Auteuil

12:55 - RESULT

Runners: 16 Distance: 2m 2f HCap Hurdle Handicap Going: VERY SOFT

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: FRENCH BARON is top of the list. Based on his most recent success. He is the form pick and hails from a respected jumping stable. Kim Roque and Kocotte Mag are more names to consider.

1st	1. French Baron Fav	5/2
2nd	8. Magic Flight	8/1
3rd	14. Kel Story	7/1
4th	5. Kim Roque	9/1

Favourite

5/2

French Baron

Jockey: Johnny Charron Trainer: Daniela Mele Age/Wt: 5/11-5 F: 2/35-1 OR: 63

5/2

Comment: Opened account at the fourth time of asking over 2m3½f here (conditions hurdle) when a 6l winner three weeks ago; first run in a handicap over hurdles; very interesting in this contest given his connections and he can cope with this step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Auteuil / Conditions / H	-	1 / 9	29/10	-
15/04/25	Auteuil / Conditions / H	-	5 / 8	38/5	-
16/11/24	Auteuil / Conditions / H	-	3 / 13	15/2	-
25/03/24	Compiegne / Conditions / H	-	2 / 13	7/1	-

2nd Favourite

6/1

Mask D'amour

Jockey: Clement Lefebvre Trainer: Francois Nicolle Age/Wt: 5/11-0 F: 5/221- OR: 61

6/1

Comment: Lost his maiden tag at Nantes over 2m3½f (conditions hurdle) when getting the job done by 2½l last month; looks likely to go well as there could be more to come in this code and he can handle the step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Nantes / Conditions / H	-	1 / 9	41/10	-
01/06/24	Auteuil / Listed / C	-	2 / 11	9/1	-
18/05/24	Auteuil / Handicap / C	-	2 / 13	57/10	-
27/04/24	Auteuil / Handicap / C	-	5 / 12	10/1	-
02/12/23	Auteuil / Conditions / C	-	4 / 7	34/5	-
11/11/23	Auteuil / Group 2 / C	-	P / 9	48/1	-

Kel Story

Jockey: Ludovic Philipperon Trainer: Mickael Seror Age/Wt: 5/10-7 F: 0656-1 OR: 58

7/1

Comment: Won by 3l in a handicap hurdle with four of these in behind three weeks ago; capable of making an impact as may well be able to cope with hefty hike in the weights and he can handle the step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	1 / 12	5/1	-
10/04/25	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	6 / 18	16/1	-
24/11/24	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	5 / 17	18/1	-
30/10/24	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	6 / 13	89/10	-
08/10/24	Auteuil / Handicap, Listed / H	-	10 / 16	11/1	-
14/09/24	Auteuil / Handicap, Listed / H	-	7 / 15	14/1	-

Magic Flight

Jockey: James Reveley Trainer: Jean-Philippe Dubois Age/Wt: 5/10-11 F: 2F07-2 OR: 60

8/1

Comment: Behind Kel Story in a handicap hurdle when beaten 3l to finish second three weeks ago; has to be considered as recent display was promising and he is running off a lower mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	2 / 12	67/10	-
09/04/25	Nantes / Maiden / F	-	8 / 14	71/10	-
03/10/24	Compiegne / Conditions / C	-	7 / 11	37/5	-
14/09/24	Auteuil / Handicap, Listed / H	-	13 / 15	61/10	-
19/08/24	Clairefontaine / Conditions / C	-	F / 10	19/10	-
25/07/24	Clairefontaine / Conditions / C	-	2 / 9	19/5	-

Kim Roque

Jockey: Leo-Paul Brechet Trainer: Daniela Mele Age/Wt: 5/10-13 F: 56-1F OR: 60

9/1

Comment: Fell in a Listed handicap chase at Auteuil last time; finished sixth, beaten a fair way last month in a Listed handicap hurdle; has chalked up three wins from his last six; back over hurdles; entitled to respect as returning to this sphere should restore confidence and can make amends granted a clear round of jumping.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Auteuil / Handicap, Listed / C	-	F / 16	39/5	-
01/05/25	Dieppe / Conditions / C	-	1 / 15	2/1	-
03/04/25	Auteuil / Handicap, Listed / H	-	6 / 11	9/1	-
17/12/24	Pau / Handicap / H	-	5 / 15	7/2	-
24/11/24	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	1 / 17	9/1	-
28/10/24	Fontainebleau / Conditions / H	-	1 / 15	15/2	-

Chance De Ballon

Jockey: Olivier Jouin Trainer: M Solier Age/Wt: 5/11-4 F: 1173-2 OR: 62

11/1

Comment: Second, beaten 2l, in a Listed chase at Auteuil last time out; finished last of seven in November in a Grade 1 hurdle; has achieved four wins from 12 career runs; back over hurdles.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Auteuil / Listed / C	-	2 / 7	41/5	-
10/04/25	Auteuil / Conditions / C	-	3 / 10	44/5	-
24/11/24	Auteuil / Group 1 / H	-	7 / 7	43/1	-
05/11/24	Bordeaux-le Bouscat / Conditions / C	-	1 / 6	11/10	-
13/10/24	Bordeaux-le Bouscat / Conditions / C	-	1 / 7	21/10	-
03/10/24	Compiegne / Conditions / C	-	6 / 11	14/1	-

Parfum D'une Reine

Jockey: Gabin Meunier Trainer: Hugo Merienne Age/Wt: 5/10-6 F: 74321- OR: 58

11/1

Comment: Came out on top by 3l, breaking her duck at the seventh time of asking in November in a handicap hurdle; returning from a layoff here; needs considering as may still be a step ahead of the handicapper despite ratings hike and she can handle the step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/11/24	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	1 / 13	7/5	-
30/10/24	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	2 / 13	5/2	-
08/10/24	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	3 / 18	43/10	-
24/09/24	Auteuil / Handicap, Listed / H	-	4 / 14	22/1	-
19/08/24	Clairefontaine / Conditions / H	-	7 / 18	10/1	-
13/07/24	Dieppe / Conditions / H	-	6 / 16	31/5	-

Ginagold

Jockey: Tanguy Andrieux Trainer: Carlos & Yann Lerner Age/Wt: 5/10-13 F: 1/2P2- OR: 60

12/1

Comment: Narrowly beaten and favourite (Fontainebleau) six weeks ago in a conditions hurdle; first run in a handicap over hurdles; she's an attractive contender despite being up in class and her trainer is a good operator.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Fontainebleau / Conditions / H	-	2 / 13	3/2	-
08/12/24	Auteuil / Group 3 / H	-	P / 9	23/1	-
30/10/24	Auteuil / Conditions / H	-	2 / 6	16/5	-
19/09/23	Auteuil / Maiden, Unraced / H	-	1 / 12	9/1	-

Apaniiwa

Jockey: Alexandre Chesneau Trainer: Yannick Fouin Age/Wt: 5/10-11 F: 3097-3 OR: 60

12/1

Comment: Comfortably beaten finishing third (28l) over 2m5½f here (conditions hurdle) four weeks ago; with more on her plate one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Auteuil / / H	-	3 / 19	85/1	-
07/04/25	Compiegne / Conditions / C	-	7 / 8	13/5	-
12/03/25	Compiegne / Handicap, Listed / H	-	9 / 16	12/1	-
24/02/25	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	10 / 17	14/1	-
08/12/24	Auteuil / Listed / H	-	3 / 9	13/2	-
24/11/24	Auteuil / Handicap, Listed / H	-	1 / 16	9/1	-

