Pau 16 January 2022
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Good 0.75L second in a 3400m hurdle at Compiegne in November. Top chance.
Good 0.75L second in a 3400m hurdle at Compiegne in November. Top chance.
Debuted with a 4L victory in a 3500m newcomers hurdle here four weeks ago. Leading contender.
Debuted with a 4L victory in a 3500m newcomers hurdle here four weeks ago. Leading contender.
Victorious by 5L in a 3400m hurdle at Cholet in October. Bold show expected.
Victorious by 5L in a 3400m hurdle at Cholet in October. Bold show expected.
Placed third on both previous starts including when beaten 6L over 3500m here last month. Notable runner.
Placed third on both previous starts including when beaten 6L over 3500m here last month. Notable runner.
Placed third when beaten 8.5L over 3500m here nineteen days ago. Of note.
Placed third when beaten 8.5L over 3500m here nineteen days ago. Of note.
Triumphed by 15L from a subsequent winner in a 3400m maiden hurdle at Angers last month. Represents a good yard.
Triumphed by 15L from a subsequent winner in a 3400m maiden hurdle at Angers last month. Represents a good yard.
Fourth beaten 2.25L over 3500m at Auteuil in September. Claims having won at Le Lion-d'Angers prior.
Fourth beaten 2.25L over 3500m at Auteuil in September. Claims having won at Le Lion-d'Angers prior.
DIAVOLEZZA (2) could take this having won by 4L in a 3500m newcomers hurdle here. Top chance. LOUMONROK (1) finished 0.75L second in a Compiegne hurdle over 3400m. Can play a part in the finish. DROP THE PILOT (3) gets a chance to complete a double having scored by 5L in a 3400m hurdle at Cholet. ILLICO (5) is another to consider having placed third when beaten 8.5L over 3500m at this venue.
Winner of two of his last three starts including by 7L over 3900m here nineteen days ago. Top chance.
Winner of two of his last three starts including by 7L over 3900m here nineteen days ago. Top chance.
Victorious by 6L in a 3900m chase at this track last month. Leading contender.
Victorious by 6L in a 3900m chase at this track last month. Leading contender.
Successful by 2.5L in a 3400m newcomers chase early last month here. Bold show expected.
Successful by 2.5L in a 3400m newcomers chase early last month here. Bold show expected.
Winner by 10L of a 3700m chase at Angers last month. Notable runner.
Winner by 10L of a 3700m chase at Angers last month. Notable runner.
Held 17L fifth in a 3900m chase at this track last month. More required.
Held 17L fifth in a 3900m chase at this track last month. More required.
Good 6L second in a 3900m chase here last month. One to note.
Good 6L second in a 3900m chase here last month. One to note.
Held 17L fifth in a chase over 3900m at this circuit 23 days ago. Others preferred.
Held 17L fifth in a chase over 3900m at this circuit 23 days ago. Others preferred.
Debuting over fences having finished 18L seventh in a 3500m newcomers hurdle here four weeks ago.
Debuting over fences having finished 18L seventh in a 3500m newcomers hurdle here four weeks ago.
NAMBITI (1) can complete a double having won by 7L in a track and trip event. Top selection. MIRALAGO (2) could challenge for the win following a 6L victory in a course and distance chase. Main danger. NUMERUS BORGET (3) might perform well having won by 2.5L in a 3400m newcomers chase here. IDEAL D'ALLIER (4) is considered having delivered a 10L success in a 3700m chase at Angers.
Winner of his last three completed starts including by 18L in a 3400m claiming chase here eight days ago. Strong claims.
Winner of his last three completed starts including by 18L in a 3400m claiming chase here eight days ago. Strong claims.
Pulled up in a 3500m newcomers hurdle here last month. Others preferred.
Pulled up in a 3500m newcomers hurdle here last month. Others preferred.
Good 5.75L third in a 3300m claiming hurdle here last month. One to note.
Good 5.75L third in a 3300m claiming hurdle here last month. One to note.
Pulled up in a 3500m hurdle here earlier this month. Dropping in grade.
Pulled up in a 3500m hurdle here earlier this month. Dropping in grade.
Struggled 43L sixth in a claiming hurdle over 3300m here at the end of last month. Best watched.
Struggled 43L sixth in a claiming hurdle over 3300m here at the end of last month. Best watched.
59L seventh over 3300m at Cagnes-sur-Mer a month ago. Improvement needed.
59L seventh over 3300m at Cagnes-sur-Mer a month ago. Improvement needed.
Fair 19L sixth over 3400m at Cagnes-sur-Mer two weeks ago. Of note.
Fair 19L sixth over 3400m at Cagnes-sur-Mer two weeks ago. Of note.
Pulled up in a 3300m claiming hurdle here sixteen days ago. Others hold more obvious claims.
Pulled up in a 3300m claiming hurdle here sixteen days ago. Others hold more obvious claims.
