Pau 31 January 2024
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Unraced colt by Al Mamun Monalau- from a shrewd stable who can ready a newcomer. Watch the betting for clues
Unraced colt by Al Mamun Monalau- from a shrewd stable who can ready a newcomer. Watch the betting for clues
Unraced filly by Al Mourtajez, stable runners should be better for a run or two normally. Any market support should be noted
Unraced filly by Al Mourtajez, stable runners should be better for a run or two normally. Any market support should be noted
Unplaced last time, 2nd before that over 1600m in mid-July at Mont-De-Marsan. Can be on the premises
Unplaced last time, 2nd before that over 1600m in mid-July at Mont-De-Marsan. Can be on the premises
4th at Pau on December 13th on the sole run. Can improve for the race experience and ought to be involved
4th at Pau on December 13th on the sole run. Can improve for the race experience and ought to be involved
2nd at Pau over 2000m on the only run to date in mid-December. Should be sharper for that good debut run and a bold show likely
2nd at Pau over 2000m on the only run to date in mid-December. Should be sharper for that good debut run and a bold show likely
Unplaced last time, 4th before that on November 20th at Toulouse over 2100m. Has experience but others seem more likely
Unplaced last time, 4th before that on November 20th at Toulouse over 2100m. Has experience but others seem more likely
Fair 3rd at Toulouse on November 26th when last seen over 2000m in a Listed AP race. In the mix
Fair 3rd at Toulouse on November 26th when last seen over 2000m in a Listed AP race. In the mix
3rd last time at Pau on December 13th over 2000m. Seems to be progressing and ought to be thereabouts
3rd last time at Pau on December 13th over 2000m. Seems to be progressing and ought to be thereabouts
Four unplaced runs so far, the latter at Pau over 1600m on December 13th. Makes very little appeal
Four unplaced runs so far, the latter at Pau over 1600m on December 13th. Makes very little appeal
6th on the sole start over 2000m at Pau on December 13th. Can improve but others are preferred
6th on the sole start over 2000m at Pau on December 13th. Can improve but others are preferred
Nice 3rd on the only run over 2000m at Pau on December 13th. With improvement, she can play a lead role
Nice 3rd on the only run over 2000m at Pau on December 13th. With improvement, she can play a lead role
Newcomer by No Risk Al Maury, from a good stable and warrants respect. Monitor the betting for clues
Newcomer by No Risk Al Maury, from a good stable and warrants respect. Monitor the betting for clues
Newcomer by Dariya, might be better for this experience. The betting can be the best guide
Newcomer by Dariya, might be better for this experience. The betting can be the best guide
With a solid effort in a Listed AP race last time when third at Toulouse in late November, JALAAD AL SHAHANIA (7) should be too smart for his rivals. JAOUHAR GRINE (5) could pose the most problems for the selection after a good debut run when second at Pau in mid-December and can make progress from that run. FIFRE AL MAURY (8) was 0.75L back in third in the Pau race and is in the mix again today. ALAIA DES FORGES (11) could fare best of the remainder.
