14:53 Meslay Du Maine
Prix Leclerc Chateau-Gontier - Attele
Harness
• 2875m
• €30,000
• 16
G
7 yrs
h1h2hDh7h9hD
Hardy element but has yet to get into his stride this term, most recently sanctioned in a 2850m Laval amateurs Class G earlier in the month. Appreciates Meslay but cannot be considered a player
P Edouard Mary
G
8 yrs
h4h9h2h7h3h0
Alternates the good with the less good but will need to show marked improvement on his 10th of 14 in a 2950m Saint-Malo Class F mid-August
Th Desmarres
G
8 yrs
h6hDh0h9h5h6
Steps back up in category after running 6th of 13 in a 2675m Alencon claimer 10 days ago and not a realistic proposition
Ecurie A B Racing
G
8 yrs
h5h0h8h2h9mD
Disappointed at Pornichet before faulting in a 3100m monte Class F at Nort-sur-Erdre a month ago, and has nothing to contribute here
Ecurie Doma F-F
G
7 yrs
h0h8h0h9h6h5
Showed marginal improvement when 5th of 10 in a 2400m Ploublay Class F 3.5 weeks ago, but still has more to find
M Dabouis
G
7 yrs
h5h2h6h4h3h0
Produced a brace of good efforts before flopping to 12th of 14 in a 2200m Caen amateurs Class F 2 weeks ago, but will be expected to bounce back and, from front line, has a reasonable chance of making first 5
P G Veugeois
G
8 yrs
h6h4hDh1h6h5
Honest sort that ran a good 5th of 13 in a 2950m Toulouse Class D 12 days ago. Has yet to deliver at Meslay but Eric Raffin gets the nod and must be taken seriously
F Delanoe
G
7 yrs
h4h3h5h7h5h7
Did not enjoy the best of trips when 7th of 11 in a 2725m Pornichet Class F late-August. Is proven at the venue, comes here fresh, and from the first line, will be expected to figure prominently
Ecurie Christian Bigeon
G
7 yrs
h2h8h5h5h0h7
Somewhat below-par 7th of 14 in a 2725m Pornichet Class E 11 days ago. Not ideally-engaged on 2nd line either and others preferred
P Oger
G
7 yrs
h7mDh3m1h8h2
Ran 2nd to GENET DE BOITRON (16) in a 2950m Redon Class E a month back. Has never disappointed here when unshod, is clearly in top condition, and will be no pushover
Ecurie Stephane Bourlier
G
9 yrs
h0h3h0h3hDh0
Looked very ordinary when 10th of 13 in a 2100m Vincennes Class D on 13 September and even returning to a previous configuration, still looks out of his depth
Ecurie Cella
G
7 yrs
h5h0h5h6h2h3
Back at the top of his game, most recently running 3rd of 13 in a 2100m Vincennes Class D on 13 September. Sanctioned on lone appearance here but in current form looks a serious proposition
Mlle H Besson
G
9 yrs
h9h0h8h0m7h4
Races with front shoes off after finishing 4th of 6 in a 2800m Langon claimer earlier in the month, and can be confidently passed over
Ecurie Danover
F
8 yrs
h4h2h0h1h5h1
Has turned a corner recently, winning a 2650m Laval Class D in good order on 25 August. Has never disappointed here and should take all the beating
Ecurie Jean Paul Marmion
G
8 yrs
h6h0hDh0h7h6
Modest last of 6 finishers in a 2950m Vichy Class D 2 months ago. Matthieu Abrivard reining this time and, if close to race-fit, can get in on the action
Ecurie Cens'ation
G
8 yrs
h5h5h1h7h1h7
Not the most dependable but won 2 of last 4. 7th behind GARD (7) in a 2950m Toulouse Class D 12 days ago however and a minor place chance at best this time
Ecurie Danover
Race Overview
Given a short breather after winning her second in three starts, GLYCINA BELLA (14) returns to a track she adores and even from the back row, still looks the pick of the field. Antoine Wiels will still want to be wary of the reinvigorated HOLD UP RANAIS (12) who takes a marginal dip in category, and HURIEL LUDOIS (10) who made up for his clinker at Les Sables with a solid effort at Redon. HERMES HAUFOR (8) enjoys a 25m head-start this time and will be competitive for a place on the podium.
Selection:
14 - 12 - 10