Strasbourg 23 October 2019
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Followed up penultimate triumph with a commendable second behind a very good horse recently. Be in the shake-up
Followed up penultimate triumph with a commendable second behind a very good horse recently. Be in the shake-up
Although he is still a maiden he has finished fifth in two of last three starts. Place chance
Although he is still a maiden he has finished fifth in two of last three starts. Place chance
Dual winner who has a fair level of form and should be considered for minor money placings
Dual winner who has a fair level of form and should be considered for minor money placings
One-time winner who has only run a place in three of eighteen appearances. Unlikely winner
One-time winner who has only run a place in three of eighteen appearances. Unlikely winner
Long-time maiden who has only run a place in one of seventeen starts. Will need to improve many lengths to trouble a lot of these rivals
Long-time maiden who has only run a place in one of seventeen starts. Will need to improve many lengths to trouble a lot of these rivals
Has been inconsistently running in and out of the minor money placings since winning on the third time of asking
Has been inconsistently running in and out of the minor money placings since winning on the third time of asking
Seldom finishes far from the action and will attempt to register a second consecutive success
Seldom finishes far from the action and will attempt to register a second consecutive success
Unreliable and still a maiden after eleven tries. She has hinted at ability and can pop-up
Unreliable and still a maiden after eleven tries. She has hinted at ability and can pop-up
Finished fifth at Lyon-Parilly on the first time of asking. With the benefit of experience she could finish a lot closer
Finished fifth at Lyon-Parilly on the first time of asking. With the benefit of experience she could finish a lot closer
Three-year-old filly by American Post and Queen of Java who could be absolutely anything. Follow betting for further guidance
Three-year-old filly by American Post and Queen of Java who could be absolutely anything. Follow betting for further guidance
Has finished sixth in three of four career outings. Place chance at best
Has finished sixth in three of four career outings. Place chance at best
Placed in Britain and several times in this country from 20 starts. Eachway prospect
Placed in Britain and several times in this country from 20 starts. Eachway prospect
Just one place from twelve starts. Will have to show a lot more to feature in this sort of line-up
Just one place from twelve starts. Will have to show a lot more to feature in this sort of line-up
Much improved when fifth at Montier-en-Der most recently. Could sneak into the minor money placings
Much improved when fifth at Montier-en-Der most recently. Could sneak into the minor money placings
Four-time winner from twenty three but she is unlikely to add to this today
Four-time winner from twenty three but she is unlikely to add to this today
(1) ZORRO CASS has finally turned the corner following up penultimate win with a commendable second behind a good horse at Compiegne recently - one to beat. (7) VAERYA simply doesn't know how to run a poor race and will attempt to score a second straight win. (3) THINK LOVE has a fair level of form and should be considered for minor money placings. (4) MANEKI NEKO is an eachway prospect
Very consistent mare in this discipline and was triumphant at Vittel recently. Be in the shake-up
Very consistent mare in this discipline and was triumphant at Vittel recently. Be in the shake-up
Three-time winner who has only missed the first three in two of last seven appearances. Big player
Three-time winner who has only missed the first three in two of last seven appearances. Big player
Has found his niche over cross-country having recorded three wins and two seconds from eight runs. One to beat
Has found his niche over cross-country having recorded three wins and two seconds from eight runs. One to beat
Three-time winner who has run a place in 21 of 86 starts. Could sneak into the minor money placings
Three-time winner who has run a place in 21 of 86 starts. Could sneak into the minor money placings
Shed maiden tag on the 49th time of asking and was far from disgraced when beaten into third recently. Eachway prospect
Shed maiden tag on the 49th time of asking and was far from disgraced when beaten into third recently. Eachway prospect
Long-time maiden who has only run a place in one of 29 starts. Look elsewhere
Long-time maiden who has only run a place in one of 29 starts. Look elsewhere
Sparked noteworty improvement when third at Nancy last time out. Unlikely winner but can run a place
Sparked noteworty improvement when third at Nancy last time out. Unlikely winner but can run a place
Will need to improve many lengths on current form to trouble a lot of these rivals
Will need to improve many lengths on current form to trouble a lot of these rivals
(3) RAPPEUR DES MOTTES's form proves that he is most lethal in this speciality having recorded three victories and two seconds from eight runs - one to beat. (1) VENT DES DUNES was triumphant at Vittel recently and should finish in the shake-up again. (5) DEESSE FLEUR was far from disgraced when beaten into third recently. Eachway prospect. (2) POONAM has only missed the first three in two of last seven
There was a lot to like about his most recent success at Argentan. If he repeats that performance he will be extremely hard to beat
There was a lot to like about his most recent success at Argentan. If he repeats that performance he will be extremely hard to beat
Won latest over 1400m at this venue. Should he relish the extra 600m of today's contest he will fight out the finish
Won latest over 1400m at this venue. Should he relish the extra 600m of today's contest he will fight out the finish
Finished fifth in a six-horse field on the first time of asking at Nantes. Unlikely winner but could run a place
Finished fifth in a six-horse field on the first time of asking at Nantes. Unlikely winner but could run a place
If he sparks further improvement on debut second he will finish in the mix-up
