16:00 Vincennes
Prix Paul Viel - Attele - Group 2
Harness
• 2699m
• €150,000
• 12
C
3 yrs
8h3hDh0h1h5
Won a claimer before coming surprise 5th of 13 to MAITRE JACQUES (6) in a 2850m Class A here on Christmas Eve but can still be confidently ruled out
Philippe Rennesson
C
3 yrs
4hDh9-h8h3
Last of 8 in 2175m Gr.2 Prix Maurice de Gheest 3 weeks ago before running 3rd of 9 in a Class A over course and distance last Sunday and can be passed over
Ecurie Saint Martin
C
3 yrs
h7
Won 5 of 6 at home in Italy before finishing last but one in race of reference and can expect to have few takers
Giorgio Cangiano
C
3 yrs
1h3h3h3-h6
Ran 3rd to MAITRE JACQUES (6) last month before coming 6th of 8 finishers in Prix Maurice de Gheest 11 days later. Not a priority but should nevertheless acquit himself honourably
Ecurie S C Rousselle
C
3 yrs
5h6h1h0-h1
Won 2 of last 3, most recently a Class B over course and distance. Being aimed much higher this time but is plainly at the top of his game and warrants respect
J Dubois
C
3 yrs
h4h1h1h1
Made short work of a 2850m Class A over the short course a month ago. Has earned the right to race here and will not go down easily. Place chance
J Cottel
C
3 yrs
4h5h2h4-h4
4th in Gr.2 Prix Emmanuel Margouty before repeating in race of reference and is unlikely to be too far from the action
L Broomhead
C
3 yrs
h1
Superb winner of 2175m Gr.2 Prix Maurice de Gheest 3 weeks ago, on Vincennes debut, and with form maintained will be a tough nut to crack
Scuderia Bivans Srl
C
3 yrs
1h1h1h2-hD
Runner-up to MACK DE BLARY (12) mid-December before being sanctioned in 4 January race of reference, but can more than make amends if Eric Raffin gets him off on the right foot
G Manzi
C
3 yrs
4hDh2h3-h2
In the frame in last 2, most recently runner-up to GOLDEN GIO (8) in 2175m Gr.2 Prix Maurice de Gheest 3 weeks ago. Unlikely to get his nose in front but will be competitive for a sizeable payout
B Bridault
C
3 yrs
1hDh1h6-h3
Gave a reassuringly good account in Prix Maurice de Gheest 3 weeks ago, finishing 3rd of 10 to GOLDEN GIO (8) and, if still on the boil, can make first 5
Ph Allaire
C
3 yrs
1h1h1h1-h5
Pleasant winner of Gr.2 Prix Emmanuel Margouty before enduring a hard race to come 5th of 10 to GOLDEN GIO (8) in 2175m Gr.2 Prix Maurice de Gheest 3 weeks ago. With a more favourable trip however, can give Guarato's colt a run for his money
Ph Beauvisage
Race Overview
Easy winner of the Gr.2 Prix Maurice de Gheest here earlier this month, on his maiden start for the Guarato stable, GOLDEN GIO (8) tackles 2700m for the first time but will still take all the beating. Matthieu Abrivard will nonetheless be keeping one eye on mid-December Gr.2 winner MACK DE BLARY (12) who did not enjoy the best of trips in the Maurice de Gheest, and the excellent MAESTRO RIVER (9) who can be forgiven his recent fault. MAITRE JACQUES (6) has won both of his Vincennes starts and even though taking a notable step up in class, he will be expected to feature prominently.
Selection:
8 - 12 - 9