Won at Orleans two runs ago over 3500m in a claiming chase in June. Will be fitter for a recent run on January 6th. Outside place chance
Won at Orleans two runs ago over 3500m in a claiming chase in June. Will be fitter for a recent run on January 6th. Outside place chance
5th last time over 3400m in a Class 4 chase at Pau on Christmas Day. Ought to be on the premises
5th last time over 3400m in a Class 4 chase at Pau on Christmas Day. Ought to be on the premises
5th at Fontainebleau on December 12th over 3600m when last seen in a chase. Consider from an each way angle
5th at Fontainebleau on December 12th over 3600m when last seen in a chase. Consider from an each way angle
5th last time at Pau over 4000m in a handicap chase on January 10th. Can not be overlooked
5th last time at Pau over 4000m in a handicap chase on January 10th. Can not be overlooked
3rd in a claiming chase at Pau on January 2nd when last seen over 3700m. Hard to ignore
3rd in a claiming chase at Pau on January 2nd when last seen over 3700m. Hard to ignore
Did well when 3rd at Lyon Parilly over 4100m on November 19th when last racing. One to pay attention too
Did well when 3rd at Lyon Parilly over 4100m on November 19th when last racing. One to pay attention too
Two unplaced runs of late, ran 3rd before that on December 9th over 4450m in a handicap chase. Limited appeal
Two unplaced runs of late, ran 3rd before that on December 9th over 4450m in a handicap chase. Limited appeal
Five unplaced runs of late since a win over 3900m at Corlay on June in a Class 4 chase. Needs to get back to form
Five unplaced runs of late since a win over 3900m at Corlay on June in a Class 4 chase. Needs to get back to form
Unplaced over fences last time at Pau in a Class 3 race on January 16th over 4700m. Others preferred
Unplaced over fences last time at Pau in a Class 3 race on January 16th over 4700m. Others preferred
Fair 4th at Pau on January 10th over 4000m in a handicap chase when last seen. Capable of a bold show
Fair 4th at Pau on January 10th over 4000m in a handicap chase when last seen. Capable of a bold show
5th in a Class 3 chase at Pau on Boxing Day when last seen over 3900m. Might find a few of these too smart
5th in a Class 3 chase at Pau on Boxing Day when last seen over 3900m. Might find a few of these too smart
Has several unplaced runs of late, the latest at Pau in a Class 3 chase on January 16th. Opposable
Has several unplaced runs of late, the latest at Pau in a Class 3 chase on January 16th. Opposable
Two unplaced runs this year so far, 4th in late October over 3500m in a handicap chase before the recent runs. Has work to do
Two unplaced runs this year so far, 4th in late October over 3500m in a handicap chase before the recent runs. Has work to do
TUTTI BELLA (2) has shown enough ability to win a race of this nature and ran well in a good standard Class 4 race last time at Pau on December 25th. She can get her first success from main rival FEU FOLLET SIVOLA (10) who ran well at this track earlier this month when fourth and can be involved. HELLO DE SIVOLA (4) could be the best option each way. JOLY DE CIERGUES (3) is another to consider from a place perspective.
Won at Pau over 1600m in a Class 3 race on January 12th when last racing. Could be a kilo or two too high at the moment in the weights
Won at Pau over 1600m in a Class 3 race on January 12th when last racing. Could be a kilo or two too high at the moment in the weights
3rd in the same race that FLY D'ASPE (4) was 2nd in at Pau on January 4th over 1600m when last seen. Has only 1L to make up and is one to consider
3rd in the same race that FLY D'ASPE (4) was 2nd in at Pau on January 4th over 1600m when last seen. Has only 1L to make up and is one to consider
Three unplaced runs since a win at Sanlucar(ESP) over 1400m in late August. Opposable
Three unplaced runs since a win at Sanlucar(ESP) over 1400m in late August. Opposable
Nice 2nd at Pau last time on January 4th over 1600m in a Class 3 handicap. Form pick
Nice 2nd at Pau last time on January 4th over 1600m in a Class 3 handicap. Form pick
Has eased in the ratings since a win at Vichy in late August over 1600m in a Class 3 race. Can not be overlooked
Has eased in the ratings since a win at Vichy in late August over 1600m in a Class 3 race. Can not be overlooked
5th last time on January 4th over 1600m at Pau in a Class 3 race. Can make the top four
5th last time on January 4th over 1600m at Pau in a Class 3 race. Can make the top four
Two unplaced runs of late, 5th before that at Pau in early December in a Class 3 race over 1600m. Needs a few to falter
Two unplaced runs of late, 5th before that at Pau in early December in a Class 3 race over 1600m. Needs a few to falter
4th at Pau over 1400m 9 days ago in a Class 3 handicap. Looking for win number six and is in the mix
4th at Pau over 1400m 9 days ago in a Class 3 handicap. Looking for win number six and is in the mix
