11:48 Vincennes
Prix De La Dordogne - Attele
Harness
• 2849m
• €62,000
• 13
F
4 yrs
Dh0-h6h6h5
5th of 8 finishers, at 93/1, to LUDIVINE (10) in a 2700m Class A here 2 weeks ago, and a repeat seems most improbable
Bruni Racing Team Ab
F
4 yrs
h8h2h5h3
Has taken well to Vincennes conditions, most recently 3rd of 11 to LUDIVINE (10) in a 2700m Class A here 2 weeks ago. Is unlikely to get her nose in front but looks competitive for a minor-place cheque
Michele Punzo
F
4 yrs
2h7h0-h3h1
Ran 3rd over course and distance on 1 March before easily securing a 2150m Enghien Class C a fortnight later. Continues to race barefoot and is in with a realistic chance of trotting her way into the picture
Ecurie J-p R Vilault
F
4 yrs
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Returns to Vincennes after running 6th of 12 over 2100m at San Siro a fortnight ago. Has placed in other 2 main-track starts, is first-time barefoot, but others still easier to back
Althea Srl
F
4 yrs
7h2h1h1h4h1
Makes first appearance since winning a 2700m Class B here mid-December. Is plainly a filly with potential but stays shod and will not be given a hard race
Etienne Dubois
F
4 yrs
5h4-h3hDhD
Sanctioned on re-entry in 22 March race of reference. Shod to preference this time but still not a priority
D Haddad
F
4 yrs
0h7h2h6h3h9
Put away after finishing 9th of 14 in a 2850m Gr.3 here on 1 December. Shoes on for comeback and best to hold off
Etienne Dubois
F
4 yrs
1h2-h1hDh2
2nd of 8 finishers to LUDIVINE (10) in a 2700m Class A here 2 weeks ago, on first run after a spell. Is clearly in rude health and Alexandre Abrivard can be confident of a big run
Ch Germain
F
4 yrs
7h6-hDhDh6
6th of 8 finishers behind LUDIVINE (10) in a 2700m Class A here 2 weeks ago. Has been struggling to replicate last summer's form but races barefoot and will generate some interest
Fabrice Simon
F
4 yrs
4h2-h1h8h1
Easy winner of a 2700m Class A here on 22 March, making it 2 from 3 since the turn of the year, and has every chance of adding another victory to her tally
J Cottel
F
4 yrs
4h6h6h7m3h5
Unraced since coming 5th of 11 behind FUNNY GIRL (ITY) (4) in Gr.3 Prix Albert Rayon over course and distance mid-December. Is shod for re-entry but will have been prepared for this and looks a decent first-5 candidate
J Dubois
F
4 yrs
1h4-h8h6h2
Valiant 2nd of 12 in a 2925m Cagnes Class A on 9 March. Has been in cracking form on the Riviera and makes her Vincennes debut with a realistic chance of playing a leading role
Ecurie Ascot
F
4 yrs
1h1h2h6-hD
Sanctioned on re-entry in a 2925m Cagnes Gr.3 on 13 February. Has form at a superior level though and with Mathieu Mottier back in the bike should not be underestimated
Ecurie De Chanlecy
Race Overview
After an optimistic crack at Gr.2 here in February, LUDIVINE (10) put her talent on show late last month and again looks to have the measure of the progressive LAUREATE DRY (8) who ran 2nd on comeback that day. Racing barefoot could well be key to the future fortunes of LIKE YOU (12) who looks particularly competitive on her Vincennes bow. LILAS CASTELLE (13) may not be an easy horse to manage but is reunited with Mathieu Mottier who won with her at Laval last autumn and, back to racing shod, will be expected to play an active role.
Selection:
10 - 8 - 12
