14:15 Meslay Du Maine
Prix Romet - Attele
Harness
• 2849m
• €30,000
• 16
F
4 yrs
h6h4h0h3h2h1
Has gone from strength to strength lately, most recently winning a 2100m Vincennes Class E early-September. Is confirmed racing clockwise, starts on first line, and can play a leading role
Ecurie Vautors
F
4 yrs
hDh2h9-h7hDhD
Unraced since faulting in a 2150m Enghien Class D last April. Is barefoot for re-entry and could pleasantly surprise if she manages to keep her stride in check
Ecurie Arnaud Desmottes
G
4 yrs
hDhDhDh6hDhD
Sanctioned in 4 of last 7, latterly a 2550m Cherbourg Class B on 19 August when clearly going well. Enjoys a front-row start though and Mathieu Mottier will be keen to make up for latest clinker
Maxime Lestienne
F
4 yrs
hDh2hDh1hDh1
Won 3 of last 4 races she has finished, latterly a 2850m Parilly Class E 2 weeks ago. Has yet to impose for Antoine Wiels but, with application, this could be the day
Peter Corty
F
4 yrs
m0m4m0m3m5m1
Here for a change of scenery after winning a 2200m Vincennes monte Class E early last month. Shoes on and poses no danger
Olivier Touvais
G
4 yrs
hDh1hDhDh1hD
Won late-August before faulting, when full of running, in a 2850m Vincennes Class D 10 days ago. Has talent in spades, is wonderfully-entered in front, and with application will not be far off the mark
Ecurie Horse Avenir
F
4 yrs
mDm4m6m7h0m7
Last seen out finishing 7th of 9 in a 2875m Enghien monte Class C early-July. Shoes on and no threat
Loic Groussard
G
4 yrs
h0-h0h9h5hDh7
Has not been seen out since finishing 7th of 9 finishers in a 2700m Vincennes Class A last March. Is still in 'conditioning' mode and best to leave alone
Emmanuel Barande
G
4 yrs
h1-hDhDhDhDh1
Put 4 sanctions behind him to win a 2175m Vincennes Class C early-June. Unseen since though and, shod for the occasion, is not about to shake things up
Ecurie Olmenhof
F
4 yrs
m1m4hDm5h4h8
Makes her first appearance since running 8th of 12, behind KOSANOSTRA (12), in a 2875m Enghien Class C on 8 August. Is confirmed racing clockwise but with shoes on will have little to contribute
Philippe Foucault
F
4 yrs
h4h1h1h4h1h1
Sent for a break after winning 4 of last 5, latterly a 2700m Vincennes Class C mid-May. Unraced since, is shod for the occasion, but benefits from a good entry and will have her supporters
Scuderia Twister
F
4 yrs
h1h2h3hDhDh5
By no means disgraced when 5th of 10 finishers in a 2175m Vincennes Class C 3.5 weeks ago. Is better than that though and given the opportunity, will be competitive for a place on the podium
Ecurie Hunter Valley
C
4 yrs
m1m1m4m6m4hD
Sanctioned in a 2750m Class B at Les Sables-d'Olonne, on comeback, early last month. Has nothing to offer here and can be disregarded
L Laudren
F
4 yrs
h2h3h3h4-h2h0
Serious filly making first start since trotting 10th of 13 in a 2850m Vincennes Gr.3 last February. Shoes on and will be race-rusty
Stall Courant Ab
C
4 yrs
h2h3h3-hDhDh6
Group-class colt that returned from his break with 6th of 10 in a 2825m Chartres Class B on 13 September. Stays shod again and, while not a priority from 3rd line, can still pick up a cheque
Ecurie Hunter Valley
C
4 yrs
h5h2h4h4h3h7
Quality mare that has not been seen out since finishing 7th of 9 in a 2700m Vincennes Gr.2 last November. Shoes on and will not be given a hard race
Ecurie Augustin-normand
Race Overview
An intriguing contest with just a slight advantage going to front-row starters KOMREVEE DIESCHOOT (4), as complicated as they come but with bags of ability, and KYOKA BOCNEUF (1) who was rewarded for her efforts with victory in Paris early last month. KOSANOSTRA (12) has no shortage of ability, is more capable than her recent run would suggest, and the fine entry on the 2nd line will only work in her favour. KRONOS ZEN (6) is similarly well-in, but on the front row, and will have his chances if he deigns to keep his action together.
Selection:
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