Kocotte Mag

Jockey: Kevin Nabet Trainer: Francois Nicolle Age/Wt: 5/10-10 F: 5/15-1 OR: 59

14/1

Comment: Won a Compiegne conditions chase by just over 1l latest; has made an impressive start to her career with two wins from six starts; not disgraced when fifth last month in a conditions hurdle; likely player as she is open to improvement in this discipline.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/05/25	Compiegne / Conditions / C	-	1 / 9	9/5	-
10/04/25	Auteuil / Conditions / H	-	5 / 8	34/5	-
19/03/25	Toulouse / Conditions / H	-	1 / 9	6/5	-
19/07/23	Clairefontaine / Conditions / H	-	5 / 11	13/10	-
20/06/23	Clairefontaine / Maiden, Unraced / H	-	2 / 12	27/5	-

Beaubourg

Jockey: Lucas Zuliani Trainer: Augustin A De Boisbrunet Age/Wt: 5/10-10 F: 93/2-1 OR: 59

16/1

Comment: Got home in front by half a length in a conditions hurdle (La Teste De Buch) when opening his account at the fourth time of asking last month; first run in a handicap over hurdles; prospects as from a stable often strong in these races and he can handle the step up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/04/25	La Teste De Buch / Conditions / H	-	1 / 11	63/10	-
19/03/25	Toulouse / Conditions / H	-	2 / 9	67/10	-
19/11/23	Lyon-Parilly / Conditions / H	-	3 / 11	74/1	-
28/10/23	Compiegne / Maiden, Unraced / H	-	9 / 13	14/1	-

Belisma

Jockey: Pierre Dubourg Trainer: Arnaud Chaille-Chaille & Fran' Age/Wt: 5/10-1 F: 59-22 OR: 55

20/1

Comment: Still searching for her first win after 11 attempts; near miss when favourite over 2m3f at Compiegne (handicap hurdle) two weeks ago; must be respected despite moving up in class and her latest run was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/05/25	Compiegne / Handicap / H	-	2 / 16	4/1	-
01/05/25	Dieppe / Conditions / H	-	2 / 14	32/5	-
10/04/25	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	9 / 18	20/1	-
13/10/24	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	5 / 12	18/5	-
24/09/24	Auteuil / Handicap, Listed / H	-	7 / 14	11/1	-
05/08/24	Clairefontaine / Handicap / H	-	7 / 16	87/10	-

Frere Vert

Jockey: Bertrand Lestrade Trainer: Jeremy Da Silva Age/Wt: 5/10-10 F: 3/35-U OR: 59

25/1

Comment: Fell in a conditions chase at Auteuil last time; signs of promise with some solid efforts to date; not beaten far when third in March in a conditions hurdle; makes hurdles handicap debut; is passed over on this hurdles return.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Auteuil / Conditions / C	-	U / 8	15/2	-
10/04/25	Auteuil / Conditions / C	-	5 / 10	7/1	-
15/03/25	Auteuil / Conditions / H	-	3 / 9	7/1	-
27/06/23	Auteuil / Conditions / H	-	3 / 11	23/10	-
03/06/23	Auteuil / Conditions / H	-	2 / 12	12/5	-
13/05/23	Auteuil / Conditions / H	-	3 / 8	5/2	-

Mazarin Du Berlais

Jockey: Thomas Journiac Trainer: Robert Collet Age/Wt: 5/9-11 F: PP-937 OR: 52

33/1

Comment: Finished just behind Belisma when seventh at Compiegne 13 days ago in a handicap hurdle; still without a win after 13 starts; others appeal more as has more on his plate in this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/05/25	Compiegne / Handicap / H	-	7 / 16	53/10	-
03/05/25	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	3 / 12	17/1	-
26/04/25	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	9 / 17	9/1	-
10/04/25	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	P / 18	24/1	-
23/03/25	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	P / 17	29/1	-
18/05/24	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	6 / 16	13/5	-

Rock Of You

Jockey: Damien Thomas Trainer: Celine Lequien Age/Wt: 5/11-3 F: 51P2-5 OR: 62

50/1

Comment: Record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 4-12); came home fifth three weeks ago in race won by Kel Story in a handicap hurdle; with more on his plate looks risky.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	5 / 12	25/1	-
29/03/25	Fontainebleau / Conditions / H	-	2 / 8	14/1	-
01/02/25	Machecoul(Chaumes) / Conditions / F	-	10 / 12	17/5	-
17/12/24	Pau / Handicap / H	-	P / 15	11/1	-
22/11/24	Bordeaux-le Bouscat / Conditions / H	-	1 / 8	17/10	-
10/07/24	La Teste De Buch / Handicap / H	-	5 / 8	41/10	-

Surinfil

Jockey: Lucas Vandamme Trainer: P Butel & Jean-Luc Beaunez Age/Wt: 5/10-9 F: 7P96-6 OR: 58

50/1

Comment: Not made much of an impact recently in handicaps and winless after 19 races; finished sixth, beaten 14l by Kel Story in a handicap hurdle three weeks ago; facing a tougher assignment than last time, no encouragement here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	6 / 12	26/1	-
29/01/25	Pau / Handicap / H	-	6 / 11	18/1	-
17/12/24	Pau / Handicap / H	-	9 / 15	18/1	-
24/11/24	Auteuil / Handicap, Listed / H	-	P / 16	22/1	-
30/10/24	Auteuil / Handicap, Listed / H	-	7 / 16	17/1	-
08/10/24	Auteuil / Handicap, Listed / H	-	3 / 16	25/1	-

Mickdebomec

Jockey: Simon Planque Trainer: E D' Andigne Age/Wt: 5/10-10 F: F1260- OR: 59

Comment: Recorded his third success (from seven starts) last time; successful twice in his last five starts; capable of making an impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/10/24	Auteuil / Handicap, Listed / H	-	11 / 16	26/5	-
08/10/24	Auteuil / Handicap, Listed / H	-	6 / 16	10/1	-
06/09/24	Clairefontaine / Conditions / H	-	2 / 11	6/1	-
18/08/24	Le Lion d'Angers / Conditions / H	-	1 / 10	34/5	-
04/08/24	Le Lion d'Angers / Conditions / H	-	F / 14	28/5	-
07/10/23	Cholet / Conditions / H	-	5 / 9	18/1	-

Shinco Du Ficheau

Jockey: Chris Poincot Trainer: Lucie Pontoir Age/Wt: 5/9-11 F: 798P-3 OR: 49

Comment: Produced an encouraging effort (third of 17, beaten 9l) in a handicap hurdle four weeks ago; long-standing maiden; with more on his plate not taken to make a serious impact.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	3 / 17	19/1	-
14/01/25	Pau / Claiming / C	-	P / 12	23/1	-
29/12/24	Pau / Claiming / C	-	8 / 14	12/1	-
24/11/24	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	9 / 17	45/1	-
30/10/24	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	7 / 13	32/1	-
08/10/24	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	P / 18	52/1	-

Auteuil

13:30 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 2m 1 1/2f Hurdle Going: VERY SOFT

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: NOVAK is strongly fancied to prevail. He made an encouraging debut and the trainer angle is a plus, while Precious Man, Shabrack and Solo de Roche also merit consideration.

