Pau 07 January 2023

Was very good when returning from a 333-day layoff most recently winning over 4700m at this track by 5 lengths. Leading contender.

Pulled up two starts back. Bounced back last time and clocked-in third beaten 5 lengths, in Cross-Country Chase (4700m) at this track. In the mix again.

Has returned in fair form. Placed when resuming two starts back over 5300m at Saumur then was beaten 10 lengths into sixth tackling 4700m here three weeks ago. Strong hope.

Made a winning return from a 330-day layoff last time out in a Cross-Country Chase (4100m) at this track. Leading contender.

Unseated the rider when first up from a 82-day break most recently over 4700m at this track. Might find this a bit too tough.

Going well this prep. Placed first-up two starts ago in a steeplechase (3900m) at Compiegne then was third again last time in a steeplechase (3850m) at Craon. Leading chance.

Couldn't find the top three two back in a steeplechase (3850m) at Fontainebleau then again missed out in a steeplechase (3900m) at this track last time. This looks too tough.

Wasn't disgraced when second two starts back in a steeplechase (4200m) at Meslay-du-Maine. Not such a happy tale last time when unseated the rider at Craon. Makes appeal.

Things didn't work out last start when she was pulled up in a steeplechase (3850m) at Craon. That followed a nice win two runs ago when fresh from a spell in a steeplechase (4250m) at Argentan. Certainly worth another chance.

Resumes here. Has ability on his day but still yet to break through after seven starts. Others have brighter prospects.

Unplaced in two outings this campaign. Finished sixth when resuming then was 19 lengths away in fourth more recently in a Listed hurdle (3600m) at Auteuil. Can go close.

Improved on his fifth in a flat race at Durtal two runs back with a 18 length fourth most recently in a hurdle (3500m) at this track. In the mix.

Unplaced two starts back in a hurdle (3800m) at Dieppe then improved last start when fifth in a hurdle (3500m) at this track, beaten 18 lengths. In the mix if anywhere near his best.

Third when beaten 20L in the G2 Prix Georges Courtois Steeplechase over 4400m at Auteuil five weeks ago. Not written off.

Good 2.5L second in the G3 Prix Andre Michel hurdle over 3600m at Auteuil last month. Leading contender returning to fences.

Six time winner at this venue including in this race twelve months ago. Bold show expected following a 4.5L second to Youtwo Glass over 4000m here last month.

Successful at the top level in his youth and acquitted himself well when 2L third in the Listed Grand Steeple-Chase de Bordeaux over 5300m at Bordeaux. Strong claims.

Impressed when winning by 4.5L in a chase at this venue three weeks ago. Top chance for a stable who do well at this circuit.

Third when beaten 14L in a 4000m chase at this track three weeks ago. Work to do if he's to reverse the form with Youtwo Glass and Spanish One.

Unseated in a 4000m chase won by Youtwo Glass at this venue last month. Others make more appeal.

Protecting an unbeaten record today. Debuted with a win in a hurdle (3500m) at Toulouse two starts back then proved it was no fluke last start in a hurdle (3300m) at this track when market leader. Top chance.

Consistent four-year-old filly who has won one of her four starts. Last time out was beaten 4 lengths when second in a hurdle (3300m) at this track. Expected to measure up again.

Is taking on the jumps for a second time after she pulled up at her first attempt in a hurdle (3300m) at Cagnes-sur-Mer 10 days ago. One of the better hopes if at her best.

Returned from a layoff last time in a hurdle (3300m) at this track finishing fifth. Has ability and strips fitter. Worth including.

Yet to strike a blow in two starts to date, the latest a 18 length fourth in a hurdle (3300m) at this track. Can win without surprising.

Returned from a spell last start and was on debut over the jumps. Unfortunately on that occasion he pulled up in a hurdle (3300m) at this track.

Finished seventh last time out over 2500m at Agen two months ago. Having first start over the jumps now. Happy to watch this time.

Is taking on the jumps for a second time after finishing sixth at his first attempt in a hurdle (3300m) at this track nearly three weeks ago beaten 18 lengths. Can improve.

Found the frame two back in a hurdle (3900m) at Toulouse then could only manage seventh last time in a hurdle (3800m) at this track beaten 27 lengths. Cannot be left out in this more suitable contest.

Did a good job to finish second two back in a steeplechase (4400m) at Auteuil but could only manage fifth in a steeplechase (4000m) at this track last time. Thereabouts.

Ninth two back in a G3 hurdle (3900m) at Auteuil then did a reasonable job last time when fourth in a hurdle (3600m) at Auteuil. Not sure he is up to this.

Impossible to fault recently, stringing together two wins. Added to the tally in a hurdle (3500m) at this track last start, scoring by 2.5 lengths. Big chance.

Resumed after a 268-day spell last start with a strong win in a hurdle (3800m) at Fontainebleau. Leading contender.

