18:32 Laval
Prix Prosper Et Guy Laisis - Attele
F
3 yrs
Racecourse debutante that qualified superbly earlier this month and if as good in competition, can make a big splash
J Dubois
C
3 yrs
Qualifying in 1'18'4 last summer, he has been given ample time to come into himself and looks capable of winning first time out
Ecurie Du Haras D'erable
C
3 yrs
Qualified in 1'20'1 last September and will need to be something special to successfully take on this field
Ecurie Charles Dreux
G
3 yrs
h7
Has not raced since coming 7th of 10, on debut, in a 2850m Vincennes Class D on New Year's Day. Matthieu Abrivard in the sulky this time but his charge may be one race shy
Mme Y Guedj
F
3 yrs
hDh7hDhDh0h7
7th of 8 in a 2650m Cordemais Class E on Sunday. Has demonstrated little aptitude for the game and can be written off
Pascal Pere
G
3 yrs
h4h4-h5hD
Sanctioned in a 2700m Graignes Class F 11 days ago. Takes on a tough bunch here and chances slim
L E Simon
C
3 yrs
h0hDh3h5
Races shod after coming 5th of 12 in a 2800m Argentan Class E 10 days ago and is not about to shake things up
D Marcon
C
3 yrs
hDhDh2
Started to make good on his promise when 2nd of 12 in a 2200m Pontchateau Class F on 8 April. Is clearly a colt for the future and, with application, can lose his maiden tag
Ecurie Jean-pierre Micholet
F
3 yrs
h2-h5
Unseen in public since trotting 5th of 10 in a 2275m Nantes Class F mid-January and is unlikely to make much of an impact
Mlle Alexandra Lemetayer
C
3 yrs
h2h8
Left a good impression on debut before finishing 8th of 10 in a 2875m Enghien Class D on 19 March. David Thomain takes over the reins and will be no pushover if he can keep him trotting
G Iera
G
3 yrs
hD-h3h4
Has looked a decent sort to date, most recently coming 4th of 5 finishers in a Class E over course and distance late last month. Has much more to give and is unlikely to be far from the action
Etienne Dubois
C
3 yrs
h2-h6
6th of 8, on re-entry, in a 2850m Mauquenchy Class E 3 weeks ago. Is Baudouin's 2nd string and will need the outing
Ecurie Du Haras D'erable
G
3 yrs
h4h7h0-h2hDh5
Last of five, behind LUCKY DAY (11), in a Class E over course and distance on 30 March but the engagement of Benjamin Rochard will only enhance his prospects. First-5 chance
D Bethouart
F
3 yrs
h4h3h3
Has not been seen out since coming 3rd of 8 in a 2050m Cabourg Class E in late-October. Shoes on for re-entry but is nonetheless worth retaining
Ecurie Des Charmes
C
3 yrs
h4h2
Debuted pleasantly before coming 2nd to a good horse in a 2725m Lisieux Class F 11 days ago. In more exalted company this time but can still hold his own
Ecurie Jeloca
F
3 yrs
h5h2hD
Sanctioned in a 2825m Class E at Le Croise-Laroche on 1 April. Has evident ability, goes shod this time, and can start to make amends
Mme Y Guedj
Race Overview
After a brace of sanctions, LONDON EYE (8) came good earlier in the month at Pontchateau and can open his account if Eric Raffin manages to keep him trotting. He is however going to be pitted against racecourse debutant LORENZO DE CHENU (2) who will be expected to confirm last summer's good qualification, and the promising LOOPING D'HERIPRE (10) who should not be harshly-judged for his Enghien clinker. After qualifying in 1'16'5 3 weeks ago, LIANGA (1) takes on the boys first time out, a sign perhaps of Julien Dubois' confidence.
Selection:
8 - 2 - 10