1st	2. Precious Man 2nd Fav	3/1
2nd	4. Novak Fav	11/10
3rd	3. Shabrack	9/1

Favourite

11/10

Novak

Jockey: Kevin Nabet Trainer: N George & A Zetterholm Age/Wt: 3/10-8 F: 3-

11/10

Comment: Just held on his debut when beaten 1½l (at Auteuil over 1m7f) at 14-5 last month; related to Grade 3 winner Paradiso; should be involved if reproducing initial effort and from a yard often strong in these races.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Auteuil / Maiden, Unraced / H		-	3 / 10	29/10	-

2nd Favourite

3/1

Precious Man

Jockey: Lucas Zuliani Trainer: Daniela Mele Age/Wt: 3/10-10 F: 2-

3/1

Comment: Gave a good account on his debut (over 1m7f here) at 18-1 in March; the stable has enjoyed plenty of winners of late; warrants respect as runners from this trainer are always worth noting in these races and there was a lot to like about his initial outing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/03/25	Auteuil / Maiden, Unraced / H		-	2 / 14	18/1	-

Turban Vert

Jockey: Bertrand Lestrade Trainer: Francois Nicolle Age/Wt: 3/10-8 F: 4-

9/2

Comment: Not disgraced on his debut running here over 1m7f when some way behind the third, Novak, at 13-2 last month; he can make a bold bid as trainer's runners merit close inspection in this type of race and the penny could well drop today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Auteuil / Maiden, Unraced / H		-	4 / 10	32/5	-

Shabrack

Jockey: Ludovic Philipperon Trainer: Marcel Rolland Age/Wt: 3/10-10 F: 44-5

9/1

Comment: Attempting to open his account at the sixth time of asking but he has shown ability despite no wins on the CV; not disgraced when fifth of ten here over 1m7f (conditions hurdle) three weeks ago; must be high on list as yard has a good record in this type of race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Auteuil / Conditions / H	-	5 / 10	83/10	-
03/04/25	Auteuil / Conditions / H	-	4 / 8	10/1	-
15/03/25	Auteuil / Maiden, Unraced / H	-	4 / 14	10/1	-
07/12/24	Chantilly / Maiden / F	-	7 / 10	22/1	-
23/11/24	Chantilly / Maiden, Unraced / F	-	8 / 12	12/1	-

Medelice

Jockey: Clement Lefebvre Trainer: Francois Nicolle Age/Wt: 3/10-6

11/1

Comment: Sole debutant in the line up; related to Glorice (winner from 2m1½f up to 2m6f); represents a stable with a strong record here with their newcomers; breeding promotes confidence in this son of Nirvana du Berlais taking to hurdling; hard to ignore as some good aspects to his profile.

Petrus De Houelle

Jockey: Pierre Dubourg Trainer: Arnaud Chaille-Chaille & Fran' Age/Wt: 3/10-6

11/1

Comment: Runner-up first time out; hard to make him a bet based on first race.

Solo De Roche

Jockey: Tristan Lemagnen Trainer: Francois Nicolle Age/Wt: 3/10-10 F: 016-

14/1

Comment: Was disappointing when sixth at 12-5 over 2m at Compiegne (conditions hurdle) last month; should go close as shown he can win fairly recently and horses from these quarters merit close inspection in this type of contest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Compiegne / Conditions / H	-	6 / 11	12/5	-
30/03/25	Nantes / Conditions / H	-	1 / 9	9/5	-
04/03/25	Compiegne / Maiden, Unraced / H	-	10 / 16	14/1	-

Le Marginal

Jockey: Erwan Bureller Trainer: O Ellart Age/Wt: 3/10-6 F: 8

40/1

Comment: Beaten 25l on his debut at Dieppe at 25-1 four weeks ago; couldn't rule out improvement although wouldn't get too carried away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Dieppe / Maiden, Unraced / H		-	8 / 12	25/1	-

Louminos

Jockey: Nathanael Ferreira Trainer: R Schmidlin Age/Wt: 3/10-3 F: 9

66/1

Comment: Finished ninth, beaten 33l, over 1m7f here (conditions hurdle) behind Shabrack, 19 days ago; making second start over hurdles today; uphill struggle.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Auteuil / Conditions / H		-	9 / 10	55/1	-

Auteuil

14:05 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 2m 1 1/2f Hurdle Going: VERY SOFT

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: PASSIONATA may have derived enough benefit from her debut to reward backers and the benefit of experience may give her an edge over some of these. Gemma Invicta, Malaisie and Gold Cast should also be on the premises.

1st	3. Gold Cast	13/2
2nd	6. Malaisie	9/2
3rd	9. Shezala 2nd Fav	7/2

Favourite

9/4

Gemma Invicta

Jockey: Johnny Charron Trainer: David Cottin Age/Wt: 3/10-6 F: 3

9/4

Comment: Not beaten too far into third on her debut over 2m at Dieppe at 9-1 26 days ago; related to Listed winner Secret d'Etat; one to take seriously if replicating initial run and from a stable who knows the time of day in this sort of race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Dieppe / Maiden, Unraced / H		-	3 / 16	9/1	-

2nd Favourite

7/2

Shezala

Jockey: Felix De Giles Trainer: Pascal Journiac Age/Wt: 3/10-6

7/2

Comment: Made a winning start to her career; needs to make above-average progress on hurdles debut.

Malaisie

Jockey: Clement Lefebvre Trainer: Elisabeth Allaire Age/Wt: 3/10-6

9/2

Comment: Sire capable of getting smart offspring; running in first race; prospects as some good aspects to her profile and from a stable often strong in these races.

Passionata

Jockey: Gabin Meunier Trainer: Dominique Bressou Age/Wt: 3/10-8 F: 3

11/2

Comment: Beaten 23l on her debut into third (Compiegne, 2m) at 17-2 three weeks ago; plenty of appeal in this contest given her connections and she could be more streetwise here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
07/05/25	Compiegne / Conditions / H		-	3 / 9	43/5	-

Gold Cast

Jockey: Bryony Frost Trainer: Mickael Seror Age/Wt: 3/10-1 F: 9-4

13/2

Comment: Beaten 8l three weeks ago when sent off 28-1 over 1m7f (conditions hurdle); the record of the stable in this kind of race offers encouragement so should not be ruled out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Auteuil / Conditions / H		-	4 / 9	28/1	-
20/04/25	Auteuil / Maiden, Unraced / H		-	9 / 11	11/1	-

Royale Cake Has

Jockey: Ludovic Philipperon Trainer: Marcel Rolland Age/Wt: 3/10-6

10/1

Comment: Marcel Rolland newcomers always need to be taken seriously at Auteuil; likely to be thereabouts.

Madame De Labrunie

Jockey: Geoffrey Re Trainer: Brigitte Re-Scandella Age/Wt: 3/10-8 F: 5-

16/1

Comment: Not beaten too far when fifth here in a newcomers' hurdle in March; third last time; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/03/25	Auteuil / Maiden, Unraced / H		-	5 / 12	40/1	-

Silver Dance

Jockey: Gwen Richard Trainer: Isabelle Gallorini Age/Wt: 3/10-6 F: 5

25/1

Comment: Respectable debut effort over 2m½f at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat at 18-1 three weeks ago; couldn't rule out improvement although wouldn't get too carried away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Bordeaux-le Bouscat / Conditions / H		-	5 / 6	19/1	-

Afleurdepeau

Jockey: Kevin Nabet Trainer: Isabelle Pacault Age/Wt: 3/10-6 F: 8

28/1

Comment: Held on her debut at Dieppe (behind Gemma Invicta) at 14-1 26 days ago; progress needed on this second career run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Dieppe / Maiden, Unraced / H		-	8 / 16	14/1	-

Magie Des Obeaux

Jockey: Bertrand Lestrade Trainer: Jehan Bertran De Balanda Age/Wt: 3/10-6 F: 5-

Comment: Not beaten far on her debut running here over 1m7f at 28-1 five weeks ago; entitled to be sharper - runners from this stable can show improved form on second start; will need to progress to get off the mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Auteuil / Maiden, Unraced / H		-	5 / 11	28/1	-

Auteuil

14:40 - RESULT

Runners: 9 Distance: 2m 1 1/2f Chase Going: VERY SOFT

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LISETTE D'ESTRUVAL gets a firm vote. She is from a yard you always respect in this type of contest. Lakadame, Lenza Conti and Labondance could run well too.

