15:25 Vincennes
Prix Ourasi - Attele - Group 1
Harness
• 2699m
• €300,000
• 15
C
4 yrs
1h8h4h2h1h6
Won a Gr.3 here mid-December before finishing 6th of 10 to LEMON TREE (6) in Gr.3 Prix de Chateau-Chinon over track and trip on Christmas Day. Barefoot for first time but is unlikely to spring any surprises
Ecurie Des Charmes
C
4 yrs
1h9h7h3-h4
Defied his odds to run 4th of 12 to FRANK GIO (15) in Gr.2 Prix Charles Tiercelin over course and distance 3 weeks ago. Has ample ability, and races barefoot, but may be taking on too much
Ecurie Hunter Valley
F
4 yrs
2hDh2h2-h7
7th of 12, on comeback, to FRANK GIO (15) in Gr.2 Prix Charles Tiercelin over course and distance on 5 January. Will have come on for the run, goes barefoot this time, and should not be overlooked
Mme D Mottier
C
4 yrs
h9-h9
Swedish Gr.1-winning colt that ran 9th of 12 to FRANK GIO (15) in Gr.2 Prix Charles Tiercelin over course and distance 3 weeks ago. Is better than recent numbers would suggest but first needs to re-establish his credentials
Stal Campus Rpf
C
4 yrs
3h0h3h8-h0
Has struggled of late, most recently finishing last of 12 in 5 January race of reference. Clearly capable but others easier to trust
Ch Toulorge
C
4 yrs
7h5h9h6h0h1
Held on well to win Gr.3 Prix de Chateau-Chinon over track and trip a month back. Ran 4th on lone start at this level, races first-time barefoot, and his tenacity and speed will serve him well
J Seche
C
4 yrs
Dh5m1mDh0mD
Sanctioned in 2175m monte Gr.2 Prix de Pardieu here a week ago. Has never delivered at the highest level and is unlikely to break the mould
New Blue 1 Llc
C
4 yrs
4h4h8h2-h3
Sprang 37/1 surprise when 3rd of 12 in 2700m Gr.2 Prix Charles Tiercelin on 5 January. Is another racing first-time barefoot but better options available
Ecurie Dragon Trotters B V
C
4 yrs
0h2h3h5-h5
5th in Prix Ready Cash before repeating in Gr.2 Prix Charles Tiercelin over course and distance 3 weeks ago. Is not about to cause an upset but will be competitive for a first-5 cheque
Ecurie Du Mont Joly
F
4 yrs
3h7h4h6-h6
Ran 6th in Prix Ready Cash before repeating in Gr.2 Prix Charles Tiercelin over course and distance 3 weeks ago. 4 shoes off this time and with some luck in running, could pleasantly surprise
Ecurie Du Haras De Saint Martin
C
4 yrs
4hDh7hD-h8
Would have finished closer than 8th of 12 to FRANK GIO (15) in Gr.2 Prix Charles Tiercelin over course and distance 3 weeks ago had he been afforded a run. Sports similar shoeing and Yoann Lebourgeois will be eager to put things right. First 5
Ecurie Des Charmes
C
4 yrs
2h1h2hD-h2
Classy colt that was sanctioned in Prix Ready Cash before coming close 2nd to FRANK GIO (15) in Gr.2 Prix Charles Tiercelin over course and distance 3 weeks ago. Seldom disappoints over 2700m and will be no easy touch
Ecurie Luck
C
4 yrs
h4h3
Italian Derby winner that ran 3rd to LOVINO BELLO in Gr.1 Prix Ready Cash here early last month. Has had ample time to recuperate, is confirmed over the distance, and will be competitive for a place in the frame
Comiantale Srl
C
4 yrs
1h2h1h3h2h1
High-class colt that won 2100m Gr.1 Prix Ready Cash here early-December, turning the tables on FIRST OF MIND (13) who beat him in a Turin Gr.1 in early-November. Thrives with Eric Raffin in the bike and can impose
Mme S Robert
C
4 yrs
1h2h1h2-h1
Close 2nd to LOVINO BELLO (14) in Gr.1 Prix Ready Cash before securing Gr.2 Prix Charles Tiercelin over course and distance 3 weeks ago. Has just twice finished out of the frame and Matthieu Abrivard will be keen to exact revenge. Claim
Scuderia Bivans Srl
Race Overview
LOVINO BELLO (14) put in quite the performance to win the Gr.1 Prix Ready Cash early last month, has twice won over course and distance, sports a fresh configuration, and is not going to be sent out at 14/1 this time. FRANK GIO (15) ran him close that day before comfortably winning the Gr.2 Prix Charles Tiercelin earlier this month, and is not incapable of turning the tables. LOMBOK JIEL (12) made up for his Prix Ready Cash sanction when 2nd to Pierre-Yves Vera's colt 3 weeks ago and will race first-time barefoot. Quality Italian-trained raider, FIRST OF MIND (13), seldom disappoints and going barefoot for the occasion, must be considered a viable place chance.
Selection:
14 - 15 - 12
