16:00 Laval
Grand Prix Andre De La Vaissiere - Attele
Harness
• 2849m
• €30,000
• 16
G
4 yrs
1h1h9h4h9h2
Sprang a 69/1 surprise when 2nd of 14 in a 2800m Rambouillet Class B early last month. Change of shoeing for Laval debut and will not be going home empty-handed if he takes to the new profile
N David
F
4 yrs
6hDm1mDh0hD
Made no impression when sanctioned in a 2775m Craon Class D on 23 September. Is plainly better than that, pleased on lone start in the day's configuration, and must be taken seriously
Mme Manon Le Gall
G
4 yrs
5h0hDmDhDm1
Here for a change of scenery after winning a 2700m Vincennes monte Class D on 17 September, and will have nothing to contribute
Ecurie Jean Michel Bazire
G
4 yrs
8h5m4m2m7h8
8th of 10 in a 2700m Vincennes Class C late-September. Is proven here but races shod for the occasion and cannot be considered a priority
Ecurie Tejy
F
4 yrs
1mDh4hDhDh6
Has not been seen out since finishing 6th of 7 in a 2775m Class C at Les Sables-d'Olonne in early-August. Shoes on and no threat
Ecurie Ab Trot
C
4 yrs
Dh1h0h0h6h3
Showed marked improvement when 3rd of 14 in a 2850m Vincennes Class D 10 days ago. Alain Chavatte could not have asked for a better entry and will be expected to give KARMA POWER (8) a run for his money
Tramontom Srl
G
4 yrs
7h8h4h7hDhD
Sanctioned in last 2, latterly a 2750m Class B at Les Sables-d'Olonne on 21 October. Has nothing to prove in this category and will be no shrinking violet if he deigns to keep his action together
Joseph Vitello
G
4 yrs
1h1h1h2h0h1
Beaten just once [2nd] in 6 barefoot starts, most recently demolishing a 2700m Vincennes Class C mid-October. Has shown a liking for Laval conditions and can wrap this up
J Seche
F
4 yrs
5h0h9m2h6mD
Back under harness after faulting in a 2175m Vincennes Class C on 8 October. Sports front pads for first time in a year and should not be entirely written off
Ecurie Fast
F
4 yrs
Dh5h1h1h1h1
Made it 4 straight victories when successful in a 2700m Vincennes Class C 2 weeks ago. Races shod this time but still has the wherewithal to finish in the mix
Pascal Lebourgeois
G
4 yrs
4hDh1h3m1hD
Sanctioned in a 2100m Vincennes Class C a week ago. Quality element in both disciplines but shoes back on and others easier to back
Ecurie William Bigeon
F
4 yrs
Dm1m1mDm3mD
Quality filly starting for first time since being sanctioned in a 2850m Vincennes monte Gr.1 late-June. Is plainly being conditioned and can be ruled out
M Fitoussi
C
4 yrs
7mDh0h8h0h0
Has 2 races in him since the break, latterly 10th of 15 in a 2750m Class B at Les Sables on 21 September. Sports pads this time and can figure more prominently
Ecurie La Pinsonniere
C
4 yrs
-m2h8m5m7m8
Takes first competitive steps after finishing last of 8 in a 2700m Vincennes Gr.2 late-May. Will be eased back in and has other priorities
Th Bourgault
C
4 yrs
4h2h5h7h4h0
Makes first appearance since finishing 10th of 12 in a 2850m Vincennes Gr.1 mid-September. On 3rd row and with shoes on will have nothing to offer
Ecurie Dub's
F
4 yrs
Dh1h5h5h3h6
Unraced since coming 6th of 10 in a 2700m Vincennes Gr.2 early-June. Shoes on but starts on 3rd line and will need the run
Ecurie William Bigeon
Race Overview
Remarkably performant when barefoot, KARMA POWER (8) made short work of a Vincennes Class C 2.5 weeks ago and, winner of his only Laval start, once again looks the pick of the field. Course-and-distance winner during the summer, and ideally-entered in front, KALEO DU BELLAY (6) has started to come good again and is expected to confirm his recent Vincennes performance. Also benefiting from a front-row start, KAPELLA (2) sports pads for her return to a track she appreciates and can start to set the record straight. 25m worse off, and sanctioned in his last two, KATIM DU GOUTIER (7) gets on well with Franck Nivard and reverts to a proven formula.
Selection:
8 - 6 - 2