1st	4. Lisette D'estruval	4/1
2nd	2. Lakadame	9/1
3rd	1. Kristal Du Seuil	6/1

Favourite

15/8

Lola Des Mottes

Jockey: Felix De Giles Trainer: Gabriel Leenders Age/Wt: 4/10-10 F: 2- OR: 60

15/8

Comment: Extended the winning run to three last time; despite that success last time, one to tread carefully with.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/08/24	Dieppe / Conditions / H		-	2 / 10	43/5	-

2nd Favourite

10/3

Lenza Conti

Jockey: James Reveley Trainer: Emmanuel Clayeux Age/Wt: 4/10-3 F: P-2

10/3

Comment: Runner-up latest in a Moulins conditions hurdle and a winning hurdler (one from three); likely to be thereabouts as the stable's horses often go well in these races and undoubtedly has scope to improve in this new code.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Moulins / Conditions / H	-	2 / 13	13/5	-
23/03/25	Auteuil / Conditions / H	-	P / 16	16/1	-
19/02/25	Fontainebleau / Conditions / F	-	7 / 11	14/5	-
26/05/24	Vichy / Conditions / F	-	2 / 10	10/1	-

Lisette D'estruval

Jockey: Kilian Dubourg Trainer: H Lageneste & G Macaire Age/Wt: 4/10-10 F: 33-2 OR: 57

4/1

Comment: One from two over hurdles; went close when runner-up at Compiegne 20 days ago; can make her presence felt as she should have potential upside; smart stable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/05/25	Compiegne / Conditions / C	-	2 / 9	23/5	-
29/03/25	Fontainebleau / Conditions / C	-	3 / 9	21/10	-
05/03/25	Bordeaux-le Bouscat / Conditions / H	-	3 / 9	23/5	-

Kristal Du Seuil

Jockey: Thomas Journiac Trainer: Mickael Seror Age/Wt: 5/10-6 F: 8018P- OR: 58

6/1

Comment: Flat winner although failed to hit the target over hurdles but Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Cagnes-sur-Mer last time; gained narrow success in a conditions chase at Cagnes-sur-Mer in December; back from an absence here; this her second spin over fences; others have more pressing claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/12/24	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Handicap / H	-	P / 16	20/1	-
16/12/24	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Handicap / H	-	8 / 16	9/2	-
06/12/24	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Conditions / C	-	1 / 7	63/10	-
30/10/24	Auteuil / Handicap, Listed / H	-	12 / 16	12/1	-
24/09/24	Auteuil / Handicap, Listed / H	-	8 / 14	39/10	-
14/09/24	Auteuil / Handicap, Listed / H	-	3 / 15	10/1	-

Lakadame

Jockey: Lucas Vandamme Trainer: Jerome Delaunay Age/Wt: 4/10-1 F: 47-1 OR: 60

9/1

Comment: Narrow winner of a handicap chase at Le Lion d'Angers 21 days ago; has won two of her six career runs and goes for a hat-trick today; prospects.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/05/25	Le Lion d'Angers / Handicap / C	-	1 / 7	4/1	-
31/12/24	Pau / Conditions / H	-	7 / 9	46/1	-
02/05/24	Dieppe / Maiden, Unraced / H	-	4 / 15	12/1	-

Lioness

Jockey: Lucas Zuliani Trainer: Daniela Mele Age/Wt: 4/10-3 F: 5-

9/1

Comment: Fifth, beaten 14l, in a newcomers' hurdle at Auteuil last time; returns from a layoff; now making chase debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
19/09/24	Auteuil / Maiden, Unraced / H		-	5 / 13	11/1	-

Labondance

Jockey: Leo-Paul Brechet Trainer: Daniela Mele Age/Wt: 4/10-3 F: 4-

14/1

Comment: Finished fourth in a conditions hurdle at Le Lion d'Angers latest; she shouldn't be far away in this contest given her connections and is open to improvement now in this new code if jumping holds up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Le Lion d'Angers / Conditions / H		-	4 / 12	10/1	-

La Roumba

Jockey: Olivier Jouin Trainer: Donatien Sourdeau De Beaurega' Age/Wt: 4/10-3 F: 88-U

18/1

Comment: One from four over hurdles; this her second spin over fences; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/05/25	Compiegne / Conditions / C	-	U / 9	39/5	-
29/11/24	Compiegne / Conditions / H	-	8 / 12	27/1	-
11/11/24	Compiegne / Conditions / H	-	8 / 9	23/10	-

Lady As

Jockey: Thomas Beaurain Trainer: Anne-Sophie Pacault Age/Wt: 4/10-3 F: 485-4

33/1

Comment: Not disgraced when fourth of eight at Dieppe four weeks ago; detectable promise, knocking on the door on occasions; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Dieppe / Conditions / C	-	4 / 8	13/1	-
07/04/25	Compiegne / Conditions / C	-	5 / 8	35/1	-
04/03/25	Compiegne / Conditions / H	-	8 / 11	47/1	-
04/02/25	Pau / Conditions / H	-	4 / 8	43/5	-
13/09/24	Le Mans / Conditions / F	-	6 / 11	13/1	-

Auteuil

15:15 - RESULT

Runners: 13 Distance: 2m 2f Hurdle Going: VERY SOFT

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: ALIDAM looks set for a big run. He should be forgiven a modest latest run and is from a respected trainer, while Harthope certainly isn't out of it.

1st	6. Vol D'argent	40/1
2nd	2. Lutteur Baie	7/1
3rd	1. Alidam Fav	5/2

Favourite

5/2

Alidam

Jockey: Tom Bourguigneau Trainer: Arnaud Chaille-Chaille & Fran' Age/Wt: 4/10-12 F: 3-0 OR: 56

5/2

Comment: Not disgraced when tenth of 17 in a conditions hurdle at Compiegne three weeks ago; leading claims as from a stable often strong in these races and he's shown signs of promise here and there.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
07/05/25	Compiegne / Conditions / H		-	10 / 17	11/1	-
25/12/24	Pau / Maiden, Unraced / H		-	3 / 10	10/1	-

2nd Favourite

5/1

Les Flots Bleus

Jockey: Lucas Vandamme Trainer: P Butel & Jean-Luc Beaunez Age/Wt: 4/10-8 F: 4911-P OR: 56

5/1

Comment: Pulled up when unfancied in a handicap hurdle ten days ago; winning form over C&D; successful twice in her last three starts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	P / 18	11/1	-
15/04/25	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	1 / 17	23/1	-
02/04/25	Compiegne / Claiming / H	-	1 / 11	53/10	-
12/03/25	Compiegne / Handicap / H	-	9 / 17	32/1	-
25/02/25	Fontainebleau / Claiming / H	-	4 / 12	9/1	-
23/01/25	Pau / Claiming / H	-	4 / 10	18/5	-

