12:30 Enghien
Prix Du Pont Royal - Monte
Trotting
• 2249m
• €35,000
• 16
C
3 yrs
mDm7mDmD
Modest colt that was never threatening before being sanctioned in a 2450m Caen Class E 3 weeks ago. 4 pads fitted but is still not about to shake things up
D Lecroq
G
3 yrs
h5hDh8
Switches code for first time after running last of 8 in a 2900m Arras Class G 2.5 weeks ago, and already looks outclassed
A Van Impe
G
3 yrs
5hDh8hDhDmD
Sanctioned, on monte debut last Sunday, in a 2000m Class E at La Capelle, and has no chance here
Christophe Tedesco
G
3 yrs
6-hDh6hDh0
Newcomer to the code after finishing last of 11 in a 2000m Rambouillet Class F mid-September. Leading jockey onboard for the occasion but still not an obvious choice
P Y David
G
3 yrs
mDm5m8m7mD
Sanctioned, when unsupported, in a 2200m Vincennes Class D late last month. Has yet to show any particular aptitude for the game and, shod or not, can be ruled out
H Combot
C
3 yrs
hDhDh6h3hD
Debuts in the discipline after being sanctioned in a 2000m Rambouillet Class F mid-September. Benjamin Rochard engaged for the occasion but others still preferred
Mme Y Van Den Eynde
G
3 yrs
m3
Debuted nicely in a 2850m Laval Class F 2 weeks ago, defying his moderate qualification. Will have come on for the run and will not be sent out at 61/1 this time around
Ecurie Louis Jublot
C
3 yrs
hDhDhDm2mD
2nd on monte debut at Feurs before being sanctioned early in a 2200m Vichy Class D 2.5 weeks ago. Fitted with 4 pads this time and with application, can get back in the game
Q Daougabel
C
3 yrs
h5h5h2h4h6
First time in the code after finishing 6th of 10, behind L'ARTISTE ZEN (10), in a 2775m harness Class F at Les Sables-d'Olonne on 20 September. Takes on a good bunch here and chances appear limited
Ecurie Simplice
G
3 yrs
-hDh2hDh7h3
Takes first competitive monte steps after running 3rd of 10 in a 2775m Class F at Les Sables-d'Olonne on 20 September. Is made for this code and will be no pushover if he stays in stride
Frederic Dazet
G
3 yrs
m1mD
Late developer that took no time getting off the mark. Faulted in a 2850m Laval Class F a fortnight ago but, with his mind on the game, can win this
J Seche
G
3 yrs
7m1m6m8mDm8
Has 2 races under his belt following the summer spell, latterly 8th of 11 finishers in a 2850m Laval Class E on 6 September and, with Victor Saussaye in the irons, should not be too far off the mark
Ecurie Thierry Raffegeau
C
3 yrs
h6h4h1h6h6
First time under the saddle after running 6th of 12 in a 2150m harness Class E here 11 days ago. Has shown enough under harness to be considered a player
Ecurie Serge Bernereau
G
3 yrs
Dm3m7mDmDmD
Sanctioned in last 3, most recently a 2750m Cabourg Class E last Saturday and, even with front pads fitted, backs up with little to offer
Mlle C Chassagne
G
3 yrs
h5h7h2hDm2
2nd only to a very good horse in a 2450m Caen Class E 3 weeks ago, first time under the saddle, and in similar shape can go close
Ecurie Foiret
G
3 yrs
hDmDm2mDmD
Has not been seen out since being sanctioned in a 2450m Caen Class D late-May. Has evident ability, has had time to get his house in order, and even racing shod, will be one to fear if he gets off on the right foot
Mme Claire Lacroix
Race Overview
Emphatic winner first time out, LOLO DU VELO (11) fell foul of the stride police next time, but Anthony Barrier will be keen to set the record straight. He will nevertheless want to be wary of L'ONCLE SAM (15) whose monte bow was particularly encouraging, and similar newcomer LAWMAN (13) who is shod for the occasion with Alexis Collette in the saddle. L'ARTISTE ZEN (10) debuts in the discipline after giving a reassuring performance under harness and must be taken seriously.
Selection:
11 - 15 - 13