Was unplaced two runs ago when resuming in a hurdle (3600m) at Auteuil. Atoned for that run last time when he scored in a steeplechase (4400m) at Auteuil. Worth including.

Opened the campaign with a solid second in a hurdle (3800m) at Saint Brieuc then last start finished fourth in a hurdle (3800m) at this track three weeks ago. Ideally placed to return to form.

Not seen since finishing sixth over 2200m at Cologne (Germany) on September 25. Lining up over the jumps for the first time. Has moved to the Carina Fey yard since.

Last start finished 13th over 1900m at Deauville All Weather. Has ability and may improve.

Capable galloper but has been out of the placings at his last few runs, the latest when seventh over 2400m at this track. Well-placed so he can bounce back.

Going well recently including a last start third beaten 1.75 lengths over 1500m at Deauville AW. Genuine type who is among the leading hopes.

Continued the disappointing campaign last start when sixth beaten 16 lengths over 2500m at Deauville AW. Finds a suitable race and deserves another chance.

Didn't inspire again last start, beaten 16 lengths over 2000m at this track. Better than recent runs suggest.

Capable galloper but has been out of the placings at his last few runs, the latest when sixth over 2000m at this track. Rates highly this time so expect sharp improvement.

Has just missed the top-three at his last few runs, the latest a sixth over 2000m at this track, beaten 4 lengths. Capable of testing this field on his best efforts.

Has been out of the money recently including last start when 16th over 2000m at this track four weeks ago beaten 16 lengths. Not keen.

Has been out of the money recently including last start when 11th over 2500m at Deauville AW four weeks ago.

Finding it hard to make an impact this campaign, last start finishing 2.75 lengths away in eighth over 2400m at this track. Prepared to risk again.

Has been out of the money in recent runs including last time when tenth over 2500m at Nancy six weeks ago, beaten 19 lengths. Not keen.

Third-up from a spell. Safely accounted for at each of her nine runs to date. Was not a factor last start at this track when ninth over 2000m. Hard to have.

Has been safely held at her last few runs, the latest a well-beaten fifth over 1850m at Agen. Among the chances.

Just missed out when second beaten half a length in a hurdle (3800m) at Fontainebleau in latest outing. Big chance.

Unplaced first-up two starts back in a maiden hurdle (3650m) at Mont-de-Marsan. Improved and found the frame last start in a hurdle (3450m) at Mont-de-Marsan. Holds claims.

Accomplished jumper who pulled up when fresh from a 131-day spell in a hurdle (3500m) at this track last start. Hard to fault on her best form.

Ran with credit in a Listed 3600m newcomers hurdle at Auteuil in September when 6L fourth. Rates highly down in class.

Returns after a break of two months. Last appeared when she finished out of the placings beaten 16 lengths on jumps debut in a hurdle (3400m) at Compiegne. Open to progress.

Resumed after a 145-day spell most recently and pulled up in a hurdle (3600m) at Argentan. Fitter and worth another chance.

Disappointing when eighth last start in a hurdle (3500m) at this track after finishing second at Saint Brieuc two starts back. Can measure up on best form.

Was reasonable on debut last start in a hurdle (3600m) at Argentan finishing fifth and beaten 16 lengths. Others looks better placed this time.

Filly by Motivator out of Lady D'ogenne. Will be better for the outing and tempted to give her this.

Filly by Joshua Tree out of Grinta Noire. Tough test at her first appearance so prefer to see.

Filly by Kingfisher out of Sultane Des Bordes. Comes from a leading stable and profiles well. Keep very safe.

Unwanted in the market when resuming last start at this track over 2000m and finished tenth. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on.

Reliable gelding who is rarely far from the money. Won narrowly last start over 1200m at this track. Freshened up and rates highly.

Has been out of the money recently including last time when ninth over 1200m at this track three-and-a-half weeks ago, beaten 8 lengths. In the mix.

Good recent runs including last time when fourth over 1300m at Deauville AW three-and-a-half weeks ago, beaten 4 lengths. Big chance.

Resumed from a spell last start with a fourth over 1200m at this track. Will benefit from that run and is among the chances.

Returns to racing after a spell of four months. Opened last prep with a second at Salon-de-Provence over 1100m. Very good fresh performer.

Returned from a spell last start with a solid third over 1200m at this track, beaten 0.9 lengths. Fitter and is sure to be prominent.

Last appeared three-and-a-half months ago when he finished 5 lengths from the winner in seventh over 1200m at Mont-de-Marsan. May need more time.

Easily beaten at his last run before spelling and didn't fare any better when resuming over 1200m at this track three-and-a-half weeks ago. Not keen.

Back from a break of three-and-a-half months. Form at the end of last prep was not flash, the most recent effort a sixth over 1600m at Toulouse.

Well held of late including last start when tenth over 1400m at Toulouse. Looking to others for the winner.

Has struggled in two runs this campaign, the latest when 26 lengths adrift in 14th over 1400m at Toulouse. Hard to recommend.