Vichy 28 June 2023
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Has been at the top of his game for past 2 months. Comes here on a hat-trick and looks eminently capable of pulling it off
Has been at the top of his game for past 2 months. Comes here on a hat-trick and looks eminently capable of pulling it off
Superb trotter with an enviable win-rate. Impressed on re-entry and with pads fitted this time can give INFINIMENT CITRON (1) something to consider
Superb trotter with an enviable win-rate. Impressed on re-entry and with pads fitted this time can give INFINIMENT CITRON (1) something to consider
Useful on a good day and recently imposed at Cavaillon. Steps up in category but has a good spot in front and should not be overlooked
Useful on a good day and recently imposed at Cavaillon. Steps up in category but has a good spot in front and should not be overlooked
Has shown a return to form in recent weeks and benefits from a good spot behind the car, but still has a lot to find
Has shown a return to form in recent weeks and benefits from a good spot behind the car, but still has a lot to find
Highly impressive last season but has struggled to reproduce that form and even going barefoot looks to have his work cut out
Highly impressive last season but has struggled to reproduce that form and even going barefoot looks to have his work cut out
Good consistent trotter that missed out by little at Laval a fortnight ago. Breaks in front and could prove something of a spoiler
Good consistent trotter that missed out by little at Laval a fortnight ago. Breaks in front and could prove something of a spoiler
Disappointing on the whole since the spring and can expect to generate little interest
Disappointing on the whole since the spring and can expect to generate little interest
Not as sharp as some others here but is evidently in decent shape and should give another competitive account
Not as sharp as some others here but is evidently in decent shape and should give another competitive account
Capricious sort that seldom makes any impact and is not about to break the mould
Capricious sort that seldom makes any impact and is not about to break the mould
Serious mare that has been dynamic of late. Gave a fine account here last month and even though not ideally-drawn can still put on a good show
Serious mare that has been dynamic of late. Gave a fine account here last month and even though not ideally-drawn can still put on a good show
Significantly better than formcard would suggest. Is confirmed at this level and if applied can play an important role
Significantly better than formcard would suggest. Is confirmed at this level and if applied can play an important role
Hardy sort that took little time getting back to his best. Has never delivered racing clockwise but recent score bodes well for his chances
Hardy sort that took little time getting back to his best. Has never delivered racing clockwise but recent score bodes well for his chances
Unraced for over two months and starts on back row but adores Vichy and, shod for competition, looks a player
Unraced for over two months and starts on back row but adores Vichy and, shod for competition, looks a player
A competitive event this with a number capable of bringing home the bacon. INFINIMENT CITRON (1) starts on the rails but he is dynamic when barefoot and looks good enough to make it three on the trot. David Bekaert will nevertheless be wary of the remarkably consistent INSTINCT SAINT BAR (2) who returns to racing with front pads after making a fine comeback at Pontchateau. IL VIENT DU LUDE (13) has never disappointed at Vichy and even from the back line looks a major contender. IDEAL DE CASTELLE (11) is as tricky as they come but dangerous when focused.
Has demonstrated very good aptitude for racing clockwise. Is close to her race and being fitted with pads this time will do her prospects no disservice
Has demonstrated very good aptitude for racing clockwise. Is close to her race and being fitted with pads this time will do her prospects no disservice
Opened her account in a minor event recently but failed to confirm 9 days later and chances appear limited
Opened her account in a minor event recently but failed to confirm 9 days later and chances appear limited
Imposed with consummate ease at Cagnes first time out. Unseen since but has a good spot in front and will not be here for reasons of conditioning
Imposed with consummate ease at Cagnes first time out. Unseen since but has a good spot in front and will not be here for reasons of conditioning
Heavily campaigned filly that has placed just once in 14 starts. Has plum spot behind the car though and with Gelormini in the wagon could well get a look in
Heavily campaigned filly that has placed just once in 14 starts. Has plum spot behind the car though and with Gelormini in the wagon could well get a look in
In the frame in two of four to date. Is well-positioned in front and while unlikely to get off the mark can still finish in the money
In the frame in two of four to date. Is well-positioned in front and while unlikely to get off the mark can still finish in the money
Has demonstrated respectable aptitude for both codes. Gets a second crack at racing with pads but others still preferred
Has demonstrated respectable aptitude for both codes. Gets a second crack at racing with pads but others still preferred
Met little opposition on her successful debut at La Rochelle late last month. Starts in front here and has a decent chance of doubling her money
Met little opposition on her successful debut at La Rochelle late last month. Starts in front here and has a decent chance of doubling her money
Won on debut but not as successful since being stepped up in class. Pleased over course and distance last time out though and will have her supporters
Won on debut but not as successful since being stepped up in class. Pleased over course and distance last time out though and will have her supporters
Yet to show any particular talent and unlikely to trouble the judge
Yet to show any particular talent and unlikely to trouble the judge
Clearly capable but sanctioned in three of four. On the back line but JMB in the sulky this time and with application will be no soft touch
Clearly capable but sanctioned in three of four. On the back line but JMB in the sulky this time and with application will be no soft touch
Looked decidedly ordinary recently, first time out, and the draw does her no favours
Looked decidedly ordinary recently, first time out, and the draw does her no favours
Lost her action early on debut here 6 days ago and can expect to receive little support
Lost her action early on debut here 6 days ago and can expect to receive little support
While KEZURA LORRAINE (7) opened her account last month at the first time of asking and is situated on the front line here, it is not easy to choose between her and tricky second-line starter, KERLANE DE GUEZ (10) who will benefit from her handler's driving skills this time around. KEYRA DE CAREL (1) is similarly a filly with potential and fitted with pads this time should have a lot to offer. The better-positioned KALLISTEE (3) has not been seen out since winning on debut over 5 months ago but is still not to be underestimated.
