16:35 Vincennes
Prix Du Luxembourg - Attele - Group 3
Harness
• 2099m
• €100,000
• 14
G
7 yrs
5h2h3h1h1h1
Fine campaigner with nothing to prove at this level, latterly securing the hat-trick in a 2850m Class A here on 28 December. Boasts solid references under these conditions and looks the pick of the field
M Gallier
C
8 yrs
h9-hD
Did not enjoy the best of luck in 2850m Gr.2 Prix de Belgique here a fortnight back. Is most certainly up to the task in a race like this and can play a leading role if Yoann Lebourgeois keeps him out of trouble
Brixton Medical Ab
G
9 yrs
9h0h1hDh1h2
Runner-up to INEXESS BLEU (1) in 2850m Gr.3 Prix Jean Dumouch here mid-December. Tends to prefer longer but considering the draw, and current form, should prove main threat
Ecurie Jean-michel Baudouin
G
9 yrs
2h2h6h6-h4
Honest sort that ran 4th of 9 in 2700m Gr.3 Prix de Forez here 2 weeks ago. Handed the plum spot behind the car and has a decent chance of picking up some prizemoney
Ph Grumetz
G
10 yrs
1h1hDh8-h7
Classy veteran that ran 7th of 8 in a 2700m Gr.3 here 2 weeks ago. Excels over 2100m here though and from the 5-spot can make a big impact
Jpb Horses
C
8 yrs
h7h5
Quality individual making first appearance since running 5th of 18 in 2700m Gr.2 Prix de Bretagne mid-November. Comes here fresh and barefoot and from the front row can give this a good go
Pachino Horse Srls
F
11 yrs
0h2h6h7-h6
Unremarkable 6th of 9 behind GENDREEN (4) in 2700m Gr.3 Prix de Forez here 2 weeks ago. Races barefoot this time but may find the going too tough
Ecurie Luck
F
8 yrs
/m2h0h0-h0
Last but one behind JUNINHO DRY (11) in Prix de Belgique 2 weeks ago. Sports modified shoeing but has other priorities
Daniel Josset
C
9 yrs
-h8h2h5h7h5
Just missed out on a Prix d'Amerique berth when 5th of 17 in 2100m Gr.2 Prix de Bourgogne late last month. Handed a tough draw but is a tough trotter and not to be underestimated
Stall Ready To Win
G
8 yrs
1h0hDm2h4mD
Useful dual-discipline type but sanctioned in a 2850m monte Class B here on 18 December. Badly-drawn and chances slim at best
Y Desmet
C
6 yrs
7hDh6h5-h0
5th in Gr.1 Prix Tenor de Baune, at 89/1, prior to finishing last of 10 in Prix de Belgique 2 weeks ago. Allocated an unfavourable draw and chances appear limited
Ecurie Dry
F
7 yrs
0h7h0h7-h0
Previously a good sort but has struggled of late, most recently finishing 10th of 15 in a Class A over track and trip 3 weeks ago, and will need to pull her socks up
Rossano Biselli
C
5 yrs
/h5hDh6-hD
Ran 6th in Criterium Continental before faulting early in a 2850m Gr.2 here 2 weeks ago. David Thomain reining this time and will need to defy the draw to get in on the action. First 5
Stall Fredrik Wallin Ab
C
8 yrs
h0h7
Never-threatening before being disqualified in 2850m Gr.3 Prix Jean Dumouch here mid-December. Has freshness on his side, with Bjorn Goop in the bike, but others still easier to back
Srf Stable
Race Overview
An absolute steamroller when focused, and winner of his last 3, INEXESS BLEU (1) is forced to start on the inside but he excels at Vincennes and should be able to wrap this up. He will still encounter considerable resistance from the battle-hardened GASPAR D'ANGIS (3) who is in flying form and better-positioned behind the car, and the talented MISTER HERCULES (2) who was sanctioned here when full of running a fortnight ago. FACE TIME (5) won 6 in a row here last winter, will be at peak fitness by now, and should prove significantly more competitive this time around.
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