Pornichet 02 January 2022
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Chases a hat-trick after a pair of 2500m Deauville AW handicap wins including at a higher level. Major chance.
Chases a hat-trick after a pair of 2500m Deauville AW handicap wins including at a higher level. Major chance.
Fine second in a stronger Deauville AW 2500m last month. Firmly in the mix.
Fine second in a stronger Deauville AW 2500m last month. Firmly in the mix.
Some promise on handicap debut but went backwards at Craon last month. Hard to enthuse on first AW run.
Some promise on handicap debut but went backwards at Craon last month. Hard to enthuse on first AW run.
Fifth behind a subsequent winner in a Deauville AW handicap over 2500m. Player up in distance.
Fifth behind a subsequent winner in a Deauville AW handicap over 2500m. Player up in distance.
Unplaced in four AW outings. Plenty to prove.
Unplaced in four AW outings. Plenty to prove.
Ninth reappearing in this grade over track and trip. May improve but others preferred.
Ninth reappearing in this grade over track and trip. May improve but others preferred.
Fair sixth on AW debut here over 2400m. May progress tackling a longer journey.
Fair sixth on AW debut here over 2400m. May progress tackling a longer journey.
Improved third behind Sowgay over 2500m ten days ago. Each-way appeal.
Improved third behind Sowgay over 2500m ten days ago. Each-way appeal.
Behind a few of these at Deauville AW ten days ago. Similar story here.
Behind a few of these at Deauville AW ten days ago. Similar story here.
23 AW runs without winning. Others make more appeal.
23 AW runs without winning. Others make more appeal.
Beaten out of sight on handicap debut. Ignored.
Beaten out of sight on handicap debut. Ignored.
Course and distance winner before a good runner-up at Deauville AW. Leading contender.
Course and distance winner before a good runner-up at Deauville AW. Leading contender.
Down the field in previous couple of similar AW starts. Hard to fancy.
Down the field in previous couple of similar AW starts. Hard to fancy.
Dramatic improvement to finish third behind Sowgay second up. Keep safe from a good draw.
Dramatic improvement to finish third behind Sowgay second up. Keep safe from a good draw.
Yet to reach the frame in eleven AW attempts. Others readily preferred.
Yet to reach the frame in eleven AW attempts. Others readily preferred.
No show in a trio of outings this term over hurdles and on the flat. Opposed.
No show in a trio of outings this term over hurdles and on the flat. Opposed.
DUSTY MEN (1) completed a double attempting a Deauville AW handicap over 2500m. This is easier and expected to go close raised in journey. SOWGAY (12) rates highly as a course and distance winner on penultimate outing. Key chance. Among the main players is the consistent KALAMAZOO RIVER (2). FLIGHT DE JUILLEY (4) might find a placing if delivering best.
Head second over 3200m at Lyon-la-Soie eleven days ago. Top chance.
Head second over 3200m at Lyon-la-Soie eleven days ago. Top chance.
Victorious by 0.75L over 2400m at Beaubreak in August. Plenty to find on these terms.
Victorious by 0.75L over 2400m at Beaubreak in August. Plenty to find on these terms.
Returning from a break when 5.5L fifth over track and trip two weeks ago. Likely to have improved for the race.
Returning from a break when 5.5L fifth over track and trip two weeks ago. Likely to have improved for the race.
Absent since finishing 14L fifth in the G3 Prix Aguado hurdle over 3500m at Auteuil in July 2020. Notable contender.
Absent since finishing 14L fifth in the G3 Prix Aguado hurdle over 3500m at Auteuil in July 2020. Notable contender.
Last of nine over 2500m in a claimer at Deauville AW last week. More needed.
Last of nine over 2500m in a claimer at Deauville AW last week. More needed.
Faded when 8.75L sixth over 2400m at this track last month. Improvement likely on his second start back from a lengthy absence.
Faded when 8.75L sixth over 2400m at this track last month. Improvement likely on his second start back from a lengthy absence.
Below par seventh in a 3400m hurdle at Angers last month. Best watched.
Below par seventh in a 3400m hurdle at Angers last month. Best watched.