Beatrix Lestrange

Jockey: Alexandre Seigneul Trainer: Mickael Seror Age/Wt: 4/9-13 F: 234-63 OR: 54

11/2

Comment: Only once has she got into the winners' enclosure; went down by 9l when third (Compiegne) two weeks ago; has to be respected if building on most recent effort.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/05/25	Compiegne / Claiming / H	-	3 / 13	15/2	-
08/05/25	Auteuil / Claiming / C	-	6 / 9	17/5	-
15/03/25	Auteuil / Claiming / C	-	4 / 8	23/5	-
24/02/25	Auteuil / Claiming / C	-	3 / 9	13/5	-
05/01/25	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Conditions / H	-	2 / 7	31/5	-
24/12/24	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Conditions / C	-	5 / 10	34/5	-

Bibiche

Jockey: Medy Duchene Trainer: Celine Lequien Age/Wt: 4/10-6 F: 622-4 OR: 54

6/1

Comment: Has won once in her career; close up behind Beatrix Lestrange when fourth at Compiegne 13 days ago; should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/05/25	Compiegne / Claiming / H	-	4 / 13	17/5	-
02/04/25	Compiegne / Claiming / H	-	2 / 11	67/10	-
08/08/24	Saint Malo / Claiming / H	-	2 / 10	42/5	-
25/07/24	Clairefontaine / Claiming / H	-	6 / 8	23/5	-

Lutteur Baie

Jockey: Simon Planque Trainer: E D' Andigne Age/Wt: 4/10-12 F: 5

7/1

Comment: Finished fifth four weeks ago on his debut albeit only beaten 11l (Dieppe, 2m1f); the record of the trainer in this kind of race offers encouragement so expected to be in the thick of things.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Dieppe / Conditions / H		-	5 / 14	11/1	-

Aristocratie

Jockey: Kevin Ouvrier Trainer: Yannick Fouin Age/Wt: 4/10-1 F: 64594- OR: 51

15/2

Comment: Respectable effort in defeat (beaten just under 5l) in a handicap hurdle when fourth behind Les Flots Bleus six weeks ago; losing run totals nine; deserves respect as recent performance was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/04/25	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	4 / 17	31/1	-
15/03/25	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	9 / 13	22/1	-
25/02/25	Fontainebleau / Claiming / H	-	5 / 12	39/1	-
07/01/25	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Claiming / C	-	4 / 8	20/1	-
01/01/25	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Claiming / H	-	6 / 10	17/1	-
09/12/24	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Claiming / H	-	P / 11	20/1	-

Mirage Deux

Jockey: Enzo Bonnet Trainer: Robert Collet Age/Wt: 4/10-10 F: 785P-1 OR: 54

11/1

Comment: Scored by 2l in a claiming chase at Auteuil last time; has won twice in his career; pulled up when unfancied in a handicap hurdle last month; back over hurdles.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Auteuil / Claiming / C	-	1 / 9	19/1	-
15/04/25	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	P / 17	56/1	-
03/04/25	Auteuil / Claiming / C	-	5 / 7	41/10	-
12/03/25	Compiegne / Handicap / C	-	8 / 9	21/1	-
19/02/25	Fontainebleau / Conditions / C	-	7 / 8	14/1	-
07/01/25	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Claiming / C	-	2 / 8	21/10	-

Harthope

Jockey: Quentin Samaria Trainer: N George & A Zetterholm Age/Wt: 4/10-10 F: 24-

14/1

Comment: Fair effort when beaten 11l, finishing fourth of six (Ludlow) in December (good to soft) in an unknown hurdle; returning from a layoff here; starts out for new trainer; should prove competitive as the yard's horses often go well in these races and she's shown signs of promise here and there.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
18/12/24	Ludlow / Unknown / H		4	4 / 6	9/2	-
19/11/24	Fakenham / Unknown / H		4	2 / 3	5/4	-

L'ultra Klass

Jockey: Thomas Journiac Trainer: Erwan Grall Age/Wt: 4/10-6 F: 5-

16/1

Comment: Not beaten that far in fifth (10l) in a conditions hurdle when not far behind Secret Desfandraux at Le Lion d'Angers last month; fourth latest; should go close as has potential to improve and from a trainer often strong in these races.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Le Lion d'Angers / Conditions / H		-	5 / 15	60/1	-

Secret Desfandraux

Jockey: Maelys Herve Trainer: Jeromine Le Stang Age/Wt: 4/10-3 F: 483-P OR: 54

25/1

Comment: Pulled up when unfancied over 2m1f at Dieppe (conditions hurdle) 26 days ago; 11th attempt to break his duck; probably unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Dieppe / Conditions / H	-	P / 14	28/1	-
06/04/25	Le Lion d'Angers / Conditions / H	-	3 / 15	27/1	-
11/03/25	Fontainebleau / Conditions / C	-	8 / 10	123/1	-
16/02/25	Angers / Conditions / H	-	4 / 11	81/1	-
26/08/24	Argentan / Conditions / F	-	14 / 14	86/1	-

Magic Theyss

Jockey: Axel Lepage Trainer: H&T Hue & Taupin Age/Wt: 4/10-10 F: 5- OR: 51

28/1

Comment: Was third over fences latest; although without a win, he has shown signs of ability; unable to land a blow in fifth (Pau) five months ago in a claiming hurdle; second time out over hurdles today; hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/02/25	Machecoul(Chaumes) / Conditions / F	-	8 / 10	40/1	-
31/12/24	Pau / Claiming / H	-	5 / 8	42/5	-
13/11/24	Pornichet / Maiden / F	-	13 / 16	60/1	-

L'etoile Du Matin

Jockey: Clement Guitraud Trainer: William Menuet Age/Wt: 4/9-13 F: 5PU5- OR: 52

33/1

Comment: Fourth over fences latest; respectable display to finish fifth, beaten 8l in a conditions hurdle (good to soft) at La Teste De Buch in March; detectable promise, knocking on the door on occasions but has failed to finish in three of her last five races; now returns to this sphere and easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	La Teste De Buch / Conditions / H	-	5 / 11	43/1	-
16/02/25	Angers / Conditions / H	-	U / 13	81/1	-
01/02/25	Machecoul(Chaumes) / Conditions / H	-	P / 14	19/1	-
23/01/25	Pau / Claiming / H	-	5 / 10	24/1	-
29/12/24	Pornichet / Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	43/1	-

Vol D'argent

Jockey: Joel Phelippe Trainer: Mickael Seror Age/Wt: 4/10-8 F: 8P

40/1

Comment: Pulled up when unfancied at Nancy last week in a conditions hurdle; makes limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
20/05/25	Nancy / Conditions / H		-	P / 12	18/1	-
08/05/25	Strasbourg / Conditions / H		-	8 / 12	9/1	-

Auteuil

15:50 - RESULT

Runners: 10 Distance: 2m 2f Hurdle Going: VERY SOFT

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MISS WOOD is a strong pick. She is expected to confirm placings after she got the better of Ci Ppo Ra and Balling de Juilley when last seen and takes the eye from a recent form perspective.

