13:15 Vincennes
Prix Albert Demarcq - Attele
Harness
• 2849m
• €120,000
• 14
F
5 yrs
h4-h5h0h6h3h4
Missed out by little for 3rd, behind JOCONDE SIBEY (2), in Gr.2 Prix Henri Levesque on 13 April but appears to have a mountain to climb this time
Ecurie Charles Dreux
F
5 yrs
h0h2h1-h1h6h2
Progressive mare that finished a fine 2nd in 2700m Gr.2 Prix Henri Levesque 3 weeks ago. Races barefoot again and although unlikely to repeat, is still worth retaining
Y Desmet
C
5 yrs
h9-h9hDh1h6h5
5th to JAZZMAN DEBAILLEUL (6) in a 2875m Enghien Class A 2 weeks ago and already looks out of his depth
Cuadra Hermanos Iniguez
C
5 yrs
h0-h1h4h1h0hD
Had Gr.2 Prix Robert Auvray at his mercy last month before faulting in the final strides. Won for Eric Raffin 2 months ago and has a realistic chance of repeating
Ecurie Ostheimer
C
5 yrs
h1h1-h1h3h7h3
Took his game to a new level when 3rd to JACK TONIC (9) last month on first start in this class. Returns with morale intact and can again figure prominently
Ecurie Pierre Levesque
C
5 yrs
h1h2-h1h1h1h1
Has done nothing but progress since the autumn, most recently lifting a 2875m Enghien Class A a fortnight ago. Steps back up in class and while not a priority, should nevertheless hold his own
E Szirmay
F
5 yrs
hDhDm3hDm1h0
10th of 11, on first start since the layoff, in 2700m Gr.2 Prix Henri Levesque 3 weeks ago and is not about to shake things up
Ecurie Vautors
C
5 yrs
m1hDm2m1m1h8
Last but one, on comeback, in race of reference. Preparing for monte campaign and can be passed over
Ecurie Des Charmes
C
5 yrs
hDh8h5-h0h8h1
Surprising, but excellent, winner of 2700m Gr.2 Prix Robert Auvray here 3 weeks ago. Not expected to repeat but can still pick up some prizemoney
Ecurie Haras Des Quatre Vents
C
5 yrs
h6-h7h8h4h4h2
Reinvigorated of late, most recently runner-up to JACK TONIC (9) in 13 April race of reference. Has won over course and distance and is very much in the reckoning
Marc Cartier
C
5 yrs
h6-hDh5h3h5h4
4th in Gr.2 Prix Robert Auvray here on 13 April. Has never delivered over 2850m on the main track but, in current condition, is hard to ignore
Ecurie Olivier Morel
C
5 yrs
h6h6mDmDh0-h7
Disappointing over the winter and most recently finished lacklustre 7th behind JACK TONIC (9) in 2700m Gr.2 Prix Robert Auvray here 3 weeks ago. No threat
Ecurie Dry
F
5 yrs
h1h3h0h1h3-h9
Looked a race shy on comeback here when 9th of 11 finishers in 2700m Gr.2 Prix Henri Levesque 3 weeks ago. Shoes back on and poses no danger
Mlle M Bliard
C
5 yrs
h1h2h4h0-h6hD
Quickly sanctioned in 2700m Gr.1 Prix Bold Eagle here late-January. Reverts to a previous configuration, with Gabriele Gelormini reining, and with freshness on his side, can return to winning ways
Ph Allaire
Race Overview
Although sanctioned when on course for victory in Gr.2 Prix Robert Auvray 3 weeks ago, JIOSCO DE PHYT'S (4) nevertheless showed that he was up to the challenge at this level and is not incapable of winning this. Then there's JUST A GIGOLO (14), who has talent to burn, and the modified shoeing and new driver may well be the ticket to his redemption. JASON (5) met his Prix Robert Auvray challenge head-on and, in similar shape, can again finish close. J'AIME LE FOOT (11) finished a place behind him that day and will be expected to confirm.
Selection:
4 - 14 - 5
