18:15 Vincennes
Prix Charley Mills - Attele
Harness
• 2699m
• €75,000
• 15
F
6 yrs
3h1h3mDh3hD
Group-class mare that has not been seen out seen out since faulting in 3000m Criterium des 5 Ans just over a year ago here, and will be given an easy re-introduction
Ecurie Thomas Levesque
C
6 yrs
4h4h0h0h3h3
Back in shape following the spell, most recently 3rd of 12 in a Class C over course and distance 2 weeks ago, and while unlikely to have his day in the sun, should nevertheless hold his own
Pasquale Brisciano
C
7 yrs
2h1h2h1hDh7
7th of 12, behind CHERRY TOP (2), on return to competition in a Class C over track and trip a fortnight ago. Is otherwise remarkably consistent and success here would take his win-rate to 50%
Ecurie Dragon Trotters B V
G
8 yrs
8h0mDh0h0h4
Complicated type that showed improvement in a Class C over track and trip 2 weeks ago, coming 4 of 12 [on 1st start for new handler], a place behind CHERRY TOP (2), and must be taken more seriously
Tom Hansson I Sankt Olof Ab
G
6 yrs
6h5h6mDhDh3
Very good 3rd of 13 in a 2600m Cherbourg GNT Gr.3 9 days ago. Has oddly never delivered for Eric Raffin but he is back in the wagon and will be eager to put things right
D Larue
G
7 yrs
6h3hDm4h0h5
Honest sort that ran 5th of 14 in a 2550m Class C at Beaumont-de-Lomagne 3.5 weeks ago. Shoes back on though and others easier to back
J Et Thuet
C
8 yrs
Dh3h2hDh0hD
Makes first start since being sanctioned, when en route to a frame-finish, in a 2850m Class B here late-August. Has ample ability and can get in on the action if David Thomain manages to keep him trotting
Ecurie Simplice
G
7 yrs
1h3h9h3h3h5
Quality trotter making first appearance since coming 5th of 14 in a 2150m Enghien Class C last April. Shoes on however and best to hold off
J Dubois
G
9 yrs
5m3h2m6h7h6
Defied his odds to come 6th of 11 in a 2850m Class B here on 14 September, on just 2nd start for new handler. Is plainly on way back up and is not to be overlooked
Lena & Nils Elfving
F
9 yrs
5h9h8h5h9h4
Got back in the game on turf 11 days ago when 4th of 15 in a 3500m Craon Class B. Has no particular love for 2700m here though and can be passed over
P Leveille
F
7 yrs
0h1h4h1h5m0
Serious mare with excellent references over course and distance. Ran 10th of 11, when prepping for this, in a monte Class B under these conditions 3 weeks ago, and will be competitive for a place in the frame
Ecurie Des Charmes
G
8 yrs
3h3h1h5h7h4
4th of 13, a place behind GIRL DE BASSIERE (15), in a Class C over course and distance late-August. Comes here fresh, has already won at a similar level here this season, and is not going to be far off the mark
Ecurie Lucky 8 Racing
G
6 yrs
1h1h1h0hDh5
Somewhat unlucky 5th of 7 in a 2850m Gr.3 here 10 days ago, on first appearance since the break. Has won 7 of 9 under these conditions and should have this in the bag
Ecurie Jean-pierre Barjon
G
9 yrs
0h8h0h9h6h9
9th of 12 in a 2150m Class B at Castera-Verduzan on 19 August. Disappointing for some time and can be ruled out
Ecurie Initial
F
8 yrs
6h5h7h3h7h7
7th of 11, behind SELF EXPLOSIVE (9), in a 2850m Class B here mid-September. Enjoys an entry-made-in-heaven and her driver will be keen to capitalise
J L Ducatel
Race Overview
As versatile and as tough as they come, INDIGO DE FONTAINE (13) left a good impression on his recent re-entry in a Gr.3 here and, simply exceptional over 2700m, and barefoot for the occasion, is going to take all the beating. Leading the opposition will be the tricky but talented IBISCUS MAN (5) who reassured at Cherbourg late last month, and the on-form HARMONISTA (11) who comes here barefoot and with a monte freshener under her belt. Cyril Chenu could not have asked for a better entry for GIRL DE BASSIERE (15) and Benjamin Rochard will assure her a competitive drive.
Selection:
13 - 5 - 11