12:50 Le Mont-Saint-Michel
Prix Jumelage Pontorson Highworth - Monte
Trotting
• 2675m
• €30,000
• 8
G
9 yrs
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9th of 11 in a 2775m Craon Class F on Monday. Makes first appearance under the saddle since June 2022 and, in current condition, will have nothing to offer
Alexis Bernard
G
8 yrs
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Displayed a notable return to form when 4th of 9 in a 2750m Cabourg Class E 2.5 weeks ago and looks main threat to HAUTENTICA (5)
P Bonnifait
G
8 yrs
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7th of 9 in a 2775m Craon Class D last Monday. Has been disappointing this summer and, hind shoes off or not, can be ruled out
J P Diabat
G
10 yrs
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Surprising 6th of 9, at 114/1, behind GO FOR BELLAY (2) in a 2750m Cabourg Class E on 23 August. Little chance of imposing but a place in the frame is well within his reach
Ecurie Des Charmes
F
7 yrs
Seldom returns from a monte mission empty-handed, most recently winning a 2875m Enghien Class F mid-August and, with Paul Ploquin back in the irons, can double up
J Ph Izzo
G
7 yrs
7th behind GO FOR BELLAY (2) in Cabourg race of reference. Is in his category and could well trot his way onto the podium
Ecurie P G David
G
7 yrs
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Would have finished 4th in a 2725m Lisieux Class F 3 months ago had he stayed trotting. Reverts to a previous configuration for comeback and not an obvious choice
M Maige
G
8 yrs
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10th of 13 in a 2650m Alencon harness Class D last weekend. Unseen under the saddle since August 2022, but could still pick up some crumbs in this modest field
Pascal Jeune
Race Overview
Courageous winner at Enghien mid-August, HAUTENTICA (5) comes to Le Mont-Saint-Michel with decent harness form at the venue and, barefoot again, should not disappoint. Paul Ploquin can still expect to encounter opposition from GO FOR BELLAY (2) who showed marked improvement at Cabourg recently, and ELDER SHADOW (4) who finished 2 places behind him that day.
Selection:
5 - 2 - 4