14:15 Vincennes
Criterium Continental-Amerique Races Q3 - Attele
Harness
• 2099m
• €240,000
• 18
C
4 yrs
4h2h2h3h7h5
7th in Grand Prix de l'UET before coming 5th of 13 behind KEENAN DE JOUDES (18) in 2700m Gr.2 Prix Octave Douesnel here 2 weeks ago. Has previously beaten much of this field and can do so again
Ph Allaire
F
4 yrs
9h9hD-h1h4
4th in Gr.1 Grand Prix de l'UET before dominating over 1640m in Rome on 16 November. Bjorn Goop in the bike this time and from the 2-spot can make this her own
Ecurie Jean-pierre Barjon
C
4 yrs
1h3h3h1h7h0
Finished 11th of 13 behind KEENAN DE JOUDES (18) in 2700m Gr.2 Prix Octave Douesnel here a fortnight ago. Goes barefoot this time and can make a big splash
J Davet
C
4 yrs
-h3h1h4hDhD
Comfortable winner over 2100m in Rome mid-November. Classy Italian colt with decent Vincennes form, has a lot going for him here and must not be underestimated
Sc Pink And Black
C
4 yrs
Beaten only by a good 3yo over 1640m at Solvalla late last month. Won Sprintermastaren (equivalent to Swedish Hambletonian) earlier in the year and from the 5-spot can set the cat among the pigeons
Srf Stable
F
4 yrs
h3
Well-travelled filly that ran 3rd of 14 to KOKOTE (13) in 2700m Gr.2 Prix Ariste Hemard here 2 weeks ago. Takes a big step up in class and even with JMB in the bike still looks no more than a minor place prospect
Ecurie Gerrits Recycling B V
C
4 yrs
hDh7-h6hD
Serious Italian colt that finished runner-up to EXECUTIV EK (4) over 2100m in Rome mid-November. 2nd chance for the Gocciadoro stable but appears to have too much to do
Scuderia Stefano Bondi
C
4 yrs
h0
Quality Swedish visitor that could manage no better than 10th of 13 behind KEENAN DE JOUDES (18) in 2700m Gr.2 Prix Octave Douesnel here 2 weeks ago. Breaks wide and cannot be considered dangerous
Stall Courant Ab
F
4 yrs
Dh4h1hDh0h2
Missed the start but still ran 2nd of 14 to KOKOTE (13) in Gr.2 Prix Ariste Hemard over 2700m here a fortnight ago. Benjamin Rochard would have preferred a better draw and, even against the colts, must be respected
J Seche
F
4 yrs
5h3h6h0h9h0
10th of 14 to KOKOTE (13) in Gr.2 Prix Ariste Hemard over 2700m here a fortnight ago and, padded this time, can be confidently passed over
Ecurie William Bigeon
C
4 yrs
0h1h9h7h9h0
Off the boil since winning Gr.2 Prix Phaeton over 2100m in Rome mid-November, latterly last but one in Gr.2 Prix Octave Douesnel a fortnight ago and, barefoot or not, can be ruled out
Sebastien Dewulf
F
4 yrs
3h3hDh6h4h7
7th of 14 to KOKOTE (13) in Gr.2 Prix Ariste Hemard over 2700m here a fortnight ago. Appears to be some way off last winter's form and chances appear limited
Ph Beauvisage
F
4 yrs
9h5hDh3h2h1
Opened her black-type account when comfortably winning 2700m Gr.2 Prix Ariste Hemard here 7 December. Pitted against the boys this time and the draw will do her no favours
Ecurie Jean-pierre Barjon
C
4 yrs
h8-h5hD
Capable nordic colt that ran 6th of 12 over 3140m in Gothenburg on 13 November. Races barefoot but still has considerably more to find
Stall Fredrik Wallin Ab
C
4 yrs
1h2h0h7hDh2
Gr.1-placed colt that ran 2nd of 9 in a 2850m Laval Class A mid-November. Is barefoot this time, consistently gives his best, and is unlikely to go home empty-handed
Ecurie Des Charmes
C
4 yrs
5h8h3h3hDh8
8th of 13 behind KEENAN DE JOUDES (18) when preparing for this in 2700m Gr.2 Prix Octave Douesnel here 2 weeks ago. Has never disappointed when barefoot and despite a shocking draw can play an important role
Ecurie E Varin
C
4 yrs
8h5h5h4h1h3
Won a Gr.3 over track and trip last month before finishing 3rd of 13, a place behind KEENAN DE JOUDES (18), in 2700m Gr.2 Prix Octave Douesnel here 2 weeks ago. Poor draw but still merits attention
G Iera
C
4 yrs
3h2h3h9h7h2
Colt with bags of talent, latterly 2nd of 13 in 2700m Gr.2 Prix Octave Douesnel here a fortnight back. Always gives his best but from 18-spot may find this a tough test
Ecurie Olivier Morel
Race Overview
With success in this race comes a ticket to the Prix d'Amerique and EAST ASIA (2), who has won 5 of his last 6, has been handed a good draw and can expect the lion's share of support. Criterium des 4 Ans winner, KEEP GOING (3) races barefoot after having prepped in the Gr.2 Prix Octave Douesnel a fortnight ago and the draw will only work in his favour. 5th that day, KOCTEL DU DAIN (1) has nothing to prove at this level and barefoot for the occasion will be expected to finish close. The good EXECUTIV EK (4) returns to Paris on a hat-trick and racing barefoot with Eric Raffin in the bike for the first time, may yet prove the joker in the pack.
Selection:
2 - 3 - 1