Vincennes 02 March 2024
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Resumed winning ways over course & distance on 27 January. Same shoeing feature applies today and should go close
Resumed winning ways over course & distance on 27 January. Same shoeing feature applies today and should go close
Showed improved behavior when 4th at Vincennes on 6th February but more is required to feature here
Showed improved behavior when 4th at Vincennes on 6th February but more is required to feature here
Won three races last year but was well held in a similar event on 6th February at the venue and must show vast improvement
Won three races last year but was well held in a similar event on 6th February at the venue and must show vast improvement
Winner of her last start on 1st February at Vincennes but steps up in grade today and looks more like a place chance
Winner of her last start on 1st February at Vincennes but steps up in grade today and looks more like a place chance
Well beaten on 22nd of this month at the venue in a similar event and has work to do
Well beaten on 22nd of this month at the venue in a similar event and has work to do
Finished 4th in a Class B over shorter on 22 January last time out but faces a tougher assignment here. Not a priority
Finished 4th in a Class B over shorter on 22 January last time out but faces a tougher assignment here. Not a priority
Yet to win a race after thirty starts. Well beaten 5th in a Class A at the venue on 28 January and is unlikely to shake things up
Yet to win a race after thirty starts. Well beaten 5th in a Class A at the venue on 28 January and is unlikely to shake things up
Very consistent filly who finished 2nd over course & distance on 6th February in a similar contest. Enters calculations
Very consistent filly who finished 2nd over course & distance on 6th February in a similar contest. Enters calculations
Unplaced on 28th January in a Class A at Vincennes. Has generally been off the boils since last spring and is hard to fancy
Unplaced on 28th January in a Class A at Vincennes. Has generally been off the boils since last spring and is hard to fancy
Sanctioned again on 28th January at Vincennes but had shown decent prior form and can pick up some money if applied
Sanctioned again on 28th January at Vincennes but had shown decent prior form and can pick up some money if applied
Comes in on the back of three runner-up efforts including last run on 13 January at Vincennes. All shoes come off again
Comes in on the back of three runner-up efforts including last run on 13 January at Vincennes. All shoes come off again
Italian import who showed nice progress on second start on French soil on 14 January at Vincennes. Leading claims
Italian import who showed nice progress on second start on French soil on 14 January at Vincennes. Leading claims
Disqualified in last start at the venue on 28 January while travelling well. Won prior to that and is expected to redeem herself
Disqualified in last start at the venue on 28 January while travelling well. Won prior to that and is expected to redeem herself
Won three from seven thus far including last one at the venue on 13 February over shorter. Bold bid expected again
Won three from seven thus far including last one at the venue on 13 February over shorter. Bold bid expected again
Well held on comeback run on 22nd February after nine months off and is unlikely to be fully fit yet. Overlooked
Well held on comeback run on 22nd February after nine months off and is unlikely to be fully fit yet. Overlooked
KOKOTE (13) can prove tricky but she has a lot of ability and can win a race of this caliber if she stays smart throughout. She can be slightly preferred to Italian import ERICA JET (2) who will not be long before winning a race in France. KIVALA RENARDIER (14) has been flying of late and has probably more to offer. RAGAZZA DU CHENE (1) won well last time and is another one to take very seriously.
5th of 16 in a 2150 Cagnes Class D on 8 January. Comes here fresh, has the inside line, and can play an important role if he replicates his December effort here
5th of 16 in a 2150 Cagnes Class D on 8 January. Comes here fresh, has the inside line, and can play an important role if he replicates his December effort here
Surprise 4th in a 2850m Class D here on 22 February and a repeat seems improbable
Surprise 4th in a 2850m Class D here on 22 February and a repeat seems improbable
Has not been seen out since coming 2nd in a 2175m Vincennes monte Class D 9 months ago and is sure to need the outing
Has not been seen out since coming 2nd in a 2175m Vincennes monte Class D 9 months ago and is sure to need the outing
3rd in a 2175m Vincennes monte Class D on 6 February. Has already won over course and distance this winter and, front shoes off this time, will not be far off the mark
3rd in a 2175m Vincennes monte Class D on 6 February. Has already won over course and distance this winter and, front shoes off this time, will not be far off the mark
Useful type that finished last of 12, on re-entry, behind FULMIDA (9) in a 2700m Class D here on 4 February. Barefoot this time but still expected to need another run
Useful type that finished last of 12, on re-entry, behind FULMIDA (9) in a 2700m Class D here on 4 February. Barefoot this time but still expected to need another run
Useful individual that trotted 4th of 13 in a 2700m Lyon-La Soie Class E on 9 January. Comes here fresh and with Eric Raffin reining will be competitive for a place in the frame
Useful individual that trotted 4th of 13 in a 2700m Lyon-La Soie Class E on 9 January. Comes here fresh and with Eric Raffin reining will be competitive for a place in the frame
Disappointing on the whole for some time, most recently finishing last of 10 in a 2700m monte Class D here a fortnight ago and, pads fitted this time, is not about to improve on that
