10:30 Argentan
Prix Cave Henri IV - Attele
Harness
• 2875m
• €24,000
• 18
F
5 yrs
h4-h7h5h6h6h9
9th of 14 in a 3125m Ranes Class H 6 days ago. Shoes off this time but still not an obvious choice
Ecurie Jerome David
F
5 yrs
h8h0-h6hDh3hD
3rd in a Vire Class F before faulting in a 2575m Class F at Gournay-en-Bray 2 weeks ago. Faces a stiff test this time and others preferred
Ecurie Christophe Mallet
F
5 yrs
h1m5h4h2h1-hD
Lost her action on re-entry in a 2750m Class E at La Capelle earlier this month. Shoes still on and best to wait
Mathieu Blanquet
F
5 yrs
h4hDh0-hDh0hD
Sanctioned on comeback in a 2750m Class F at Le Grand-Fougeray on 9 May. Disappointing for some time, shoes back on, and has nothing to offer
Ecurie Danover
F
5 yrs
h8h5h4h3hD-h6
Debuts at the venue after coming 6th of 14, on re-entry, in a 2900m Challans Class G on 28 April. Will have come on for the run and can figure prominently
B Desmontils
F
5 yrs
h1hDh5h2h4-h6
6th of 8 finishers, on re-entry, in a 2200m Caen Class F 8 days ago. Shoes on again and best to hold off
P G Cavey
F
5 yrs
hD-h4hDh7hDh4
Complicated type but came a reassuring 4th of 9 in a 2825m Vire Class F on 8 May. Races first time barefoot, starts in front, and could pleasantly surprise
Franck Lesourd
F
5 yrs
h4h5h3mDh2h0
Last but one in a 2800m Tours Class F a fortnight ago. Much better when unshod and chances limited
A Le Courtois
F
5 yrs
h0-h7h3hDh6h5
5th of 15 in a 2825m Durtal Class F 6 days ago. Races shod this time and is not about to shake things up
Mme F Deboudaud
F
5 yrs
h4h5h3h4h5h5
Yet to get her nose in front but is an honest mare, latterly 5th, a place behind JUST DO IT LOVELY (7) in a 2825m Vire Class F on 8 May. Just front shoes off this time but worth keeping an eye on all the same
Ecurie Jerome David
F
5 yrs
h4h2-h7h7h2h4
Back in shape after a slow start to 2024, most recently 4th of 14 in a 2800m Cholet Class G on 1 May. Takes on some better horses this time, but benefits from a front-row break, and should hold her own
Ecurie Christophe Mallet
F
5 yrs
h4-hDh1hDh2hD
Has ample ability but never far from faulting, which she proved in a 2750m Elbeuf Class F 3 weeks ago. Has otherwise been in fine condition and with Mathieu Mottier reining can start to set the record straight
Mme N Viel-pierre
F
5 yrs
h6h2h7h3h1-h1
Has not been seen out since securing the double in a 2750m Cabourg Class E on 5 January. Stays shod for re-entry and can be passed over
Gregory Martens
F
5 yrs
mDm8mD-mDh7h6
Unremarkable 6th of 16 in a 2950m Le Mans Class F on 8 May. Shoes on and prospects slim
J M Bansard
F
5 yrs
h2hDh6mDh0h3
3rd of 10 in a 2750m Elbeuf Class F 3 weeks ago. Goes barefoot again but, at this level, will have too much to do
M Nadji
F
5 yrs
h2h4h4hD-h5h1
Returned to winning ways 8 days ago in a 2800m Vichy Class E. Loic Guinoiseau reining this time but still has every chance of pulling off the double
F Leblanc
F
5 yrs
hDh6h7h2h4h6
6th of 11 finishers in a 2675m Lisieux Class E mid-month, which was preceded by 2 decent performances and, with an incident-free trip, can challenge for a step on the podium
Ecurie Franck Harel
F
5 yrs
h1h8h2hDh4h1
Winner of a 2750m Ecommoy Class E last weekend. Has references here and is in with a shout of securing a 4th victory of 2024
M Hardy
Race Overview
Perfectly-engaged at the limit of earnings, JOSY DES LANDES (18) returned to winning ways just 8 days ago and, given how well she has performed here this year, confirmation would be no surprise. Sebastien Hardy will nevertheless be staying vigilant of JOCONDE DE RHEVE (16) who was victorious at Vichy on the same day, and JAMAICA PIYA (12) who will be dangerous if she deigns to stay in stride. JADESKA (17) is clearly in decent shape and while unlikely to impose, can still pick up a place cheque.
Selection:
18 - 16 - 12