17:27 Graignes
Prix Des Violettes - Attele
Harness
• 2699m
• €17,500
• 13
G
4 yrs
9hDh5-h6h3
Pleasant 3rd of 14 in a 2625m Cherbourg Class G a fortnight back. Faces a much stiffer test this time but can still play a small part
E Szirmay
G
4 yrs
Dh1-h9h3m5
Back under harness after coming 5th of 12 in a 2625m ridden Class F at Cherbourg 2 weeks ago. Has merit but would be preferred in a lower category
Ecurie Rib
G
4 yrs
Dm3mDm3m7m6
Has not been seen out since finishing 6th of 7 in a 2700m Vincennes monte Class E last August. Here for reasons of conditioning and can be ruled out
J Y Binois
G
4 yrs
h2hDh1hDh7
Has not been seen out since finishing last of 7 in a 2275m Nantes Class E last October. Will be fresh but still not easy to recommend
Q Lepennetier
G
4 yrs
2h3-h8hDhD
Sanctioned here mid-February before repeating in a 2675m Class F at Le Mont-Saint-Michel last weekend. Has evident talent and, with shoes off for first time can start to make amends
Ecurie Rib
C
4 yrs
Dh2h4-h2h2
Runner-up in both since the break, most recently a 2625m Cherbourg Class F a month ago. Takes on some better horses here but is proven at the venue and looks a major player
A Triomphe
G
4 yrs
2h6h3-hDh2
Tenacious 2nd of 12 to LUTIN DES ARRIS (11) in a 2825m Class F at Le Croise-Laroche 3 weeks ago. Hind shoes off again and Alexandre Bodin will be intent on exacting revenge. Claim
Ecurie Sang Et Or
C
4 yrs
h3h4h2-h1
Solid winner of a Class F over course and distance on 12 January. Has done everything right so far and will be expected to play another active role
Ecurie Floating Storage Co Bv
G
4 yrs
8-h4h4h2h5
Unremarkable 5th of 9 in a 2850m Mauquenchy Class E on 25 February. Has been in fine shape this term but cannot be considered a concern this time around
P A Delacour
C
4 yrs
3h7h7-h1h5
Lost his maiden status late-January before running 5th of 9, a place behind LIKE MESLOIS (12), in a 2700m Vire Class F a fortnight ago. Has been reconfigured and the engagement of David Thomain can make all the difference. First 5
B Barassin
G
4 yrs
h2hDhDh3h1
Comfortably got off the mark in a 2825m Class F at Le Croise-Laroche 3 weeks ago. Yoann Lebourgeois in the bike this time and is not incapable of doubling up
Ecurie Comte P De Montesson
G
4 yrs
1h6h1hD-h4
Ran a very good 4th of 9 on re-entry in a 2700m Vire Class F a fortnight ago. Sanctioned on only Graignes start but will still generate considerable support. Place chance
Ecurie B
G
4 yrs
0hDh9-h7m4
4th of 7 finishers in a 2650m Bordeaux ridden Class E on 9 February. Enjoys a good entry but appears to have nothing to contribute
Ecurie Mil'stud
Race Overview
After running 3rd at Pontchateau, LUTIN DES ARRIS (11) sprang something of a surprise when imposing at Le Croise-Laroche just 8 days later and, without hind shoes this time, can run another big race. Runner-up to him that day, LUCKY CARNOIS (7) still looks a better horse and will be expected to turn the tables. LUCIANO VET (6) is plainly close to his race and must be considered a contender. LIKE MESLOIS (12) will have come on for his re-entry run and will not be far off the mark if he can keep trotting.
Selection:
7 - 11 - 6