Form Snapshot: Two wins of late, both at this track, he won the Grand Steeple-Chase De Compiegne in October and the most recent over 3600m in a Grade 3 hurdle on November 28th. Hard to ignore on a track he likes
5 13:12 Compiegne (France) 11 Mar 2026
Solitaire Listed Chase (Class 1) (5YO plus)
2m 2f 195y Very Soft
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Form Snapshot: Solid performer last year, three wins over fences, two of them at this track/trip in the Autumn, one a Grade 3 chase. 3rd over 4100m in the Grand Steeple-Chase De Compiegne (Grade 2) in October behind GAME OF STORM (1). Back over hurdles and can be involved
Form Snapshot: Useful performer who had solid form last year, 2nd on the latest over 3800m at Angers in a Class 2 hurdle on December 6th. Decent 2nd in the Grand Steeple-Chase De Compiegne (Grade 2) in October behind GAME OF STORM (1).Can be on the premises
Form Snapshot: Placed 3rd last time over 3800m at Angers in a Class 2 chase on February 12th. Two latest runs at this track do not inspire
Form Snapshot: Unplaced last time, 3rd before that over 3500m at Pau in a handicap hurdle on December 16th. He needs a few to misfire
Form Snapshot: Placed 3rd last time over 4100m at Pau in a Listed hurdle on January 18th. Has work ahead against some useful rivals
Form Snapshot: Recent success over 3600m at Auteuil in a Class 2 hurdle on February 23rd. Ought to be involved in the shake-up
Form Snapshot: Two placed runs last year over fences, 2nd in a Listed chase at Auteuil on April 10th over 4400m on the latter. Likely to improve for this run after a layoff
Verdict
Title holder GAME OF STORM (1) won the Grand Steeple-Chase de Compiegne (Grade 2) in October, finishing ahead of WHYMPER (3), with CELTIC WARRIOR (2) back in third. The latter had beaten the selection prior to that, and these three renew their rivalry in what promises to be a fascinating race. The Nicolle-trained gelding gets the vote on a track he clearly enjoys. WORLD APART (7) scored over hurdles in a Class 2 at Auteuil on February 23 and could also have a say now returning to fences.