18:15 Vincennes
Prix Elsa - Attele
Harness
• 2699m
• €53,000
• 13
G
5 yrs
8h8h5h2hDh4
Made up for his Argentan sanction with a solid 4th to JAGUAR D'OBRET (10) in a 2100m Class D here 3.5 weeks ago. Barefoot this time but others still preferred
Ecurie Hunter Valley
G
5 yrs
8h2hDh9h1h1
Waited 30 months for victory, winning at La Rochelle late-July, only for another to come around a month later, flying up in a 2700m Class D at La Capelle 3.5 weeks ago, and looks a decent first-5 chance
Ecurie Jiayou
G
5 yrs
0h5h3h5h0mD
Back under harness after faulting in a monte Class D over course and distance a fortnight ago, and has no possible chance
Ecurie B
C
5 yrs
1h3h1h8h8h3
No slouch on a good day and most recently 3rd of 12 in a 2900m Arras Class E a month ago, but in this category will have limited prospects
Mlle A M Soudain
G
5 yrs
1h3h9mDh0h5
Reassuring 5th of 9 in a 3000m Chateaubriant Class D earlier this month, but did not do enough to be considered a player
M Pigaut
G
5 yrs
Dh3h1h4h9h2
Quality type that took no time getting back in shape after the break, coming 2nd of 12 in a 2700m Vittel Class H conditioner mid-August. Seldom disappoints when focused here and is competitively well-in
Ecurie Jean-pascal Bragato
C
5 yrs
Dh3hDh3hDhD
Made it 3 sanctions from 4 starts this term when faulting in a 3000m Chateaubriant Class D 12 days ago. Is confirmed with Franck Nivard though and can impose if he keeps his charge trotting
Ecurie Hunter Valley
G
5 yrs
1h1h4h6-h1
Quality element making first start since winning a 2100m Class C here last February. Just front pads fitted and will need the race
Ecurie Elevage D' Alouettes
G
5 yrs
3h7h7h2hDh0
Last of 12 in a 2750m Ecommoy Class B conditioner on 8 September. Seldom lets the side down when barefoot and focused and is not to be overlooked
Ecurie Jean-pascal Bragato
G
5 yrs
6h4mDh1h2h1
Like a horse reborn since returning to racing barefoot, most recently winning a 2100m Class D here 3.5 weeks ago. Eric Raffin maintains faith and for legitimate reason. Possible spoiler
Ph Trible
G
5 yrs
1h2h8h5h8h2
2nd of 11 in a 2800m Class B at Le Croise-Laroche 11 days ago. Barefoot for the occasion, with JMB drafted in to assure continuity, and must be treated with considerable respect
Ecurie Du Damier
G
5 yrs
2h3h5hDh5h2
Solid 2nd of 15 in a 2875m Enghien Class D mid-August. Races barefoot again and Paul Ploquin can be confident of a big run. Chance
Ecurie De Rougemont
C
5 yrs
Dh2h0h1hDh0
10th of 12 when prepping for this in a 2750m Ecommoy Class B 12 days ago. Has bags of ability though, is a winner under these conditions, and must be taken seriously
Mme Th Hoste
C
5 yrs
5h3h3h1h5h1
Easily won a 2700m Class D at La Capelle earlier in the month. Has little Vincennes experience but has already won for Alexis Collette and is not to be underestimated
Ph Joyeux
Race Overview
As tricky as they get and perhaps not as sharp as he was earlier in his career, JASMIN DU VALLON (7) has nevertheless been reunited with Franck Nivard and can win this if he stays in stride. Significantly more dependable and clearly enjoying a fine run of form, JINGLE LOVER (12) returns to Vincennes a live chance. Excellent at Vittel on his return from a long layoff, JOLI MANNEQUIN (6) boasts a decent record at the venue and is unlikely to disappoint. JOKER D'OCCAGNES (14) enjoys a good entry, has won 2 of his last 3, and must be afforded respect.
Selection:
7 - 12 - 6