15:52 Laval
Prix Mondial Du Lion - Attele
Harness
• 2849m
• €27,000
• 15
F
6 yrs
7h4h2h4h7h9
9th of 13, behind ICE HAUFOR (2), in a Class E over course and distance mid-September. Has a regressive profile which will endear her to few
B Carpentier
F
6 yrs
5h4h6h1h2h1
Enjoying something of a renaissance since starting to race barefoot, latterly storming up under these conditions mid-September. In marginally better company this time, but still looks s major player
Ecurie Christian Bigeon
F
6 yrs
Dh9hDh9h3hD
Ran 3rd at Les Sables-d'Olonne before being sanctioned early in a 2150m Mauquenchy Class E on 12 September. Has never shown much liking for the venue but can get a look-in if she gets off on the right foot
Ecurie L M David
F
6 yrs
0m7-m3h3h5
Quality element making 2nd start back after returning with a 5th of 13, behind ICE HAUFOR (2), in a Class E over course and distance mid-September. Front shoes off for the occasion but has yet to deliver at Laval and is not about to start
Y Dreux
F
6 yrs
D-h4h9h7h2
Starts for first time since running 2nd of 8 in a 3000m Nantes Class E 4 months ago, and will need the outing
Ecurie Du Closet
F
6 yrs
Dh8-h9h0h0
Disappointing in all three starts this season, most recently finishing last but one in a 2725m Pornichet Class F 2 weeks ago, and has no possible chance
D Lefaucheux
F
6 yrs
1h8hDh9h3h8
Ran 3rd at Vincennes before finishing 8th of 13 in a 2525m Class F at Les Andelys 3 weeks ago. Won her only start for Jean-Philippe Monclin though and deserves to be taken seriously
Ecurie Franck Nivard
F
6 yrs
5h3h1hDh7hD
Could well have won a 2100m amateurs Class F at Vincennes 3.5 weeks ago had she managed to keep trotting. Won here during the spring, receives an Alexandre Abrivard drive this time, and must be respected
Ecurie Oasis
F
6 yrs
Dm2h1h8h3h0
Mixes the good with the less good but will need to show marked improvement on recent 11th of 12 in a 3200m Class F at Blain-Bouvron-Le Gavre 2 weeks ago
Philippe Rennesson
F
6 yrs
Dh5h3h1h4h5
Unraced since trotting 5th of 9, behind IROISE DE MADKER (11), in a 2775m Class E at Les Sables-d'Olonne late-April. Has freshness on her side but still has more to find
Ecurie L M David
F
6 yrs
2h2h7h3h2h2
In the frame in 6 of last 7, most recently 2nd of 10 in a 2750m Ecommoy Class E a fortnight ago. Is new to the venue but sports front pads this time, simply thrives with Eric Raffin, and can win this
Ecurie Christophe Mallet
F
6 yrs
2h3h1h7h9h1
Facile winner of a 2800m Rambouillet amateurs Class G 3 weeks ago. Is a force when barefoot, appreciates Laval, and looks the pick of the field
Alexandre Chevrier
F
6 yrs
3h3h5h3hDhD
Sanctioned in last 2 after a fine run of form, latterly a 2775m Class E at Les Sables-d'Olonne a fortnight ago, but with Benjamin Rochard reining, can start to put things right
F Leblanc
F
6 yrs
DhDh6h3h2hD
Placed twice before faulting in a 2700m Class H at Miramont-de-Guyenne mid-August. Unraced since, stays shod, and can be confidently passed over
David Arnaud
F
6 yrs
Dh1h9h9h0h0
Quality individual that has struggled so far this term, latterly last of 10 in a 2800m Vire Class E a month ago. Has a lot more going for her this time however and, if focused, can make the frame
D Dupont-noel
Race Overview
After a couple of return runs, ISLAND CASH (12) completed stage 1 of her comeback, securing an amateurs event on turf last month. Already a winner under these conditions, she races barefoot with Anthony Barrier back in the bike and is eminently capable of doubling her money. He will nevertheless be paying attention to the reconfigured IROISE DE MADKER (11) who has been knocking at the door for some time, and ICE HAUFOR (2) who routed the opposition over course and distance mid-September. Off the boil so far this term, ILIADE D'URZY (15) nonetheless enjoys a good entry and, reunited with Matthieu Abrivard, is very easy to like.
Selection:
12 - 11 - 2