16:30 Toulouse
Prix Havane - Attele
Harness
• 2950m
• €19,000
• 13
G
7 yrs
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Experienced hard-knocker. Finished 5th in 3 consecutive starts, the latest (shod) on 22 December at Grenade-sur-Garonne in his first start since joining Pierre Repichet's stable - races unshod for just the 2nd time in his career
Aurelien Fontaine
G
6 yrs
/-
Experienced hard-knocker with better references under the saddle and currently out of sorts - unplaced in his last 3 starts, the latest (11th) in a 2725m mounted race on 15 December. Others preferred
Mlle P Beluze
G
6 yrs
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Unreliable but confirmed under these conditions (shod) with sound references. Finished 8th (barefoot) at Marseille-Vivaux over 2650m on 5 December so is probably best watched for now
R Platre
F
6 yrs
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Unplaced (shod) in both comeback outings after a 4-month absence, the latest (a creditable 6th) over 2550m at Bordeaux on 17 December. Candidate for success lightened in her shoeing for this commitment
J Gerard
G
6 yrs
/-
Honest hard-knocker with sound references/form credentials, including a last-start victory at Villereal. Hasn't been seen since that 2450m success on 17 August 2023
Mme N Semeillon
F
6 yrs
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Course-and-distance winner on 22 November in her only previous appearance with this shoe-fitting. Shown her form and well-being recently with consecutive 4th-place finishes, the latest (2550m) at Bordeaux on 17 December - winning chance
J Paille
G
7 yrs
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Experienced hard-knocker with sound references but unlikely to trouble the judge on the evidence of his comeback 7th in a 2650m amateur harness race at Bordeaux on 27 December
J Y Ricart
G
8 yrs
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Well-performed veteran trotter with sound references under these conditions/in this shoeing configiration, so he shouldnt be hastily condmened for a last-start disqualification at Beaumont on 1 December. Keep safe
G Champie
G
7 yrs
-
Versatile but inconsistent veteran with sound references in both codes - seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day. Didnt go unnoticed (5th) in a 2550m mounted race at Beaumont on 20 December so not taken lightly back in this category
J L Vayr
G
6 yrs
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Consistent hard-knocker with the form and experience under these conditions/with this unshod configuration to fight for victory. Runner-up over 2400m on 1 December and 3rd over 2550m on 20 December in recent Beaumont appearances
B Goetz
G
7 yrs
-
Unplaced in both (shod) 2725m comeback outings at Grenade-sur-Garonne, the latest (11th) on 15 December but better is expected of him in this configuration. Runner-up over track and trip on 1 July 2023 when last seen in this shoe-fitting
G Champie
F
7 yrs
/-
Consistent veteran mare with sound references/form credentials. She shouldn't be hastily condmened for a recent failure (disqualification) at Montauban on 29 December - keep safe
Ecurie Duem
G
6 yrs
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Honest hard-knocker with sound references/form credentials although most efficient without irons (unshod). Well-beaten 11th (shod) at Beaumont on 20 December after a 4-month absence so needs to improve to stake a claim here
Christian Tesson
G
8 yrs
/-
Experienced hard-knocker with sound references, which include finishing 4th in back-to-back amateur races last month in this shoeing configuration - the latest over 2650m at Bordeaux. Not taken lightly
Marseglia Srl Semplificat
Race Overview
JOGGER KILY (10) deserves a reward for his consistency and this seems an ideal opportunity after encouraging recent displays at Beaumont. He gets the nod ahead of JULIETTE D'OO (6), ideally engaged under these conditions, and JIRELLA DU LOISIR (4), of whom better is expected, espeically in this unshod configuration, after 2 much-needed comeback (preparation) outings. HARKONNEN (8), HIDALGO BOY (14), IMPULSE LADY (12) and IMPERIAL GAMER (1) complete the shortlist.
Selection:
10 - 6 - 4
