11:03 Caen
Prix Victor Hunger - Monte
Trotting
• 2450m
• €18,500
• 18
G
4 yrs
9mDm4mDm8hD
Unremarkable character that was sanctioned in a 3025m Montier-en-Der harness Class H 2 weeks ago and already looks out of his depth
Mme J Brehard
G
4 yrs
DhDhD-hDh8
8th of 9, on return to competition, in a 2650m harness Class G at Les Sables-d'Olonne a month ago, and will have nothing to contribute
Mme M E Gardin
G
4 yrs
Dm3m6mDm7mD
Sanctioned in a 2625m harness Class H at Saint-Jean-de-Monts 2 weeks ago and appears to have no realistic chance
F Letonturier
G
4 yrs
hDm3m0m4
Pleased at Domfront before finishing 9th of 11 in a 2800m Moulins harness Class F a fortnight ago. Races barefoot for the occasion but, at this level, will have limited chances
D Saidani
G
4 yrs
5h3h7h6hDh5
Takes first competitive monte steps after trotting 5th of 12 in a 2550m Dieppe Class F last Saturday, but will not find this an easy task
R Sevestre
G
4 yrs
h3h2h1h6
8th of 10, on return from a spell, in a 2300m Redon harness Class F 3 weeks ago. Reverts to racing with front pads but still no more than a minor place prospect
B Lesoimier
G
4 yrs
hDh1h2h9
Quality individual that ran 3rd of 8 in a 2100m harness Class G at Le Touquet 3 weeks ago and, if form transitions, should have the wherewithal to win this
Jimmy Lepine
G
4 yrs
-mDm2hDm2m2
Has turned a corner since starting to race barefoot, most recently 2nd of 9 in a 2475m Niort Class F last Sunday, and should again be competitive for victory
Ecurie Stephane Bourlier
G
4 yrs
2m3h0mDm2m9
Encouraged at Bagnoles-de-l'Orne before finishing last of 9 in a 2475m Niort Class F last weekend and, even racing first-time barefoot, is unlikely to spring any surprises
P L Rousseau
G
4 yrs
6hDh6h1hDh8
Last but one in a 2400m Ploublay harness Class F a fortnight ago. Returns to the code for which he has shown little aptitude and, front pads fitted or not, can be passed over
Ecurie David Javelle
G
4 yrs
4h3h8m4m1m6
Imposed at Bagnoles-de-l'Orne in July before coming a disappointing 6th of 7, behind KING HAUFOR (17), in a 2725m Pornichet Class F mid-August. Receives a notable weight allowance and can get back in the game
P Danet
G
4 yrs
9hDh5m2m2m9
Placed twice before stepping up in category and finishing 9th of 11 in a 2750m Cabourg Class F mid-August, which is not going to cut the mustard
Ecurie Sebastien Hardy
G
4 yrs
4m7m1mDm1h0
Won 2 of 3 under the saddle before finishing last of 10 in a 2800m Bernay harness Class E conditioner late last month. In this company though, will struggle to make his mark
E Chaudron
G
4 yrs
4h5hDhDh1h4
3rd of 6 in a 2950m Toulouse Class F on his return to the discipline 8 days ago. Sports 4 pads for first time and is not to be underestimated
O Tapin
G
4 yrs
DhDm5m6mDm6
9th of 10 in a 3250m harness Class F at Saint-Ouen-des-Toits a fortnight ago. Is better than recent numbers would suggest and sports a fresh formula with a reasonable chance of making first 5
G Lefrou
G
4 yrs
-h4h3h7h2h3
Placed in last 2, latterly 3rd of 8 in a 2500m harness Class F at Bihorel-les-Rouen 2 weeks ago, and debuts in the discipline with legitimate ambition
J Bordas
G
4 yrs
5h3h4h7h5m5
Returns to the code after trotting 6th of 13 in a 2000m Rambouillet harness Class F last Sunday, and the engagement of Adrien Lamy will only enhance his prospects
Ecurie Christian Bigeon
G
4 yrs
3h3hDh9h6h4
Showed improvement last Monday when 4th of 10 finishers in a 2800m Vire Class F. Alexis Collette in the saddle this time and is unlikely to be too far off the mark
Mme L Nivard
Race Overview
Having shown sufficient talent under harness, KING DE MAHEY (7) takes his opening public steps in the monte code and, freshly-configured with Benjamin Rochard on board, can impose at the first time of asking. KEL CHARME FOU (8) on the other hand, has solid references to fall back on and, in current condition, is not incapable of losing his maiden tag. KING HAUFOR (17) made a respectable ridden debut mid-August and should have a better chance this time. KENT SOYER (16) has frequently gone close this year under harness and switches codes with a realistic chance of finishing in the frame.
Selection:
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