Held 20L twelfth over 2400m here 24 days ago. Minor role likely.
Held 20L twelfth over 2400m here 24 days ago. Minor role likely.
Supplemented after a held seventh in claiming company at Deauville AW. Further improvement needed.
Supplemented after a held seventh in claiming company at Deauville AW. Further improvement needed.
Unraced Roli Abi mare. Others preferred.
Unraced Roli Abi mare. Others preferred.
Faller early on in a 3400m claiming hurdle at Cagnes-sur-Mer in December 2019. Debuting for a new trainer.
Faller early on in a 3400m claiming hurdle at Cagnes-sur-Mer in December 2019. Debuting for a new trainer.
Unraced Planteur filly. One to note.
Unraced Planteur filly. One to note.
KAPANI (1) ran a solid second over 3200m at Lyon-la-Soie. Leading contender if able to replicate in this winnable contest. SIN DEL RIA (4) was 14L fifth in the 3500m G3 Prix Aguado hurdle at Auteuil before a break. Notable runner. ESCAPADE NOCTURNE (3) finished fifth on reappearance tackling track and trip. Each-way claims. ZADINIA (12) would be respected if given a market push making debut.
Fifth when beaten 2.75L over 1500m at Deauville AW. Represents a good yard.
Fifth when beaten 2.75L over 1500m at Deauville AW. Represents a good yard.
Failed to shine when 7.5L ninth over 1900m at Deauville AW three weeks ago. Capable of better.
Failed to shine when 7.5L ninth over 1900m at Deauville AW three weeks ago. Capable of better.
Last of sixteen over 1900m at Deauville AW ten days ago. Yet to hit top form this spell.
Last of sixteen over 1900m at Deauville AW ten days ago. Yet to hit top form this spell.
Victorious by 1.5L over 1500m in a Deauville AW claimer. Top chance.
Victorious by 1.5L over 1500m in a Deauville AW claimer. Top chance.
Failed to shine when last of eleven over 1700m here four days ago. Others preferred.
Failed to shine when last of eleven over 1700m here four days ago. Others preferred.
Midfield finish when 7.5L seventh over 1400m at Dax in July 2020. Debuting for a new trainer.
Midfield finish when 7.5L seventh over 1400m at Dax in July 2020. Debuting for a new trainer.
Held 4L seventh in a claimer over 1500m at Deauville AW 23 days ago. Step forward needed.
Held 4L seventh in a claimer over 1500m at Deauville AW 23 days ago. Step forward needed.
Fifth when beaten 12L over 1500m in a Niort maiden in October. Likely to struggle.
Fifth when beaten 12L over 1500m in a Niort maiden in October. Likely to struggle.
3.25L seventh over 1700m here two weeks ago. Place claims.
3.25L seventh over 1700m here two weeks ago. Place claims.
Struggled when last of fifteen over 1900m at Deauville AW first up after a break. Improvement likely.
Struggled when last of fifteen over 1900m at Deauville AW first up after a break. Improvement likely.
Struggled 25L fourteenth over 2400m here last month. Minor role likely.
Struggled 25L fourteenth over 2400m here last month. Minor role likely.
SNORKELING (4) is expected to back up a Deauville AW claiming win over 1500m in this similar affair and is the one to beat. FIRST DREM (1) tackles a longer journey after a below par midfield finish latest. Capable of better. MISS TICHE (9) holds each-way claims after not being beaten far at this track last time. SELLY (2) completes the shortlist.
Not beaten far in previous couple of stronger 1500m AW runs. Could improve.
Not beaten far in previous couple of stronger 1500m AW runs. Could improve.
Getting closer to that elusive first AW victory when fifth after a break at Deauville. Thereabouts.
Getting closer to that elusive first AW victory when fifth after a break at Deauville. Thereabouts.
Excellent second in a better track and trip handicap last month. Major appeal with a top course record.
Excellent second in a better track and trip handicap last month. Major appeal with a top course record.
Fourth behind a couple of these two starts ago at this venue. Place chance from a good draw.
Fourth behind a couple of these two starts ago at this venue. Place chance from a good draw.