6th in a Class 3 handicap at Pau over 1600m last time and a winner at this track before that in December. Others seem more likely
6th in a Class 3 handicap at Pau over 1600m last time and a winner at this track before that in December. Others seem more likely
Unplaced last time, 3rd before that at Deauville on December 20th over 1500m in a Class 4 race. Place chance
Unplaced last time, 3rd before that at Deauville on December 20th over 1500m in a Class 4 race. Place chance
Ran well when 3rd at Pau in a Class 3 handicap on January 22nd. Lightly raced and has more to come
Ran well when 3rd at Pau in a Class 3 handicap on January 22nd. Lightly raced and has more to come
Two unplaced runs of late, 3rd before that over 1600m at Pau in November in a Class 3 handicap. More needed to feature
Two unplaced runs of late, 3rd before that over 1600m at Pau in November in a Class 3 handicap. More needed to feature
Fair effort when 4th at Pau 15 days ago over 1600m in a Class 4 race. Can make the top four
Fair effort when 4th at Pau 15 days ago over 1600m in a Class 4 race. Can make the top four
Won a Class 3 handicap at Pau on January 4th when last racing. Others could be more favourably handicapped
Won a Class 3 handicap at Pau on January 4th when last racing. Others could be more favourably handicapped
5th at Pau in a Class 4 race on January 8th over 2000m last time. Outside place chance
5th at Pau in a Class 4 race on January 8th over 2000m last time. Outside place chance
Has four unplaced runs of late, won before that over 1500m at Vannes in a Class 4 race. More needed in a better race
Has four unplaced runs of late, won before that over 1500m at Vannes in a Class 4 race. More needed in a better race
FLY D'ASPE (4) has been performing well of late and is the marginal selection after a good second at this track last time on January 4th. He can shade this from KENDAYA (11) who has also got decent form at this racecourse having finished third over 1400m at this track 9 days ago. She will not lack for fitness. EL TORERO (6) and DOCTOR RON (2) are both capable performers and look like good options for the each-way backers.
Has been placed on her last six runs, the latter at Pau when 2nd over 2400m in early December. Player
Has been placed on her last six runs, the latter at Pau when 2nd over 2400m in early December. Player
5th on the last three runs, the latter at Pau over 2000m on December 13th over 2000m. Others make more appeal
5th on the last three runs, the latter at Pau over 2000m on December 13th over 2000m. Others make more appeal
Fair 3rd at Toulouse over 2100m in early October on only his second run to date. Can not be ruled out
Fair 3rd at Toulouse over 2100m in early October on only his second run to date. Can not be ruled out
Nice 5th on the sole run to date at Pau on December 13th over 1600m. Should be fitter for that outing and be on the premises
Nice 5th on the sole run to date at Pau on December 13th over 1600m. Should be fitter for that outing and be on the premises
Unplaced last time, 2nd before that over 2500m at Agen in early November on his debut. One to pay attention too
Unplaced last time, 2nd before that over 2500m at Agen in early November on his debut. One to pay attention too
Two unplaced runs, the latest at Pau over 2000m in mid-December in a maiden race. Opposable
Two unplaced runs, the latest at Pau over 2000m in mid-December in a maiden race. Opposable
Unplaced on the sole start at Pau on December 13th over 2000m. Needs vast improvement to be involved
Unplaced on the sole start at Pau on December 13th over 2000m. Needs vast improvement to be involved
4th at Pau on December 13th over 2000m when last racing. Needs a few of these to falter
4th at Pau on December 13th over 2000m when last racing. Needs a few of these to falter
Ran well when 5th at Pau over 2000m on December 13th on her only start. Can make the frame
Ran well when 5th at Pau over 2000m on December 13th on her only start. Can make the frame
Newcomer by Af Albahar, stable runners tend to improve for a run or two. Best watched in the betting for clues
Newcomer by Af Albahar, stable runners tend to improve for a run or two. Best watched in the betting for clues
Nice debut run when 2nd at Pau over 2000m on December 13th. Can improve for that outing and play a lead role
Nice debut run when 2nd at Pau over 2000m on December 13th. Can improve for that outing and play a lead role
Newcomer by Dariya, should be wiser for this outing. Monitor the betting for clues
Newcomer by Dariya, should be wiser for this outing. Monitor the betting for clues
PETITE AATIKA (1) has been a model of consistency of late with numerous placed efforts. She deserves to get her head in front today. ZEINAAH (11) will have learned a good deal from her promising debut second on this track last month and is one for the shortlist. NEMR (4) shaped well on his sole run over 1600m and will be sharper for that outing. MOURRISA (9) has also only had one run to date and will be wiser for her fifth-placed effort at this track last month.
