12:50 Meslay Du Maine
Prix Loc at t'me - Attele
Harness
• 2875m
• €23,000
• 11
G
7 yrs
Dh8h3h0h4h7
Pleasant 5th of 11 in a 2050m Cabourg amateurs Class G last week but in this company will struggle to make his mark
P L Rousseau
G
6 yrs
-mDhDh1h3h3
Placed twice, latterly 3rd behind HELIOS DE VANDEL (7) in a 2750m Cabourg Class E 12 days ago, after having imposed at Villedieu-les-Poeles. Unlikely to win this but can still trot his way into the frame
Ecurie Du Haras D'erable
G
7 yrs
3h0m4mDm4m5
5th of 10 in a 2750m Cabourg Class F on 9 July. Is useful in both codes but sports front pads this time and will have other priorities
G L Peltier
G
7 yrs
0h5h1h7h1h1
Took a couple of runs before getting into his stride this term but made it 2 in a row when flying up in a 2775m Class E at Les Sables-d'Olonne last weekend, and can expect the lion's share of support
E Lambertz
G
6 yrs
3h7h0hDhDh6
Sanctioned twice at Caen before trotting 6th behind IALKO JENILAT (11) in a 2150m Vichy Class E on 2 July. Is not the most reliable but the engagement of Mathieu Mottier will do his prospects no disservice
Ecurie Pierre Pellerot
G
7 yrs
9h9h9h6hDh8
8th of 14 in a 2975m Jallais Class E mid-June. Has been disappointing this term and needs to pull his socks up
Y Dreux
G
7 yrs
2h0h6h6hDh2
Got back in the game when 2nd of 10 in a 2750m Cabourg Class E on 9 July. Benefits from an Eric Raffin drive this time and, if still on the boil, can again finish in the mix
Arnaud Trommenschlager
G
7 yrs
0h8h3-h6h0
Unplaced in both starts this season, most recently last but one in a 2775m Class F at Les Sables-d'Olonne on 10 July, and can be passed over
J F Mary
G
6 yrs
3h2hDhDh1h2
Won over 2450m at Caen before trotting 2nd of 12 in a 2200m Caen Class E a month back. Is never far from faulting but, in current condition, is very easy to like. Chance
B Serais
G
6 yrs
0h8h7h2hDhD
Considerably better than his recent sanctions would suggest, latterly faulting in a 3450m Class F at Agon-Coutainville a fortnight ago. Has previously won over course and distance and, with application, can put on a decent show
Patrick Lucien Lemoine
G
6 yrs
5h1hDh4h5h2
Close 2nd of 13 in a 2150m Vichy Class E on 2 July. Has never disappointed at Meslay, enjoys a good entry, and can challenge for victory this time
Aurelien Desmarres
Race Overview
Barring a Mondoubleau clinker, HORUS DE VAL (4) has been simply superb over recent weeks and the nature of his latest victory bodes well for his chances of repeating. Eric Lambertz would still be wise to be wary of the well-engaged, and padded, IALKO JENILAT (11) who went close at Vichy earlier this month, and IGGY DES RIOULTS (9) who seldom disappoints when focused. INTELLO D'ERABLE (2) has a similar profile, reverts to racing with front pads fitted, and will not be far off the mark.
Selection:
4 - 11 - 9