CONTRE ORDRE (1) looks capable of completing a treble having won by a wide margin in a 3400m claiming chase here. Leading chance. IZABAA (3) can go well having been beaten 5.75L third by the main selection in a 3300m claiming hurdle at this course. ARSENAL (7) is considered in first time blinkers following a 19L sixth in a 3400m hurdle at Cagnes-sur-Mer. JURASZEK (6) was placed third in a 3550m hurdle at Fontainebleau on debut. May put a subsequent below par Cagnes-sur-Mer effort behind him debuting for a new trainer.
Impressive 6.5L winner of a 4000m Anglo-Arab chase here just under a year ago. Strong claims for a top yard.
Impressive 6.5L winner of a 4000m Anglo-Arab chase here just under a year ago. Strong claims for a top yard.
Placed third when beaten 3.5L over 3900m here 23 days ago. Step forward required.
Placed third when beaten 3.5L over 3900m here 23 days ago. Step forward required.
Below par 71L eighth in a 4100m handicap hurdle at Angers five weeks ago. Notable runner back over fences.
Below par 71L eighth in a 4100m handicap hurdle at Angers five weeks ago. Notable runner back over fences.
Good 2.25L third in a 3800m handicap chase at Angers last month. One to note.
Good 2.25L third in a 3800m handicap chase at Angers last month. One to note.
Held 14L ninth in a 3800m handicap hurdle here two weeks ago. Better expected now.
Held 14L ninth in a 3800m handicap hurdle here two weeks ago. Better expected now.
Faller in a 3500m hurdle in December 2020. Returning from a lengthy absence.
Faller in a 3500m hurdle in December 2020. Returning from a lengthy absence.
Pulled up in a 3800m handicap hurdle here first up. Debuting for a new trainer.
Pulled up in a 3800m handicap hurdle here first up. Debuting for a new trainer.
Pulled up in a 4400m chase at Auteuil in November. Claims on earlier form.
Pulled up in a 4400m chase at Auteuil in November. Claims on earlier form.
Fair 8L sixth in a 3800m handicap hurdle here earlier this month. Leading contender.
Fair 8L sixth in a 3800m handicap hurdle here earlier this month. Leading contender.
FENCES (9) can deliver a victory switched to fences following an 8L sixth in a 3800m handicap hurdle here. Leading contender. SAN PETRONE CORSO (1) is shortlisted having won an Anglo-Arab chase over 4000m by 6.5L at this venue. EARLISH DE GRUGY (3) is considered having shown good form prior to a below par eighth in a 4100m handicap hurdle at Angers. FRIPON DU SEUIL (4) is considered following a 2.25L third in a 3800m handicap chase at Angers.
Faller over 5600m here last month. Capable of better.
Faller over 5600m here last month. Capable of better.
Four wins from his five starts here including by 4.5L over 4700m at this venue six weeks ago. Hard to beat.
Four wins from his five starts here including by 4.5L over 4700m at this venue six weeks ago. Hard to beat.
Unseated the rider over 5600m here last month. Yet to hit top form this campaign.
Unseated the rider over 5600m here last month. Yet to hit top form this campaign.
Faller over 5600m here last month. Had won by 8L in a 4100m cross-country chase at this venue prior.
Faller over 5600m here last month. Had won by 8L in a 4100m cross-country chase at this venue prior.
SAINT GODEFROY (2) won by 4.5L in a 4700m cross-country event at this circuit first up. Can deliver a fifth consecutive victory. BLASON D'OR (4) could put a fall here behind him to play a hand in the finish. UNIKETAT (3) won in Listed company here last year. Can deliver a big effort following two disappointments this spell. OTCHOA ROUGE (1) completes the field having finished third over 4700m here prior to a fall upped to 5600m.
Completed a double when winning by 6L in a 3500m handicap hurdle here last month. Of note in a tougher race.
Completed a double when winning by 6L in a 3500m handicap hurdle here last month. Of note in a tougher race.
Runner-up when beaten 4L over course and distance 23 days ago. One to note.
Runner-up when beaten 4L over course and distance 23 days ago. One to note.
Unbeaten in two starts this spell including when winning by 3.5L over 3500m here last month. Tackles a stronger field on this occasion.
Unbeaten in two starts this spell including when winning by 3.5L over 3500m here last month. Tackles a stronger field on this occasion.
Good 2.5L second in the G1 Prix La Haye Jousselin chase over 5500m at Auteuil in November. Leading contender.
Good 2.5L second in the G1 Prix La Haye Jousselin chase over 5500m at Auteuil in November. Leading contender.
Successful by 2L in a 3800m hurdle at Fontainebleau in November. Top chance.
Successful by 2L in a 3800m hurdle at Fontainebleau in November. Top chance.
Good 6.5L second over 3800m here six weeks ago. This looks a tougher event.
Good 6.5L second over 3800m here six weeks ago. This looks a tougher event.
Impressed when winning by 4.5L in a 2900m flat race at Durtal in November. Set a tough task on his return to hurdles however.