Confirmed the promise of her debut 3rd over course and distance by finishing 2nd here on 12 January, so needn't improve a great deal to open her account here
Confirmed the promise of her debut 3rd over course and distance by finishing 2nd here on 12 January, so needn't improve a great deal to open her account here
Has improved in two starts over hurdles at this venue this month, finishing 2nd in a claimer and 3rd in a handicap over 3300m on 14 January. Dark horse
Has improved in two starts over hurdles at this venue this month, finishing 2nd in a claimer and 3rd in a handicap over 3300m on 14 January. Dark horse
Last-start winner of a hurdles claiming race at this venue over 3300m on 2 January. Has more of a place chance than a winning one
Last-start winner of a hurdles claiming race at this venue over 3300m on 2 January. Has more of a place chance than a winning one
Caught the eye on debut when finishing 3rd in a race for newcomers on 25 December over 3500m. Will have more to offer
Caught the eye on debut when finishing 3rd in a race for newcomers on 25 December over 3500m. Will have more to offer
Has jumped well enough in each of her four starts to warrant respect in a race of this nature, reverting to hurdles after finishing 5th in a steeplechase last time. Not taken lightly
Has jumped well enough in each of her four starts to warrant respect in a race of this nature, reverting to hurdles after finishing 5th in a steeplechase last time. Not taken lightly
Showed promise on the flat and showed her versatility by finishing 3rd in a hurdles race over track and trip on 4 January. Candidate for success
Showed promise on the flat and showed her versatility by finishing 3rd in a hurdles race over track and trip on 4 January. Candidate for success
Made an encouraging start over hurdles by finishing 2nd in a conditions race at Nimes over 3400m on 19 November. One to watch on her reappearance
Made an encouraging start over hurdles by finishing 2nd in a conditions race at Nimes over 3400m on 19 November. One to watch on her reappearance
Finished a pleasing 5th behind SAINTE AUBALINE (4) on debut over 3500m at this venue on Christmas Day. WIll be wiser to the task
Finished a pleasing 5th behind SAINTE AUBALINE (4) on debut over 3500m at this venue on Christmas Day. WIll be wiser to the task
Was a well-beaten 12th on debut on PSF over 2400m and finished a modest 8th in her first hurdles race over course and distance on 4 January. Needs to show more
Was a well-beaten 12th on debut on PSF over 2400m and finished a modest 8th in her first hurdles race over course and distance on 4 January. Needs to show more
Francois Nicolle-trained Spanish Moon debutante from a good female line. Not to be underestimated with Angelo Zuliani engaged to ride
Francois Nicolle-trained Spanish Moon debutante from a good female line. Not to be underestimated with Angelo Zuliani engaged to ride
Made a promising start to her career on the flat last year but lost her form stepping up in class. Goes hurdling now for the first time
Made a promising start to her career on the flat last year but lost her form stepping up in class. Goes hurdling now for the first time
FEUILLE VERTE (1) confirmed the promise of her debut 3rd over this course and distance by finishing 2nd when returning to over track and trip on 12 January, and she needn't improve a great deal to open her account. She gets the nod ahead of KARUKERRA (6) and SAINTE AUBALINE (4) who are likely to pose a threat on the evidence of their encouraging last starts at this venue. Francois Nicolle's newcomer HOLA HAS (10) is also one to watch.
