18:33 Vincennes
Prix De Blavignac - Attele
Harness
• 2699m
• €32,000
• 14
F
4 yrs
m3mDh7-h3h4h8
Unexceptional last but one in a Class D over course and distance last week. Back at a more reasonable level this time, races with front shoes off, and can pick up a cheque
Ecurie Marie Norberg
F
4 yrs
m7h9m0-m0h2h1
Ran 2nd at Nantes before losing her maiden status in a 2850m Laval Class F on 5 February. Takes on some better individuals here but is still easy to recommend for a place on the podium
E G Blot
F
4 yrs
h1h5h2h2h5-h6
6th of 12, on return to competition mid-month, in a 2875m Argentan Class E. Raced better that day than the result would suggest and with front shoes off for the first time, is not to be underestimated
Ecurie Quick Star
F
4 yrs
h3h1hD-h2h8m5
5th of 7 finishers, on Vincennes debut, in a 2700m monte Class D here 11 days ago. Unlikely to shake things up but can still play a small role
D B Leclerc
F
4 yrs
hDh2h4h7h6-h3
3rd of 15 in a 2200m Class E here 10 days ago when first time barefoot. Takes on some better horses this time but is still worth monitoring
Guy X Nicolas
F
4 yrs
m2hD-hDhDm1hD
Imposed at Mauquenchy before being sanctioned in a 2175m Class E here 3 weeks ago. Has evident ability but returns to racing shod and is unlikely to trouble the judge
Frederic Popot
F
4 yrs
hDh3m3hDm4hD
Reassured a month ago but sanctioned early in a 2100m Class D here 2 weeks ago and others easier to back
Ecurie Leo Abrivard
F
4 yrs
h6h3h6h6mDhD
Has not been seen out since faulting early in a 2950m Toulouse Class B 5 months ago. First time barefoot but still not an obvious choice
M Journo
F
4 yrs
h1h2h7-h1
Won a 2850m Mauquenchy Class E a month ago despite a difficult trip. Has had ample time to recover and can confirm if she takes to the new profile
Ecurie Smart
F
4 yrs
h5h0-hDh6h3h4
Placed in a claimer before running unexceptional 4th of 5 finishers behind LITTLE ITALY (14) in a 2175m Class E here on 6 February and has a lot more to find
M Debrun
F
4 yrs
h3h4h1hD-h3hD
Handy filly that faulted early in a 2925m Cagnes Class D 3 weeks ago. Is plainly in shape, sports a new formula, and with application can finish in the mix
Ecurie Du Vieux Chene
F
4 yrs
h1h6h1h1h6-h0
Last but one, on re-entry, in a 3000m Nantes Class E a month back. Competitively shod this time but still not easy to like
Ecurie Vautors
F
4 yrs
h5h5h0-h6h3h2
Ran 3rd over course and distance before coming 2nd of 11 in a 2275m Nantes Class E a fortnight ago. Well-entered here and will be expected to confirm
Ecurie Minier
F
4 yrs
h9h1h6h2-h4h2
Well-related filly that finished 2nd of 5 finishers in a 2175m Class E here earlier in the month. Appears to have come on well over the autumn and looks a serious proposition
Ecurie Camille Levesque
Race Overview
It took LEGEND SMART (9) little time getting back to victorious ways following the autumn break and a repeat of her Mauquenchy performance would see her double up. She is however going to be pitted against the well-engaged LITTLE ITALY (14) who took her game to a new level earlier in the month, and LINA LA RAVELLE (2) who is like a horse reborn since starting to race barefoot. The same can be said of LILAS D'ECHAL (13) who has placed in her last 2.
Selection:
9 - 14 - 2