11:23 Enghien
Prix De La Ville De Saint Gratien - Attele
G
5 yrs
6h3h2hD-h2
Left a fine, but surprising, impression on comeback when 2nd in a 2625m Class E at Chatelaillon-La Rochelle on 24 March. Barefoot this time and will have his supporters
Ecurie Marechal
G
5 yrs
Dh1h1h0h3h0
Disappointing 10th in race of reference. Has however won 2 from 3 when fitted with just front pads and can get a look-in
Ecurie Arnaud Leduc
G
5 yrs
9h0-h0h2h3
Runner-up to JUST FOR FUN (4) at Meslay-du-Maine before coming 3rd in a 2150m Class E here late last month. Competitively-shod but others still easier to back
Y Desmet
G
5 yrs
-h9h0hDh1h5
Imposed at Meslay-du-Maine before finishing 5th, a place behind JUAN CARLOS GIFONT (10) in a 2700m Vincennes Class D 2 weeks ago. Mathieu Mottier reining again and, with application, will not be far off the mark
Ecurie Serge Bernereau
G
5 yrs
7h6h6h1h3h1
Has enjoyed something of a renaissance this term, most recently winning a 2750m Class E at La Capelle with ease 2 weeks ago. Steps up in category but should nonetheless acquit himself honourably
A Di Stefano
G
5 yrs
D-h5h1h6h7
7th of 11 in a 2625m Cherbourg Class E at the start of the month, but won across town on his only barefoot start and can expect to receive the lion's share of support
Ecurie Des Charmes
G
5 yrs
D-h5h0h1hD
Won over course and distance before faulting in 5 April race of reference. Has never disappointed in this configuration and Yoann Lebourgeois will be out to set the record straight
C Buhigne
G
5 yrs
6h7h0-h0h7
7th of 13 finishers in a 2800m Rambouillet Class E 2 weeks back. Unshod-all-4 this time but seems to have no realistic chance
Karim Ayouaz
G
5 yrs
5m4h2h2h5m2
Has come close in 3 of last 4, most recently 2nd under the saddle in a 2550m Beaumont-de-Lomagne Class E 3 weeks ago. Barefoot for the occasion but others still preferred
P Tailpied
G
5 yrs
7h9h4hDh4h4
Knocking at the door lately, most recently beating a number of these in a 2700m Vincennes Class D 2 weeks ago. Always gives his best and Eric Raffin maintaining faith must be taken as a positive sign
Scuderia Pol Stars
G
5 yrs
Dh8hDh9mDhD
Sanctioned on comeback earlier in the month in a 2625m Cherbourg Class E. Shoes off this time but still not easy to like
Ecurie La Pinsonniere
G
5 yrs
2-h6h5h4h3
Has done nothing but improve since the start of the year, most recently 3rd of 12 in a 2600m Nancy Class E on 24 March. Is proven at Enghien but appears to be aiming too high this time
G Nael
G
5 yrs
3h9hDh2hDh9
Useful on a good day but well-beaten 9th of 15 in a 2700m Vincennes Class D a fortnight back. If focused though, should not be too far from the action
J M Souici
C
5 yrs
3hDh5-h0h7
7th of 9 finishers when being conditioned in a 2700m Vincennes Class D 3 weeks ago. Back to racing barefoot and looks a decent place chance
Mme Th Hoste
G
5 yrs
8hDh0-hDh2
2nd of 15 in a 3125m Angers Class E on 3 April, on just his 2nd start back and, in similar form, should confirm
Ecurie Jiayou
Race Overview
A very open affair with a host in contention, but a tentative nod nevertheless goes to JUMBO JACK (6) who is barefoot for just the second time after having imposed well at Vincennes earlier in the year. David Thomain will still be keeping a watchful eye on JACK SURPRISE (15) who has evidently benefited from the winter break, and JAPPELOUP TURGOT (14) who is barefoot for his first objective of the new season. Consistently in the thick of things, JUAN CARLOS GIFONT (10) merits respect.
Selection:
6 - 15 - 14