is overdue a victory. Rates well in this field. Keep safe. EL TANGO BELLO (11) found success two starts ago and placed since. Remains fairly weighted and expected to give another bold performance. MY LOVELY ONE (1) impressed going clear for a 2.5L victory two back though disappointed subsequently. Threat to all if bouncing back.
Modest form this campaign and needs more.
Modest form this campaign and needs more.
2.75L sixth at Compiegne last time was a good run and extra distance will suit. Interesting.
2.75L sixth at Compiegne last time was a good run and extra distance will suit. Interesting.
0.5L second at Craon last time. Close to a win on that form and gets to the right race now. Big player.
0.5L second at Craon last time. Close to a win on that form and gets to the right race now. Big player.
Struggling for the most part this campaign. Happy to oppose.
Struggling for the most part this campaign. Happy to oppose.
8L fourth at Rostrenen on reappearance. Needs significant improvement on that performance.
8L fourth at Rostrenen on reappearance. Needs significant improvement on that performance.
1.75L fourth at Clairefontaine last time was a good run. This is easier and has definite winning claims.
1.75L fourth at Clairefontaine last time was a good run. This is easier and has definite winning claims.
Placed on two of last three starts. 1L third at Craon latest and steps up to prefferred distance here. Interesting with handy apprentice claim utilised.
Placed on two of last three starts. 1L third at Craon latest and steps up to prefferred distance here. Interesting with handy apprentice claim utilised.
Out of form and easily opposed.
Out of form and easily opposed.
5L third at Niort last time. Progressing steadily with racing and has each way claims amongst this field.
5L third at Niort last time. Progressing steadily with racing and has each way claims amongst this field.
This a lot tougher than when mid-field at provincial track last time. Needs more.
This a lot tougher than when mid-field at provincial track last time. Needs more.
Running consistently without troubling the judge.
Running consistently without troubling the judge.
Been freshened and market check best advised on return.
Been freshened and market check best advised on return.
GENTLE MAN (3) won four starts ago and has placed twice since. Thriving at present and is the one to beat. JARDIN FLEURI (6) was beaten 1.75L in a stronger race in latest and may improve again. Solid pick. DIVINE SPIRITE (7) loves running this distance. Secured a placing on two of the past three starts and can do better here. Keep safe. ESLA (9) is progressing steadily with racing this campaign. Managed to place last time and holds each way claims once more.
Been freshened following a disappointing effort in a listed race. Is better than that however and has great record first up. Big chance.
Been freshened following a disappointing effort in a listed race. Is better than that however and has great record first up. Big chance.
Placed three times and won from four starts this campaign. Clearly in great form and was unfortunate to bump into one when a 7L second at Saint Malo last time.
Placed three times and won from four starts this campaign. Clearly in great form and was unfortunate to bump into one when a 7L second at Saint Malo last time.
Resumes after 497 day absence. Has the ability to strike in this grade and has won first up in the past but would be some achievement following mammoth absence. Best watched unless seeing big market push.
Resumes after 497 day absence. Has the ability to strike in this grade and has won first up in the past but would be some achievement following mammoth absence. Best watched unless seeing big market push.
0.5L second at Pompadour last time was a good run. Has a great winning record and could easily go one better here.
0.5L second at Pompadour last time was a good run. Has a great winning record and could easily go one better here.
Struggled in a listed race last time but this looks more suitable. Threat to all with conditions to suit.
Struggled in a listed race last time but this looks more suitable. Threat to all with conditions to suit.
Won last two starts and looks an improved performer. Upped in grade but worth holding safe.
Won last two starts and looks an improved performer. Upped in grade but worth holding safe.
1.75L third at Southwell last time and interesting UK based trainer brings him over for this. Should improve and has each way claims.
1.75L third at Southwell last time and interesting UK based trainer brings him over for this. Should improve and has each way claims.
Resumes from lengthy absence. This looks tough task first up and likely best ignored.
Resumes from lengthy absence. This looks tough task first up and likely best ignored.
