Strasbourg 23 April 2022
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Last appeared four-and-a-half months ago when he finished 6 lengths from the winner in seventh over 1800m at Lyon La Soie. Returns from a break in a winnable race.
Last appeared four-and-a-half months ago when he finished 6 lengths from the winner in seventh over 1800m at Lyon La Soie. Returns from a break in a winnable race.
Has only raced once back on April 26 when a well-beaten ninth over 1100m at Chantilly. Steps out over more ground this time. Prefer to see how he returns.
Has only raced once back on April 26 when a well-beaten ninth over 1100m at Chantilly. Steps out over more ground this time. Prefer to see how he returns.
Stepping out at this circuit for the first time. Last appeared when he finished third over 1100m at Le Croise-Laroche on March 23. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
Stepping out at this circuit for the first time. Last appeared when he finished third over 1100m at Le Croise-Laroche on March 23. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
Went forward and gave a sight before tiring to finish eighth on debut over 1500m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer nine weeks ago. Has not been produced since that run. Needs to improve sharply.
Went forward and gave a sight before tiring to finish eighth on debut over 1500m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer nine weeks ago. Has not been produced since that run. Needs to improve sharply.
Has been about the money of late. Has enjoyed a let-up since finishing fifth at Deauville All Weather over 1300m on March 4. The one to beat.
Has been about the money of late. Has enjoyed a let-up since finishing fifth at Deauville All Weather over 1300m on March 4. The one to beat.
Was in the market on debut and did a reasonable job to finish 8 lengths away in fifth over 1400m at Nancy on March 27. Shows talent and is a leading contender.
Was in the market on debut and did a reasonable job to finish 8 lengths away in fifth over 1400m at Nancy on March 27. Shows talent and is a leading contender.
Modest effort first up last start finishing fourth and beaten 2.25 lengths over 1400m at Nancy. Looking elsewhere for the winner.
Modest effort first up last start finishing fourth and beaten 2.25 lengths over 1400m at Nancy. Looking elsewhere for the winner.
Filly by Dream Ahead from Wanda's Girl on debut. Purchased for EUR € 25000 (Arqana 2020 October Yearlings Sale). Market watch advised.
Filly by Dream Ahead from Wanda's Girl on debut. Purchased for EUR € 25000 (Arqana 2020 October Yearlings Sale). Market watch advised.
LAGOA SANTA (5) performed well when 2.75L fifth in a 1300m maiden at Deauville AW. Selected to score on her first turf start. MONSIEURVALCHOP (3) rates a danger on the back of a 4.25L third in an 1100m maiden at Le Croise-Laroche. SEVENTH WAVE (6) came home 8L fifth in a six runner 1400m maiden at Nancy on debut. Expected to show improved form second time out. BLACK ECHO (7) debuted in France with a 2L fourth over 1400m in a Nancy claimer. Consider.
Finished 15 lengths back in sixth on debut over 2000m at this track last start. Better for that experience and can measure up.
Finished 15 lengths back in sixth on debut over 2000m at this track last start. Better for that experience and can measure up.
Resumed at Fontainebleau over 2200m last time out and finished fourth beaten 3 lengths. Plenty of improvement to come.
Resumed at Fontainebleau over 2200m last time out and finished fourth beaten 3 lengths. Plenty of improvement to come.
Yet to fill a placing in four runs most recently when 23 lengths back in ninth over 2000m at this track. Finds a suitable race and can feature without surprising.
Yet to fill a placing in four runs most recently when 23 lengths back in ninth over 2000m at this track. Finds a suitable race and can feature without surprising.
Finished 10 lengths back in seventh on debut over 1700m at Marseille Borely last start. Will need to improve sharply.
Finished 10 lengths back in seventh on debut over 1700m at Marseille Borely last start. Will need to improve sharply.
Last appeared five months ago when she finished 17 lengths from the winner in tenth over 1400m at Nancy. Best form gives her an each-way hope while fresh.
Last appeared five months ago when she finished 17 lengths from the winner in tenth over 1400m at Nancy. Best form gives her an each-way hope while fresh.
Returns for a second campaign. Form during the maiden prep was moderate with one minor placing in three starts. Expect her to come back in better shape this prep. Worth consideration.
