16:05 Laval
Prix Thierry Denuault - Attele
Harness
• 2849m
• €27,000
• 15
F
6 yrs
hDh3h5h0h8h5
Has not been seen in public since trotting 5th to ISIS DE LA FERME (13) in a 2100m Vincennes Class D in early-December and will need the run
Ecurie Philippe Daugeard
G
6 yrs
h6hDh5-h5hDhD
Makes his first appearance since faulting, when full of running, in a 2850m Mauquenchy Class E late-January. Competitively-shod for comeback and should not be ruled out
Mme Fiona Morvan
G
6 yrs
h2-h1h4h6h5h7
Kicked the year off successfully but less performant since, most recently 7th, behind ICARE D'ACADIE (5), in a 2800m Cholet Class E early-April. Reverts to racing unshod-behind and will have claims on a spot in the first 5
Mlle Sandrine Bellessort
F
6 yrs
h0-hDh5h4h0h4
Surprise 4th of 13, at 83/1, in a 2100m Vincennes Class D a month ago. Is confirmed at the venue but will struggle to repeat
C Megissier
G
6 yrs
h4h0-h7h3h2h4
4th of 12 in a 2800m Cholet Class E on 1 April. Went close on only Laval start, has front shoes off for the occasion, and can figure prominently at the business end of the race
Mme J Royer
F
6 yrs
h5h9h0h7-h0h8
8th of 15, on re-entry, in a 2800m Rambouillet Class E earlier this month. Goes barefoot this time but still hard to make a case
F Leblanc
G
7 yrs
h1h1h1h2h1m0
Unseen since finishing 10th of 15 in a 2850m Vincennes monte Class E last November. Won on his only appearance over course and distance but can expect to be race-rusty
Ecurie Jean Yves Lecuyer
G
6 yrs
h5h0h0-h8h0h0
Picked up this year where he left off last season, latterly coming 11th of 15 in a 3125m Angers Class F a fortnight ago, and can be confidently ruled out
F Aupiais
C
6 yrs
h5h8h4-h2h0h4
4th of 13 in a 2800m Rambouillet Class E on 7 April when first time barefoot. Always gives his best, showed his form last time out, and can give ILLICO D'AMOUR (14) a run for his money
Ecurie Sebastien Hardy
F
7 yrs
h3h0/h4hD-h0h0
11th of 13 in a 2600m Class H at Blain-Bouvron-Le Gavre, when being conditioned, 12 days ago. Boasts fine Laval credentials, gets an Eric Raffin drive, but others still preferred
Alain Roussel
G
7 yrs
hDh1h1h1h2h2
Terrific campaigner making his first appearance since coming 2nd in a 2525m amateurs Class H at Les Andelys last September. Won his last 2 in the professional ranks and is not about to disappoint
Ph Beauvisage
G
6 yrs
hDhDh2h3-h1h2
Continued his fine streak when 2nd of 18 in a 2825m Durtal Class E a month ago. Steps back up in class but still looks competitively well-in. Place chance
Anthony Dollion
F
6 yrs
h4h2-h0hDh0h8
8th of 11 in a 2150m Enghien amateurs Class G a week ago and 2024 form does nothing to inspire confidence
P Tailpied
G
6 yrs
h6-h1h3h1h2h1
Already 3 times a winner this year, latterly dominating a 2875m Enghien Class E mid-March. Shod as he was at Enghien and will unsurprisingly garner the lion's share of support
Ecurie Sebastien Guarato
G
7 yrs
h0hDh8-h3h4h5
5th of 13, on first start since the spell, in a 2600m Blain-Bouvron-Le Gavre Class H 12 days ago. Takes a small step up in category but still looks capable of finishing in the mix
K Champenois
Race Overview
An excellent servant that cannot be faulted this year, ILLICO D'AMOUR (14) debuts at Laval but in present condition must be considered the leading contender. That being said, he will be up against IDEFIX DES LANDES (9) who is fitted with front pads after having reassured on turf earlier this month, and IRINO DE GUERON (12) who has not missed a beat since returning from his spell. HUNIQUE (15) has an entry-made-in-heaven and, hind shoes off for the occasion, will be no soft touch.
Selection:
14 - 9 - 12
