19:20 Vincennes
Prix Tropiques Fm (prix Hygica) - Attele
Harness
• 2699m
• €40,000
• 15
G
4 yrs
Dh5h0h8hDhD
Quickly sanctioned in a 2850m Class D here last weekend. Front pads fitted this time and not an obvious choice
Cuadra Balear
C
4 yrs
0h3h2h0h2hD
Encouraged at Royan before being sanctioned in a 2950m Vichy Class D earlier this month. Has never delivered racing left-handed and can be passed over
A Bloquet
G
4 yrs
-h3h4h8hDh3
Has not been seen out since trotting 3rd of 13 in a similar event in late-March. Shod for re-entry though and best to hold off
Ecurie Thierry Raffegeau
G
4 yrs
DhDh0h1h1h3
Made a solid Vincennes debut when 3rd in a Class D 2 weeks ago, after having won 2 in a row at Caen, and despite the step up in category, can nevertheless hold his own
Scuderia Trotto Italia Sas
C
4 yrs
2hDhD-hDhD
Picked up this term where he left off last season, sanctioned in a Class D over course and distance early-April. Races barefoot for the first time but others still easier to back
Mme Sonja Biasino
G
4 yrs
Dh6h0hDhDhD
Tricky character that faulted in a 2850m Laval Class C last week and must first get his house in order
Maxime Lestienne
C
4 yrs
5h6-h5h2h5
5th of 8 finishers in a 2175m Class C here 10 days ago. Placed on lone start over 2700m and, while not a contender, will nevertheless generate some interest
Ecurie D' Embeli
G
4 yrs
3-h3h1hDh0
Failed to live up to expectations when last but one in a 2100m Class D here a month back, but is a quality trotter and racing barefoot could well be his ticket to redemption
Ecurie Thierry Raffegeau
C
4 yrs
1hDh6-hDh1
Complicated but classy colt that made short work of a Class D under these conditions mid-May and, with application, can repeat
Guy Chaumont
C
4 yrs
0-hDh4h1h6
Won a Class E under these conditions before coming a respectable 6th of 15 in a 2100m Class D here on 14 May. David Thomain reining this time but still no more than a minor place prospect
Ch Germain
C
4 yrs
1h2h5h6h9h4
Decent 4th of 11 in a 2950m Toulouse Class B last week but would be better served by racing clockwise, and others preferred
Stall Dream Catcher Doo Sombor
G
4 yrs
4-h6h6h3h6
6th of 11, a place behind KASH DE TAGOR (15), in a 3000m Marseille-Borely Class B mid-May, 2 weeks after placing over course and distance, and will be expected to finish in the mix
J Davet
G
4 yrs
2-m2m7m3mD
Unseen since being sanctioned in a monte Gr.3 over course and distance on 20 February. Has other priorities and can be ruled out
Th Desoubeaux
C
4 yrs
5h9h3h1h4h1
Facile winner of a 2700m Class D at Le Croise-Laroche on 22 May. Is proven over the main track and looks main threat to KAMARAN MADRIK (9)
Th Devouassoux
C
4 yrs
Dh4h4h2h1h5
Produced a brace of good performances before coming 5th of 11 in a 3000m Marseille-Borely Class B on 17 May. Is barefoot this time and worth retaining for a spot in first 5
G Regourd
G
4 yrs
1-hDhDhDh9
9th of 13 finishers, on comeback, in a 2850m Laval Class C 9 days ago. Excels for his driver though, who will be loathe to pass up such a good opportunity
Maxime Guyon
Race Overview
KAMARAN MADRIK (9) may be a handful but his ability is not in question and the nature of his recent course-and-distance victory augurs well for his chances of securing the double. That said, KANEM (14) is enjoying something of a resurgence and will be no pushover. KOQUERY DU BUISSON (8) is barefoot as he was when victorious here in April and looks set to put things right. Well-engaged at the limit of earnings, KOALA BLUE (16) has a race under his belt and, twice a winner for Alexandre Abrivard, races unshod behind for the first time and will be dangerous if he stays in stride.
Selection:
9 - 14 - 8
