13:15 Vincennes
Prix Henri Levesque - Attele - Group 2
Harness
• 2699m
• €120,001
• 15
F
5 yrs
5-h2hDh1hD
Won over 2850m here before faulting early in a 2450m Caen Class B a month ago. Reverts to a previous formula and chances appear slim
Ecurie Gianni Fascella
F
5 yrs
-hDh6h5h4h1
Successful in a 2200m Class C at Salon-de-Provence 2.5 weeks ago. Takes a significant hike in category though and is unlikely to spring any surprises
Ecurie Des Charmes
F
5 yrs
7-hDh4h9h5
Surprise 5th of 14 to KONFINEE (8) in a Class B under these conditions in late-February. Makes first start for new stable, sports a new configuration, and with Alexandre Abrivard reining will be afforded every chance
Ecurie Philippe David
F
5 yrs
7h0h6h6-h4
4th of 8 on re-entry over 2840m at Mons mid-March. Has never delivered at Gr.2 level and even with Matthieu Abrivard in the bike, is not about to start
D Flamme
F
5 yrs
7h3-h2h3h1
Imposed on re-entry, flying up in a 2850m Lyon-Parilly Class D early this month. Has never been tested at this level but with JMB reining, must be taken seriously
Ecurie Louis Baudron
F
5 yrs
-h8h1h1hDh9
9th of 16 behind KONFINEE (8) in a 2850m Class B here 3 weeks ago. Already twice a winner this term but has no references at this level and is unlikely to cause an upset
J Dubois
F
5 yrs
D-h5h3h5h0
Oddly lacklustre 12th of 16 behind KONFINEE (8) in a 2850m Class B here 3 weeks ago. Is not devoid of talent but in this company has nothing to contribute
J M Tessier
F
5 yrs
0-h5h5h1h3
Won over course and distance before running 3rd of 16 in a 2850m Class B here 3 weeks ago. Is clearly on the way back up and, with form maintained, can challenge for a place in the frame
Ecurie Jean-pierre Barjon
F
5 yrs
D-h4hDh8h4
Unfortunate 4th of 16, a place behind KONFINEE (8), in a 2850m Class B here 3 weeks ago. Has solid references in this class and can play a prominent role if kept out of trouble
Mme Y Guedj
F
5 yrs
Dh7hD-h7h6
Unraced since finishing last but one in Gr.3 Prix de Mirande over course and distance on 19 January. Shoes on and no threat
Ecurie Augustin-normand
F
5 yrs
DhD-h7mDm4
Makes first appearance since finishing last of 4 in a monte Gr.2 over course and distance 2 months ago. Barefoot for re-entry but still not a concern
M Agostini
F
5 yrs
0h6-hDhDh7
7th of 15 in a 2450m Caen Class D conditioner early last month. Fitted with 4 pads this time and, while not a priority, should not be ruled out either
Ecurie Winner
F
5 yrs
0h0-h6h9h9
9th of 11 when preparing for this in a 2850m Gr.3 here 3 weeks ago. Champion driver in the bike this time and is not to be underestimated. First 5
Ecurie William Bigeon
F
5 yrs
1hD-h3h1h1
Has not raced since dominating a Gr.2 over course and distance in early-February, but will have had this on her radar since and, all going to plan, will have this in the bag
Ecurie Jean-pierre Barjon
F
5 yrs
2h5-h0h0h0
Last of 11 behind KYRIELLE (13) when being conditioned in a 2850m Gr.3 here 3 weeks ago. Shoes off, with Benjamin Rochard reining, and should prove main threat to KOKOTE (14)
J Seche
Race Overview
Comfortable winner of the Gr.1 Prix Bold Eagle, KOKOTE (14) went on to complete a facile Gr.2 Prix Ovide Moulinet success just 2 weeks later and, after a well-earned breather, returns to conditions she appreciates with a realistic chance of completing the hat-trick. Less-performant over the winter, KANA DE BEYLEV (15) faces her first objective of the spring and will be barefoot for the occasion. KEMIA DU CHENE (9) was not the luckiest here late last month and will be expected to turn the tables on KONFINEE (8) who just had her measure that day. Barefoot following a pair of conditioners, KYRIELLE (13) will be reined by Eric Raffin for the first time and is sure to generate interest.
Selection:
14 - 15 - 9
