14:15 Agen
Grand Prix Baron D'ardeuil Aoc Buzet - Attele
Harness
• 2575m
• €35,000
• 16
G
10 yrs
8h6h0h8h4h2
Ran 4th at Borely before being sanctioned in a 3000m Class D at Salon-de-Provence earlier this month. Has solid clockwise references though and could well get a look-in
Ecurie Herve Guerin
G
9 yrs
8h9h9h3h5h2
In the frame in 2 of last 3, latterly second of 12 in a 2300m Borely Class D on 26 September. Takes on some better horses this time, but can still make first 5
Ecurie Sylvain Roubaud
G
9 yrs
Dm3m4mDm3m2
Close 2nd of 8 in a 2450m Caen monte Class D 11 days ago. Leading driver at the helm this time and is well-placed to make a notable impact
Benoit Berrue
G
8 yrs
0h0h0h0h2h1
Made short work of a 2850m Vincennes Class D 3.5 weeks ago. Is unbeaten when barefoot and has every chance of keeping that status intact
M Bruyneel
G
9 yrs
1h5hDh5h2hD
Sanctioned in 3 of last 4, latterly a 2700m Segre Class D on 6 October, and even with hind shoes off, is unlikely to garner much support
Team Westholm Ab
G
9 yrs
9h6hDh0mDh8
8th of 14 in a 2725m Lisieux claimer 10 days ago. Has been off the boil for some time and, even racing barefoot, can be ruled out
Ecurie E Varin
G
8 yrs
2h0hDhDh6h9
Quality element making just 2nd start back, most recently last but one in a 3000m Salon-de-Provence Class D on 5 October. Barefoot for the occasion but still looks to have too much to do
Ecurie Sylvain Roubaud
G
9 yrs
4hDh1h9hDh9
9th of 13 in a 2950m Toulouse Class D, in first start since the break, on 20 September. Thrives at Agen but, in this company, will need to pull out all the stops
J Arnaudis
G
6 yrs
2h4h5h3h3m5
Returns to the harness code after running 5th of 10 in a 2700m Vincennes Class D mid-September. Has had time to freshen up, and looks a player, but the draw will not help his cause
Ecurie Jyr
F
6 yrs
Dh1hDh3h2hD
Sanctioned in a 2750m Angouleme Class E 2.5 weeks ago. Is clearly back at her best though and, with stride in check, can pleasantly surprise
Ecurie E Varin
G
9 yrs
9h1h3h2h1h0
Won at Enghien mid-August before finishing 11th of 13, behind FRIMEUR NARCY (8), in a 2950m Toulouse Class D on 20 September. Placed last time here, goes barefoot on this occasion, and should not be overlooked
J Verynaud
G
11 yrs
Dh6h5h8h0h9
Has not been seen out since finishing 9th of 13 in a 2625m Villeneuve-sur-Lot Class D on 18 August. Shoes off but still no chance
J H Treich
G
7 yrs
3h2hDh2h1hD
Won at Vincennes before faulting in a 3000m Class D at Salon-de-Provence 2.5 weeks ago. Thrives with Matthieu Abrivard and, despite the draw, can still win this
Ecurie Smart
G
6 yrs
2h9h2h4h1h5
Won at Vincennes early-September before coming 5th of 15 in a 2700m Class B at same venue 3.5 weeks ago. Not ideally-drawn but David Bekaert drafted in for the occasion and can finish close
Philippe Beine
G
8 yrs
Dh0h7h6h9h6
Returns to racing unshod-behind after finishing 6th of 16 in a 2450m Caen Class D 11 days ago. Handed a tough draw but looks to be on his way back and must be respected
Ecurie Cens'ation
F
9 yrs
7h6h0h9h8h7
Unraced since finishing 7th of 8 in a 2700m Grenade Gr.3 mid-August. Barefoot for re-entry but others still preferred
F Clozier
Race Overview
Reinvigorated over recent months, ASTRONASCENTE ZAC (4) recently dominated over 2850m at Vincennes and is ideally-positioned to repeat. Arguably a better horse, HERMES SMART (13) is forced to start on the 2nd line, but has solid Agen credentials and still looks dangerous. INDUS VAL (14) has simply thrived this year and will not be bothered by the change of direction. Back under harness after a productive run of form in the other code, FERRERO DU LOISIR (3) has been handed a decent spot behind the car and Benjamin Rochard is unlikely to let the opportunity pass him by.
Selection:
4 - 13 - 14