14:15 Vincennes
Prix De Lille - Attele
Harness
• 2099m
• €90,000
• 15
F
8 yrs
6h1h5h4h5h1
Last-start winner over 2925m at Cagnes-sur-Mer on 14 December. Confirmed under these conditions/this shoe-fitting
Mme C Douillet
C
9 yrs
Well-performed veteran trotter regaining momentum recently after enduring soundness issues. Didn't go unnoticed (4th) in a 1600m Charlottenlund harness event on 10 November - will appeal to lovers of outsiders
Stald Cosmopolitan
G
8 yrs
2h3h2h2h0h3
Reliable veteran hard-knocker with undeniable means - the form and experience to play a leading role. Finished 3rd over 2925m at Cagnes in a 2925m Group III event on 21 December
Ecurie Marc Sassier
G
8 yrs
6h6h2h0h7m3
Bounced back to form with a reassuring 3rd in a 2175m Group III harness event on 11 December. Not taken lightly
Ecurie Danover
F
7 yrs
Dh3h0h7h0h7
Experienced Italian mare, a regular at this level although out of sorts at present - unplaced (7th) in a 2850m Quinte+ at this venue on 15 December. For another day
Rossano Biselli
G
9 yrs
1h4h2h1h3h2
Ultra-consistent performer at the peak of his powers - in good form and physical condition. Runner-up over 2700m at this venue on 21 December - keep safe
Ecurie Jean Paul Marmion
C
6 yrs
2h3h5h0h3hD
Has held his own at a high level but faces his elders for the first time. Shouldnt be hastily condemned for his failure (disqualification) in a 2700m Group I race here on 22 December - dark horse
Ecurie Haras Des Quatre Vents
G
8 yrs
4hDh7hDh4h3
Honest hard-knocker with sound references and solid form credentials, including a last-start 3rd at Lyon-Parilly over 2850m on 1 December. Should have a role to play
G Dambach
G
11 yrs
3h2hDh3h6h7
Experienced hard-knocker with sound references (2 victoires) at this level. Didn't go unnoticed when finishing 7th in a competitive 2700m event here on 21 December - attractive outsider
Th Chalon
C
8 yrs
0h0h9h0h0h0
Former Group II winner of the Prix Jean Gauvreau but struggling to regain his best level - soundly beaten (14th) over 2800m at Pontchateau on 22 December
Ecurie Danover
G
11 yrs
8h3h0h9h8h3
Honest hard-knocker who finished a reassuring 3rd on this course over 2700m on 21 December. More needed
Ecurie Luck
G
7 yrs
h2/h0-h9
Runner-up in a 2022 Group I on this course but far from his best level these days. Soundly beaten (9th) over track and trip on 14 December - others preferred
Stall Courant Ab
C
6 yrs
-h5h0h3h2h9
Runner-up in the Group III Prix de Chenonceaux in November before a disappointing subsequent performance (9th), albeit at Group I level over 2700m at this venue on 22 December. Winning chance with Jean-Michel Bazire at the helm
Brixton Medical Ab
F
7 yrs
6h4h2h7h8h9
Experienced veteran mare with sound references, though most effective without her irons (unshod). Finished 9th in a 2850m harness event here on 28 December - best watched for now
Ecurie L Cl Abrivard
G
7 yrs
3hDh6-h2h0
Not immune to a fault but his competitiveness at this level is beyond doubt. Disqualified at Solvalla over 2140m on 14 November but is the class horse in the race - sets the standard and needs only to remain wise to fight for victory
Stall Verrazzano Ab
Race Overview
INDY ROCK (15) enjoyed a stellar season in Sweden last year, competing brilliantly at the highest level. With an error-free trip, he ought to set the record straight and is good value to emerge victorious. Stablemate BENGAN (13) has also proven his competitiveness against the best in France, particularly at Vincennes. With Jean-Michel Bazire at the helm, he is another serious candidate for race honours. Carefully prepared for this favourable entry, HORCHESTRO (8) should make his presence felt too. Hard-knockers HEDIC GEMA (3), HAPPY DANICA (1) and GRECO BELLO (6) are others with legitimate podium aspirations.
Selection:
15 - 13 - 8
