12:55 Vincennes
Prix De Sedan - Attele
Harness
• 2099m
• €59,000
• 16
G
10 yrs
Dh6h5h0-h5
Surprise 5th of 16 in a 2700m Class D here on 2 February. Handed a tough draw and a repeat seems improbable
D Dore
F
9 yrs
7mDm1h8mDh0
Out of the picture in last 3, most recently 11th of 16 behind FINGER DES BORDES (1) in a 2700m Class D here on 2 February, and must get her house in order
Ecurie Elevage Du Roy
G
9 yrs
0h1h0-h4hD
Complicated but capable sort that would have won a 2700m Class D here 3.5 weeks ago had he not faulted 50m out. Appreciates 2100m over main track and from the 3-spot will be no pushover
Ecurie Ph Boff
C
7 yrs
2m2h5h9m0m8
8th of 9 finishers in a 2175m monte Class C here on 19 February. Would be preferred under the saddle but is adept over these shorter trips, takes a dip in category, and will generate some interest
Stall Ebba Britta
G
8 yrs
3h2-h2h6h2
In the frame in 5 of last 6, most recently close 2nd to INSTANT D'HAUFOR (8) in a Class D under these conditions 3 weeks ago. Entrusted to Matthieu Abrivard for the occasion and from 5-spot looks a player
J P Mallet
G
9 yrs
9h7h1-h4hD
Solid in 2 here before being sanctioned in a 2625m Agen Class D on 10 February. Starts in front and while not a priority, can still get a look-in
Ecurie Jean-pierre Barjon
F
8 yrs
Dh5-h1h8h1
Won 2 of last 3, latterly making short work of a Class D under these conditions on 4 February. JMB in the bike again and has a realistic chance of confirming
E Lelievre
G
7 yrs
1h0h1-h4h1
Impressive winner of a Class D under these conditions 3 weeks ago despite a shocking draw. On front row this time and, with form maintained, can repeat
Ecurie Christian Bigeon
G
8 yrs
6h2h3h8h4h4
Unraced since coming 4th of 8 finishers in a 2600m Parilly Class D mid-December. Boasts excellent references under these conditions though, is barefoot for return to competition, and with Benjamin Rochard reining will be afforded every chance
Mlle H Besson
F
8 yrs
h8m4-m1m9
Last of 9 in a 2175m monte Gr.1 here earlier in the month. Here for a change of scenery and can be passed over
Hallbara Hus I Vaster Ab
C
8 yrs
D-h0hDh0h8
8th of 16 in 6 February race of reference. Has struggled since coming to France and the draw will do him no favours
Vincenzo Palma
G
7 yrs
1h3m1-m1h6
Unlucky 6th of 9 finishers in a 2700m Class D here 10 days ago. Arguably better under the saddle but is clearly close to his best and can make a big splash if kept out of trouble
Bengt Johansson
C
7 yrs
1h6h8h1-h6
Sent for a spell after winning over track and trip, then 6th of 16 to INSTANT D'HAUFOR (8) in a Class D over track and trip, on re-entry, 3 weeks ago. Handed a second-line draw but still warrants considerable respect
Scuderia Nuova Mirabello Sas
C
7 yrs
4h0h0h3h3h0
Hardy type making first appearance since finishing last but one in a 2700m Vincennes Class B last October. Hind shoes off but others still easier to back
Matty Stable Srl
G
7 yrs
1h1h7h6-h5
5th of 16 to INSTANT D'HAUFOR (8) in a Class D over track and trip, on re-entry, 3 weeks ago. Will have come on for the run and is not incapable of finishing closer this time
Ph Van Weehaeghe
G
8 yrs
4h0h8-hDhD
Sanctioned in 6 February race of reference. Has placed just once in 7 main-track starts and is not about to spring any surprises
Team Westholm Ab
Race Overview
Already three times a winner here this winter, INSTANT D'HAUFOR (8) put in a fine finish to impose under these conditions earlier in the month. He may not be ideally-positioned this time either but David Thomain can still be confident of a big run. The better-placed HAPPY DU BOIS (5) ran a close 2nd to him that day and should again finish in the thick of things, but may first have to see off HAUTE COTE DE NUIT (7) who flew up over course and distance 3 weeks ago, and second-row starter NINEPOINTS LASSE (12) who thrives with Alexandre Abrivard.
Selection:
8 - 7 - 12