19:32 Deauville
Des Villas Normande Handicap - AWT
Flat
• 1899m
• €16,000
• 16
G
3 yrs
000073
Showed improvement when third in a handicap at this track over 1900m on 3 November. Can contest the finish again
J Chardron/ecurie Jams
€14,886
C
3 yrs
519660
Has struggled of late and was tenth in a handicap at Lyon-La Soie over 1300m on 25 October. Needs to find a few lengths to win
Sarl Ecurie Borgel
€2,314
G
3 yrs
681537
7th in a conditions at Lyon-La Soie over 1800m on 18 November. Won well in October and can repeat here if smart
Bel-oise S A R L
€0
F
3 yrs
503522
In good forma nd was runner-up in a conditions race at Durtal over 2000m on 1 November. Might play a minor role
Mme B Donniou-binet
€1,919
G
3 yrs
376864
Not disgraced when fourth in a conditions race at Machecoul over 2350m on 11 November. Yet to win and others make more appeal
Mme C Guilbert
€0
G
3 yrs
6068
Finished 8th in a claimer at Mont-de-Marsan over 2450m on 10 November. Yet to win and is best watched for now
Pg Mahe
€0
C
3 yrs
7890
13th in a handicap race at Saint-Cloud over 2400m on 15 November. Others make more appeal
L Gruson
€0
F
3 yrs
847041
Victorious in a conditions race at Machecoul over 2350m on 11 November. Has shown improvement but tackles stronger this time
E Michot
€9,362
G
3 yrs
560684
Showed improvement when fourth in a handicap at this course over 2500m on 20 November. Can do even better this time
O Chiteoui
€1,940
G
3 yrs
65560
Has struggled of late and was 12th in a handicap at Amiens over 2200m on 6 November. Capable of doing better and is not out of it
F Cailler
€1,400
F
3 yrs
93772
Unreliable but was runner-up in a conditions race at Machecoul over 1650m on 3 November. Has a place chance
A Lotout
€2,100
G
3 yrs
530790
Finished 10th in a claimer at Machecoul over 1650m on 11 November. Needs major improvement
J Planque/j Planque
€14,756
G
3 yrs
762430
Disappointing last run when 11th in a handicap at Amiens over 2200m on 6 November. Placed twice this year and can earn some money
Jul phelippon
€1,950
G
3 yrs
099770
Finished 11th in a claimer at Chantilly over 2100m on 28 October. Capable of better but others are preferred
Gest Invest Capital
€0
F
3 yrs
9077
Has struggled of late and was 7th in a handicap at this course over 1900m on 3 November. Yet to win and needs major improvement to beat these rivals
Mme C Denglos/r Maddison
€0
G
3 yrs
507000
Finished 14th in a handicap at Amiens over 2200m on 6 November. On a long losing streak and more is needed to win this race
Mme M Harle-wargny
€17,255
Race Overview
STRANGELOVE (9) somewhat reassured in his last start and should benefit from the slight drop in distance. He is a tentative choice ahead of AFRIQUE ADIEU (1), who also showed a rebound of form at the venue early this month. He has a tricky draw number but has the assistance of Champion jockey Maxime Guyon. LOGIS (3) was far from disgraced in his last start in a better class of event. Watch out for MISTER JULES (10) who is back over a surface that will suit him.
Selection:
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