Returns for a second campaign. Form during the maiden prep was moderate with one minor placing in three starts. Expect her to come back in better shape this prep. Worth consideration.
Unraced filly by Sidestep out of April Meadow. Was a EUR 3500 (Arqana 2020 Autumn Sale Flat Yearlings) purchase. Prefer to see how she performs.
Unraced filly by Sidestep out of April Meadow. Was a EUR 3500 (Arqana 2020 Autumn Sale Flat Yearlings) purchase. Prefer to see how she performs.
Dabirsim filly from Kissable Girl on debut. Prefer to see her under race conditions.
Dabirsim filly from Kissable Girl on debut. Prefer to see her under race conditions.
Unraced filly by Dariyan out of Falabala. Was a EUR 5000 (Arqana 2019 Breeding Stock Sale) purchase. Favouring others.
Unraced filly by Dariyan out of Falabala. Was a EUR 5000 (Arqana 2019 Breeding Stock Sale) purchase. Favouring others.
Daughter of Maxios from Dimaniya making her debut. Respect any positive betting move.
Daughter of Maxios from Dimaniya making her debut. Respect any positive betting move.
BARDOLINO (2) performed well when 3L fourth in a 2200m maiden at Fontainebleau. Showed enough that day to suggest he can take this contest. GRAND CRU (6) finished 9.5L seventh in the Listed Grosser Preis des Laki's Im Ko-Quartier over 1600m at Dusseldorf (Germany). Expected to challenge down in grade. Dabirsim newcomer KISS QUEEN (8) hails from a useful yard. Shortlist. Similar comments apply to stablemate DONNA ELVIRA (10) who is by Maxios and may go well on debut.
Ran home strongly winning by 14 lengths at Lignieres last time out over 6000m. Rates well and can feature in the finish again.
Ran home strongly winning by 14 lengths at Lignieres last time out over 6000m. Rates well and can feature in the finish again.
Finished fourth two runs ago in a at Pau then finished fourth last time at Lignieres in a over 6000m. Major player on his best figures.
Finished fourth two runs ago in a at Pau then finished fourth last time at Lignieres in a over 6000m. Major player on his best figures.
Was at long odds last time over 3800m at Compiegne and failed to finish. Worth another chance and in this easier assignment and comes into calculations.
Was at long odds last time over 3800m at Compiegne and failed to finish. Worth another chance and in this easier assignment and comes into calculations.
Scored at win in a 5200m two starts back before a disappointing sixth last start in a at Le Pin Du Haras. Among the each way chances.
Scored at win in a 5200m two starts back before a disappointing sixth last start in a at Le Pin Du Haras. Among the each way chances.
Nine-year-old gelding fresh up from a 265-day break. Well held at last run before a spell fell at Vittel. Not expecting him to threaten without significant improvement.
Nine-year-old gelding fresh up from a 265-day break. Well held at last run before a spell fell at Vittel. Not expecting him to threaten without significant improvement.
Reliable jumper who was unplaced in a 4600m at Fontainebleau two starts back. Improved last start when he saluted in a at Nancy over 4500m by 1.5 lengths. Major player again.
Reliable jumper who was unplaced in a 4600m at Fontainebleau two starts back. Improved last start when he saluted in a at Nancy over 4500m by 1.5 lengths. Major player again.
Clocked-in third last start in a at Blain Bouvron Le Gavre over 5800m. That followed success in a at Lyon-Parilly over 4500m by half a length. Prefer others.
Clocked-in third last start in a at Blain Bouvron Le Gavre over 5800m. That followed success in a at Lyon-Parilly over 4500m by half a length. Prefer others.
Placed on both previous starts at this venue LUCKY NET LOVE (1) impressed when winning by 14L over 6000m at Lignieres. Looks capable of completing a double. FAYAS (2) warrants consideration on the back of a 16L fourth in that Lignieres contest. FLASH DE CHENEAU (6) won by 1.5L in a 4500m contest at Nancy. Danger to all. CITYCLAIR (7) won over 4500m at Lyon-Parilly on his penultimate start. Claims following a recent placed effort at Blain.
Course and distance winner two starts back but didn't flatter last time when 11th and beaten 8 lengths over 2500m at Nancy. Can bounce back.
Course and distance winner two starts back but didn't flatter last time when 11th and beaten 8 lengths over 2500m at Nancy. Can bounce back.
