11:23 Nantes
Prix Haut De Bellouet - Attele
Harness
• 2999m
• €18,000
• 12
F
4 yrs
hDhDhDh9
Disqualified in her first 3 starts and unplaced (9th) in her latest at Meslay-du-Maine over 2875m on 24 November, so hard to recommend. Others preferred
Ecurie Charles Dreux
F
4 yrs
h7hDh8
Disqualified once and unplaced twice in her 3 appearances - finished 8th (shod) over 2875m at Meslay on 24 November. Open to improvement racing with shoes removed (barefoot) for the first time in her career
Ecurie Du Grand Buisson
F
4 yrs
h2
Runner-up on debut at Cordemais over 2825m on 15 December. Would've benefitted from that experience and, with any improvement, should play a leading role
J L Caradeuc
F
4 yrs
h2h6
Runner-up on debut over 2700m at Graignes in November and acquitted herself well in defeat (6th) over 2850m at Laval on 8 December. Candidate for success
Patrick Lecot
F
4 yrs
5h7h2hDh0h8
Experienced 11-start maiden unlikely to trouble the judge on the evidence of her last start (8th) over 2750m in a claimer at Lisieux on 13 October. Overlook
Cedric Gautier
F
4 yrs
4h4hDhDh7h2
Bounced back to form with a reassuring 2nd over 2825m at Cordemais on 15 December. Confirmation expected
Ecurie Sebastien Poilane
F
4 yrs
7hDh6h6-h6
Honest hard-knocker (15-start maiden) seldom far off the mark - finished 6th (shod) in 3 consecutive recent outings, the latest over 2800m at Pontchateau on 2 January. Dark horse with shoes removed (barefoot) for the first time
E G Blot
F
4 yrs
4h5h4h3-hD
Complicated filly with undeniable means (usually acquits herself competitively when not disqualified) and sound form references. Shouldn't be hastily condemned for her Pontchateau sanction on 2 January - not taken lightly
K Champenois
F
4 yrs
0m7h9m0-m0
Experienced 15-start maiden with references in both trotting categories but soundly beaten in her last 6 starts - finished 10th (shod) in consecutive mounted races, the latest over 2825m at Cordemais on 5 January. Unshod for the first time
E G Blot
F
4 yrs
Dh2h8h7h3h6
Consistent trotter with the form and experience to play a leading role. Acquitted herself well in defeat (6th) at a higher level over 2850m at Vincennes on 25 December - winning chance
Mlle L Coatleven
F
4 yrs
5h3m6h6h2mD
Versatile filly with sound references/form credentials, especially in the harness code. Runner-up in the harness category over 2825m at Cordemais last month so shouldn't be hastily condemned for her faux pas under the saddle on 5 January
Ecurie Delto
F
4 yrs
6h6h0h4h6h7
Experienced 12-start maiden who seldom finishes far off the mark but has only a minor role to play (place chance) here. Finished 7th (shod) over 2725m at Graignes on 30 December - open to improvement racing unshod for the first time
Ecurie Jerome David
F
4 yrs
5h4hDh4-h3
Delicate but consistent filly with undeniable means and sound references/form credentials, including a last-start 3rd in this shoe-fitting over 2825m at Cordemais on 5 January. Keep safe
Ecurie Arnaud Leduc
Race Overview
LEIA HIGHLAND (10) acquitted herself well in defeat at Vincennes in a stronger race/field last month and a repeat of that performance at this level should suffice. Unexposed LOLA DE VILLARD (4) has revealed sufficient means and could fight for victory with improvement expected. LADY DE MAI (11), not taken lightly back in the harness category, and LAZULITA (3), who ought to improve after an encouraging debut 2nd, and last-start runner-up LOULOUTE DE BOUERE (6) complete the shortlist.
Selection:
10 - 4 - 11