12:30 Meslay Du Maine
Prix Du Pays De Meslay Grez - Attele
Harness
• 2875m
• €23,000
• 18
F
3 yrs
h0h8h6h4h3h4
Turned a corner over the summer, latterly 4th of 7 in a 2150m Cagnes Class E on 19 August. Placed just once in 3 clockwise starts and is not about to spring a surprise
Mlle Juliane Lenoir
F
3 yrs
hDh3h1hDh4
Never far from faulting but came a reassuring 4th of 9 in a Pornichet Class E late-August. Comes here fresh, starts in front, and looks eminently capable of finishing in the mix
J Le Mer
C
3 yrs
h9h8h2h9h7h1
Made up for his Tours disappointment when losing his maiden tag in a 2600m Class E at Blain-Bouvron-Le Gavre 10 days ago. Unlikely to repeat but can still play an active role
Mme M Comolet
G
3 yrs
h2hDh1
Interesting future prospect starting for first time since comfortably winning a 2550m Bordeaux Class F late-April, and is unlikely to be given a hard race
Ecurie Thierry Duvaldestin
G
3 yrs
m1mDhDh7m6m6
6th of 9, a place behind LOLLIPOP STAR (7), in a 2200m Vichy monte Class D 11 days ago. Seldom makes his presence felt under harness and is not about to start
Th Bourgault
G
3 yrs
h1h1
Won on debut before finishing 9th of 11 in a 2600m Landivisiau Class F on 1 September. Has had time to recalibrate and is well-placed to put things right
Ec Alain Et Arnaud Chavatte
F
3 yrs
h1h2h6h0h5m5
Back under harness after finishing 5th of 9 in a 2200m Vichy monte Class D 11 days ago. Front pads fitted for first time and will be worth monitoring
A Dabouis
F
3 yrs
h6hDh1h4h3h4
Useful filly making her first start since coming 4th of 12 in a 2200m Caen Class D late-June, but will be expected to need the run
C Beurel
C
3 yrs
h4h1h5h2
Defied his odds to come 2nd of 9 in a 2850m Laval Class E mid-September. Could not have asked for a better entry and with David Thomain at the helm, can open his seasonal account
J Seche
F
3 yrs
h4hDhDm1m4h8
Last but one on return to competition in a 2950m Le Mans Class D 3 weeks ago. Has other priorities though and will have little to offer
Ecurie Jean Michel Bazire
G
3 yrs
h6h4h2h1h2
Solid in last 3, latterly 2nd of 6 in a 2100m Vincennes Class E a month ago. Incurs the penalty but the new shoeing formula could make all the difference. Chance
Ecurie Marc Sassier
G
3 yrs
h5m1mDmDmDm5
Last of 5 in a 2700m Vincennes monte Class D a fortnight ago and, under harness, has no possible chance
C Buhigne
G
3 yrs
h2hDm1mD
Unraced since faulting in a 2700m Vincennes monte Class B on 18 June. Has other priorities and can be ruled out
J Cottel
F
3 yrs
h1h0h1h5h3hD
Sanctioned early in a 2700m Vincennes Class D last week. Debuts right-handed, with Eric Raffin reining, and even from the back row has a decent chance of expressing her potential
Mme Y Guedj
C
3 yrs
h3hDh2hD-hDh1
Sanctioned as often as not but opened his account in a 2775m Class D at Les Sables-d'Olonne 2 months ago. Races first-time clockwise but has the wherewithal to get in on the action. First 5
Gregoire Benedet
F
3 yrs
hDh1h1hDhDhD
Sanctioned in last 3, latterly a 2600m Cherbourg Class B a week ago. On back line, but drops in category and, with application, could pleasantly surprise
Ecurie Victoria Dreams
C
3 yrs
h5h1h6h7h7h0
Last of 10 in a 2100m Vincennes Class C a fortnight ago. Shoes back on and, in current form, can be passed over
Jose Mahiques-muelas
F
3 yrs
h1h1h2
Missed out by little in a 2700m Vincennes Class D on Saturday. Takes on the colts this time though and, despite the good entry, chances still limited
J Seche
Race Overview
Ideally-engaged at the limit of earnings, LORD DE VANDEL (9) has shown very good aptitude so far and, with pads fitted for the first time, can win this. The progressive LASER GEMA (11) is 25m worse off but the addition of pads could well compensate for the deficit. Winner first time out, L'AS DE SAINT JEAN (6) benefits from a front-line break and, fitted with front pads, can make up for his recent clinker. LUMIERE DU CHENE (14) showed her form after faulting at Vincennes recently and will have a good hand to play if she turns and keeps trotting.
Selection:
9 - 11 - 6