DONNE LE CHANGE (1) freshened having finished downfield in a listed race. Clearly held in high regard to have even been tried at that level and resumes in a more suitable contest. The one to beat. EPSILANE (6) won past two starts and is improving all the time. Upped in grade however rates a winning chance once more. BALLOTIN (4) finished second in latest two attempts and is overdue a victory. Beaten 0.5L last time so does not need to find much to break through. Keep safe. ZAMBEZI FLOW (2) is consistent. Placed three times and won from four outings. Each way.
Bumped into one when a 12L second at Chateaubriant last time. Each way claims in similar contest.
Bumped into one when a 12L second at Chateaubriant last time. Each way claims in similar contest.
Won on debut but fell next time and been absent since. Has ability so very much of interest if able to find the finish.
Won on debut but fell next time and been absent since. Has ability so very much of interest if able to find the finish.
Been highly tried in his short career and will find this a lot easier. Potential big improver that looks a genuine threat to all.
Been highly tried in his short career and will find this a lot easier. Potential big improver that looks a genuine threat to all.
Yet to place in five career starts. 4.5L fourth at La Teste last time was a fair performance though and has each way claims on return.
Yet to place in five career starts. 4.5L fourth at La Teste last time was a fair performance though and has each way claims on return.
Placed on the flat at this track two starts back. Should remain in good form and has to be of interest now hurdling. Each way chance.
Placed on the flat at this track two starts back. Should remain in good form and has to be of interest now hurdling. Each way chance.
Poor run first up and happy to oppose.
Poor run first up and happy to oppose.
Goes hurdling for the first time. Market check advised.
Goes hurdling for the first time. Market check advised.
4L second at provincial track last time. Apprentice claim utilised to good effect but will need to improve again upped to this grade.
4L second at provincial track last time. Apprentice claim utilised to good effect but will need to improve again upped to this grade.
GATSBY DES PLACES (2) looked a smart prospect delivering a winning debut for top trainer. Took crashing fall next time and been absent for a year but expected to be primed for return. The one to beat if resuming fit. GENTLEMAN RIDER (3) has been highly tried in the past and resumes in a more realistic grade. Good apprentice booked and worth keeping safe. ZADALL (1) has placed on both starts for this jockey including latest. Can improve again and is easy to fancy. VANCOUVER DU GUERN (5) was a smart performer on the flat and is interesting now hurdling. Each way player on first attempt in this sphere.
Gelding by Dragon Dancer. All siblings have won so is bred to have ability. Market check advised on debut.
Gelding by Dragon Dancer. All siblings have won so is bred to have ability. Market check advised on debut.
Nicely bred son of Khalkevi. With top trainer and should be primed for debut. Major chance.
Nicely bred son of Khalkevi. With top trainer and should be primed for debut. Major chance.
Unfancied and modest performances both starts so far. Needs to improve sharply.
Unfancied and modest performances both starts so far. Needs to improve sharply.
Top yard can ready one for debut. Apprentice jockey booked though and seemingly stable second string. Place may prove best.
Top yard can ready one for debut. Apprentice jockey booked though and seemingly stable second string. Place may prove best.
Gelding by Masked Marvel. Was a €20000 purchase and no surprise were connections to recoup some of that at the first time of asking.
Gelding by Masked Marvel. Was a €20000 purchase and no surprise were connections to recoup some of that at the first time of asking.
Placed on three of four starts on the flat and now goes hurdling. Expected to be well schooled and should play a part in the finish.
Placed on three of four starts on the flat and now goes hurdling. Expected to be well schooled and should play a part in the finish.
Unfancied and then fell on racecourse debut. Likely best watched.
Unfancied and then fell on racecourse debut. Likely best watched.
4.5L third at La Teste two starts back was a good run but struggled when making hurdles debut last time. Needs to improve.
4.5L third at La Teste two starts back was a good run but struggled when making hurdles debut last time. Needs to improve.
Pulled up only start so far. Likely much better than that however so expect a better showing in this field.
Pulled up only start so far. Likely much better than that however so expect a better showing in this field.
SIR KHEVI (2) is a nicely bred debutante for top trainer. Could be primed to take beating first up. MEREKING (6) looked a nice prospect when placing on three of four attempts at the level. Expected to improve further now hurdling. Keep safe. GRANDMASKED (5) might excel at this journey based on breeding. Yard can ready one and is noted on debut. CAID DU PORTO (1) is the sibling to three previous winners. Bred to have ability and holds each way claims first up.
