15:10 Vincennes
Prix Athor - Attele
F
4 yrs
-hDh4h7h5h4
Consistent filly with sound references/form credentials, albeit at a lower level - didn't go unnoticed when finishing 4th at Reims over 2500m on 8 April. Could have more to offer racing fully unshod for the first time - dark horse
D Bouillon
F
4 yrs
D-hDhDh3hD
Disqualified in four of her eight starts and in three of four appearances this year, including her latest over 2350m at Angers on 3 April. Has the means to stake a claim if avoiding disqualification
Ecurie B
F
4 yrs
7h9-hDh1h1
Unbeaten in this configuration (barefoot) after consecutive victories at Nantes in February - the latest over 3000m on 27 February. One to beat
M Journo
F
4 yrs
-hDh2hDh3h5
Delicate filly but is not devoid of ability and has references at this level (was 4th over 3000m at Nantes in November). Acquitted herself well (5th) over 2350m at Angers on 3 April
Ecurie Philippe David
F
4 yrs
7h3h7h3h0hD
A tricky customer, rarely far from a fault but has the means to get into the picture if avoiding disqualification - which she was guilty of last time at Enghien on 26 March. All or nothing
Ecurie Badrec
F
4 yrs
2h3-h6hDh1
Bounced back to her best with a last-start success over 2800m at Pontchateau on 31 March and is capable of winning again with Eric Raffin engaged on her return to Vincennes. Warrants respect
Ecurie La Charmeliere
F
4 yrs
4hD-h0h3hD
Delicate but is undeniably capable of playing a leading role in a race of this nature, judged on the evidence of her 3rd at Caen over 2450m last month. Disqualified in her latest outing at Enghien on 26 March but shouldn't be written off
Ecurie Louis Baudron
F
4 yrs
Dh7-h0h0h0
Soundly beaten in all three comeback outings this year, albeit in a different shoeing configuration. Well-beaten 14th (shod) over 2100m at this venue on 5 April - now races fully unshod
Ecurie De Lianger
F
4 yrs
-h6h3h7h1h2
Consistent sort who has improved recently racing without her irons. Backed up her 2700m Vire success last month with a good 2nd over 2150m at Argentan on 28 March - not taken lightly
Ecurie Franck Blandin
F
4 yrs
4h0hD-hDmD
Disqualified in three consecutive appearances, including both comeback outings this year - the latest over 2875m at Enghien in a mounted race on 15 March. Barefoot now for the first time in her career
Imad Haddad
F
4 yrs
DhD-h8h3h0
Unreliable filly with sufficient means to stake a claim here, if avoiding disqualification. Could only finish 10th at this venue over 2100m on 5 April but is a lot better than that performance/finishing position suggests - keep safe
J Cottel
F
4 yrs
9h2h3-hDh0
Performed well in both starts with this shoe fitting, finishing 2nd and 3rd over track and trip late last year. Only 10th over this course and distance last time (22 February) when racing barefoot - capable of better in this configuration
P Touvais
F
4 yrs
5h1h9-h0h5
Has regained momentum with two comeback appearances this year, including an eye-catching 5th here over 2100m on 5 April. On the shortlist
Ecurie Victoria Dreams
F
4 yrs
6hDh0h2h2hD
Delicate but has undeniable means - finished 2nd in consecutive outings before her recent failure (disqualification) over 2100m at this venue on 5 April. Shouldn't be hastily condemned
J Cottel
F
4 yrs
2h1h2-h5h1
Sparingly raced filly with considerable means. Confirmed as much with a last-start victory over 2450m at Caen last month (14 March). Candidate for success
F Morineau
F
4 yrs
6h5h4h6h5h4
Consistent 16-start maiden with sound references/form credentials at this level in this configuration (barefoot). Acquitted herself well last time when finishing 4th on this course over 2100m on 5 April
Ecurie Gabriel Pou Pou
Race Overview
KAPUCINE ZEN (3) has won both outings racing unshod and, with further progress on the cards, is good value to reach a new milestone. She will, however, face a stern test of her mettle with highly regarded KALIE PRIMO (15) expected to be competitive in her first Vincennes appearance. KEYPTOWN (13) has been regaining momentum after a lengthy absence and, judged on her best references, has the means to join that fight for victory. KISS ME SMART (6), with Eric Raffin engaged, will have her supporters and cannot be underestimated either.
Selection:
3 - 15 - 13