Pau 08 December 2021
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Steps up in grade looking for third successive victory. Gamely held on for 0.8L success at Fontainebleau last time and easy to fancy.
Steps up in grade looking for third successive victory. Gamely held on for 0.8L success at Fontainebleau last time and easy to fancy.
Secured overdue victory when a nose winner at Le Pin Du Haras. Will continue progressing and should give another bold showing.
Secured overdue victory when a nose winner at Le Pin Du Haras. Will continue progressing and should give another bold showing.
Powered clear for impressive 8.5L victory at Lignieres. This is tougher but can do better. Keep safe.
Powered clear for impressive 8.5L victory at Lignieres. This is tougher but can do better. Keep safe.
Pulled up on both starts so far this campaign. Hard to trust following those efforts.
Pulled up on both starts so far this campaign. Hard to trust following those efforts.
0.8L winner at Le Touquet on final start last campaign. Should be competitive if resuming in similar form now.
0.8L winner at Le Touquet on final start last campaign. Should be competitive if resuming in similar form now.
IRONIQUE (1) looks for third straight victory. Maintains excellent form and sets the standard. Hard to beat. CRAZY LUCA (3) went clear delivering an impressive wide margin success in latest. Attempts a better race now but easy to fancy once more. NAMBITI (2) placed on three consecutive runs prior to shedding the maiden tag in latest. Both talented and consistent and is sure to give another bold showing. DREAMMY LOVE (5) has been freshened since winning on final start last campaign. Good jockey booked on return and rates a potential threat to all.
Nose second at Toulouse on debut. That was a highly promising start and should only improve. Major player.
Nose second at Toulouse on debut. That was a highly promising start and should only improve. Major player.
Placed on recent debut. Shaped well that day although work to do to reverse form with re-opposing Taqdeer.
Placed on recent debut. Shaped well that day although work to do to reverse form with re-opposing Taqdeer.
Best finish in first campaign was mid-field. Needs sharp improvement if he is to factor on return.
Best finish in first campaign was mid-field. Needs sharp improvement if he is to factor on return.
Just missed the placings when beaten 4L in similar contest to this last time at Toulouse. Open to further progression.
Just missed the placings when beaten 4L in similar contest to this last time at Toulouse. Open to further progression.
First time starter from the Thierry Lemer stable. Market can guide on debut.
First time starter from the Thierry Lemer stable. Market can guide on debut.
Filly by Dahess. Gets apprentice help for debut and may prove best watched.
Filly by Dahess. Gets apprentice help for debut and may prove best watched.
First time starter by Af Albahar. Likely to be primed for debut and can factor first up.
First time starter by Af Albahar. Likely to be primed for debut and can factor first up.
TAQDEER (1) was well supported when beaten just a nose on debut. Looks a smart contender and may improve. The one to beat. SAMYRAH (7) is nicely bred and makes debut at realistic level. Expected to give a bold showing. SHA'ALAN (2) ran 3L third when racing first up. Can only progress and is easy to fancy. ILAINE DU CROATE (4) brings more experience than most of these and might use that to her advantage. Holds each way claims.
Won four races on the flat including in Black Type company. Has ability so a potentially smart recruit now hurdling.
Won four races on the flat including in Black Type company. Has ability so a potentially smart recruit now hurdling.
Good jockey booked suggests big run may be forthcoming on debut. Take note.
Good jockey booked suggests big run may be forthcoming on debut. Take note.
Related to multiple high class types so certainly should have the ability to factor in races of this nature. Player on debut.
Related to multiple high class types so certainly should have the ability to factor in races of this nature. Player on debut.
1.5L fourth on the flat at Durtal last month. Type to excel now hurdling. Interesting.
1.5L fourth on the flat at Durtal last month. Type to excel now hurdling. Interesting.
Game 0.3L winner on only previous career start in May. This an entirely different test but there is ability there. Keep safe.
Game 0.3L winner on only previous career start in May. This an entirely different test but there is ability there. Keep safe.
David Cottin trained debutant. Happy to just watch here.
David Cottin trained debutant. Happy to just watch here.
Inexpensive purchase as a yearling. Likely to find a few too good.
Inexpensive purchase as a yearling. Likely to find a few too good.
Placed on two of three starts so far. 3.5L third at Durtal most recently and now goes hurdling. Interesting.
Placed on two of three starts so far. 3.5L third at Durtal most recently and now goes hurdling. Interesting.
Yard not a regular source of debut winners. Happy to just watch here.
