16:05 Meslay Du Maine
Prix Des Benevoles - Monte
Trotting
• 2875m
• €26,000
• 8
F
6 yrs
8hDh9m7m5m2
Has done nothing but improve this term, latterly 2nd of 11 in a 2675m Class G at Le Mont-Saint-Michel last week, but may be biting off more than she can chew this time
E Planchenault
G
6 yrs
-hDhDhDm1m1
2 for 2 since his return to the code, most recently victorious in a 2825m Cordemais Class F on 21 April, and unbeaten in this configuration, can use his 25m advantage to apply the pressure on INKA DU VIVIER (9)
Ecurie Marcillac
G
6 yrs
-m4m4m4m4m3
3rd to INKA DU VIVIER (9) in a 2800m Cholet Class F late last month. Pleased on lone appearance here and, from the front row, can give this a good go. First-5 chance
Regis Bouille
G
7 yrs
5m3m5h0m6m8
Returns to a hard surface after finishing 8th of 12 in a 2800m Rambouillet Class G, but still looks out of his depth
A J Dubois
G
6 yrs
Dm2m1m4m5m4
Has acquitted himself well in good company this year, most recently 4th behind IKURO JIEL (6) in a 2875m Enghien Class E 2 weeks ago. Seldom disappoints racing clockwise and is not about to change his ways
Ecurie Des Contrelles
G
6 yrs
5m1mDm2mDm2
Seldom disappoints when applied, latterly good 2nd in a 2875m Enghien Class E a fortnight ago. Has solid right-handed references and looks a solid first-3 prospect
Ecurie Luck
G
6 yrs
5m4m4m8m4m5
Beaten 5th of 8 in a 2550m Reims Class E a month ago. Is an honest trotter but still no more than a minor place prospect
Ecurie Initial
F
6 yrs
2h0m7hDm3m3
Faithful mare that came a respectable 3rd of 8, on return to competition, in a 3125m Angers Class F on 11 April. Incurs the penalty but is unlikely to go home empty-handed
D Haddad
F
6 yrs
8m1mDm2hDm1
Simply dynamic when focused, most recently dominating a 2800m Cholet Class F late-April and, with application, can confirm
Ph Beauvisage
Race Overview
She occasionally loses focus but INKA DU VIVIER (9) is an excellent campaigner and the nature of her recent triumph augurs well for her chances of doubling up. That said, ISPANO BELLO (2) has been a revelation since switching codes and shod as he was at Mauquenchy, with a 25m head-start, will be no soft touch. The complicated IKURO JIEL (6) reassured in Paris two weeks ago and, with stride in check, can again finish close. 2 places behind him that day, IMPERIAL COGLAIS (5) can challenge for a step on the podium.
Selection:
9 - 2 - 6