20:45 Vincennes
Prix Semele - Monte
Trotting
• 2699m
• €31,001
• 16
F
4 yrs
2hDhDhDhDhD
Sanctioned in last 5, latterly a 2850m Parilly harness Class F on 20 October. Hind shoes off but still not easy to recommend
Ecurie De Belgrave
F
4 yrs
8h8h6h0m4h0
Encouraged at Meslay on ridden debut before running last but one in a 2800m Vire harness Class F on Sunday and has no possible chance
Ecurie E Varin
F
4 yrs
0h6hDh6m1m2
Imposed at Cabourg before coming 2nd of 10 finishers in a 2875m Meslay Class F 12 days ago. Steps up in category but is easy like for a minor place cheque
R Palierne
F
4 yrs
DhDh8h6m8h3
Well-beaten on monte debut before finishing 3rd of 14, a place behind KISS MELODY (8), in a 2850m Mauquenchy harness Class E last week. Stays shod but with Paul Ploquin in the saddle, should not be overlooked
Mlle C Leclercq
F
4 yrs
1h0h5h0h5mD
Sanctioned on monte debut 3.5 weeks ago, in a Class E over course and distance. Is plainly better than that and, shod this time, can make amends
Y Dousset
F
4 yrs
7hDmDhDmDh1
Imposed on first start for new trainer, comfortably winning a 2550m Reims harness Class F late last month. Switches back to monte code, with Benjamin Richard in the irons, and will be no pushover
Ecurie Alain Laurent
F
4 yrs
Dh1h1hDh1hD
Switches code for first time after being sanctioned in a 2700m Class E at Le Croise-Laroche on 9 November. Has evident ability, and sports a fresh configuration, but still not more than a minor place chance
Andrea Roussel
F
4 yrs
DhDh4hDh2h2
Runner-up in last 2, most recently a 2850m Mauquenchy harness Class E last week. Makes first appearance under the saddle, with front pads fitted and Mathieu Mottier in the irons, and will legitimately garner support
B Rouer
F
4 yrs
3m2m3hDh7m9
9th of 11, behind KITTE DE JANEIRO (10), in a 2825m Cordemais Class F late last month. Barefoot this time but must first re-establish her credentials
Mme S Robert
F
4 yrs
8mDm2mDhDm4
Unremarkable 4th of 11 in a 2825m Cordemais Class F on 24 November and, even with pads fitted, needs to find significantly more
Ecurie Watch Buy Win
F
4 yrs
3h1h5h8h3h3
Good 3rd of 13 in a 2150m Mauquenchy harness Class F on 10 November. Leading jockey onboard for monte debut and can play a prominent part if she takes to the new profile
J Seche
F
4 yrs
DmDmDm8m1h4
4th of 9 finishers in a 2700m Graignes harness Class F 3.5 weeks ago. Won last time under the saddle, is barefoot for the occasion, but nevertheless looks out of her depth
J Cerisier
F
4 yrs
6m8hDhDm1h9
Opened monte account at Bihorel-les-Rouen before running 9th of 13 behind KATE SPEED (11) in a 2150m Mauquenchy harness Class F on 10 November, and returns to the code with modest prospects
D Gilles
F
4 yrs
DhDm4m3m6m1
Useful filly making first appearance since winning a 2450m Caen Class F on 18 September. Clearly in competition-mode though and can get straight down to business
P Jamard
F
4 yrs
4h1h5hDh2h5
Honest filly making first start under the saddle after having run 5th of 10 in a 2450m Caen Class F on 9 November. Sports a new configuration and will be worth watching
Ecurie Ch A Mary
F
4 yrs
8hDh8h8h1hD
Would have finished close in a harness Class F over 2700m at Le Croise-Laroche 11 days ago had she not faulted in final stages. Form is not in question and looks a major player first time under the saddle. Claim
A Duperche
F
4 yrs
Dm1m4m8h9h8
Returns to the monte discipline after running 8th of 13 in a 2700m Class F at Le Croise-Laroche 11 days ago and is unlikely to shake things up
P Desmigneux
Race Overview
Nicely-entered here and sporting shoes as she was when successful at La Capelle early last month, KITA DU RIB (16) makes her monte debut in cracking form and can win at the first time of asking. Pierre-Yves Verva will still be keeping a watchful eye on KEILA TREMBLADAISE (14) who is competitively-shod for her return to the track, and the more complicated KALYPSO DU CAUX (6) who opened her account in style late last month. Anthony Barrier gets the nod for the on-song KATE SPEED (11) who makes her ridden bow with justified ambition.
Selection:
16 - 14 - 6