Yard not a regular source of debut winners. Happy to just watch here.
First time starter by No Risk At All. Good jockey booked and worth a close look on debut.
First time starter by No Risk At All. Good jockey booked and worth a close look on debut.
Gelding by Bathyrhon. One of three for the yard and market can guide.
Gelding by Bathyrhon. One of three for the yard and market can guide.
Gelding by Spanish Moon. Should appreciate this journey and has each way claims.
Gelding by Spanish Moon. Should appreciate this journey and has each way claims.
Erwan Grall trained debutant. Market will prove best guide.
Erwan Grall trained debutant. Market will prove best guide.
Gelding by Turgeon. Yard can certainly ready one so interesting should market move positively.
Gelding by Turgeon. Yard can certainly ready one so interesting should market move positively.
Debutant that is likely to prove best watched.
Debutant that is likely to prove best watched.
Siblings have been moderate. Happy to take on on that basis.
Siblings have been moderate. Happy to take on on that basis.
GALIK (1) sets the form standard on flat efforts. Won in Black Type company in that sphere and could be hard to beat if running to a similar level now hurdling. ISOTOPE (5) is an interesting horse having raced just once on that flat and won that day. Keep safe. ILLICO (8) is with a good yard to now go hurdling. Showed promise on the flat and type to excel now. Big chance. IMPREVU DES BORDES (3) is related to some smart types. Likely to be ready for debut and rates a potential threat to all.
Has run creditably well on both starts so far. Stayed on into a place at Toulouse last time and rates highly on that form.
Has run creditably well on both starts so far. Stayed on into a place at Toulouse last time and rates highly on that form.
5.5L sixth at Toulouse on debut. Stayed on well that day so extra distance should suit. Each way hope.
5.5L sixth at Toulouse on debut. Stayed on well that day so extra distance should suit. Each way hope.
1.2L third at Montauban first up however took a backwards step when down the field next time. In a better contest now and needs more.
1.2L third at Montauban first up however took a backwards step when down the field next time. In a better contest now and needs more.
Beaten 15L in a similar contest to this on debut. Needs sharp improvement.
Beaten 15L in a similar contest to this on debut. Needs sharp improvement.
Mid-field on last two starts. More required if he is to trouble the judge.
Mid-field on last two starts. More required if he is to trouble the judge.
Placed on debut but then took a backwards step second up. Had excuses however and remains a genuine threat to all.
Placed on debut but then took a backwards step second up. Had excuses however and remains a genuine threat to all.
Struggled on debut. This is a lot easier and may improve now in lesser company.
Struggled on debut. This is a lot easier and may improve now in lesser company.
7L fourth at Toulouse first up was promising. Should progress and has each way claims now.
7L fourth at Toulouse first up was promising. Should progress and has each way claims now.
First time starter from the Thomas Fourcy stable. Is bred to have ability and makes debut at realistic level. Expected to go well first up.
First time starter from the Thomas Fourcy stable. Is bred to have ability and makes debut at realistic level. Expected to go well first up.
Unfancied and down the field on only previous start. Prefer to watch following that.
Unfancied and down the field on only previous start. Prefer to watch following that.
AJRAD ATHBAH (1) sets the form standard when placing in latest. May progress further yet and looks the one to beat. DABAA DE MONLAU (7) was highly tried on debut and came up short. This is much more realistic however and is expected to improve sharply. Keep safe. SHAHM AL CHAM (9) is a smartly bred debutant. Looks to be primed and is a genuine threat to all. DALILA STAR (6) holds each way claims if ignoring disappointing effort last time.
Run to a similar level all starts this campaign. More required if she is to trouble the principals.
Run to a similar level all starts this campaign. More required if she is to trouble the principals.
Resumes after four month break. Eye-catching jockey booking and looks a potential threat to all.
Resumes after four month break. Eye-catching jockey booking and looks a potential threat to all.
Won first start this campaign and best run since when 5.5L fourth at Auteuil latest. Eased in grade and expected to give a bold showing.
Won first start this campaign and best run since when 5.5L fourth at Auteuil latest. Eased in grade and expected to give a bold showing.
Fifteen start maiden. Would be a surprise if that were to change here.
Fifteen start maiden. Would be a surprise if that were to change here.
Positives to be taken from all recent starts but upped in grade and a place may prove best once more.
Positives to be taken from all recent starts but upped in grade and a place may prove best once more.
2.75L third at Durtal first up this campaign. Unexposed type that should continue progressing.
2.75L third at Durtal first up this campaign. Unexposed type that should continue progressing.
