17:09 Laval
Prix Haras De La Potardiere - Attele
F
5 yrs
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Showed tenacity to win under these conditions a month back, beating Joy de Phyt’s, but in the absence of Eric Raffin looks a rank outsider
E Gloria
F
5 yrs
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Modest 7th of 10 in a 2850m Maure-de-Bretagne Class F mid-month and has nothing to offer here
Ecurie Des Bleuets
F
5 yrs
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Gave a fine account on re-entry, coming 4th, a place behind JALNA DES HAYES (6), in a 2675m Lisieux Class F mid-month. Hind shoes off but others still easier to back
F Charbit
F
5 yrs
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Well-supported when sanctioned in a 2850m Class F at Maure-de-Bretagne a fortnight back. Starts in front, returns to racing unshod-all-4, and could yet get a look-in
Mme Lea Barbe
F
5 yrs
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Hardy element making her first appearance since winning a 3250m Saumur Class E late-October. Unlikely to win this but can make the first 5
Ecurie Sang Et Or
F
5 yrs
-
Consistent mare that came 3rd in a 2675m Lisieux Class F 2 weeks ago. Barefoot this time around and, from the front line, can play a small role
M G Baron
F
5 yrs
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Quickly sanctioned on comeback in a 2875m Meslay-du-Maine Class F on 19 March. Is preparing for a campaign under the saddle and can be passed over
J F Mary
F
5 yrs
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Returns to the harness code after faulting in a 2875m Enghien monte Class D mid-month. Races shod and will pose no danger
Mme M F Normand
F
5 yrs
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Did not enjoy the best of trips when 11th in 13 March race of reference. Boasts an excellent strike-rate though and, with more luck in running, will not be far from the action
X Siwa
F
5 yrs
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Got back in the game with comfortable success in a 2725m Graignes Class E a fortnight ago. Just front pads fitted this time and the handicap will do her no favours
Mme M Letuve
F
5 yrs
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13th of 14, behind JOY DU RIF (12), in a Class E over course and distance on 13 March. Barefoot this time but chances still seem rather limited
Peter Corty
F
5 yrs
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8th of 14 finishers in a similar event here on comeback 17 days ago. Will have come on for the run, is barefoot for the occasion, and will be expected to compete for victory
Y Gautier
F
5 yrs
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Last of 11 in a 2875m Enghien Class D on 19 March. Goes first time barefoot but would have better chances a level down
Ecurie B
F
5 yrs
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Sanctioned early, when well-backed, in a Class E over course and distance on 13 March. Is considerably better than recent form would imply and, under these conditions, can wrap this up
Ecurie La Charmeliere
F
5 yrs
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After 3 Vincennes sanctions she came good in a 2650m Class E here on 7 March. Reunited with Eric Raffin and even from the back row will be no pushover
Y Dreux
F
5 yrs
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Oddly below-par when 4th in a 2650m Bordeaux Class E 3 weeks ago. Consistently gives her best and debuts at Laval with legitimate ambition
A Wend
Race Overview
A particularly competitive event this but preference still goes to the in-form JAVA D'ANAMA (14) who, when focused, has the measure of the field. Anthony Barrier will still be wary of a barefoot JOY DU RIF (12) who will have come on for her excellent re-entry run, and JUSTICE BRICKELL (9) who can be forgiven her recent effort. JALNA GIRL (15) returned to winning ways here earlier in the month and, although yet to win with Eric Raffin, she still looks a player.
Selection:
14 - 12 - 9