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Analysis & Selections by
Christopher
Iles & the rØøk
Whether
it be "the race of the day" or a small prize round the gaffs, we
will attempt to use our knowledge of the formbook to highlight the fancied
horses participating each day and their
characteristics and requirements. Hopefully this 'second opinion' provides
you with a winner or two each day, or even reinforces your own view on a
particular may even convince you to back some of those horses which we
feel are the "ones to fear", or have decent eachway claims.
whichever is the case, we hope the information is of use to you.
"I
do think the modern day racing jumps fans acknowledges that there is a lot
that we should try and learn about the foreign invaders, and I think we
had to do with the resurgence of point to pointing as a nursery ground
for
future chasing stars. Those
of you who know me
are aware that I do have a good knowledge of this
sphere, however I don't think with all the other things I do on the website,
I could do it justice. That's
how I got to know Christopher Iles, who being a regular visitor to France, has a very
good background on their scene can give it the focus I think it
deserves. I
know Christopher is contemplating doing his own website, however before he
does so, over the coming months, Christopher, (and whenever I can) will be
trying to keep you in touch with what occurring on in France. as well as
pointing some names to watch out for".
SEPTEMBER IN FRANCE
Christopher Iles review the significant meetings held in France in September. (A very
in-depth feature which can be found on the current page as well as in Archives pages - [Section 6-8].)
Auteuil, 27 September 2003
Ground: Very Soft
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3yo
hurdle (colts)
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4.2
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2m2f,
£
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Kauto
Star
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79
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Il
Manifico
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0.75
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78
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Fighter
Cat
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6.75
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76
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Positive
Thinking
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8.25
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75
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Aaly
Star
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16.25
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71
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Barramundi
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16.25
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71
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(6
ran)
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Some of the better three year olds here, and a couple of
bubbles burst with Positive Thinking and Aaly Star losing their unbeaten
records.
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4yo
hurdle
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4.6
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2m2f,
£
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Le Châtelier
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76
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Laurier d`Estruval
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0.5
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76
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Lutin
Vallis
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0.5
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76
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Le
Tiep
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3.5
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75
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Le
Clan Normand
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6
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74
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Loving
Guard
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8.5
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73
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Lévi
des Obeaux
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9.5
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72
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Laska
de Thaïx
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9.5
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72
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Lutin
du Moulin
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15.5
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69
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Le
Guichois
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18.5
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68
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L`Oscar d`Olivier
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>18.5
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<68
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Libertin
Collonges
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>18.5
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<68
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Letaba
River
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>18.5
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<68
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L`Etna
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*
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F
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Le
Qahira
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*
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F
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Largosien
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*
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P
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Lys d`Estruval
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*
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P
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Snuitge
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*
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P
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(18
ran)
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Le Châtelier is a Doumen-trained half-brother of Sun
Alliance Chase third Fulip, and could well cross the Channel this winter; at
this stage, I’d expect that to be over hurdles rather than fences.
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5yo+
chase (Gr. III H`dcp.)
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2.0
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2m5.5f,
£
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Crow
Jack
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90
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Joseille
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0
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90
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Jet
Royal
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3
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88
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Eperson
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5
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88
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Choum
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5.5
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87
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Miss
Cadine
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10.5
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86
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Soyeux
de Beaufai
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12.5
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85
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Real
Fan
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15
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84
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Dom
Halma de Valta
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25
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80
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Innox
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27.5
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79
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Darius
Quercus
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>27.5
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<79
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Holy
Joe
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>27.5
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<79
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Satin Turk
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>27.5
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<79
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Jingle
Rose
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*
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F
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Hurdle
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*
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F
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Iryntzau d`Airy
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*
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F
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Kiwi
de la Vallée
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*
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F
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Ipso
Vallis
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*
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P
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(18
ran)
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This would be a serious betting race if it were run at
Cheltenham, and is roughly equivalent to the Mackeson or the Tripleprint.
It often goes to a lightly-weighted, improving five year old, and
bottom-weight Crow Jack fit the bill perfectly.
He’ll be penalised for this and it would be slightly surprising if he
followed up. Eperson was a decent
hurdler and is an improving chaser, and may have a race of this sort in him.
Occasional Doumen raider Innox is showing little sign of
recovering his best form from last autumn.
