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Spotlight :
Rejuvenated filly in good form and physical condition - wouldn't be winning out of turn after 4 encouraging performances, the latest (4th) over 2175m at Vincennes on 14 December. Sets the standard
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Spotlight :
Honest hard-knocker with the form and experience (at a higher level) to make his presence felt in a race like this. Didn't go unnoticed (7th) at Pontchateau over 2800m on 22 December
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Spotlight :
Consistent performer with references at a higher level. Didnt go unnoticed, despite finishing unplaced (8th), over 2100m at Vincennes on 15 November. Keep safe
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Spotlight :
Tricky customer with undeniable means - usually performs well, especially on this course, when remaining wise. Shouldnt be hastily condemned for her failure (disqualification) at Vincennes on 5 December - respect
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Spotlight :
Unreliable trotter with undeniable means (sound references/form credentials in this shoeing configuration), so shouldn't be hastily condemned for finishing 9th in a 2175m harness event at Vincennes on 13 December
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Spotlight :
Sparked improvement (didn't go unnoticed) when finishing 6th over 2150m at Cagnes on 14 December. Not taken lightly
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Spotlight :
Delicate filly with undeniable means - seldom far from a fault but usually acquits herself well when applied. Shouldnt be hastily condemned for her latest failure (disqualification) at Vincennes on 7 December - beware
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Spotlight :
At the top of her game after back-to-back recent victories, the latest over 2550m at Beaumont at the start of the month (1 December.). Must be respected in current form
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Spotlight :
Complicated but undeniably capable trotter with sufficient means/sound references but disqualified in 3 of his last 4 starts, including consecutive recent comeback appearances, the latest at Laval on 16 November
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Spotlight :
Unreliable and currently out of sorts - finished 11th (shod) on this course over 2650m on 17 December but is capable of achieving a better result with his shoes removed (unshod for this commitment)
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Spotlight :
Experienced trotter with sound references/form credentials at this level under these/similar conditions and in this shoeing configuration. Finished 8th (shod) on this course over 2650m on 17 December - can do better
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Spotlight :
Complicated trotter, disqualified in 3 consecutive recent appearances - the latest in a 2850m Quinte+ race at Vincennes on 29 November. Has undeniable means but this will again be a question of his wisdom
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Spotlight :
Smart filly with references at a higher level, as well as a win and a 2nd in 2 appearances in this shoe-fitting. Unplaced (11th) in a 2850m Vincennes Group III on 1 December but will find this a lot easier
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Spotlight :
Complicated trotter disqualified in 6 of her last 7 appearances, including 3 consecutive recent starts - latest over 2950m at Le Mans on 16 December. Others preferred
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Spotlight :
Consistent trotter with scope to improve and sound references/form credentials, including a last-start 3rd at Beaumont over this distance on 1 December. Dark horse
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Spotlight :
Inconsistent trotter with undeniable means/references, though not as effective racing with his irons (shod). Best watched for now
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1/5 Odds 3
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