15:47 Pau
Gde Haies Pau Listed Hurdle
Hurdle
• 4099m
• €90,000
• 7
G
7 yrs
17753-
Showed a nice rebound of form when 3rd behind EARL OF SHANNON (6) in a Class 1 Hurdle at this course on 31 December. First time blinkered and has every chance
Ec Patrick Joubert/ec Delaunay
€116,291
G
8 yrs
/1153-
Posted a sound effort when 3rd in a Class 1 Hurdle at this course on 11 December. Place prospect
P Le Geay
€160,980
G
5 yrs
18P14-
Good finish when 3rd in a Class 1 Hurdle at the venue on 31 December, behind two of today's rivals. Can reverse the form with improvement likely
P Detre/j Detre/team Spirit
€194,416
G
9 yrs
/P/4-0
Has done little of note in three starts over the past three years. Finished down the field in a Handicap Hurdle on 2 January and has work to do
J Buez
€78,861
G
5 yrs
11143-
Showed significant improvement since switching yard last summer. Disappointed on chase debut when 3rd of 12 at Moulins on 14 December. Reverts to hurdling with claims
Ecurie Bel Anjou
€89,820
G
5 yrs
41332-
Consistent over hurdles and was 2nd in a Class 1 Hurdle on 31 December in front of two of today's rivals. Leading chance
Ecurie C Marzocco/mme H Devin
€136,465
F
7 yrs
51245-
Won 2 from 32 thus far and was well held when finishing 5th of 7 behind three of today's rivals on 31 December in a Class 1 Hurdle. Others preferred
L Fleury
€84,024
Race Overview
Trainer Francois Nicolle has a strong hand in this line-up. GAME OF STORM (3) is expected to come on from his excellent last run at the venue behind EARL OF SHANNON (6) and ITAL CONTI (1). The former is fitted with blinkers for the first time and could find just enough to challenge for top honors. FUNWAY (2) comes in the race fresh after a promising 3rd place in a Class 1 Hurdle at this track on 11 December.
Selection:
3 - 6 - 1
