14:53 Vincennes
Prix D'espalion - Attele
Harness
• 2699m
• €59,000
• 13
F
7 yrs
9h1h7h6-h2
Steps up in category after coming 2nd of 12 in a 2100m Class E here 2 weeks ago. Never easy to knock when barefoot however and has the capacity to trot her way into the frame
Alexandre Chevrier
F
7 yrs
DhDhD-h9h9
9th of 16 in a 2850m Class F here last Wednesday and backs up, barefoot, with unrealistic aspirations
Ecurie E Varin
F
9 yrs
Dh5h7h9h5hD
Sanctioned when well-supported in a 2925m Cagnes Class E on 14 December. Takes on a tougher bunch this time and chances limited
Guy Profizi
F
7 yrs
6hDh3hD-h6
6th of 13 when prepping for this in a 2925m Cagnes Class C on 3 January. Placed just once in 4 here this winter and, even with front shoes off, is unlikely to influence the result
Ecurie Gilles Curens
F
8 yrs
1h8h2h3h5h8
Dips down the category-ladder after finishing 8th of 11 in a Class C over course and distance late last month. Has been showing her form all season, gets on well with Matthieu Abrivard, and can finish close
A Marion
F
10 yrs
8h0h8h9-h9
10th of 14 in a 2850m Class F here last weekend and in present condition can be confidently passed over
F Lair
F
7 yrs
7h0h3-h7h0
12th of 14 behind FRISE PONT VAUTIER (6) in a 2850m Class F conditioner here last weekend. Has placed just once in the day's configuration but the engagement of Alexandre Abrivard will do her chances no disservice
Tom Compas
F
9 yrs
5h4h0h9-h8
Unplaced in all 3 since the break, latterly 8th of 13 in a 2950m Toulouse Class D on 10 January. Unlucky however that day and is not incapable of getting a look-in
B Olicard
F
8 yrs
Dh5h4h3-h6
6th of 16 in a 2925m Cagnes Class F a fortnight ago. Shoes off this time but others still preferred
Olivier Simonetti
F
7 yrs
4h2h6h6h1h2
Imposed over 2100m before finishing a courageous 2nd of 9 finishers in a 2850m Class E here on 22 December. Eric Raffin stays faithful and can strike gold this time
Ecurie Du Precieux
M
8 yrs
3h4h3h2-h2
Model of consistency, most recently 2nd of 14 in a 2725m Cabourg Class E 2.5 weeks ago. Has been knocking at the door for some time and will be rewarded one of these days
Thomas Vidard
F
7 yrs
1h1h3h3-h4
Ran 3rd in a Class B here before coming 4th of 14 in a 2800m Pontchateau Class E conditioner 2.5 weeks ago. Has been specifically prepared for this and can bring home the bacon
F Guinhut
F
7 yrs
6h1h3h6h0h4
Has not been seen out since coming 4th of 18 in a 3125m Angers Class E on 11 November. Is nicely-entered though, barefoot for the occasion, and not to be overlooked
Ch Germain
Race Overview
Lightly-campaigned over recent months but clearly in top shape, IDOLE DE MEAT (12) has decent form under these conditions and with shoes off for the occasion can open her 2025 account. She can nevertheless expect to be hard-pressed by ILLUSION D'AMOUR (10) who has been hard to knock lately, and ISLAND CASH (1) who has never disappointed when barefoot here. HANIKA DU LUPIN (5) drops in category after a respectable effort in better company late-December and must be considered a player.
Selection:
12 - 10 - 1
