17:15 Vincennes
Prix Hilda - Monte
Trotting
• 2849m
• €56,000
• 12
G
7 yrs
3h0m2m2m8h5
5th of 11, following a long layoff, in a 2825m Chartres amateurs harness Class G 3 weeks ago. Generous in the monte discipline and, barefoot this time, can finish in the mix
R Bahier
G
8 yrs
9m4m4m6m2m7
Unable to confirm good Laon performance when 7th of 10, behind HELITE ELEVEN (9), in a 2175m Class D here 2.5 weeks ago, and chances appear limited
Ecurie J C -g Beaufils
G
8 yrs
2mDm5m4m0m7
Out of the picture in last 2, most recently 7th of 8, behind HANDSOME BOY (4), in a 2700m Class D here 10 days ago, and others easier to back
Ecurie Crom
G
7 yrs
DmDm3hDhDm5
Not the most fortunate when 5th of 8 in a 2700m Class D here 10 days ago. Will have come on for the run in any case and will be expected to set the record straight. Chance
Y Desmet
F
7 yrs
3h5h0h8h0h5
5th of 14, on just 2nd start back, in a 2850m Maure Class E on 20 October. Has demonstrated considerable potential in the discipline and, over the inner track, can get off the monte mark
Y Dreux
F
7 yrs
1mDm4m5mDm4
Made up for Enghien sanction when 4th of 9 in a 2775m Class E at Les Sables-d'Olonne 2.5 weeks ago. Cannot be considered a contender but has the wherewithal to pick up some prizemoney
F Leblanc
F
7 yrs
6h4h5h5h0hD
Returns to the code after being sanctioned in a 2850m harness Class C here on 11 October. Has solid references in the discipline and, with Pierre-Yves Verva onboard, will be afforded every chance
D Armellini
G
7 yrs
Dh0m0h9m9m4
Disappointed here in September before running 4th of 9 in a 2800m Chartres Class E 3 weeks ago. Has never disappointed over the inner track and will have his supporters
Mme M Bacsich
F
7 yrs
Dh0h0m1m3m5
Ran 3rd here a month back before finishing 5th of 10 in a 2175m Class D here a fortnight later. Unlikely to get her nose in front but can challenge for a place on the podium
A Ripoll Rigo
G
7 yrs
Dm1m1hDh8mD
Has ample ability but never far from faulting. Unseen since being sanctioned in a 2750m Cabourg Class E late-August but is competitively-shod, excels with Eric Raffin, and looks a major player
M Balliere
F
7 yrs
7m4m3m7m6m9
Has looked ordinary this autumn, latterly 9th of 10, behind GET UP BROWN (12), in a 2875m Enghien Class D mid-October, and can be ruled out
Ph Deroyand
G
8 yrs
5m5m4m7m6m6
Unexceptional trotter than ran 6th of 8, behind HANDSOME BOY (4), in a 2700m Class D here 10 days ago, and will have few friends in the markets
J P Diabat
Race Overview
HELENA GIRL (5) has not been seen on the inner track since she was 4 but can boast very good credentials nonetheless, and barefoot for her first monte objective of the meeting, can impose. Mathis Champenois will still want to be wary of complicated but talented HANDSOME BOY (4) who did not enjoy the best of runs here late last month, and HURLEVENT (10) whose monte credentials cannot be called into question. HELITE ELEVEN (9) is also on a solid run of form and will be expected to finish close.
Selection:
5 - 4 - 10