16:00 Vincennes
Prix Du Croise-laroche - Attele
Harness
• 2849m
• €63,000
• 14
F
9 yrs
1h9h4hDh0hD
Complicated mare with sound references but seldom far from a fault these days - disqualified in a 2100m harness race on 20 December. For another day
Ecurie Minier
G
9 yrs
0h5h4h6h5h3
Consistent hard-knocker with both the form and experience under these conditions to play a leading role, especially on the evidence of his last start (3rd) on this course in a 2100m harness race on 20 December
R Jean
G
9 yrs
0h8h1h1h1hD
Well-performed trotter with 12 wins from 49 starts, albeit at a lower level. Confirmed in this configuration but best watched for now after a recent failure (disqualification) at Le Mans on 16 December - outsider
Ecurie Vincent Renault
G
9 yrs
8h2h0m6m9m5
Versatile trotter with references in both codes - seldom finishes far off the mark on a going day but most effective unshod. Finished 5th in a 2200m mounted race at this venue on 20 December - watch for now
Ecurie Stephane Bourlier
G
9 yrs
9h0m6h0h8h2
Runner-up to HURRICANE CARTER (13) in a 2100m harness race at this venue on 2 December. Should play another leading role
Philippe Beine
G
10 yrs
8h6m2h0h1h0
Won a 2800m harness race at Rambouillet in October but blotted his copybook when missing the start at Chartres on 26 November. Shouldn't be hastily condemned
Ecurie Ph Boff
G
9 yrs
6hDh3m2mDh1
Last-start winner of a 2750m harness race at Cabourg on 17 December. Should have a say in the outcome with Eric Raffin at the helm
Ecurie B
G
10 yrs
1h1h2h3-h0
Honest hard-knocker with sound references, though most effective racing unshod. Finished 13th (shod) in a 2700m harness event here on 15 December - best watched for now
E Lelievre
G
9 yrs
7h3h7h7h9h2
Runner-up in a 2750m harness race at Cabourg behind HOCKFELER DU MESLE (7) on 17 December. Ought to make his presence felt again
P Oger
F
9 yrs
2h3h8h3h4h5
Honest hard-knocker with the form and experience at this level to acquit herself competitively, especially in this barefoot configuration. Finished a good 5th in a 2100m Quinte+ on this course on 11 December
Ecurie De Sautonne
F
10 yrs
0h9h3h7mDm1
Last-start winner of a 2200m mounted race at this venue on 20 December. Unlikely to repeat the feat back in the harness category
Ecurie Elevage Du Roy
G
10 yrs
Dh3h1h9h3h1
Last-start winner of a 2600m harness race at Layon-Parilly on 14 December. Confirmed in this shoe-fitting and likely to give another competitive account of himself
Ec J Mouchard
G
9 yrs
1h1h1h1h4h1
Prolific 16-time winner from 28 appearances. Added to his tally with a recent 2100m victory at this venue in this shoe-fitting on 2 December
Mme S Raimond
G
10 yrs
Dh5h0hDh1h0
Inconsistent but has sound references at this level, especially in this barefoot configuration. Must reaffirm after a recent failure at Bordeaux on 17 December - for another day
Ecurie Pierre Pellerot
Race Overview
Prolific HURRICANE CARTER (13) is hard to oppose after an impressive last start (win) in this shoeing configuration, especially with Eric Raffin at the helm. HOCKFELER DU MESLE (7) leads the opposition in the company of HORS BORD (5), second to the selection last time out, with GRAND ROI KALOUMA (6) and GAGNEUR (12) other contenders for a spot on the podium. HERMES D'ECROVILLE (2) and HAIDA SAUTONNE (10) complete the shortlist.
Selection:
13 - 7 - 5
