12:55 Toulouse
Grand National Du Trot - Attele
Harness
• 2950m
• €90,000
• 13
G
8 yrs
9h2hDh8h0hD
Sanctioned in a 3000m Borely Class C last Friday. Has made no impact for some time and is not about to buck the trend
Ecurie Andre Carree
C
7 yrs
4h5h5h0h3h1
Pleased in Paris before winning a 2750m Class C here a week ago. Takes on better this time but is not to be discounted
Ecurie Smart
F
9 yrs
5h9h4h7h6h9
Disappointing of late, most recently 9th of 13 in a 2850m Vincennes Class D earlier this month, and has no possible chance
P Leveille
G
7 yrs
0h5hDh4h2h7
Failed to make the grade when 7th of 9 behind GOAL STAR (5) in a 2700m Vincennes Class B on 9 November, and is not about to spring a surprise
J Et Thuet
G
8 yrs
1h5h7h4hDh4
Made up for October sanction when decent 4th of 9 in a 2700m Vincennes Class B 11 days ago. Will be fully-fit by now and, although unlikely to cause an upset, can still make first 5
Ecurie Lucky 8 Racing
C
6 yrs
3hDh2h2h1h1
Made it 2 on the trot when flying up in a 2625m Saint-Galmier Gr.3 mid-October. Has had time to recuperate and looks every part the horse to beat
Ecurie Ld-M Abrivard
C
5 yrs
4h9m8h5h4h2
Has done nothing but improve since returning from his break, latterly 2nd of 13 in a 3000m Nantes Class B 2 weeks ago. Shod to preference this time and is unlikely to be far off the mark
Ecurie M Bezier
F
8 yrs
-h2h1h2h2h3
Went close here before coming 3rd of 12 in a 2550m Beaumont Class A on 13 October. Thrives at Toulouse and looks a serious proposition
Ecurie Duem
C
6 yrs
6h3h9m5mDh2
Beaten only by a very good horse in a 2600m Gr.3 at La Rochelle 11 days ago. Form is not in doubt but will struggle to make his mark
Ecurie Hunter Valley
C
7 yrs
0h8h4h0h6hD
Sanctioned early in a 2100m Vincennes Class B a fortnight ago. No longer the horse he once was and chances limited
New Blue 1 Llc
G
7 yrs
0h8m2h0h1h0
Last but one when being conditioned in a 2100m Vincennes Class B a fortnight ago. Produced 2 solid right-handed performances during the summer and makes his Toulouse debut with a good hand to play
Y Desmet
C
6 yrs
1h2h3hDh0h3
Current GNT leader that reassured when 3rd of 14 in 3000m Nantes Gr.3 earlier this month. Incurs penalty again but more a minor place chance this time
Christophe Jariel
C
6 yrs
1h2h1h9h5h0
Fine campaigner that finished last of 15, when being prepped, in a 2850m Laval Class A early this month. Excels with Eric Raffin reining and, despite the handicap, should not be underestimated
D Augereau
C
9 yrs
0h3h5h1h7h5
Reverts to a previous formula after coming 5th of 12 behind GABRIELLA DUEM (8) in a 2550m Beaumont Class A on 13 October, and will struggle to influence the outcome
G Veyrac
Race Overview
Successful in a Vincennes Class C before going on to win the GNT stage at Saint-Galmier with consummate ease, IGUSKI SAUTONNE (6) is thoroughly capable of repeating. Held back for this in order to squeeze in on the front line, HAVE SEVEN (11) is hard to knock when barefoot, and represents the principal threat. As consistent as you like, and very much at home here, GABRIELLA DUEM (8) races barefoot for the first time and must be afforded significant respect. Currently second in the GNT standings, IBIKI DE HOUELLE (13) is barefoot for her first objective since the spell and even from the back line, can play an active role.
Selection:
6 - 11 - 8
