18:15 Vincennes
Prix Huberta - Attele
G
7 yrs
2h6hDm2m7m3
Returns to the harness code after coming 3rd in a 2700m monte Class E here on 2 April and, if form transitions, will not be far off the mark
Ecurie Lucky 8 Racing
G
8 yrs
2h2-h7h4h0
11th of 12 in a 2100m Class D here last week after having faulted at the start. Not a priority but should nevertheless show improvement
M Pigaut
G
8 yrs
1h1h4h2-h5
5th of 13, at 70/1 on re-entry, in a 2850m Mauquenchy Class F on 4 April. Goes barefoot this time and although not a leading contender, should at least still hold his own
Jean-francois Alleaume
G
8 yrs
9h2h1h5h7h3
Reliability not his strong suit but encouraged when 3rd of 13 in a 2825m Chartres Class F. Shoes on again but others still preferred
Ec J Mouchard
G
7 yrs
2h3h2hDh1h5
Won over course and distance before trotting 5th of 17 in a 2875m Argentan Class F mid-month. Starts in front and repeating last month's success is a distinct possibility
D Marcon
G
9 yrs
-h0h2h4h2h1
Winner of a 2800m Carhaix Class F earlier in the month, complementing his previously good runs, but will need to find significantly more
Arnaud Morin
F
8 yrs
6h0h2h4-h0
10th of 15, on first start since the break, in a 3125m Angers Class F on 11 April. Has decent main-track references but other more attractive options are available
E Lambertz
G
7 yrs
-h3m4h6h6h9
Regressing somewhat of late, most recently 9th of 15 in a 3125m Angers Class F a fortnight back, and will struggle to make any impact
Mme A Germain
C
7 yrs
-h3h6h6hDhD
Sanctioned, for the 2nd straight time, in a 2100m Vincennes Class C earlier this month. Has nothing to prove in this category though and, on good behaviour, can set the record straight
Ecurie Le Tremont
C
7 yrs
D-h0h6h4h2
2nd in a 2850m Lyon-Parilly Class D late-March. Has done nothing but improve lately and, even from the 2nd line, is unlikely to be far from the action
Ch Cavanna
G
8 yrs
1h2-h0h0h0
Disappointing 10th of 15 in a Class D over course and distance a fortnight back. Raffin has maintained faith though and will be out to put things right. Claim
Ph Rouliere
F
8 yrs
-h6h6h3h0h8
Unplaced in last 2, most recently 8th of 15 in a similar event here 2 weeks ago. Has references at this level and, with Gelormini reining, can get back in the game
H&S Development Bv
G
10 yrs
2-h0h2h0h9
Has twice failed to replicate his good Enghien performance, latterly 9th of 12 finishers in a 2100m Class C here 3 weeks ago, and can be passed over
Arnaud Trommenschlager
G
7 yrs
1h1h0h1h2hD
Quality individual making first appearance since faulting in a 2700m Class A here early-November. Barefoot for the occasion though and, if applied, can play a small part
Ecurie Breizh D'espace
G
8 yrs
4m8h0h0-h0
14th of 15 on comeback 2 weeks ago in a Class D over course and distance, picking up where he left off, and can be ruled out
Mme Sabine Mottier Grimault
G
9 yrs
3h4h7h7h9h6
Moderate 6th of 14 in a 2550m Reims Class D 9 days ago. Incurs the penalty again and others easier to back
Ecurie Luck
Race Overview
Third to the excellent Ino Du Lupin earlier in the year, HOVE PONT VAUTIER (9) has been showing his temperament lately but nonetheless has the wherewithal to win this, provided Paul Ploquin keeps him trotting. Winner of a similar event a month ago, HETRE D'OURVILLE (5) gets a 25m head-start and will be expected to apply the pressure, as will GIMS DU PLESSIS (11) whose return to form is just a question of time. GAULTHERIA (12) is reunited with Gabriele Gelormini who will who should logically get her back on the straight and narrow.
Selection:
9 - 5 - 11