Vincennes 08 October 2024

Versatile but inconsistent veteran mare with sound references in both codes, though more effective unshod. Unplaced (12th) river 2875m in a mounted race at Enghien on 30 September

Delicate mare in both trotting disciplines with sound references in this shoeing configuration. Shouldn't be hastily condemned for her latest disqualification in a 2950m mounted race at Le Mans on 11 September

Complicated mare with undeniable means. Disqualified in consecutive recent outings, the latest (shod) over 2600m at Chalons-en-Champagne on 22 September

Versatile mare who seldom finishes far off the mark in both trotting categories, though has achieved her best references at a lower level. Didn't go unnoticed when 6th at this venue in a 2850m harness race on 1 October

Experienced hard-knocker with references under the saddle in this configuration but is out of sorts, unplaced twice and disqualified in 2 of her last 4 starts, including at Chateauroux over 2900m on 29 September

Delicate mare in both trotting disciplines - disqualified in 5 of her last 6 starts, including each of her last 5, the latest in a 2950m mounted race at Le Mans on 11 September

Versatile mare who has displayed commendable consistency in both trotting categories in this configuration. Finished 3rd in a 2450m harness race at Castillonnes on 29 September - respected under Mathieu Mottier

Got back on track with a last-start success in a 2750m mounted race at La Capelle on 23 September. Candidate for success

Tricky customer who usually acquits herself competitively when avoiding disqualification. Finished 4th (shod) at Pornichet in a 2725m on 21 September and is barefoot on her return to Vincennes - not taken lightly

Inconsistent performer, albeit at a higher level, in the harness category. Didn't go unnoticed when 6th on this course over 2100m on 14 September - unknown quantity under the saddle but may well fight for victory

Last-start winner under the saddle over 2450m at Beaumont-de-Lomagne on 23 September in her first outing in the mounted category. Could have more to offer

Seldom finishes far off the mark when avoiding disqualification but was sanctioned in back-to-back starts, the latest at Marseille-Borley on 29 August. Best watched for now

Displaying commendable consistency, rarely finishing far off the mark when avoiding disqualification, albeit without success (26-start maiden). Sanctioned at Le-Mont-Saint-Michel (8 September) but can make amends

Reassured with an improved/encouraging 5th in a course-and-distance claimer on 24 September. Steps up in class but isn't without a chance

Bounced back to form with a reassuring 3rd over 3000m at Nantes on 27 September. Only previous association with Matthieu Abrivard ended in victory

Tricky customer who usually acquits herself competitively when avoiding disqualification - confirmed as much by finishing 5th in this shoeing configuration on this course over 2700m on 30 August. Keep safe

Confirmed at this level and efficient without her irons (unshod), confirmed as much when 6th over track and trip on 5 September. Nicely positioned from the start so a genuine candidate for success

Delicate filly with undeniable means. Usually acquits herself well when not disqualified and she confirmed as much with a last-start success at Caen over 2450m on 21 September

Inconsistent but has sufficient means/ability and references at this level to make her presence felt in a race of this nature. Shouldn't be hastily condemned for her latest failure (11th) at Cabourg over 2050m on 12 July

Unreliable filly with a 100% record in this (barefoot) configuration. Worth another chance back in this shoeing configuration after a last-start disqualification at Cholet on on 29 September

Revealed early promise but hasn't entirely fulfilled that promise, despite acquitting herself competitively for the most part. Didn't go unnoticed when 5th over 2850m at Laval on 16 September

Last-start winner of a 2750m harness race at Ecommoy in this configuration on 22 September. Not taken lightly

Seldom far off the mark when avoiding disqualification but has been hard to win with (just 1 victory from 17 starts). Wasnt disgraced when finishing 7th over 2850m at Laval on 26 September

Has displayed commendable consistency, albeit without a victory in 16 appearances. Runner-up in 2 of her 3 starts in this unshod configuration, including her latest over 2600m at Blain on 22 September

Has quickly regained her form/momentum recently after an 8-month layoff. Finished 2nd last time in her first unshod appearance at Nort-sur-Erdre over 3100m on 15 September - one to watch on her return to Vincennes