Struggling at present and prefer to just watch.
Struggling at present and prefer to just watch.
Form so far is only moderate. Prefer to watch.
Form so far is only moderate. Prefer to watch.
Good 9L second at Fontainebleau on reappearance. In a better level now but not entirely ruled out.
Good 9L second at Fontainebleau on reappearance. In a better level now but not entirely ruled out.
0.8L second at Durtal last month. Can improve again and races from a nice weight. Shortlisted.
0.8L second at Durtal last month. Can improve again and races from a nice weight. Shortlisted.
Placed at this track when last seen over 500 days ago. Market will prove best guide on return.
Placed at this track when last seen over 500 days ago. Market will prove best guide on return.
GRAND DE THAIX (3) sets the form standard. Eased in grade having just missed the placings in a strong race last time. Leading contender. GIRLY DES ONGRAIS (10) has progressed with each run this campaign. Big chance if doing so once more. ANGE DE JUILLEY (6) placed on reappearance. Expected to progress from that and is easy to fancy now. HIGH' ELA (11) resumes from a lengthy absence. Threat to all if primed for return.
Showed promise in both racecourse appearances so far with two placings. New and notable stable now. Leading contender.
Showed promise in both racecourse appearances so far with two placings. New and notable stable now. Leading contender.
Promising 7L third on second hurdle attempt at Compiegne four weeks ago over 3600m. Holds claims.
Promising 7L third on second hurdle attempt at Compiegne four weeks ago over 3600m. Holds claims.
Fair third on debut at Auteuil before pulling up with two to jump at the same Paris venue in October. Open to progress.
Fair third on debut at Auteuil before pulling up with two to jump at the same Paris venue in October. Open to progress.
Little promise in three outings so far and was down the field on the flat at Le Mans in October. Hard to make a case for.
Little promise in three outings so far and was down the field on the flat at Le Mans in October. Hard to make a case for.
15L seventh of eight on debut at Fontainebleau in a 3550m maiden hurdle sixteen days ago. May improve.
15L seventh of eight on debut at Fontainebleau in a 3550m maiden hurdle sixteen days ago. May improve.
Kheleyf gelding having his first race start. Respect any move in the betting.
Kheleyf gelding having his first race start. Respect any move in the betting.
Caught the eye on debut when 6.5L third at Le Mans in October on the flat over 3200m. In the mix with improvement likely.
Caught the eye on debut when 6.5L third at Le Mans in October on the flat over 3200m. In the mix with improvement likely.
Five placings and two wins from ten flat attempts. Holds a promising course record here. Interesting on jumping debut.
Five placings and two wins from ten flat attempts. Holds a promising course record here. Interesting on jumping debut.
Pulled up with two to jump on debut at Mont-de-Marsan a year ago. Market can guide.
Pulled up with two to jump on debut at Mont-de-Marsan a year ago. Market can guide.
Made a winning career debut in July when successful by 3L at Dieppe on the flat over 3400m. Consider.
Made a winning career debut in July when successful by 3L at Dieppe on the flat over 3400m. Consider.
Little ability shown in two flat attempts and others make more appeal.
Little ability shown in two flat attempts and others make more appeal.
Filly by Flemensfirth out of Night Of Passion. Trainer worth noting. Betting likely to provide best guide.
Filly by Flemensfirth out of Night Of Passion. Trainer worth noting. Betting likely to provide best guide.
Ran well on the flat at Lyon-la-Soie AW four weeks ago when 1.25L second over 3200m. Interesting on first jumping attempt.
Ran well on the flat at Lyon-la-Soie AW four weeks ago when 1.25L second over 3200m. Interesting on first jumping attempt.
SAINT MANO (1) showed promise in both racecourse appearances so far with two placings. New and notable stable now. Leading contender. SINGEL MALT (2) ran an encouraging 7L third on second hurdle attempt at Compiegne over 3600m. Holds claims. GAZDA HOPE (7) caught the eye on debut when 6.5L third at Le Mans on the flat. In the mix with improvement likely. WHY (10) made a winning career debut in July when successful by 3L at Dieppe on the flat. Consider.
Four-time Cross-Country winner who was last seen pulling-up in the 7200m Listed France Sire Prix Anjou-Loire Challenge at Le Lion-d'Angers in May. Eased in grade on return.
Four-time Cross-Country winner who was last seen pulling-up in the 7200m Listed France Sire Prix Anjou-Loire Challenge at Le Lion-d'Angers in May. Eased in grade on return.
