19:15 Laval
Prix Du Douanier Rousseau - Attele
Harness
• 2849m
• €17,000
• 11
C
3 yrs
Qualified in 1'18'7 here on 11 February. Is no superstar in the making and is going to need to find his feet
Ecurie La Pinsonniere
G
3 yrs
Qualified in 1'19'0 at Meslay-du-Maine last June. Takes on a good lot first time out and is not about to cause an upset
Ecurie Arnaud Desmottes
G
3 yrs
Held back since qualifying in 1'19'6 at Caen last May and in this category may be taking on too much
Mme Noelle Antoinette Renault
C
3 yrs
Qualified in 1'18'7 here last July. Services of Paul Ploquin engaged for the occasion and although not an obvious contender, can still pick up a cheque
A Dutheil
G
3 yrs
Has not been seen out since qualifying in 1'19'9 at Meslay-du-Maine last May. Matthieu Abrivard in the bike and must be respected
Ecurie Santamaria
F
3 yrs
hD
Sanctioned, on debut, in a 2275m Nantes Class F early last week. Is obviously one to watch for the future and, if focused, can give MAGIC MAN (9) a run for his money
Mlle A Sobaszek
C
3 yrs
h4
Qualified well here last August but somewhat lacklustre 4th of 6 finishers on debut in a 2625m Cherbourg Class F 11 days ago. Not to be ruled out but still no more than a minor place prospect
Ecurie J R
C
3 yrs
h2
Did everything right first time out, running 2nd of 12 in a 2700m Machecoul Class F on 2 February. Has big shoes to fill but looks thoroughly up to the task. Chance
Ecurie Victoria Dreams
C
3 yrs
h2
Looked thoroughly professional and full of potential when 2nd of 6 finishers in a 2625m Cherbourg Class F 3.5 weeks ago, first time out. Will have come on for the run and can make this his own
Etienne Dubois
F
3 yrs
h5h3h7
Debuts at Laval after running 7th of 15 in a 2100m Vincennes Class D on 11 February. Has provincial references and will be no easy touch
Ecurie Ascot
F
3 yrs
m8h6h3h3
In the frame in last 2, latterly 3rd of 13 in a Class F over course and distance mid-month. Is nicely-entered and has a reasonable chance of making first 5
Mme M Ch Mary Moreau
Race Overview
Held back after qualifying nicely at Le Mans last summer, MAGIC MAN (9) left a very good impression on debut earlier this month and appears to have the wherewithal to win a race of this nature. MYRCIA (6) looked very promising on her Nantes bow, even though sanctioned, and Gregory Thorel would not put her up against the colts without legitimate aspiration. Smartly-bred and clearly a decent future prospect, MY DREAM (8) will be expected to confirm his Machecoul performance. MISS DISCO (10) has yet to confirm her superb qualification but should take well to Laval conditions and can start to come good again.
Selection:
9 - 6 - 8