Disappointing on the whole for some time, most recently finishing last of 10 in a 2700m monte Class D here a fortnight ago and, pads fitted this time, is not about to improve on that
Complicated mare that has been sanctioned in all 4 starts this winter, latterly 2 weeks ago over 2300m at Kuurne, and is unlikely to spring a surprise
Complicated mare that has been sanctioned in all 4 starts this winter, latterly 2 weeks ago over 2300m at Kuurne, and is unlikely to spring a surprise
Reassured when 3rd of 12 in a 2700m Vincennes Class D early last month. Handed a tough draw here but will not be sent out at 30/1 this time around
Reassured when 3rd of 12 in a 2700m Vincennes Class D early last month. Handed a tough draw here but will not be sent out at 30/1 this time around
Returns to the harness code after trotting 9th of 10 in 2175m Vincennes monte Class C. Is not without merit and racing barefoot will do nothing to hurt his chances
Returns to the harness code after trotting 9th of 10 in 2175m Vincennes monte Class C. Is not without merit and racing barefoot will do nothing to hurt his chances
Gave a reassuringly good account when 4th of 7 in a 2925m Cagnes Class D on 31 January. Unshod-all-4 this time and will have her supporters
Gave a reassuringly good account when 4th of 7 in a 2925m Cagnes Class D on 31 January. Unshod-all-4 this time and will have her supporters
Sanctioned in a 2150m Toulouse Class D on 20 January after having flown up over track and trip earlier in the month and, with application, can confirm
Sanctioned in a 2150m Toulouse Class D on 20 January after having flown up over track and trip earlier in the month and, with application, can confirm
4th of 13 in a Class D over course and distance, setting his personal best chrono, on 8 February. Is clearly in excellent shape and will be no pushover
4th of 13 in a Class D over course and distance, setting his personal best chrono, on 8 February. Is clearly in excellent shape and will be no pushover
Returned to winning ways in a 2700m monte Class D here 9 days ago. Yet to make his mark under harness at Vincennes though and others easier to back
Returned to winning ways in a 2700m monte Class D here 9 days ago. Yet to make his mark under harness at Vincennes though and others easier to back
Backs up just 4 days after finishing 7th of 12 in a 2700m Class E here but looks no more than a minor place chance
Backs up just 4 days after finishing 7th of 12 in a 2700m Class E here but looks no more than a minor place chance
Finished 9th of 12 in a 2175m Vincennes monte Class D behind GAZETTA DE LOU (4) on 6 February. Forced to start wide on 2nd line but still has the wherewithal to make his presence felt
Finished 9th of 12 in a 2175m Vincennes monte Class D behind GAZETTA DE LOU (4) on 6 February. Forced to start wide on 2nd line but still has the wherewithal to make his presence felt
Very much an open affair this but it is hard to ignore how well GYS (12) won over course and distance in early-January and, barefoot again, he can repeat provided that Franck Nivard keeps him trotting. Much improved under similar conditions just over 3 weeks ago, GRAZY (13) is reunited with Jean-Michel Bazire who will be looking to go closer this time. Good 3rd under the saddle last time out, GAZETTA DE LOU (4) races shod as she was when winning here last November and must be taken seriously. In form and with Eric Raffin in the wagon, GREC D'HAVAROCHE (6) also starts on the front line and is sure to garner support.
2nd over 2100m at Wolvega a week ago. Races first time barefoot at Vincennes but still looks to have a mountain to climb
2nd over 2100m at Wolvega a week ago. Races first time barefoot at Vincennes but still looks to have a mountain to climb
Pleasing 4th of 12 in a 2850m Class D on Vincennes debut early last month. Not a priority but is still worth keeping an eye on
Pleasing 4th of 12 in a 2850m Class D on Vincennes debut early last month. Not a priority but is still worth keeping an eye on
Showed marked improvement on 2nd start back 3 weeks ago, trotting 5th of 10 in a 2175m Class C here. Handed an excellent draw and should logically finish in the mix
Showed marked improvement on 2nd start back 3 weeks ago, trotting 5th of 10 in a 2175m Class C here. Handed an excellent draw and should logically finish in the mix
Disappointing in 2 since the turn of the year, latterly finishing 10th in the race of reference. Nivard at the helm this time though and, from the 4-spot, will be given every chance
Disappointing in 2 since the turn of the year, latterly finishing 10th in the race of reference. Nivard at the helm this time though and, from the 4-spot, will be given every chance
Yet to make any impact since coming to France. Trotted 11th of 12 in a 2850m Vincennes Class B on Wednesday. Well-drawn but still faces a very stiff test
Yet to make any impact since coming to France. Trotted 11th of 12 in a 2850m Vincennes Class B on Wednesday. Well-drawn but still faces a very stiff test
Capable transalpine raider that finished a courageous but unthreatening 7th in the race of reference and will need to find more
Capable transalpine raider that finished a courageous but unthreatening 7th in the race of reference and will need to find more
Lacklustre 8th of 12 in a Class B over course and distance on 21 January. Returns to racing shod and drops in category but still not an obvious choice
Lacklustre 8th of 12 in a Class B over course and distance on 21 January. Returns to racing shod and drops in category but still not an obvious choice
Reassured when 3rd, ahead of KENDO JIEL (9) and KAIROS DE BOMO (3), in a 2850m Vincennes Class D on 30 January. In similar form, can give this a good go but the draw will do him no favours