1st	4. Miss Wood Fav	2/1
2nd	8. Lacokokeldy	15/2
3rd	10. Diamond Du Berlais	33/1

Favourite

2/1

Miss Wood

Jockey: Clement Lefebvre Trainer: Donatien Sourdeau De Beaurega' Age/Wt: 4/10-6 F: 1322-1 OR: 62

2/1

Comment: Too good for Ci Ppo Ra and Balling de Juilley when in front by 6l 24 days ago in a Listed hurdle; managed two wins in her last five outings; leading claims despite moving up in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Auteuil / Listed / H	-	1 / 7	12/5	-
03/04/25	Auteuil / Handicap, Listed / H	-	2 / 7	9/5	-
12/03/25	Compiegne / Handicap, Listed / H	-	2 / 16	24/1	-
06/11/24	Auteuil / Conditions / H	-	3 / 11	61/10	-
11/09/24	Compiegne / Conditions / H	-	1 / 12	22/5	-
13/05/24	Compiegne / Conditions / H	-	8 / 10	15/1	-

2nd Favourite

5/1

Tante Zena

Jockey: Ludovic Philipperon Trainer: Mickael Seror Age/Wt: 4/10-3 F: 12-

5/1

Comment: Had a couple of these behind her when runner-up here 47 days ago in a conditions hurdle; one to take seriously as she should have potential upside; smart yard and this step up in class unlikely to hinder her.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Auteuil / Conditions / H		-	2 / 8	36/5	-
16/03/25	Lyon-Parilly / Conditions / H		-	1 / 9	15/2	-

Layla Lux

Jockey: Felix De Giles Trainer: Gabriel Leenders Age/Wt: 4/10-3 F: 12F3- OR: 66

5/1

Comment: Ran a bit below expectations (sent off 8-11) when third in a Listed hurdle at Compiegne in March; probably unlikely to trouble the principals with tougher test on the cards.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
24/03/25	Compiegne / Listed / H	-	3 / 7	7/10	-
08/03/25	Auteuil / Listed / H	-	F / 10	32/5	-
08/12/24	Auteuil / Listed / H	-	2 / 10	63/10	-
14/09/24	Auteuil / Conditions / H	-	1 / 10	21/1	-

La Roulade

Jockey: James Reveley Trainer: N George & A Zetterholm Age/Wt: 4/10-3 F: 2721F- OR: 64

11/2

Comment: Fell when unfancied here over 2m3½f (Grade 2 hurdle) last month; down in class; working on the premise she jumps better this time; should give it a shot.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
20/04/25	Auteuil / Group 2 / H	-	F / 8	87/10	-
03/04/25	Auteuil / Handicap, Listed / H	-	1 / 7	33/10	-
08/03/25	Auteuil / Conditions / H	-	2 / 11	37/10	-
29/11/24	Compiegne / Group 3 / H	-	7 / 7	28/1	-
06/11/24	Auteuil / Conditions / H	-	2 / 11	43/10	-
19/09/24	Auteuil / Maiden, Unraced / H	-	3 / 12	20/1	-

Lacokokeldy

Jockey: Kevin Nabet Trainer: Francois Nicolle Age/Wt: 4/10-3 F: 1/14- OR: 64

15/2

Comment: Has won two of her three career starts; far from disgraced (beaten 6l) 47 days ago in a conditions hurdle; must be respected as runners from this stable are always worth noting in these races and this step up in class unlikely to hinder her.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Auteuil / Conditions / H	-	4 / 8	37/10	-
04/03/25	Compiegne / Conditions / H	-	1 / 11	33/10	-
08/04/24	Compiegne / Conditions / H	-	1 / 8	21/10	-

Ci Ppo Ra

Jockey: Baptiste Le Clerc Trainer: F Bellemere Age/Wt: 5/10-10 F: 1001-2 OR: 64

9/1

Comment: Successful three times from 13 career runs; finished a decent runner-up of seven in a Listed hurdle three weeks ago; this demands more than last time so can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Auteuil / Listed / H	-	2 / 7	42/5	-
07/04/25	Compiegne / Conditions / C	-	1 / 8	4/1	-
12/03/25	Compiegne / Handicap, Listed / H	-	12 / 16	13/1	-
24/02/25	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	11 / 17	9/1	-
08/12/24	Auteuil / Listed / H	-	1 / 9	33/5	-
24/11/24	Auteuil / Handicap, Listed / H	-	7 / 16	26/5	-

Clarte Du Sourire

Jockey: Gaetan Masure Trainer: Arnaud Chaille-Chaille & Fran' Age/Wt: 4/10-3 F: 113-3 OR: 61

12/1

Comment: Ran well to finish third (beaten 4l) in a Listed handicap hurdle ten days ago; has chalked up two wins from her last four; likely to go well despite moving up in class and her trainer is a good operator.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Auteuil / Handicap, Listed / H	-	3 / 16	29/5	-
10/04/25	Auteuil / Conditions / H	-	3 / 8	24/5	-
22/03/25	La Teste De Buch / Conditions / H	-	1 / 11	21/10	-
22/08/24	Saint Malo / Conditions / H	-	1 / 9	3/2	-
24/07/24	Saint Malo / Conditions / H	-	4 / 10	33/10	-

Balling De Juilley

Jockey: Corentin Smeulders Trainer: Claude Weber Age/Wt: 5/10-8 F: 3812-3 OR: 59

25/1

Comment: Record shows she knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 3-11); fair effort when beaten 8l three weeks ago in a Listed hurdle; may have to settle for supporting role as this looks tougher than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Auteuil / Listed / H	-	3 / 7	17/2	-
30/03/25	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	2 / 12	37/1	-
31/10/24	Lyon-Parilly / Conditions / H	-	1 / 12	21/10	-
14/09/24	Auteuil / Conditions / H	-	8 / 12	15/1	-
19/08/24	Clairefontaine / Conditions / H	-	3 / 18	21/5	-
08/07/24	Strasbourg / Conditions / H	-	1 / 12	43/5	-

Fanderik

Jockey: Enzo Bonnet Trainer: Julien Carayon Age/Wt: 5/10-8 F: 26335- OR: 55

33/1

Comment: She has shown ability despite no wins on the CV; posted respectable effort when beaten 9l five weeks ago (Compiegne) in a Listed hurdle; faces a tougher assignment this time so others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Compiegne / Listed / H	-	5 / 9	35/1	-
24/03/25	Compiegne / Handicap / H	-	3 / 18	17/1	-
07/01/25	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Handicap / H	-	3 / 11	10/1	-
24/12/24	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Conditions / H	-	6 / 13	4/1	-
12/12/24	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Conditions / H	-	2 / 16	4/1	-
20/11/24	Fontainebleau / Conditions / H	-	2 / 12	17/1	-

Diamond Du Berlais

Jockey: Thomas Beaurain Trainer: Robert Collet Age/Wt: 4/10-3 F: 2554-P OR: 67

33/1

Comment: Pulled up when unfancied here over 2m3½f (Grade 1 hurdle) nine days ago; losing run stretches to 11; hard to fancy despite this looking a little easier than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/05/25	Auteuil / Group 1 / H	-	P / 15	30/1	-
03/04/25	Auteuil / Handicap, Listed / H	-	4 / 7	10/1	-
24/03/25	Compiegne / Listed / H	-	5 / 7	10/1	-
08/12/24	Auteuil / Listed / H	-	5 / 10	4/1	-
29/11/24	Compiegne / Group 3 / H	-	2 / 7	7/1	-
16/11/24	Auteuil / Group 2 / H	-	3 / 7	13/1	-

Auteuil

16:25 - RESULT

Runners: 12 Distance: 2m 2f Hurdle Going: VERY SOFT

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: HAUT LES COEURS is a confident pick. He makes appeal on the strength of his most recent run and can turn around placings with First Polar from last time they met.