Has done little to disappoint so far this year. Scored his third of the season earlier in the month and even starting on the inside can make a big splash
Has done little to disappoint so far this year. Scored his third of the season earlier in the month and even starting on the inside can make a big splash
Regular type that made the frame in last two at a similar level. Arguably better going left-handed but in present condition is hard to ignore
Regular type that made the frame in last two at a similar level. Arguably better going left-handed but in present condition is hard to ignore
Is confirmed at the venue but has done little of note for some time and can be passed over
Is confirmed at the venue but has done little of note for some time and can be passed over
Not the most dependable but has bags of ability and from the 4-spot can start to make amends
Not the most dependable but has bags of ability and from the 4-spot can start to make amends
Blows hot and cold but showed his form at Lisieux. Gelormini in the wagon this time and should not be far off the mark
Blows hot and cold but showed his form at Lisieux. Gelormini in the wagon this time and should not be far off the mark
Quality nordic trotter that left a very good impression on French debut at Vivaux. Starts in front and appears competitively well in
Quality nordic trotter that left a very good impression on French debut at Vivaux. Starts in front and appears competitively well in
Twice a winner already this season and latterly imposed in style. Breaks wide but in present form is not incapable of doubling his money
Twice a winner already this season and latterly imposed in style. Breaks wide but in present form is not incapable of doubling his money
Has been in decent shape for some time. Drawn wide but Bazire in the sulky and going barefoot for the occasion will have his chances
Has been in decent shape for some time. Drawn wide but Bazire in the sulky and going barefoot for the occasion will have his chances
Can trot but rather disappointing of late and would be better suited to a lower class of event
Can trot but rather disappointing of late and would be better suited to a lower class of event
Hardy sort that has taken little time getting back in shape. Forced to start on second line but is still good enough to make the first five
Hardy sort that has taken little time getting back in shape. Forced to start on second line but is still good enough to make the first five
Seldom gets his nose in front but consistently gives his best. Has never delivered here though and a minor place prospect at best
Seldom gets his nose in front but consistently gives his best. Has never delivered here though and a minor place prospect at best
Delicate mare that has been struggling for some time and will not be troubling the opposition
Delicate mare that has been struggling for some time and will not be troubling the opposition
No slouch on a good day but well-beaten here 9 days ago and unlikely to spring any surprises
No slouch on a good day but well-beaten here 9 days ago and unlikely to spring any surprises
Tricky type but can trot. Pleased here earlier in the month but in this company will have his work cut out
Tricky type but can trot. Pleased here earlier in the month but in this company will have his work cut out
Undeniably capable Swedish import but sanctioned in four of last five and the draw will do him no favours
Undeniably capable Swedish import but sanctioned in four of last five and the draw will do him no favours
A faithful servant with solid Vichy credentials, GALION VOLSIN (8) may not have been handed the best of draws but he has been entrusted to JMB and can open his 2023 account. Recent Strasbourg winner, GANGSTER D'URFIST (7) is not much better off but his form is sure and must be considered a serious player. DANTE GODIVA (6) impressed on his first French appearance and racing barefoot again should not disappoint. On paper, GRAAL DE L'EXTREME (4) may not looks an obvious choice but he is ideally positioned in front and can get back in the game.
