10:18 Caen
Prix De Martainville - Attele
Harness
• 2450m
• €24,000
• 16
F
3 yrs
h7hDh4h7h3
Produced her career-best performance when 3rd of 10 finishers, at 97/1, in a 2050m Cabourg Class E earlier this month but confirmation will have to wait
Ecurie Franck Blandin
F
3 yrs
hDh2hDh4
4th of 10 finishers, a place behind LOVELY DU VALLON (3), in a 2875m Meslay-du-Maine Class F on 16 May but a repeat seems most improbable
Ecurie Salleloise
F
3 yrs
h2-h3hD
In the frame in first 2, including over 2200m on debut here, before faulting in a 2275m Nantes Class E earlier this month but can play a leading role if she stays focused
Ecurie Hunter Valley
F
3 yrs
h1
Showed little in last year's qualification but made no bones about winning a 2725m Lisieux Class F on debut late last month and although unlikely to repeat can still finish in first 3
Ecurie D' Heripre
F
3 yrs
DhDh7h2h4h3
Has started to come good over recent months, latterly 3rd of 8 finishers in a 2900m Bourigny Class G earlier in the month and in this company, will have little to offer
Ph E Trible
F
3 yrs
4hDh5hDh6h7
Not totally devoid of talent but drops back in class after coming last but one in a 2925m Cagnes Class A in early-March. Is sure to need the run though and best to wait
R Jean
F
3 yrs
6hDm1h0m5h7
Last of 7 in a 2700m Vincennes Class D mid-May. Has other priorities and can be passed over
Ecurie Franck Blandin
F
3 yrs
h6h6h0h1h3
Enjoying a renaissance since starting to race with pads. Surprise 3rd of 13 in a 2550m Reims Class E a month ago but faces a tall order on this occasion
F Pecile
F
3 yrs
h3h4hDh1
Has shown decent aptitude so far, latterly winning a 2200m Vitre Class G on 2 June. Has references on a hard surface but, in this company, is not an obvious choice
Ph Dewulf
F
3 yrs
h3h4h2h5h0
Never at her ease when last of 10 in a 2050m Cabourg Class E on 1 June. Should appreciate Caen conditions but must first re-establish her credentials
Ecurie La Petteviniere
F
3 yrs
h7h3h1
Got off the mark at Laval in good order mid-May, winning a 2850m Class F. Will have come on for the run and is not incapable of confirming
Ecurie Rib
F
3 yrs
hDh6h2hDh1
Tricky character that got off the mark in a 2675m Erbray Class G 11 days ago. Takes on better this time but the nature of her success augurs well for her chances of making first 5
Ecurie S C Rousselle
F
3 yrs
Dh4hDh4h8h1
Pleasant winner of a 2550m Class G at Gournay-en-Bray a month back. Unlikely to repeat but should still give an honourable account
Mme N Viel-pierre
F
3 yrs
h4h5h8-h1
Has not been seen out since tenaciously winning a 2725m Lisieux Class F 3 months ago. Fitted with 4 pads again though, has been entrusted to David Thomain, and will be afforded every chance
P Lecat
F
3 yrs
h3-h5h4h1
Winner of a 2650m Alencon Class F on 2 June. Tends to show more on turf but cannot be discounted
Mme C Gougeon
F
3 yrs
hDhDh1h2
Won at Ecommoy before running 2nd of 7 finishers in a 2400m Class E at Nort-sur-Erdre 12 days ago. Looks good enough to compete at this level and can even have her day in the sun
A Dabouis
Race Overview
After a brace of sanctions to kick off her career, LOLLIPOP STAR (16) has since shown a very different side and even though stepping up in category, she nevertheless looks the one to beat. LINA DU RIB (11) has done nothing but improve since her April debut and looks the main threat, however LOVELY DU VALLON (3) has shown considerable promise and will be no pushover if Franck Nivard keeps her trotting. Yoann Lebourgeois drove LIZA D'HERIPRE (4) to victory first time out and legitimately bids to do so again.
Selection:
16 - 11 - 3