A well-performed veteran who was runner-up in a similar event (handicap) over course and distance on 4 January. Winning chance
A well-performed veteran who was runner-up in a similar event (handicap) over course and distance on 4 January. Winning chance
Consistent hard-knocking mare who bounced back to form with this headgear fitted to finish 3rd in a similar contest over track and trip on 4 January. Candidate for success
Consistent hard-knocking mare who bounced back to form with this headgear fitted to finish 3rd in a similar contest over track and trip on 4 January. Candidate for success
Was a disappointing 9th over course and distance last time but was in good form before that - finished 2nd in three of his five previous outings, including twice over track and trip. Keep safe
Was a disappointing 9th over course and distance last time but was in good form before that - finished 2nd in three of his five previous outings, including twice over track and trip. Keep safe
Soundly beaten in each of her last 5 starts, including back-to-back outings in 2000m handicaps at this venue recently. Others preferred
Soundly beaten in each of her last 5 starts, including back-to-back outings in 2000m handicaps at this venue recently. Others preferred
Has regained his form and consistency in three starts over track and trip, finishing 3rd in consecutive outings before his last-start 4th on 4 January. Will be a factor
Has regained his form and consistency in three starts over track and trip, finishing 3rd in consecutive outings before his last-start 4th on 4 January. Will be a factor
Finished 3rd in a 1500m PSF handicap at Deauville two starts back but failed to confirm that form when only 13th last time. Needs to reaffirm
Finished 3rd in a 1500m PSF handicap at Deauville two starts back but failed to confirm that form when only 13th last time. Needs to reaffirm
Inconsistent and out of sorts at present. Finished 10th in a PSF handicap over 2000m at this venue last time and can be ruled out here
Inconsistent and out of sorts at present. Finished 10th in a PSF handicap over 2000m at this venue last time and can be ruled out here
A veteran of 114 starts and eight victories, including over course and distance. Must bounce back from a disappointing 10th over 1500m at Deauville last month but has the means to do so back at Pau
A veteran of 114 starts and eight victories, including over course and distance. Must bounce back from a disappointing 10th over 1500m at Deauville last month but has the means to do so back at Pau
Honest veteran mare who is probably more effective on turf, having been soundly beaten on PSF in her last two starts. Watch for now
Honest veteran mare who is probably more effective on turf, having been soundly beaten on PSF in her last two starts. Watch for now
Last-start winner on turf at San Sebastian in August. One to watch on his reappearance back on French soil
Last-start winner on turf at San Sebastian in August. One to watch on his reappearance back on French soil
Inconsistent mare who won a 1700m PSF handicap at Pornichet two starts back but struggled under a penalty last time (13th). Outsider
Inconsistent mare who won a 1700m PSF handicap at Pornichet two starts back but struggled under a penalty last time (13th). Outsider
Unplaced in each of her last five outings in handicaps at this level, so is hard to make a case for. Others preferred
Unplaced in each of her last five outings in handicaps at this level, so is hard to make a case for. Others preferred
Has been off the boil for some time now, finishing downfield in each of his last 4 starts in handicaps at this venue. Hard to recommend
Has been off the boil for some time now, finishing downfield in each of his last 4 starts in handicaps at this venue. Hard to recommend
Unreliable veteran mare with sufficient means, seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day but has to reaffirm after a disappointing (11th) last start. Outsider
Unreliable veteran mare with sufficient means, seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day but has to reaffirm after a disappointing (11th) last start. Outsider
Ran well off higher ratings in the past but has lost his way and dropped to a career-low mark. Has made no impression in each of his last three outings at this level, so can be overlooked
Ran well off higher ratings in the past but has lost his way and dropped to a career-low mark. Has made no impression in each of his last three outings at this level, so can be overlooked
Veteran ROYAL VATI (1) finished 2nd over track and trip on 4 January and, on the evidence of that display, is good value to register a 5th success on this course. VICTORY CAT (2) was 3rd over this course and distance in her last start and, although yet to win at this venue, is likely to fight for victory. SOLITARY MAN (5) has the means to join that fight, while the consistent LIEBE KINDER (3) can never be ignored either. AL RASSOUL (8) completes the shortlist.
