15:35 Vincennes
Prix Emile Wendling - Attele
Harness
• 2699m
• €62,000
• 14
G
3 yrs
Unbeaten German sort making French debut after winning over 1900m at Berlin-Mariendorf 3 weeks ago. Takes a notable step up in distance and category, and is unlikely to cause an upset
Mario Van Dooyeweerd
C
3 yrs
h5h4h0h7
Returns to Vincennes after finishing last but one [after faulting early] in a 2875m Enghien Gr.3 on 3 August. Takes a dip down the category-ladder but can still be passed over
Roberto Cavagna
C
3 yrs
-hDh2h1h2h1
Simply superb since the spring, most recently winning a 2875m Enghien Class C on 11 August. Is plainly a colt for the future and has thrived for Alexandre Abrivard. Chance
Etienne Dubois
C
3 yrs
1h2mDh6h1h2
Won easily at Vichy before being pipped in a 2625m Class B at La Rochelle late-July. 2nd on lone start over 2700m here but is being aimed too high this time
M Pigaut
C
3 yrs
1h3h3h4hDh7
7th of 9 behind LAGNU MAG (6), on return to competition late last month, in a Class A over course and distance. Will have progressed for the run but not a priority this time
Ecurie De Blary
C
3 yrs
4h2hDh7h5h4
4th of 9, at 36/1, in a Class A over course and distance late last month. Sports 4 pads for the first time but still not an obvious choice
M Agostini
C
3 yrs
1h4-h1hDhD
Returns to a track he appreciates after faulting, when being prepared for this, in a 2725m Pornichet Class B 3.5 weeks ago. Hind pads fitted for first time and must be respected
Ecurie Du Haras De Saint Martin
C
3 yrs
1h1hDh2h1h5
Won at Enghien early-August before coming 5th, a place behind LAGNU MAG (6), in a Class A under these conditions 3 weeks later. Not a priority but can still hold his own
Ch Seret
C
3 yrs
1-hDh6hDh3
3rd of 7 finishers in a 3000m Class B at Rochefort-sur-Loire a month ago, on just 2nd start back. Has won twice at the venue and even though shod, can still get in on the action
Ecurie Des Charmes
C
3 yrs
-hDh4h2h1hD
Failed to confirm his Enghien victory when sanctioned early in a Gr.3 over course and distance 2 weeks ago. Has buckets of untapped potential and, with application, will be no pushover
Ph Beauvisage
F
3 yrs
6hDhDh5hDh7
Drops back in category after finishing a respectable 7th of 11 in a Gr.2 over course and distance last weekend. Christophe Martens reining this time and can play a role if he manages to keep her focused
Ecurie Vautors
F
3 yrs
2h3h6h1h1h1
Sent for a break after winning 2 in a row, and picked up where she left off on comeback in a 2875m Enghien Class B on 11 August. Takes on some tougher elements this time but is not incapable of repeating
Ph Thirionet
C
3 yrs
6-h1h2h3h6
6th of 10 in a 2700m Gr.2 here 2 weeks ago. Is confirmed at a superior level and looks the one to beat
Ecurie Hunter Valley
F
3 yrs
3hDhDh8h9h5
5th of 8 finishers in a 2725m Pornichet Class B 3.5 weeks ago. Is not devoid of ability, and sports front pads, but in this category will have too much to do
Thierry Massicot
Race Overview
On paper, this looks a 2-horse race between the progressive LOOPING DAY (13) who drops to a more reasonable level after a respectable but unthreatening Gr.2 performance, and LARIANO (3) whose tenacity paid off across town last time out. LITTLE WINGS (12) pulled off the hat-trick in a different race that day and steps up in category with justified ambition. LE GRAAL (10) was never at his ease here a fortnight ago but with Theo back in the bike, will be expected to put things right.
Selection:
13 - 3 - 12
