13:15 Enghien
Prix Jean-luc Lagardere - Attele
Harness
• 2875m
• €150,000
• 13
C
5 yrs
9-h4h3h1h1
Quality trotter who has impressed since the layoff, most recently 4th of 8 in a 2950m Vichy Gr.2 on 2 July. Just front pads fitted this time and best to hold off
Ecurie Du Damier
C
7 yrs
-h4h0h6h3h4
4th to GASPAR D'ANGIS (7) in a Gr.3 over course and distance 3 weeks ago. Plainly in form but nevertheless needs to take his game up a level
Ecurie Brindor
C
8 yrs
6h2h4h9h1h1
Scored a 2nd straight when victorious in a 2925m Cagnes Class A on 8 July. In better company this time and although unlikely to pull off the hat-trick should nevertheless acquit himself honourably
Ecurie Marcillac
C
9 yrs
8hDh3h1hDh8
Raced better in a 2850m Vincennes Gr.3, behind GASPAR D'ANGIS (7), late-June than the result would suggest, but still has more to find
M Soulas
C
8 yrs
1h4h2h0h7h7
Has looked ordinary lately, most recently 6th in Prix de Washington. Is clearly on the way back up though and, with hind shoes back on, is eminently capable of making first 5
Ecurie De L' Iton
G
9 yrs
0m4mDhDm3m1
Won a monte Gr.3 over course and distance on 10 July. Has other priorities and can be ruled out
Ecurie Des Charmes
G
8 yrs
Dh5h5h0h4h1
Fine winner of a Gr.3 over course and distance 3 weeks ago. Has won 2 of 3 here and Eric Raffin will be out to apply the pressure on AMPIA MEDE SM (13)
Ecurie Jean-michel Baudouin
C
8 yrs
0h5h8h1h6h5
Admirable 5th of 12 in 2100m Gr.1 Prix Rene Balliere over 2100m at Vincennes on 23 June. Will appreciate the drop in class and looks more a place chance this time around
Ecurie Valliere Racing
C
5 yrs
1h1-h1h1hD
High-class trotter making first appearance since faulting in a 2700m Vincennes Gr.2 last February. Shoes on for the occasion but still has the class to finish in the mix
Ecurie Olmenhof
F
6 yrs
2h4h9h4h9h7
Unplaced in 2 since her short spring spell, most recently last of 7 in Prix de Washington. 4th in Gr.1 Prix de l'Atlantique before being rested and if close to race-fitness, will be no easy touch
J Cottel
C
10 yrs
3h6h3h2h0h4
Consistently gives his best, most recently a flattering 4th, a place behind AMPIA MEDE SM (13), in Prix de Washington mid-month. Can get a look-in but others still easier to support
Ecurie Du Haras De L'epinay
C
5 yrs
DhDh0h3h6h5
5th behind AMPIA MEDE SM (13) in Gr.2 Prix de Washington over a mile here 2 weeks ago. Has little room for manoeuvre against his elders though and not an obvious choice this time around
Ph Allaire
F
8 yrs
3-h7h3h6h3
3rd of 7 finishers in Gr.2 Prix de Washington over a mile here a fortnight ago. Unshod-all-4 this time and can expect the lion's share of support
Scuderia Se Fin
Race Overview
Good 3rd in the Gr.2 Prix de Washington here on her first start since the winter, AMPIA MEDE SM (13) boasts excellent credentials around this distance and, barefoot this time, will take all the beating. She will be opposed by GASPAR D'ANGIS (7) who was most impressive here earlier in the month, and his frequent nemesis GANAY DE BANVILLE (8) who returns to a track he favours. INMAROSA (10) has 2 races under her belt, has references in superior company, and her good turn of foot could should serve her well.
Selection:
13 - 7 - 8