Reassured when 3rd, ahead of KENDO JIEL (9) and KAIROS DE BOMO (3), in a 2850m Vincennes Class D on 30 January. In similar form, can give this a good go but the draw will do him no favours
Decent colt that trotted 5th to RED D'OVER (14) in the race of reference. Drawn wide, but hind shoes off again and will not be far from the action if Mathieu Mottier positions him early
Decent colt that trotted 5th to RED D'OVER (14) in the race of reference. Drawn wide, but hind shoes off again and will not be far from the action if Mathieu Mottier positions him early
Fine Italian campaigner that was denied a run on his recent Vincennes debut but, given a trouble-free run, can redeem himself and win this
Fine Italian campaigner that was denied a run on his recent Vincennes debut but, given a trouble-free run, can redeem himself and win this
Returns to the harness code after trotting 3rd of 8 finishers of a 2700m Vincennes Class D on 19 February. Barefoot on this occasion and should not be ruled out
Returns to the harness code after trotting 3rd of 8 finishers of a 2700m Vincennes Class D on 19 February. Barefoot on this occasion and should not be ruled out
Serious Italian type that lost his action in a 2700m Class D here 11 days ago but will be significantly more competitive if applied
Serious Italian type that lost his action in a 2700m Class D here 11 days ago but will be significantly more competitive if applied
Finished 5th of 14 in a Class D over track and trip 3 weeks ago. On the back line and will struggle to make his mark this time
Finished 5th of 14 in a Class D over track and trip 3 weeks ago. On the back line and will struggle to make his mark this time
Excellent 2nd of 12 in a 2700m Vincennes Class D on 18 February. Raffin at the helm again and even despite a tough draw, can play a prominent role
Excellent 2nd of 12 in a 2700m Vincennes Class D on 18 February. Raffin at the helm again and even despite a tough draw, can play a prominent role
Failed to make good on his promise when 8th to RED D'OVER (14) in the race of reference and the draw only compounds matters
Failed to make good on his promise when 8th to RED D'OVER (14) in the race of reference and the draw only compounds matters
9th of 10 in a 2700m monte Gr.3 here on 3 February. Front shoes off this time but others still preferred
9th of 10 in a 2700m monte Gr.3 here on 3 February. Front shoes off this time but others still preferred
Very unlucky not to have finished closer here last week, KOELHO DE NAPPES (7) is hard to fault over these shorter trips and can impose if Alessandro Gocciadoro keeps him out of trouble. Compatriot ECLISSI BFC (12) has yet to get around Vincennes unscathed but nevertheless showed his form in late-January and, with application, will have his chances. RED D'OVER (14) left a very good impression on his recent Vincennes bow and Raffin maintaining faith speaks volumes. KAIROS DE BOMO (3) got back in the game here 3 weeks ago and the draw will do his prospects no disservice.
Monte horse that has not been seen out since trotting 2nd in a 2850m Gr.3 here last October and will have nothing to offer
Monte horse that has not been seen out since trotting 2nd in a 2850m Gr.3 here last October and will have nothing to offer
Decent 5th of 13 in a 2850m Class B here on 10 February but, in this company will have too much to do
Decent 5th of 13 in a 2850m Class B here on 10 February but, in this company will have too much to do
Sanctioned when unthreatening in Gr.1 Prix Bold Eagle over course and distance on 27 January, but finished 4th in Gr.1 Criterium Continental this winter and is not to be ignored
Sanctioned when unthreatening in Gr.1 Prix Bold Eagle over course and distance on 27 January, but finished 4th in Gr.1 Criterium Continental this winter and is not to be ignored
Capable type but could manage no better than 7th to BILO JEPSON (5) in a 2100m Class A here on 10 February. Placed in last 2 over 2700m here though and has a moderate chance of picking up a cheque
Capable type but could manage no better than 7th to BILO JEPSON (5) in a 2100m Class A here on 10 February. Placed in last 2 over 2700m here though and has a moderate chance of picking up a cheque
Good 4th in a 2100m Class A here on 10 February but shoes on this time and will have other priorities
Good 4th in a 2100m Class A here on 10 February but shoes on this time and will have other priorities
Ever-improving trotter that won 2100m Gr.3 Prix du Luxembourg superbly late-January, taking his streak to five in a row and can extend it further
Ever-improving trotter that won 2100m Gr.3 Prix du Luxembourg superbly late-January, taking his streak to five in a row and can extend it further
Ran into all sorts of problems in the race of reference, finishing 12th, but is plainly in excellent shape and will justifiably generate interest
Ran into all sorts of problems in the race of reference, finishing 12th, but is plainly in excellent shape and will justifiably generate interest
Surprising 4th to FACE TIME (6) in the race of reference but no longer has the speed she once possessed and is not about to shake things up
Surprising 4th to FACE TIME (6) in the race of reference but no longer has the speed she once possessed and is not about to shake things up
4th in a small but competitive event over a mile in Florence in early-December. Has not been seen out since but thrives at Vincennes when barefoot and must be respected
4th in a small but competitive event over a mile in Florence in early-December. Has not been seen out since but thrives at Vincennes when barefoot and must be respected
Sanctioned in the late-January race of reference. Has solid references at this level, will appreciate the longer trip and can give FACE TIME (6) a run for his money
