Le Croise-Laroche Horse Racing Tips

In cracking form before being sent for a rest, KARAMBAR (9) has picked up this term where he left off and has every chance of making his debut at the track a winning one. Impressive on his recent Caen comeback, JET EXPRESS (4) is 25m better off and may yet represent the main danger. IALTO D'HERTALS (15) is a model of consistency when barefoot and even though incurring the penalty will be no easy touch. Recent Laval winner, KARNAC WOOD (1) is easy to like for a place in the picture. Winner of the Amiens leg in March, JENTIL DIESCHOOT (3) most recently pleased just behind the Duvaldestin horse at Chateaubriant and is unlikely to be far off the mark.

ISSI TOP (10) may have imposed here just the once but he tends to acquit himself well otherwise. He has not been seen out since early-February but is confirmed when fresh and even from the 3rd row can impose. JURASSIC (8) won an amateurs Class G here last autumn, also starts on the back line, and a repeat of his April run at La Capelle would see him challenge for the win. Barefoot as he was when 3rd here late last month, JUST LIKE A DREAM (5) is 50m better off and Marine Ver Hulst will be keen to make hay. INKERMAN DE PLAY (7) is rarely far from the action when focused and in present shape looks competitive for a place in the picture.

Eye-catching in qualification last December, NEVALE VET (2) took little time opening her account, which she did in good order late last month, and will be well-backed to repeat. That being said, NOTHING COMPARES (6) comes here on a hat-trick and Pierre-Yves Verva stays faithful. NOMEN NESCIO (5) confirmed his excellent qualification when imposing first time out and William Bigeon can be justifiably confident of another big run.

A most impressive winner on his monte debut early last month, KABIR BEDI (7) subsequently prepped under harness and returns to the ridden code with a realistic chance of doubling up. He will still encounter resistance from the reinvigorated KING TEJY (5), and Charley Mottier's superbly-engaged JOTT DU BOCAGE (9) who has already won over course and distance. JOBERMAN DU HOME (4) has placed in all 3 starts at Le Croise-Laroche, has been re-shod and, if sufficiently-fit, can make a big impact.

Of the 14 races he has run, LION DU HOULBET (6) has been eliminated in 8 of them, but has won the other 6. Afforded time to recalibrate following a Saint-Brieuc elimination, he has every chance of securing this provided he deigns to stay in stride. Failing that, a barefoot L'IDEALISTE (1) will be set to give this a good go, as will LAST DES BROUSSES (8) despite being forced to break wide. LED ZEP VET (2) returns to the provinces after having found the going tough in the capital and, in this company, can figure more prominently.

A Vincennes winner last season and generally a promising future prospect, MAJOR DE TIMM (3) will be competitively-shod for the first time and from the 3 slot can open his 2026 account. Alexandre Abrivard will still be keeping a watchful eye on MIKA DE LA VALLEE (5) who won for Eric Raffin in November, and MAGIE DE CHAHAINS (6) who will be first-time barefoot following her Chateaubriant return run. Useful racing either direction, MILLENIUM GALAXY (2) has been knocking at the door and must be taken seriously.

Quite obviously close to her race, which she demonstrated twice at Enghien recently, HANIELLE CREPIN (11) has an extra 25m to cover this time but still looks the pick of the field. DAMISELA (7) gave a fine account at Cordemais last month, on her first objective of the spring, and from the front row should figure prominently when it matters. DEVIL OP (3) has taken particularly well to his new vocation, is even better when barefoot, and from the front row will be no easy touch. PARKER (6) has similarly found a new lease on life and is not about to disappoint.

A fine campaigner that has never disappointed at Le Croise-Laroche, JAGUAR DE LAUMAC (15) showed at Vincennes a fortnight back that he is plainly close to his race and will take some beating. DIVINA TRIO (14) has also been knocking at the door and has nothing to prove at this level. JALDO D'OCQUE (12) has not put a foot wrong for over 2 months and despite a modest Croise-Laroche record, still looks a player. INDY DE LA FYE (11) may not be the most dependable of horses but he appreciates these conditions and must be afforded respect.