11:32 Pau
Saint Armou Claiming Chase
Chase
• 3700m
• €20,000
• 12
G
8 yrs
/265/1
Broke a long losing run when scoring a claimer chase at Dieppe over 3900m on 11 August. Has a winning chance if fit from a break
N Paysan/e Planchenault/d Garcia
€48,668
G
8 yrs
-955P0
Has struggled this year and was tenth in a handicap hurdle at Angels over 2800m on 7 December. Could improve dropped to a claimer
Ecurie Des Dunes
€74,751
F
5 yrs
575823
Consistent at this level and was third in a chase at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 3800m on 22 November. Should be right there at the finish yet again
Haras Du Mondant
€23,761
G
10 yrs
2-2482
Showed some improvement when runner-up in hurdle claimer at Angers over 2400m on 24 November. Better in chases and is not out of it
P&C P&C Peltier
€110,163
G
9 yrs
2P71P4
Both wins were over the shorter obstacles but he was not disgraced when fourth in a handicap chase at Mont-de-Marsan over 4450m on 8 December. Can contest the finish
Jl Dos Santos Malheiro Rodri
€31,369
G
9 yrs
724222
Has yet to win a race but he was runner-up in his last three starts, with the latest being in a chase claimer at Compiegne over 3800m on 29 September. Can be competitive yet again
A A Le Clerc
€5,980
G
7 yrs
/F-8P6
Has struggled in his three starts this year and was 6th last time out in a handicap hurdle at Mont-de-Marsan over 3650m on 8 December. Can improve at this low level
E E Leray
€52,473
G
9 yrs
F/920-
Won some nice races in 2022 but is returning from a break and was tenth last time out in a handicap hurdle at Auteuil over 3600m on 10 June 2023. Can score if fit
Mustang Sarl
€190,010
G
9 yrs
376-52
Has run well in both of his starts this year and was runner-up last time out in a handicap chase at Angers over 3800m on 18 November. Can go one better this time
Mme Etienne Leenders
€69,001
F
5 yrs
7P-91F
Lost her rider last time out in a Conditions chase at this track over 4000m on 15 December. Unreliable but is not out of it
Ecurie Mirande
€14,918
F
6 yrs
5224-P
On a long losing run and was unplaced last time out in a handicap chase at Craon over 3850m on 1 December. Consistent before that and has a place chance
Haras De Sivola
€19,144
F
7 yrs
2773F-
On a long losing run and she did lose her jockey last time out in a Cross-country conditions race at Pompadour over 4500m on 5 August. Returns from a break but is capable of a surprise
Mme F Touzac
€12,171
Race Overview
MONSTER CAROLI (8) is a Listed race winner so it is disappointing to see him at this level. He is returning from a lengthy break but could still be the one to beat. ESPOIR DU GRILLON (4) is improving and was runner-up last time out in a claimer so would not be a surprise winner. MARE SOL (3) has been consistent at this level and should be right there at the finish once again. FRIPON DU SEUIL (9) remains in good shape and is another to consider.
Selection:
8 - 4 - 3