Has not raced since finishing 5.5 lengths away in sixth over 2350m at this track on November 11. Returns from a break in a winnable race.
Has not raced since finishing 5.5 lengths away in sixth over 2350m at this track on November 11. Returns from a break in a winnable race.
Unwanted in the market when resuming last start at this track over 2000m and finished tenth. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred.
Unwanted in the market when resuming last start at this track over 2000m and finished tenth. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred.
Lines up for the first time since February 13. Form at the end of last prep was not flash the most recent effort a 15th over 2150m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer. Others make more appeal.
Lines up for the first time since February 13. Form at the end of last prep was not flash the most recent effort a 15th over 2150m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer. Others make more appeal.
Was responsible for a better run last time out when fourth over 2000m at this track beaten 1.75 lengths. Cannot be disregarded.
Was responsible for a better run last time out when fourth over 2000m at this track beaten 1.75 lengths. Cannot be disregarded.
Has not raced since finishing 3 lengths away in fifth over 2000m at Nancy on November 13. Solid return wouldn't surprise.
Has not raced since finishing 3 lengths away in fifth over 2000m at Nancy on November 13. Solid return wouldn't surprise.
Veteran galloper fitter for two runs from a spell the latest over 1400m at Nancy when ninth. Fitter again and looks hard to beat here.
Veteran galloper fitter for two runs from a spell the latest over 1400m at Nancy when ninth. Fitter again and looks hard to beat here.
Returned from a spell last start with a modest 13th over 1400m at this track beaten 15 lengths. Strips fitter and should be right in the mix.
Returned from a spell last start with a modest 13th over 1400m at this track beaten 15 lengths. Strips fitter and should be right in the mix.
Stepping out at this track for the first time. Last appeared when she finished third over 2100m at Chantilly All Weather on April 1. Looks tested again.
Stepping out at this track for the first time. Last appeared when she finished third over 2100m at Chantilly All Weather on April 1. Looks tested again.
Returns after a spell of five months. Form at the end of last prep was not flash the most recent effort a sixth over 2000m at Nancy. Wait and see how he comes u
Returns after a spell of five months. Form at the end of last prep was not flash the most recent effort a sixth over 2000m at Nancy. Wait and see how he comes u
Resumes from a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished 12th at her most recent appearance over 1800m at Lyon La Soie. Expected to run well.
Resumes from a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished 12th at her most recent appearance over 1800m at Lyon La Soie. Expected to run well.
Ran a better race second up last time out when fourth over 2350m at Saint Galmier. Among the better chances.
Ran a better race second up last time out when fourth over 2350m at Saint Galmier. Among the better chances.
Was below his best last time finishing ninth and beaten 15 lengths over 1600m at Saint Cloud. Rates highly on best form so he can turn things around.
Was below his best last time finishing ninth and beaten 15 lengths over 1600m at Saint Cloud. Rates highly on best form so he can turn things around.
Returned from a layoff last start and was beaten 5 lengths into seventh over 2000m at this track. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
Returned from a layoff last start and was beaten 5 lengths into seventh over 2000m at this track. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
Form in recent times has been moderate including a last start fifth over 2000m at this track. Has had too many chances.
Form in recent times has been moderate including a last start fifth over 2000m at this track. Has had too many chances.
Back sharply in trip last time and didn't feature when sixth over 2000m at this track. Unlikely to threaten these.
Back sharply in trip last time and didn't feature when sixth over 2000m at this track. Unlikely to threaten these.
Disappointing in a stronger race at Nancy MY BUDDY (1) looks up to delivering a victory having won by a nose in a track and trip event on his penultimate start. BAY VIEW (9) recorded a 1L third in a 2100m handicap at Chantilly AW. Taken to play a part in the finish. KARYNIA (5) warrants close consideration following a 1.75L fourth over course and distance. In the mix. A winner here in the past BERLIN CALLING (6) ended last year with a 3L fifth in a 2000m handicap at Nancy. Shortlisted after a break.
Well beaten in a this track hurdle in soft going last time when fourth. Can sneak into the finish if puts best foot forward.
Well beaten in a this track hurdle in soft going last time when fourth. Can sneak into the finish if puts best foot forward.
