18:32 Meslay Du Maine
Prix Des Tulipes - Attele
Harness
• 2875m
• €17,500
• 15
F
3 yrs
Untried filly that set off no fireworks in qualification last November and already looks out of her depth
M Lemercier
F
3 yrs
Left a good impression in qualification here last autumn, hails from a very good home, and will be expected to give an honourable account
Ecurie Christian Bigeon
F
3 yrs
Qualified in 1'17'9 at Caen last summer, will have come into herself over the winter, but best to hold off first time out
L Barassin
F
3 yrs
hD
Qualified nicely here last year but faulted on debut in a 2800m Cholet Class F 2 weeks ago. Matthieu Abrivard reining this time and is not one to be underestimated
Ecurie Ld-M Abrivard
F
3 yrs
hD
Sanctioned, first time out, in a 2600m Landivisiau Class G last week and is not about to garner much support
Ecurie Du Closet
F
3 yrs
hDh7
Respectable but unthreatening 7th of 10 in a 2850m Laval Class E 2 weeks ago and is not about to shake things up
Ecurie Delto
F
3 yrs
7hDh5h7hDhD
Returns to racing shod after faulting in a 2900m Amiens Class F 12 days ago and can expect to remain friendless in the markets
Ecurie Stardust Racing
F
3 yrs
DhDh3h0-hD
Unraced since faulting in a 2725m Lisieux Class F 2 months ago. Has demonstrated limited aptitude for the game and is unlikely to spring any surprises
Ph Barbe
F
3 yrs
h5h7h3
Takes on a better bunch after coming 3rd of 8 in a 2150m Ranes Class G late last month. Is fitted with 4 pads for the occasion though and will have her supporters
Gaetan Baldi
F
3 yrs
7h4m7h8mDhD
Sanctioned, for the 2nd straight time, in a 2825m Vire Class F last week and, fitted with pads or not, has no realistic chance
Antonin Andre
F
3 yrs
h8h2
Has not been seen out since finishing 2nd of 7 in a 2300m Argentan Class F 3 months ago. Will be fresh and is unlikely to disappoint. First-5 chance
Ecurie J P Raffre
F
3 yrs
h2
Confirmed his excellent qualification with 2nd of 9 in a 2000m Rambouillet Class F a fortnight back. Is sure to have progressed and looks the main danger to LOVELY DU VALLON (14)
Ecurie Des Charmes
F
3 yrs
h2
Left a very good impression on debut 2 weeks ago when 2nd of 9 in a 2800m Cholet Class F. Will have come on for the run and looks a player
G Couge
F
3 yrs
h2
Has not been seen out since coming 2nd in a 2200m Caen Class F on debut last September. Will have come on over the winter and can get straight down to business
Ecurie Hunter Valley
F
3 yrs
hDh2hD
Has placed just once in 3, most recently sanctioned in a 2850m Laval Class F on 19 April, and will have few takers
Ecurie Salleloise
F
3 yrs
h5h6h2
Sports 4 pads for the first time after coming 2nd of 7 in a 2500m Class G at Bihorel-les-Rouen late-April and, in this company, will be competitive for a place on the podium
Pascal Gerard
Race Overview
Beaten only by a very good filly on her debut last autumn, LOVELY DU VALLON (14) will be partnered by Franck Nivard this time and looks a serious proposition. LILIBET (12), who trotted 2nd on her recent racecourse bow, leads the opposition, together with the well-engaged, and padded, LOUVE DE REVE D'OR (16) who showed her promise late last month, and LILY BECO (13) who was most impressive at Cholet first time out.
Selection:
14 - 12 - 16