17:50 Laval
Prix Gaston Roussel - Attele
G
4 yrs
hD-hDh4h5mDh7
Unexceptional 7th of 12 in a 2700m Graignes Class F on 14 April. Has no particular liking for Laval and chances limited
F Roussel
G
4 yrs
hDhDh1-h9h0h7
Disappointing on the whole this year, most recently 7th to KRONOS D'ERPION (13) in a 2200m Caen Class E on 21 March and, barefoot or not, is unlikely to spring any surprises
K Champenois
C
4 yrs
h6h6h5h6-h5h4
Honest colt that finished 4th, a place behind KILLER DES CHAMPS (8), in a 2625m Cherbourg Class F on 1 April. Reunited with David Thomain and will be afforded every chance
Anthonin Favris
G
4 yrs
h4h4h0h4-h5hD
Trotted 5th at Laval before faulting in a 2875m Argentan Class E 10 days ago. Patrick Ploquin takes over in the wagon and can challenge for a place in the frame if he manages to keep him trotting
Mme Claire Lacroix
G
4 yrs
h3h9h3h2h2h4
Unraced since coming 4th of 10 in a 2150m Enghien Class D mid-August and, shod for re-entry, will have nothing to offer
Ecurie Christophe Mallet
G
4 yrs
hDh3h1h5h5-hD
Useful on a good day but sanctioned 2 weeks ago in a 2350m Angers Class E and is not about to cause an upset
Tanguy De La Bourdonnaye
G
4 yrs
hDh1h5h1h3
Showed significant ability last season but has not been seen out since trotting 3rd in a 2625m Class C at Chatelaillon-La Rochelle last July and will need the run
Ecurie Herve Guerin
G
4 yrs
h3h2h3-h5hDh3
Made up for his Argentan sanction when 3rd of 9 finishers in a 2625m Cherbourg Class F on 1 April and, in similar form, will not be going home empty-handed
Ecurie Sebastien Guarato
G
4 yrs
h2h0hDh1h1h8
Won over course and distance before coming 8th of 10 in a 2100m Vincennes Class E late-November. Unseen since, stays shod for the occasion, and will pose no danger
Scuderia Twister
G
4 yrs
h2h1h2h0-h7h7
7th of 9 in a 2750m Class E at La Capelle on 7 April. Will be fully-fit by now and expected to make his presence felt
Mme G Vandermeeren
G
4 yrs
hDh3h5h1-hDh5
Has 2 races under his belt since the break, latterly 5th of 7 finishers in a 2150m Argentan Class E late-March. Sports a new configuration and, with application, can win this
X Siwa
G
4 yrs
hDh2hDh2h1h2
Tricky sort that has started to come good again, most recently 2nd of 10 in a 2800m Pontchateau Class E on 31 March. In marginally better company this time but still looks a player
P G Cavey
G
4 yrs
h4h1h2h3h0h2
Close 2nd of 10 in a 2200m Caen Class E on 21 March. Not once out of first 3 when barefoot and can win this if he turns
Ecurie Franck Blandin
C
4 yrs
h1h3h4h6h3h0
Capable colt but starts for the first time since trotting last of 11 in a 2700m Vincennes Class D on Boxing Day. Stays shod and best to wait
Ecurie Charles Dreux
G
4 yrs
hDh9-h4h8h0h4
4th of 5 finishers in a 2875m Enghien Class E on 19 March. 4 shoes on this time and although not a priority, should still acquit himself honourably
Ecurie L M David
C
4 yrs
h0m7m7h9h8mD
Modest colt making first appearance since being sanctioned in a 2175m Vincennes monte Class D late-November and, even though unshod-behind, can be confidently ruled out
Mathieu Inthasane
Race Overview
Although he often gets in his own way when trying to express himself, there is no denying the potential KENDALL (11) has shown and, competitively-shod for his first objective of the new season, looks the pick of the field. He will still come under pressure from KRONOS D'ERPION (13) who has been a revelation since starting to race barefoot, and KESSERO (12) who himself has turned a corner over the past two months. KRAC BRENUS (4) gets a second crack at racing without shoes and, if applied, will not be far off the mark.
Selection:
11 - 13 - 12