11:40 Vincennes
Prix Tidalium Pelo - Monte
Trotting
• 2699m
• €61,000
• 12
G
8 yrs
4m5m1m2mDmD
Useful on a good day but sanctioned in last 2, latterly a 2200m Class D here on 20 December, and others easier to trust
Ecurie Des Aulnaies
G
11 yrs
2m4mDm6mDm2
Reassuring, and surprise, 2nd of 17 in a 2850m Class D here on 29 December, however a repeat seems most improbable
M Cheradame
G
10 yrs
0m3m1m1mDmD
Makes first appearance since faulting in a Class C over course and distance early-November. Is plainly in competition-mode and, with application, is unlikely to disappoint
Ecurie De L' Iton
G
8 yrs
6m3h0m6mDm6
Finished 6th of 9 in a 2650m Bordeaux Class C late-December. Theo Raffin in the saddle this time but others still preferred
Philippe Rennesson
F
10 yrs
0m3m8m4-m7
Encouraged behind ELIXIR (2) late-December before coming 7th of 9 finishers in a 2175m Class C here last weekend and seems to be out of his depth
Mlle Aurelie Denic
G
8 yrs
6m7hDm2m3m4
Hard to criticise in 3 starts this winter, most recently good 4th of 7 finishers in a 2850m Class D here on 14 December. Shoes back on and Estelle Croisic will be keen to put things right
Maurice Desaint Denis
G
8 yrs
3m5h2-h5h0
Returns to the discipline after finishing 11th of 16 behind GINKO DU ROUSSOIR (13) in a 2100m harness Class B conditioner here 2 weeks ago. Boasts excellent monte references and looks principal threat to HEDEN CRUZ (8)
Ecurie Lucky 8 Racing
G
8 yrs
1m2h5m1m2m2
Classy campaigner that ran 2nd of 13 in a Gr.3 over course and distance late last month. Is at the top of his game and will be very hard to oppose
Ecurie De Belgrave
G
9 yrs
DmDh5-hDmD
Not devoid of talent but sanctioned in 5 of last 6, latterly a 2850m Class B here on 15 January, but could yet get a look-in if Thomas Roullier keeps him focused
Ecurie Christian Bigeon
G
9 yrs
6h4h6-h3m6
Placed in first 2 monte starts but ran 6th of 15 mid-month in a 2850m Class B here. Faces a less arduous task on this occasion and has a realistic chance of making first 5
Ecurie Arnaud Desmottes
G
10 yrs
0h9m2m9hDmD
Did not enjoy the best of trips when sanctioned in a Class B under these conditions 3 weeks ago. Lacks reliability, not ability, and if behaved can trot his way onto the podium
Ecurie Luck
G
8 yrs
0m1mDm4-m5
Flattering 4th in early-December before running 5th of 6 finishers in a Class B over track and trip 3 weeks ago. Is not about to spring a surprise but still has a claim on a minor place cheque
L Terbeche
G
9 yrs
8h5m0h8-h8
Modest individual that finished 8th of 16 in a 2100m Class B here 2 weeks ago and can be confidently ruled out
Ecurie Charles Dreux
Race Overview
HEDEN CRUZ (8) has been simply excellent at Vincennes this winter, forms a sensational tandem with Tamara Mathias-Maisonnette, and can make this his own. A fine servant under the saddle, HARDI CROWN (7) prepped for this under harness and looks a major player on return to his code of preference. FOREVER JIEL (11) is not always the easiest handle but is a tough nut when focused and on good behaviour can play a prominent role. Given time to recalibrate after faulting in his last 2, FOSTER DE L'ITON (3) will be dangerous if Agathe Poulain keeps his mind on the game.
Selection:
8 - 7 - 11