Finished a disappointing 9th in a Quinte+ hurdles race on 2 January but has sufficient means to play a leading role back in the steeplechase category at Pau, where he boasts sound references. One to beat
Finished a disappointing 9th in a Quinte+ hurdles race on 2 January but has sufficient means to play a leading role back in the steeplechase category at Pau, where he boasts sound references. One to beat
Last-start winner of the Quinte+ event on 10 January 10 in his first outing for the Peltier family. Should have a role to play
Last-start winner of the Quinte+ event on 10 January 10 in his first outing for the Peltier family. Should have a role to play
Was unable to dominate from the front last time when finishing a below-best 7th in the Quinte+ event on 10 January. Can't be written off just yet
Was unable to dominate from the front last time when finishing a below-best 7th in the Quinte+ event on 10 January. Can't be written off just yet
Has acquitted himself well in recent outings at this venue in the steeplechase category, winning over 4000m before finishing 3rd in a Quinte+ over track and trip. Keep safe
Has acquitted himself well in recent outings at this venue in the steeplechase category, winning over 4000m before finishing 3rd in a Quinte+ over track and trip. Keep safe
Consistent performer with sound form references/credentials, including a good 4th in a Quinte+ event (handicap) over track and trip on 10 January. On the shortlist
Consistent performer with sound form references/credentials, including a good 4th in a Quinte+ event (handicap) over track and trip on 10 January. On the shortlist
Capable but unreliable veteran mare with sound references, although is currently out of sorts. Unlikely to trouble the judge
Capable but unreliable veteran mare with sound references, although is currently out of sorts. Unlikely to trouble the judge
Runner-up over hurdles at Compiegne before finishing 7th in a Quinte+ race here last month. Probably more effective over those smaller obstacles
Runner-up over hurdles at Compiegne before finishing 7th in a Quinte+ race here last month. Probably more effective over those smaller obstacles
Consistent jumper with sound references over hurdles and fences. Has acquitted himself well in recent outings at this venue in the steeplechase category, including a good 5th in the Quinte+ of 10 January
Consistent jumper with sound references over hurdles and fences. Has acquitted himself well in recent outings at this venue in the steeplechase category, including a good 5th in the Quinte+ of 10 January
Reliable and versatile jumper with sound form references in hurdles, steeplechase and cross-country events. Finished 4th over 3900m at this venue last time but has no more than a place chance here
Reliable and versatile jumper with sound form references in hurdles, steeplechase and cross-country events. Finished 4th over 3900m at this venue last time but has no more than a place chance here
Runner-up in a steeplechase race over 4000m at this venue on Christmas Day and did win over hurdles on her only other visit to this track. Dark horse
Runner-up in a steeplechase race over 4000m at this venue on Christmas Day and did win over hurdles on her only other visit to this track. Dark horse
Was in very good form over fences before finishing a good 2nd over hurdles at this venue on 2 January. Versatile performer with leading claims back in the steeplechase category
Was in very good form over fences before finishing a good 2nd over hurdles at this venue on 2 January. Versatile performer with leading claims back in the steeplechase category
Dominique Bressou is currently enjoying a fruitful spell at Pau, which bodes well for the chances of GAGE DE REUSSITE (1) who should certainly not be condemned for his failure in a hurdles race last time. He could set the record straight here but will have to thwart the likely challenge of bottom-weight PAS DE QUARTIR (11) who has continued to acquit himself well over both small and large obstacles. MIRALAGO (3) is also better than his last start suggests and retains the means to play a leading role, as does last-start Quinte+ winner GALLOX (2) despite his 3,5kg penalty.
