15:56 Laval
Prix Le Loir - Monte
Trotting
• 2849m
• €30,000
• 11
G
6 yrs
4h4h6-h2h0
Takes first public steps under the saddle after running 11th of 14 in a 2100m Vincennes Class D on 8 February. Is plainly better than that though and even looks a respectable first-5 prospect
J F Mary
F
6 yrs
4m6m2m3m7h0
Last of 14, on return from her break, in a harness Class E over track and trip mid-month. Is useful in the ridden code but would have better prospects at a lower level
Ecurie Moreau
F
7 yrs
DmDm3-m8m7
8th of 12 in a 3000m Nantes Class F 9 days ago. Is far from her best and must first re-establish her credentials
A Turquet-Lepreux
G
6 yrs
1m2m2m1-m4
Wonderfully-consistent element that ran 4th of 8 finishers in a Class E under these conditions 3 weeks ago. Enjoys a front-line break, appreciates Laval, and has every chance of imposing
E Godard
C
6 yrs
0m4mD-m3hD
Sanctioned in a harness Class E over course and distance when preparing for this mid-month. Seldom disappoints when focused and returns to a previous formula with a good hand to play
Ecurie L M David
F
7 yrs
0-h0h3h7hD
Makes monte debut after being sanctioned in a 2700m Vincennes harness Class E a week ago. Takes on some serious players here and is unlikely to rock the boat
Ecurie Santamaria
G
6 yrs
DhDm3m2-mD
Sanctioned, on return from his break, in a 2700m Class D here 3 weeks ago. Sports a successful formula this time but still needs to take his game up a notch
Alexandre Angot
G
6 yrs
2m6hDm4m3m2
Good 2nd of 12 in a 2175m Vincennes Class D on 11 February. Is plainly close to his race and the 8kg allowance will do his prospects no disservice
Mme Anne-lise Boudou
G
6 yrs
2m3m2mD-m7
Has 2 races under his belt since the break, latterly sanctioned in a 3000m Nantes harness Class F on 18 February. Mathieu Mottier in the saddle this time and is thoroughly capable of getting his nose in front
Louis Gasnault
F
6 yrs
Dh9mDh4h4hD
Sanctioned when preparing for this in a 2625m Agen conditioner mid-month. Boasts fine ridden references and Guillaume Martin will be eager to make amends
Ecurie Arnaud Desmottes
G
9 yrs
6-m7m6m9m8
Makes first appearance since finishing last but one in a 3000m Nantes Class E last June. Shoes fitted and will need the run
Ch Henry
Race Overview
One of the most reliable horses in the game, JUMBO DE LUNESE (4) put in a good effort on his re-entry here earlier in the month and, reunited with Alexandre Abrivard, can bring home the bacon. JOKER DE FROULAY (9) may never have delivered at Laval under the saddle, and starts 25m worse off, but he races barefoot and has nothing to prove at this level. JOJO DE L'AUNAY (5) is competitively-shod for his return to the code and if applied can make the most of his front-row break and finish close. JULIANA DE RETZ (10) makes her first monte start of 2025 and with stride in check will have a lot to contribute.
Selection:
4 - 9 - 5