Sanctioned in the late-January race of reference. Has solid references at this level, will appreciate the longer trip and can give FACE TIME (6) a run for his money
Runner-up to FACE TIME (6) in Prix du Luxembourg before trotting 4th in 4150m Gr.1 Prix de Paris last weekend and will once again be competitive for a place in the frame
Runner-up to FACE TIME (6) in Prix du Luxembourg before trotting 4th in 4150m Gr.1 Prix de Paris last weekend and will once again be competitive for a place in the frame
Would have finished in the mix 3 weeks ago in the 2100m Gr.1 Prix de France had he kept his action together but, if applied, can challenge for a spot on the podium
Would have finished in the mix 3 weeks ago in the 2100m Gr.1 Prix de France had he kept his action together but, if applied, can challenge for a spot on the podium
8th of 15 finishers in Gr.1 Prix de France 3 weeks ago. Is not about to spring a surprise but will not be available at 163/1 either
8th of 15 finishers in Gr.1 Prix de France 3 weeks ago. Is not about to spring a surprise but will not be available at 163/1 either
Unbeaten in his last five starts here this winter, FACE TIME (6) has simply gone from strength to strength. He defeated the excellent GANAY DE BANVILLE (11) in the Gr.3 Prix du Luxembourg and looks capable of doing so again, however a well-behaved GASPAR D'ANGIS (10) should prove superior to JMB's charge. HORSY DREAM (12) is a high-class trotter with nothing to prove at this level and will be dangerous if Pierre Belloche keeps him trotting.
Unremarkable filly that faulted in the Gr.3 Prix d’Avenches behind KIMBO BERRY (4) on 20 February and is unlikely to have many friends
Unremarkable filly that faulted in the Gr.3 Prix d’Avenches behind KIMBO BERRY (4) on 20 February and is unlikely to have many friends
5th of 10 behind KID BELLAY (3) in Gr.3 Prix de Dozule over 2700m on 3 February. Goes barefoot again but still looks outclassed
5th of 10 behind KID BELLAY (3) in Gr.3 Prix de Dozule over 2700m on 3 February. Goes barefoot again but still looks outclassed
Has taken well to the monte code, getting off the mark in Gr.3 Prix de Dozule over 2700m on 3 February. Unlikely to repeat but can still get a look-in
Has taken well to the monte code, getting off the mark in Gr.3 Prix de Dozule over 2700m on 3 February. Unlikely to repeat but can still get a look-in
Surprising winner of Gr.3 Prix d’Avenches over 2700m here 11 days ago at 68/1. Up against older horses this time and is not about to spring a surprise
Surprising winner of Gr.3 Prix d’Avenches over 2700m here 11 days ago at 68/1. Up against older horses this time and is not about to spring a surprise
Finished 3rd in Gr.2 Prix Louis le Bourg over 2850m here on 11 December only to be subsequently sanctioned. Goes first-time barefoot but others still easier to trust
Finished 3rd in Gr.2 Prix Louis le Bourg over 2850m here on 11 December only to be subsequently sanctioned. Goes first-time barefoot but others still easier to trust
Runner-up in Gr.3 Prix d’Orthez over 2850m under harness a fortnight back. Already a Gr.1 winner and returns to the monte code, sporting a new configuration, and could pleasantly surprise
Runner-up in Gr.3 Prix d’Orthez over 2850m under harness a fortnight back. Already a Gr.1 winner and returns to the monte code, sporting a new configuration, and could pleasantly surprise
Beaten 2nd in Gr.2 Prix Louis de Bourg over 2850m here 3 weeks ago. Has yet to deliver at this level but, in present shape, should acquit herself honourably
Beaten 2nd in Gr.2 Prix Louis de Bourg over 2850m here 3 weeks ago. Has yet to deliver at this level but, in present shape, should acquit herself honourably
Filly of considerable class but below-par 8th of 9 in Gr.2 Prix de Pardieu over 2175m on 20 February and must first reestablish her credentials
Filly of considerable class but below-par 8th of 9 in Gr.2 Prix de Pardieu over 2175m on 20 February and must first reestablish her credentials
Quickly sanctioned in Prix Paul Bastard mid-February, when well-supported, after having run JEAN BALTHAZAR (13) close in Gr.2 Prix Camille Blaisot and should not be entirely ruled out
Quickly sanctioned in Prix Paul Bastard mid-February, when well-supported, after having run JEAN BALTHAZAR (13) close in Gr.2 Prix Camille Blaisot and should not be entirely ruled out
5th in Gr.2 Prix Ovide Moulinet over 2700m under harness on 11 February. Is tricky but is not lacking ability and will have his supporters
5th in Gr.2 Prix Ovide Moulinet over 2700m under harness on 11 February. Is tricky but is not lacking ability and will have his supporters
Lacklustre 6th of 11 to JEAN BALTHAZAR (13) in Gr.2 Prix Paul Bastard over 2700m here 2 weeks ago and, in this company, will have little to offer
Lacklustre 6th of 11 to JEAN BALTHAZAR (13) in Gr.2 Prix Paul Bastard over 2700m here 2 weeks ago and, in this company, will have little to offer
Finished an honourable 4th to IDEALE DU CHENE (15) in Gr.1 Prix de l’Ile-de-France over 2175m on 4 February. Regularly rises to the challenge and will be competitive for a spot on the podium
Finished an honourable 4th to IDEALE DU CHENE (15) in Gr.1 Prix de l’Ile-de-France over 2175m on 4 February. Regularly rises to the challenge and will be competitive for a spot on the podium
Back at the top of his game lately, most recently winning Gr.2 Prix Paul Bastard over 2700m here 2 weeks ago with ease. Untested over 2200m here but in current condition looks a serious proposition
Back at the top of his game lately, most recently winning Gr.2 Prix Paul Bastard over 2700m here 2 weeks ago with ease. Untested over 2200m here but in current condition looks a serious proposition
Classy mare that has not been seen out since trotting 4th in Gr.1 Prix de Cornulier over 2700m here on 21 January. Boasts a good record in current configuration and has every chance of imposing
