10:28 Lyon-Parilly
Prix De La Cote D'amour - Attele
Harness
• 2000m
• €21,000
• 15
G
4 yrs
h3h1h4-h4h4hD
Had been on a decent run of form until faulting in a 2350m Angers Class E on 11 April. Starts on the inside here and is unlikely to disappoint
Ec J Ph Monclin
G
4 yrs
h7hD-hDh6h1h2
Revitalised of late, most recently coming 2nd in a 2850m Class F here 2 weeks ago. Has earned the right to step up in category and is well-placed to give this a good go. Place prospect
P Renaud
G
4 yrs
h2h4h3-h1hDh3
Faithful servant that trotted 3rd of 10 in a 2850m Feurs Class F late last month. Comes here fresh, is confirmed at the venue, and steps back up in class with a claim on a place in the frame
A Tintillier
G
4 yrs
h2h0h2h2-h5h4
4th in a 2825m Lignieres Class F 2 weeks ago. Is well-placed behind the car but, at this level, may be biting off more than he can chew
Ecurie Martial Gauvin
G
4 yrs
hDh2-h6h5h3h1
Sports a new configuration after winning a 2650m Avignon Class F on 10 April. Has a good spot behind the car and, although in more exalted company this time, should still hold his own
B Cury
G
4 yrs
h8h8h8-h5h1h4
Won late last month before trotting 4th in a 2825m Lignieres Class F a fortnight ago. Takes on some tougher element this time but the draw will do his chances no disservice
L Brechat
G
4 yrs
h0h4h3-h5h6h2
Got back in the game 2 months ago when 2nd of 10 in a 2150m Cagnes Class E. Breaks in front and, if race-fit, can get a look-in
B Bacarisse
C
4 yrs
hDh6h4-h7h8h9
Considerably better than his 9th of 10 in a 2700m Le Croise-Laroche Class E earlier this month would suggest, and does not make the long trip to see the sights. Chance
Benoit Macaigne
G
4 yrs
hDhDh6-h1hDh0
Kicked the year off victoriously but disappointing twice since, latterly 10th of 11 in a 3000m Class E at Marseille-Borely 11 days ago, and has no realistic chance
O Merle
G
4 yrs
h4h1hDhD-hDh7
7th of 12 in a 2850m Feurs Class C 3 weeks ago and will have nothing to offer here
F Nakache
G
4 yrs
hD-hDh2h0hDhD
Not devoid of ability but as difficult as they come, most recently sanctioned in a 2850m Class F here 2 weeks ago and can be passed over
Th Issautier
G
4 yrs
h3h1-h4hDh3h2
Honest trotter that was beaten only by a very good horse, in a 2050m Lyon-La Soie Class F a month back. Is new to the venue, and breaks from the rear, but still represents a respectable first-5 chance
Mme G Marniquet
G
4 yrs
h2h3h2m0h1hD
Can prove a handful, as he showed when sanctioned in a 2650m Marseille-Vivaux Class F a month ago, but can wrap this up if he replicates his penultimate performance
M Gallier
G
4 yrs
hDhDh9hD-h3h3
Still chasing that elusive first win but came an encouraging 3rd behind KINGLY DREAMS (2) in a 2850m Class F here mid-month. Handed an unfavourable draw though and chances limited
G Hornez
G
4 yrs
hDh7-hDm2mDmD
Back under harness after being sanctioned in a 2225m Feurs monte Class E 3 weeks ago and can be assured little, if any, support
Ecurie Thierry Raffegeau
G
4 yrs
hDh7-h2h2hDh1
Has taken well to racing unshod-all-4, most recently opening his account in a 2675m Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne Class F on 10 March. Has had time to freshen up but the draw will limit his prospects
B Cury
Race Overview
Terrific winner at Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne before faulting next time out, KEFREN BLEU (13) breaks from the 2nd line but is barefoot for the occasion and has the wherewithal to win this, provided Nathan Cormy can keep him focused. They will still encounter opposition from KINDER DE LA NAVE (8) who races unshod behind in a bid to make amends for his recent performance, and the better-positioned KINGLY DREAMS (2) who is like a horse reborn since starting to race barefoot. Barring his Saint-Galmier blip, KIMCOERE LE FOL (3) has been acquitting himself well this term and, from the 3-spot, should not be underestimated.
Selection:
13 - 8 - 2