17:15 Vincennes
Prix De Merignac - Attele
Harness
• 2699m
• €46,000
• 17
F
6 yrs
-m3h3h5h6hD
Honest mare that lost her action in a 2350m Angers Class E 10 days ago. Races barefoot this time but may still be taking on too much
Y Dreux
F
6 yrs
1h3h2hDh6m6
Back under harness after running 6th of 9 in a 2850m Laon Class F 2.5 weeks ago and is not about to influence the outcome
L Sucaet
F
6 yrs
1h4h2h3h6h2
Dependable sort that ran good 2nd of 14 in a 2150m Enghien Class E 3 weeks ago. Steps up in category though and unlikely to spring any surprises
J J R Guerin
F
6 yrs
Dh6h3h1h2h2
In the frame in all 4 starts in past 6 weeks, most recently runner-up to INES QUICK (16) in a 2875m Enghien Class D mid-month. Goes barefoot again and will be competitive for another place payout
R F Perret
F
6 yrs
5h0h0m1m0h5
5th of 11, at 103/1, in race of reference. Barefoot this time but is preparing for campaign under the saddle and a repeat seems improbable
Ecurie Mip
F
6 yrs
7h5h3h2h1h9
Failed to confirm Le Touquet victory when 9th of 11 to INES QUICK (16) in a 2875m Enghien Class D mid-month. No longer a fan of Vincennes and chances slim
Ecurie Gabriel Pou Pou
F
6 yrs
0hDh1h1h4h4
Ran a very good 4th to INES QUICK (16) in 14 October race of reference, on first start since the spell. Returns to racing barefoot and, while not a priority, will still generate interest
D Lemetayer
F
6 yrs
1h2h2h6h3h0
Finished last but one, when preparing for this, in a 2725m Graignes Class D 2.5 weeks ago. Is reunited with Eric Raffin and has a reasonable chance of getting straight down to business
L Kaszluk
F
6 yrs
9h2h5h4h8h2
2nd of 9 in a 2725m Cabourg Class D 2 weeks ago. Shoes off this time and will not be available at 79/1 on this occasion
Ecurie De Sommaire
F
6 yrs
5h3hDhDh2h3
3rd of 11 finishers, to INES QUICK (16) in a 2875m Enghien Class D 2.5 weeks ago. Seldom gets her nose in front but consistently in the thick of things and warrants respect
F Leblanc
F
6 yrs
Dh5h5hDh5h4
4th of 11 in a 2100m Vincennes Class E on 11 October. Hard to knock when focused and, 4 pads fitted, should not be too far off the mark
Y Faucheux
F
6 yrs
DhDh5h1h3h7
Quality mare making first start since running 7th of 10 in a 2650m Carpentras Class F 3.5 weeks ago but races shod and will need the outing
J Carrozza
F
6 yrs
Dh0hDh3h0h0
Disappointing in last 2, latterly 10th of 11 in a 2150m Enghien Class C 11 days ago, and can be passed over
Ecurie Luck
F
6 yrs
6h4h0h2hDh8
Sanctioned here late-August before finishing 8th of 14 in a 3000m Borely Class E on 11 October, and can be confidently ruled out
Th Bloquet
F
6 yrs
2h6hDhDh0h0
12th of 14 in a 2750m Cabourg Class D early this month, on 2nd start back. Boasts solid monte references under these conditions but still looks a major player
Ecurie Des Charmes
F
6 yrs
1hDh7hDh1h1
Won at Laval before dominating a 2875m Enghien Class D mid-month. Already twice a winner for her driver and will be expected to confirm
Ecurie Oasis
F
6 yrs
3hDh1h4h2h6
6th of 11, behind IMAGE D'ATALANTE (11), in a 2100m Vincennes Class E on 11 October. Sports modified shoeing and, given the entry, is worth keeping an eye on
Ecurie Du Precieux
Race Overview
After an unproductive summer, INES QUICK (16) is clearly back at the top of her game and, in current form, looks thoroughly capable of pulling off the hat-trick. Yoann Lebourgeois will however be justifiably wary of a barefoot IZIA DE MONGIVAL (8) who won under these conditions during the spring, and the tough IDOLE DE RETZ (15) who is barefoot following a pair of conditioners. Pleasantly surprising runner-up at Cabourg recently, IRMYLA DE SOMMAIRE (9) has yet to win over 2700m here but has form and is very much in the picture.
Selection:
16 - 8 - 15