15:15 Vincennes
Prix De Decize - Attele
Harness
• 2849m
• €40,000
• 16
C
4 yrs
hD
Unraced since being sanctioned in a 2100m Class D here late-September and is unlikely to shake things up
Luigi Di Sarno
C
4 yrs
h2hDhD
Sanctioned on first start since the spell in a Class A over course and distance on 22 November. JMB back in the bike and will be expected to set things right
Horse Club Montegiorgio
G
4 yrs
h8h7h6
Unraced since being sanctioned over a mile in Turin on 23 September. Is clearly in competition-mode though and, proven in more elevated company, could well with this
Chelsea Srls
G
4 yrs
hDh0hDhD
Starts for first time since being sanctioned in a 2100m Class D here late-September and will have nothing to contribute
Shawn Bonaci
C
4 yrs
h5h5
Has taken well to Vincennes conditions, latterly 5th of 11 in a 2100m Class C here on 25 October. Can prove a handful but can also play a leading role if Matthieu Abrivard keeps him focused
Mme Maria Vinciguerra
G
4 yrs
h8
Makes just 2nd Vincennes appearance after having won over 1900m in Berlin late-October. Competitively-shod but others still preferred
Jasper Ferdinand Roos
C
4 yrs
7h4h2hDh7h9
Disappointing 9th of 14 in race of reference. Won his only outing under these conditions, is shod as he was then, but still faces a tough ask
P Azria
C
4 yrs
5h2h0h5h3h0
12th of 14 behind KAN DURAN (12) when denied a run in a 2100m Class D here mid-November. Has decent Vincennes references in superior company and must be afforded respect
Ecurie Gianni Fascella
C
4 yrs
4hDh3h2h3h0
3rd on Vire re-entry before finishing lacklustre 11th of 14 in a 2100m Class D here mid-November. Sports pads for first time, has solid Vincennes references, and must not be underestimated
Ecurie Somolli
C
4 yrs
h4h2h0h5h0
Back to Vincennes after running 2nd of 6 over 2100m in Naples a month ago. Has references under these conditions and returns to racing barefoot with a good hand to play
Scuderia Taras
G
4 yrs
0h7hDh0h6h1
Easy winner of a 2700m Class D here a fortnight ago. Takes on a marginally better lot this time but can still finish in the mix
Mme E Drouet-constantin
C
4 yrs
7h6h2h5hDh3
Reassuring 3rd of 14 in a 2100m Class D here mid-November. Hard to knock when barefoot but may be taking on too much this time
Cuadra Ca'n Duran
G
4 yrs
4h1hDhDh8h4
4th of 14, a place behind KAN DURAN (12), in a 2100m Class D here mid-November. David Thomain reining this time but others still preferred
Ecurie Elag
C
4 yrs
5h0h1h2h6h5
5th of 14 in 15 November race of reference. Has evident ability but is being aimed too high on this occasion
Ecurie D' Embeli
G
4 yrs
4h2h0h5h2h5
5th of 15 in a 2700m Class C here on 30 October. Enjoys a good entry and should again give another competitive account
J Davet
G
4 yrs
2hDh2h0h0h3
3rd of 8 in a 3000m Nantes Class A 2.5 weeks ago. Has never disappointed in the day's configuration and will legitimately generate interest
Andre Alfred Leveque
Race Overview
He may not be the easiest of horses to handle but EMPIRE AS (2) has buckets of ability, and although yet to win for his new trainer, he goes barefoot for the occasion and, with application, can open his French account. JMB will still be wary of compatriot EXPRESS D'ARC (3) who is barefoot for his seasonal return, with Eric Raffin in the bike, and EMIRO CLEMAR (5) who left a very good impression here late-October. KRONO DU TRIO (8) last all chance through no fault of his own last time but has nothing to prove at this level and will be competitive for a place cheque.
Selection:
2 - 3 - 5
