17:58 Vincennes
Prix Lucia - Attele
Harness
• 2099m
• €52,000
• 16
F
7 yrs
-h6h3h4h4h0
Ended a decent run of form when last but one in a 2925m Cagnes Class E on 21 February. Forced to start on the rail this time, races barefoot, and even with Anthony Barrier in the bike is unlikely to spice things up
Ecurie Gilles Curens
F
8 yrs
6h9h2-h5h1
5th over course and distance early-February before comfortably winning a 2700m Class E here later that month. Franck Nivard in the bike again and will be confident of getting her nose in front once more
Jeremy Paillard
G
8 yrs
6-hDh3h2hD
Lost his action early in a 2925m Cagnes Class D on 26 February. Has been handed a good draw here, is plainly in excellent shape, and will be dangerous if Eric Raffin gets him off on the right foot
Ecurie L b Bourgoin
G
7 yrs
5-h4h1h1h1
Completed the hat-trick when convincingly winning a 2675m Class F at Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne 11 days ago. Has decent references over the main track and from the 4-spot can play a leading role
Ec J Ph Monclin
G
8 yrs
3h4h3-h2h0
Disappointing 10th of 13 in a 2150m Mauquenchy Class D on 17 March, but has otherwise been knocking at the door for some time. Nicely-positioned in front and Matthieu Abrivard will be keen to put things right
Jpb Horses
G
8 yrs
0h7-h9h8h4
Pleasantly surprising 4th of 16 in a 2850m Laval Class E on 12 March. Breaks in front and if still on the boil can challenge for a first-5 payout
Ch Audouin
C
7 yrs
8h3h4h8-hD
Sanctioned early in a 2875m Argentan Class D on re-entry last week. Shoes back on and others preferred
J A C Vanduffel
G
9 yrs
Dh7h7h6-h0
11th of 13 on comeback, a place behind HOTEL MYSTIC (5), in a 2150m Mauquenchy Class D on 17 March. Shoes on and no threat
Ecurie Danover
G
7 yrs
-h4h2h5h3h6
Honest sort that was by no means disgraced when 6th of 16 behind HIGOR DAIRPET (6) in a 2850m Laval Class E on 12 March. Has never failed to fire under these conditions and, barefoot this time, can get in on the action
Ecurie Watch Buy Win
F
7 yrs
1h5-h4h4h5
4th at Cherbourg prior to running 5th of 11 in a 2875m Enghien Class D a fortnight ago. Handed an unfavourable draw and is unlikely to upset the apple-cart
Ecurie De Sommaire
G
7 yrs
2hD-h2h4h3
3rd of 18 in a 2625m Cherbourg Class F on 2 March. Has not put a foot wrong this year and it will not be long before he gets back in the winners' enclosure. Chance
A Chaille-Chaille
G
8 yrs
0h0h9-h7h0
10th of 15 when preparing for this in a Class D over course and distance on 1 March. Appears to have lost his way and will need to reassure
J P K'dual
F
7 yrs
0hDh3h4h8hD
Would have finished 3rd of 16 had she not faulted in a 2875m Argentan Class D last week. Lebourgeois maintains faith though but the draw will not help matters
Tom Compas
G
7 yrs
7h8-h0h0h1
Secured first goal of the year, winning a 2200m Caen Class D 2.5 weeks ago. Would have preferred a better draw but will have a lot to offer if still firing on all cylinders
Ecurie Du Haras D'erable
F
8 yrs
6h6h8-h3h0
Last of 12 in a 2825m Chartres Class F on 16 March. Shoes on this time too and best to keep one's powder dry
Th De Wazieres
G
8 yrs
1hDh2h2-hD
Sanctioned, on return to competition, in a 2850m Laval Class E on 12 March. Handed a rough draw but is dynamite when focused and must not be underestimated
Ecurie Union-story
Race Overview
Rejuvenated since returning to racing with pads, the superbly-engaged HEXCELLENTE (2) imposed with authority here on 26 February and from the 2-spot can repeat. Currently in fine fettle, and unshod behind for the occasion, ISYBOY DE CINGLAIS (11) may not be ideally-drawn but he won his only start under these conditions and thrives with JMB reining. IRON D'ESPOIR (4) has a decent record over 2100m here, is drawn 4, and returns to the capital on a 4-timer. HIATUS (3) placed twice over course and distance before being sanctioned at Cagnes late last month but is reunited with Eric Raffin and must be afforded respect.
Selection:
2 - 11 - 4