17:10 Vincennes
Prix de Gambais - Monte
Trotting
• 2699m
• €40,000
• 12
F
4 yrs
Dh5h4h6hDh0
Makes just 2nd monte start after finishing 10th of 13 in a harness Class E over course and distance earlier in the month. Is reconfigured and could pleasantly surprise with Eric Raffin in the irons
Frederic Popot
F
4 yrs
DmDm8m1h4m1
Won last 2 under the saddle, most recently a Class F under these conditions on 6 December. Takes on a much better lot this time though and chances appear slim
J Cerisier
F
4 yrs
DmDmDmDmDh0
Sanctioned 8 times before finishing last of 10 in a 2850m harness Class E 12 days ago and has no realistic chance
Guillermo Horrach Vidal
F
4 yrs
Dh1hDh8h0m1
Authoritative winner of a Class E over track and trip on 18 November, on monte debut. Returns with morale intact and Adrien Lamy will be legitimately eyeing the double
Alexandre Beaufils
F
4 yrs
1m3m3h0h9m2
Was making up ground on the leader when 2nd of 5 finishers in a 2200m Class E here late last month. Excels in the day's configuration and is not about to disappoint
Ecurie Du Haras D'erable
F
4 yrs
8m4h0h0m4m7
4th at Reims before finishing 7th of 11 behind KACEY BELL (7) in a Class D over course and distance on 25 November, and will need to find significantly more
Ecurie B
F
4 yrs
8h5m5m1m2m5
Somewhat lacklustre 5th of 11 in a Class D under these conditions on 25 November. Proved in October that she is patently better than that and can finish in the frame this time
V Swimberghe
F
4 yrs
DhDm2m5m6m7
7th of 9 behind KALINA PRINCESS (12) in a Class D over course and distance 2 weeks ago despite a slow start. Has previously won at this level and is not incapable of making first 5 this time
Ecurie Rib
F
4 yrs
0hDh4h9h3h0
Back in the discipline after finishing last of 11 in a 2175m harness Class D here last weekend. Shoes on again but could just get a look-in
Ecurie Griff
F
4 yrs
Dm5m8m5hDmD
Sanctioned, on return to competition, in a Class D over course and distance 2 weeks ago. Barefoot this time but others still preferred
Ecurie Arnaud Desmottes
F
4 yrs
5m4h0h9hDm8
Unremarkable 8th of 9 behind KALINA PRINCESS (12) in a Class D over course and distance 2 weeks ago. Is a far cry from being at her best and will need another run
Ecurie Haras D'authise
F
4 yrs
4h0h1h2h4m3
Fine 3rd of 9 in a Class D over course and distance 2 weeks ago, first time under the saddle. Will have come on for the run and has a realistic chance of imposing her will
Ecurie D M Mottier
Race Overview
Perfectly-engaged at the limit of earnings, and impressive on her ridden debut here earlier in the month, KALINA PRINCESS (12) races barefoot this time and can open her account. She will however be pitted against KRYSEIS (4) who stormed up on her own monte bow here mid-November, and who will be barefoot this time. KACEY BELL (7) ran 2nd to her that day and can again play a part, but she may first have to see off KRISTALE D'ERABLE (5) who came close to securing her first objective of the winter.
Selection:
12 - 4 - 5
