12:10 Argentan
Prix Des Dahlias - Attele
Harness
• 2875m
• €27,000
• 17
G
7 yrs
h8h0h8-h0h0h0
Disappointing this year. Faulted a fortnight ago in a 2575m Class H at Gournay-en-Bray and, even with hind shoes off, is out of his depth
P M Enault
C
7 yrs
h7m5m3h0h0hD
Sanctioned in a 3000m Class E at Le Neuborg last weekend, but is no longer the horse he once was and can be passed over
Mlle K Malherbe
F
8 yrs
h8h8-h0h0h6h0
Lost her way at the end of last summer and has picked up this term where she left off, latterly 12 of 16 in a 2650m Alencon Class F 2 weeks ago, and can be ruled out
H Marie
F
7 yrs
h8h5h8-h2h5h3
Returned from her break in excellent shape, most recently 3rd of 14 in a 2600m Class F at Blain-Bouvron-Le Gavre late-April. David Thomain reining and, from the front line, can make her presence felt
S Tessier
G
7 yrs
h4h2h9h5-h2h0
Came 2nd in a minor claimer before finishing 14th of 16 in a 2800m Rambouillet Class F on 21 April. Can trot when applied but still no more than a minor place chance
Arnaud Trommenschlager
G
8 yrs
h3h4-h0h4h2h3
Quality element that goes either direction. 3rd of 11 in a 2850m Maure-de-Bretagne Class F a fortnight ago and is would be no surprise to see him trot his way into the frame
Y Dreux
G
8 yrs
h0-h0h0h1hDhD
Erratic type making first start since being sanctioned in a 2550m Bordeaux Class E late-December. Shoes on and no danger
Ecurie Victo
G
9 yrs
h9h3h4h0mDmD
Unexceptional these days, sanctioned mid-month in a 2725m Lisieux Class E, and even racing barefoot, can expect to have few takers
Ecurie Matthieu Varin
F
7 yrs
hDh8h3hDh1h2
Won at Cherbourg a month ago before missing out by little in a 3000m Nantes Class E on 9 May. Pleased on only start here and looks a serious contender for the spoils
D Armellini
G
8 yrs
h0h7h5h6h4h5
Capable element but stays shod for comeback, not having raced since coming 5th of 11 in a 2725m Graignes Class E last September, and will need the run
Ecurie Des Charmes
G
8 yrs
m5h2h0-h5h6h6
Unremarkable 6th behind HAZILYS (13) in a 2850m Maure-de-Bretagne Class E late-April, but will be fully-fit by now and is unlikely to disappoint
A Triomphe
G
7 yrs
h6h4hDh5h3hD
Made the frame at Mauquenchy before faulting in a 2450m Caen Class E on 22 April. Sanctioned on only Argentan start but is no slouch when applied and will garner support
Ecurie Sebastien Houyvet
F
7 yrs
h1h2h0-h2h2h4
Fine campaigner that came 4th of 8 finishers in a 2850m Maure-de-Bretagne Class E late last month. Is better racing clockwise though and can wrap this up
Mme D Mottier
G
9 yrs
h8h0h6h7h0-h8
Last of 8, on re-entry, in a 2800m Cholet Class F mid-month. Shoes on again and has nothing to offer
Ecurie Danover
G
8 yrs
h2h4h5-h8h0h0
Disappointing since the layoff, most recently last of 10 in a 2800m Carhaix Class F early last month, and is unlikely to cause an upset
Ecurie Decoopman
G
8 yrs
h2-h7h4h0h7h5
5th of 14 in a 2850m Vincennes Class D earlier this month. Enjoys a good entry and, in this company, looks a respectable place prospect
M Pigaut
G
8 yrs
h0h9h7-h8h8h8
Benefits from a good engagement but will need to improve on last weekend's 8th of 17 in a 2825m Durtal Class F
Ecurie E Varin
Race Overview
HAZILYS (13) took no time getting back in shape following the winter break and, sporting modified shoeing, has every chance of winning a race of this nature. Mathieu Mottier will still be keeping a sharp eye on HOLLYWOOD NIGHT (9) who has hardly put a foot wrong lately. It is only a matter of time before the good GOSPEL VET (11) comes good again but he is unbeaten in 2 Argentan starts and returns to the venue with a competitive hand to play. GOGO DES MALBERAUX (16) takes a dip in category, reverts to racing with front pads, and will not be far from the action if he can replicate his Vincennes performance.
Selection:
13 - 9 - 11