17:00 Vincennes
Prix De Chambery - Attele
Harness
• 2849m
• €53,000
• 12
C
6 yrs
hD
Sanctioned when well-backed in a 2550m Bordeaux Class E earlier this month. Alexis Collette in the bike this time but will still struggle to make his presence felt
Atle Walgren
G
6 yrs
hD
Failed to make much of an impact before being sanctioned in a 2700m Class C here a month ago. Has previously won in the day's configuration but cannot be considered a player on this occasion
Pure Islet Ab
G
6 yrs
h1
Takes a notable step up in category after comfortably winning a 2700m Class E here on 14 January. Mathieu Mottier in the bike again but appears to be taking on too much
Mlle C Flores
C
6 yrs
7h2h3h0-h3
3rd of 15, on return to France, in a 2850m Class D over the short course 10 days ago. Has never made his mark on the main track but in current condition is very easy to like
Trenta E Quaranta Srls
C
6 yrs
3m9m0m7-mD
Ran 2nd over 2700m before finishing a below-par 7th of 14 in a 2850m Mauquenchy Class E 2.5 weeks ago. Must not be hastily-judged and should logically bounce back and give JUNKIES MINDS (12) something to consider
M Finetti
G
6 yrs
Takes first competitive steps south of the nordics after running 3rd of 9 over 2640m at Eskilstuna mid-month. Barefoot with Yoann Lebourgeois reining for the occasion and must not be overlooked
Jas Fastigheter Ab
G
6 yrs
mDh8-h1
Opened his French account when victorious in a 2550m Bordeaux Class E on 5 January. Races barefoot, with Alexandre Abrivard reining, but seems to have his work cut out
Norchri Ab
G
6 yrs
Fine Scandinavian import taking first steps for new handler, not having been seen out since running 7th of 11 over 1640m in Boden last October, and will not be far off the mark if he takes to the new profile
Travtranare Svante Bath
G
6 yrs
0h1h5h4-h1
Steps up in category after securing a 2700m Class D here on 7 January. Not incapable of imposing at this level but looks more a first-5 prospect
Ecurie Christian Bigeon
C
6 yrs
4h4hD-h0h4
4th of 18 when being conditioned for this in a 2825m Cordemais Class D mid-month. Hind pads off this time and will be expected to finish close at the business end of the race
J Cottel
G
6 yrs
4h0h0h2h2h4
Runner-up in 2 before coming 4th of 16 in a 2700m Class C here on 20 December. Has yet to impose this winter but it will not be long before he does. Chance
Ecurie Christian Bigeon
G
6 yrs
7h1h2h1-h8
8th of 14 finishers in a 3000m Chateaubriant Class D conditioner earlier in the month. Has a lot going for him here and can get straight down to business
Ecurie Top Ten Etalons
C
6 yrs
-
Respectable but unthreatening 4th of 8 finishers behind DIE HARD (ITY) (5) in a 2700m Class C here a month ago. Not a priority but can still pick up a cheque
Azienda Agricola Santa Rosa
Race Overview
Dynamic at Vincennes and fresh from a conditioner in the provinces, JUNKIES MINDS (12) races barefoot for the occasion, has been entrusted to Eric Raffin for the first time, and is going to take all the beating. Leading the opposition is the well-regarded DIE HARD (ITY) (5) who will have appreciated his jaunt in the countryside, and JOVIAL HAUFOR (11) who has been acquitting himself competitively this winter. Reassuring at Cordemais and boasting excellent course-and-distance credentials, JOB DES MOLLES (10) is shod to preference and will be reunited with Benjamin Rochard who has already won with him.
Selection:
12 - 5 - 11
