15:45 Vincennes
Prix Hersilia - Monte
G
9 yrs
m5mDm5m0h0m0
Soundly beaten in each of his last three starts, including both comeback appearances this year - the latest in this code over 2875m at Enghien on 18 April. Best watched for now
Antonin Andre
G
9 yrs
h7h9mDh5-h0h9
Won a mounted race over 2675m at Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne in May last year but hasn't looked the same since, finishing unplaced in all 8 subsequent outings - the latest in a 2600m harness race at Chalons on 28 April
Ecurie Du Rabutin
G
8 yrs
mDm3mDm9-m5m3
Sparked improvement to finish a reassuring 3rd over 3200m at Fougeres on 1 May in his second appearance after a lengthy layoff. Could have more to offer
Ecurie Watch Buy Win
F
7 yrs
h5-h0h0h5h3h2
Well-performed mare in the harness category and recently rediscovered her form in that code - finished 2nd over 2550m at Reims in a Quinte+ event non 17 April. Keep safe
D Marcon
G
9 yrs
m0m0h0h3h4h5
Rejuvenated veteran who hasn't finished far off the mark in each of his last three outings in the harness category, the latest (5th) over 2725m at Graignes on 3 May. Lacks references under the saddle
Stephane Paillard
G
7 yrs
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Reliable trotter in this sphere and whose competitiveness under the saddle at this level has already been proven. Confirmed as much by finishing 4th over 2550m at Reims on 17 April
Ecurie Pierre Levesque
G
7 yrs
m4m1m2hDhDh0
Consistent veteran performer with sound references/form credentials under the saddle. Made no impression in 3 comeback outings in the harness code (the latest over 2800m at Rambouillet on 21 April) but will fare better here
Gervais Pascal Huard
G
8 yrs
m3m2m2m2m1-mD
Dependable veteran in the mounted category. Disqualified on his reappearance (15 April) over 2875m at Argentan but could have improved with the benefit of that much-needed comeback outing. Not taken lightly
Ecurie Haras D'authise
G
8 yrs
m3m2m2m1m6-m7
A model of consistency with sound references/form credentials in the mounted category at this level. Would have benefitted from a much-needed comeback outing (7th) over 2850m at Laval on 25 April - capable of doing better
Ch Henry
Race Overview
HARAGONAIS (7) has been teed up for this return to his preferred discipline with three comeback outings in the harness category, and he should prove an entirely different proposition back under the saddle so seems the one to side with. HUIS CLOS (6) has performed encouragingly in consecutive recent appearances and is likely to pose a threat. GEVREY D'AUTHISE (8), despite his disqualification last time in his seasonal pipe-opener, showed enough last season to be competitive in a race of this nature. HAILEY D'OURVILLE (4) cannot be underestimated in her first start in the mounted category.
Selection:
7 - 6 - 8