Consistently in the thick of things when behaved. Is untried at Vichy but can get in on the action if he takes to the new profile
Consistently in the thick of things when behaved. Is untried at Vichy but can get in on the action if he takes to the new profile
Highly impressive earlier in the year but not as sharp since returning to competition and must raise his game
Highly impressive earlier in the year but not as sharp since returning to competition and must raise his game
Has emerged from the rough patch he endured in Paris this spring. Is confirmed at the venue and will have his supporters
Has emerged from the rough patch he endured in Paris this spring. Is confirmed at the venue and will have his supporters
Not once out of the first four all year. Imposed over track and trip last season and has a fine chance of trotting his way onto the podium
Not once out of the first four all year. Imposed over track and trip last season and has a fine chance of trotting his way onto the podium
Serious trotter when focused and in shape. Has been showing form, despite faulting, and on good behaviour can play a leading role
Serious trotter when focused and in shape. Has been showing form, despite faulting, and on good behaviour can play a leading role
Has not scored since winning over 2800m here a year ago but should not be too far off the mark if he reproduces his recent Caen performance
Has not scored since winning over 2800m here a year ago but should not be too far off the mark if he reproduces his recent Caen performance
Off the boil since imposing at Paray-le-Monial 4 months ago and can be confidently passed over
Off the boil since imposing at Paray-le-Monial 4 months ago and can be confidently passed over
Mixes the good with the less good but surprised here last month. Takes on better this time around though and others preferred
Mixes the good with the less good but surprised here last month. Takes on better this time around though and others preferred
Quality element that seldom lets the side down when he can keep his action together. In top shape and looks dangerous with shoes off
Quality element that seldom lets the side down when he can keep his action together. In top shape and looks dangerous with shoes off
3rd in a similar event here early last month. Not as sharp since but on the front line and still looks capable of making first five
3rd in a similar event here early last month. Not as sharp since but on the front line and still looks capable of making first five
Highly impressive over past 12 months. Has won his last four going right-handed and can add a 5th straight to his tally
Highly impressive over past 12 months. Has won his last four going right-handed and can add a 5th straight to his tally
Capable when focused but rather lacklustre of late and unlikely to spring any surprises
Capable when focused but rather lacklustre of late and unlikely to spring any surprises
Receives a resounding thumbs-up for his Nancy victory on just second start back. Front shoes off again and merits respect
Receives a resounding thumbs-up for his Nancy victory on just second start back. Front shoes off again and merits respect
A Gr.3 winner at Vincennes, and inexhaustible when on form, HOLD UP DU DIGEON (11) starts on the back line here but is better than most, and going unshod all four this time can impose. 25m better off, IMOKO JIBELAU (5) similarly has a good motor and is considerably better than recent results would imply. HARLEQUIN (9) has been in excellent form since changing stable and going first-time barefoot could pleasantly surprise. INTO THE MYSTIC (4) is as consistent as they come and has already won under these conditions.
Never far from losing her action but made the frame here earlier in the month and with application can get a look in
Never far from losing her action but made the frame here earlier in the month and with application can get a look in
Showed form in both codes during the spring but has since lost her way and must reaffirm
Showed form in both codes during the spring but has since lost her way and must reaffirm
Showed her form over track and trip earlier in the month but too frequently sanctioned to warrant much support
Showed her form over track and trip earlier in the month but too frequently sanctioned to warrant much support
Capable mare that got back in the game here last week. Matthieu Abrivard at the helm this time and another competitive account anticipated
Capable mare that got back in the game here last week. Matthieu Abrivard at the helm this time and another competitive account anticipated
No slouch when racing barefoot but shoes on this time around and best to hold off
No slouch when racing barefoot but shoes on this time around and best to hold off
Handy mare with two races under her belt this term. Goes first time barefoot and from the front line can give this a good go
Handy mare with two races under her belt this term. Goes first time barefoot and from the front line can give this a good go
Honest mare but tends to show more at a lower level and will not be shaking things up
Honest mare but tends to show more at a lower level and will not be shaking things up
Blows hot and cold but gave an excellent account here a fortnight ago despite some bad luck and will not be sent out at 115/1 this time around. Presence of Gelormini a bonus
Blows hot and cold but gave an excellent account here a fortnight ago despite some bad luck and will not be sent out at 115/1 this time around. Presence of Gelormini a bonus
Springs the occasional surprise but has been rather disappointing lately and will have few takers
Springs the occasional surprise but has been rather disappointing lately and will have few takers
Not the easiest to handle but has enjoyed a decent run of form this season. Incurs the penalty and not an obvious choice this time around
Not the easiest to handle but has enjoyed a decent run of form this season. Incurs the penalty and not an obvious choice this time around
Quality individual that reassured last time out. Comes here fresh, barefoot for the first time, and on good behaviour can play a leading role
Quality individual that reassured last time out. Comes here fresh, barefoot for the first time, and on good behaviour can play a leading role
Gave a good account in last two starts here but on the back line this time and chances limited
Gave a good account in last two starts here but on the back line this time and chances limited
Barring the occasional sanction is very hard to fault. Won two of three this year, latterly with authority over track and trip, and is not incapable of confirming
Barring the occasional sanction is very hard to fault. Won two of three this year, latterly with authority over track and trip, and is not incapable of confirming
Tough mare with nothing to prove at this level. Can prove difficult but is clearly in form and with JMB back in charge can make up for Sable clinker
Tough mare with nothing to prove at this level. Can prove difficult but is clearly in form and with JMB back in charge can make up for Sable clinker
Tricky character but has ample ability. Has never delivered here but returns to her preferred shoeing formula and with application can go close.
