16:35 Vincennes
Prix De Cognac - Attele
Harness
• 2699m
• €59,000
• 16
G
8 yrs
8h8hDh3h1h9
Produced a brace of good efforts before finishing 9th of 14 in a 2150m Mauquenchy Class D 10 days ago. In this company though, will struggle to make his presence felt
Ec J Mouchard
G
8 yrs
-h0m7hDhDh0
Has not been seen out since finishing last but one in a 2000m Parilly Class D last May, and will have nothing to offer
W Lair
C
6 yrs
0h4hDh7h3h6
6th of 11 in a Class A over course and distance on 31 October. Placed last time at this level and a similar performance would assure him a spot in the mix at the finish
Ecurie Hunter Valley
G
6 yrs
3h3h1h0h1h1
Classy element going for the hat-trick after easily winning a 2600m Gr.3 at La Rochelle 2 weeks ago, and has every chance of pulling it off
Patrice Foubet
G
7 yrs
3m1m6m4h5m4
Pleased under harness before running 4th of 8, behind HUGO OCCAGNES (8), in a 2450m Caen monte Class D on 12 October. Comes here fresh and, if form transitions, he may not be going home empty-handed
Y Desmet
C
6 yrs
8m5h7h1h7h8
8th of 11 on comeback, behind IRON JET (3), in a Class A over course and distance on 31 October. Front shoes off this time and even though better under the saddle, still looks competitively well-in
D Brohier
G
9 yrs
0h6m8m0h0h0
12th of 14 in a 3000m Nantes Class E last Sunday. Has been out of sorts for some time and, even racing barefoot, is not about to cause an upset
Ecurie E Varin
G
7 yrs
5m4mDm6m6m3
3rd of 8 in a monte Class C over course and distance a fortnight ago. Has other priorities and poses no danger
Philippe Rennesson
G
9 yrs
DhDhDh7m7h0
Tricky character that finished 13th of 15, on return from a spell, in a 2850m Laval Class A 3 weeks ago. Won here during the spring, races barefoot for the occasion, and with some luck in running can play a small part
Ecurie N -d Neveu
G
8 yrs
0h4h4m6hDhD
Capable but sanctioned in last 2, latterly a 2850m Class D here on 25 October. Unseen over 2700m here for over 2 years and is unlikely to generate much interest
R Jean
G
10 yrs
Dh0mDh0h7m8
8th of 10, behind ILTON ROYAL (14), in a 2875m Enghien monte Class C late last month. Has done nothing noteworthy all season and, even though reconfigured, is not about to start
P Hawas
C
6 yrs
4h6h7h0h3h7
7th of 11, a place behind IRON JET (3), in a Class A over course and distance on 31 October. Drops back down the category-ladder and looks a serious place prospect this time around
B V B A Vanberghen
G
8 yrs
DhDh7m2m1mD
Back under harness after faulting in a 2875m monte Class C here on 27 October. Has nothing to prove either in the discipline or at this level and will be dangerous if Mathieu Mottier keeps him trotting
D Raffini
G
6 yrs
1m1m1m2m3m1
Winner of a monte Class C over course and distance a fortnight ago. Here for a change of scenery and can be ruled out
Ecurie Alexis Grimault
C
10 yrs
8hDh0h9h6hD
Modest 6th at Enghien before being sanctioned in a 2850m Class D here on 25 October. Shoes off this time but still not easy to recommend
J M Souici
G
8 yrs
8h8h6h4m6h4
Left a good impression when 4th of 13 in a 2850m Class D here earlier this month. Has solid references over course and distance and must be respected
B Herbillon
Race Overview
Back at the top of his game with 3 wins in his last 4 starts, IN RED (4) boasts a terrific record in the day's configuration and may just be a marginally better bet than the talented GARANCIO BELLO (13) who is a tough nut to crack when barefoot and focused. IPALIO (12) gives an honest account for the most part and drops back in category with a good hand to play. IRON JET (3) finished just ahead of him here last time and will be competitive for a place-cheque.
Selection:
4 - 13 - 12