12:23 Vincennes
Prix De Bapaume - Attele
Harness
• 2099m
• €53,000
• 16
F
6 yrs
0h9-h0m5h4
4th of 13, at 34/1, in a Class D over track and trip a fortnight ago. On the rail this time but still not a concern
Ecurie Du Maza
F
5 yrs
1h1h1-h7hD
Sanctioned in a 2450m Caen Class B on 10 March. Is unbeaten in 2 starts with Franck Nivard though and is very much in the running
E Dufour
F
5 yrs
8hDm9hDh2hD
Useful sort but looked very ordinary before being sanctioned in a Class B over course and distance on 18 February. Appears to be in conditioning-mode and cannot be considered a priority
Mario Xuereb
F
5 yrs
5-hDh3hDh2
Surprising 2nd of 15 in a 2150m Enghien Class C 3 weeks ago. Unlikely to repeat but with stride in check, could possibly get a look-in
Ecurie Du Cojeul
F
5 yrs
1-h0h0h1h1
Made it 2 in a row when dominating a 2700m Class D here late last month. The stars have aligned for her here and, with just her own sex to contend with this time, should have this in the bag
Ecurie Haras Des Quatre Vents
F
6 yrs
9hDhD-h0h8
8th of 13 on re-entry behind JALOUSIE MAZA (1) in a Class D over track and trip a fortnight ago, and others easier to recommend
Ecurie Daniel Delaroche
F
5 yrs
1h8-h2hDh2
Mixes the good with the less good but left a fine impression 10 days ago when 2nd of 10 in a 2200m Class C at Salon-de-Provence. Breaks in front and is unlikely to go home empty-handed
Ecurie Des Charmes
F
6 yrs
0/hD-h1h4
3rd of 9 when preparing for this over 1640m in Milan a fortnight ago. Barring the occasional sanction is very hard to knock and, despite her number, looks thoroughly capable of finishing close
Scuderia Zb Sport Srl
F
5 yrs
Has not been seen out since running 6th of 13 over 2140m in Solvalla on Boxing Day. Has nothing to prove at home in Sweden and even though facing a test here, she is barefoot for the occasion and must be respected
Norchri Ab
F
5 yrs
0h0-h2h9h9
Out of the picture in last 2, most recently 9th of 15 in a 2150m Enghien Class C 3 weeks ago, and can expect to remain friendless in the markets
Ecurie Thierry Raffegeau
F
6 yrs
h1-h3hDh3
Made up for Vincennes sanction when 3rd of 11 in a 2700m Cagnes Class E on 9 March. Takes on a better lot this time though and the draw will not help matters
Angelo Boccia
F
5 yrs
h9h0-h0
Has struggled since coming to France, latterly last of 12 on comeback in a 2150m Enghien Class D on 11 March, and can be disregarded
B Gulbransen
F
5 yrs
2h7m2h2-h0
Given a short break after coming 10th of 16 behind KIM FOREVER (7) in a Class C over track and trip 2 months ago. Is barefoot, and confirmed under these conditions, but an outsider nevertheless
J Cottel
F
6 yrs
2h1h1h5h3h2
Highly-consistent mare taking her chances in Paris for first time after having run 2nd of 7 in a 2925m Cagnes Class E a month ago. Poorly-drawn though and chances limited
Draviet Stables
F
6 yrs
-h3h1h5h2h3
Has thrived since coming to France, most recently 3rd of 11 in a 2850m Class C here on 28 March. Handed a rough draw but should not be far from the action if Nicolas Bazire positions her early
Scuderia Mistero S R L
F
5 yrs
6h2h2h8-h3
Good 3rd of 15 in a 2150m Enghien Class C on re-entry 3 weeks ago. Will have come on for the run, is barefoot for the occasion, and will be expected to contest the finish
Ch Germain
Race Overview
Wonderfully-engaged at the limit of earnings, well-positioned on the front line, and on a hat-trick of victories, KASSIOPEE WIND (5) is quite simply the horse to beat. KOURGA DE LOU (16) has not been quite so fortunate with the draw but runs barefoot following a an excellent return run, and will be no pushover. Winner last time here, the Italian DIABEL (8) won for Eric Raffin in January and after a convincing San Siro conditioner runs barefoot and will have her chances. Better-placed behind the car, KORONA DELADOU (2) will be dangerous if Franck Nivard manages to keep her mind on the game.
Selection:
5 - 16 - 8