Improved third in a stronger Deauville AW handicap last month. Leading hope.
Improved third in a stronger Deauville AW handicap last month. Leading hope.
Tailed off over course and distance last month. Ignored.
Tailed off over course and distance last month. Ignored.
Sixth behind a few of these two starts ago. More needed.
Sixth behind a few of these two starts ago. More needed.
Solid placing over track and trip nineteen days ago. Each-way.
Solid placing over track and trip nineteen days ago. Each-way.
17L defeat on sole track and journey outing two back. Hard to enthuse.
17L defeat on sole track and journey outing two back. Hard to enthuse.
SHOWMETHEGIN (3) finished runner-up in a stronger course and distance handicap. Expected to regain the winning thread in a moderate affair for the grade. MARKLAND (5) ran a good third at Deauville AW over 1500m. Notable contender. INSEO (1) holds each-way claims on best AW form while SENEPARK (4) is respected from a good draw.
Consistent performer who went close in this class here over 2400m. Notable claims.
Consistent performer who went close in this class here over 2400m. Notable claims.
Takes a big leap in journey but yet to place in eight AW outings.
Takes a big leap in journey but yet to place in eight AW outings.
Fine placing in this grade over track and trip a fortnight ago. Thereabouts.
Fine placing in this grade over track and trip a fortnight ago. Thereabouts.
Down the field in previous two AW handicaps at a similar level. Step forward required.
Down the field in previous two AW handicaps at a similar level. Step forward required.
Fourth behind a couple of these over course and distance. Each-way hope.
Fourth behind a couple of these over course and distance. Each-way hope.
Fair seventh reappearing in better handicap company. Progress expected.
Fair seventh reappearing in better handicap company. Progress expected.
No worthwhile form since resuming. Others readily preferred.
No worthwhile form since resuming. Others readily preferred.
Course and distance winner three back. Firmly in the mix.
Course and distance winner three back. Firmly in the mix.
No threat over 1700m here four days ago. Expecting sharp improvement over this preferred trip.
No threat over 1700m here four days ago. Expecting sharp improvement over this preferred trip.
Unplaced in six AW starts. Easy to leave.
Unplaced in six AW starts. Easy to leave.
Midfield in this company here second up. Others preferred.
Midfield in this company here second up. Others preferred.
MAINSAIL ATLANTIC (1) ran a fine second here over 2100m at this standard. Consistent and expected to measure up. CROCY (3) delivered a place double tackling track and trip latest. Holds major appeal. One to note is LONGROY (8) if replicating a course and distance victory three back. Consider PREMIER AVRIL (9) stepping up to this preferred journey.
Got off the mark with a 1700m handicap victory at this track. Keep safe up in class.
Got off the mark with a 1700m handicap victory at this track. Keep safe up in class.
Down the field in a strong Deauville AW handicap third up. Each-way claims.
Down the field in a strong Deauville AW handicap third up. Each-way claims.
Held seventh in a stronger conditions event two starts ago. Player.
Held seventh in a stronger conditions event two starts ago. Player.
Down the field in a strong Deauville AW handicap ten days ago. Expected to improve in this company.
Down the field in a strong Deauville AW handicap ten days ago. Expected to improve in this company.
Had shown plenty of ability in flat maidens before sixth on hurdle debut. May need this after a lengthy absence.
Had shown plenty of ability in flat maidens before sixth on hurdle debut. May need this after a lengthy absence.
Below par sixth after a fine reappearance third. Firmly in the mix on AW debut.
Below par sixth after a fine reappearance third. Firmly in the mix on AW debut.
Frozen Power debutant who would be of interest if attracting any market support.
Frozen Power debutant who would be of interest if attracting any market support.
Palace Episode debutant who is in need of a market check for a leading trainer.
Palace Episode debutant who is in need of a market check for a leading trainer.
First-time starter for this Sri Putra filly. Watch the market for clues.
First-time starter for this Sri Putra filly. Watch the market for clues.
Held eighth debuting here over 2400m. May improve but others preferred.
Held eighth debuting here over 2400m. May improve but others preferred.
