16:28 Vincennes
Prix De Bethune - Attele
Harness
• 2699m
• €35,000
• 16
G
4 yrs
-h0h1h1h7h7
Unplaced in 2 much-needed comeback outings after a 6-month absence, finished 7th in both - the latest over 2825m at Chartres on 4 November. Undeniably gifted with scope to improve in his first barefoot appearance - hard to oppose
Y Desmet
G
4 yrs
Dh9h2h3h1hD
Improved racing without his irons (unshod) but blotted his copybook last time when disqualified at Saint-Galmier on 5 November. Not taken lightly
Ecurie Laurent Gueleraud
G
4 yrs
9h1h4h8h5h3
Confirmed the form and improvement of his 5th at Enghien last month by finishing 3rd over 2850m at Laval recently (16 November). Attractive outsider
F Combot
G
4 yrs
7mDhDh0h9h6
Didn't go unnoticed when finishing an improved 6th (shod) over 2200m at this venue on 12 November. Shouldnt be underestimated with his shoes removed
Ecurie Vautors
G
4 yrs
0hDh1h1hDh7
Unreliable and more competitive at a lower level but is efficient in this shoe-fitting. Unplaced (7th) over track and trip on 12 November
Ecurie E Varin
C
4 yrs
Dh2h3h1h5h1
Regained his form and momentum recently and wasn't winning out of turn when adding to his tally at Cabourg over 2750m on 16 October in his first barefoot appearance. Keep safe
D Stoehr
G
4 yrs
4h5h2h0h2h7
Experienced trotter, seldom far off the mark - finished 7th (shod) on this course over 2850m on 14 November. Never before seen in this shoeing configuration
Ecurie Herve Guerin
G
4 yrs
5m4h1h5hDh9
Consistent under these conditions/with this configuration at a lower level. Unplaced (9th) over 2850m at Laval earlier this month, November 8th
Anthony Perrin
G
4 yrs
DhDhDh3h2h9
Fragile and seldom far from a fault but has undeniable means. Shouldnt be hastily condemned for finishing 9th at this venue over 2200m on 29 October
Ceke Farm Bvba
G
4 yrs
1h5hDh5h2h6
Lightly raced but confirmed under these conditions and in this shoe-fitting with sound references/form credentials, including a respectable 6th over 2850m at this venue on 14 November. Respect
Scuderia Twister
C
4 yrs
Dh1h2h4h0h0
Unplaced in 2 comeback races (shod) after a 3-month absence, finished 10th in both - the latest over 2850m at Laval on 8 November. Confirmed with this shoeing configuration and better is expected - redemption awaits
Y Dreux
C
4 yrs
Dh6h0h5h3h2
Caught the eye with a reassuring 2nd over 2700m in this shoe-fitting at La Capelle on 11 November. Not taken lightly
Timothy De Bruecker
G
4 yrs
1h1h2h2h4h5
A model of consistency at this level, under these/similar conditions and in this configuration - his competitiveness is assured. Didn't go unnoticed when 5th over 2850m at Laval on 8 November
Bjorn Jansson
C
4 yrs
5hDh6h9h0h4
Didn't go unnoticed when finishing an improved/encouraging 3rd over 3125m at Angers on 20 October. Dark horse
Karim Tadlaoui
G
4 yrs
7h2hDh6h7hD
Tricky customer who is seldom far from a fault but usually does well when applied. Must reaffirm after a recent failure at Laval on 8 November
Ecurie Alexis Grimault
G
4 yrs
Dh2h2h1h0h4
Rarely seen without his shoes but faultless in his 4 unshod appearances, the latest (4th) over 2850m on 8 November at Laval. Ideally engaged on his Vincennes debut
R Baudron
Race Overview
Unshod after 2 much-needed comeback outings and unshod for the first time of his career, KIFF L'OSEILLE (1) is an attractive betting proposition and looks the one to be with. KAISER VRIE (16) is always to be feared when he runs unshod and could make a serious impact on his first run at Vincennes. The very consistent KOUP DROIT (13) is one to keep high on the shortlist. KELMONDO BOY (11) should strip fitter after two comeback runs and can spring a surprise.
Selection:
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