11:35 Caen
Prix De Dives - Attele
Harness
• 2450m
• €21,000
• 13
G
3 yrs
h3hD
3rd on debut before being sanctioned twice, most recently faulting when well-supported in a 2800m Cholet Class G 8 days ago. This time however, is a rank outsider
J Bordas
G
3 yrs
h6hDh3h2h7
Placed twice before finishing a disappointing 7th of 8 finishers in a 2850m Laval Class F a fortnight ago. Has yet to deliver racing right-handed and others preferred
Ecurie Rib
C
3 yrs
h1
Has not been seen out since making short work of a 2300m Le Mans Class F on debut last May. May be a race shy but must still be taken seriously
Antoine Lherete
G
3 yrs
hDh4
Won a 2850m Laval Class G on 25 August. Makes his Caen debut with morale intact and Lebourgeois has unsurprisingly let go LEADER TURGOT (10) in favour of this one. Claim
J Cl Turpin
C
3 yrs
h1h2
Won nicely on debut before running 2nd of 11 in a 2850m Brehal Class E late-July, beaten only by a very good horse, and should logically play another competitive role
Ecurie Thierry Raffegeau
C
3 yrs
h1h7h4h3
3rd of 9 in a 2275m Craon Class E 3 weeks ago. Is plainly improving, receives a Benjamin Rochard drive for the occasion, and could well win his 2nd of the season
Ecurie Marechal
G
3 yrs
4h2h6h3h8h8
Last of 8, on return from his layoff, in a 2150m Argentan Class E early last month. Placed here earlier in the year and if race-fit, can get a look-in
Ecurie Eric Letouze
G
3 yrs
hD-h2h6
Got off the mark in a 2650m Portbail Class F on 11 August but has been aimed high here and would be preferred a level down
Mme M L Castel
G
3 yrs
h2h1h4hD
4th at Cabourg before faulting early in a 2150m Mauquenchy Class E 9 days ago. Is no star but is still worth monitoring
D M Simon
G
3 yrs
h3hDh1h4hD
Quickly sanctioned when prohibitive favourite in a 2050m Cabourg Class E a month ago. Adrien Lamy replaces Lebourgeois and should not be too far from the action if he can keep him trotting
Mme Th Hoste
C
3 yrs
h2hDh3h3
Has hardly put a foot wrong since his May debut, latterly coming a good 3rd of 8 in a Class E over course and distance on 9 September. Is a progressive colt and is not about to let the side down
Anthony Dollion
G
3 yrs
6h3hDh1h4mD
Back under harness after faulting in a 2175m Vincennes monte Class D 11 days ago. Has evident ability, sports 4 pads for the occasion, and the engagement of Franck Nivard will do his prospects no disservice
Ecurie Moreau
G
3 yrs
5h3h2h6h3h7
Failed to confirm her Chateaubriant performance when 7th of 10 in a 2850m Laval Class E 3 weeks ago. Is back racing clockwise and, given the opportunity, can play a small part
Antoine Veron
Race Overview
Comfortable winner at Laval late last month, LARRY DU DOUBS (4) returns to racing right-handed, with hind pads fitted and Yoann Lebourgeois reining, and will be expected to confirm. LOOK D'HERMES (6), however, took his game to a new level earlier this month and makes his Caen debut with a good hand to play. LATHOS DE VIVOIN (5) has been a thorough professional so far and even though in better company this time, still looks a player. Clearly versatile and in fine fettle, LUIGI PAULCA (11) will once again be expected to be competitive for a place.
Selection:
4 - 6 - 5
