15:25 Compiegne
La Bate Handicap Hurdle
Hurdle
• 3599m
• €55,000
• 14
G
7 yrs
07-462
Has regained momentum after three comeback outings and confirmed as much by finishing 2nd in the benchmark race over 3800m on this course on 3 April. Candidate for success
Mme An Dutertre
€130,264
G
7 yrs
-135P5
Caught the eye when finishing a commendable 5th in a 3800m Quinte+ handicap on this course on 8 April. Dark horse
Ecurie Racing Partners
€71,414
G
7 yrs
1F-446
Consistent handicap hurdler with proven references at a higher level and solid form credentials, including a last-start 6th in a stronger race/field over 3900m at Auteuil in a handicap hurdle on 11 April. Keep safe
Y Rougegrez
€74,904
F
5 yrs
363-75
Finished an encouraging 3rd in a 3500m Quinte+ handicap hurdle at Cagnes in December and didn't go unnoticed when 5th in the benchmark race on this course over 3800m on 3 April
X Lebard
€68,486
G
6 yrs
25-511
Versatile jumper with sound references over hurdles and fences, including recent victories in both categories. Claimed after his hurdles success at Fontainebleau in February before winning a 3500m chase at Auteuil last time (24 March)
S Sutton
€91,092
G
5 yrs
72-711
Has won back-to-back steeplechase claimers recently, the latest at Auteuil on 11 April. Not without a chance back over hurdles into a handicap
Passion Racing Club
€33,060
F
6 yrs
154-40
Capable, lightly raced mare with sound references/form credentials, although did disappoint when only 13th in a 3800m handicap hurdle on this course on 3 April
Mme M desvaux
€21,746
G
6 yrs
0-3208
Inconsistent hurdler with sound references - seldom far off the mark on a going day. Could only finish 8th over 3800m in a handicap hurdle on this course on 3 April
Passion Racing Club
€88,809
G
9 yrs
852-24
Consistent veteran handicapper hurdler with sound references and solid form credentials, including a 2nd over course and distance in his penultimate start. Finished 4th in a 3800m handicap hurdle at this venue last time (3 April)
G Hanouna
€327,697
G
9 yrs
533-77
Inconsistent veteran hurdler with sound references - seldom far off the mark on a going day. Finished 7th in both starts this year in the steeplechase category, the latest at Auteuil over 3500m on 24 March
Jc Sarais
€133,728
G
7 yrs
78P7-9
Capable veteran handicapper on his day but has been off the boil for some time now. Should improve after finishing 8th in a 3800m handicap hurdle on this course on his reappearance (3 April)
Mme V Devaux
€77,937
G
6 yrs
676-P0
Has failed to confirm his early promise in either comeback appearance - finished 10th in a 3800m handicap hurdle here on 8 April. Best watched for now
Oti Management Pty Ltd
€1,023
G
6 yrs
0/077-
Made only four appearances last year, three of them in hurdles races - showed little in each of those outings so is hard to recommend. Finished a modest 7th over 3800m at Fontainebleau on 5 December
C Le Veel
€0
G
6 yrs
527332
Consistent and versatile handicapper with sound references/form credentials, including a last-start 2nd over 3900m in a handicap hurdle at Auteuil on 11 April. Keep safe
Mme M Artu
€71,336
G
6 yrs
7-P639
Failed to confirm the improvement of his previous outing (3rd) when only 9th over 3800m on this course on 8 April. Best watched for now
Mme S Rakotoniaina
€0
Race Overview
Consistent HOKUSAI VALLIS (1) has struck up a good rapport with Johnny Charron, under whom he finished 2nd in the benchmark race over this track and trip last time, so looks good value to give weight and a beating to his rivals in this handicap hurdle. Versatile INZEO DU GOUET (5), at the top of his game after consecutive hurdle and steeplechase victories (the latest over fences), is also a candidate for success and will keep the selection honest. TONERRE DU TEMPS (4), reliable veteran HENRY BRULARD (9) and hard-knocking handicapper APAULSTAR (3) are competitive for the places.
Selection:
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