If he sparks further improvement on debut second he will finish in the mix-up
Ran a cracker second on the first time of asking at this course. On this evidence he looks a big player
Ran a cracker second on the first time of asking at this course. On this evidence he looks a big player
Has battled to win or run a place in all three starts. Others preferred
Has battled to win or run a place in all three starts. Others preferred
Followed up debut twelfth with a seventh and this makes it hard to make a case for her
Followed up debut twelfth with a seventh and this makes it hard to make a case for her
If (1) THE MANAGER reproduces anything close to latest Argentan success he will be extremely hard to beat. (2) GOURMET won latest over 1400m and if takes a liking to the extra 600m of today's contest he will give the selection a tough time passing the finish line. (5) MINOTAUROS finished close-up second on debut and (4) DAJARKA could fill minor money placings
Has really battled since finishing third at Maisons-Laffitte on the first time of asking. Look elsewhere
Has really battled since finishing third at Maisons-Laffitte on the first time of asking. Look elsewhere
Has placed in two of four starts and was an eye-catching fourth at ParisLongchamp in latest offering. Be in the shake-up
Has placed in two of four starts and was an eye-catching fourth at ParisLongchamp in latest offering. Be in the shake-up
Although still a maiden she consistently finishes in the minor money placings. If sparks further improvement on recent second she could finally shed maiden tag
Although still a maiden she consistently finishes in the minor money placings. If sparks further improvement on recent second she could finally shed maiden tag
Beautifully bred three-year-old gelding by Makfi and Shake the Moo. Shortlist
Beautifully bred three-year-old gelding by Makfi and Shake the Moo. Shortlist
Followed up debut sixth with a fifth. Unlikely winner but could run a place
Followed up debut sixth with a fifth. Unlikely winner but could run a place
Will need to improve many lengths on most recent seventh-place finish to feature. Best watched for now
Will need to improve many lengths on most recent seventh-place finish to feature. Best watched for now
Has battled in both starts so she is hard to make a case for. Others preferred
Has battled in both starts so she is hard to make a case for. Others preferred
Has very little to shout about in her formbook of late. Look elsewhere
Has very little to shout about in her formbook of late. Look elsewhere
Three-year-old filly by Martaline and Station Stop who could be absolutely anything. Follow the betting
Three-year-old filly by Martaline and Station Stop who could be absolutely anything. Follow the betting
All three career results fail to inspire any confidence. Others preferred
All three career results fail to inspire any confidence. Others preferred
Three-year-old filly by Maxios and Montanarella. Could sneak into the frame
Three-year-old filly by Maxios and Montanarella. Could sneak into the frame
Beaten into seventh on the first time of asking and will need to improve many lengths to beat a lot of these rivals
Beaten into seventh on the first time of asking and will need to improve many lengths to beat a lot of these rivals
(2) KAISERPERLE has placed in two of four starts and represented himself very well when beaten into fourth at ParisLongchamp last time. With improvement could find winning form in this sort of race. If (3) RONAZZA ONE sparks further improvement on recent second she could win. (4) QUARTER CITY is a well-bred three-year-old gelding by Makfi and Shake the Moo and (6) MONCEAU appears to have a place chance at best
Dual winner who regained a bit of form when a close-up third at Les Sables-d'Olonne in latest appearance. With further improvement looks the one to beat
Dual winner who regained a bit of form when a close-up third at Les Sables-d'Olonne in latest appearance. With further improvement looks the one to beat
Dual winner from six starts and only disappointment was last time two. Consider
Dual winner from six starts and only disappointment was last time two. Consider
Yet to taste defeat and will attempt to score a third consecutive win. Be in the mix-up
Yet to taste defeat and will attempt to score a third consecutive win. Be in the mix-up
Has only run a place in one of nine starts so he is highly unlikely to trouble the market leaders
Has only run a place in one of nine starts so he is highly unlikely to trouble the market leaders
Has been threatening of late finishing fourth in last three performances. Can go a lot closer here
Has been threatening of late finishing fourth in last three performances. Can go a lot closer here
Hard to make a case for having finished last on the first time of asking. Needs to improve
Hard to make a case for having finished last on the first time of asking. Needs to improve
Has done nothing of note in six starts to date. Many others make more appeal
Has done nothing of note in six starts to date. Many others make more appeal
Tailed off last in both stars over hurdles. Look elsewhere for a winner
Tailed off last in both stars over hurdles. Look elsewhere for a winner
(1) ENZO DES ONGRAIS is a two-time winner who ran an absolute cracker when third a Les Sables-d'Olonne last time. Further improvement should see him fight out the finish again. (3) ARKALON will attempt to score a third consecutive win and maintain unbeaten record. Dual winner (2) EURASIEN is far better than last two efforts suggest. On best form he could make amends. (5) ELESTA D'ENGILBERT has finished fourth in last three performances - be in the shake-up
Two wins and one place from four starts at this venue. Be in the shake-up
Two wins and one place from four starts at this venue. Be in the shake-up
A winner of three races at this venue. Tends to blow hot and cold but has ability and can feature
A winner of three races at this venue. Tends to blow hot and cold but has ability and can feature
Has battled to win or run a place in ten starts this year. Others are preferred
Has battled to win or run a place in ten starts this year. Others are preferred