Consistent 17-start maiden with sound form references/form credentials, including a 2nd at Rambouillet over 2000m in this (barefoot) configuration on 15 September. Attractive outsider

Delicate mare whose best references (both career victories) were achieved racing unshod. Disqualified in 2 of her last 3 starts, including her latest at Amiens over 2400m in 1 August

A 17-start maiden who has proven most effective racing unshod. Needs to improve to have a say after a recent disqualification at Ecommoy on 8 September

Progressive sort with sound references/form credentials (5 wins from 14 starts) in the harness code, including a last-start 5th over 2950m at Toulouse on 27 September. Debuting under the saddle

Versatile filly with sufficient means under saddle in this shoeing configuration. Has to reaffirm after her latest failure (disqualification) on this course over 2700m on 14 September

Quick trotter, especially in the harness category but rarely seen under the saddle. Finished 3rd over track and trip in a harness race on 20 September and isn't taken lightly, even in the mounted code

Placed (3rd) in a course-and-distance Group II contest in December but has lost her way since. Unplaced (9th) over 2850m at Meslay on 2 October

Proven performer under the saddle in this shoeing configuration. Won 2 of her last 3 starts (both at Enghien), the latest over 2875m on 3 August

Delicate but is undeniably gifted - usually acquits herself well when avoiding disqualification, won 6 of her 8 completed races (14 starts). Finished 3rd in her hat-trick bid at Enghien over 2875m on 10 August - keep safe

Versatile, progressive trotter in full possession of his means. Confirmed as much with a last-start win on this course over 2700m on 20 September

Effective under the saddle in this shoeing configuration but is best watched for now after a last-start sanction on this course over 2700m on 14 September

Rarely seen in this (barefoot) configuration but possesses the speed and sufficient quality/ability to warrant respect in a race like this. Didnt go unnoticed when 6th in course-and-distance harness race on 7 September

Unreliable performer with references in this configuration at a higher level but is out of sorts. Unplaced (9th) on this course over 2700m on 14 September

Impeccable in his 3 course-and-distance appearances, finishing 3rd once and winning twice. Proved his form and well-being by winning over track and trip on 30 August

Delicate trotter with undeniable means, especially in this (barefoot) configuration. Absent since finishing 3rd on this course over 2700m on 6 April but is unshod on his reappearance - attractive outsider

Disqualified in 3 of his last 4 starts, including consecutive recent appearances - the latest in a 2750m harness race at Ecommoy on 22 September. Best watched for now

Honest hard-knocker with sound references/form credentials at this level when racing unshod - confirmed as much by finishing 4th (barefoot) over 2725m at Pornichet on 21 September. Not as effective with his irons

Flatters to deceive. Disqualified (barefoot) over 2850m at this venue on 27 September but retains the faith of those around him - not taken lightly

Delicate trotter with undeniable means and sound form references/credentials, including a last-start 3rd over 2850 at this venue on 27 September. Candidate for success over this shorter distance

Prolific performer (5 wins from 15 starts) but not as sharp these days as he was a young horse. Finished 3rd in his last 3 completed races (4 starts), including his latest at Rambouillet over 2800m on 8 September

Hard-knocking trotter never worse than 3rd in 3 barefoot appearances, winning once - on 6 September at Les Sables-d'Olonne over 2650m. Attractive outsider

Bounced back to form with a reassuring 3rd over 2650m at Les Sables-d'Olonne on 6 September. Dark horse

Tricky customer who usually acquits himself competitively when avoiding disqualification - seldom finishing far off the mark when applied. Didn't go unnoticed when 6th over 2050m at Laval on 26 September

Model of consistency with solid form references/credentials, including a last-start 4th at Les Sables-d'Olonne over 2775m on 20 September. Not taken lightly

Unreliable but sufficiently talented to play a leading role in a race of this ilk under these conditions. Acquitted himself when 7th at this venue over 2850m on 22 September

Delicate but has undeniable means - usually acquits himself competitively when avoiding disqualification. Didn't go unnoticed when 5th over 2550m at Dieppe on 18 September

