16:03 Vincennes
Prix Du Rouergue - Attele
Harness
• 2099m
• €75,000
• 15
G
7 yrs
h7h3-h2h6h1h3
Made short work of a Marseille-Borely Gr.3 late-March before coming good 3rd in a 3250m Lyon-La Soie Gr.3 on 10 April and, even with the inside draw, still looks main threat to EUREKA VRIE (5)
G Dambach
C
11 yrs
h0h0h0hDh9h0
Unseen since coming last but one in a 2700m Vincennes claimer early-December. Disregard
Ecurie Danover
G
10 yrs
h6hDh6h9h0-h0
Races barefoot after 2 fresheners, latterly last of 10 in a 2850m Class A here a fortnight ago, and is not about to spring any surprises
Ecurie Luck
G
10 yrs
h7h4h5h0hDh8
Handed a fine draw, and competitively-shod, but will need to improve on his 8th of 10 in a 2850m Class A here 2 weeks back
Mme Pauline Guelpa
G
10 yrs
hDh3-h3h3hDh1
Very hard to fault when racing in this configuration, most recently winning a Class B under these conditions on 13 April. Well-placed behind the car and is the one to beat
Th Chalon
G
8 yrs
h0m1m1-m1m6h0
10th of 11 on comeback in a 2650m Bordeaux Gr.3 earlier in the week. Is better under the saddle but is barefoot for the occasion and could pleasantly surprise
Ecurie Union-story
G
9 yrs
h6hDm4m2h0h0
Being conditioned when 10th behind HAVE A DREAM (10) in a 2800m Cordemais Gr.3 10 days ago. Known more for monte exploits but, with hind shoes off and Yoann Lebourgeois reining, will be afforded every chance
E Beudard
C
8 yrs
h4h1h3h2hDh9
Should not be too harshly-judged for recent 9th behind HORCHESTRO (1) in a 3250m Lyon-La Soie Gr.3 on 10 April. Won a similar event earlier in the year and will be no soft touch
Mme Sandrine Loncke
G
8 yrs
h1-h0hDh2m5h3
Hardy element making his first appearance since coming 3rd of 15 in a 2850m Laval Class A mid-March and will not find this the easiest of tests
Global Glide Ab
C
7 yrs
h5h2h8hDh4h5
Pleased over longer here in March before trotting 5th of 15 in a 2800m Cordemais Gr.3 10 days ago. Below-par that day but expected to prove more competitive on this occasion
Jpb Horses
G
9 yrs
h4h2h3-h9h8h1
3rd time a charm, winning a 2525m Cavaillon Class B on 9 April. Is confirmed under similar conditions and, while clearly in better company this time, should still acquit himself decently
Ecurie J Y Et J P Raffegeau
G
7 yrs
h6h6h9h0h0h2
Reaffirmed when 2nd to EUREKA VRIE (5) under similar conditions in 13 April race of reference. Just front shoes off this time though and the draw will do him no favours
Ecurie Danover
C
9 yrs
mDh9h6m7h0h9
No longer the horse he once was, finishing 6th over 2840m at Mons and, in this company, can be confidently ruled out
Ecurie De Faubourg
G
7 yrs
h4-h0h0h6h9h0
Has been disappointing for some time and latest 12th behind HAVE A DREAM (10) in a 2800m Cordemais Gr.3 10 days ago, does nothing to inspire confidence
Ecurie Bresil
G
10 yrs
h5-h3h1h6h9h7
Kicked the year off well but disappointing of late, most recently a well-beaten 7th to EUREKA VRIE (5) 3 weeks ago, and will need to reaffirm his credentials
Ecurie Luck
F
8 yrs
h1h5h1h1hDh5
5th of 14, to EUREKA VRIE (5), in a Class B over course and distance 3 weeks ago. Has a fine turn of foot and, even from wide on the 2nd line, can still finish in the mix
Mme M Comolet
Race Overview
In his element under these conditions and hard to fault with Eric Raffin reining, EUREKA VRIE (5) has been handed a good front-line draw and will be expected to double his money. Excellent in the GNT lately, HORCHESTRO (1) returns to the capital in top form, sporting a proven configuration, and will be no pushover if David Bekaert successfully navigates the start. GUIDE MOI FORGAN (8) did not enjoy the best of runs behind him in Lyon last month and, already a winner for Mathieu Mottier, can redeem himself. The excellent GRINDELWALD (16) has been handed a shocking draw but with JMB reining, will not go down without a fight.
Selection:
5 - 1 - 8
