15:28 Meslay Du Maine
Prix Du Conseil Departemental De La Maye - Monte
Trotting
• 2875m
• €34,000
• 12
F
6 yrs
m4m3m1m3mDmD
Serious mare making first start since being sanctioned in a 2825m Cordemais Class D last April. Races shod and others preferred this time
Ecurie Jean Paul Marmion
G
6 yrs
m3m1m3m2mDh3
Made up for his Laval sanction when 3rd of 8 in a 2400m Amiens Class D 11 days ago. Pleased on lone appearance here, is plainly close to his race, and the Mathieu Mottier-factor must be taken into account
Ecurie Luck
G
10 yrs
h7h0m6m0m6hD
Disappointing since late-June, latterly faulting in a 2750m Ecommoy Class E 10 days ago, and appears to have nothing to contribute
Ph Meston
F
6 yrs
m1m2m4m1m1m1
Sent for a rest after authoritatively securing the hat-trick in a 2550m Class E at Beaumont-de-Lomagne early-June. Has not been seen out since, but thrives with Guillaume Martin, and looks competitively well-in
Pascal Gerard
F
7 yrs
hDm3hDm2m2m0
Quality mare that should not be too hastily-judged for finishing last but one, behind HIS DREAM DE CAHOT (8), in a 2700m Vincennes Class D on 21 August. Has solid references with his jockey and must be respected
P Secq
G
9 yrs
mDh3hDm3m4mD
Has ample ability but is never far from faulting, most recently sanctioned in a 2850m Laval Class D mid-September. Shoes on again and best to hold off
Benoit Berrue
G
9 yrs
m2-m8m3m6h9h7
Last of 7 in a 2850m Vincennes harness Class C 10 days ago, on 2nd start back, and even racing barefoot for his return to the code, seems to need another race
Ecurie Cama
G
7 yrs
m8m3m6m8m3m7
Valiant but never-dangerous 7th of 11 finishers in a 2700m Vincennes Class B mid-September. Takes a notable drop down the category-ladder and looks principal threat to DOWHATYOUDODOWELL (11)
Ecurie Herve Lamy
G
9 yrs
h4h0h9h6hDh0
Takes first competitive monte steps after finishing last but one in a 2950m Toulouse Class D, and even with Damien Bonne on board, has no realistic chance
Ecurie E Varin
F
7 yrs
h6m2m2m4m2m2
2nd to a very good horse in a 2700m Vincennes Class D 2.5 weeks ago. Has been knocking at the door all summer and although unlikely to impose this time, she has hind shoes off and can play an active role
Ecurie D L
C
6 yrs
mDh0h9m2m1h2
Missed out by little in a 2750m Cabourg Class D on 23 August. Has been thriving in both codes lately and returns to the monte discipline with every chance of opening his Meslay account
Stutteri Hole In One
G
7 yrs
m5mDm5m4mDm6
Drops back in category after coming 6th of 11 in a 2700m Vincennes Class B on 13 September. Boasts honourable Meslay credentials and should not be too far from the action
Julien Merienne
Race Overview
DOWHATYOUDODOWELL (11) has been doing it very well indeed lately, has been excelling with Clement Frecelle and, with form maintained, will take some beating. HIS DREAM DE CAHOT (8) drops back in category after holding his own in more exalted company last month and, together with the returning IMAGINE D'ATOUT (4), who has won 6 of her last 8 monte starts, represent the main dangers. On a productive run of form, and confirmed here mid-May, IKURO JIEL (2) will have claims on a place in the frame.
Selection:
11 - 8 - 4