18:46 Cabourg
Prix Equin Normand (Prix des Asphodeles) - Attele
Harness
• 2750m
• €22,000
• 16
F
4 yrs
-hDh3h6hDh1
Disqualified in her first start for trainer Alexis Grimault last month but quickly erased that failure with a last-start victory over 2725m at Pornichet on 25 July. Should play a leading role with a repeat of that performance
Ecurie Alexis Grimault
F
4 yrs
4h3h5hDh3h2
Consistent 16-start maiden with sound references/form credentials, albeit without a victory. Proven under these conditions/in this (unshod) configuration and finished 2nd over 2950m at Saint-Malo on 12 July - upset potential
J Seux
F
4 yrs
0hDh3h2h3h5
Has regained momentum recently after a 2-month break, finishing 3rd (shod) at Amiens and 5th (barefoot) over 2700m at La Capelle on 29 July. Place chance
Ph Bosque
F
4 yrs
1h3h7mDh5h0
Won her first barefoot appearance (at Saint-Malo in April) but, judged on subsequent performances, has lost her way/form since. Finished 10th over 2675m at Le Mont-Saint-Michel on 18 July
Fabien Coligny
F
4 yrs
5hDh1h6h6h4
Consistent hard-knocker with sound references, including an improved last-start 4th over course and distance in this shoe-fitting on 16 July. Attractive outsider
M Lopes
F
4 yrs
Dm1mDmDh8h9
Tricky customer and currently out of sorts - disqualified in consecutive starts and unplaced in her 2 most recent outings, the latest (9th) at Chateaubriant on 6 August. Others preferred
Mlle A Lemonnier
F
4 yrs
h3h3h2h1h2
Lightly raced filly, revealed considerable promise in the provinces - won once, finished 3rd in consecutive starts, and been 2nd twice (from 5 outings), including her latest over 2825m at Sable-sur-Sarthe on 28 July. Dark horse
K Weska
F
4 yrs
Dh9h6hDh4h1
Confirmed the improvement of her previous start (4th) by winning at Dozule last time over 2900m on 7 August. This is tougher but
Ecurie Franck Blandin
F
4 yrs
7h6hDh3h3h5
Tricky customer but undeniably capable - usually acquits herself well when not disqualified - confirmed as much by finishing 5th over 2400m at Amiens on 1 August. Can't be underestimated with Benjamin Rochard at the helm
Ecurie Comte P De Montesson
F
4 yrs
Dh3h9h1h1hD
Rarely far from a fault but has revealed/retains undeniable ability. Shouldnt be hastily condemned for her recent failure (disqualification) at Enghien on 4 August, especially with Yoann Lebourgeois engaged on this occasion
P Jeanrot
F
4 yrs
DhDh4hDhDh2
A tricky customer (disqualified in 8 of 18 appearances) but retains sufficient means - confirmed as much with an improved/encouraging 2nd at Mauquenchy over 2850m on 25 July. Beware
F Lemoine
F
4 yrs
Dh9h5-h9h4
Has regained after 2 much-needed comeback appearances following a lengthy 7-month layoff. Showed her form and well-being with an improved/encouraging 4th (shod) over track and trip on 5 July - presented unshod here
Ecurie Victoria Dreams
F
4 yrs
0-hDh4hDh1
Returned to winning ways with a last-start course-and-distance success on 30 July. Confirmation expected with all 4 shoes removed (barefoot) for the first time
Ph Allaire
F
4 yrs
DhDhDh6h8hD
Complicated filly, disqualified in 7 of 15 starts, including her latest over track and trip on 16 July. Watch for now
Ch Germain
F
4 yrs
DhDh2hDhDh8
Rarely far from a fault but isn't incapable of getting into the picture. Finished unplaced (8th) over this course and distance on 2 August - best watched for now
L Terbeche
F
4 yrs
Dh6hDh3hDh1
Last-start winner (over 2150m at Argentan on 15 July) whose 2 career wins were achieved racing plated in front. Ideally engaged here at the limit of earnings and ought to remain competitive with her hind shoes now removed
Ecurie B
Race Overview
KEEP ON ROLLING (13) returned to winning ways with a course-and-distance success last month and, unshod on all four feet for the first time, is good value to follow up under these conditions. However, KYMIJALLY (1) could make life difficult from her ideal starting position. Enigmatic KRACOTTE VERGNIER (10), KEEN ACTION (12), unshod after 2 comeback outings, and last-start winner KOUMBA MESLOISE (16) are also contenders for the podium. KLARA (9), with Benjamin Rochard, is an attractive outisder. .
Selection:
13 - 1 - 10