Last seen winning a handicap chase at Dieppe in August 2020 by four and a half lengths. Key chance on return.
Last seen winning a handicap chase at Dieppe in August 2020 by four and a half lengths. Key chance on return.
Was in the money at his first run at this course last start finishing 10 lengths away in third in a hurdle over 3800m. Hard to knock - good each way chance.
Was in the money at his first run at this course last start finishing 10 lengths away in third in a hurdle over 3800m. Hard to knock - good each way chance.
Unable to find the placings after two runs this time in work. Finished sixth beaten 24 lengths two runs back when resuming in a hurdle over 3800m at Fontainebleau. Failed to complete the course last time out in a hurdle at Compiegne.
Unable to find the placings after two runs this time in work. Finished sixth beaten 24 lengths two runs back when resuming in a hurdle over 3800m at Fontainebleau. Failed to complete the course last time out in a hurdle at Compiegne.
Doesn't win out of turn the latest finishing ninth and beaten 15 lengths in a hurdle over 3900m at Auteuil. Long time since a win but rates a winning chance on best figures.
Doesn't win out of turn the latest finishing ninth and beaten 15 lengths in a hurdle over 3900m at Auteuil. Long time since a win but rates a winning chance on best figures.
Two runs this prep have been moderate. Kicked off with an unplaced effort in a hurdle at Nancy then clocked-in sixth last start in a 3800m hurdle at this track. Hard to toss in this suitable event.
Two runs this prep have been moderate. Kicked off with an unplaced effort in a hurdle at Nancy then clocked-in sixth last start in a 3800m hurdle at this track. Hard to toss in this suitable event.
Bounced back with a pleasing third in a hurdle over 3550m at Fontainebleau last start. That came after he two runs ago. Right in the mix on best form.
Bounced back with a pleasing third in a hurdle over 3550m at Fontainebleau last start. That came after he two runs ago. Right in the mix on best form.
Has been moderate the last couple of runs and is returning from a break today. Bold showing expected if finds best.
Has been moderate the last couple of runs and is returning from a break today. Bold showing expected if finds best.
Yet to land a glove this prep. Two runs ago when resuming. Tackled a hurdle over 3900m at Auteuil last start but could only manage to finish 12th. Looks to have the job ahead.
Yet to land a glove this prep. Two runs ago when resuming. Tackled a hurdle over 3900m at Auteuil last start but could only manage to finish 12th. Looks to have the job ahead.
Safely held in recent outings the latest in a steeplechase over 4200m at this track. Hard to have on current form.
Safely held in recent outings the latest in a steeplechase over 4200m at this track. Hard to have on current form.
Seems to be edging towards a win last start finishing third over 3900m at Dieppe. Would need to find best to feature.
Seems to be edging towards a win last start finishing third over 3900m at Dieppe. Would need to find best to feature.
Missed the frame the start before last in a hurdle at Compiegne then finished seventh last time at Nancy in a steeplechase over 3800m. In the mix.
Missed the frame the start before last in a hurdle at Compiegne then finished seventh last time at Nancy in a steeplechase over 3800m. In the mix.
Disappointed when seventh in a hurdle at this track first-up from a spell. Requires significant improvement.
Disappointed when seventh in a hurdle at this track first-up from a spell. Requires significant improvement.
CANFORD WINE (4) pulled up in a competitive 3800m handicap hurdle at Compiegne. Selected to deliver a victory down in grade with James Reveley booked to ride. SALT ROCK (3) rates the main danger on the back of a 10L third in a similar race to this over course and distance. MON TURF (2) is considered on his first start since a 4.5L victory off a higher mark in a 3500m handicap chase at Dieppe in August 2020. ETE DE CARL (7) placed third in a 3550m conditions hurdle at Fontainebleau. Of note switched to a handicap.
Stepping out at this track for the first time. Last appeared when he finished second over 1900m at Deauville All Weather on April 7. Among the better chances.
Stepping out at this track for the first time. Last appeared when he finished second over 1900m at Deauville All Weather on April 7. Among the better chances.
Unwanted in the market when resuming last start at Saint Cloud over 2000m and finished 14th. Expecting him to kick on with that first run out of the way.
Unwanted in the market when resuming last start at Saint Cloud over 2000m and finished 14th. Expecting him to kick on with that first run out of the way.