Finished 3rd in the Quinte+ hurdles race Pau on 19 December and should not be condemned for his last start in the steeplechase category. Keep safe
Finished 3rd in the Quinte+ hurdles race Pau on 19 December and should not be condemned for his last start in the steeplechase category. Keep safe
Has proven her quality and versatility by winning over hurdles and in the steeplechase category, as she did at this venue over 3900m on 8 January. Winning chance back over hurdles
Has proven her quality and versatility by winning over hurdles and in the steeplechase category, as she did at this venue over 3900m on 8 January. Winning chance back over hurdles
Finished 3rd in a steeplechase race over 3900m at this venue on 8 January and would've been carefully prepared for this return to hurdles, though may have preferred a softer track
Finished 3rd in a steeplechase race over 3900m at this venue on 8 January and would've been carefully prepared for this return to hurdles, though may have preferred a softer track
Consistent hurdler who finished 3rd in a claimer over 3500m at this venue last time (31 December). Not taken lightly
Consistent hurdler who finished 3rd in a claimer over 3500m at this venue last time (31 December). Not taken lightly
Finished 5th in the Quinte+ hurdles race on 19 December and confirmed her form and well-being by finishing 3rd over 3500m at this venue on 12 January. Has cleading claims
Finished 5th in the Quinte+ hurdles race on 19 December and confirmed her form and well-being by finishing 3rd over 3500m at this venue on 12 January. Has cleading claims
Finished 2nd in two of three starts over hurdles before finishing 4th in the steeplechase category last time (14 January). Not taken lightly
Finished 2nd in two of three starts over hurdles before finishing 4th in the steeplechase category last time (14 January). Not taken lightly
Finished a reassuring 2nd in a hurdles race over 4000m at Cagnes earlier this month. Need to confirm that improvement to play a role here
Finished a reassuring 2nd in a hurdles race over 4000m at Cagnes earlier this month. Need to confirm that improvement to play a role here
Runner-up here over 3500m in a hurdles race on 23 December before dislodging his jockey when still in contention earlier this month. Capable
Runner-up here over 3500m in a hurdles race on 23 December before dislodging his jockey when still in contention earlier this month. Capable
Improved to finish a career-best 4th over 3500m in his last start at Auteuil back in June. Best watched on his reappearance
Improved to finish a career-best 4th over 3500m in his last start at Auteuil back in June. Best watched on his reappearance
Finished a reassuring 4th over 3500m at this venue last time (12 January) but will need to improve again to play a role in the finish
Finished a reassuring 4th over 3500m at this venue last time (12 January) but will need to improve again to play a role in the finish
Has been relatively consistent in five starts over hurdles and finished a reassuring 2nd over 3500m at this venue last time. Must confirm
Has been relatively consistent in five starts over hurdles and finished a reassuring 2nd over 3500m at this venue last time. Must confirm
Consistent filly over hurdles and improved to finish 2nd over 3500m at this venue last time (6 January). Not taken lightly
Consistent filly over hurdles and improved to finish 2nd over 3500m at this venue last time (6 January). Not taken lightly
Has been relatively consistent in his four starts over hurdles but will need to improve after a disappointing 8th at this venue on 12 January to get a look in here
Has been relatively consistent in his four starts over hurdles but will need to improve after a disappointing 8th at this venue on 12 January to get a look in here
Absent from competition for more than a year, ALCYONE ROUGE (2) has quickly found the right rhythm and is good value to follow up her recent success in the steeplechase code with another victory on her return to hurdles. LE GRAND JOUR (1) is consistent and likely to pose a threat, while JUMPER DE CIERGUES (8) need only improve his jumping to stake a claim in the finish too. YOU FOR ME (5), competitive off his current mark, and AREMITI (6), on her handicap debut, are candidates for the podium.