Tricky character but has ample ability. Has never delivered here but returns to her preferred shoeing formula and with application can go close.
INA DU PONT (14) may not be the most reliable of trotters but she was solid in both recent right-handed starts and with her handler in the sulky should be able to defy the handicap. That said, the tricky but capable IBERIQUE TURGOT (11) races first time barefoot and will be no pushover. IMPULSE JULRY (13) is never far from losing her action but nevertheless boasts a fine strike rate and can complement her recent course-and-distance victory. IMPHY (15) has a rather similar profile and with front shoes off this time can figure prominently.
Modest filly with no references in this category and will have too much to do
Modest filly with no references in this category and will have too much to do
Hardy filly that missed out by little at Argentan last time out. Hind shoes off again and from the first row looks to have a lot to offer
Hardy filly that missed out by little at Argentan last time out. Hind shoes off again and from the first row looks to have a lot to offer
Sanctioned as often as not but has merit. Out of the picture at Caen but can play a role if he gets off on the right foot
Sanctioned as often as not but has merit. Out of the picture at Caen but can play a role if he gets off on the right foot
Useful sort in both branches of the game. Currently in form and breaks from the front, but others still preferred
Useful sort in both branches of the game. Currently in form and breaks from the front, but others still preferred
As consistent as they come and goes both directions. Stepped smartly up in class at Laval last time and from the front line can have his way
As consistent as they come and goes both directions. Stepped smartly up in class at Laval last time and from the front line can have his way
Not entirely without ability and was not disgraced here last month but still no more than a minor place chance
Not entirely without ability and was not disgraced here last month but still no more than a minor place chance
Not as sharp since winning a brace during the spring but can challenge for a place on the podium if he stays covered up this time
Not as sharp since winning a brace during the spring but can challenge for a place on the podium if he stays covered up this time
Heavily-campaigned filly with better references in the claiming division and from the back line will have little to offer
Heavily-campaigned filly with better references in the claiming division and from the back line will have little to offer
Quality colt that has remains unbeaten going right-handed this term. Incurs the penalty but still a leading contender
Quality colt that has remains unbeaten going right-handed this term. Incurs the penalty but still a leading contender
Useful on a good day but has just one race under his belt and best to hold off
Useful on a good day but has just one race under his belt and best to hold off
Not the easiest of horses to handle but showed her form last month. Imposed over track and trip last season and with application should not be far off the mark
Not the easiest of horses to handle but showed her form last month. Imposed over track and trip last season and with application should not be far off the mark
A versatile colt, JET EXPRESS (9) has demonstrated a particular liking for racing right-handed and, given his form, looks marginally better than the improving and consistent JOYAUX DU CHENE (5), even though the latter is 25m better off. JOSY D'OCCAGNES (2) got back in the game at Argentan a fortnight ago and with hind shoes off again looks to be in with a decent shout of making the frame, as does the tricky JOKER DE L'EPINE (11) who has already won under these conditions.
