12:27 Chantilly
Des Buttes Handicap
Flat
• 2699m
• €13,000
• 15
G
5 yrs
905929
Inconsistent 11-start maiden with sound references in turf handicaps. Unplaced (9th) in his first start on the PSF in a 2700m handicap on this course on 22 November - shouldn't be hastily condemned
D Gleize
€4,746
C
6 yrs
0/0000
Soundly beaten in all 4 comeback appearances this year after a lengthy 25-month absence. Well-beaten 14th in a 2100m handicap on this course on 12 December - for another day
V Devillars/mme P Baud
€13,723
G
7 yrs
700030
Unreliable veteran blowing hot and cold - failed to confirm the form/improvement of his 3rd at Pau in a handicap over 2400m in November when finishing 13th in a 2400m PSF handicap at Pornichet on 8 December - minor role
Mme J Le Stang
€99,488
F
5 yrs
724429
Runner-up in a 22 November course-and-distance handicap off her current mark - need only repeat that effort to fight for victory. Winning chance
Mme T Maurer
€21,394
F
4 yrs
008475
Yet to find the frame in 10 starts but hasn't been beaten far in recent handicap appearances, the latest (5th) over 2100m on PSF at Pornichet on 30 November off her current mark. Dark horse
Mme J Le Stang
€2,800
G
7 yrs
000720
Runner-up in a course-and-distance handicap off this mark on 7 December and probably found his next/last start come too soon - finished 12th in a 3200m handicap here on 12 December. Shouldn't be hastily condemned
C Dolle
€107,937
F
4 yrs
003662
Finished a career-best 2nd in a 3400m PSF handicap at Deauville on 14 December in first-time blinkers (retained). May well open her account if confirming that form/improvement
Mme D Airaldi
€3,600
F
8 yrs
-45000
Unplaced in 3 consecutive PSF handicaps recently, the latest (well-beaten 12th) over 2400m on PSF at Pornichet on 8 December. Best watched for now
Mme J Le Stang
€90,597
F
6 yrs
766687
Hard-knocking handicapper unplaced in her last 10 appearances/handicaps, though seldom finishes far off the mark. Didn't go unnoticed (7th) in a 2400m PSF handicap at Pornichet on 8 December - attractive outsider
J Bourgeais
€712
G
9 yrs
-09038
Out-of-sorts veteran gelding whose 3rd at Mons on PSF over 2300m in November was achieved at a considerably lower level. Well-beaten 8th in a 3400m PSF handicap at Deauville on 14 December - others preferred
W Beetens
€96,762
F
7 yrs
319784
Rarely seen on the PSF but finished an eye-catching 4th in a 3400m handicap on this surface at Deauville recently (14 December). Keep safe
R Limayrac
€6,517
G
5 yrs
006007
Unplaced in 3 recent comeback outings after a 5-month break, though did show signs of improvement when 7th in a 2500m PSF handicap at Deauville on 20 November. More needed off a 0,5kg lower mark
R Ubber
€5,218
F
8 yrs
350080
Veteran mare ineffective on PSF and soundly beaten in consecutive handicaps on this surface recently - the latest (17th) on this course over 3200m on 12 December. Improvement needed
Mme L Delaugere
€48,301
G
9 yrs
500395
Experienced but inconsistent veteran who is seldom far off the mark on a going day and didn't go unnoticed (5th) in a 3100m PSF handicap at Pornichet on 22 December. Will appeal to lovers of outsiders
S Morineau
€54,578
F
4 yrs
090960
Unplaced in all 20 appearances, the latest (14th) in a 3100m PSF handicap at Pornichet on 22 December. Hard to recommend
H Geerlandt/s Morineau
€1,312
G
7 yrs
000000
Soundly beaten in all 9 starts this year after a lengthy 21-month absence. Well-beaten 12th in a 3100m handicap on PSF at Pornichet on 22 December - can be ruled out
Ch Ch Plisson
€15,039
Race Overview
ELEGANTIA (7) improved to finish a career-best 2nd last time out in first-time blinkers and needs only to confirm that form/progress, with the headgear retained, to open her account. She gets the nod ahead of AIRA (4), runner-up in a course-and-distance event last month. MAESTRO CHOP (6) is better than his disappointing last start suggests but will acquit himself competitively if bouncing back to earlier form. PRINCESSE SCARLET (11), PREFERENCIA (9) and MONTGINO (1) complete the shortlist.
Selection:
7 - 4 - 6
