1 Matera
François Nicolle seems to hold a good chance in the race with Matera. The mare is in good shape. It has just performed well on the course, finishing second (21/07/22). His statistics over hurdles are good with 85% success within 5. She will play her first handicap with ambitions.
His statistics over hurdles : 7 races – 3 wins – 2 places – 85% in the 5
François Nicolle at Clairefontaine in 2022 : 22 starters – 3 wins – 7 places – 68% in the 5
3 Drop The Pilot
He will also play his first handicap with ambitions. This resident of Gabriel Leenders ran in good fields this year. It comes down in category and will try to shine. It will be associated with Clement Lefebvre who knows him well and who has had good success on the racecourse of Clairefontaine.
Clément Lefebvre at Clairefontaine in 2022 : 10 races – 4 wins – 1 place – 50% success
9 Indigo de Kerser
He has little experience but he already has one victory and two places in four outings over hurdles. The pupil of Mathieu Pitard is in good shape. He has just imposed himself easily on Vittel on July 14 in a conditional race. Watch out for him!
His statistics over hurdles : 4 races – 1 victory – 2 places
12 Rock And Roll
His last three outings over hurdles are good. After winning a handicap at Auteuil (06/18/22), it proved that it was still competitive by finishing third on this track recently (July 4).
His statistics over hurdles : 6 races – 1 victory – 2 places – 83% in the 5
16 Planetarium
He will have the advantage of knowing this route since he has just run twice on the racecourse of Clairefontaine. His last outing on July 21 is good, he finished third behind Matera.
His statistics at Clairefontaine : 2 races – 1 place – 100% in the 5