15:07 Laval
Prix Haras D'haufor - Attele
Harness
• 2849m
• €21,000
• 16
G
4 yrs
4h1h6h2h0h7
Unseen since finishing 7th of 8 in a 2700m Graignes Class E late-November and in this company is not easy to recommend
Ecurie Dairpet
G
4 yrs
6-h7h9h7h0
Last of 13 in a 2150m Mauquenchy Class F on 17 March. Returns to racing barefoot but chances still appear slim
Stephane Clerissi
C
4 yrs
6m1h7m7m1m7
Unraced since finishing last but one in a 2700m Vincennes monte Class E late-December. Has other priorities and can be ruled out
Ecurie Chalon
G
4 yrs
2h3h1h2-hD
Quality element that was quickly sanctioned on comeback in a 2875m Meslay Class E on 18 March. Is confirmed here though and must be taken seriously
Ecurie Charles Dreux
G
4 yrs
Dh1h5h8-h7
7th of 12 on comeback in a 2800m Pontchateau Class F 3 weeks ago. Will have come on for the run and, barefoot for the occasion, will be no pushover
Ecurie Alexandre Pillon
G
4 yrs
7h6-h1h2hD
2nd to LOVE DE CERIZE (11) here mid-February before faulting early in a Class E under these conditions 2.5 weeks ago. Unlikely to get his nose in front but still has the wherewithal to make first 5
Adrien Blandin
G
4 yrs
7h4-h5h4h4
Unthreatening 4th of 11 in a 2275m Nantes Class E mid-February. Always gives his best though, placed on lone Laval start, and can again play a small role
Ecurie L M David
C
4 yrs
h1h1-h1
Unbeaten in all 3 starts to date, latterly on re-entry in a 2850m Mauquenchy Class E on 25 February. Should take well to Laval conditions and has a realistic chance of securing the 4-timer
Ecurie Jean Yves Lecuyer
G
4 yrs
8h9hD-hDh0
Last of 11 finishers in a Class E under these conditions 2.5 weeks ago, on first start back from a spell. Disappointing since last autumn and even though reconfigured, will still have little to offer
Ecurie Alexandre Pillon
G
4 yrs
1h2-h7h2h5
Respectable 5th of 8 finishers in a 2700m Vincennes Class E late-February. Is reunited with Eric Raffin who went close with him mid-February and should logically show improvement
Y Dreux
C
4 yrs
1hD-h2h1hD
Failed to complete course-and-distance double when sanctioned in a Class E 2.5 weeks ago. Is clearly in shape and the new configuration may be just the ticket to his redemption
Ph Serizot
G
4 yrs
h1h1h1
Completed the hat-trick last August when easy Class E course-and-distance winner. Unseen since and is unlikely to be given a hard race
Ecurie Des Charmes
C
4 yrs
D-hDhDh8h4
Reassuring and determined 4th of 14 in a 2450m Caen Class E on 10 March. More competitively-shod this time and, if applied, can play a leading role
Ecurie L Cl Abrivard
G
4 yrs
0h7-h0h2h8
Last of 8 finishers on re-entry in a 2875m Meslay Class E 11 days ago. By no means devoid of talent but is here for reasons of conditioning and can be passed over
Ecurie Des Charmes
C
4 yrs
3h7h2h2hDh0
Last of 14 behind LE RETOUR VRIE (13) in a 2450m Caen Class E on 10 March. Not indicative of his potential but nonetheless needs to get his house in order
Ecurie Franck Blandin
C
4 yrs
h3h1h2h2
Serious colt making first start for new yard, not having been seen out since running 2nd of 10 in a 2100m Vincennes Class D last October. Hind shoes off for first time and if race-ready could pleasantly surprise
Ecurie Griff
Race Overview
LIPTON DU VIVIER (8) has climbed the category-ladder with every run, has yet to taste defeat, and will again take all the beating. LIPTON DU VIVIER (8) did not enjoy the best of trips here recently but has been fitted with front pads and can again contest the finish. LOMAC GEDE (5) already has a race under his belt, is reunited with Damien Bonne, and goes barefoot for the first time. A colt of considerable untapped potential, LE RETOUR VRIE (13) appears to be back on track and, sporting 4 pads for the first time, is not one to be underestimated.
Selection:
8 - 11 - 5