Sanctioned more often than not and recent efforts have done nothing to reassure
Sanctioned more often than not and recent efforts have done nothing to reassure
Unexceptional filly that reassured ten days ago but takes a hike in class and chances slim
Unexceptional filly that reassured ten days ago but takes a hike in class and chances slim
Honest filly that consistently gives her best but in this company will have too much to do
Honest filly that consistently gives her best but in this company will have too much to do
Gave a surprisingly good account behind JIPSY ROYALE (13) earlier in the month but failed to confirm next time and will have few friends
Gave a surprisingly good account behind JIPSY ROYALE (13) earlier in the month but failed to confirm next time and will have few friends
Tricky type that has done nothing to encourage this season and can be passed over
Tricky type that has done nothing to encourage this season and can be passed over
Got off the mark on her first start of the year but has since gone off the boil and will have few takers
Got off the mark on her first start of the year but has since gone off the boil and will have few takers
Still chasing that elusive first win but can trot. Twice in the frame lately and with shoes off again is expected to give another competitive account
Still chasing that elusive first win but can trot. Twice in the frame lately and with shoes off again is expected to give another competitive account
Erratic but has shown improvement when barefoot. In this category though will have little to offer
Erratic but has shown improvement when barefoot. In this category though will have little to offer
Has demonstrated very good aptitude for the game. Pleased here 9 days ago and from the front row can give this a good go
Has demonstrated very good aptitude for the game. Pleased here 9 days ago and from the front row can give this a good go
Pleased in two of last three here. Well-entered on the front line but still no more than a minor place chance
Pleased in two of last three here. Well-entered on the front line but still no more than a minor place chance
Got the year off to a cracking start but below-par since returning to competition and must get her house in order
Got the year off to a cracking start but below-par since returning to competition and must get her house in order
Seldom far from the action when fit and applied. Is clearly in form and the modified shoeing should work to her advantage. Claim
Seldom far from the action when fit and applied. Is clearly in form and the modified shoeing should work to her advantage. Claim
Not the easiest of horses to handle but impressive over track and trip early June and will again have her chances, provided she gets off on the right foot
Not the easiest of horses to handle but impressive over track and trip early June and will again have her chances, provided she gets off on the right foot
No slouch when focused. Pleased here on just second start back and over the longer trip can finish in the mix
No slouch when focused. Pleased here on just second start back and over the longer trip can finish in the mix
Useful type that has turned a corner this term. Makes first appearance for new trainer and in similar form can repeat her Meslay victory
Useful type that has turned a corner this term. Makes first appearance for new trainer and in similar form can repeat her Meslay victory
A quality filly that goes well in this particular shoeing configuration, JOLIE SMART (15) imposed on her first start back and even with a 25m penalty still looks the horse to beat. Principal opposition is expected to come from the good JUDIRA DE HOUELLE (12) who should logically make amends for her recent Caen effort, and the delicate but useful JIPSY ROYALE (13) who won over course and distance earlier in the month. JOYCE PIPOL (14) returns to a more suitable trip and, fitted with pads this time, will be no soft touch.
Impressive here in both codes over recent weeks. Not disgraced last time out and must be afforded respect
Impressive here in both codes over recent weeks. Not disgraced last time out and must be afforded respect
Blows hot and cold but has already won under the saddle this season. Hind shoes off this time and looks competitive for a cheque
Blows hot and cold but has already won under the saddle this season. Hind shoes off this time and looks competitive for a cheque
Has never delivered in the monte discipline but won under harness here earlier in the month and, if form transitions, should not be too far off the mark
Has never delivered in the monte discipline but won under harness here earlier in the month and, if form transitions, should not be too far off the mark
Regularly the object of the stewards' focus but can trot when applied. On the front line and can challenge the favourite, but must first get off on the right foot
Regularly the object of the stewards' focus but can trot when applied. On the front line and can challenge the favourite, but must first get off on the right foot
Capable in this branch of the business and is confirmed at Vichy but in this company will struggle to make her mark
Capable in this branch of the business and is confirmed at Vichy but in this company will struggle to make her mark
Capable mare on a good day. Out of the picture in last two but if focused should logically finish in the mix
Capable mare on a good day. Out of the picture in last two but if focused should logically finish in the mix
Difficult type but has ample ability at this level. Pleased on comeback and the front-line start stands her in good stead
Difficult type but has ample ability at this level. Pleased on comeback and the front-line start stands her in good stead
Sprang quite the surprise when 3rd (promoted to 2nd) behind GO OR NOT (9) last month. Subsequently failed to confirm and others easier to back
Sprang quite the surprise when 3rd (promoted to 2nd) behind GO OR NOT (9) last month. Subsequently failed to confirm and others easier to back
A veritable metronome that has won four of his last five monte starts here and even from the back row will take all the beating
A veritable metronome that has won four of his last five monte starts here and even from the back row will take all the beating
Not once out of the first two in his last 11 starts, and four times a winner over track and trip, GO OR NOT (9) is likely to attract the lion's share of support. Samantha Cortial will still want to be wary of the temperamental but capable GODEFROY DU LOISIR (4) who breaks with a 25m head-start. The complicated HYPOTHESE MADRIK (7) left a decent impression on her return to the monte code and will have come on for the run. GLORIA MIX (6) is proven at a superior level and, if in the mood, can start to get back in the game.
