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De La Base Sous Marine Handicap - AWT
Flat
• 2099m
• €17,000
• 13
G
7 yrs
11200-
Unplaced and soundly beaten in back-to-back PSF appearances last month - the latest (10th) at Pau in a 2000m handicap on 29 December. Others preferred
T Mercier
€122,871
F
5 yrs
52450-
Hard-knocking handicapper with sound references in PSF handicaps at a higher level. Shouldn't be hastily condemned for finishing 12th in a 1900m Chantilly PSF handicap on 26 December - keep safe
Dj Huelin
€69,618
F
5 yrs
2170-4
Unplaced in consecutive Quinte+ handicaps at Deauville before bouncing back to form when 4th in a 2500m Class 3 there on 10 January. Dropped further in the weights/ratings to a career-low mark!
B Van Dalfsen
€31,050
G
8 yrs
4073-4
Consistent and versatile veteran handicapper with sound references/form credentials, including a last-start 4th at Pau in a 2400m PSF handicap on 8 January. On the shortlist
I Raybould
€80,383
F
5 yrs
33621-
Lightly raced and maturing last-start winner of a course-and-distance handicap on 22 December. Can overcome the penalty
Ecurie X
€21,938
G
5 yrs
97067-
Unplaced in his last 7 appearances, including back-to-back PSF outings last month - the latest (7th) at Deauville over 1900m on 18 December. Others preferred
Ecurie Laurent Querou
€30,303
G
6 yrs
4770-3
Bounced back to form with a reassuring 3rd on this course in a 1700m handicap on 7 January. Needs to confirm that form/improvement to be competitive
G Augustin-Normand
€46,504
G
5 yrs
12256-
Hard-knocking handicapper on a competitive mark. Dropped 0,5kg after finishing 6th on this track in a 1700m handicap on 29 December - place chance
Vda Transport Solutions
€28,790
C
6 yrs
5344-3
Honest hard-knocker with sound references/form credentials at this level on this course, including a last-start 3rd in a 2400m PSF handicap here on 5 January. Candidate for success
T Maudet
€41,567
F
5 yrs
0071-2
Won a course-and-distance handicap on 22 December and proved her competitiveness under a 2kg penalty (current mark) by finishing 2nd on this course in 2400m handicap on 5 January. Big runner
Y Leroyer
€51,773
F
7 yrs
5656-0
Hard-knocking veteran mare with sound references in PSF handicaps. Makes the long trip as stable's only runner at the meeting, so isn't hastily condemned for her last start (13th) Pau on 17 January
F Pardon
€88,151
F
5 yrs
1745-2
Runner-up in a 2400m handicap on this course in just her second PSF appearance on 5 January. Dark horse
P Le Corre
€9,511
F
5 yrs
0073-6
Sparked signs of improvement recently in 3 starts with headgear fitted and didn't go unnoticed when finishing 6th in a 1700m handicap here on 7 January. Will appeal to lovers of outsiders
Mme V Van Den Broele/ry Simon
€24,668
Race Overview
LOFSONGUR ICELANDE (3) is an attractive betting proposition in this opening event. She bounced back to form recently and need only repeat that performance off a career-low mark to land the spoils here. However, GOLDEN RIVER (10) and RUE D'ALBRET (5) will make life difficult for the selection, despite carrying penalties for last-start victories. DRIP (9) and FORZA SEDACA (4) are others with legitimate podium aspirations.
Selection:
3 - 10 - 5