12:27 Meslay Du Maine
Prix De L'hiver - Attele
Harness
• 2600m
• €17,500
• 16
F
4 yrs
Has really struggled of late and was disqualified last time out in a claimer at Vincenbes on 13 December. Others are much preferred
Mme Lea De Bellaigue
C
4 yrs
In good form and was third in Class F at Graignes over 2700m on 11 September. Capable of making the frame again
J M Bansard
F
4 yrs
Disappointing last run when 10th in Class D at Cabourg over 2750m on 26 October. In good form before that and is not out of it
Ecurie J P -f Lamare
F
4 yrs
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Struggling to find best form and was 7th in Class F at Vire over 2800m on 1 December. Needs to do more to win this race
Ecurie Pierre Pellerot
C
4 yrs
Yet to win a race and was barefoot and 6th last time out in Class F at Vire over 2800m on 1 December. Not unshod this time and others are preferred
D Lizee
F
4 yrs
On a long losing run and was 8th in Class D at Vincennes over 2700m on 9 November. Has a place chance
Th Chalon
F
4 yrs
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Disqualified in her last two starts, with the latest being at Laval on 8 December. Capable of a surprise when wise
Ecurie Arnaud Desmottes
F
4 yrs
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Disqualified last time out at Angers on 9 December. Has run well with this shoe combination and could play a minor role
O Fontes De Aguiar
C
4 yrs
Unreliable but is in good form and was third in Class F at Vire over 2800m on 20 November. Might earn some minor money
D Marsault
C
4 yrs
Yet to win a race but she has been runner-up in three of her last four starts, including in Class F last time out at this track over 2875m on 24 November. Can go one better this time
Mlle Sandrine Bellessort
F
4 yrs
In good form and was runner-up last time out in Class F at Le Mont-Saint-Michel over 2675m on 17 November. Not out of it
Ecurie J C -g Beaufils
F
4 yrs
Has major disqualification issues and faulted last time out at Cherbourg on 24 November. Capable of earning money when in the mood
Mlle E Privat
F
4 yrs
Showed some improvement when barefoot and third in Class F at Angers over 2350m on 9 December. Can contest the finish again
Mme N Ferchaud
F
4 yrs
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Holding form and was third in Class F at Amiens over 2400m on 1 December. Not out of it
J M Legros
F
4 yrs
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Battling to regain best form and was disqualified last time out at Angers on 11 September. Needs to find a few lengths to win
Mme M Ch Mary Moreau
F
4 yrs
Disqualified last time out at Vincennes on 6 December. In good form before that and has a winning chance
J Seche
Race Overview
KARLA FRAULEIN (10) is knocking loudly at the door and could get a deserved first victory. KATE SPEED (16) fluffed her lines with a disqualification at Vincennes earlier this month but had good form before that and is capable of challenging for top honours. KLASSICAL WAY ACE (13) showed improvement last time out and could have more to offer. KALINE D'ARDENNES (14) should also contest the finish.
Selection:
10 - 16 - 13