1st	8. By Exeter	16/1
2nd	3. Haut Les Coeurs Fav	13/8
3rd	5. Halite	15/2

Favourite

13/8

Haut Les Coeurs

Jockey: Simon Planque Trainer: Nicolas De Lageneste Age/Wt: 8/10-10 F: 4596-2 OR: 60

13/8

Comment: Has won previously at this course; behind First Polar when going down narrowly 19 days ago; a major contender as latest run was an encouraging one.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Auteuil / Claiming / H	-	2 / 16	29/10	-
19/04/25	Lyon-Parilly / Conditions / C	-	6 / 8	79/10	-
24/03/25	Compiegne / Conditions / C	-	9 / 14	36/5	-
02/03/25	Auteuil / Listed / H	-	5 / 8	22/1	-
25/06/24	Auteuil / Listed / H	-	4 / 8	11/2	-
08/06/24	Auteuil / Group 2 / H	-	4 / 7	18/1	-

2nd Favourite

7/2

First Polar

Jockey: Jean-Baptiste Breton Trainer: Josef Vana Age/Wt: 5/10-12 F: 1/5P3-1 OR: 58

7/2

Comment: Wins-runs record of 4-18; scored narrowly in a claiming hurdle accounting for six of these 19 days ago; should get involved.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Auteuil / Claiming / H	-	1 / 16	34/5	-
05/01/25	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Conditions / C	-	3 / 10	25/1	-
16/12/24	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Handicap / H	-	P / 16	29/1	-
06/12/24	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Conditions / C	-	5 / 7	9/1	-
03/01/24	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Claiming / H	-	1 / 9	27/10	-
27/12/23	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Handicap / H	-	7 / 9	17/1	-

Les Mots Bleus

Jockey: Q Houdoin Trainer: Joel Boisnard Age/Wt: 5/10-3 F: 123/P- OR: 58

7/2

Comment: Was second over fences latest; pulled up when unfancied in a Listed handicap hurdle last month; record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 5-16); now returns to this sphere and only limited appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Auteuil / Handicap, Listed / H	-	P / 11	15/1	-
26/09/23	Compiegne / Conditions / C	-	3 / 8	17/10	-
08/09/23	Compiegne / Maiden, Unraced / C	-	2 / 6	19/10	-
21/08/23	Clairefontaine / Handicap / H	-	1 / 9	4/5	-
07/08/23	Clairefontaine / Conditions / H	-	3 / 8	67/10	-
17/07/23	Chateaubriant / Conditions / H	-	1 / 8	4/1	-

Halite

Jockey: Kevin Ouvrier Trainer: Davide Satalia Age/Wt: 7/10-10 F: P22P-4 OR: 56

15/2

Comment: Has won previously at this course; not disgraced when fourth second time out for this trainer 19 days ago; recent display was promising so likely to be a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Auteuil / Claiming / H	-	4 / 16	28/5	-
07/04/25	Compiegne / Handicap / C	-	P / 16	20/1	-
12/03/25	Compiegne / Claiming / H	-	2 / 10	1/1	-
19/02/25	Fontainebleau / Claiming / H	-	2 / 9	8/5	-
30/12/24	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Handicap / H	-	P / 16	19/1	-
09/12/24	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Handicap / H	-	10 / 16	29/5	-

Algajust

Jockey: Alexandre Chesneau Trainer: Yannick Fouin Age/Wt: 5/10-8 F: PP1-06 OR: 52

12/1

Comment: A winner over C&D; has to be respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Auteuil / Claiming / H	-	6 / 16	47/10	-
26/04/25	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	10 / 18	14/1	-
15/04/25	Auteuil / Claiming / H	-	1 / 15	16/1	-
12/03/25	Compiegne / Claiming / H	-	P / 10	63/10	-
24/02/25	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	P / 17	38/1	-
30/12/24	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Handicap / H	-	3 / 15	89/10	-

Le Viking

Jockey: Kevin Nabet Trainer: Mickael Seror Age/Wt: 5/10-8 F: 42/7-0 OR: 54

14/1

Comment: Finished 11th of 12 in a handicap hurdle three weeks ago; can be in the thick of things as he finished second at Fontainebleau last February and would be dangerous to write him off.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	11 / 12	17/1	-
19/04/25	Strasbourg / Conditions / H	-	7 / 12	42/5	-
20/02/24	Fontainebleau / Conditions / H	-	2 / 12	26/5	-
10/10/23	Fontainebleau / Conditions / H	-	4 / 13	42/5	-
03/10/23	Auteuil / Conditions / H	-	P / 12	35/1	-
13/05/23	Auteuil / Conditions / H	-	F / 8	9/1	-

By Exeter

Jockey: Thomas Beaurain Trainer: Miroslav Rulec Age/Wt: 5/10-12 F: 20PP-0 OR: 56

16/1

Comment: 11th in a Dieppe conditions chase last time out; pulled up when unfancied in March in a handicap hurdle; useful in this grade; now back over hurdles; is a player given there is limited recent form on offer in this race and it might be worth drawing a line through his latest run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Dieppe / Conditions / C	-	11 / 15	18/1	-
23/03/25	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	P / 17	51/1	-
24/11/24	Auteuil / Handicap, Listed / H	-	P / 16	25/1	-
30/10/24	Auteuil / Handicap, Listed / H	-	15 / 16	44/5	-
08/10/24	Auteuil / Handicap, Listed / H	-	2 / 16	28/1	-
06/09/24	Clairefontaine / Conditions / H	-	1 / 11	22/1	-

Gentleman Valley

Jockey: Quentin Samaria Trainer: N George & A Zetterholm Age/Wt: 9/10-6 F: 23FP7- OR: 51

16/1

Comment: Failed to land a blow when seventh of 12 in January at Cagnes-sur-Mer in a conditions hurdle; resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a sixth career win); returns from an absence here; should figure.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/01/25	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Conditions / H	-	7 / 12	37/1	-
30/12/24	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Handicap / H	-	P / 16	26/1	-
02/12/24	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Handicap / H	-	F / 16	9/2	-
20/11/24	Fontainebleau / Claiming / H	-	3 / 11	11/5	-
03/08/24	Senonnes-Pouance / Conditions / H	-	2 / 8	57/10	-
24/10/23	Exeter / Handicap / H	3	4 / 10	9/1	123

Clay

Jockey: Bastien Marchand Trainer: David Windrif Age/Wt: 7/10-12 F: 0535-0 OR: 47

20/1

Comment: Safely held here 19 days ago behind First Polar when beaten 16l (tenth of 16); easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Auteuil / Claiming / H	-	10 / 16	16/1	-
15/04/25	Evreux / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	37/1	-
05/01/25	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Claiming / H	-	5 / 12	9/1	-
30/12/24	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Handicap / H	-	3 / 15	69/10	-
02/12/24	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Handicap / H	-	5 / 13	9/1	-
05/10/24	Fontainebleau / Handicap / H	-	11 / 12	13/1	-

Foret Vierge

Jockey: Oceane Launay Trainer: R Schmidlin Age/Wt: 7/10-8 F: 4990-5 OR: 46

20/1

Comment: Track has proven suitable before; creditable effort to finish fifth, beaten 9l 19 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Auteuil / Claiming / H	-	5 / 16	30/1	-
15/04/25	Auteuil / Claiming / H	-	10 / 15	41/1	-
08/03/25	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	9 / 13	17/1	-
15/02/25	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	9 / 18	87/10	-
10/12/24	Fontainebleau / Handicap / H	-	4 / 14	29/1	-
30/11/24	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	P / 14	15/1	-