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5yo+
hurdle
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4.3
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2m3.5f,
£
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Prince
Dolois
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78
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Nom d`Une Pipe
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0
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78
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Philastre
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1.5
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77
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Klévin
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2
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77
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Ready
Noune
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10
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74
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Sebstar
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15
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72
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Green
Turf
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16.5
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71
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Le
Bambois
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22.5
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69
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Espoir
des Pyrénées
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25
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68
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Petit
Duo
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40
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61
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Ithann
du Gueslan
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>40
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<61
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Katudy
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*
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P
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(12
ran)
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4yo
hurdle (Gr. II)
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6.0
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2m2f,
£
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Cheler
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70
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Homme
du Bourg
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0
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70
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Katoune
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2
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69
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Jameson
du Berlais
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3.5
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68
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Black
Honor
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4.25
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68
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Triple
Agent
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4.25
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68
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Nickname
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4.75
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68
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Surfing
du Loire
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12.75
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64
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Klakos
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18.75
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61
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(9
ran)
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This form should not be taken too seriously, particularly
in view of how close the distinctly moderate fourth Jameson du Berlais finished.
Nickname was probably undone by the combination of a very slow pace and
the lack of a recent run, and can be expected to reverse the form next time out.
Katoune, too, was a little disappointing.
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4yo
chase
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5.4
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2m1.5f,
£
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Royaléety
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73
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Crystolo
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1
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72
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Compay
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7
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70
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Lulumar
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11
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68
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Lutin Rochelaïs
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14
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66
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Royal d`Orthe
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14.5
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66
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Primadonna
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20.5
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63
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Dalkash
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21.25
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63
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Lalexandre
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27.25
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60
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Listol
Cla
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28.25
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60
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Alliance
Française
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*
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F
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(11
ran)
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Royaléety jumped round well enough, and won as easily as he
was entitled to. His next run will
probably be against the likes of Ice Mood and Prince des Ifs, and that will be
his real test.
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3yo
hurdle (fillies, claimer)
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6.0
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1m7f,
£6545
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Orpheleeds
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70
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Furie
du Berlais
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4
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68
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Salima
des Aigles
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9
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65
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Passing
Dancer
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11
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64
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Miss
Colmesnil
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11.5
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64
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Mamijo
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14
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62
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Malicka
Madrik
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14
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62
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Danse
de Loup
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16
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61
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Melba
des Aigles
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22
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58
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Saloria
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25
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56
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Allereva
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>25
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<56
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Lyphairy
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>25
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<56
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Pretty
Palm
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>25
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<56
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Gwendoline
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>25
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<56
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Oh
Susannah
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>25
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<56
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Mis
de Froment
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>25
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<56
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Damaris
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*
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F
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Errance
Divine
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*
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P
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Mepa
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*
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P
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(19
ran)
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5yo+
chase (hdcp)
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4.6
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2m5.5f
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Joli
Brun
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76
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Pureden
du Rocher
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6
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74
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Montjoie
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9
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73
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Celtic
Morinière
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12
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72
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Kadillac
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15
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71
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Bidou
Redery
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17.5
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70
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Kais
Rose
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17.5
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70
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Le
Bien Aller
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18.25
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70
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Fou
du Manoir
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21.25
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69
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Jumièges
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27.25
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66
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Cimeral
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>27.25
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<66
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Roxia
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>27.25
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<66
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Vivavert
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>27.25
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<66
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Belle d`Herblay
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>27.25
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<66
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Kind'r
du Perche
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>27.25
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<66
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Krystal
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*
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F
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Danjoutin
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*
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F
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Royalé
Acadou
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*
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P
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Jeûne
Homme des Galas
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*
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P
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(19
ran)
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This
page was updated on Friday February 06, 2004
at 08:17:38 AM
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AUTEUIL
Saturday, June 15th 2002
Grande Haies
d`Auteuil
Haies - The French Champion Hurdle {gr.1}
"Martin Pipe not only has got an outstanding chance of lifting the Prix RTL (Prix Hardatit) Haies, with Puntal, but he also has an even better chance of landing the Grande Haies
d`Auteuil, Galant Moss, completely transformed since returning to race in France. He was unlucky not to land the Prix Jean Granel (Haies) last time here over 4100m 31/2 weeks ago, when he made a bad mistake at the last, when still travelling well, allowing Spanish Wells to get past him on the run-in. Cristophe Pieux continues his association with Galant Moss, and having proven his ability to stay this trip (rarely run over in
France) he has definite place claims. The race should be set up for him by Vic Toto, who could go well if he stays this extended trip and Kimbi, (difficult to catch right, but decent on his day as he proved when landing the in Prix Leon Rambaud (Haies) {gr. 2} earlier this year, beating Vic Toto). Galant Moss' main threat though is undoubtedly Laveron, vastly improved since returning to France. This ex German Group winner easily landed his maiden here spread eagling a field in the Prix Hubert de Navailles (Haies) at the beginning of April. He then stepped up on this when landing the Grande
Haies de Printemps (Haies) (Handicap) here at the end of April. On that occasion, Laveron was handy throughout and quickened impressively when asked by Thierry Doumen between the last two obstacles. On his last start, he stalked Vic Toto before quickening to land the Gras Savoye Hipcover - Prix La Barka Haies {gr.2} here over 4300m. Despite the absence of Barracouda, Magnus and Le Sauvignon, this isn't too bad a renewal, ironically dominated by two horses who haven't shown anywhere near their true ability when they raced in this country. I would love to see Galant Moss win this, however Laveron has looked top class of late and I have to stay loyal to our "Horse to Follow".
