12:57 Deauville
Des Aiguilles Handicap
Flat
• 2500m
• €21,000
• 14
C
4 yrs
70375-
Improved markedly in 3 starts on this surface. Stayed on encouragingly (5th) in a course-and-distance handicap on 14 December and will play a leading role with the likelihood of further improvement - winning chance
C Arnaud
€2,550
G
4 yrs
68497-
Inconsistent 11-start maiden with the undeniable means (form and experience) to acquit himself competitively in a race of this nature. Finished 4th in a course-and-distance handicap on 20 November - attractive outsider
O Chiteoui
€1,940
G
4 yrs
25432-
Course-and-distance specialist boasting a 3rd and a 2nd in 2 outings over 2500m on the Deauville PSF. Wouldn't be winning out of turn after filling the runners-up berth in a course-and-distance handicap on 14 December - keep safe
Mme L Baudouin
€15,488
G
4 yrs
76604-
Pleasing 3rd on debut at Toulouse on heavy ground over 2100m on 11 March but has failed to confirm that promise in 7 subsequent starts, the latest (4th) in a 2400m claimer there on 17 November. Has no PSF references - outsider
F Boersch
€6,450
G
4 yrs
67460-
Unplaced in all 5 appearances, the latest in his first PSF appearance at Pau in a 2000m maiden on 5 December. Must find improvement to be competitive
Scea Gaillard
€0
G
4 yrs
68854-
Lightly raced and improving gelding whose reassuring last start (career-best 4th) in a course-and-distance handicap on 14 December augurs well for his chances here. Keep safe
J J Planque
€2,180
F
4 yrs
00020-
Runner-up in a course-and-distance handicap on 20 November and heavily supported in the betting when finishing 10th over track and trip in the benchmark race on 14 December. Shouldn't be hastily condemned
A Bonin
€8,430
G
4 yrs
80380-
Soundly beaten (14th) in a 3100m PSF handicap at Pornichet on 8 December in his first start on this surface, albeit after a 5-month absence. Needs to improve
Uma Racing
€0
F
4 yrs
76008-
Experienced filly with references in the handicaps on both surfaces off higher marks. Finished 8th on 14 December in a course-and-distance handicap but is an attractive outsider off a career-low rating
M Boutin/s Doussot/e Nouvellot
€0
G
4 yrs
75246-
Experienced and versatile 12-start maiden with references in handicaps on both surfaces, albeit without success. Didn't go unnoticed (6th) in a course-and-distance handicap on 14 December - has earning potential
M M Boutin
€6,575
G
4 yrs
78839-
Placed (3rd of 5) in a minor 2700m maiden at Orleans in May but finished a well-beaten 9th in a PSF handicap over 3100m at Pornichet on 8 December in his first start on this surface after a 7-month absence. Improvement needed
Lr Kambrun-herve
€0
C
4 yrs
97602-
Career-best 2nd in a course-and-distance handicap on 14 December under Ambre Molins, who unsurprisingly keeps the ride and takes off 1,5kg. Confirmation expected
S Morineau
€6,500
F
4 yrs
59967-
Unplaced in both PSF appearances, on debut (9th) over 2150m at Lyon-La Soie in April and (7th) on 14 December in a course-and-distance handicap. Others preferred
R Philippon
€5,000
G
4 yrs
36003-
Experienced 16-start maiden with sound references/form credentials over obstacles and on the flat, including a 3rd in a recent course-and-distance handicap on 14 December. Will be competitive with a repeat of that performance
Mme V Devaux
€4,500
Race Overview
Late-bloomer PEPITO DES CARLES (1) stayed on encouragingly to finish 5th in a recent course-and-distance handicap and, with further progress on the cards, is good value to turn the tables on APOPHTEGME (3), who finished 2nd in that race and wouldn't be winning out of turn. LA DOLOISE (7) shouldn't be hastily condemned for her disappointing last start and may redeem herself if bouncing back to the form that saw her finish 2nd over this track and trip in her previous outing. BORN TO WIN (12) and BREEZE D'AUTEUIL (14) complete the shortlist.
Selection:
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