17:50 Meslay Du Maine
Prix France Bleu Mayenne - Attele
Harness
• 2600m
• €20,000
• 15
F
4 yrs
Dh5-h3hDhD
Sanctioned, on re-entry, in a 2850m Laval Class E 2 weeks ago but has talent in abundance. Form is not in doubt and can win this if Eric Raffin keeps her trotting
Y Dreux
F
4 yrs
1mDhDmDh1mD
Won at Le Croise-Laroche early-March before faulting in a 2850m Laval monte Class E a fortnight back. On better behaviour though, could pleasantly surprise
D Rattier
F
4 yrs
2h6h1-h0h8
Disappointing 8th, behind KRISTALE (5), in a 2800m Cholet Class F on 29 April. Gets another crack at it though and is unlikely to disappoint this time
J Fernandes
F
4 yrs
7h2-h8h2h1
Has come good since being fitted with front pads, most recently getting off the mark in a 2700m Class F at Le Croise-Laroche on 29 April, and is ideally-placed to confirm
Ecurie Comte P De Montesson
F
4 yrs
-h3h1h5h3h4
Good, consistent filly that finished a courageous 4th of 13 in a 2800m Cholet Class F late last month. Faces a stiffer test here but can still figure prominently
M Dabouis
F
4 yrs
5h9m0h5hDh1
Won a 2800m Cholet Class F 2 weeks ago when barefoot for the first time. Takes on better here but still warrants respect
Ecurie S Et Ph Lemetayer
F
4 yrs
1h6h0h3h6h2
In the frame in 2 of last 3, latterly 2nd of 12 in a 2500m Reims Class F 3 weeks ago. Unlikely to have her day in the sun but can nevertheless pick up some crumbs
J Bescher
F
4 yrs
2h2h9-h1h7
Capable sort making first appearance since trotting 7th of 10 in a 2200m Caen Class F early-March. Shoes off for the occasion but starts wide and others preferred
J Fromentin
F
4 yrs
7h2h3h2h7hD
Kicked the year off well but below-par lately, latterly faulting in a 2725m Graignes Class E earlier in the month and is not about to spice things up
Jacky Geffroy
F
4 yrs
-h4h6h9h3h0
Disappointing 13th of 16 in a 2200m Caen Class E on 27 April. Sports a new configuration but others still easier to back
E Wagner
F
4 yrs
1h2-h8h2h6
Yet to establish herself right-handed, but came an encouraging 6th, behind KRISTALE (5) in Cholet race of reference. Hind shoes off, with Benjamin Rochard reining, and will be no easy touch
J L Rouffignac
F
4 yrs
Dh2h6-hDh8
8th of 10, behind KENTIA HAUFOR (14), in a 2800m Cholet Class F a fortnight ago, and is not about to change her ways
M Gallier
F
4 yrs
4h1hDh2hDhD
Has merit but sanctioned as often as not, most recently in a 2850m Class E at Maure-de-Bretagne on 30 April. On the back line and not a priority
Ecurie Delto
F
4 yrs
3h1h2-h7h2
Just once out of the frame in 5 starts, most recently 2nd of 10 in a 2800m Cholet Class F 2 weeks ago. Unshod-all-4 for the first time and will be dangerous if Damien Bonne positions her early
Ecurie Christian Bigeon
F
4 yrs
D-h8h4h3h7
7th of 12 in a 2700m Class F at La Capelle 11 days ago after having pleased at Chartres. In good company here and the draw only compounds matters
Thierry Massicot
F
4 yrs
1h6h8h8m3m3
Returns to the harness code after trotting 3rd of 8 in a 2850m Laval monte Class E 2 weeks ago. Handed a dreadful draw and chances slim
Pierrick Guignandon
Race Overview
Sent for a break after faulting in Paris, KELLISIA GIRL (1) did the same thing on her first start back, but did show her form and, racing barefoot this time, Eric Raffin is not about to let the same thing happen again. He will still feel the heat from recent Le Croise-Laroche winner, KELLE BLEUE (4) who enjoys a good spot behind the car, and the less-favourably-drawn, but no less-talented, KENTIA HAUFOR (14) who is first-time barefoot. Unshod behind, as she was at La Rochelle, KELLY CHALEONNAISE (11) will be reined by Benjamin Rochard and despite a second-line break, still looks a player.
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