16:55 Vincennes
Prix Marcel Gougeon - Attele
Harness
• 2849m
• €18,000
• 10
F
6 yrs
h7-h0h0h4hDh9
Disqualified at Chalons Champagne last month and only 9th at that venue over 2600m on 16 June. Not likely to trouble the judge
Baptiste Metaireau
G
6 yrs
h9h3hDhDh6h7
Out-of-sorts trotter with poor recent form. Finished a well-beaten 7th over 2900m at Amiens on 27 May
M Scannavino
G
6 yrs
hDh9-h0hDhDhD
Has made no impression in any of his 4 starts this year - disqualified in each of his last 3 . Others preferred
P Lebrault
G
6 yrs
h2h8h4m4hDh2
Returned to form with an improved/encouraging 2nd over 2700m at Le Croise-Laroche on 17 June. Need only repeat that performance to fight for victory
S Hoste
G
6 yrs
hDh5h2hDhDhD
Seldom far from a fault but has the means, especially with this shoeing configuration, to play a leading role if avoiding disqualification. All or nothing - again a question of wisdom
J P Mary
G
6 yrs
m4h3m4h9mDm6
Honest hard-knocker who seldom finishes far off the mark but rarely wins (just 1 victory in 54 starts). Has only a place chance
F Gaillard
F
6 yrs
h0h6h5m4m8h5
Didn't go unnoticed when 5th over 2700m at Graignes on 13 June. Has the means to get into the picture
William Souchet
G
6 yrs
h7h0h4h5h7h4
Consistent hard-knocker with sound references/form credentials, including a last-start 4th at Montluaon over 3025m on 16 June. Keep safe
F Lerenard
G
6 yrs
h2h3h5h0h5h9
Capable trotter with sound references at a higher level, although is currently out of sorts - only 9th at Enghien over 2150m on 2 May. Outsider
Ecurie Sm Crack
G
6 yrs
h0h0h5h0h9h4
Proven at this level and confirmed under these conditions. Caught the eye with a reassuring 4th over 2100m at this venue last time (4 June) - sets the standard
A Hiet
Race Overview
A modest claimer in which it could pay to side with IPSO DU FER (10), who is proven/confirmed at this level. IVOIRE D'ERPION (4), having proven his form in the provinces recently, and IGGY RUDLAND (5), if avoiding disqualification, have the means to fight for victory. ILLUSTRE DE CHENOU (8), INES TURGOT (7) and IRON MIJACK (9) complete the shortlist.
Selection:
10 - 4 - 5