15:32 Vincennes
Prix De Carcassonne - Monte
Trotting
• 2699m
• €40,000
• 11
F
4 yrs
mDm5
Improved from her debut disqualification at Reims to finish 5th over 2875m at Enghien on 27 October. Hasn't been seen since so best watched for now
P Viel
F
4 yrs
Dm4m1m4m5m4
Consistent performer in the mounted code with sound (improved) form references under the saddle, including a last-start 4th in a course-and-distance race on 25 December. Attractive outsider lightened in her shoeing
J P Gicquel
F
4 yrs
1m1m6m1-mD
Promising filly with untapped potential - won 3 of 4 completed races (5 starts). Shouldnt be hastily condemned for her recent failure (disqualification) here on 6 January - keep safe
M Balliere
F
4 yrs
Dm3m7m3-m2
Consistent 11-start maiden with the form and experience to play a leading role. Finished 2nd in a 2200m mounted race at this venue on 1 January and could improve racing fully unshod (barefoot) for the first time in her career
Ch Germain
F
4 yrs
3m2mDm8-mD
Tricky filly with undeniable means/sound references under the saddle but seldom far from a fault - disqualified in 2 of 3 recent appearances, including her latest in a 2200m mounted race here on 6 January
Ecurie Devouassoux
F
4 yrs
DhDhDm2-m1
Delicate filly with undeniable means/ability and room for improvement. Won a 2200m mounted race at this venue on 1 January in her first barefoot appearance - confirmation is expected
Ecurie Salleloise
F
4 yrs
6h2mDh8-h6
Versatile hard-knocker who seldom finishes far off the mark but rarely threatens (1 win and 1 place from 18 starts). Didn't go unnoticed when finishing 6th in a 2100m harness race at this venue on 4 January - for lovers of outsiders
P Levy
F
4 yrs
mDm1m2m3m2
Unexposed and progressive filly with solid form credentials, including a 3rd and last-start 2nd (on 25 December) in 2 course-and-distance appearances. With any improvement racing unshod for the first time, she'll fight for victory
Ecurie Alexis Grimault
F
4 yrs
5m2m4m5-m3
Lightly raced 8-start maiden with sound references/form credentials (albeit without success), including a last-start 3rd at this level in a 2200m on this course in her first barefoot appearance on 6 January. On the shortlist
Y Guegan
F
4 yrs
4h9h0m7-mD
Experienced 23-start maiden with no more than a place chance here after her recent disqualification on this track in a 2200m mounted race on 6 January in her first barefoot appearance. Fully unshod again - for another day
M Hulak
F
4 yrs
Dm2m1h0m8m6
Unplaced in consecutive starts under the saddle at a higher level and retains the undeniable means/ability to play a leading role in this category. Didn't go unnoticed (6th) over 2175m at this venue on 18 November - follow closely
Ecurie Jean-pierre Barjon
Race Overview
A chance is worth taking on LA LAGOSTERIA (11), ideally committed at the earnings limit, judged on her references at a higher level. She ought to fare better in this grade and could reconnect with success. Consistent LITTLELOU MATIDY (8) is progressive and will make life difficult for the selection. Last-start winner LUCIA DI JENILAT (6) and lightly raced maidens LOUISIANE KERYVON (9) and LUCIOLA DE LOU (4) are competitive for a podium berth.
Selection:
11 - 8 - 6
