13:40 Enghien
Prix De La Tour Montparnasse - Attele
Harness
• 2150m
• €35,000
• 15
G
4 yrs
8h1h6hDhDh7
7th of 12 in a 2725m Pornichet Class E 2.5 weeks ago. Has never disappointed at Enghien, has been entrusted to a leading driver, and can win this if he manages to channel his charge's talent
A Pacha
G
4 yrs
h1h2h7h2hD
Serious type making first appearance since faulting in a 2850m Vincennes Class D last November, and will not be given a hard race
Ecurie Des Charmes
G
4 yrs
Dh2h8h2h3h1
At his best since starting to race unshod, most recently losing his maiden status in a 2450m Caen Class E 3 weeks ago and, if form still on same trajectory, can give KRYSTAL PALACE (1) something to think about
Mme Brigitte Gautier
G
4 yrs
7h1hDh9h7h0
10th of 13, behind KITO TURGOT (6), in a 2100m Vincennes Class E on 7 September. Imposed the last time he raced barefoot and, from 4-spot, will generate some interest
Mme Th Hoste
G
4 yrs
0h6m6h3h3h2
Very hard to fault lately, most recently runner-up to KILLER D'ENFER (3) in a 2450m Caen Class E 3 weeks ago. Ideally-positioned in front and looks a solid first-5 prospect
Ecurie Franck Nivard
G
4 yrs
DhDhDh4hDhD
Made it 2 straight sanctions when faulting early in a 2875m Class E here 11 days ago. Has bags of ability though and the draw will only work to his advantage
Mme Th Hoste
G
4 yrs
2h7h2h3h5h6
Unexceptional 6th of 10 in a 2675m Class E at Le Mont-Saint-Michel a month ago. Has never excelled racing left-handed but that could all change with Yoann Lebourgeois reining
Ecurie Du Haras De L'epinay
G
4 yrs
2h4h5h8hDh3
Pleasantly surprising 3rd of 13 in a 2800m Vichy Class E 2.5 weeks ago. Starts wide on front line and is not about to spring a surprise
Ecurie La Petteviniere
G
4 yrs
0h3h3h8h7h9
Undeniably capable but unplaced in last 3, most recently last of 9 in a 2700m Class E at La Capelle on 23 September, and needs to reassure
Ecurie Du Laurier
C
4 yrs
4h1h2h5h3h4
Honest colt making Enghien debut after trotting 4th of 13 in a 2625m Cherbourg Class D a fortnight ago. Goes barefoot for the occasion and, even from 2nd line, can make his presence felt
Tanguy De La Bourdonnaye
G
4 yrs
4h9h4h9h1h4
Won at Nort-sur-Erdre early-last month before coming 4th of 7 in a 3000m Nantes Class E 12 days ago. In this category however will have nothing to offer
F Combot
G
4 yrs
5h8h1h6hDh0
Out of picture in last 3, latterly last but one in a 2800m Vichy Class E 2.5 weeks ago, and can expect to have few friends
F Roussel
G
4 yrs
Dh7h4h2h5h5
5th of 13, a place behind KITO TURGOT (6), in a 2100m Vincennes Class E on 7 September. Is less-badly-drawn this time and with Anthony Barrier in the bike, can be assured 100%
Ecurie Jacques Bruneau
G
4 yrs
2h3h4h2h5h5
Has not been seen out since coming 5th of 10 in a Class E over course and distance mid-August. Jeremy Koubiche would have preferred a more competitive draw and others preferred this time
Jimmy Dacquin
G
4 yrs
Dh0mDmDhDhD
Showed promise at 2 but a write-off since, latterly sanctioned in a 2650m Alencon Class E early-September, and can be be disregarded
Ecurie Crom
G
4 yrs
Dh3hDh1h2h2
Stepped up in category nicely, coming 2nd of 14 in a 2700m Class E at Les Sables-d'Olonne last week, and can play a prominent role if his driver positions him early
Ecurie Philippe Daugeard
Race Overview
Never far from faulting, but never far from surprising either, KRYSTAL PALACE (1) makes just his 2nd start for the Pacha yard, goes barefoot for the occasion, with Eric Raffin in the bike, and has a realistic chance of winning this...if he deigns to stay in stride. The better-placed KILLER D'ENFER (3) got off the mark at Caen when first-time barefoot and also appears to be in with a decent shout. Solid as a rock lately, KIMI DU DOME (16) has been handed a shocking draw but goes unshod in front for the first time and will be a tough nut if Philippe Daugeard successfully navigates the start. There is no doubting the potential of KITO TURGOT (6) and, while regularly object of the stewards' scrutiny, he reverts to racing with just front shoes off, and must be worth a punt.
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