14:05 Vincennes
Prix De Valence-sur-baise - Attele
Harness
• 2699m
• €35,000
• 13
F
3 yrs
h3h9hDh2h8
Encouraged at Alencon before finishing 8th of 12 to LIPSKA (10) in a 2700m Graignes Class F 10 days ago, and can expect to have few takers
Ecurie Des Contrelles
F
3 yrs
h1h4hDhDhD
Has not been seen out since faulting in a 2700m Cagnes Class D in early-August, and others easier to trust
Bvba Lieven De Groote
F
3 yrs
5hDhDh1hDh5
Starts for first time since coming 5th of 12 in a 2450m Caen Class E 2 months ago. Returns to racing shod and will be expected to need the run
G Couge
F
3 yrs
h2h2hD
Lost her action, on first start back, in a 2350m Angers Class E a month ago. Nevertheless showed her form that day and, with pads fitted this time, can make amends and finish close
Ecurie Christian Bigeon
F
3 yrs
2hDh4h5hDhD
Sanctioned in both since the spell, latterly a 2700m Graignes Class F on 2 November. Competitively-shod this time and, with application, can make a big splash
Ecurie Christian Bigeon
F
3 yrs
Dh1hDh3hDh8
8th of 9 finishers in a 2700m Graignes Class F early this month. Both fitted with pads and entrusted to Alexandre Abrivard for the first time, and could well finish in the mix
Ecurie Breizh D'espace
F
3 yrs
hDh3h1h5h5
5th of 11 in a 2275m Nantes Class E on 27 October and looks to have too much to do on Vincennes debut
Ecurie Minier
F
3 yrs
Dh2hDh8h0h6
Tricky character that ran a one-paced 6th of 10 in a 2400m Amiens Class F last week, and has little chance of improving on that
A Skowronski
F
3 yrs
h8h1h1
Makes Vincennes debut on a hat-trick, most recently winning a 2400m Chateaubriant Class F with ease 10 days ago. Excels with her driver and will be expected to contest the finish
Ecurie Marc Sassier
F
3 yrs
hDh1h1
Made it 2 in a row when dominating a 2700m Graignes Class F 10 days ago. Faces a stiffer test this time but looks eminently up to the task and can pull off the hat-trick
J P Lemelletier
F
3 yrs
h2h1h4h7hD
Quality filly that was quickly sanctioned in a 2100m Class E here 3 weeks ago. Has bags of ability though and can get back in the game if Theo Duvaldestin assures her initial strides
Ecurie Thierry Duvaldestin
F
3 yrs
3hDhDh5hDhD
Sanctioned in 4 of last 5, latterly a 2550m Reims Class E a week ago. Is not devoid of ability but must first re-establish her credentials
J Cottel
F
3 yrs
0hDh3h4hDh1
Lost her maiden status in a 2625m Paray-le-Monial Class F on 10 November. 4 pads fitted, with Matthieu Abrivard reining this time but, in this category, is unlikely to shake things up
Mme B Baudin
Race Overview
Winner of her last two without having to be asked for more, LIPSKA (10) races with front pads for the first time and can expect the lion's share of support. Yoann Lebourgeois will still be keeping a keen eye on L'ETOILE D'ETE (9) who is unbeaten in 2 starts with Eric Raffin reining, and the promising but tricky LA VISTA HAUFOR (5) who has been fitted with pads for the first time. Similarly-padded, stablemate LUCRECE HAUFOR (4) should logically make up for her recent sanction.
Selection:
10 - 9 - 5