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Form Snapshot: Two good 2nd placed runs this year, the most recent over 3600m in a Class 3 hurdle at Compiegne on May 4th. Handicap debut and holds strong claims

Le Violoniste 11

bay g ; Toronado - Diyakalanie

G Faivre-picon (2)

J Boisnard

Star rating: 0

9463-2 4 10-10 -

Form Snapshot: Placed on the last two runs, the latter when 2nd over 3800m in a Class 2 chase at Bordeaux Le Bouscat on May 5th. Others rate higher

Buonsole 48

bay g ; King Edward - Sea The Future

B Le Clerc

Mme G Menato

Star rating: 0

73-12 4 10-10 -

Form Snapshot: Two good efforts this year, 2nd on the latter over 3550m at Fontainebleau in a Class 4 hurdle on March 29th. Ought to be in the shake-up

Monzon 28

bay g ; Almanzor - Ironique

A Chesneau (2)

C Lerner

Star rating: 0

247P-5 4 10-10 -

Form Snapshot: Finished 5th on the last run over 3800m at Lyon Parilly in a Class 2 hurdle on April 18th. Look elsewhere

Magie Des Obeaux 28

bay f ; Masked Marvel - Verdure Des Obeaux

G Meunier

D Bressou

Star rating: 0

5-253 4 10-10 -

Form Snapshot: Ran well to be 3rd last time over 3800m at Lyon Parilly in a Class 2 hurdle on April 18th. Can make the top three

Raffles Princess 33

gre f ; Saint Des Saints - Raffles Sun

K Ouvrier (7)

Y Fouin

Star rating: 0

2-6P18 4 10-8 -

Form Snapshot: Unplaced last time, a win before that over 3600m at Argentan on March 6th in a handicap hurdle. Faces stiff opposition and can be overlooked

Emsilord 33

bay g ; Great Pretender - Miss Mille Or

J Bryan (7)

H Merienne

Star rating: 0

23-553 4 10-7 -

Form Snapshot: Decent 3rd last time over 3600m in a Listed handicap hurdle at this track over 3600m on April 13th. He seems well handicapped and can get off the mark

Hasparren 9

bay g ; Cloth Of Stars - Treize Treize

Tho Journiac (2)

J Delaunay

Star rating: 0

64P605 4 10-7 -

Form Snapshot: Four unplaced runs of late, the latter when 5th in a handicap hurdle at Le Lion D'Angers on May 7th over 3700m. Unlikely to trouble the main protagonists

Eh Man 10

bay g ; Headman - Emilie Kap

James Reveley

N & A Zetterholm

Star rating: 0

-75P11 4 10-7 -

Form Snapshot: Two wins of late, the most recent over 3600m at this track in a claiming hurdle on May 6th. In good from and has to be respected

Mr Raffles 33

bay g ; Moises Has - Eddy's Raya

Bryony Frost (4)

M Seror

Star rating: 0

F-3076 4 10-7 -

Form Snapshot: Three unplaced runs recently, 6th on the latter over 3600m at this track in a handicap hurdle on April 13th. Merits consideration

So Risky 37

che g ; No Risk At All - Nyanza

T Pierrisnard (9)

Mme G Menato

Star rating: 0

F-9246 4 10-6 -

Form Snapshot: Unplaced last time in a claiming chase at this track on April 9th over 3600m. Back over hurdles and needs to get back on track

Yes Please 25

bay g ; Nirvana Du Berlais - Yes We Can

A Zuliani

D Mele

Star rating: 0

628 4 10-6 -

Form Snapshot: Unplaced last time, 2nd before that over 3700m at Le Lion D'Angers in a Class 4 hurdle on April 5th. Handicap bow and can be avoided

Nos Preferences 21

bay f ; Ivanhowe - Belle Negligence

L Brechet

Mlle A S Pacault

Star rating: 0

1-473 4 10-5 -

Form Snapshot: Placed 3rd on the latest start over 3600m in a Class 3 hurdle at this track on April 25th. More required against some tough rivals

Mon Comedien 28

bay g ; Tornibush - Comedienne

T Beaurain

M Seror

Star rating: 0

0-6853 4 10-5 -

Form Snapshot: Placed 3rd on the most recent start over 3600m in a Class 3 hurdle at Strasbourg on April 18th. Among the leading each way chances

Forecast: 5/1 Emsilord , 6/1 La Roseraie , 9/1 Eh Man , 11/1 Buonsole , 13/1 Magie Des Obeaux , 15/1 Mr Raffles , 16/1 Mon Comedien , 18/1 Le Violoniste , 20/1 Alhunter , 22/1 Raffles Princess , 25/1 Yes Please , 30/1 Nos Preferences , 35/1 Monzon , 40/1 Hasparren , 50/1 So Risky

Last Updated: 15 May 2026 16:53:35

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Verdict

Verdict

EMSILORD (8) was a pleasing third in a strong Listed handicap hurdle over the course and distance last time out in early April. He looks reasonably well handicapped and can get off the mark. LE VIOLONISTE (3) is one to pay attention to on her handicap debut after two decent second place runs, the latest at Compiegne 12 days ago. EH MAN (10) is seeking a hat-trick and should give another good account of himself. BUONSOLE (4) is also worth considering on his handicap bow.

Top Tip: Emsilord (8)
Watch out for: Eh Man (10)