17:10 Cabourg
Prix des Asters - Attele
Harness
• 2750m
• €26,000
• 15
F
5 yrs
5h0h4h1h2h2
Reliable performer (disqualified in only 2 of 25 appearances) with sound references/form credentials, even with her irons (shod). Finished 2nd in both starts last month, the latest (barefoot) over this track and trip on 19 July
G Lessieu
F
6 yrs
5h4h3h8h3h6
Has won and finished 2nd in 2 associations Yoann Lebourgeois. Didnt go unnoticed when 6th (plated in front) over this track and trip on 23 July - presented unshod in front for this commitment
P Lemonnier
F
5 yrs
Dh2h6h7h7h9
Tricky customer and currently out of sorts - unplaced in 4 consecutive starts before her last-start disqualification over 3125m at Granville on 6 August. Others preferred
Ecurie Victoria Dreams
F
5 yrs
3h5h1h6h0h3
Has improved/looked more assured in 4 starts with this shoeing configuration - confirmed as much by finishing a good 3rd over 2875m at Meslay-du-Maine on 30 July. Dark horse
F Kronus
F
5 yrs
9h0hDh9h5hD
Complicated mare but usually acquits herself well when avoiding disqualification - seldom far off the mark. Needs to reaffirm after her latest faux pas at Granville on 6 August
Ecurie Arnaud Desmottes
F
5 yrs
2h3h4h0h3h6
Consistent mare with sound references/form credentials at this level and in a higher grade, especially in this (barefoot) configuration. Acquitted herself well (6th) in a better race/field at Enghien over 2150m on 4 August
L Guitton
F
5 yrs
1hDh1h1h0h2
Most effective in this (unshod) shoeing configuration - 4 wins and a 2nd in her last 5 barefoot appearances. Last-start winner without shoes at Meslay-du-Maine over 2875m on 30 July - will be a factor
Mme N Alexandre
F
5 yrs
1h0h9h7h1h2
A proven track-specialist with sound references/form credentials, especially under these/similar conditions (barefoot) - has won 3 and finished 2nd last time (over track and trip on 26 July) in her last 4 unshod outings
Gregory Martens
F
5 yrs
7h4h7h2h4h7
Has finished 4th (over 2500m at Reims in June) and 7th four times in her last 5 appearances in this shoe-fitting, including last start over 2150m at Enghien on 4 August. For lovers of outsiders
Ecurie Marie Norberg
F
5 yrs
1h5hDh3h2h1
Confirmed under these conditions and in good form/physical condition. Won her last start (2150m) at Argentan on 15 July - wasn't winning out of turn (rewarded for consistency) - and should remain competitive
L Taugourdeau
F
5 yrs
Dh5h8h9hDh2
Returned to form with a reassuring 2nd in this shoe-fitting over 2875m at Meslay-du-Maine on 21 July. Ought to remain competitive
M Pigaut
F
6 yrs
8hDh4h4hDh6
Consistent trotter, confirmed under these conditions/in this (barefoot) configuration, but has achieved her best references at a lower level. Finished 4th in a 2800m harness race at Compiegne on 27 July
J M Legros
F
6 yrs
Dh0h9h8h1hD
Delicate mare, rarely far from a fault, but was a reassuring winner of her penultimate outing at Francheville over 2475m last month. Failed to confirm that form/improvement when disqualified at La Ferte-Vidame on 21 July
A Thouroude
F
5 yrs
DhDh2h8hDh7
Rarely far from a fault but has undeniable means. Didnt go unnoticed when 7th (plated) at Meslay-du-Maine last month (on 21 July) over 2875m and shouldn't be underestimated with her shoes removed (barefoot) - beware
Sebastien Pascal Blondeau
F
5 yrs
3h2h5h4h1h2
Consistent mare, in good form and physical condition, and ideally engaged under these conditions. Won over 2050m on this course last month before finishing 2nd over 2875m at Enghien on 27 July - sets the standard
Christophe Jariel
Race Overview
JAVA DES CAILLONS (15) has maintained a good level of form when racing unshod and should take advantage of this favourable commitment by bouncing back to winning ways in this opening event. JADE FOR EVER (7), also very effective/competitive in this (barefoot) configuration, and track-specialist JEEP DE DALINE (8), whose two starts on this course last month yielded a win and a 2nd, seem best equipped to threaten. JAZZ MELODY (6) and IVORY DU CHERISAY (2), with Yoann Lebourgeois at the helm, appeal most of the remainder.
Selection:
15 - 7 - 8