11:23 Bordeaux Le Bouscat
Meilhan Bordes Handicap
Flat
• 1899m
• €17,000
• 16
G
9 yrs
303968
Capable handicapper with sound references in handicaps off a higher mark, though is out of sorts at present - has to bounce back from a recent 8th in a 2100m Tarbes handicap on 23 September
Le Haras Des Sens/jl Fabre
€130,905
F
6 yrs
621534
Consistent performer on both surfaces in Spain this year. Proved her form and well-being when 4th at Madrid over 2000m on 22 September
A Taboada Ferreira
€42,337
G
6 yrs
847447
Unreliable handicapper seldom far off the mark on a going day - has sound references in handicaps. Needs to improve after an underwhelming 7th over 2000m at San Sebastien on 8 September
A Odriozola Arzallus
€45,767
F
4 yrs
909410
Won a 2000m Mont-de-Marsan handicap in August but struggled/finished unplaced (11th) at Dax last time in a 2100m handicap on 7 September. Dark horse
A Darroux/c-a Martin
€18,850
G
6 yrs
423390
Capable handicapper with sound references in handicaps, though has to bounce back from a recent failure (15th) in a 1950m Le Mans handicap on 28 September. Headgear worth that day is removed
A Amicel
€72,414
F
4 yrs
561220
Runner-up in consecutive appearances at Dax before an underwhelming last-start 10th at Tarbes in a 2100m handicap on 23 September. Retains the means to redeem herself
A Chopard/jl Rivetti/j Gavilan
€33,482
G
8 yrs
183156
Hard-knocking handicapper with sound references/form credentials at this level. Didnt go unnoticed when 6th over 2000m in a Toulouse handicap on 18 September
O O Trigodet
€82,213
F
5 yrs
322043
Has rediscovered form/regained momentum off her current mark and confirmed as much when 3rd over 2400m in a Toukouse handicap on 2 October. Winning chance
Mme N Garde Dubord
€44,651
G
5 yrs
008719
Inconsistent but undeniably capable handicapper efficient/competitive on heavy ground. Shouldn't be hastily condemened for his recent failure (9th) in a 2100m handicap at Tarbes on 23 September
C Bonin
€55,041
G
7 yrs
981257
Hard-knocking handicapper seldom far off on a going day - has references in handicaps off a higher mark. Needs to improve after an underwhelming 7th over 1350m at Lyon-Parilly on 29 September
G Durot
€105,192
G
5 yrs
013400
Soundly beaten in consecutive recent appearances, albeit off a 1kg higher mark, the latest (13th) in a 2100m Dax handicap on 8 July. Best watched for now
C Alonso Vidal De La Pena
€17,457
G
4 yrs
001080
Won a 2100m Dax handicap in July but has struggled/finished unplaced in 3 subsequent outings, the latest (12th) in a 2100m Tarbes handicap on 23 September
Mme M Giraudi
€19,563
F
4 yrs
628757
Inconsistent but undeniably capable handicapper whose efficiency/competitiveness at this level isnt in question - caught the eye when 5th in a better 2000m race at ParisLongchamp on 15 September
V Durot
€26,600
G
4 yrs
026785
Sparked improvement dropped to his current mark to finish 5th in a 2000m handicap at Auch last month (8 September). More needed
Ch Ch Gourdain
€6,294
F
4 yrs
461416
Consistent hard-knocking filly with sound references and form credentials at this level, including a creditable 6th in a 2100m Tarbes handicap on 23 September
J Larrere/mme A Covre
€15,950
G
7 yrs
740009
Soundly beaten in 4 consecutive comeback appearances after a 2-month break, the latest (9th) over 1600m in at Toulouse handicap on 25 September. Others preferred
H Dos Santos
€117,201
Race Overview
NOIRE DESIRE (8) has regained momentum and lines up here with legitimate winning ambitions after two encouraging recent displays. LOVING STAR (13) is not the most consistent but did not go unnoticed in her penultimate start. She has a winning chance in a field of this nature. SORIANE (15) and BECQUANON (7) have nothing to prove at this level and remain competitive for the places. LONG KE WAN (6), CADE'S (9) and MANA MAHA (2) appeal most of the remainder.
Selection:
8 - 13 - 15