Experienced hard-knocker with sound references although few in this shoe-fitting. Finished 9th at this venue over 2850m on 22 September

Inconsistent but has sufficient means/ability to make his presence felt in a race of this nature, especially with Benjamin Rochard in the sulky. Not written off despite his last-start failure at Les Sables on 20 September

Has improved /taken his game to another level racing without his irons (unshod) - confirmed as much with a last-start success at Blain over 3200m on 22 September

Seldom far off the mark when avoiding disqualification, confirmed as much with a reassuring 4th over 2700m at La Capelle on 23 September

Inconsistent but has sufficient means/ability and references at this level to make his presence felt in a race of this nature. Shouldnt be hastily condemned for finishing unplaced at La Capelle (200m) on 23 September

Consistent at a lower level in the mounted category, so unlikely to trouble the judge racing shod in this grade and in this code. Others preferred

Course-and-distance winner (17 January) in this barefoot configuration. Carefully prepared for this objective and fine-tuned his condition with a comeback 8th (shod) at Vire over 2800m on 4 September

Unreliable veteran yet to finish on the podium in 10 starts this year. Unplaced (7th) over 2875m at Enghien on 30 September

Enigmatic trotter who usually acquits himself well when applied but is seldom far from a fault. Disqualified at Mauquenchy on 12 September - all or nothing

Consistent hard-knocker with sound references/form credentials, including a last-start 4th on this track over 2850m on 19 September. Not taken lightly

Complicated veteran who seldom finishes far off the mark when avoiding disqualification. Finished a fair 5th (shod) over 2800m at Strasbourg on 29 August - presented unshod for this commitment

Lightly raced trotter at the top of his game - quickly making up for lost time. Bidding to complete the hat-trick after wins at Le Sap in August and Savernay (over 3100m) on 29 September

Delicate but is undeniably capable of winning a race like this if avoiding disqualification. Looked better than ever when winning over 2850m at Laval on 16 September

Bounced back to form back under the saddle with an improved 3rd in a 2725m mounted race at Pornichet on 21 September. Keep safe

Rarely seen under the saddle but acquitted himself well enough when 5th in a 2175m mounted race at this venue last time (27 September), in a better/stronger race, to play a leading role at this level

Out-of-sorts veteran who was disqualified in a 2675m mounted race at Le Mont-Saint Michel on 8 September. Needs to reaffirm

Delicate trotter with the undeniable means to play a leading role in a race of this nature, given his references at a higher level. Not taken lightly despite finishing 9th over 2550m at Beaumont on 25 August

Out-of-sorts veteran trotter who was soundly beaten over 2400m at Amiens on 7 September. Could do better at this level

Versatile veteran who has displayed commendable consistency in both codes. Acquitted himself well (6th) in a 2875m mounted race Enghien on 30 September - sets the standard

Hard-knocker with references in this configuration at a higher level. Makes the trip with legitimate ambitions after an encouraging 6th over 2650m at Hyeres on 29 September

Experienced hard-knocker with references at a higher level in this configuration. Didn't go unnoticed (6th) at Morlaix over 2600m on 22 September

Has regained his form/confidence in the claiming category - finished 2nd in his penultimate start and won his latest (19 August), both at Cagnes over 2925m. Candidate for success

Veteran trotter with sound references in this (barefoot) configuration but has lost his way this year. Unplaced (10th) over 2800m at Langon on 21 September - best watched for now

Confirmed at this level and proved his efficiency/competitiveness in this shoeing configuration when 2nd in a 2850m claimer on this course on 24 September. High on the shortlist

Runner-up in a 2300m amateur race at Mons on 1 October but needs to build on that improvement to have a say in this grade/company. Outsider

Confirmed in this configuration (won a 2475m event at Royan La Palmyre in July) but lost his way - unplaced in 3 subsequent outings, the latest over 3100m on 15 September at Nort-sur-Erdre

Out-of-sorts veteran who finished 8th in a course-and-distance claimer last month and 10th at La Capelle last time over 2700m on 13 September. Others preferred

Reassured with an improved 2nd in a 2300m amateur race at Mons on 25 September but will need to build on that improvement to have a say in this grade/company