3.05pm – LOULALCO @ 9/2
LOULALCO demonstrated potential placing third over course and distance in early March. Likely to improve for the experience and rates a winning chance. Morgenstern finished a respectable fourth at this venue on hurdling debut. May enjoy better ground. Wantobewithyou is having first start over hurdles after two decent attempts on the flat. Interesting. Losange Vert holds each-way claims following a fifth over track and trip.
3.35pm – COBRA DE LARRE @ 2/1
COBRA DE LARRE started the campaign well with a comfortable third in G3 company at Auteuil. Open to improvement and enjoys a stamina test. Lou Buck’s returned after a lengthy absence to deliver confidence-building hurdle success. Likely to come forward for the run and may play a leading role. Feu Follet was an eye-catching winner at this venue in March and steps up in class. C’est Le Bouquet is looking to recover from a last start fall at Auteuil in November.
4.05pm – VILLA FLORENTINE @ 11/4
VILLA FLORENTINE caught the eye with a pleasing debut performance placing third over course and distance in March. Likely to improve and play a major role. Roccapina Senam was well-supported first-up placing third over track and trip. Winning chance. Quasara has some useful form on the flat and could be interesting making switch to hurdles. Joumana De Retz finished a place behind Villa Florentine on debut and holds each-way claims.
4.35pm – BIPOLAIRE @ 7/4
BIPOLAIRE showed ability placing third in Listed company at Auteuil in March. Will appreciate better ground and must be respected. The Stomp has never finished out of the placings in eleven attempts at this venue. Bold bid anticipated. Crystal Beach resumes after a lengthy absence. Best form makes him a major player. Henry Brulard was unable to get involved in a handicap last start and may appreciate the smaller field.
5.05pm – GARFIELD @ 5/1
GARFIELD produced a career-best performance with a second in G3 company at this venue in November. Narrow second subsequently and rates highly. Goodwin caught the eye with a second over course and distance in latest. Leading chance if replicating. Je Deviens Moi is chasing a four-timer. Taking a well-deserved step up in class. Fix It All remains unexposed after three career attempts. Potential for improvement.
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5.35pm – GASCONNE @ 4/1
GASCONNE was a winner at Fontainebleau on the flat in September. Third in a G3 subsequently and likely to play a leading role on hurdling debut. Ulicoco takes a well-deserved step up in grade following maiden success at Machecoul. Bold bid anticipated. Miss Enrique made a pleasing start to hurdling career when third at this venue in March. Respect. Symphony Du Lemo holds each-way claims after some fair efforts on the flat.
6.05pm – FLAMANT STAR @ 5/1
FLAMANT STAR has never finished out of the frame in four career starts. Concluded previous campaign with a third at Pau and likely to play a leading role. Fan Of Sea was a G2 winner on the flat but is yet to score over hurdles. Promising third at Fontainebleau in November and continues to improve. Nobokhov is chasing a double after a success at Nimes. Place chance against tougher rivals. Via Maresca placed third over course and distance in latest. Each-way claims.
6.35pm – DOCTOR SQUEEZE @ 4/1
DOCTOR SQUEEZE is looking for a double after 4L success in Listed company at Auteuil. Hard to oppose. Samba Nonantaise showed plenty of ability with a wide margin success over hurdles at Auteuil in latest. Returns to steeplechasing and must be respected. Ferronniere has never finished out of the frame in four career starts. Open to further improvement and rates highly. Irja Has holds each-way claims on first attempt for a new yard.
7.05pm – SAINT TURGEON @ 6/1
SAINT TURGEON demonstrated plenty of ability to finish second at this venue. Open to further progression and can break through for a maiden success. Thou Gris was fourth at Angers on debut. May improve for better ground and rates well. Ayeth is a multiple winner on the flat and made a reasonable start to hurdling career with a fourth at this track. Interesting. Anecdotic delivers hurdling debut after winning a handicap at Saint Cloud. Potential.
7.35pm – THEOCHOP @ 7/2
THEOCHOP is a consistent performer on the flat and could be an exciting prospect making hurdling debut. Leading chance. Gino Dino produced a solid effort when fourth at this venue and is open to further progression. Eclair Etincelle was a winner at Sable-Sur-Sarthe on debut and takes a well-deserved step up in class. Gitane Des Bordes has to be considered following a nose second at this track. Place contender.
TIPPING SUMMARY:
4.05pm – VILLA FLORENTINE @ 11/4
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