9.25L fifth in a weaker 4200m Cross-Country chase at Agen ten days ago. More needed.
9.25L fifth in a weaker 4200m Cross-Country chase at Agen ten days ago. More needed.
3L success in a Cross-Country chase over 4600m at Fontainebleau 22 days ago. Leading chance.
3L success in a Cross-Country chase over 4600m at Fontainebleau 22 days ago. Leading chance.
Four wins from eleven starts in Cross-Country events. Fell behind Chez Pedro latest but could be involved for a top yard.
Four wins from eleven starts in Cross-Country events. Fell behind Chez Pedro latest but could be involved for a top yard.
Tailed off in a Cross-Country contest when last seen in April. Best watched on return.
Tailed off in a Cross-Country contest when last seen in April. Best watched on return.
Solid 1L second in a Cross-Country chase at Le Pin Du Haras 45 days ago. Claims.
Solid 1L second in a Cross-Country chase at Le Pin Du Haras 45 days ago. Claims.
Scored at Ploermel in September and followed that up with a fair third in a Cross-Country at Mont-de-Marsan last month. Not discounted.
Scored at Ploermel in September and followed that up with a fair third in a Cross-Country at Mont-de-Marsan last month. Not discounted.
Not seen since finishing sixth in a claiming hurdle at La Teste over 500 days ago. Opposed on stable and Cross-Country debut.
Not seen since finishing sixth in a claiming hurdle at La Teste over 500 days ago. Opposed on stable and Cross-Country debut.
Finished fourth behind a trio of subsequent winners on Cross-Country debut here but has not been seen for 701 days. Market can guide.
Finished fourth behind a trio of subsequent winners on Cross-Country debut here but has not been seen for 701 days. Market can guide.
Moderate 25L sixth in a 4600m Cross-Country chase at Fontainebleau 43 days ago. More likely needed.
Moderate 25L sixth in a 4600m Cross-Country chase at Fontainebleau 43 days ago. More likely needed.
CHEZ PEDRO (3) ran out a 3L winner of a Cross-Country chase over 4600m at Fontainebleau. Leading player with confidence boosted. Four-time Cross-Country chase winner BLASON D'OR (1) was last seen pulling-up in the 7200m Listed France Sire Prix Anjou-Loire Challenge at Le Lion-d'Angers in May. Eased in grade on return and can be involved. VINO ROYALE (4) holds four wins from eleven starts in Cross-Country events. Fell behind Chez Pedro latest but could bounce back for a top yard. FEU DU LARGE (6) holds claims after a solid second in a Cross-Country chase at Le Pin Du Haras.
Winning record a slight concern but certainly has the ability to factor in this grade if at best. Each way hope.
Winning record a slight concern but certainly has the ability to factor in this grade if at best. Each way hope.
Resumes after over a three year absence. Hard to gauge how much ability will remain but interesting should market move positively.
Resumes after over a three year absence. Hard to gauge how much ability will remain but interesting should market move positively.
Pulled up on reappearance. That was disappointing and must improve sharply to factor.
Pulled up on reappearance. That was disappointing and must improve sharply to factor.
Showed ability in first campaign and open to further progression. Interesting for good yard.
Showed ability in first campaign and open to further progression. Interesting for good yard.
Won three starts back and creditable efforts since. Each way chance once more.
Won three starts back and creditable efforts since. Each way chance once more.
Disappointing in two starts so far this campaign. Best watched following those efforts.
Disappointing in two starts so far this campaign. Best watched following those efforts.
Midfield on both runs so far this campaign. Rates highly on best form and looks ready to step forward. Each way chance.
Midfield on both runs so far this campaign. Rates highly on best form and looks ready to step forward. Each way chance.
Has won fresh in the past so could go well following an absence although this is a first run for two years. Market will likely prove best guide to his chance on return.
Has won fresh in the past so could go well following an absence although this is a first run for two years. Market will likely prove best guide to his chance on return.
Won and placed four times from just five career starts. Should give another bold showing for a good stable.
Won and placed four times from just five career starts. Should give another bold showing for a good stable.
GIANA DE LA BRUNIE (9) is yet to finish outside of the placings in five career starts. May yet prove a class above this field for a leading stable. CARINO (5) won three starts ago and has run well on both outings since. Key chance once more. CHIC PARKER (7) has shaped well on two starts since resuming and should now strip fitter. Keep safe. ELEOS DE LA BRUNIE (8) resumes from lengthy absence. Threat to all if retaining ability from when last seen.