Classy mare that has not been seen out since trotting 4th in Gr.1 Prix de Cornulier over 2700m here on 21 January. Boasts a good record in current configuration and has every chance of imposing
Left a good impression when finishing 2nd in Gr.1 Prix de l’Ile-de-France over 2175m on 4 February after having trotted 3rd in the Cornulier and looks the pick of the field this time
Left a good impression when finishing 2nd in Gr.1 Prix de l’Ile-de-France over 2175m on 4 February after having trotted 3rd in the Cornulier and looks the pick of the field this time
An excellent race in prospect this with some of the biggest hitters in the business taking on the fine IDEALE DU CHENE (15) who has been knocking at the door lately. Opposition will be led by JEAN BALTHAZAR (13) who bids for the hat-trick, the classy KALIF LANDIA (6) who races with modified shoeing for the occasion, and the padded and in-form INA DU RIB (14) who has won 2 of 3 under these conditions.
Unraced since winning a 2875m Vincennes Class E on Christmas Eve. Shoes on and best to hold off
Unraced since winning a 2875m Vincennes Class E on Christmas Eve. Shoes on and best to hold off
Has not been seen out since finishing unplaced in a 2400m Amiens Class D 3 months ago and, shod for the occasion, can be passed over
Has not been seen out since finishing unplaced in a 2400m Amiens Class D 3 months ago and, shod for the occasion, can be passed over
Hardy individual that pleasantly surprised when 4th of 15 in a Class D over track and trip 2 weeks ago and another place in the first 5 is not out of the question
Hardy individual that pleasantly surprised when 4th of 15 in a Class D over track and trip 2 weeks ago and another place in the first 5 is not out of the question
4th of 16, to FLEURON D'ACADIE (14), in a Class C over course and distance in late-January. Has been giving a good account of himself since the turn of the year and is not to be overlooked
4th of 16, to FLEURON D'ACADIE (14), in a Class C over course and distance in late-January. Has been giving a good account of himself since the turn of the year and is not to be overlooked
Faithful mare that was oddly out of sorts when 13th of 14 in a 2850m Class B here 11 days ago, but should logically bounce back and put on another decent show
Faithful mare that was oddly out of sorts when 13th of 14 in a 2850m Class B here 11 days ago, but should logically bounce back and put on another decent show
Looked very ordinary when 8th of 16 in a 2100m Class D here on 6 January. Comes here fresh but others still easier to back
Looked very ordinary when 8th of 16 in a 2100m Class D here on 6 January. Comes here fresh but others still easier to back
Disappointing on the whole recently, finishing 9th of 18 in a 2850m Class C over the inner track 8 days ago, and is not going to garner much support
Disappointing on the whole recently, finishing 9th of 18 in a 2850m Class C over the inner track 8 days ago, and is not going to garner much support
Unplaced in a 2850m Class B here a month back. Has references at this level but latest effort did little to convince
Unplaced in a 2850m Class B here a month back. Has references at this level but latest effort did little to convince
Unseen since faulting in a 2950m Saint-Malo Gr.3 last August and, with shoes on, will not warrant much interest
Unseen since faulting in a 2950m Saint-Malo Gr.3 last August and, with shoes on, will not warrant much interest
13th of 15, when shod, in a Class B over course and distance a fortnight ago. Shoes off this time and although not the biggest fan of Vincennes, is still hard to ignore
13th of 15, when shod, in a Class B over course and distance a fortnight ago. Shoes off this time and although not the biggest fan of Vincennes, is still hard to ignore
Prepped shod for this when 11th of 13 in a Cagnes Gr.3 over 2925m 8 days ago. Races barefoot this time and can pick up a cheque if applied
Prepped shod for this when 11th of 13 in a Cagnes Gr.3 over 2925m 8 days ago. Races barefoot this time and can pick up a cheque if applied
Authoritatively won a 2850m Vincennes Class D 3 weeks ago. JMB reining this time and the 4-timer looks a distinct possibility
Authoritatively won a 2850m Vincennes Class D 3 weeks ago. JMB reining this time and the 4-timer looks a distinct possibility
Won 4 on the trot before going into his break after coming 5th in a 2775m Gr.3 at Craon last September. Will need the race
Won 4 on the trot before going into his break after coming 5th in a 2775m Gr.3 at Craon last September. Will need the race
Won over course and distance late-January before prepping shod at Cagnes when 10th of 11 in a 2925m Gr.3 8 days ago. Shoes off this time and with Eric Raffin reining will be afforded every chance
Won over course and distance late-January before prepping shod at Cagnes when 10th of 11 in a 2925m Gr.3 8 days ago. Shoes off this time and with Eric Raffin reining will be afforded every chance
Unraced since finishing 10th of 14 in a 2850m Vincennes Class A on 30 December. Has had time to get his house in order and can get straight back in the game
Unraced since finishing 10th of 14 in a 2850m Vincennes Class A on 30 December. Has had time to get his house in order and can get straight back in the game
Unbeaten in 3 starts over the main track this year, HYMNE DU GERS (12) steps up in class but, in current form, looks very hard to beat. Given a rest after failing to fire here 2 months ago, HERADAMES (15) benefits from a good entry and, if behaved, can apply the pressure on the favourite. GARDNER SHAW (10) has just one race under his belt since the break but is barefoot for the occasion and will be no soft touch. FLEURON D'ACADIE (14) has already won under these conditions this term and, barefoot again, will have his chances.
