14:20 Meslay Du Maine
Prix Courtois - Attele
Harness
• 2875m
• €17,500
• 12
C
3 yrs
Looked rather ordinary in qualification here last autumn and is unlikely to generate much interest first time out
F L Adam
C
3 yrs
Nicely-bred filly with evident ability but sanctioned in both to date, most recently a Jullouville-les-Pins Class G over 2700m a week ago. Can however get in on the action if he gets off on the right foot
Ecurie Hunter Valley
G
3 yrs
hDhD
Unremarkable 6th of 7 in a 2600m Landivisiau Class G on re-entry 8 days ago and is not going to set the world alight
B Bonne
G
3 yrs
h7hDh8
Disappointing on the whole, latterly sanctioned in a 2300m Class F at Le Mans last week, and will have few takers
Ec Du Haras De La Vallee
C
3 yrs
hDh5
Clearly capable and showed improvement when 5th of 10 in a 2975m Jallais Class G 12 days ago. Eric Raffin reining this time and will be no pushover
Ecurie J R
G
3 yrs
hDh4
Sanctioned first time out before coming a reassuring 4th of 8 in a 2650m Cordemais Class E on 21 April but still represents no more than a minor place prospect
B Guignard
C
3 yrs
5h6h6-hDh4
Pleasant 4th of 6 finishers, at 91/1, in a 2450m Caen Class E on 5 April. With progress factored, he looks a solid place prospect
M Pinazo
C
3 yrs
h3hD
Full-brother to the good I Love You Tek. Pleased on debut before faulting in a 2900m Challans Class F a late-April. Rochard maintains faith and will be loathe to allow the same thing to happen twice. Chance
J Cl Sassier
C
3 yrs
h6
Showed a different side when 2nd of 9 in a 2150m Ranes Class G late-April. Takes a hike in category though and chances limited
F Leblanc
G
3 yrs
hDh3h4
Unraced since coming 4th of 8 in a 2275m Nantes Class E on 28 January. Is clearly useful, Matthieu Abrivard has been engaged for the occasion, and will be afforded every chance
Mlle Sandrine Bellessort
C
3 yrs
h2hD
Unseen since faulting in a 2725m Graignes Class E mid-February. Showed his ability in good company earlier in the year and, if race-fit and focused, can wrap this up
Ph Dewulf
G
3 yrs
h2h7
2nd on debut before trotting 7th of 9, after faulting, in a 2900m Challans Class F on 28 April, but with stride in check, can make amends and finish in the mix
Mme S Robert
Race Overview
A colt of considerable ability, L'AS DU CHATELET (11) may not have been seen out for 3 months but he hails from a stable going good-guns and has a realistic chance of opening his account. Mathieu Mottier will still be keeping a keen eye on the well-related LEIPZIG TEK (8) who will be expected to bounce back from his Challans mistake, and the progressive LETS GO UP (7) who defied his odds at Caen earlier in the month. LE GAL D'HERIPRE (5) raced better at Jallais than the result would suggest and must be respected.
Selection:
11 - 8 - 7
