16:07 Enghien
Prix Bernard Simonard - Monte
Trotting
• 2875m
• €60,999
• 8
G
6 yrs
0m2m1-mDm1
Lightly raced, late-maturing last-start winner whose limits remain unknown. Back on track now following a lengthy absence and capable of winning again after his 2700m Vincennes success on 23 February
B Parera Ferrer
G
10 yrs
3hDm5-m6m5
Honest veteran trotter, consistent for the most part and is seldom far off the mark when not disqualified. Lacks references in this shoe fitting, though did finish 5th over 2700m at Vincennes on 18 February
Ecurie De Rougemont
F
7 yrs
6m9m1m9-m1
Was 3rd over course and distance in April 2022 and has won both subsequent track-and-trip appearances, including her latest/recent outing on 12 March. Not taken lightly
Christophe Amigo
G
7 yrs
3m4-m3m5m3
Consistent hard-knocker with sound references under the saddle in this configuration (barefoot). Finished 3rd over 2850m at Vincennes on 23 February and will give another honest/competitive account of himself
Philippe Carillon
C
6 yrs
4m7-m2h0m6
Alternated between the codes recently but is most effective under the saddle - his best references in this category/configuration (barefoot). Didn't go unnoticed (6th) over 2175m at Vincennes on 18 February
Tanguy De La Bourdonnaye
G
11 yrs
5h9m3h7hDh6
Unreliable but capable/versatile veteran of 181 appearances with a dozen victories to his name. Has to improve to play a role back under the saddle after finishing 6th in a 2100m harness claimer on 25 January
Ecurie Danover
F
8 yrs
2-m1m0h8m7
Versatile veteran mare with undeniable means - maintains her form/consistency alternating between the codes. Her only victory under the saddle was achieved in a Group II race with this configuration (barefoot)
D Benchetrit
G
8 yrs
5h1h7m1h1h9
Versatile and proven in this grade/category - beat GOLD VOICE (7) in his last appearance under the saddle on 9 December and wasn't disgraced (9th) in a 2100m harness at Vincennes on 28 January. Keep safe
A Wit
Race Overview
ILLENC DES BOSC (1) is the lowest stakes earner of the eight horses engaged in this race but is certainly not the least talented and his limits, after a Vincennes victory last month, are not yet known. He is good value to follow up, though will be tested by GOLD VOICE (7), who acquitted herself well at the highest level during winter and whose means/references are undeniable. GIBUS (8) beat that rival in his last appearance under the saddle at Vincennes on 9 December so has already proven himself capable of fighting for victory too. HAPPY STAR DRY (3) completes the shortlist.
Selection:
1 - 7 - 8
