16:00 Vincennes
Prix Raoul Balliere - Monte - Group 2
Trotting
• 2174m
• €120,000
• 13
F
3 yrs
5hDm5m1m5m1
Won 2 of last 3, most recently a Class D over course and distance, with authority, on 18 November, but is just being aimed a bit too high this time
Mme N Viel-pierre
F
3 yrs
3hDm1m3hDm4
Pleasant 4th of 11 in a 2700m Gr.2 here a month ago. Unlikely to repeat but should nevertheless hold her own
Ecurie Dry
C
3 yrs
1h0h7m1m6mD
Sanctioned in last 2, latterly a 2700m Gr.3 here on 21 November, and has no possible chance
Antony Mendez
F
3 yrs
2m1m1m3mDm3
Takes a big step up the category-ladder after coming 3rd of 9 to LONG ISLAND (7) in a 2700m Class B here 2.5 weeks ago, and may just have too much to do this time
Ecurie Saint Martin
C
3 yrs
1m2m1m2m4m5
4th in Gr.1 Saint-Leger des Trotteurs before finishing 5th of 9 in a 2700m Gr.3 here 9 days ago. Is significantly more capable than that and improvement anticipated
Ecurie Hunter Valley
F
3 yrs
Dm4m6m5m6m2
Just headed by LONG ISLAND (7) in a 2700m Class B here 2.5 weeks ago. Has yet to make her mark in this category however, and others preferred
M O Mosse
F
3 yrs
4h4h2h3m1m1
Winner of both ridden starts so far, latterly a 2700m Class B 2.5 weeks ago. Takes a notable step up in class but is a serious horse with a lot more to give. Chance
Etienne Dubois
F
3 yrs
0m2m4mDm9m5
5th of 9, a place behind LOCHAN (5), in a 2700m Gr.3 here 9 days ago. Has previously raced and placed under these conditions but current numbers just don't add up
A Ripoll Rigo
F
3 yrs
4h5h4h6h6h7
Makes first start in the code after finishing a lacklustre 7th of 10 in a 2700m harness Gr.3 here 3 weeks ago. Shoes on but cannot be considered more than a minor place prospect
J Dubois
F
3 yrs
5mDh9m7mDh0
Was preparing for this when last of 12 in a 2700m harness Gr.2 a fortnight ago. Gr.2 winner on her only start under these conditions, sports pads for the occasion, and if focused can make her mark
Ecurie Alexis Grimault
C
3 yrs
4h0m5h0m7h0
Back under the saddle after running 11th of 12 in a 2700m harness Gr.2 conditioner here a fortnight ago. Reunited with jockey of choice and can start to put things right
J m Freyssenge
C
3 yrs
0h5h4h7hDh5
Takes first competitive steps in the code after running 5th of 12 in a 2700m harness Gr.2 here a fortnight ago and with a leading pilot onboard, will be afforded every chance
New Blue 1 Llc
C
3 yrs
1m2m2hDm6h0
Putting on the final touches when last of 12 in a harness Gr.2 over course and distance 2 weeks ago. Boasts form at the highest level and can impose
Patrick Joubert
Race Overview
Group 2 winner on his only start over 2175m, LUTIN DES BORDES (13) returns to his code of preference, with front pads fitted, and may just have the edge over the progressive LONG ISLAND (7) who has been a revelation since switching disciplines. Although not as sharp recently as he was in the spring, LUCKY SIBEY (11) is reunited with Eric Raffin who has won 3 times with him at Vincennes. Reconfigured for his monte debut, LUCKY JACKSON (12) has been entrusted to Alexandre Abrivard and is unlikely to disappoint.
Selection:
13 - 7 - 11