16:00 Enghien
Prix De L'opera - Attele
Harness
• 2150m
• €68,000
• 16
F
7 yrs
7m1m2m2m5m7
Makes first appearance since coming 7th of 10 in a 2850m Vincennes monte Gr.3 early-May. Has other priorities and can be discounted
Ecurie Stephane Levoy
C
9 yrs
2h8h8h0-h5
Surprise 5th of 10 finishers, at 169/1, in a 2875m Class C here a week ago, on first appearance since November. Hind shoes off this time, handed a good draw, but a repeat seems improbable
Ecurie Adrien Delaroque
G
8 yrs
1h1h6h2h4h2
Valiant 2nd of 15 in a 2100m Vincennes Class C on 23 June. Is clearly at the top of his game and, from the 3-spot, looks the one to beat
Ecurie J P -f Lamare
G
9 yrs
4h0h0hDh0hD
Has struggled with form this term, most recently sanctioned in a 2650m Avignon Class D mid-June. Sports a previous configuration but can still be passed over
Ecurie J-f Senet
G
9 yrs
3hDh3h6h4h2
Has been knocking at the door in the provinces recently, latterly 2nd of 15 in a 3550m Niort Class A on 23 June. Benefits from a decent place behind the car, has never disappointed under these conditions, and can pick up a cheque
Ecurie Karibou
C
8 yrs
3hDh4h5h7hD
Sanctioned in a 2800m Class A on turf at Sable-sur-Sarthe 10 days ago. Boasts an excellent Enghien record though and will be no pushover
Ecurie Simplice
G
10 yrs
8h3h7h6hDhD
Sanctioned in a 2800m Class A on turf at Sable-sur-Sarthe 10 days ago. Is no longer the horse he once was and chances limited
D Bethouart
F
8 yrs
5h3h5h3h8h4
Seldom gets her nose in front these days but finished 4th of 10 finishers in a 2875m Class C here a week ago. Forced to start wide but receives an Alexandre Abrivard drive this time and will be afforded every chance
C Travert
C
7 yrs
4h1h4h2h3hD
Quickly sanctioned in a 2875m Class C here last week, but trotted 3rd in better company the race before and, despite starting on the back line, looks main threat to GALAGO DU CADRAN (3)
E Pierre
G
11 yrs
2hDh3h0h0h9
9th behind GALAGO DU CADRAN (3) in a 2100m Vincennes Class C late-June, on first start since the spell. Not ideally-drawn but, if fully fit, can get a look-in
P Yvanes
G
7 yrs
2hDhDh6h1h4
Won over 2850m at Vincennes before coming 4th of 16 in a Class C over track and trip late-June, and a similar performance would see him go close
Y Desmet
G
9 yrs
9h6h1h0h0h0
Won at Vincennes earlier in the year but unplaced in last 3, latterly 12th of 17 in a 2675m Class D at Le Mont-Saint-Michel a fortnight ago, and even with front pads fitted, has no possible chance
Ecurie Etienne Lefranc
C
8 yrs
7h3h7-h8h7
7th behind HAMILTON DU HAM (11), on return from his break, in a Class C over course and distance 11 days ago. Has previously won twice at the venue but still no more than a minor place prospect
Baltic Stable
C
10 yrs
3/h4-h9h8
Quality Italian veteran with an enviable strike-rate, most recently imposing over a mile in Naples late-May. Front shoes off for the occasion, placed 3rd last time here [4 yrs ago], and with David Thomain reining, must be taken seriously
R Chiaro
G
8 yrs
5h7h4h4hDh0
Not without merit but last of 14 in a 2100m Vincennes Class E on 21 June and, even though sporting modified shoeing, appears once more to be biting off more than he can chew
Branko Slana
G
8 yrs
7hDh0h8h0mD
Has not been seen out since faulting in a 2875m Class C here 12 months ago. Shoes on and will need the race
Tom Hansson I Sankt Olof Ab
Race Overview
Excellent all season, GALAGO DU CADRAN (3) set his personal best time when beaten only by a very good horse across town late last month and, sporting a new configuration, can make his Enghien debut a victorious one. Sanctioned early here a week ago, HORATIUS D'ELA (9) has nothing to prove at this level and Benjamin Rochard will be eager to put things right. 4th over course and distance 11 days ago after having won at Vincennes, HAMILTON DU HAM (11) reverts to a previous formula and even from the back row, will have his chances. GREAT OF MADRIK (6) is better-positioned in front and will be dangerous if Matthieu Abrivard manages to keep him trotting.
Selection:
3 - 9 - 11