11:06 Meslay Du Maine
Prix De L'ete - Monte
Trotting
• 2875m
• €24,000
• 10
G
6 yrs
6mDmDm7hDmD
Sanctioned on re-entry in a 2725m Pornichet Class F 10 days ago, on first start for new trainer. Not the easiest to manage but can play a small part if he keeps his action together from one end of the race to the other
Ecurie Narcy
F
7 yrs
6m7m0m4m7m0
Shod to preference this time after finishing last of 10 in a 2750m Ecommoy Class G a month back, but still has too much to do
P Ferchaud
G
9 yrs
Dh6m7hDm3m2
Has found form again, latterly 2nd of 10 in a 2750m Cabourg Class F 12 days ago. Takes on a tough bunch this time but is still worth keeping an eye on
Ecurie Adtrotting
G
6 yrs
3m2mDm1hDm2
Fast-finishing 2nd of 9 in a 2825m Vire Class F 3 weeks ago. Is a different horse since switching codes and looks a player
Marin Courant
G
9 yrs
Capable Italian type making first appearance since trotting 3rd over 2060m at Villanova d'Albenga in early-May. Comes here fresh, barefoot, and the Eric Raffin-factor cannot be ignored. First 5
Scuderia Edera Verde
G
8 yrs
9h8m2m5h7h0
Last but one in a 2750m Ecommoy harness amateurs Class G 2 weeks ago. Significantly better under the saddle, is barefoot this time and, while not a priority, can still get a look-in
Olivier Touvais
G
6 yrs
2m4m2m5m4m1
Facile winner of a 2250m Enghien Class E late last month. Just once out of first 5 in 9 starts this year and will be no soft touch. Chance
Ecurie Marc Sassier
G
7 yrs
5mDm7h0m9m6
6th of 9 finishers in a 2800m Class H at Moulins-la-Marche a fortnight ago. Has done little of note for some time and can be ruled out
P Tailpied
G
6 yrs
8m1m1h9m2m3
Enjoying a rich vein of form over past 2 months, most recently 3rd of 6 finishers in a 2875m Argentan Class F last Monday, and must be afforded significant respect
D De Jesus Reis
F
6 yrs
1m8-m5h0m3
Posted her career-best monte chrono on 5 July when 3rd of 7 finishers, at 25/1, in a 2750m Cabourg Class D, and with form maintained may well prove the one to beat.
Antoine Lherete
Race Overview
Performant in this branch of the business, INITIALE LILA (10) defied her odds at Cabourg earlier this month and, ideally-entered at the limit of earnings, can impose this time. Alexis Collette can still expect to encounter resistance from recent Enghien winner IGGY DE FLORANGE (7) who reverts to racing unshod-behind, and a barefoot IN LOVE REGLISSE (9) who has not put a foot wrong since returning from his spring spell. Seldom out of the picture when applied, Mathieu Mottier's ICARE DE TROIS (4) looks very competitive.
Selection:
10 - 7 - 9