15:10 Le Croise-Laroche
Avesnois Handicap
Flat
• 1800m
• €14,999
• 14
F
7 yrs
000430
Versatile, unreliable veteran handicapper who was 3rd in a PSF handicap at Deauville before a disappointing last-start 10th in a 1400m Compiegne handicap on 28 August. Capable but inconsistent - best kept safe
D Cengiz
€27,272
C
4 yrs
014806
Inconsistent colt with sufficient means to acquit himself competitively in a race of this ilk off his current mark. Didn't go unnoticed when 6th in a course-and-distance handicap on 19 September
F Carnevali
€10,157
G
6 yrs
085039
Caught the eye with a fast-finishing 3rd in a course-and-distance handicap in 19 September. Failed to confirm that form/improvement when only 9th over 2200m at Amiens last time but shouldn't be hastily condemned
Mme C Auvray/c Gueude/c Bruyneel
€57,907
G
5 yrs
610483
Inconsistent German performer sporting headgear for the first time on French soil off a career-low mark. Could do better than his last-start 8th in over 2100m at Mulheim on 17 August
J Dekkers
€24,957
F
6 yrs
-00413
Has regained momentum (form and consistency) recently. Won a 1600m Vichy handicap in July before proving her competitiveness off this mark (under a penalty) when 3rd in a 1600m Deauville handicap on 17 August
Mme Girousse / Van Der Za
€31,541
G
7 yrs
-58000
Out of sorts (lost form) but has dropped to an attractive mark,, just 0,5kg higher than his last-winning mark in a PSF handicap at Chantilly in December. Soundly beaten (12th) in a track-and-trip handicap on 19 September
G Courbot
€36,449
F
7 yrs
900000
Veteran handicapper on a long losing run. Soundly beaten/unplaced in her last 9 starts, the latest (17th) over 1400m in a handicap at Compiegne. Others preferred
Jc Daoudal/n Tournier
€79,901
G
4 yrs
000800
Loko Trans Slovakia S R O
€31,927
F
4 yrs
-77080
A 12-start maiden yet to find the frame. Finished a well-beaten 14th in a 1400m turf handicap at Le Mans when last seen on 13 September
Mme L Haaze
€0
F
7 yrs
048508
Unreliable veteran mare who continues to blow hot and cold - seldom far off the mark on a going day. Only 8th in a course-and-distance handicap on 19 September but has slid further down the weights/ratings - dark horse
S Ghys
€61,795
G
4 yrs
000780
Limited individual with just 1 win and 4 places from 36 appearances. Finished a well-beaten 13th in a 1900m PSF handicap at Deauville on 4 August
S Van Vlaenderen
€28,472
F
7 yrs
000000
Veteran mare soundly beaten/unplaced in 6 consecutive outings, the latest (13th) in a course-and-distance handicap on 19 September
G Paillusson/r Busson
€47,221
F
6 yrs
628775
Hard-knocking veteran handicapper who seldom finishes far off the mark but rarely wins - has 4 victories from 45 appearances. Didn't go unnoticed when 5th in a 2200m handicap at Amiens on 29 September - dark horse
Mme L Carmeliet
€1,882
G
8 yrs
-80606
Inconsistent veteran who seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day but is currently out of sorts - finished 6th in 2 of his last 3 starts, the latest in a 1400m Class 2 conditions race at Vichy on 23 September
D Raballand
€49,793
Race Overview
PRINCEDESCHAMPS (3) ran on well from off the pace over this track and trip 2 starts back and he shouldn't be hastily condemned for a disappointing subsequent outing at Amiens, having failed to find cover and then deliver his customary late charge. However, ANGEL DUST (5), who has already achieved/enjoyed success at this venue, is expected to put up a fight. TRUST ON ME (1) makes the long trip with ambitions with Henk Grewe whose record raiding Le Croise-Laroche shouldn't be scoffed at. EVER READY (2) has the means to join them at the line.
Selection:
3 - 5 - 1
