20:15 Vichy
Prix Gaston Roussel - Monte
G
7 yrs
2m2m2m2m2m7
Reliable performer under the saddle, especially without his irons - finished 2nd in 5 consecutive starts before his latest (7th) outing over 2700m at Vincennes on 28 June. Not taken lightly
Ecurie Stephane Bourlier
G
9 yrs
4m5m7h0m2m2
Finished 2nd in his 2 starts last month, both in mounted races at this venue - the latest over 2200m on 20 June. Won't be far off the mark
A Taieb
G
9 yrs
9hDhDh9h0h5
Inconsistent performer in the harness category but showed enough in that code to warrant respect in his first start under the saddle. Didn't go unnoticed when 5th over 2550m at Reims on 22 June
D Duval
F
6 yrs
4-h3h1m3h1
Versatile mare at the top of her game currently. Finished 3rd in her only appearance under the saddle in March before a last-start success in the harness category at Beaumont on 25 May - sets the standard
Mme A De Senneville
C
6 yrs
0hDm5m4m2m2
Consistent hard-knocker with sound references/form credentials - has finished 2nd in back-to-back recent outings, the latest over track and trip on 26 June. Keep safe
J Rattina
G
11 yrs
DhDm4m9mDhD
Disqualified at Vincennes in his last outing of 2023 and was sanctioned on his reappearance over track and trip on 17 June. Watch for now
Mme C Noyon
F
6 yrs
7hDh6m7h9mD
Tricky customer but retains the means to make her presence felt if avoiding disqualification. Needs to bounce back from a recent faux pas under the saddle at Bordeaux on 19 June - dark horse
J L De Marin De Montmarin
G
9 yrs
8m8m6mDm8m0
Out of sorts and most effective when unshod. Best watched for racing plated on this occasion having finished 11th over 2850m at Vincennes on 21 June
Sebastien Guillou
G
7 yrs
-hDhDh0hDmD
Disqualified in 4 of 5 appearances this year, including his latest at Vincenns on 14 June when switched to the mounted category. Others preferred
J Cachia
G
11 yrs
3m6m1m9mDmD
Well-performed veteran with references under the saddle in this shoe-fitting. Out of sorts recently and disqualified in his last 2 starts, the latest at Vincennes on 21 June, but he shouldn't be underestimated
S Decoulgens
G
11 yrs
3m2-mDh6h8
Versatile hard-knocker with sound references/form credentials in both codes. Far from disgraced (8th) in a harness race at Castillonnes on 8 May and is one to keep an eye on back under the saddle - beware
I P Blanchon
G
9 yrs
DhDhDhDhDh6
Disqualified in 5 consecutive outings before a reassuring last start (6th) at Cavaillon in a harness race over 2525m. Has no references under the saddle
Marc Mathevet
G
10 yrs
9-h8hDh6h9
Capable veteran whose efficiency under the saddle in this barefoot configuration is beyond doubt. Seldom far off the mark but has only a place chance after a disappointing 9th at Hyeres on 29 May
Ecurie Julry
G
9 yrs
5h0h8h7m3m4
Rejuvenated, well-performed veteran with references at a higher level in the mounted code. Showed his form and well-being by finishing 4th under the saddle over 2875m at Enghien on 15 June - danger
Ecurie Breizh D'espace
Race Overview
IMPLORA MAUZUN (4) is at the top of her game and will be hard to beat. FALCON D'ESPACE (14), HOMMAGE LUDOIS (1) and INBREED (5) are best equipped to make life difficult for the selection. FULGURIS SEGAH (2) and DIEGO DECOULGENS (10) complete the shortlist.
Selection:
4 - 14 - 1