Runner-up to the good Koctel Du Dain in Gr.2 Prix Ephrem Houel over 2100m here on 10 January and, with form maintained, should prove the main threat to IDAO DE TILLARD (9)
Runner-up to the good Koctel Du Dain in Gr.2 Prix Ephrem Houel over 2100m here on 10 January and, with form maintained, should prove the main threat to IDAO DE TILLARD (9)
3rd, a place behind KSAR (4), in the 2700m Gr.1 Prix Ourasi here on 27 January. Seldom disappoints when focused and will be competitive for a place cheque
3rd, a place behind KSAR (4), in the 2700m Gr.1 Prix Ourasi here on 27 January. Seldom disappoints when focused and will be competitive for a place cheque
Honest filly that finished 5th in the 10 January race of reference but will struggle to leave her mark on this occasion
Honest filly that finished 5th in the 10 January race of reference but will struggle to leave her mark on this occasion
Trotted 3rd, a place behind KEENAN DE JOUDES (1), in the 2100m Gr.2 Prix Ephrem Houel here 3 weeks ago. Sports a new configuration for the occasion and is unlikely to disappoint
Trotted 3rd, a place behind KEENAN DE JOUDES (1), in the 2100m Gr.2 Prix Ephrem Houel here 3 weeks ago. Sports a new configuration for the occasion and is unlikely to disappoint
4th in the Prix Ephrem Houel on 10 February. Won Gr.1 Prix Ready Cash earlier this winter and will be no pushover if she can find that form
4th in the Prix Ephrem Houel on 10 February. Won Gr.1 Prix Ready Cash earlier this winter and will be no pushover if she can find that form
Showed improvement when 4th in 2700m Gr.2 Prix Ovide Moulinet on 11 February. Still has ground to make up but is nevertheless capable of making the first 5
Showed improvement when 4th in 2700m Gr.2 Prix Ovide Moulinet on 11 February. Still has ground to make up but is nevertheless capable of making the first 5
Good third in 2700m Gr.2 Prix Ovide Moulinet 3 weeks ago. Appears to be on the way back up but faces a considerably stiffer test this time around
Good third in 2700m Gr.2 Prix Ovide Moulinet 3 weeks ago. Appears to be on the way back up but faces a considerably stiffer test this time around
Looked rather ordinary when 8th of 14 in Gr.3 Prix du Luxembourg over 2100m here on 27 January and once again appears to be biting off more than she can chew
Looked rather ordinary when 8th of 14 in Gr.3 Prix du Luxembourg over 2100m here on 27 January and once again appears to be biting off more than she can chew
Remarkable trotter that needs little introduction, latterly trouncing a good field in the 2100m Gr.1 Prix de France here 3 weeks ago, and is expected to make this his own
Remarkable trotter that needs little introduction, latterly trouncing a good field in the 2100m Gr.1 Prix de France here 3 weeks ago, and is expected to make this his own
Quite simply magnificent this season, IDAO DE TILLARD (9) has swept all before him this winter and looks set to cement his case as the world's best trotter. Opposition will hail from the ultra-consistent KEENAN DE JOUDES (1) who has earned his step up to Gr.1 level, and Gr.1 Prix Ourasi runner-up, KSAR (4). KARLITO (2) finished a place behind him that day and is similarly in the running for a place in the frame.
