12:27 Argentan
Prix Du Chateau Du Haras National Du Pin - Attele
G
4 yrs
1h1h2-h0h0
10th of 17, behind KALOU D'IROISE (5), in a 2200m Caen Class E on 18 March. Has undeniable ability but in this category is not about to spring any surprises
Ecurie Danover
G
4 yrs
8h2-h4h4h6
Trotted 4th here last month before coming 6th of 16 in a 2450m Caen Class E on 11 March. Takes on some better beasts this time and, despite the good draw, appears to have too much to do
Ecurie G Delacour
G
4 yrs
6h4h2h1h2h0
Useful sort making first appearance since coming 13th of 14 in a 2175m Vincennes Class D mid-December and will be expected to need the run
Mme G Vandermeeren
G
4 yrs
Dh3h1-h6h1
Easily won a 2700m Vire Class F, on return from his spell, on 3 March. Has won 2 from 3 with Yoann Lebourgeois and, from the 4-spot, will be no soft touch. Claim
N Baudron
G
4 yrs
7h4h3h2h0h8
Disappointing of late, most recently finishing 8th of 17 in a 2200m Caen Class E on 18 March. Back to racing unshod-behind, is well-placed on the front row, but others still preferred
Ecurie Danover
G
4 yrs
5-h4h3h7h6
6th of 9 in a 2900m Enghien claimer on 12 March, having faulted in the straight. Form is not in doubt but may be biting off more than he can chew
Frederic Jouet
G
4 yrs
Dh1hDh1-h9
9th on re-entry in a 2450m Caen Class E on 11 March. Races first time unshod-behind, boasts a 50% win-rate, and with application, can extend it
Ecurie Quick Star
G
4 yrs
0h2-hDh1hD
Failed to confirm his Mauquenchy success when sanctioned in a 2875m Enghien Class E 9 days ago. Forced to start wide and unlikely to spring any surprises
Ecurie G Delacour
G
4 yrs
Dh3h5h1-hD
Quickly sanctioned, on return to competition, in a 2850m Laval Class E a fortnight ago. Is back racing clockwise and Sebastien Ernault will be eager to place him early
X Siwa
G
4 yrs
3hDh3h3h5h0
Capable type making his first appearance since coming 12th of 13 in a 2700m Class E at Le Croise-Laroche last December. Best to hold off
Ecurie Haras De Crennes
G
4 yrs
0h0-h3h1h4
Won over course and distance late-January before coming 4th of 18 in a 2200m Caen Class F on 4 March. Is plainly close to winning another and, even though starting on the 2nd row, will be competitive for a step on the podium
Ecurie Aurmath
G
4 yrs
9h3-hDh3hD
Tricky character that pleased at Vincennes before losing his action in a 2850m Laval Class E on 13 March. Fitted with front pads this time and, with application, can start to put things right
Ecurie Eric Letouze
C
4 yrs
4h6h8h2-h7
7th of 9 finishers in a 2850m Laval Class E, on return to competition 2 weeks ago. Has won twice going right-handed and will not be far off the mark if he takes to the Argentan profile
C Megissier
G
4 yrs
DhDh4hDhDh0
12th of 13 finishers in a 2650m Laval Class F 3 weeks ago. Front shoes off this time but still not an obvious choice
Mme Th Hoste
C
4 yrs
Dh0-h6h4hD
Trotted 4th at Nantes before faulting early in a 2850m Laval Class E a fortnight back. Handed a tough draw but can get a look-in if Cedric Terry keeps him trotting
Ecurie Des Aulnaies
G
4 yrs
1hD-h6h7h8
Yet to replicate last year’s form, latterly coming 8th to KAISER DE CESNY (2) in a 2875m Class E here on 18 February. Is far from his best and must first re-establish his credentials
Christian Tesson
Race Overview
Given an easy return to competition earlier this month, KAIROS QUICK (7) will have swept away the cobwebs and, in spite of a wide draw, he races first time unshod behind and looks the horse to beat. KNOX JENILOU (4) receives another Lebourgeois drive here though and is better-placed behind the car. KEL DIABLO ERGEE (11) has taken his game to a new level since starting to race barefoot and will be competitive at the business end of the race. KANO (13) is no slouch either and, if fully-fit, should be able to challenge for a place in the frame.
Selection:
7 - 4 - 11