Just a plain effort first up when sixth over 1800m at Lyon La Soie. Fitter and can do a lot better.
Just a plain effort first up when sixth over 1800m at Lyon La Soie. Fitter and can do a lot better.
Last appeared ten weeks ago when he finished 3 lengths from the winner in seventh over 2100m at Chantilly All Weather. Did finish in the money first-up last prep at Hannover over 1750m. In the mix on best form.
Last appeared ten weeks ago when he finished 3 lengths from the winner in seventh over 2100m at Chantilly All Weather. Did finish in the money first-up last prep at Hannover over 1750m. In the mix on best form.
Returned from a spell and was safely held when 11th over 1900m at Deauville All Weather. Fitter but others are better placed.
Returned from a spell and was safely held when 11th over 1900m at Deauville All Weather. Fitter but others are better placed.
Missed the frame two back when fifth at Compiegne but turned in a better effort last time to finish in the money over 2000m at this track. Sure to be in the finish.
Missed the frame two back when fifth at Compiegne but turned in a better effort last time to finish in the money over 2000m at this track. Sure to be in the finish.
Resumes from a break of five months. Finished 17th at his most recent appearance over 1900m at Chantilly All Weather. Looks tested.
Resumes from a break of five months. Finished 17th at his most recent appearance over 1900m at Chantilly All Weather. Looks tested.
Finished eighth last start over 2400m at Saint Cloud when he had to contend with an awkward barrier. Draws out again but capable of a bold run.
Finished eighth last start over 2400m at Saint Cloud when he had to contend with an awkward barrier. Draws out again but capable of a bold run.
Resumes today after a successful maiden preparation scoring two times from 11 starts. At the latest outing she finished fifth over 2600m at Marseille Vivaux on November 29. Has upside and is worth following up.
Resumes today after a successful maiden preparation scoring two times from 11 starts. At the latest outing she finished fifth over 2600m at Marseille Vivaux on November 29. Has upside and is worth following up.
Lines up for the first time since November 21. Form at the end of last prep was not flash the most recent effort a fourth over 2000m at Nancy. Might need a run or two.
Lines up for the first time since November 21. Form at the end of last prep was not flash the most recent effort a fourth over 2000m at Nancy. Might need a run or two.
Reasonable effort first up last start finishing ninth and beaten 4 lengths over 1400m at Fontainebleau. Looking to others for the winner.
Reasonable effort first up last start finishing ninth and beaten 4 lengths over 1400m at Fontainebleau. Looking to others for the winner.
Unable to find the winners' circle this campaign. Last start was beaten 7 lengths into seventh over 1800m at Lyon La Soie. Unlikely to threaten.
Unable to find the winners' circle this campaign. Last start was beaten 7 lengths into seventh over 1800m at Lyon La Soie. Unlikely to threaten.
Is coming back sharply in journey after she finished fourth last start over 3000m at Nancy. Will be about the money.
Is coming back sharply in journey after she finished fourth last start over 3000m at Nancy. Will be about the money.
Returned from a spell and was easily accounted for when 15th over 2000m at this track. No easier this time and not likely to threaten.
Returned from a spell and was easily accounted for when 15th over 2000m at this track. No easier this time and not likely to threaten.
Kicked off this campaign with a eighth over 2200m at Dusseldorf. Generally run well second-up and is a definite top-three hope.
Kicked off this campaign with a eighth over 2200m at Dusseldorf. Generally run well second-up and is a definite top-three hope.
Won two times earlier on in his prep most recently finished fourth beaten 4 lengths at this track over 2000m. Major player.
Won two times earlier on in his prep most recently finished fourth beaten 4 lengths at this track over 2000m. Major player.
SEA WINGS (1) is taken to defy top weight following a 3L second in a 1900m event at Deauville AW. Top chance. Debuting for a new trainer previous course winner MARIE (9) rates a danger having finished 5.75L fifth in a 2600m claimer at Pont-de-Vivaux. Supplemented runner YELLOWBLUE (6) performed well when 2.5L second in a course and distance handicap. Shortlist in first-time cheekpieces. LEGACY (4) finished 3.25L seventh in a 2100m claiming handicap at Chantilly AW. Looks to deliver a fourth win in five starts at this track.
