09:35 Lyon-Parilly
Prix De La Dordogne - Attele
Harness
• 2849m
• €24,000
• 16
G
5 yrs
P8P3P2
Back in business since returning to racing barefoot, most recently 2nd of 9 in a 2650m Carpentras Class H mid-month. In better company this time but breaks in front and should not be far off the mark
D Passard
G
5 yrs
PDPDP0
Capable but as capricious as they come. 10th of 11 in a 3000m Borely Class E last month and is unlikely to influence the result
Mme A Gauthier-Macaire
G
5 yrs
P4P1P3
In fine shape, most recently 3rd of 9 in a 2600m Class G here 3 weeks ago, but in this company is not about to spring a surprise
Ecurie Griff
G
5 yrs
5-P3P8
8th of 10 in a 2625m Paray-le-Monial Class F early-April but in this category will have too much to do
J Viale
G
5 yrs
P5P1P6
Won at Lyon-La Soie before coming a modest 6th of 9 in a 2600m Class G here last month. Barefoot this time but chances still appear limited
Ecurie Du Sablier
G
5 yrs
3-PDP6
Surprising 6th of 15 in a 2000m Class F here on 2 April. Has a good engagement though and racing unshod-all-4, can wrap this up
Ecurie Jean Michel Gaudin
G
5 yrs
P1P2PD
Disqualified last time out at Feurs on 8 April. In good form before that and can bounce back to beat these rivals if in the mood
Ecurie Louis D'aur
C
5 yrs
P2P2P2
On a long losing run but has been runner-up in his last three starts, with the latest being in Class D at Lyon La Soie over 2700m on 10 April. Go close again
Ecurie Vigene
G
5 yrs
PDP2P6
Pleased at Feurs before coming a respectable, but never dangerous, 6th of 12 in a Class D over course and distance on 2 April. Races barefoot this time though and will generate some interest
Christophe Escuder
G
5 yrs
PDP6P5
Honest trotter that came 5th of 8, behind JUST PAT (15), in a 2050m Feurs Class E 3 last month. Not a priority but will nevertheless acquit himself honourably
G Raffestin
G
5 yrs
P1P7P4
4th of 12 in a 2600m Saint-Galmier Class E on 6 March. Has been given ample time to recuperate and even from the back row, can play an important part. Chance
A Tintillier
G
5 yrs
-PD122
2nd in a 2100m monte Class E here late March. Has other priorities and can be ruled out
Ecurie Jean Michel Gaudin
G
5 yrs
P5PDPD
Sanctioned in a 2650m Avignon Class E on 10 April and appears to have nothing to offer
Ch Schandrin
G
5 yrs
PDPDP1
Has disqualification issues but did win his latest start in Class F at Saint-Galmier over 2650m on 21 April. Can double up if in the mood
Ecurie S R Trot
G
5 yrs
P7P4P2
Sprinted well to come 2nd of 8 in a 2050m Feurs Class E 3 weeks ago. On the back line but seldom lets the side down and is not about to start now
F Tauleigne
C
5 yrs
PDP2P8
8th of 12 behind JAGUAR JENILOU (9) in a Class D over course and distance earlier this month. Drops back in category and can more than make amends
Ecurie Du Vieux Chene
Race Overview
JOKER DES FORGES (7) starts from the inside of the second line and ought to make amends for his recent disqualification at Feurs. However, JANGO (8) wouldn't be winning out of turn after finishing 2nd in three consecutive outings. JIFF DES CELLIERS (6), ideally engaged on the front line and barefoot for the first time in his career, is another candidate for success with improvement expected. Consistent JENJOY MAYBE (11) is another capable of getting involved in the fight for victory, as is JUST PAT (15) who caught the eye recently with an encouraging last-start 2nd.
Selection:
7 - 8 - 6