13:35 Vincennes
Prix Kerjacques - Attele - Group 2
Harness
• 2699m
• €120,001
• 13
C
6 yrs
7m2h4h0m7m0
Has not been seen out since finishing last of 11 in a monte Gr.1 over course and distance mid-December and can be confidently written off
Scuderia Della Casa
C
7 yrs
4h4-h1h4h8
8th of 15 in a Class C under these conditions early last month and quite simply has nothing to offer
Van Dijk Gmbh
G
10 yrs
8-h7h5h2h3
In the frame in last 2, most recently 3rd of 11 to INEXESS BLEU (5) in 2850m Gr.3 Prix du Bois de Vincennes here on 22 February. Has no references at this level however, and is unlikely to cause an upset
Jpb Horses
G
9 yrs
7h0h4-h8h4
4th of 14, a place behind ELVIS DU VALLON (9), in a 2200m Caen Class D on 13 March. Has ample ability and although not the most reliable, still has a reasonable chance of making first 5
Ecurie Ld-M Abrivard
G
7 yrs
1h1-h1h1h1
Has won 7 on the trot, latterly clinching 2850m Gr.3 Prix du Bois de Vincennes here on 22 February. Is as tenacious as they come and can wrap this up
M Gallier
G
9 yrs
1h2-h2h9h2
Steps back up in class after running close 2nd of 11 to INEXESS BLEU (5) in 2850m Gr.3 Prix du Bois de Vincennes here on 22 February. Is as generous as they come and will be expected to contest the finish once more
Ecurie Jean-michel Baudouin
F
6 yrs
1m2-m1m1h1
Revitalised mare that won Gr.1 Prix de Cornulier before repeating under harness late-February, brilliantly winning 4150m Gr.1 Prix de Paris, and on paper is the main threat to INEXESS BLEU (5)
Ecurie Vautors
F
7 yrs
0-h5h8h2h4
Ran 2nd in Gr.1 Prix de France before coming 4th of 14 to JOUMBA DE GUEZ (7) in 4150m Gr.1 Prix de Paris on 23 February. Shoes back on though and is not a concern this time
J Cottel
C
11 yrs
1-h1h1h1h3
Won 5 straight at Mons before running 3rd of 14 in a 2200m Caen Class D on 13 March, but at this level of competition will have his work cut out
Union Stable
F
11 yrs
D-h0h4hDh1
Comfortable winner of 1609m Gr.1 Grand Criterium de Vitesse at Cagnes-sur-Mer early-March. Is less-performant over 2700m but still merits respect
Herve Carlus
C
8 yrs
0h8-h5hDh2
Ran 2nd of 14 to JOUMBA DE GUEZ (7) in 4150m Gr.1 Prix de Paris on 23 February. Has the capacity to surprise and, fresh for the occasion, is not to be underestimated
B Robin
C
8 yrs
3h9-h3h0h0
10th of 11 finishers behind INMAROSA (8) in 2100m Gr.1 Prix de France here on 9 February. 3rd in this race 12 months ago but others still easier to back
M Aladenise
C
11 yrs
Dh0/h9-h2
Made a fine re-entry when 2nd of 7 finishers to EMERAUDE DE BAIS (10) in 1609m Gr.1 Grand Criterium de Vitesse at Cagnes early-March. Won this in 2023 and can again figure prominently
Ecurie Richard Westerink
Race Overview
Although in the company of more titled horses, it is difficult to ignore how sharp INEXESS BLEU (5) is at this level of competition, and in current form it would be no surprise to se him pick up an 8th straight. Alexandre Abrivard will still want to be wary of the exceptional JOUMBA DE GUEZ (7) who has enjoyed quite the renaissance since last autumn. Over recent months, GASPAR D'ANGIS (6) has not put a foot wrong when barefoot and Eric Raffin will be hopeful of a place on the podium, as will Benoit Robin whose HUSSARD DU LANDRET (11) more than redeemed himself last time out. By some margin the wealthiest horse here, ETONNANT (13) was not expected to run this but is never one to be overlooked.
Selection:
5 - 7 - 6
