14:22 Argentan
Prix Du Chateau De Carrouges - Attele
G
5 yrs
-h0h2h2h1h0
Unseen since being pulled-up in a 2875m Class F here mid-December. Has already won at the venue but stays shod and can be ruled out
E Szirmay
G
5 yrs
3hDhDh4-h2
Honest type that finished 2nd, on comeback, in a 2825m Vire Class F on 11 March. Stays shod again and looks competitive for a first-5 cheque
Ecurie Jeloca
G
5 yrs
7h0h1h0hDh5
Has not been seen out since coming 5th in a 2725m Lisieux Class F last July. Will be rusty and can be passed over
J M Legros
G
5 yrs
5h2h1hD-hD
Sanctioned, on first start back, in a 2800m Class F at La Guerche-de-Bretagne last Sunday. Sports a new configuration but may still be one race shy of fit
Ecurie Franck Nivard
G
5 yrs
1hDhDh9-h7
7th of 8 in a 2500m Class F at Bihorel-les-Rouen on 17 March. Has no references at this level and can expect to have few friends
F Coppyn
G
5 yrs
1h0hDhD-h8
Made a respectable return to competition mid-month when 8th of 16 in a 2675m Lisieux Class F. Will have come on for the run and has a lot going for him here. Chance
Ecurie Du Damier
G
5 yrs
4h1hDh1h4h4
Handy element starting for the first time since trotting 4th of 11 in a 2400m Amiens Class E late-October and will be expected to need the outing
Mme Brigitte Gautier
G
5 yrs
-h8h3h4h3h4
4th of 15 in a 2725m Lisieux Class E 8 days ago. Plainly in form, is proven under these conditions, and will generate some interest
P Godey
G
5 yrs
D-hDhDh2h5
Trotted 2nd at the venue late-January before coming 5th of 9 finishers in a 2875m Class E here on 18 February, despite faulting. On better behaviour, can set the record straight
Philippe Feriaud
G
5 yrs
3-hDh5hDhD
Lost his action in a 2675m Mont-Saint-Michel Class F on 10 March. Has form here though and can make his presence felt if he deigns to stay in stride
Cl E Forestier
G
5 yrs
7h5mDh3-hD
Sanctioned in a 2500m Bihorel-les-Rouen Class F on 17 March, following a long absence. Won here last winter but only has pads fitted and best to hold off
P Tailpied
G
5 yrs
Dh1h5h4-h8
Made his seasonal comeback 11 days ago when 8th of 16 in a 2875m Meslay-du-Maine Class F. Benefits from a superb entry and, going barefoot this time, can make a big splash
Ecurie Du Grand Buisson
G
5 yrs
1h8h2h0-h8
8th of 10 finishers, on re-entry, in a 2450m Caen Class E on 11 March. Reverts to racing with front pads fitted and even though incurring the penalty, can get a look-in
Ecurie Comte P De Montesson
G
5 yrs
7-h5h5h1h2
Won at Mauquenchy last month before coming 2nd to a very good horse in a 2650m Laval Class E 3 weeks ago. Comported himself well last time here and, unshod-all-4 on this occasion, can win this from the 2nd row
F Tardieu
G
5 yrs
-h3h3hDh2h0
Did not enjoy the best of runs when disqualified in a 2450m Caen Class E on 11 March. Showed his form in Paris last month though and must be taken seriously
M A Bouvet
G
5 yrs
7-h4h4h4h0
Finished 12th of 14 in a 2400m Amiens Class E 3 weeks ago. Has otherwise been in decent shape but the handicap does his prospects no favours
Francois Fouldrin
G
5 yrs
1h2h7h9-h0
Last of 10 finishers, on first start since the break, in a 2450m Caen Class E on 11 March. Has references in this category but with shoes on will have little to offer
M Salvat
Race Overview
One of the trickier races to decipher, it nevertheless has all the makings of an interesting contest. JAFAR DE FAEL (14) is clearly back at the top of his game, has solid right-handed references and, despite the extra 25m to travel, he still looks a leading contender. Ideally-entered on the first row, JOB DU CEBE (12) goes barefoot this time and can take advantage of the head-start, while the padded JOLI ALEZAN (6) is reunited with Yoann Lebourgeois who won with him on their only association. With a bit more luck in running, JEWELKIM (9) can make up for his recent fault here.
Selection:
14 - 12 - 6