11:40 Le Mont-Saint-Michel
Prix Du Couesnon - Attele
Harness
• 2675m
• €20,000
• 14
G
4 yrs
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6th of 10 in a 2400m Amiens Class E on 1 August but would be preferred a level down
Mme Brigitte Gautier
G
4 yrs
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8th of 11 in 20 August race of reference and is unlikely to improve on that
Ecurie G Delacour
G
4 yrs
Lost his action over course and distance mid-July before redeeming himself with victory in a 2300m Chateaubriant Class F early-August. Comes here fresh and can repeat
Mme D Beaufils Ernault
G
4 yrs
9th of 11 behind KELAS DU CEBE (14) in race of reference. Has been off the boil for some time and can be ruled out
Ecurie Danover
G
4 yrs
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Ran 8th of 10 behind KANSAS BONBON (1) in a 2400m Amiens Class E, on re-entry, early-August. Has had time to come on and, impressive when barefoot, must be retained
F Giard
G
4 yrs
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In the frame in 2 of last 3, most recently 2nd of 5 in a 2875m Class E at Meslay-du-Maine mid-August. Steps up in category but has earned the right to take his chances. First 5
M De Sousa Dias
G
4 yrs
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5th behind KELAS DU CEBE (14) in a 2725m Cabourg Class E 2.5 weeks ago. Is plainly in fine form and although unlikely to win this, can still figure prominently
Ecurie Du Haras De L'epinay
G
4 yrs
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Made it 2 on the trot when successful in a 2475m Royan Class E a fortnight ago but, at this level, will struggle to make his mark
J M Marie
G
4 yrs
4th, a place behind KELAS DU CEBE (14), in 20 August race of reference. Has progressed since starting to race barefoot and, if applied, can get a look-in
G Gillot
C
4 yrs
Won 2 on the trot before faulting early in a 2950m Vichy Class D 12 days ago. 2nd on lone appearance here and, if focused, can return to the winners' enclosure
J Et Thuet
C
4 yrs
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Failed to confirm his Royan performance when last of 8 in a 2875m Enghien Class E a month back. Has merit but others easier to back
Pascal Dondelinger
G
4 yrs
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Has started to encourage lately but will still need to improve on his 4th of 6 finishers in a 2950m Saint-Malo Class D a month ago
Ecurie Danover
G
4 yrs
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Had a 2750m Cabourg Class E in his grasp late-July before faulting 100m out. New driver in the hot seat and, with application, will be no pushover
Ecurie La Petteviniere
G
4 yrs
Barring his Saint-Malo sanction, has been in cracking form this summer, latterly 3rd of 11 in a 2725m Cabourg Class E on 20 August, and looks a serious proposition
Ecurie Du Grand Buisson
Race Overview
Denied the hat-trick when sanctioned early at Vichy recently, KAPORAL CARISAIE (10) returns to a track where he went close earlier in the summer and can win this if David Thomain gets him off on the right foot. KING PRESTIGE (3), however, has won 3 of his last 4 and will similarly have his chances if Sebastien Ernault ensures his initial strides. KELAS DU CEBE (14) enjoys a good entry, showed his form last time out, and will be expected to play an active role. KING DE LARRE (13) would have won at Cabourg late-July had he not faulted and Paul Ploquin receives the honour of setting the record straight.
Selection:
10 - 3 - 14