18:15 Vincennes
Prix Neptuna - Attele
F
6 yrs
h2h7h4-h5h2h0
Last of 10 when prepping for this in a 2800m Cholet Class E at the start of the month. Yoann Lebourgeois reining this time and victory is well within her capacity
C Raimbaud
G
7 yrs
h5h2h1h1h6h9
Won under these conditions earlier in the year but disappointing of late, most recently coming 9th of 13 in a 2700m Class D here a fortnight ago. Gets on well with Francois Lagadeuc though and will justifiably generate interest
C Buguet
G
7 yrs
h8h4h7-h1h1h5
Won a brace before coming 5th of 16, when shod, in a 2750m Ecommoy Class E on 1 April. Is reunited with Benjamin Rochard and, from the 3-spot, is unlikely to be far from the action
Ecurie Stephane Bourlier
C
7 yrs
h7-h2m8h0h7h3
Gave a reassuringly-good account when 3rd of 14 in a Class E under these conditions 3 weeks ago and, if still on the boil, can repeat
S Baptendier
F
6 yrs
h5h5h5h0-h1hD
Failed to confirm her course-and-distance victory when sanctioned in a 2700m Class B here early-February. Won for David Thomain that day and, hind shoes off, is capable of getting a look-in
Scuderia Stecca Srl
G
6 yrs
h6h9-h7h1h5h4
Has been in decent shape lately, most recently coming 4th of 16 in a 2700m Class C here on 22 March and, barefoot again, should prove the main threat to ILAYA (1)
Ch Schandrin
F
7 yrs
h5h0h3hD-h1h9
9th of 12 when shod for comeback in a 2700m Machecoul Class E on 1 March. Has previously won over course and distance and, hind pads fitted with Eric Raffin reining, is sure to have her supporters
Ecurie Minier
G
9 yrs
h5h2h7h7h1h1
Won 2 right-handed last month, latterly a 2600m Nancy Class F in good order, but takes on a better bunch this time and, even though barefoot, chances nevertheless appear slim
Mme A Poulin
F
9 yrs
h4h6h4h3h5h6
6th of 16 in a 2700m Class D at Le Croise-Laroche earlier this month. Handed a tough draw and others preferred
J Vilault
G
8 yrs
hDh2h2h2-h7h4
Showed improvement when 4th of 9 finishers in a 2850m Class E here 2 weeks ago but seems to have a mountain to climb this time
M Pigaut
C
6 yrs
h4h8hD-h2h1h9
9th of 16, behind ISTER MAN (6), in a 2700m Class C here on 22 March. Has shown little liking for Vincennes and can be passed over
J A C Vanduffel
F
6 yrs
h1h1-h1h9h1h5
Good element that finished 5th, a place behind IS MAGIC HAUFOR (13), here late last month. Has twice won over course and distance and is not to be overlooked
Mme W Peron
F
6 yrs
h2h1-h6hDh1h4
4th of 16 in a 2700m Class C at the venue on 23 March. Is plainly close to winning another and will have her chances if Damien Bonne successfully navigates the start
Ecurie Christian Bigeon
Race Overview
One of the more faithful elements here, ILAYA (1) has had her freshener, races barefoot for the occasion, and the engagement of a leading driver may well make the difference when confronted with ISTER MAN (6) who has been in fine form lately. IS MAGIC HAUFOR (13) has been enjoying a fruitful streak since the start of the winter meeting and despite the 2nd-line draw looks a serious proposition. HYPER FAST (4) has been gifted the plum spot behind the car and, with form maintained, can complement his latest performance.
Selection:
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