16:28 Vincennes
Prix De Montelimar - Attele
Harness
• 2849m
• €46,000
• 13
F
4 yrs
Dh2hDh9h9h4
Respectable 4th to KELLY JANE (5) in a 2700m Class D here 3 weeks ago. Shoes back on though and no more than a minor place prospect this time
Ecurie Smart
F
4 yrs
1h4h1h1hDh6
Fine servant that ran 6th of 15 in a 2750m Class B conditioner at Les Sables a month ago. Yet to be bested here, has won 4 from 5 for Benjamin Rochard, and must be taken very seriously
Scuderia Twister
F
4 yrs
DhDhDh0hDh9
Makes first appearance since finishing last of 9 in a 2700m Class B here 2 months ago. Is not devoid of talent, and sports modified shoeing, but must first get her house in order
Ecurie Supreme
F
4 yrs
-h3h7h1h1h0
10th of 15, behind KISS ME DE NAVARY (10), in a 2825m Class B at Le Croise-Laroche 3 weeks ago, on first start since April. Won last 2 when barefoot but is being asked to do too much this time
Ecurie Louis Baudron
F
4 yrs
2-h9h8h0h1
Tenacious winner of a 2700m Class D here 3 weeks ago. Goes barefoot again and even though stepping up in category, is not out of the running
J Dubois
F
4 yrs
4hDh5h5hDh0
Last but one in a 2800m Vire Class B late last month. Seldom disappoints here when focused but others easier to back this time
Ecurie B
F
4 yrs
3hDhDh5h3hD
Good 3rd at Meslay before being sanctioned, when full of running, in a 2750m Class B at Les Sables-d’Olonne a month ago. Franck Nivard at the helm this time and will have his chances if he can keep her trotting
Ecurie Hunter Valley
F
4 yrs
6h3h3h0h8h5
Showed she was getting back into condition when 5th of 15 in a 3000m Nantes Class B a fortnight ago. Failed to deliver on only start under these conditions but still looks capable of playing a leading role
J Et Thuet
F
4 yrs
7h6h3h3h4h8
Handy sort that ran 8th of 15, behind KIVALA RENARDIER (8), in a 3000m Nantes Class B conditioner a fortnight ago. Barefoot this time and, while not a priority, will have her supporters
Ecurie Augustin-normand
F
4 yrs
3h5h4h3h3h4
Good, consistent filly that ran 4th of 15 in a 2825m Class B at Le Croise-Laroche 3 weeks ago. Unlikely to get her nose in front but in current condition is easy to recommend for a spot in first 5
P Hachin
F
4 yrs
9h2h6h7h0h0
13th of 15, behind KIVALA RENARDIER (8), in a 3000m Nantes Class B a fortnight ago. Shoes off this time but chances limited nevertheless
N Lolic
F
4 yrs
1h2h2-h0hD
Sanctioned, on just 2nd start back, in a 2800m Vire Class B late last month. Is a tough nut with front pads fitted, has references over the distance here, and must be worth retaining
Ecurie Philippe David
F
4 yrs
2h0hDhDh9h0
Complicated but talented sort that finished last but one in a 2700m Class B conditioner here earlier this month. Has talent to burn and, if focused, can begin to set the record straight
Francois Nicolle
Race Overview
Justifiably well-regarded at home, the complicated, but nicely-entered, KISS ME HONEY (13) races barefoot for her first objective of the winter meeting and, if applied, can impose. She will however be up against the somewhat more composed KOSANOSTRA (7) who showed her form at Les Sables despite falling foul of the stewards, and 6th that day, KIKA JOSSELYN (2) who sports a new configuration in a bid to keep her unbeaten Vincennes run intact. Hard to fault over the main track, KIVALA RENARDIER (8) will be fit by now and is reunited with Eric Raffin.
Selection:
13 - 7 - 2