Impressed when winning by 4.5L in a 2900m flat race at Durtal in November. Set a tough task on his return to hurdles however.
Held 13L sixth in a 3800m hurdle at this venue early last month. Noted.
Held 13L sixth in a 3800m hurdle at this venue early last month. Noted.
Delivered a 2L triumph in a 3700m hurdle at Bordeaux in November. Claims on his second start back from a lengthy absence.
Delivered a 2L triumph in a 3700m hurdle at Bordeaux in November. Claims on his second start back from a lengthy absence.
Held 7L eighth over 2000m on the flat here in November. Others preferred.
Held 7L eighth over 2000m on the flat here in November. Others preferred.
CARRIACOU (4) can return to hurdles with a victory following a 2.5L second in the G1 Prix La Haye Jousselin chase over 5500m at Auteuil. Leading contender. IRRESISTIBLES (5) may play a part in the finish following a 2L triumph in a 3800m hurdle at Fontainebleau. BLACKIRON (9) enters calculations on the back of a 2L triumph in a 3700m hurdle at Bordeaux. HETRE ROUGE (1) is shortlisted having won his last two starts including by 6L in a 3500m handicap hurdle here.
Improved on debut effort when 3.5L sixth over course and distance in November. Further improvement required.
Improved on debut effort when 3.5L sixth over course and distance in November. Further improvement required.
Held 11L fifth over track and trip on debut last month. More needed.16/01/2022
Held 11L fifth over track and trip on debut last month. More needed.16/01/2022
Faller in a 3500m hurdle in December 2020. Returning from a lengthy absence.
Faller in a 3500m hurdle in December 2020. Returning from a lengthy absence.
Good 1.5L third in a course and distance maiden at the end of October. Top chance.
Good 1.5L third in a course and distance maiden at the end of October. Top chance.
Fair 8.75L fifth in a 1950m maiden at Le Mans when debuting at the start of November. Likely to find a few too good.
Fair 8.75L fifth in a 1950m maiden at Le Mans when debuting at the start of November. Likely to find a few too good.
Third beaten 6.25L over course and distance last month. Notable runner.
Third beaten 6.25L over course and distance last month. Notable runner.
Held 5.5L ninth over track and trip in a maiden in November. Better expected.
Held 5.5L ninth over track and trip in a maiden in November. Better expected.
Unraced Gleneagles colt. Likely to improve for the experience.
Unraced Gleneagles colt. Likely to improve for the experience.
WESTERN FRONT (4) can register a victory having finished 1.5L third in a course and distance maiden. Top chance. FIGHTER IN THE WIN (3) may deliver a big effort having placed third when beaten 2.25L over 1800m at Lyon-la-Soie. BEL OUEST (6) is shortlisted on the back of a 6.25L third in a track and trip maiden. MAJORDOMO (7) represents top connections. Can take a step forward having debuted with a 5.5L ninth over course and distance.
Promising 4L fifth over 1600m in a newcomers race here on debut. Of note.
Promising 4L fifth over 1600m in a newcomers race here on debut. Of note.
Good 2.25L fourth in a course and distance maiden last month. Strong claims.
Good 2.25L fourth in a course and distance maiden last month. Strong claims.
Held 8.25L twelfth in a 2000m maiden at Angers in November. Others preferred.
Held 8.25L twelfth in a 2000m maiden at Angers in November. Others preferred.
Below par 8.25L eighth over course and distance last month. Minor role likely.
Below par 8.25L eighth over course and distance last month. Minor role likely.
Faded 12L seventh over 1900m at Bordeaux when debuting in October. Best watched.
Faded 12L seventh over 1900m at Bordeaux when debuting in October. Best watched.
Good 2L second in a course and distance maiden nineteen days ago. Leading contender.
Good 2L second in a course and distance maiden nineteen days ago. Leading contender.
Held 13L sixth over 1600m in a maiden at Toulouse in November. Others make more appeal.
Held 13L sixth over 1600m in a maiden at Toulouse in November. Others make more appeal.
Fourth beaten 4L over 1600m in a newcomers race here on debut. Noted.
Fourth beaten 4L over 1600m in a newcomers race here on debut. Noted.
Neck third in a track and trip claimer two weeks ago. One to note.
Neck third in a track and trip claimer two weeks ago. One to note.
Caught the eye when 1.25L third in a course and distance maiden in November. Top chance.
Caught the eye when 1.25L third in a course and distance maiden in November. Top chance.
Unraced Kingfisher filly. Likely to improve for the experience.
Unraced Kingfisher filly. Likely to improve for the experience.
PERLE BLEUE (6) can break her maiden having finished 2L second in a course and distance event. Top selection. ALMEDIA (10) is shortlisted having finished 1.25L third over this track and trip on debut. ATHELIA (2) enters calculations on the back of a 2.25L fourth over course and distance in a similar race to this. DREAM BAHAMA (9) is another with claims having been beaten a neck when third in a track and trip claimer.
