18:34 Laval
Prix Haras Du Lion - Monte
Trotting
• 2849m
• €18,000
• 11
G
4 yrs
Qualified under harness in 1'19'1 at Meslay-du-Maine in March 2024 and is not about to set off any fireworks
S Deshaies
C
4 yrs
DhD-hDhDhD
Debuts under the saddle, with hind shoes off, after being sanctioned in a 2700m Machecoul harness Class G on 2 March, and can expect to have few friends
Loic Groussard
G
4 yrs
Dm7hDm7-m6
6th of 8 finishers in a 2700m Machecoul Class G on 2 March. Is a tricky type to handle and will struggle to make his mark
Mlle Pauline Guilloux
G
4 yrs
h7h3h7hD
Unraced since being sanctioned in a 2575m Agen Class F last October. Hind shoes off for ridden debut but still not easy to recommend
H Combot
F
4 yrs
D-m5m4m5m4
Has not been seen out since running 4th of 18 in a Class F over track and trip last September and is going to need the race
P Edouard Mary
G
4 yrs
1hDhDh8m2hD
2nd under the saddle at Graignes in January before losing his action in a 2875m Argentan harness Class E on 16 February. Takes on a marginally better lot here but, given his provenance, it would be foolhardy to rule him out
Ecurie Rib
F
4 yrs
-hDh8m3m2mD
Placed twice before being sanctioned in a 2450m Caen Class F 12 days ago. Has evident talent though and with application can go close
Olivier Touvais
G
4 yrs
0m2m1mDhDm3
Sanctioned under harness, on re-entry, before running 3rd of 12 in a Class E over course and distance late last month. Eric Raffin in the irons this time and will be no soft touch
Ch Espern
C
4 yrs
3-h5h5m3h1
Returns to the ridden code after winning a 2850m Maure harness Class F mid-month and with form maintained can repeat
Ecurie D' Ycy
G
4 yrs
8h4h7h7m1m1
Imposed at Cherbourg on 2 March before confirming in a 2700m Graignes Class F a fortnight later and can win this if he manages to counter LOVAK DE HOUELLE (9)
Arnaud Trommenschlager
F
4 yrs
DmD-m5m6m6
6th of 9 finishers in a 2875m Meslay Class E 11 days ago. Gives her best when applied but still no more than a minor place chance
Mme J De Mondesir
Race Overview
Third on his monte debut before imposing under harness a fortnight ago, LOVAK DE HOUELLE (9) is reunited with Oceane Briand who will justifiably have her eye on the big prize. That said, they will be pitted against LUCKY DU BOUFARD (10) who has met little opposition in either monte start, and the progressive LORD DU GUELIER (8) who has been entrusted to Eric Raffin for the first time. Surprisingly-sanctioned at Caen recently, LALIGA DEL PHEDO (7) races shod, but is nevertheless in excellent shape and Alan Gendrot will be keen to put things right.
Selection:
9 - 10 - 8