17:23 Vincennes
Prix Melusina - Attele
Harness
• 2099m
• €46,000
• 12
G
6 yrs
6h3hDh0h9h4
4th of 12 in a 2100m claimer over the other course here 10 days ago. Races barefoot but steps up in category and is being asked to do too much
Jacques Campous
G
6 yrs
0/
Pleased at Reims before finishing 9th of 13, behind OBLIVION (13), in a Class C over course and distance 2 weeks ago. Is clearly capable, races barefoot, and enjoys a decent spot in front, but others still preferred
S Lefort
G
6 yrs
7hDh9h5h0h0
11th of 15 in a 2850m Maure Class F earlier in the month. Reverts to a previous configuration, is reunited with David Thomain who drove him to victory here last March, and the draw will do him no disservice
Ecurie J R
G
6 yrs
6h1h4hDh6hD
Ran 3rd of 15 to INVICTUS DU DOLLAR (8) in a Class E over track and trip last week, only to be sanctioned. Has nothing to prove under these conditions and is not incapable of setting the cat among the pigeons
Mme N Viel-pierre
G
6 yrs
0h1mDm2h1mD
Won under harness at Cabourg before suffering interference [subsequently sanctioned] in a 2175m monte Class D here 12 days ago. Is plainly in cracking form and can bring the fight to INVICTUS DU DOLLAR (8)
Ecurie Jean-pierre Barjon
G
6 yrs
8h3h0h0h9h2
2nd of 13 in a 2625m Class F at Paray-le-Monial on 10 November. Placed on lone start at the venue but, in this company, will have his work cut out
Jean Louis Millereau
G
6 yrs
5h1h4h5h6h5
5th of 13 in a 3300m Chartres Class F on 17 November. Dependable type but would have better prospects a level down
P Reix
G
6 yrs
1h1h1h1h9h1
Remarkable campaigner that made short work of a Class E over track and trip last week. Has never been bested when barefoot and is not about to disappoint. Claim
Ecurie Smart
G
6 yrs
3h1h2h3h6h9
Was preparing for this when 9th of 16 in a 2850m Class D here on 5 November. Has a lot going for him and will be no easy touch if his driver successfully navigates the start
Ecurie Leomy
G
6 yrs
3h3hDh2h3h3
Dependable sort returning to France after running 3rd of 10 over 2300m at Mons on 26 October. Is no slouch on a good day, placed here last month, sports a revised formula, and can play a part if Paul Ploquin settles him early
Karim Ayouaz
G
6 yrs
D-h7h1h6h2
Unraced since coming 2nd of 13 in a 2150m Enghien Class F 4 months ago. Barefoot for comeback but is expected to be race-rusty
Leander De Neve
G
6 yrs
hD
Sanctioned, on French debut, in a Class C under these conditions a month ago. Shod this time though and perhaps best to hold off
Asap Kb
G
6 yrs
Dh3h1hDh8h6
6th of 13 in a Class C under these conditions mid-month. Is better than recent results would suggest and a quick start would go a long way
Ecurie Gerrits Recycling B V
Race Overview
An excellent servant that seldom meets opposition these days, INVICTUS DU DOLLAR (8) imposed from a shocking draw here recently and, with Alexandre Abrivard in the bike, will be expected to confirm. Winner of his last 2 harness starts, MISTER INVICTUS (5) finds himself better-positioned behind the car and looks the main threat. A tough nut to crack in the day's configuration, IMHOTEP FROMENTRO (9) did not win the draw-lottery but he gets on superbly with Gabi Gelormini, is shod to preference, and in with a realistic shout. Seldom disappointing when barefoot and focused, OBLIVION (13) breaks from the rear but still deserves attention.
Selection:
8 - 5 - 9
