13:33 Enghien
Prix De Bertincourt - Attele
Harness
• 2875m
• €35,000
• 12
C
4 yrs
5h2h6h2h2h2
2nd of 14 in a 2700m Graignes Class F 2 weeks ago. Has taken his game up a notch since starting to race unshod-behind and although not a priority, can still make first 5
Ecurie Ab Trot
C
4 yrs
0-h0h4h3h2
Honest colt that came 2nd of 12 in a 2825m Class F at Le Croise-Laroche on 24 June. Newly configured shoeing and, while not a priority, can still play a small role
Y Desmet
G
4 yrs
2hDh2hDh3h5
Showed improvement when 5th of 16 in a Class E over course and distance late last month, but in this company will have his work cut out
J Herard
G
4 yrs
1hDhDhDhDhD
Sanctioned in last 5, latterly a 2800m Chartres Class E 3 weeks ago. Has previously won when racing without hind shoes and, will not be far from the action if he stays in stride
Ceke Farm Bvba
C
4 yrs
1h1-h6h3h4
Unbeaten in 2 in 2023; has yet to win this term but encouraging 4th of 15 in a 2725m Lisieux Class D early last month, and returns to racing left-handed with justified ambition
Ch Germain
C
4 yrs
1hDh4h2hDh1
Regularly in the thick of things when focused, latterly winning a 2700m Vire Class E on 12 June. Unlikely to repeat but makes his metropolitan debut with a realistic chance of making the frame
Ecurie Horse Avenir
G
4 yrs
1h3h7hDh0hD
Placed under these conditions earlier this season but very disappointing since. Sanctioned, at 110/1, in a 2700m Vincennes Class D a fortnight back, and can be ruled out
F Lemoine
G
4 yrs
Dh3h5h3h3h5
5th of 12 in a 2750m Class D at La Capelle, but raced better than the result would suggest, and reverting to his Laval configuration, can play a key role
Ecurie Sebastien Guarato
G
4 yrs
DhDhDh9h8h8
Impressive over autumn and winter but has since lost his way, most recently 8th, behind KILLER DES CHAMPS (8), in a 2750m Class D at La Capelle on 21 June. Barefoot for first time but still not an obvious choice
Ecurie Gianni Fascella
G
4 yrs
-h5h3h8h3h9
9th of 17, on return from spring break, in a 2750m Craon Class B on 24 June. Hind shoes off this time and could yet get a look-in
Lionel Viel
G
4 yrs
1h2-h5h2hD
Lost his action in a 2700m Vincennes Class D a fortnight ago, but had shown his form at Reims 3 weeks earlier. Pads on all 4 this time and will generate some interest
Ecurie Du Damier
C
4 yrs
8h0mDh9h0h8
Unraced since finishing last of 8 in a 2150m Class D on 20 April, and can expect to remain friendless in the markets
J M Souici
C
4 yrs
9h8h6h4h7h3
Found his form at Laval a fortnight ago when 3rd of 9 in a 2850m Laval Class D, and can win this if Pierre-Yves Verva keeps him out of trouble
Ecurie De L' Empereur
C
4 yrs
5h4h6h1h3h3
Good, consistent colt that came 3rd of 8 in a 2825m Vire Class E earlier in the month. Should take well to Enghien profile and is unlikely to finish out of first 3
Anthonin Favris
Race Overview
KAID DUCAL (13) may not be the luckiest of horses but he is competitive at this level and his recent Laval performance bodes well for his chances. Pierre-Yves Verva will still want to be wary of the reconfigured KILLER DES CHAMPS (8) who is clearly close to his race, and the well-entered KASH DES CAILLONS (14) who will have his chances if he takes to the new conditions. KRONOS ZEN (6) produced his career-best performance at Vire a month ago and, hind shoes off again, can repeat.
Selection:
13 - 8 - 14