18:00 Vincennes
Prix Menippe - Attele
Harness
• 2099m
• €40,000
• 10
G
3 yrs
2h3h6h3h5hD
Consistent maiden with sound references/form credentials, despite a last-start failure (disqualification) over 2550m at Reims on 15 September. Not hastily condemned
G Manzi
G
3 yrs
3h2h4h2hDh5
An 11-start maiden whose Vincennes debut 5th over 2700m in this configuration on 20 September was better than it may read. Keep safe
Ecurie Mil'stud
C
3 yrs
5h6h3h6h5h6
Consistent performer with sound references/form credentials, albeit without a victory (11 starts). Seldom far off the mark and didn't go unnoticed when 6th on this course over 2700m on 20 September
Ecurie Franck Blandin
G
3 yrs
2h5hDhDhDhD
Debut winner at Cagnes in February but proved a tricky customer since - disqualified in 4 consecutive recent outings, the latest over 2550m at Reims. Question of wisdom
Ecurie Eric Lemaitre
G
3 yrs
Dh3h3h4h2h4
A tricky customer who has maintained consistency/acquitted himself competitively when applied (avoiding disqualification). Held his own to finish 4th at Chateauroux over 2100m on 15 September
Ecurie E Varin
C
3 yrs
h3h1h2
Promising well-bred colt (a son of champion Roxanne Griff) who has revealed undeniable means/ability - the attraction of this event. Runner-up over 2950m at Le Mans on 27 July and is expected to go one better here
Ecurie Griff
G
3 yrs
h1h1hD
Eye-catching debut winner over 2500m at La Chartre-sur-le-Loir in August but has flattered to deceive since. Remains open to improvement so shouldn't be hastily condemned for his Meslay faux pas on 2 October
Ec Alain Et Arnaud Chavatte
G
3 yrs
4h1h2h7h5h5
Capable trotter with sufficient means to find the frame. Finished an encouraging 5th after a 5-month absence at Nantes over 2275m on 27 September
Ecurie Initial
C
3 yrs
6h3h7hDh1m3
Confirmed the form and improvement of his penultimate start (harness-race victory) with a good 3rd on his Vincennes/mounted debut over 2200m on 27 September. Dark horse
Y Desmet
C
3 yrs
h1h3h4
Debut winner at Abbeville in August and has confirmed that promise/improved in both subsequent outings, despite not adding to his tally. Acquitted himself well when 4th over 2150m at Enghien on 28 September
Ecurie Luck
Race Overview
Experienced in the provinces, well-bred LANCELOT GRIFF (6) makes his debut on the Parisian ash with legitimate winning claims. L'AS DE SAINT JEAN (7) shouldn't be hastily condemned for his recent setback and retains the means to fight for victory. LEADER JIEL (10) is open to improvement and could make sufficient progress to challenge those rivals. LEPIDOPTERIST (4) has the ability to make his presence felt too, especially at this level.
Selection:
6 - 7 - 10