Imenhotep

Jockey: Chris Poincot Trainer: Brian Beaunez Age/Wt: 7/10-8 F: 6/37P/P OR: 50

50/1

Comment: Winless after 12 races; pulled up when unfancied three weeks ago; others more persuasive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/05/25	Auteuil / Claiming / H	-	P / 16	112/1	-
15/07/23	Dieppe / Handicap / H	-	P / 11	14/1	-
27/05/23	Moulins / Conditions / H	-	7 / 7	10/1	-
04/05/23	Dieppe / Conditions / H	-	3 / 7	28/1	-
17/09/21	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	6 / 10	61/1	-
23/08/21	Clairefontaine / Handicap / H	-	6 / 11	17/1	-

Houps Has

Jockey: Benoit Claudic Trainer: Severine Retif Age/Wt: 5/10-3 F: PP8-0 OR: 47

66/1

Comment: Finished towards the rear of 13 over 2m1½f at Moulins (conditions hurdle) two weeks ago; has failed to finish in three of her last five races and still searching for first win after six tries; not a particularly inspiring record in this sphere so looks opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Moulins / Conditions / H	-	12 / 13	89/1	-
10/04/25	Auteuil / Conditions / H	-	8 / 8	64/1	-
19/10/24	Nantes / Conditions / H	-	P / 14	109/1	-
05/10/24	Fontainebleau / Conditions / H	-	P / 14	104/1	-

Auteuil

17:00 - RESULT

Runners: 8 Distance: 2m 6f Chase Going: VERY SOFT

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: WAWAWEEWA is a firm selection. She takes the eye from a recent form perspective (scored last time) and is in rude health. L'espoir and Bahyadame can give the selection something to think about.

1st	8. Bahyadame Fav	6/4
2nd	1. Wawaweewa	5/1
3rd	5. Hani Bal	13/2

Favourite

6/4

Bahyadame

Jockey: Gaetan Masure Trainer: Arnaud Chaille-Chaille & Fran' Age/Wt: 4/10-3 F: 144F-4

6/4

Comment: Finished fourth in a Listed hurdle at Auteuil latest; good strike-rate over hurdles; now back over fences; one to note.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Auteuil / Listed / H	-	4 / 7	77/10	-
23/03/25	Auteuil / Conditions / C	-	F / 8	9/5	-
02/03/25	Auteuil / Conditions / C	-	4 / 5	4/1	-
08/12/24	Auteuil / Listed / H	-	4 / 10	19/5	-
17/11/24	Auteuil / Handicap, Listed / H	-	1 / 16	21/5	-
19/09/24	Auteuil / Group 3 / H	-	5 / 9	67/10	-

2nd Favourite

9/2

Cargo De Nuit

Jockey: Johnny Charron Trainer: Yannick Fouin Age/Wt: 4/10-8 F: 1728-4

9/2

Comment: Fourth, beaten 6l, in a handicap hurdle at Auteuil last time; a hurdles winner; this his first run over fences; needs to be respected given there's a paucity of good recent form on offer in this contest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	4 / 18	9/1	-
15/04/25	Auteuil / Handicap, Listed / H	-	8 / 16	10/1	-
15/03/25	Auteuil / Handicap, Listed / H	-	2 / 16	32/1	-
24/02/25	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	7 / 14	20/1	-
01/01/25	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Conditions / H	-	1 / 7	23/10	-
24/12/24	Cagnes-sur-Mer / Handicap / H	-	3 / 11	26/5	-

Wawaweewa

Jockey: Quentin Defontaine Trainer: H Lageneste & G Macaire Age/Wt: 4/10-12 F: /31-1

5/1

Comment: Seeking a hat-trick today; got the job done by 3l at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 2m3f (conditions chase) 22 days ago; much respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Bordeaux-le Bouscat / Conditions / C	-	1 / 7	19/5	-
07/04/25	Toulouse / Handicap / H	-	1 / 5	21/10	-
09/03/25	Toulouse / Conditions / H	-	3 / 7	47/10	-
01/04/24	Bordeaux-le Bouscat / Maiden, Unraced / H	-	4 / 8	14/5	-

L'espoir

Jockey: Felix De Giles Trainer: Gabriel Leenders Age/Wt: 4/10-12 F: F123- OR: 59

11/2

Comment: Sequence of hurdles wins is stacking up; held in third here over 2m1½f (conditions chase) last month; is a player given that not many of these impressed last time out and his trainer is a good operator.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/04/25	Auteuil / Conditions / C	-	3 / 7	31/10	-
11/03/25	Fontainebleau / Conditions / C	-	2 / 10	9/10	-
11/02/25	Pau / Conditions / H	-	1 / 8	4/5	-
11/09/24	Compiegne / Conditions / H	-	F / 8	11/1	-

Hani Bal

Jockey: Lucas Vandamme Trainer: Jerome Delaunay Age/Wt: 4/9-13 F: 562-

13/2

Comment: Second, beaten 8l, in a conditions hurdle at Lyon-Parilly last time out; unproven over fences and unlikely to do better than a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Lyon-Parilly / Conditions / H	-	2 / 11	57/10	-
10/04/25	Auteuil / Conditions / H	-	6 / 12	15/1	-
24/10/24	Auteuil / Maiden, Unraced / H	-	5 / 13	65/1	-

Haut Les Masques

Jockey: Thomas Journiac Trainer: Erwan Grall Age/Wt: 4/10-6 F: 5492-F OR: 61

9/1

Comment: Has been in the winners' enclosure once in his career; a faller when unfancied four weeks ago in a handicap chase; others are preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Auteuil / Handicap / C	-	F / 13	31/5	-
19/02/25	Fontainebleau / Conditions / H	-	2 / 11	12/1	-
03/12/24	Fontainebleau / Conditions / H	-	9 / 12	13/1	-
20/11/24	Fontainebleau / Conditions / H	-	4 / 16	9/1	-
28/10/24	Fontainebleau / Conditions / H	-	5 / 14	38/1	-
27/05/24	Compiegne / Conditions / H	-	5 / 13	29/5	-

El Gado

Jockey: James Reveley Trainer: N George & A Zetterholm Age/Wt: 4/10-8 F: P67P-

14/1

Comment: Pulled up when unfancied over 2m2f at Fontainebleau (conditions chase) last month; he has shown ability despite no wins on the CV; making second start over fences today; first start for new trainer; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Fontainebleau / Conditions / C	-	P / 11	16/1	-
15/03/25	Auteuil / Handicap / H	-	7 / 13	13/1	-
25/02/25	Fontainebleau / Conditions / H	-	6 / 16	14/1	-
02/11/24	Compiegne / Maiden, Unraced / H	-	P / 15	36/1	-

Luky Du Reponet

Jockey: Tristan Lemagnen Trainer: Francois Nicolle Age/Wt: 4/10-8 F: 25-5

28/1

Comment: Not disgraced when fifth at Moulins over 2m3f (conditions chase) two weeks ago; three-race maiden though does have a second place to his name; second chase run here; others more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
10/05/25	Moulins / Conditions / C	-	5 / 7	39/10	-
26/02/25	Angers / Conditions / H	-	5 / 8	10/1	-
04/02/25	Pau / Conditions / H	-	2 / 8	67/10	-