17:20 Cagnes-sur-Mer
Prix De La Cote D'emeraude - Attele
Harness
• 2924m
• €26,000
• 15
F
6 yrs
9h4h9h5h5h3
Consistent hard-knocker in good form and physical condition with sound form references, including a last-start 3rd at this venue over 2150m on 18 December. Not taken lightly
Ecurie D L
F
6 yrs
2hDh9hDh9h4
Sparked improvement to finish a reassuring 4th on this course over 2150m on 18 December. Confirmation required
P Van Klaveren
F
6 yrs
4h1h4h7h6hD
Honest hard-knocker with sound references/form credentials, even with her irons - seldom far off the mark, so shouldn't be hastily condemned for her recent failure (disqualification) in a course-and-distance race on 28 December - dark horse
Y A Briand
F
6 yrs
4h9h5hDh2h2
Runner-up in both comeback outings at this venue recently after a 4-month absence, the latest in a course-and-distance event on 28 December. Candidate for success
Mlle K Malherbe
F
6 yrs
1h1h4h3h1h4
Lightly raced mare with the form and experience to play a leading role and room for improvement. Finished a good 4th in a course-and-distance race on 28 December when resuming after a 9-month absence - should have more to offer
Draviet Stables
F
6 yrs
5h2h3h2h3h5
Honest hard-knocker with sound/consistent references for several months. Showed her form and well-being by finishing 5th in a course-and-distance event on 28 December. Keep safe
Ecurie Damien Desbordes
F
6 yrs
3h6hDh8h0h0
Unreliable veteran mare soundly beaten in both comeback outings, the latest in a course-and-distance race last month (23 December). Best watched for now
Draviet Stables
F
6 yrs
0h5h6h2mDh0
Honest hard-knocker who is seldom far off the mark on a going day but currently out of sorts. Soundly beaten (13th) in a course-and-distance event on 14 December and not likely to trouble the judge
Ecurie Alexandre Pillon
F
6 yrs
2h0h0h0h7h0
Battling 52-start maiden soundly beaten/unplaced in her last 5 appearances, the latest (11th) over 2100m at Vincennes on 11 December. Overlook
Ch Almin
F
6 yrs
2h7h1h1h1h5
Consistent hard-knocker in good form and physical condition with sound form references, including a last-start 5th at this venue over the same distance on 24 August. Respected on her reappearance
Ecurie Jan Van Dooyeweerd
F
6 yrs
Dh4h3h0h5h0
Unreliable but not entirely incapable of getting a look in - seldom far off the mark on a going day. Well-beaten 10th at this venue in a course-and-distance race on 14 December - best watched for now
Y A Briand
F
6 yrs
5h2h6h6h0h0
Experienced hard-knocker with sound references/form credentials at this level, especially in this barefoot configuration. Soundly beaten in consecutive shod appearances recently, the latest (12th) over this course and distance on 14 December
Ecurie Romuald Mourice
F
6 yrs
Dh8h5hDh2h1
Last-start winner in this shoe-fitting over 2725m at Grenade-sur-Garonne on 22 December. Should remain competitive for victory
Ecurie Jean-pascal Bragato
F
6 yrs
4h0h0h4h6h0
Well-beaten 12th (shod) over 2850m at Vincennes on 29 December after a 4-month absence. Would've come on from that comeback outing and races here with all 4 shoes removed - keep safe
P A Rynwalt-boulard
F
6 yrs
Dh3h5h7m7h0
Experienced hard-knocking mare with sound references at this level, especially in this unshod configuration. Shouldnt be hastily condemned for finishing 11th (shod) in a course-and-distance race on 14 December - danger with shoes removed
Ecurie Du Bellay
Race Overview
PRETTY ENGRAVING (13) represents a stable in 'red-hot' form so she will attract betting interest, especially after her recent success at Grenade. JULOHA STAR ELGE (14), after a much-needed (shod) comeback outing at Vincennes, and JOIA DE PIENCOURT (4), runner-up in back-to-back appearances at this venue after a layoff, have the form and experience to expose any chinks in the armour of the selection. JAIKA DES FANES (5), JOIA DE PIENCOURT (4) and JASMINE WINNER (6) have legitimate podium prospects too.
Selection:
13 - 14 - 4