Steadily dropped in the weights/ratings to her last winning mark but still appears too high to make an impression
Steadily dropped in the weights/ratings to her last winning mark but still appears too high to make an impression
Consistent performer who, in his last four starts, has finished 2nd, 5th and 6th in 3 handicaps over track and trip. Has leading claims
Consistent performer who, in his last four starts, has finished 2nd, 5th and 6th in 3 handicaps over track and trip. Has leading claims
Unlucky to have only finished 5th last time over course and distance, having not found a clear run until it was too late. Candidate for success with headgear now fitted
Unlucky to have only finished 5th last time over course and distance, having not found a clear run until it was too late. Candidate for success with headgear now fitted
Has finished 3rd in consecutive outings over course and distance this month, recently in a handicap on 16 January. One for the shortlist
Has finished 3rd in consecutive outings over course and distance this month, recently in a handicap on 16 January. One for the shortlist
Has not finished far off the mark in recent outings over track and trip, finishing 4th and 7th in her last two starts here. Not taken lightly
Has not finished far off the mark in recent outings over track and trip, finishing 4th and 7th in her last two starts here. Not taken lightly
Has acclimatized well to his new surroundings with Patrick Nicot - won at Deauville last month before proving his competitiveness under a penalty when 2nd over track and trip on 4 January. One to beat
Has acclimatized well to his new surroundings with Patrick Nicot - won at Deauville last month before proving his competitiveness under a penalty when 2nd over track and trip on 4 January. One to beat
Last-start winner rejuvenated recently with headgear refitted, winning course-and-distance handicaps in 2 of her last 4 starts. Keep safe
Last-start winner rejuvenated recently with headgear refitted, winning course-and-distance handicaps in 2 of her last 4 starts. Keep safe
A capable and relatively consistent veteran mare who finished 8th in a PSF handicap here over 1600m on 4 January. Place chance
A capable and relatively consistent veteran mare who finished 8th in a PSF handicap here over 1600m on 4 January. Place chance
Sparked marked improvement when finishing 2nd in a claiming race over track and trip on 16 January. Must confirm
Sparked marked improvement when finishing 2nd in a claiming race over track and trip on 16 January. Must confirm
Unplaced in each of his last eight starts but has steadily dropped in the weights/ratings to below his last winning mark. Dark horse
Unplaced in each of his last eight starts but has steadily dropped in the weights/ratings to below his last winning mark. Dark horse
Remains a maiden after 17 starts and has few references on PSF, so is unlikely to trouble the judge. Can be ruled out
Remains a maiden after 17 starts and has few references on PSF, so is unlikely to trouble the judge. Can be ruled out
Won a PSF handicap at Chantilly in July last year but has been unplaced in each of his 7 subsequent starts, including his last 3 outings on this surface
Won a PSF handicap at Chantilly in July last year but has been unplaced in each of his 7 subsequent starts, including his last 3 outings on this surface
Showed signs of improvement when finishing 3rd in a PSF handicap over 1400m off his current mark. Must confirm
Showed signs of improvement when finishing 3rd in a PSF handicap over 1400m off his current mark. Must confirm
A capable but inconsistent veteran who finished 10th in a PSF handicap at Cagnes-sur-Mer earlier this month. Others preferred
A capable but inconsistent veteran who finished 10th in a PSF handicap at Cagnes-sur-Mer earlier this month. Others preferred
Still a maiden after 18 starts and has finished unplaced in her last two starts on PSF. Others make more appeal
Still a maiden after 18 starts and has finished unplaced in her last two starts on PSF. Others make more appeal
Has made no impression in each of his last six starts, including his last three outings at this venue, so is hard to make a case for
Has made no impression in each of his last six starts, including his last three outings at this venue, so is hard to make a case for
JORDAN BAKER (6) won at Deauville last month and confirmed his form and well-being by finishing 2nd last time out in a course-and-distance handicap, and he ought to continue his good momentum here. STIRLING (3) was unlucky not to have finished closer in his latest outing and could have more to offer with headgear fitted for the first time, so is likely to pose a threat. CHIEF RED CLOUD (2), MILLIE LOU (4) and SUPER CUTE (7) are in good form and capable of playing leading roles too.
