15:10 Compiegne
Carrefour Du Fond Pernant Handicap
Flat
• 1400m
• €20,000
• 12
G
4 yrs
434088
Soundly beaten in 3 consecutive recent appearances, the latest (8th) in an 1100m Le Croise-Laroche claimer on 19 September. Dropped to a competitive mark in the ratings - could well redeem himself
A Morteo
€41,989
F
6 yrs
0260-0
Soundly beaten in her 2 most recent appearances, the latest (15th) in a 1900m Deauville PSF handicap on 12 January. Best watched for now
P P Groualle
€56,598
G
4 yrs
165036
Unplaced in all 8 appearances, the latest (10th) in a 1900m PSF handicap at Deauville on 22 August. The return to turf and booking of Mickael Barzalona catches the eye
Mme E Nieslanikova
€800
G
9 yrs
170007
Lost his way/form recently racing without blinkers (4 starts) after winning a track-and-trip handicap in May - unplaced (7th) in a 2000m Vichy handicap on 23 September. Headgear refitted and back on his last-winning mark
Mme M Verplanken-laberine
€181,744
F
5 yrs
006333
In good form and physical condition, having finished 3rd in 3 consecutive recent appearances - twice in handicaps over this course and distance, the latest on 25 September. Candidate for success
B Gusdal
€86,317
G
5 yrs
016230
Inconsistent but undeniably capable hard-knocking handicapper. Blotted his copybook when 11th in a course-and-distance handicap on 25 September but shouldn't be hastily condemned - dark horse
Ecurie Crocodile
€60,528
G
7 yrs
670203
Unreliable but capable handicapper who seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Finished 3rd in a 1600m Layon-Parilly handicap on 17 September but headgear worn that day is dispensed with
B Recher
€41,025
G
4 yrs
359123
Consistent and versatile handicapper with sound references/form credentials, including a good 3rd in an 1100m Chantilly handicap on 3 October. Equally effective over this trip - not taken lightly
Rob Rob Collet
€61,789
G
5 yrs
722500
Soundly beaten in consecutive recent handicap appearances, the latest (11th) in a handicap over this course and distance on 25 September. Eased in the ratings and is fitted with headgear now - beware
F Maes
€31,649
G
5 yrs
608084
Inconsistent but undeniably capable hard-knocking handicapper. Took advantage of a rating drop to finish a reassuring 4th in a 1400m Le Mans handicap on 13 September
P Depoux//v Beugnon
€33,743
G
8 yrs
592711
Winner of back-to-back course-and-distance handicaps recently, the latest on 25 September. Ought to remain competitive under a 4kg penalty
H De Waele
€120,999
G
5 yrs
370090
Has lost his way/form after winning a 1400m Saint-Cloud handicap in April. Unplaced (10th) over track and trip in a handicap on 25 September but races now off his last-winning mark
A Mink
€45,726
Race Overview
FASTER (5) will find conditions to suit, with the rain-affected ground likely to serve her interests and her consistency will be rewarded sooner rather than later. ROYALTIES (1), after 2 much-needed comeback outings, and VALENTO (11), whose good form and light weight are advantageous, seem best equipped to trouble the selection. LES TROIS VALLEES (8) has regained momentum recently and should acquit himself competitively too. CHALDERO (3) completes the shortlist.
Selection:
5 - 1 - 11
