17:37 Toulouse
Prix de l'Aubrac - Attele
Harness
• 2750m
• €27,000
• 15
F
9 yrs
h1hDh0hDh0h0
Unreliable and currently out of sorts - unplaced in both recent comeback appearances, the latest (12th) over 2725m at Grenade-sur-Garonne on 22 December. However, she did win his last 2 appearances in this shoe-fitting
M Lejeune
G
9 yrs
hDh5h1m3m3m1
Versatile veteran trotter with sound references in both codes, including a last-start win at Vichy in the mounted category. Absent since that 2200m victory on 20 June but did win his last harness appearance at Castillonnes on 8 May
M Hanquier
G
8 yrs
h2h1hDh2h1h1
Rejuvenated since joining Benjamin Goetz's stable, winning back-to-back 2150m Toulouse races (latest on 6 December). Should continue his momentum
B Goetz
G
8 yrs
h1h6hDh1h3h3
Thriving veteran trotter in good form and physical condition - finished 3rd (plated) in consecutive recent starts but did win over 2575m at Agen on 17 November in his last barefoot appearance. Keep safe
A Barre
F
8 yrs
m4h7h1hDm7m3
Versatile hard-knocker maintaining remarkable consistency alternating between the codes - showed her form when 3rd in a 2650m mounted race at Marseille-Vivaux on 30 November. Candidate for success back in the harness category
M Maige
G
9 yrs
h5h8hDh4h8h7
Unreliable veteran who is most efficient without his irons (unshod) and out of sorts at present - unplaced in consecutive recent appearances, the latest (7th) on this course over 2750m on 6 December
Ecurie Baltic Speed
C
9 yrs
h1h5hDh2hDh6
Inconsistent and delicate veteran trotter with undeniable means - seldom far from a fault but usually acquits himself well when applied/remaining wise. Didn't go unnoticed (6th) at Cagnes over 2150m on 18 December
Ecurie Du Closet
F
8 yrs
h2h1h2h6h7hD
Honest hard-knocker with undeniable means and references at a higher level. ideally entered under these conditions and may well redeem herself after a last-start failure (disqualification) at Nantes on 8 December
Q Abrivard
G
8 yrs
h0h1h1h3h0h6
Honest hard-knocker with undeniable means and sound references under these conditions/in this shoeing configuration, including a last-start 6th over 2150m at Cagnes on 28 December
Mme S Raimond
G
8 yrs
h1hDhDh7h2h7
Inconsistent but not devoid of ability - finished 2nd on this course over 2150m last month but unplaced (7th) over 2150m at Cagnes on 28 December. Shouldn't be underestimated
Mme Annette Dutertre
F
10 yrs
h7h7h0h0h9h5
Experienced mare (100-start veteran) with sound references under these conditions/in this configuration, including a 5th over 2725m at Grenade in her last start on 22 December. Dark horse
L Brechat
G
8 yrs
hDhDh3h2h2h0
Honest hard-knocker with undeniable means and sound references under these conditions in this shoeing configuration at a higher level. Shouldn't be condemned for his failure (12th) in a stronger race/field at Vincennes on 30 November
Y Henry
C
8 yrs
hDh5/h2hD-h0h9
Experienced hard-knocker with sound references but unlikely to trouble the judge on the evidence of unplaced comeback outings on this course recently, the latest (9th) over 2150m on 6 December
Ecurie Duem
G
8 yrs
m3m2m4hDm7mD
Versatile but inconsistent veteran with references in both codes, though seldom far from a fault. Disqualified at Meslay on 19 December in a 2875m mounted race - others preferred
Mme J Hurel
G
9 yrs
hDh0h0h4h2h3
Caught the eye with a fast-finishing 3rd on this course over 2150m on 22 November. Should be competitive for the leading positions with a repeat of that performance
Ecurie Tim
G
8 yrs
hDh0h9h3h4h4
Honest hard-knocker with the form and experience under these conditions/in this unshod configuration to play a leading role, including a last-start 4th over 2400m at Bordeaux on 27 December
A Barre
Race Overview
HEROINE DE GUERRE (8) could not dream of a more favourable commitment and she ought to capitalise on this ideal entry by making amends for her recent failure. HEYDAY (3) is at the top of his game trained and Benjamin Goetz's charge should continue his momentum by threatening the selection for top honours. HORIZON DU THAY (4), most efficient without his irons, HALADIN D'ARGENT (12), whose Vincennes failure is best ignored, and versatile mare HANA D'OCCAGNES (5) have legitimate podium ambitions too.
Selection:
8 - 3 - 4