17:33 Cabourg
Prix Des Helianthes - Monte
Trotting
• 2750m
• €24,000
• 10
G
7 yrs
9h7h0h0h7h2
Makes first appearance under the saddle after coming 2nd of 10 in a 3025m Lucon Class F on 21 July. Hind shoes off but still appears to be facing a stiff test
Alfred Zammit
G
6 yrs
DmDm7hDmDm3
Capricious sort that reassured when 3rd in a 2875m Meslay-du-Maine Class G on 21 July and, with application, is unlikely to disappoint
Ecurie Narcy
G
6 yrs
Dm6m1m4mDm7
Has 3 times failed to confirm his Cavaillon success, latterly 7th of 10 in a 2850m Brehal Class E on Monday and, even reverting to a previous formula, will still need to find more
Ecurie Sang Et Or
G
7 yrs
Dm1m0mDm1m1
Made it 2 in a row when successful in a 2850m Mauquenchy Class H on 22 July. Races shod this time but can still put on a good show. Place chance
Ph Ternisien
G
7 yrs
9m3mDmDm4m8
8th of 11 in a 2475m Royan Class G 12 days ago. Sports a new configuration but others still preferred
Ecurie Forever
G
6 yrs
2mDhDh0m3m2
Missed out by little in a Class F over course and distance mid-July. Hard to knock in the day's configuration and will be expected to give INDIGO BEACH (7) a run for his money
Ph Beileard
G
6 yrs
Dm3m2m1m1m1
Secured the hat-trick in a 3100m La Gacilly Class H on 21 July. Has hardly put a foot wrong since early-May and it is difficult to envisage him being bested
Ecurie Franck Harel
G
6 yrs
-m4mDm4m4m2
Has returned to competition in fine shape, most recently 2nd of 8 in a 2750m Class F at La Capelle on 9 July. Front shoes off this time and can play a leading role if Ines Fraigne keeps him trotting
D Brohier
G
8 yrs
Dm5h0mDh5h6
Sprang a 156/1 surprise when 6th of 16 in a competitive Class E over course and distance 3 weeks ago, and is not incapable of repeating
G Moinon
G
7 yrs
Dm7h0m9m6mD
Sports 4 pads for the first time after faulting in a 2875m Meslay-du-Maine Class G on 21 July, and has no possible chance
P Tailpied
Race Overview
A veritable steamroller over the past 3 months, INDIGO BEACH (7) came 2nd under these conditions before winning 3 on the trot, and is an obvious preference here. Andrea Roussel will still be expecting opposition from the fine ICARE DU TRESOR (6) who is clearly close to his race, and the omnipresent IBILI D'OCCAGNES (8) who will be dangerous if he stays in stride. HATE YOU BEYLEV (4) steps up in category in search of the 3-timer and although unlikely to pull it off with shoes back on, should nevertheless figure prominently.
Selection:
7 - 6 - 8