Makes first public appearance under the saddle after finishing 7th in a 2700m harness Class B 3 weeks ago, and looks to have a big job on her hands
Makes first public appearance under the saddle after finishing 7th in a 2700m harness Class B 3 weeks ago, and looks to have a big job on her hands
Gr.2 winner that prepped (8th of 9) in a 2700m harness Class B here 3 weeks ago and returns to the code with moderate ambition
Gr.2 winner that prepped (8th of 9) in a 2700m harness Class B here 3 weeks ago and returns to the code with moderate ambition
Got back in the game when 4th of 10 in a 2850m Class B here 3 weeks ago but still looks outclassed
Got back in the game when 4th of 10 in a 2850m Class B here 3 weeks ago but still looks outclassed
Unexceptional 6th of 10 in a 2700m Class A here last Sunday and again appears to be out of her depth
Unexceptional 6th of 10 in a 2700m Class A here last Sunday and again appears to be out of her depth
Missed out by little in a 2850m harness Class B on the main track 11 days ago. Has not been tested at this level, and just once under the saddle, but the Eric Raffin-factor cannot be ignored
Missed out by little in a 2850m harness Class B on the main track 11 days ago. Has not been tested at this level, and just once under the saddle, but the Eric Raffin-factor cannot be ignored
Sanctioned early in Gr.3 Prix du Pontavice de Heussey here on 18 February and even with application will have too much to do
Sanctioned early in Gr.3 Prix du Pontavice de Heussey here on 18 February and even with application will have too much to do
Makes his first appearance since trotting 8th of 9 in a 2700m harness Gr.3 here on 13 January. Debuts in the discipline with Paul Ploquin in the irons and should be taken seriously
Makes his first appearance since trotting 8th of 9 in a 2700m harness Gr.3 here on 13 January. Debuts in the discipline with Paul Ploquin in the irons and should be taken seriously
Won 2175m Gr.3 Prix du Pontavice de Heussey with ease a fortnight ago after having landed the Gr.2 Prix Jacques Andrieu late-January and has every right to take her chances in this class
Won 2175m Gr.3 Prix du Pontavice de Heussey with ease a fortnight ago after having landed the Gr.2 Prix Jacques Andrieu late-January and has every right to take her chances in this class
Has gone from strength to strength over recent months, latterly winning Gr.1 Prix de Cornulier at 21/1 and with shoes off again will be no soft touch
Has gone from strength to strength over recent months, latterly winning Gr.1 Prix de Cornulier at 21/1 and with shoes off again will be no soft touch
Cornulier runner-up before being quickly sanctioned in Prix de l'Ile-de-France but can make a big splash if Jean-Loic Claude Dersoir gets her off on the right foot
Cornulier runner-up before being quickly sanctioned in Prix de l'Ile-de-France but can make a big splash if Jean-Loic Claude Dersoir gets her off on the right foot
Showed her true side when 3rd in Gr.1 Prix de l'Ile-de-France on 4 February. Is no stranger to these longer trips and, in present form, looks the one to beat
Showed her true side when 3rd in Gr.1 Prix de l'Ile-de-France on 4 February. Is no stranger to these longer trips and, in present form, looks the one to beat
Established over 3000m here and back in shape following some health issues, GRANVILLAISE BLEUE (11) reassured in the Gr.1 Prix de l'Ile-de-France and a similar effort would see her win this. That said, Camille Levesque will be keeping an eye on ESPERANZA IDOLE (9) who sprang quite the surprise when winning the Prix de Cornulier, and her runner-up HIRONDELLE DU RIB (10) who rarely disappoints when applied. EDITION GEMA (8) has turned a corner lately and deserves to have a go at the hat-trick.
Pleasant 5th of 9 in a 2100m Class A here 9 days ago and but must still find significantly more
Pleasant 5th of 9 in a 2100m Class A here 9 days ago and but must still find significantly more
Progressive type that finished last of 11 behind KEYNOTE (3) in a Class A under similar conditions on 28 January. Unshod-all-4 this time and expected to figure more prominently
Progressive type that finished last of 11 behind KEYNOTE (3) in a Class A under similar conditions on 28 January. Unshod-all-4 this time and expected to figure more prominently
Produced a 2nd straight 2nd place, on 28 January, in a Class A over course and distance. In tougher company this time but can more than hold his own
Produced a 2nd straight 2nd place, on 28 January, in a Class A over course and distance. In tougher company this time but can more than hold his own
Delicate but talented filly that could manage no better than 8th of 15 in Prix d'Orthez and will need to raise her game
Delicate but talented filly that could manage no better than 8th of 15 in Prix d'Orthez and will need to raise her game
Last of 6 in a 2700m monte Gr.3 on 20 February. Shoes on again and not a priority
Last of 6 in a 2700m monte Gr.3 on 20 February. Shoes on again and not a priority
Well-regarded mare that was unlucky not to finish closer than 5th to KEEP GOING (10) in the early-February race of reference. Unlikely to cause an upset but can still give this a good go
Well-regarded mare that was unlucky not to finish closer than 5th to KEEP GOING (10) in the early-February race of reference. Unlikely to cause an upset but can still give this a good go
Colt of considerable ability that can be excused his recent unplaced effort in 2100m Gr.2 Prix Ephrem Houel. Has 2 races in him this term and will be no soft touch if Jean-Philippe Dubois settles him early
Colt of considerable ability that can be excused his recent unplaced effort in 2100m Gr.2 Prix Ephrem Houel. Has 2 races in him this term and will be no soft touch if Jean-Philippe Dubois settles him early
Gr.1-(monte) placed colt that was untaxed on re-entry in the Prix d'Orthez 2 weeks ago. Races barefoot for the first time but others still preferred
