18:15 Vincennes
Prix Gratia - Attele
Harness
• 2699m
• €59,000
• 15
G
7 yrs
-h1h1h1h1h2
Won 4 straight since the turn of the year before settling for 2nd of 16 in a 2850m Laval Class E on 12 March. Has earned the right to take his chances and is unlikely to be far from the action
E Szirmay
G
7 yrs
4h5h4-hDh6
Not as sharp as he was last season but raced better in the race of reference than his 6th place would suggest and will have his chances of making first 5 this time
Ecurie Du Damier
G
9 yrs
-h4h7h8h5h7
Makes just 3rd Vincennes appearance after running 7th of 14 in a 2625m Agen Class E 12 days ago and looks to have his work cut out
M Molinaro
G
7 yrs
3h4-h6h4h1
Classy trotter that returned to victorious ways in a 2875m Enghien Class D on 14 March. Excels with the day's driver and has every chance of confirming
Ecurie J C -g Beaufils
G
7 yrs
1h2-h5h7h3
Got back in the game when 3rd of 11 to INHERIT (4) in a 2875m Enghien Class D 3 weeks ago. Unlikely to get his nose in front but can still challenge for a place on the podium
Ecurie Luck
G
7 yrs
6h0h7-h4hD
Ran 4th at Enghien on 7 March before being sanctioned a week later in race of reference. Is no slouch when applied but nevertheless faces a stiff test
Mme V Abrivard
G
7 yrs
1h1-h2h1h1
Has not put a foot out of line since last May, most recently winning (by default) a 2800m Vire Class E a month back. Is nevertheless in exceptional form and Yoann Lebourgeois will be keeping sight of the hat-trick
Ecurie Pierrick Lecellier
F
9 yrs
7-h4h8h4h9
Failed to confirm February performance when 9th of 15 behind HEUREUX DE BOUERE (13) in a 2100m Class D here on 1 March and is unlikely to cause an upset
L B Martin
G
8 yrs
8h0h6h8h0h5
Sent for a break after coming 5th of 18 in a 2875m Argentan Class E on Boxing Day and has no possible chance
M Gilard
F
7 yrs
9h7-hDh7h0
Last of 10 behind INSTRUCTOR (6) in a 2150m Enghien Class D on 7 March and can be passed over
M Hulak
G
8 yrs
5-h8h7h3h2
Ran 3rd at Toulouse before coming close 2nd of 11 to INHERIT (4) in a 2875m Enghien Class D 3 weeks ago and will not be sent out at 18/1 on this occasion
Mme A Germain
G
8 yrs
2h3h4-h4h2
Has returned from his spell in fine shape, latterly 2nd of 13 in a 2150m Cagnes Class D late-February. Has decent Vincennes credentials and must be respected
Ecurie Herve Guerin
G
8 yrs
3h8h4-h5h3
Beaten 3rd of 15 in a 2100m Class D here on 1 March. Goes over any trip, is plainly in good shape, but may just be taking on too much this time
Ecurie Sebastien Poilane
C
8 yrs
2hDh9h8-h5
Produced a good return effort when 5th of 15 behind HEUREUX DE BOUERE (13) in a 2100m Class D here on 1 March. Will have come on for the run and should not be overlooked
B V B A Vanberghen
G
11 yrs
Dh9hDh2h0h9
Has not been seen out since running 9th of 15 behind GALIA SOTHO (8) in a 2750m Cabourg Class D mid-December and will have nothing to contribute
P A Rynwalt-boulard
G
9 yrs
1h0hD-h7h6
6th of 16 in a 2850m Class D here on 20 February. Has won in both disciplines under these conditions, enjoys a good entry, and it would be foolhardy to write him off
Mme Y Guedj
Race Overview
Simply dynamic with Eric Raffin in the bike, INHERIT (4) ran out a determined winner at Enghien 3 weeks ago and confirming will be the only thing on the champion driver's mind. He will still be legitimately wary of the rehabilitated HIMBERLAND (11) who ran him close that day, and the remarkable ILCAPITANO DU PARC (7) who has won 4 of his last 5. IN LOVE DE JIEL (5) defied his odds in the race of reference and David Thomain will be keen to see how much more he can give. IOUPY TOLLEVILLE (1) steps back up in class but has similarly won 4 of his last 5 and is easy to recommend for a place in the frame.
Selection:
4 - 11 - 7