16:27 Hyeres
Prix Marcel Jonio - Attele
F
5 yrs
h5h2h2h7hDh7
Kicked the year off well before losing her way, coming a lacklustre 7th in a 2650m Marseille-Vivaux Class E late-March, and must first reaffirm
Ecurie Ascot
G
5 yrs
h0-h6h1h2h4h2
Has come good since winning here 3 months ago, and latterly 2nd to JANGO SMART (3) in a 2650m Carpentras Class F last Thursday. Unlikely to impose but enjoys a decent draw and can pick up some prizemoney
Cl Mamou-Mani
G
5 yrs
hDh7h3h1hDh1
Won a 2650m Carpentras Class F last week in very good order. Left a good impression last time here and even with shoes on, still looks competitively well-in
Eric Formisano
G
5 yrs
hDh2h7h9h3h2
2nd of 7 in a 2650m Oraison Class E 10 days ago. Gifted an advantageous draw, benefits from an excellent entry, and will have his chances
Y A Briand
F
5 yrs
h3h0m6h3h5h6
Honest mare that won her only start at the venue. Not in sufficiently good form to win this but will still give everything she has. First-5 prospect
Y A Briand
F
5 yrs
h1h4hDhDm3h1
Never far from faulting but is presently at the top of her game, most recently flying up in a 2550m Bordeaux Class F mid-April. On the front line and can confirm
A Dutheil
F
5 yrs
h4h1h4h5h5h6
6th to JAZZ BLUE (4) in a 2650m Oraison Class E 10 days ago and, even with shoes off for the occasion, still appears to have too much to do
Ecurie Romuald Mourice
G
5 yrs
h7-h2h6h3hDh4
Came close to finishing 3rd of 8 in a 2050m Feurs Class E on 8 April. Not a priority but a repeat performance would see him pick up a minor place cheque
G Raffestin
F
5 yrs
h5h2h1hDh4h4
Occasionally loses focus but otherwise going good guns lately, latterly 4th of 11 finishers in a 2575m Agen-Le Passage Class F mid-April, and does not make the long trip simply to return home empty-handed. Claim
Y Henry
G
5 yrs
h4-h2h2h4h5h6
6th of 8 finishers in a 2650m Class F at L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue 11 days ago. Shoes on and no threat
Ph Faizende
Race Overview
Temperamental she may be but JUST BLACK (6) has been showing her form in both codes lately and given the nature of her recent victory, looks a marginally better bet than the less favourably-drawn JAVA DE LIGNY (9) who has been enjoying a decent run of form this year. In the frame in his last two, JAZZ BLUE (4) has been handed a good draw and Yannick-Alain Briand is unlikely to let the opportunity pass him by. Capable when barefoot and focused, JANGO SMART (3) has a lot going for him here and is not about to let the side down.
Selection:
6 - 9 - 4