20:45 Vichy
Prix De Feurs - Raymond Goleo - Attele
G
7 yrs
5h2h9h7h9h1
Last-start winner of a 2900m Class G event at Arras on 30 June. Will find this tougher
Ecurie Danover
C
7 yrs
/h0-h0h2hD
Tricky customer with the undeniable means to succeed at this level if avoiding disqualification. Has to bounce back from a recent faux pas at Marseille-Vivaux (15 June) but is more than capable - keep safe
Mlle M Le Vexier
G
7 yrs
8h0h0hDh5h2
Caught the eye with an encouraging 2nd over 2050m at Agen on 15 June. Has a good winning chance
Ecurie Initial
G
7 yrs
5h8h9h9h0h3
Proved his competitiveness in a 2625m amateur race at Villeneuve-sur-Lot on 30 June, finishing 3rd. Place chance
Francis Geldhof
G
7 yrs
6-h2h9hDh9
Capable veteran, even in this shoeing configuration, though has lost his way/form recently - only 9th at Avignon over 2675m on 2 June. For another day
I P Blanchon
G
7 yrs
9m8h5h8h5h0
Inconsistent at a higher level but retains sufficient means to fight for victory in a race of this nature, despite finishing a well-beaten 11th over 2150m at this venue on 20 June. On the shortlist
Ph Nicolini
G
7 yrs
0hDh1hDh4h7
Confirmed under these conditions and his competitiveness at this level is assured. Only 7th last time over 3200m at Montmirail but is undeniably capable of a better showing here
B Goussin
F
7 yrs
6h0h6h6m5h7
Awkwardly positioned behind the autostart but boasts sound references/form credentials at this level, especially in this barefoot configuration. Not taken lightly despite a recent 7th (shod) here on 20 June
Ecurie De Belgrave
F
7 yrs
7hDh0h0h0h7
Went off the boil some time ago and confirmed as much by only finishing 7th in a 2800m claimer at Bollene on 23 June. Others preferred
F Bouelle
F
7 yrs
0h8h0h2hDh9
Capable but unreliable veteran mare, rarely seen in this shoeing configuration but is best watched for now. Finished 9th (barefoot) at Montlucon over 3025m on 16 June
Ecurie Du Sablier
F
7 yrs
7h7h3hDh0h2
Confirmed in this barefoot configuration so shouldn't be underestimated, especially after an improved 2nd over 2800m at Rambouillet on 16 June
Ecurie L b Bourgoin
G
7 yrs
7h2h7h2h0mD
Out of sorts and most effective when unshod. Best watched for racing shod on his return to this code after a last-start disqualification in a mounted race at this venue on 25 June
Jean Marc Rigaud
G
7 yrs
9h8h0h0h5h0
Unplaced in all 6 comeback appearances this year and is again unlikely to trouble the judge - finished 11th over 2675m at Chetillon on 20 May
D J Henry
Race Overview
HAMPTON AMERICA (3) has a lot in his favour and need only reproduce a similar performance to that of his last-start 2nd at Agen to reconnect with success. HASTIFER (6), who is ideally engaged under these conditions, HARIBO DU THIOLET (7), whose means are undeniable, and HIPHIP HOURA (2), from his favourable front-row starting berth, are those most likely to pose a threat.
Selection:
3 - 6 - 7