Laveron
quickened up close home to land the prize.
AUTEUIL
Saturday, April 27th 2002
14:15 - Prix Sicie Haies.
Galahan; who was third on his most recent start here two weeks ago, Divine Gesture, (who bettered that effort when finishing second on the same card), Legend of Anais, who finished third on his second start over hurdles at Enghien, but who has been well beaten since, and Anissia a promising sixth on her most recent attempt over obstacles, make most appeal in this claimer ... Divine Gesture just gets the call
¦ ¹1èr CHOICE ¦:¬> Divine Gesture
¦ ²e/w alternative ¦:¬>Anissia
RESULT
1er - Divine Gesture
2ème - Anissia 10lengths
3ème - Legend of
Anais
6lengths
14:45 - Grande Haies De Printemps {Gr.3}
"Funny King, Sirius Parcs, Sète Nain, Laveron, and Isidore Ranson look the likeliest winners here. I expect a bold bid from the top weight Funny King, but Laveron (my selection) and Isidore Ranson may just be too good"
¦ 1èr CHOICE ¦:¬> Laveron
¦ 2nd Choice ¦:¬> Isidore Ranson, (e/w)
¦ 3rd Choice ¦:¬>Funny King
RESULT
1er - Laveron
2ème - Fils
d`Ecosse
3ème - Isidore Ranson
4ème - Sirius Parcs
15:50 Prix Amadou Haies {Gr.2}
"Saint Des Saints, a winner four times (three times in Graded company) since his inclusion in our website's ONE TO JUMP feature has to concede weight to seven rivals, including Great Love, Cybergenics, and Kotika, (useful juveniles in their own right); all of whom have suffered defeat at his hand already this term. This magnificent dual purpose juvenile keeps improving with each start, and unless he has an off day should be too good for these. Or Ou Argent who made all to win here last week may sneak into the placing
RESULT
1er - Saint des Saints
2ème - Great Love
3ème - Grand Match
16:20 Prix Jean Victor Steeple Ch.
"Holy Joe, Akarus, Passing Ship, Crin Argenté, Bacchus du Berlais, Fustrien du Paon, Argentat, Ian De Brion, Atacama, and Clayton appear to have the best chances in the next. Fustrien du Paon, who took the Prix Hauon here in March is just preferred to Holy Joe (sixth in the Prix Lutteur on his last start), and Crin
Argenté (The winner of the Prix Oural here in November, who makes his first appearance of the new year)"
¦ ¹1èr CHOICE ¦:¬> Fustrien du Paon,
¦ ²e/w alternative ¦:¬>Crin Argenté
RESULT
1er - Fustrien du Paon
2ème - Hurdle
3ème - Atacama
16:50 Prix Romantisme Haies
"Darius Quercus, Royal Standard, Kamillo, Baby Norm, Dark Steel, and Kafkaien have the best claims of those runners who line up for Division One of this hurdle event. Eperson, who won three times on the flat last season, will be strongly supported on the back of his promising fifth on his hurdles bow, however Darius Quercus, who beat all bar Cybergenics in the Prix Emilius (Hurdle) (Colts & Geldings) here last October gets the vote"
¦ ¹1èr CHOICE ¦:¬> Darius Quercus,
¦ ²e/w alternative ¦:¬> Kamillo,
RESULT
1er - Darius Quercus
2ème - Royal Standard
3ème - Baby Norm
AUTEUIL
Sunday, April 21st 2002
Prix Du President De La Republique
(The French Grand National)
"Innox, Hidalgo de la Prise, and Satin Turk appear to have the most obvious chances, however they are weighted according. At the foot of the weights Le Cid, who could improve significantly at the trip may cause a surprise. It wouldn't surprise me either if
Philastre doesn't put in a "big run here", and if there is an eachway bet here it is him"
¦ 1èr CHOICE ¦:¬>Le Cid
¦ 2ème Choice ¦:¬> Philastre, (e/w)
¦ 3ème Choice ¦:¬>Innox
RESULT
1st - Le Cid
2nd - Innox
4th - Philastre
One of five winning selections at the meeting
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DISCLAIMER:
In no way does "Furlong To Go!! guarantee that selections
posted above will win the specified races advertised.
They are merely an indication based on current form. Whilst
the selections, and advice are the basis by which we will
personally place our own bets, like you, any selections
that are backed, are done so at your own risk.
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