LA MERVEILLE (3) can step forward after a seventh in a stronger conditions event two back. Rates among the major contenders in a tricky event. ICALERO (1) arrives in top form. Produced a breakthrough victory against easier and could have further improvement to come. INTO FAITH (6) would have serious claims if bouncing back. KALEO PALACE (8) catches the eye on debut for a good trainer. Watch the market for clues.
Third AW success in a stronger 2500m Deauville handicap last month. Top chance.
Third AW success in a stronger 2500m Deauville handicap last month. Top chance.
Unplaced in four AW events. Hard to fancy.
Unplaced in four AW events. Hard to fancy.
Down the field in a better Longchamp handicap over 2400m before a break. Consider on AW debut.
Down the field in a better Longchamp handicap over 2400m before a break. Consider on AW debut.
No threat in a trio of AW outings. Easy to leave.
No threat in a trio of AW outings. Easy to leave.
Yet to find any form in three AW efforts this term. Significant improvement needed.
Yet to find any form in three AW efforts this term. Significant improvement needed.
Down the field in a similar AW race two starts ago. Something to find.
Down the field in a similar AW race two starts ago. Something to find.
4L sixth on sole track and trip start last term. Not dismissed.
4L sixth on sole track and trip start last term. Not dismissed.
Offered more second up at this track over 2100m. Place chance from a good draw.
Offered more second up at this track over 2100m. Place chance from a good draw.
PLATEADO (1) delivered a third AW victory over 2500m at Deauville. The one to beat in this easier affair. ADMIRALTY ARCH (7) ran a fair sixth on sole track and trip start last campaign. Could find improvement. VIGO (8) holds each-way claims from a good low draw while AQUITAINE (3) could progress on AW debut.
Not firing at all recently the latest effort a 19 length seventh over 2400m at this track on December 14. Winner will come from elsewhere.
Not firing at all recently the latest effort a 19 length seventh over 2400m at this track on December 14. Winner will come from elsewhere.
Resumes today after filling a minor placing two times from three starts in his maiden campaign. At the latest outing he finished fourth over 2400m at Le Lion-D'angers on July 13. Shows promise and is worth including.
Resumes today after filling a minor placing two times from three starts in his maiden campaign. At the latest outing he finished fourth over 2400m at Le Lion-D'angers on July 13. Shows promise and is worth including.
Returned from a spell last start with a modest seventh over 3500m at Pau beaten 39 lengths. Strips fitter and is among the better hopes.
Returned from a spell last start with a modest seventh over 3500m at Pau beaten 39 lengths. Strips fitter and is among the better hopes.
Talented type who has finished in the money at both career runs to date the latest when third over 2400m at this track. Impressive so far and must be included.
Talented type who has finished in the money at both career runs to date the latest when third over 2400m at this track. Impressive so far and must be included.
Back sharply in trip last time and didn't feature when sixth over 2400m at this track. Unlikely to threaten these.
Back sharply in trip last time and didn't feature when sixth over 2400m at this track. Unlikely to threaten these.
Waldpark filly from Schtrounpfette on debut. Can give a bold sight.
Waldpark filly from Schtrounpfette on debut. Can give a bold sight.
Was safely held on debut last start finishing 36 lengths adrift in ninth at Saint Brieuc over 2400m. Top chance to break through.
Was safely held on debut last start finishing 36 lengths adrift in ninth at Saint Brieuc over 2400m. Top chance to break through.
Hasn't threatened in two runs back from a spell. Finished 20 lengths from the winner when tenth last time out over 2300m at Durtal. Can't recommend.
Hasn't threatened in two runs back from a spell. Finished 20 lengths from the winner when tenth last time out over 2300m at Durtal. Can't recommend.
IODEE (4) is ideally place to get off the mark following a placing over track and trip second up. The one to beat. INSTANT PRECIEUX (2) has shown ability including fourth in the G3 Prix de l'Isle Briand before a long break. Notable contender if sharp on return. Keep ISEA DU BREM (6) safe if attracting market support debuting for a good trainer. IMBATTABLE (3) could improve into a minor place.