Gr.1-(monte) placed colt that was untaxed on re-entry in the Prix d'Orthez 2 weeks ago. Races barefoot for the first time but others still preferred
Disappointing lately when 7th to KEEP GOING (10) in the race of reference and appears to have no realistic chance
Disappointing lately when 7th to KEEP GOING (10) in the race of reference and appears to have no realistic chance
5th, a place behind KALMIA QUICK (11), in Gr.3 Prix d'Orthez over 2850m here a fortnight ago. Barefoot this time and will be expected to bring home the bacon
5th, a place behind KALMIA QUICK (11), in Gr.3 Prix d'Orthez over 2850m here a fortnight ago. Barefoot this time and will be expected to bring home the bacon
4th in Gr.3 Prix d'Orthez over 2850m here 2 weeks ago. Won over course and distance mid-January and again looks main threat to KEEP GOING (10)
4th in Gr.3 Prix d'Orthez over 2850m here 2 weeks ago. Won over course and distance mid-January and again looks main threat to KEEP GOING (10)
Drops back in class after trotting 8th of 13 in 2100m Prix Ephrem Houel 3 weeks ago and will need to show another side
Drops back in class after trotting 8th of 13 in 2100m Prix Ephrem Houel 3 weeks ago and will need to show another side
Fine colt with form at the highest level but was quickly sanctioned in the Gr.1 Prix Ourasi over course and distance on 27 January. Shoes off this time though and can more than make amends
Fine colt with form at the highest level but was quickly sanctioned in the Gr.1 Prix Ourasi over course and distance on 27 January. Shoes off this time though and can more than make amends
Has not been seen out since finishing 11th of 12 in 2100m Gr.1 Prix Ready Cash here on 10 December. Is first-time barefoot though and not to be underestimated
Has not been seen out since finishing 11th of 12 in 2100m Gr.1 Prix Ready Cash here on 10 December. Is first-time barefoot though and not to be underestimated
KEEP GOING (10) won the Gr.3 Prix d'Avignon with consummate authority a month back and, barefoot this time after having freshened up with front pads fitted, has every chance of doubling his money. Runner-up to him that day before turning the tables next time out, KALMIA QUICK (11) will not go down without a fight. KEEP YOUR DREAMS (7) was never at his ease last time out but has talent in spades and will appreciate a return to 2700m. KOBAYASHI (13) is very hard to knock when focused and, racing first-time barefoot, could yet play the role of spoiler.
Disqualified at Toulouse on 21 February while he was under pressure. Won two minor races last year and needs to show some progress
Disqualified at Toulouse on 21 February while he was under pressure. Won two minor races last year and needs to show some progress
Boasts decent form in the provinces and in Belgium but disqualified last time at Vincennes on 3rd February and needs to raise his game significantly
Boasts decent form in the provinces and in Belgium but disqualified last time at Vincennes on 3rd February and needs to raise his game significantly
Five time winner who bounced back to form when 3rd at Nantes on 20 February and is expected to confirm
Five time winner who bounced back to form when 3rd at Nantes on 20 February and is expected to confirm
Well beaten 5th at Amiens on 24th February in an amateur race and needs to show vast improvement to feature
Well beaten 5th at Amiens on 24th February in an amateur race and needs to show vast improvement to feature
Very consistent trotter who posted a promising seasonal debut run at Wolvega on 11 February. Player with improvement likely
Very consistent trotter who posted a promising seasonal debut run at Wolvega on 11 February. Player with improvement likely
Very effective in this division. Won five from last seven starts and finished a close 2nd at Challans last time out on 4th February. Leading claims
Very effective in this division. Won five from last seven starts and finished a close 2nd at Challans last time out on 4th February. Leading claims
Won two from two this year including a similar amateur contest on 3rd February over course & distance. Strong chance again
Won two from two this year including a similar amateur contest on 3rd February over course & distance. Strong chance again
Last two wins were on turf in 2023. Good last effort at Toulouse on 10th February and has an each-way chance
Last two wins were on turf in 2023. Good last effort at Toulouse on 10th February and has an each-way chance
Modest trotter who won twice in the provinces last year. Disqualified at Graignes on 25th February and looks hard to fancy
Modest trotter who won twice in the provinces last year. Disqualified at Graignes on 25th February and looks hard to fancy
Was last seen in the winner's enclosure on 27th January in a similar contest. Has blown hot and cold but is hard to overlook
Was last seen in the winner's enclosure on 27th January in a similar contest. Has blown hot and cold but is hard to overlook
Unplaced in a competitive Quinte race on 4th January when last seen in action. Easier task assigned today but must reaffirm
Unplaced in a competitive Quinte race on 4th January when last seen in action. Easier task assigned today but must reaffirm
Delicate trotter but generally effective in amateur races. Off since 10 November 2023 but a player all the same
Delicate trotter but generally effective in amateur races. Off since 10 November 2023 but a player all the same
HEROS NUEVO (7) has won four times and been placed twice in six starts in this amateur division. He is a course & distance winner earlier this year and looks the one they all have to beat. HUGO D'HERTALS (5) should have come on from his good comeback run in the Netherlands and is a definite player. The consistent GERGOVIE QUESNOT (6) is a must for the shortlist. Watch out for HAUCKLAND (3) who is back on form.
