16:10 Vincennes
Prix De Bagneres - Monte
Trotting
• 2699m
• €62,000
• 11
G
3 yrs
-m3m3mDm1m2
Won at Caen before being sent for a break after trotting 2nd of 7 in a Class B over course and distance on 18 June. Unlikely to cause an upset on first start back but can still play an active role
Ecurie Joub
C
3 yrs
4h6m3m4m2m6
Failed to confirm his inner-track performance when 6th of 8 in a 2700m Class C here earlier in the month, and will have little to contribute
Somchay Sirisackd
C
3 yrs
1h6h2h8h5h0
Has looked very ordinary since the spell, latterly last but one in a 2950m Vichy harness Class B late-August. Debuts under the saddle, with Alexandre Abrivard in the irons, but still looks outclassed
Scuderia Bivans Srl
G
3 yrs
7h2m1mDm1mD
Makes first appearance since faulting in a 2250m Enghien Class C on 17 July. Steps up in category but has bags of ability and, with stride in check, will not be going home empty-handed
Ecurie B
C
3 yrs
m2m1m2m1
Yet to put a foot wrong, most recently making short work of a 2200m Class C here on 17 August and, if he takes to the main-track profile, will be no pushover
Ecurie Hunter Valley
F
3 yrs
-hDmDhDh1h3
Won at Cagnes late-July before coming 3rd of 5 in a 2925m harness Class A at the same venue a month ago. Shoes back on and others easier to trust
Ecurie J R Launois
F
3 yrs
8mDm1m2m4m1
Has not been seen out since winning a Class B over course and distance, with consummate ease, on 18 June. Takes on the colts this time however and is also unlikely to be given a hard race
Ecurie Saint Martin
C
3 yrs
2mDh6h1h2h0
Returns to the code after finishing 10th of 11 in a harness Class A over course and distance 2 weeks ago. Is not short of ability though and, if focused, can get a look-in
M Pigaut
F
3 yrs
m1m2m1m1
Has done nothing but progress since her victorious debut, latterly storming home in a Class C over course and distance 2.5 weeks ago. In better company this time but still looks a serious player
Ecurie Saint Martin
C
3 yrs
1h1-h3m1h1
Serious future prospect that made no bones about winning a 2725m Pornichet harness Class B with ease, on re-entry, mid-August. Will have come on for the run and should logically keep his perfect monte record intact
Ecurie De Loradour
F
3 yrs
4m1m2m5mDm4
4th of 5 in a 2175m Gr.3 here a month ago. Is back at a more reasonable level and, proven over track and trip, is unlikely to be far from the action
M O Mosse
G
3 yrs
2m4m1h8m5h9
Last of 5 in a Vincennes Gr.3 before finishing last but one, when prepping for this, in a 2750m Cagnes harness Class B 2.5 weeks ago. Sports pads for the occasion and should be good enough to finish in the mix
M Dupuis
Race Overview
Winner under these conditions on his monte debut last May before being given a holiday, LIONHEART (10) won comfortably under the saddle on comeback last month and, with Eric Raffin back on board, will take all the beating. That said, LEGENDE DU GOUTIER (9) has not once disappointed in the discipline and is not incapable of securing the hat-trick. Terrific winner over 2200m here mid-August, LOCHAN (5) has earned the right to step up in class and, fitted with pads for first time, must also be considered a contender. LUZ FATALE (11) takes a dip in category and will be expected to prove more competitive this time.
Selection:
10 - 9 - 5
