15:10 Vincennes
Prix Sapientia - Monte
Trotting
• 2699m
• €46,000
• 14
G
5 yrs
mDm2m2m4m1m2
At the peak of his powers - boasts good recent form and physical condition, confirmed as much with a 2nd at Nantes over 2275m on 3 June. Candidate for success
Ch Clin
G
5 yrs
hDm1m4m4hDmD
Seldom far from a fault but has the undeniable means to make his presence felt, if avoiding disqualification. Shouldn't be hastily condemned after his latest faux pas at Chartres on 2 June
Ecurie Louis Baudron
C
5 yrs
m2m2m5m3h6h1
Versatile trotter with sound references/form credentials under the saddle in this shoeing configuration. Built on a pleasing comeback 6th in a harness race by winning in that category at Reims on 15 June - dangerous
Peter Corty
G
5 yrs
m1m6m7m1m2m2
Consistent performer under the saddle in this shoeing configuration - has finished 2nd in consecutive recent outings, the latest over 2825m at Mondoubleau on 16 June. Not taken lightly
Antonin Andre
G
5 yrs
mDmDmDm1h0h8
Has already established himself under the saddle and boasts sound references in this category on this track. Would've benefitted from a a recent comeback outing (8th) in a 3000m harness race at Nantes on 3 June
M Pigaut
G
5 yrs
mD-m4m1m5m2m1
Resumed winning ways with a last-start success over 2850m at Chartres on 2 June. Will remain competitive
Ecurie Haras Des Quatre Vents
G
5 yrs
m5hDmDm2mDm3
Tricky customer with sound references - boasts the form and experience to make his presence felt if avoiding disqualification. Confirmed as much with a reassuring 3rd over 2850m at Chartres on 2 June
Ecurie B
G
5 yrs
m6m5-m9m8mDm8
Hard-knocker who seldom finishes far off the mark but has no more than a minor place chance here, after his last-start 8th at Rambouillet on 16 June. Others preferred
E Cloarec
G
5 yrs
h0h2h3h4h2hD
Seldom far from a fault in the harness category but has revealed sufficient means, especially with this shoeing configuration (4th over 2875m at Enghien in April) to warrant respect in his first start under the saddle. Lurker
Y Desmet
G
5 yrs
h4m1h3hDm2hD
Finished 2nd under the saddle in this shoeing configuration over 2800m at Cholet on 14 June. Dark horse
Ecurie Noel Langlois
C
5 yrs
m1h8m3m6m3m7
Has nothing to prove at this level and is most effective in this barefoot configuration. Finished 7th (shod) over 2725m at Lisieux on 7 June but is now unshod with Benjamin Rochard engaged - keep safe
Ecurie L M David
G
5 yrs
m4mDm3h4mDm4
Delicate but versatile trotter with sufficient means - usually performs well when avoiding disqualification, and confirmed as much by finishing a good 4th in a 2725m mounted race at Lisieux on 7 June. Attractive outsider
Alexandre Angot
G
5 yrs
hDh1hDh1h1mD
Lacks references in the mounted code and was disqualified last time in his first start under the saddle - 2600m at Nancy on 31 May - so is best watched for now
P Desprez
G
5 yrs
m3h0m2mDm4h0
Most effective under the saddle in this barefoot configuration, so could do better than her latest (11th) outing in a harness race (shod) over 2850m at Laval on 5 June
Ecurie Bertrand Lefevre
G
5 yrs
hDm3-m4m2m2m1
Last-start winner over 2875m at Enghien on 15 March in this shoeing configuration. Respected on his return
Mme Sonja Biasino
Race Overview
With the benefit of a much-needed comeback outing (in a harness race) under his belt, it could pay to follow the progress of JET DES MALBERAUX (5) on his return to the mounted code saddle in this shoeing configuration. JOBERMAN DU HOME (1) is enjoying a good spell and ought to continue his momentum, so will make life difficult for the selection. Last-start winner JOTT DU BOCAGE (6), delicate JULIENAS DE VRIE (2), who retains undeniable means, and recent scorer JUPITER DU PERCHE (15), even on his return from a break, are also likely to be competitive for a spot on the podium. JOAQUIM DIESCHOOT (3) completes the shortlist.
Selection:
5 - 1 - 6