When not winning races this six-time winner consistently fills the minor money placings. Player
When not winning races this six-time winner consistently fills the minor money placings. Player
No stranger to winning at this racecourse and was a game runner-up here most recently. One to beat
No stranger to winning at this racecourse and was a game runner-up here most recently. One to beat
Was enjoying a very successful season before flopping in last two starts. Best watched until he makes improvement
Was enjoying a very successful season before flopping in last two starts. Best watched until he makes improvement
Broke maiden tag on the 22nd attempt at Wissembourg over 1m4f in penutimate. He disappointed in follow-up so is hard to recommend to punters
Broke maiden tag on the 22nd attempt at Wissembourg over 1m4f in penutimate. He disappointed in follow-up so is hard to recommend to punters
Not the most reliable but does pop-up every now and then and cannot be overlooked
Not the most reliable but does pop-up every now and then and cannot be overlooked
Has really battled since last winning here in April 2017. Others are preferred
Has really battled since last winning here in April 2017. Others are preferred
Won a conditions race at Baden Baden on her return and has been running well since. Place chance
Won a conditions race at Baden Baden on her return and has been running well since. Place chance
Game third in most recent appearance. On that result she appears to have a solid eachway chance
Game third in most recent appearance. On that result she appears to have a solid eachway chance
(5) TAKADIYR has won at this venue and was a game runner-up here most recently - one to beat. When (4) JUST YOU AND ME is not winning races he consistently fills the minor money placings. Both (1) BLUE DIAMOND and (11) SO PROUD have the right form credentials to win a contest like this and should not be underestimated
Has yet to win a race but continues to hold his form and could finish in the money
Has yet to win a race but continues to hold his form and could finish in the money
Won a claimer when trying a hurdles race and must be given respect in this line-up
Won a claimer when trying a hurdles race and must be given respect in this line-up
Unreliable but is experienced in this discipline. Could finish in the minor money
Unreliable but is experienced in this discipline. Could finish in the minor money
Showed some promise when third on his hurdles debut and could be even smarter this time. Big chance
Showed some promise when third on his hurdles debut and could be even smarter this time. Big chance
First run for a Safety Wire colt out of Zefira Bybonorvesu. Deserves some respect on debut
First run for a Safety Wire colt out of Zefira Bybonorvesu. Deserves some respect on debut
Fourth in a claimer last time out. Needs to do more to win. Might play a minor role
Fourth in a claimer last time out. Needs to do more to win. Might play a minor role
Has not shown much so far and will need to find a few lengths to win this race
Has not shown much so far and will need to find a few lengths to win this race
Probably needed her come back run but is probably best watched until improvement is shown
Probably needed her come back run but is probably best watched until improvement is shown
First run for a Martaline filly out of Cadix. Likely to need the experience
First run for a Martaline filly out of Cadix. Likely to need the experience
Only seventh over this course and distance last time out. More needed to win this race
Only seventh over this course and distance last time out. More needed to win this race
Has not shown much in her two runs in hurdles races. Needs major improvement to win
Has not shown much in her two runs in hurdles races. Needs major improvement to win
(4) VOLKOV JELOIS was third in a better race than this last time out and should win a race like this. (2) BEFORE THE STORM won well in a claimer last time out and will be looking to pick up the pieces if the selection were to fail. (1) SILVER MAGIC is battling to win has run some fair races recently and could finish in the money once again.
Well tried recently and has been struggling. Needs to find a few lengths to win
Well tried recently and has been struggling. Needs to find a few lengths to win
Disappointing last two runs but has won over this course and distance. Chance
Disappointing last two runs but has won over this course and distance. Chance
Struggling of late. Has yest to win after 21 attempts and others are preferred
Struggling of late. Has yest to win after 21 attempts and others are preferred
Unreliable. Has yet to win but does pop up in the places every now and then
Unreliable. Has yet to win but does pop up in the places every now and then
Much improved last run when third at this course. Has a winning chance
Much improved last run when third at this course. Has a winning chance
Unreliable and was only eighth at this course last time out. Might play a minor role
Unreliable and was only eighth at this course last time out. Might play a minor role
Well beaten in both starts this year and does need major improvement to win
Well beaten in both starts this year and does need major improvement to win
Has yet to win. Good last two runs over a bit further. Place chance in this line-up
Has yet to win. Good last two runs over a bit further. Place chance in this line-up
Good last run when runner-up at this course. Can go none better this time. Big chance
Good last run when runner-up at this course. Can go none better this time. Big chance
Well beaten in his last three starts and is likely to need this come back run
Well beaten in his last three starts and is likely to need this come back run
Needed her come back run. Fitter now and has won over this course and distance
Needed her come back run. Fitter now and has won over this course and distance
(9) FIT TO RUN ran nicely when runner-up at this course last time out. It will not be a surprise if he were to win this time around. (5) COME AND FIND ME is also coming off a good run and should be a lively danger. (2) GIANT MELODY is better than her last two runs would suggest and she deserves respect. (8) POUDREUSE is also not out of it.
