13:47 Nantes
Prix Okwo - Monte
Trotting
• 2999m
• €24,000
• 11
G
8 yrs
DmDh9mD-m7
Battling long-time maiden with just 5 places from 93 appearances. Unlikely to trouble the judge on the evidence of his last start (7th) in a 2800m mounted race at Pontchateau on 2 January
J Warin
G
7 yrs
2hDh8m0hDm8
No-show in 4 appearances last year and finished unplaced (8th) in a 2800m mounted race at Pontchateau on 2 January. Others preferred
G A Prezeau
G
7 yrs
4mDmDm7m4m1
Last-start winner (barefoot) over 2700m of a mounted race at Graignes on 30 December. Races shod on this occasion but should remain competitive for the leading positions
Mme N Roussel
G
6 yrs
0m4mDm0m4m5
Consistent performer under the saddle with solid form references/credentials at a higher level, including a last-start 5th over 2700m at Vincennes in a Class D race on 22 December. Candidate for success, even with his irons
L Guitton
G
8 yrs
2m1m4m1m3m8
Hard-knocking veteran proven in the mounted category with sound references/form credentials at a higher level under the saddle. Absent since finishing 8th in a stronger 28275m race/field at Enghien on 14 October - not taken lightly
B Carpentier
G
6 yrs
3m5m3m2m6hD
Consistent performer in the mounted category with references under these conditions/with his irons (shod). Shouldn't be hastily condemned for his faux pas in a course-and-distance harness race on 17 November - attractive outsider
Mme Anne-lise Boudou
F
8 yrs
Dh0h1h4h8h8
Won a harness amateur race at Chatelaillon-La Rochelle in November but finished 8th in consecutive recent starts, the latest over 2800m at Pontchateau on 22 December. Lacks references under the saddle so is best watched for now
Ph Boutin
G
6 yrs
1m4m2m4mDmD
Well-performed trotter in the mounted code with references (winning form) at a higher level, especially in this barefoot configuration. Blotted his copybook (disqualified) at Vincennes on 8 December but should quickly redeem himself here
Ecurie B
G
8 yrs
0m5m1m7-m1
Won his last 2 barefoot appearances, including his latest outing over 2800m at Pontchateau on 2 January. Needs only to repeat that performance to fight for victory
J P Diabat
F
6 yrs
4hDh3h3-h3
Hard-knocking veteran mare with sound references/form credentials at a higher level in the harness category, including 3 consecutive 3rd-place finishes (the latest over 2700m at Vincennes on 1 January). Respected in her first mounted race
L Vincent
F
10 yrs
9h8h0h0h0m7
Versatile veteran mare on a long losing run. Soundly beaten in 6 consecutive outings, the latest (7th) under the saddle at Bordeaux over 2650m on 27 December. Best watched for now
S Bodin
Race Overview
JET MESLOIS (8) is an attractive betting proposition here given his references under the saddle at a higher level and he needs only to avoid disqualification to fight for victory. Consistent JAZZY THOURJAN (4) has the form and experience in the mounted category to challenge the selection. Veteran mare JOUVENCE DE CAREL (10), in her first start under the saddle, and HERCULE DES SABLES (9), who is most efficient in this barefoot configuration, and last-start winner IKITORI (3) are others with legitimate podium aspirations.
Selection:
8 - 4 - 10
