12:23 Vincennes
Coupe Intercontinentale Des Amateurs - Attele
Harness
• 2099m
• €15,000
• 14
G
9 yrs
9h5h9h0h9h9
9th of 17 in a 2650m Bordeaux claimer early-December and has nothing to offer
Pierre-yves Barbazanges
F
11 yrs
2h8h9h0-h0
Last of 11 finishers in a 2850m Class F here late last month and even with shoes off has no realistic chance
J Cl Kress
F
8 yrs
0h0h0h0h9h2
Left a very good impression when 2nd of 12 finishers in an amateurs Class F over course and distance late-December. Ideally-placed on front line and will be expected to bring the fight to GIZMOGOLD (7)
G Cherubini
F
8 yrs
0m4h0m4h5m2
2nd of 10 in a 2800m Pontchateau monte Class F early this month. Breaks from the 4-spot and if form transitions can pick up a cheque
B Lesoimier
G
9 yrs
6h1h5hD-h4
Tough type that just missed out on a podium place when 4th of 13 finishers in a 2650m Vivaux Class F on 14 January. Takes a dip in category and from the 5-spot will be no easy-touch
Ecurie De Belgrave
G
10 yrs
Dm5h0h0m3m5
Returns to the harness code after coming 5th of 12 to GUEPARD GRIFF (10) in a 2825m Class E at Le Croise-Laroche mid-December. Handed a decent draw and will be expected to make first 5
Ecurie De Rougemont
G
9 yrs
9h2h1-h0h0
Debuts at Vincennes after finishing and unlucky last of 13 in a 2650m Vivaux Class F on 14 January. Goes well when barefoot and should have the measure of the field
J Soto
G
7 yrs
Dh9hDhD-hD
Not without merit but sanctioned in last 3, latterly a 2925m Cagnes Class E a fortnight ago. Sports a fresh configuration and if applied can play a small role
Ecurie Mip
F
8 yrs
Dh4h6h4-h7
Surprise 4th of 12 finishers behind HUNADORA (3) before finishing 7th of 16 in a 2850m amateurs Class F here 10 days ago. Forced to break wide but is still good enough to finish in the mix
A Ripoll Rigo
G
9 yrs
0hDh6m1h2m6
Ran 2nd over course and distance before coming 6th of 12 in a 2700m monte Class D conditioner here 9 days ago and, if positioned early, will not be far off the mark
Mathieu Cafaro
G
10 yrs
7h5h8hDh0mD
Has not been seen out since being sanctioned in a 2700m Graignes monte Class F early-November and can be disregarded
Steve Farrugia
F
8 yrs
0hDh5h0-h0
Last of 13 behind GUEPARD GRIFF (10) in an amateurs Class F earlier this month and will have nothing to contribute
A Ripoll Rigo
G
7 yrs
8h7h3h1h2h8
Produced a brace of good efforts prior to running 8th of 12 finishers behind HUNADORA (3) in an amateurs Class F over course and distance on 28 December. Goes first-time barefoot and despite a 2nd line draw, can still make his presence felt
B Robin
F
10 yrs
0h0h9h5-h8
4 times a winner in the amateur division but will need to improve on her 8th of 15 in a 2750m Toulouse Class F 2.5 weeks ago
L Brechat
Race Overview
GIZMOGOLD (7) did not enjoy the best of runs in Marseille mid-month but returns to a distance he will appreciate, starts in front, and can make a big splash if he takes to the new profile. Better-positioned behind the car, and runner-up under similar conditions last month, HUNADORA (3) will be no pushover. GALOPIN DE BIANCA (5) enjoys a wonderful entry, encouraged last time out and even racing shod this time, looks a player. GUEPARD GRIFF (10) showed his worth at this level earlier in the month and will have his chances.
Selection:
7 - 3 - 5