16:25 Vincennes
Prix Okda - Attele
Harness
• 2849m
• €46,000
• 15
C
5 yrs
Won over a mile at Modena late-May, has just hind shoes fitted this time, but still looks to be out of his league
Matteo Andrea Grimaldi
C
5 yrs
Makes first foray north of the border after securing the hat-trick at home, most recently over 1600m at Villanova d’Albenga late-April, but in this company will have his work cut out
Sc Union Perfect Srl
G
5 yrs
h8-h0h0
Last of 11 finishers, on re-entry, in 17 May race of reference. Has shown little liking for Vincennes and can be passed over
Equos Racing Team Srl
C
5 yrs
h0h0h4hD
Showed improvement here on 10 May before faulting, when clearly full of running, in a 2100m Class E here a week later. On better behaviour though can start to set the record straight
Paolo Galassini
C
5 yrs
hDhDh1h2
Won at Reims before trotting 2nd to DJANGO HILL (14) in a 2100m Class E here mid-May. Returns to racing barefoot and, with application, can finish close
Chelsea Srls
C
5 yrs
4-hDh9h8h6
Yet to prove himself in France but ran an encouraging 6th of 11 finishers in a 2700m Class C here 3 weeks ago. Still has more to find though
Pasquale Brisciano
G
5 yrs
hDh0h5h4
Plainly on the way up after coming 4th to DJANGO HILL (14) in race of reference. Takes on a tougher task this time however and is unlikely to spring any surprises
M Capoccitti
C
5 yrs
h9hD
Won 4 straight in Italy after returning from Vincennes empty-handed, most recently over 2060m in Bologna. Barefoot again but still not a priority
Trenta E Quaranta Srls
C
5 yrs
3m9m0m7-mD
Still in the running when sanctioned in a 2700m Class C here 3 weeks ago. Form is not in question though and the new configuration may be just the ticket. Claim
M Finetti
C
5 yrs
5h3h3h9h5h5
Returns to racing with front pads fitted after coming 5th of 11 finishers in a 2800m Rambouillet Class E on 9 June. 3rd last time under these conditions but looks more a minor place prospect this time around
F Pezzot
G
5 yrs
6-h0h9h4h1
Has done nothing but improve since returning from his break, most recently winning a 2850m Laval Class E a month back. Steps up in category though, has no particular love for the main track, but will still generate interest
Ecurie J R
F
5 yrs
2h8h6h7hDhD
Useful over course and distance but sanctioned [as favourite] in a 3000m Nantes Class E on re-entry early-June, and appears to need another run
Ecurie B
C
5 yrs
hDhD
Sanctioned in both French starts, latterly a 2700m Class D here on 10 May. Comes here fresh, barefoot, and will be in with a shout if Francois Lagadeuc keeps him trotting from one end of the track to the other
Fc Bryggen Aps
C
5 yrs
h1
Secured the hat-trick in Germany before winning a 2100m Class E here mid-May. Steps up in category but still looks thoroughly capable of doubling his money
Mlle Karin Walter-mommert
G
5 yrs
5h4h3h7hDh4
Showed tenacity to come 4th of 16 in a 2700m Class D here 2 weeks ago and, with form maintained, can repeat
G Nael
F
5 yrs
6mDmDhDhDmD
Sanctioned in last 5, most recently a 2250m Enghien monte Class D early-May and, even with just front pads fitted, can expect to have few takers
Ecurie Alexandre Pillon
Race Overview
DIE HARD (ITY) (9) is certainly not the easiest of horses to handle, and was still in the mix before faulting here last month; fitted with front pads this time, he can finally open his French account, provided Eric Raffin keeps him trotting. DJANGO HILL (14) made no bones about imposing here on his maiden French outing and looks thoroughly capable of repeating. HUGO TROJBORG (13) has yet to get around unscathed since coming south but is clearly a serious trotter and, barefoot this time, will be no pushover if he deigns to keep his action together. JUST BUILT (15) reassured here a fortnight ago and a similar effort would assure him another cheque.
Selection:
9 - 14 - 13